A Beginners’ Guide to Pursuing an
International Theatre Career

In this seminar, you will learn how to:

• Develop your artistic work abroad

• Tour work that has been in development

• Learn new ways of creating performance

• Meet potential collaborators 

• Share your productions more broadly 
  

Questions we will explore include:

• How do I expand the reach of my plays and performances beyond the US?

• What can I hope to achieve through international work?

• How will working abroad benefit me?

• How do I develop international relationships?

• Where should I go and why?

• Where do I find information about festivals, residencies, grants and other awards?

• How do I create the most effective applications for these opportunities?

• How do I think about the work in the context of my artistic goals?

• How do I maintain relationships with artists abroad?

• How can I ensure that I am respecting the culture of my host country? 

• How do I use my knowledge in the service of working in the US?

• What are the practical considerations I need to be aware of?

• Visas

• Travel restrictions

• Customs at your destination

• Language

• Budget

To learn more, contact David J Diamond @ ddjdstar@gmail.com.