Kloden + KHiO = True
February 14, 2020
The performing arts and Kloden has entered into a collaboration with the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) on a series of courses in performing arts for young audiences for the Theatre Academy. Throughout the spring and autumn we will be covering the role of the producer, strategies in working with target groups and performing arts for children and young people in a historical perspective. And then we have invited director/actor Hildur Kristinsdottir and playwright/instructor Toril Solvang to a professional day about contemporary practices in performing arts for children and young people.
The free whatfornothing?
Those who work in theatre without being permanently employed at one of the theatres, and those who have their own theatre companies, we often call “the free field”. But what does it really mean to work in the free performing arts field? What support schemes are there? How do I run my own company? How do I make a good application? Where can I get a job if I want to focus on performing arts for children and young people? Eirik Willyson, producer for Kloden , during January this year, gave the second class of the acting program an introduction to basic producer tasks, as well as an overview of the field of performing arts for children and young people so that the students know what opportunities exist in festivals, stages and support schemes.
How to work artistically on your own?
With your own company you have full artistic control over your own work. Kjell Moberg is artistic director at Kloden , and for his own company NiE, which has worked internationally with performing arts for children and young people for twenty years. In mid-February, he will meet with students in a week-long workshop based on his work with actors and with a focus on target group work.
We have also invited Toril Solvang and Hildur Kristindottir, two leading performing artists who have worked extensively with children and young people. They will share thoughts about their own practice and conduct a workshop with the students.
Historical and international perspective
What was the situation like 20 years ago, and where are we now? How does Norwegian performing arts for children and young people compare to other countries? Norwegian Performing Arts and Kloden presents historical developments and international trends in performing arts for young audiences. By Ådne Sekkelsten and Kjell Moberg.
SPLICE ON STAGE FLOOR
Would you like to own a piece of Kloden ? We are immediately starting the first construction phase of Kloden , what we have called Kloden Pilot . Although much is already in place, it is undeniable that it is expensive to build a theater, even when the room itself is there. We have received funding and support for most of it, but we still lack funds for a stage floor that can cover the concrete floor that is there now. Therefore, we are asking for your help, and a small contribution. Would you like to join us in splicing on a stage floor? Make your contribution here: spleis.no/klodengulv
Photo: Jo Even Bjørke. Works: This is it - Gardar Eide Einarsson