ANNEX 3
THEATRE MANAGEMENT CENTER
 
 

I. Objective:
- to popularize and apply more advanced methods in the management of the theatre process;
- to initiate and promote generating and accomplishment of new ideas in theatre art.

II. Means:
- realization of the activities in three areas: education, consultancy and production and distribution of theatre products (performances, forums, events);
- cooperation with various national theatre organizations and structures; establishment of international contacts: for sponsoring and exchange of creative and managerial ideas

III. Main activities:

1. Educational activity:
organization of seminars and discussions on the theory, practice and management of the theatre. The target is creation and development of theatre makers and managers. This activity is oriented towards enrichment of knowledge and acquisition of skills by students and professionals using the existing techniques and methodology in theatre management. It affords opportunities for theatre managers to exchange ideas, share practical issues and enrich their knowledge.

This activity will be effected through:
- organizing of meetings and discussions for evaluation and assessment of current changes in theatre and sharing practical experiences;
- organizing of workshops for candidates to practice or for acquiring knowledge about managerial activities in theatre areas.

2. Consultancy activity: on issues related to different aspects of theatre management like protection of author's rights, creative, legal and financial interests of individual theatre makers or companies. This necessity is determined by the lack of experience, knowledge and skills among independent authors for work and dealing in free market environment.

This activity will be effected by a team of consultants and managers, appointed by the Board of Directors of the Concept for Theatre Foundation, who will:
- provide complementary consultations;
- work out text of contracts for exercising the copyright and its relevant (executive) rights;
- hold negotiations for conclusion of business contracts; - follow strict observation of the contracts;
- help in solving of issues derived from contracts already signed with or without Center's intermediation;

3. Production and distribution of theatre performances: the basic purpose of the activity is to promote the accomplishment of projects of young theatre artists offering them professional consultancy, practical, legal and sponsorship aid.

Concept for Theatre Foundation will support projects for theatre productions as follows:
1. Presented by young authors (up to 35 with less than 5 years work experience in professional theatres).
2. Which are inline with the modern ideas, methods, forms and means of expression
3. Which correspond to the modern means of perception 4. Which form aesthetic taste among the young generation.

The Foundation will not consider projects which are:
1. Ill-founded.
2. Art for art's sake.
3. Non-communicative.

The Foundation will consider just initiatives for future performances worked out to the level of a "project" and will not interfere in the realization of projects for theatre performances, the execution of which has already begun.

The theatre production and distribution activity will be accomplished by:
1. Conclusion of contracts with the creative team of the future performance;
2. Provision of suitable space for realization of the performance and conclusion of relevant contract;
3. Procurement of funds;
4. Elaboration of advertising strategy; preparing of ad stuff and its distribution;
5. Utilization of the network, set up by the Foundation, for touring of the performance around the country;
6. Preparing of a press-release for the performance to be presented at international theatre forums.

IV. Partnership:
- the project for Theatre Management Center has been granted a funding by the "Soros" Arts Center.
- further studies and contacts will be made for establishment of cooperation with non-commercial organizations, which support culture, education and information activities. Our aim is to develop partnership relations with organizations which will secure the sponsoring of the Center.
- contacts will be established with potential foreign partners in Belgium, France, Switzerland, Holland, Greece, Macedonia, USA, etc.

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