Exciting Opportunity for Puppeteers & Playwrights: Apply Now for "Auteurs en Tandem Marionnette & Théâtre"
Join the First Edition of this Innovative Cross-Disciplinary Programme – Deadline for Applications: 16 June 2025 – Open to International Puppeteers!
Our friends at ARTCENA, in collaboration with several prestigious theatre and puppetry institutions across Europe, are excited to offer a unique opportunity for puppeteers and playwrights to work together on a new research and writing project. This ground-breaking initiative, Auteurs en Tandem Marionnette & Théâtre, invites a selected playwright and a puppetry artist to collaborate on a creative exploration of new theatrical languages and visions.
What’s on Offer?
This is not your usual residency. This program encourages the blending of two creative disciplines – writing and puppetry – to create something fresh, experimental, and unexpected. The aim is to support the development of contemporary writing through dialogue between different artistic forms, contributing to the future of both theatre and puppetry.
The selected teams (composed of one playwright and one puppetry artist) will receive up to €14,000 in financial support, along with a series of writing and rehearsal residencies throughout the 2025-2026 season. These residencies are designed to nurture cross-disciplinary research and the development of new, hybrid works.
Residency Locations and Dates:
Parcours A includes residencies at venues such as La Chartreuse, La Halle Roublot, and Le Manège.
Parcours B features residencies at places like La NEF, Théâtre de Châtillon, and L'Arc.
Both parcours conclude with a laboratory presentation at Temps d'M in Charleville-Mézières on 19 September 2026.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is open to professional artists engaged in contemporary puppetry and playwriting. Whether you're an established puppeteer or a budding playwright, this is your chance to connect with new creative possibilities and take part in a transformative artistic process.
Application Deadline: 16 June 2025
To apply, send your complete application (including your project proposal, biographies, and commitment to residency availability) to contact@marionnette.com by the 16th of June.
Need a Partner?
If you're a puppeteer looking for a playwright or vice versa, don't worry! The organisers can connect you with potential partners. Just reach out to the respective contacts for playwrights or puppeteers listed in the announcement.
contact@marionnette.com