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CLASSinACTION
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH THEATRE CHALLENGE
PRAGUE
25th-28th November 2010

Event prepared in close co-operation with The Bear Educational Theatre


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Introduction

The International Youth Theatre Challenge ClassinAction is a unique opportunity for students and young people to meet, compete, and share inspiration with similar-minded colleagues from many different countries of the world.

ClassinAction is intended for students of English from all types of schools and drama groups, in short anybody with any level of theatre experience aged 12-26 years of age.

ClassinAction is three action-packed days of plays, workshops, trips, events and fun in the most beautiful city in Europe prepared for young theatre enthusiasts and English speakers.

ClassinAction is primarily conceived to promote international understanding within the younger generation. It provides an exciting and superb forum where people from different cultures can find inspiration and learn from each other. It promotes the use of English as a tool for international communication and it also encourages native English speakers to communicate effectively with non-native speakers. ClassinAction also supports creativity and originality in young people.

Date and venue

The venue is Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, the dates of ClassinAction are 25th - 28nd November 2010 (Thursday-Sunday)

Festival concept and participation

The core idea of the event is to produce a short piece of theatre on one of the given themes. The style and content of the performance is up to you, but you have to manage the time well to tell a strong story in a way that speaks loudly and clearly to people of different nations.

Participants can join the competition or the non-competitive stream.

The competition

A small theatre/theatres in the heart of Prague will host up to 10 student groups for the competition. These groups will each get a total of 30 minutes stage time to set up, present, and clear away a piece of theatre that will have a maximum playing time of 15 minutes. There will be a speciál independent jury which will rank the competing groups and give feedback to groups in the non-competitive stream. (The other technical parameters for these performances will be provided in the information pack that groups receive upon registration.)

The Non-Competitive Stream

The non-competitive stream is here to encourage all groups with less experience of creating theatre to still come and be a part of this great experience. The performances in this stream have the same restrictions and aims as the competitive performances (above), but without the pressure of competition. The groups will simply show their work to each other, receive feedback from an expert panel and maybe gain the confidence and experience to try competing the next time around.

Festival organizer

The festival is organised by IfB Bohemia Prague in close co-operation with The Bear Theatre Company. This strong connection is a guarantee of ClassinAction´s high professional level. (more information on www.ifbbohemia.cz, www.bearproject.cz)

Festival programme overview
Thursday, 25th November 2010
Ensembles arrive in Prague, they meet a local guide
15:00-17:00 Inspection of theatre and guided walk through the Old Town
Dinner optional
Friday, 26th November 2010
Breakfast in hotel
09:00-17:00 Competition, all performances in theatre
Dinner optional
Vltava river cruise

Saturday, 27th November 2010
Breakfast in hotel
Morning guided walking tour of Prague Castle and Lesser Town
Afternoon seminar of English through theatre
Evening Award Ceremony and Disco

Sunday, 28th November 2010
Departures after breakfast

Prices

The following price chart offers package price in different accommodation categories:

Hotel category ** *** ****
Rate per person in a triple room EUR 139 EUR 185 EUR 199
Single/twin room supplement for three nights EUR 24 EUR 48 EUR 66
Package price includes:
  • participation in ClassinAction programme as above
  • three overnights in hotel of your choice
  • three buffet breakfasts
  • river cruise
  • services of local guide for all programme activities in English or German language
  • one free place for every 20 paying participants
  • Accommodation is in three-bedded rooms in 4*hotels and 3*hotels. Usual solution in 2* hotels is that two twin-bedded rooms or twin and triple rooms share private facilities.

The price does not include:
  • transportation. (Please note that organizers would be happy to arrange transportation to/from functions as per your requirements.)

Next step

Please fill in and dispatch following preliminary booking form to make us aware of your interest. On receipt of the completed form we will contact you with a detailed information pack that will give you information to make a decision about your participation. Note: sending the preliminary booking form does not yet commit you to the project, it is simply an expression of your interest.

Are you ready to take the Challenge? Yes? We are looking forward to see you in Prague at ClassinAction in November 2010 !!!