Reading group for performing arts critics
Oslo, Norway 19.-20.9 2020
Reading group for performing arts critics:
Maintaining a critical practice in times of social distancing
Performing arts critics in the Nordic countries are invited to a reading group to discuss critical practice, texts and performances.
APPLICATION DEADLINE 25th of August 2020
This spring, stages and concert halls have closed due to infection control. Critics have still been writing; about performances, radio plays or concerts disseminated digitally or in public space. However, the collective exchange that is normally part of the performing arts is temporarily put on hold – chances for critics to meet and discuss are few. Following this, we invite critics to explore common reading as a professional strategy – as a critical practice for a time with few artistic expressions to reflect around.
Reading group for performing arts critics:
Maintaining a critical practice in times of social distancing
Performing arts critics in the Nordic countries are invited to a reading group to discuss critical practice, texts and performances.
APPLICATION DEADLINE 25th of August 2020
This spring, stages and concert halls have closed due to infection control. Critics have still been writing; about performances, radio plays or concerts disseminated digitally or in public space. However, the collective exchange that is normally part of the performing arts is temporarily put on hold – chances for critics to meet and discuss are few. Following this, we invite critics to explore common reading as a professional strategy – as a critical practice for a time with few artistic expressions to reflect around.
The organizers will select 3-4 texts to be read before we meet. In addition to this, all applicants are invited to suggest texts on any themes relevant to criticism and/or performing arts, for a common reading list that will be made openly available.
The reading group will take place in Oslo, Norway 19-20. September 2020 in the Halvbroren building of the National Library (room will be announced later). After the session on Saturday, tickets will be reserved for Verdensteatret’s performance Ultima 2020 – Verdensteatret: Trust me tomorrow at Black Box Teater at 19:00. On Sunday we will read and discuss over a shared meal.
Saturday 19.9.2020 13:00-16:00: Reading group, National Library. Optional performance at 19:00, Black Box Teater.
Sunday 20.9.2020 11:00-15:00 Reading group with meal, National Library
The reading group will follow current Norwegian regulation for infection control.
Reading group for performing arts critics:
Maintaining a critical practice in times of social distancing
Performing arts critics in the Nordic countries are invited to a reading group to discuss critical practice, texts and performances.
APPLICATION DEADLINE 25th of August
This spring, stages and concert halls have closed due to infection control. Critics have still been writing; about performances, radio plays or concerts disseminated digitally or in public space. However, the collective exchange that is normally part of the performing arts is temporarily put on hold – chances for critics to meet and discuss are few. Following this, we invite critics to explore common reading as a professional strategy – as a critical practice for a time with few artistic expressions to reflect around.
The organizers will select 3-4 texts to be read before we meet. In addition to this, all applicants are invited to suggest texts on any themes relevant to criticism and/or performing arts, for a common reading list that will be made openly available.
The reading group will take place in Oslo, Norway 19-20. September 2020 in the Halvbroren building of the National Library (room will be announced later). After the session on Saturday, tickets will be reserved for Verdensteatret’s performance Ultima 2020 – Verdensteatret: Trust me tomorrow at Black Box Teater at 19:00. On Sunday we will read and discuss over a shared meal.
Saturday 19.9.2020 13:00-16:00: Reading group, National Library. Optional performance at 19:00, Black Box Teater.
Sunday 20.9.2020 11:00-15:00 Reading group with meal, National Library
The reading group will follow current Norwegian regulation for infection control.
Participation is free. Due to limited space, registration is binding. Participants travelling to Oslo may apply for travel support (NOK 2,500 per participant). Tickets to the performance are covered by each participant.
Application deadline: 25 August
Please send your application (with or without travel support) to anepettersen@gmail.com Include a short presentation of your critical practice and which language(s) you read and write in. Attach a text as a proposal for the reading list and write a sentence about why you suggest it. Let us know if you are applying for travel support, and of any food allergies or other practical requirements.
Sincerely, Anette Therese Pettersen, Hild Borchgrevink and Runa Borch Skolseg
The reading group is supported by the Norwegian Critics’ Association through its Reidar Mjøen scholarship and is arranged in collaboration with the project Performing Criticism Globally (PCG). PCG is initiated and led by Geir Lindahl of Performing Arts Hub Norway (PAHN), and programmed by critics and writers Hild Borchgrevink and Anette Therese Pettersen. PCG arranges writing workshops, network meetings, seminars and talks about performing arts criticism in Norway and internationally.
Photo by Jaredd Craig.