Alumni Opportunity: La MaMa Umbria Symposium

La MaMa Umbria SymposiumCall for applications! The Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts is offering UNCSA alumni an opportunity to attend the 2024 La MaMa Umbria Symposium in Italy for Directors and Playwrights. Applications are due May 10, 2024.

For over 30 years, the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts at UNCSA has partnered with cultural organizations, fostering new programs in arts and cultural research, the development of new work, arts education, and career development for artists and cultural leaders.

This summer, the Kenan Institute for the Arts is collaborating again with La MaMa Umbria International by sponsoring up to four UNCSA Alumni from the classes of 2014-24 for one of three creative symposiums in Italy:

  • July 17–31: La MaMa Umbria 2024 International Symposium for Directors
  • August 2–16: La MaMa Umbria 2024 International Symposium for Directors
  • August 18–28: La MaMa Umbria 2024 International Playwright Retreat
These symposiums are designed for artists to work with internationally renowned theater professionals whose work is impacting the contemporary landscape of performative arts.