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About the Incubation Projects
Unlike many other arts festivals that primarily feature invited performances, the Shekou Theatre Festival is centered around original creation. The decision to take such a challenging path was made in response to the disruption of international arts and culture exchanges by the pandemic in 2022. During the planning meetings, Crystal, one member of the jury, proposed, "When the borders reopen, what can we offer to the world?" To answer this question, the Shekou Theatre Festival boldly shifted its focus to young creators, initiating the Incubation Projects, assembling a jury, establishing selection criteria, and providing resources and platforms.
Starting from the submission of project proposals by creators, the works undergo a process of selection, nurturing, mentoring, and companionship, resulting in unique and distinctive creations. These works are presented to the public during the Shekou Theatre Festival, where they are further refined through interactions with the audience, evolving into more complete productions. Each year, the festival also invites scholars, experts, media commentators, and program curators from both domestic and international spheres to participate, providing a platform for young creators to be visible and connected with the world.
But the Incubation Projects don't end there. We aspire for the works cultivated at the Shekou Theatre Festival to transcend even further. Beginning in 2024, the festival will invite previously incubated works to return with an "enhanced version" as part of the "Homecoming" programme. With continued nurturing, we anticipate these incubated productions will evolve into a formidable artistic force.
Starting from the submission of project proposals by creators, the works undergo a process of selection, nurturing, mentoring, and companionship, resulting in unique and distinctive creations. These works are presented to the public during the Shekou Theatre Festival, where they are further refined through interactions with the audience, evolving into more complete productions. Each year, the festival also invites scholars, experts, media commentators, and program curators from both domestic and international spheres to participate, providing a platform for young creators to be visible and connected with the world.
But the Incubation Projects don't end there. We aspire for the works cultivated at the Shekou Theatre Festival to transcend even further. Beginning in 2024, the festival will invite previously incubated works to return with an "enhanced version" as part of the "Homecoming" programme. With continued nurturing, we anticipate these incubated productions will evolve into a formidable artistic force.
Projects Offered
Incubation Camps and
Writing Workshops
The Incubation Camps and Writing Workshops aim to immerse creators back into life, focusing on life itself and establishing genuine connections with others.
Selected creators from the first round of auditions will be invited to join the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops in Shekou. Why go to such lengths to bring young creators to Shekou? Our hope is that once they arrive in the space, they can let the space speak to them, transforming their ideas into a more comprehensive and locally integrated presentation.
In the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops, in addition to on-site inspections, exchanges with creators from various places, lectures, and sharing of experiences in the space, there are heavyweight sessions: one-on-one sessions with judges/mentors. New space judges will carefully listen to your creative proposals, pinpointing issues and presenting various challenges; while one-on-one sessions with new writing mentors involve a process of teamwork, where only mutual commitment can unleash each other's potential, creating surprising works.
Selected creators from the first round of auditions will be invited to join the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops in Shekou. Why go to such lengths to bring young creators to Shekou? Our hope is that once they arrive in the space, they can let the space speak to them, transforming their ideas into a more comprehensive and locally integrated presentation.
In the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops, in addition to on-site inspections, exchanges with creators from various places, lectures, and sharing of experiences in the space, there are heavyweight sessions: one-on-one sessions with judges/mentors. New space judges will carefully listen to your creative proposals, pinpointing issues and presenting various challenges; while one-on-one sessions with new writing mentors involve a process of teamwork, where only mutual commitment can unleash each other's potential, creating surprising works.
The Incubation Camps and Writing Workshops aim to immerse creators back into life, focusing on life itself and establishing genuine connections with others.
Selected creators from the first round of auditions will be invited to join the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops in Shekou. Why go to such lengths to bring young creators to Shekou? Our hope is that once they arrive in the space, they can let the space speak to them, transforming their ideas into a more comprehensive and locally integrated presentation.
In the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops, in addition to on-site inspections, exchanges with creators from various places, lectures, and sharing of experiences in the space, there are heavyweight sessions: one-on-one sessions with judges/mentors. New space judges will carefully listen to your creative proposals, pinpointing issues and presenting various challenges; while one-on-one sessions with new writing mentors involve a process of teamwork, where only mutual commitment can unleash each other's potential, creating surprising works.
Selected creators from the first round of auditions will be invited to join the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops in Shekou. Why go to such lengths to bring young creators to Shekou? Our hope is that once they arrive in the space, they can let the space speak to them, transforming their ideas into a more comprehensive and locally integrated presentation.
In the Incubation Camp and Writing Workshops, in addition to on-site inspections, exchanges with creators from various places, lectures, and sharing of experiences in the space, there are heavyweight sessions: one-on-one sessions with judges/mentors. New space judges will carefully listen to your creative proposals, pinpointing issues and presenting various challenges; while one-on-one sessions with new writing mentors involve a process of teamwork, where only mutual commitment can unleash each other's potential, creating surprising works.
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