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A village and its residents. Recollections, tales, traces of memory.
“TRACES OF MEMORY”
THEATRE FESTIVAL OF MEMORIES
1st – 2nd – 3rd September 2017 – Montalbano Elicona (ME)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SELECTIONThis announcement is addressed to theatre companies, bands, dance companies or single artists coming from all over the world and working in the fields of theatre, music and dance to promote the recovery of the “traces of memory” of different countries and cultures. (Particular relevance will be given to companies, groups or young professionals aged 18-35). The selected companies will participate to the Theatre Festival of Memories that will take place on the 1st 2nd and 3rd September 2017 at the Castle Frederick III of Aragon in Montalbano Elicona (ME).The Theatre Festival of Memories is one of the activities promoted by the Project “TRACCE DI MEMORIA”, parcel n.229 - CUP J88I14000040008, funded by the Cohesion Action Plan "Giovani No Profit" of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department of Youth and National Civilian Services, following the ranking published with reference to the Public Announcement “Giovani per la valorizzazione dei beni pubblici” by executive decision n. 5 20/02/2014. It is organised by A.T.S., with the Association ArchiDrama as lead contractor together with the municipality of Montalbano Elicona, the association Aurora and with the cooperation of the Club I Borghi più Belli d’Italia.
PRESENTATION OF THE PROJECT
Tracce di Memoria is a project created by the cultural association ArchiDrama. It has been
evaluated financeable by the Public Announcement “Giovani per la valorizzazione dei beni
pubblici” of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers – Department of Youth and National Civilian
Services.
Tracce di Memoria is organised by A.T.S., with the Association ArchiDrama as lead contractor
together with the municipality of Montalbano Elicona, the association Aurora and with the
cooperation of the Club Borghi più Belli d’Italia.
[email protected]+39 349 32 81 556+39 339 71 04 051This project aims to re-launch the touristic and cultural promotion of the territory, through the
enhancement of the Castle Frederick III of Aragon in Montalbano Elicona (ME) and its medieval
village. This promotion will occur through the organisation of various cultural and artistic activities
in the field of theatre, music and dance (residential workshops for professionals and beginners,
workshops for schools and the creation of a Theatre Festival of Memories), and through a touristic
and cultural offer.
This project provides the following activities:
Theatrical Workshops: the project aims to create an educational centre in the field of
theatre, in the wonderful setting of the castle Frederick III of Aragon. It will cooperate with the
community of Montalbano Elicona to discover its ancient habits and customs through popular
memory. This journey will provide two kinds of workshop:
Residential theatrical workshops for beginner or professional actors, musicians and
dancers aged 18-35. Four editions of these workshops will take place during the 24 months
of activities provided by the project. The activities of each workshop will last 70 hours,
subdivided into 10 days.
Short workshops for students, addressed to boys and girls aged 14-19 coming from
secondary schools of the municipalities of Messina and Catania. The activities will be
structured in 10 laboratories of 7 hours each.
Creation of an historical archive and touristic itineraries : the material gathered during the
workshop will be organised and put into an historical archive for future generations to consult and
as a source of information and news for visitors.
The itineraries created will be aimed to point out the main features of Montalbano Elicona
and to make the village an improved touristic attraction, able to seduce not only its
residents but also many tourists, thanks to its uniqueness.
Festival of Memories : organised at the Castle Frederick III of Aragon and in the village of
[email protected]+39 349 32 81 556+39 339 71 04 051Montalbano Elicona, the Theatrical Festival of Memories will consist in a three-day event
concerning theatre, music and dance. It will host companies from all over the world to promote
the recovery of the “traces of memory” of different countries and cultures, with an eye on the
companies founded by young professionals.
Section 1 – DESCRIPTION OF THE THEATRE FESTIVAL OF MEMORIES
Organised in the wonderful setting of the Castle Frederick III of Aragon and in the ancient village of
Montalbano Elicona, the Theatre Festival of Memories will consist in a three-day event concerning
theatre, music and dance. It will host companies from all over the world to promote the recovery
of the “traces of memory” of different countries and cultures. (Particular relevance will be given to
companies founded by young professionals aged 18-35).
