INTERNATIONAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO "AMORE E TIRANNIA – MITI ANTICHI, SGUARDI CONTEMPORANEI" MASTERCLASS
Stivalaccio Teatro, Fondazione Teatro Comunale Città di Vicenza, and the Comune di Vicenza are launching an open call for an international advanced masterclass designed for italian actors, actresses, and performers who lives in Italy or abroad.
The masterclass explores the relationship between myth, gesture, emotion, and power through practices of physical theatre, improvisation, and stage creation with and without masks.
The workshop has been selected as a winning project under the SIAE Per Chi Crea 2025 – Professional Development for Artists call.
It is supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture (MiC) and SIAE within the framework of the “Per Chi Crea” programme.
THE PROJECT
“Amore e Tirannia – Miti Antichi, Sguardi Contemporanei” is a training and creative journey that investigates the tension between desire and domination, freedom and control, drawing inspiration from three mythological archetypes:
- Orpheus and Eurydice – love, loss, doubt
- Zeus and Hera – power, conflict, fragility
- Hades and Persephone – attraction, transformation, life and death
The aim of the masterclass is to provide participants with concrete tools for research, analysis, and stage creation, inspired by the artistic poetics of the Berlin-based company Familie Floez.
The programme is led by:
- Michael Vogel – founder and artistic director of Familie Floez
- Andres Angulo – actor, mime artist, playwright, and theatre educator with Familie Floez
Focus groups dedicated to project development and organisational aspects will be coordinated by Federico Corona and Mary Salvatore of Stivalaccio Teatro.
MASTERCLASS STRUCTURE
- Intensive Selection Workshop
Vicenza – 21 -> 24 may 2026
20 participants
Physical and vocal training, improvisation, mask work, and exploration of the project’s thematic core.
At the end of this phase, 8 participants will be selected for the next stage.
- Artistic Residency
Vicenza – 20 september -> 16 october 2026
From 20 september to 16 october, participants will engage in an intensive creative process leading to the development of an original stage composition. Focus areas include physical dramaturgy, ensemble work, visual composition, and spatial relationships.
- Public Presentation
17 and 18 october 2026 in Vicenza.
ELIGIBILITY
The call is open to:
- Actors and actresses
- performers
- Students and recent graduates of theatre schools and academies
- Under 35 artists
- individuals with foundational training and a strong interest in physical theatre, collective creation, and mask work
- a good knowledge of the English language is required (the masterclass will be conducted in English)
SELECTION CRITERIA
The selection committee will assess:
- the coherence of the applicant’s profile with the project’s objectives
- motivation and willingness to engage in collective work
- technical skills and expressive potential
- overall group balance in terms of age, gender, background, and artistic languages
The ability to play a musical instrument will be considered an additional asset.
HOW TO APPLY
It is possible to apply for the masterclass by filling out the following form:
Apply now
SCHOLARSHIPS
The project provides:
- 20 scholarships of €300 for participants in the first phase
- 8 scholarships of €1,000 for those selected for the residency
WHY TO APPLY
- Direct training with one of Europe’s most influential physical theatre companies
- Immersive work within an international context
- Professional networking opportunities
- A structured and recognised path of artistic and professional development
Application deadline: 20th April 2026
For other informations:
formazione@stivalaccioteatro.it
tel. 0444.534321