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Professional event: 20 years of performing arts for young audiences

What has happened in recent decades, where does the performing arts stand today, and where does the path forward lie?

Over the past 20 years, Norwegian performing artists have developed new knowledge about young people, and have had a curiosity about where and how they can meet them. They have, among other things due to political will, funding and DKS (The Cultural Schoolbag), been able to quickly respond to the world around them and create new stories for a new era and in other stage spaces. This has resulted in performing arts that are highly sought after internationally. We take a look at the past, present and future of performing arts for children and young people, about artistic development, challenges and opportunities in the field.

PROGRAM:

15:00 Welcome
15:10: Starting a festival : About the establishment of Showbox and cooperation between the independent performing arts field and institutions. With Kristian Seltun (former theater director at Black Box theater) and Ådne Sekkelsten (former general manager at Scenekunstbruket ). Moderator: Tine Valavuo Tyldum, CEO Scenekunstbruket

15:30: Ambitions, risk-taking, and new methods Conversation with performing artists about experiences and artistic development. With Ingvild Haugstad Gundersen (artistic director for children's initiatives, Det Andre Teatret), Roza Moshtaghi (choreographer), Anne Ekenes and Pia Holden (Panta Rei Dance Theatre). Moderator: Kari Ramnefjell, theatre director Unge VIken Teater.

4:00 PM: Break 

16:15: Artistic growth and collaboration : Conversation with national and international programmers about development and future opportunities.

With Adjjima Na Patalung, new artistic director of the Edinburgh International Children's' Festival / Imaginate Scotland, Saskia Wierenga, artistic producer children and young people, Dansens hus, Dag Rosenqvist, Step Festival in Gothenburg / Produsentbyrån. Yngvild Aspeli, theatre director Figurteatret i Nordland / artistic director Plexus Polaire. Moderator: Kari Ramnefjell, theatre director Unge Viken Teater.

16:45: Closing/commentary 

17:00: End 

The event is held in English.

The bar is open and pizza will be served.