This Festival will provide to the wide public theatrical entertainments, meetings and tales about
the subject of “memory”. Famous guests like Mamadou Dioume, Angelo Privitera, Sara Orselli and
many others will take part in this event. This event will also consist in an occasion to give exposure
to the work of the workshops organised by the project “Tracce di Memoria”.
During the Festival, conferences will be organized about the topic of the recovery of the “traces of
memory” viewed from different perspectives: anthropological, artistic, social and touristic.
At the end of each day of Festival, theatre, music and dance shows will be performed by the
festival guests. It is possible to check the Festival schedule on the website of the project:
www.traccedimemoria.net.
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Section 2 – PARTICIPANTS
Theatre companies, bands, dance companies or single artists coming from all over the world and
working in the fields of theatre, music and dance to promote the recovery of the “traces of
memory” of different countries and cultures. (Particular relevance will be given to companies,
groups or young professionals aged 18-35).
Every mean of expression (concert, narration, dance and so on) is allowed, as long as it is related
to the subject of the recovery of the traces of memory belonging to a place or a population.
Among all the proposals, nine will be picked according to specific criteria of evaluation, as
described in the Section 3-Evaluation Criteria and scores. They will be given the opportunity to
perform their show/concert/performance during the three days of the Theatre Festival of
Memories following a schedule that will be communicated at a later time.
The selected companies:
- Will perform in front of a panel composed by famous international artists as Mamadou
Dioume, Angelo Privitera e Sara Orselli;
- Will have the possibility to use the audio light equipment made available by the
organisation (only after providing the technical data sheet of the show);
- Will have the chance to lodge for free at the Medieval Resort in Montalbano Elicona and to
benefit from the cafeteria services offered by the organisation during the 3 days of the
Theatre Festival of Memories;
- Possible additional SIAE fees for the realisation of the shows will be in charge of the
organisation of the Theatre Festival of Memories;
- Travel expenses and possible social security and insurance charges INAIL, INPS and INPS ex
ENPALS for the workers involved in the shows will be in charge of every company, group
and/or single artist and will not be refund by the organisation.
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- Among the selected proposals that will be performed during the Theatre Festival of
Memories, the panel will select 3 winners that will be awarded as explained in section 5-
Awards. The final decision of the committee is unappealable.
Section 3 – EVALUATION CRITERIA AND SCORES
The first selection will be made by the entity organizing the Theatre Festival of Memories,
according to the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA SCORESArtistic evaluation of the show/concert/performance in relation to the subject of the Festival 0-10Technical feasibility of the show 0-5Previous experience of the company/band/single artist 0-10
Total 25
Section 4 – PROCEDURE TO APPLY
To apply for this selection, the following forms and documents must be filled, undersigned and sent via email within the 25th of August 2017 to the e-mail address [email protected]:
Application Form; Self declaration - AFFIDAVIT; Privacy Policy; Curriculum Vitae; Show presentation sheet plus two photographs in high resolution; Link to the full video already uploaded on YouTube; Appearance Release; Copy of a current identity document of the legal representative
Section 5 - AWARDS
First prize: Award plaque Theatre Festival of Memories + mini summer tour 2018 with three repeat performances of the show presented at the Theatre Festival of Memories in three different villages
[email protected]+39 349 32 81 556+39 339 71 04 051members of the Club I Borghi più Belli d’Italia. A financial contribution of €500,00 for each repeat performance, for a total amount of €1500 for three repeat performances (one for each village) and free board and lodging will be provided to the company, group or artist taking part at the show. Contribution and accommodation for the winning company, group or artist will be provided by the villages that will host the show through the Club I Borghi più Belli d’Italia.
Second prize: Award plaque Theatre Festival of Memories + a Smartbox “I Borghi più Belli d’Italia” to lodge for free in one of the villages members of the Club I Borghi più Belli d’Italia.
Third prize: Award plaque Theatre Festival of Memories + a guidebook of the Club I Borghi più Belli d’Italia.
Section 6 – DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Application forms must be sent within the 25th of August 2017 to the e-mail address: [email protected] The ranking will be calculated and officially published by the 27th of August 2017 on the website: www.traccedimemoria.net
For further information, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or contact the people in charge for this project at the following mobile numbers:
Alfio Zappalà +39 349 32 81 556 Maria Rita Simone +39 339 71 04 051
