The Festivalakademie consists of three two-day workshops that each discuss a con-
crete artistic or political practice. Furthermore, the participants attend the showings and
events
of the festival together,
meet artists and organizers,
dive deep into literature
and reflection and enjoy lively breaks.
The invitation addresses students of artistic and cultural studies as well as people
who work or have worked in artistic jobs or professions of cultural studies. Partici-
pants from other occupations are welcome too. All participants receive a scholarship
for the Festivalakademie that includes staying with a host family in Mannheim, a
grant for travelling expenses and catering.
The Festivalakademie and the festival itself take place in German, French and possibly
English. It is mandatory to know at least one of these languages to participate.
Your application
We ask all interested people to hand in a letter of motivation (ca. one page). You can
base it on the following questions:
What is your practical artistic, scientific, critical or transformative experi-
ence and what are you currently working on?
Why are you interested in the festival and / or its theme?
Please send your applications to
ntm.festivalakademie@mannheim.de until 30
April 2023.
About the festival and the Festivalakademie
The
“Internationale Schillertage” are a biannual festival for theatre organized by the
Nationaltheater Mannheim since 1978. Curated by Christian Holtzhauer since 2018,
the Schillertage not only discuss
Schiller’s dramatic works but the world of his ideas
and their reflection in modern times.
From the first edition on, the Schillertage are known for their diverse theoretical, his-
torical and practical additional program accompanying the festival. Since 2019, theater
scholar Laura Strack and dramaturg Johanna-Yassira Kluhs head the Festivalakade-
mie. They have developed a democratic place for interdisciplinary
learning and ex-
change of ideas.