International

Seminars for young critics, generally defined as those 35 and under, and symposia for more experienced critics, can be transforming experiences, as many ATCA members will testify. These events are generally five days to a week long and are conducted in both English and French, although knowledge of one language or the other is sufficient. Local expenses (registration, housing, theater tickets, transportation and most meals) are borne by the organizers, but participants have to pay for their own travel to and from the host city.

Seminars and symposia are often announced with only a few months leeway, so those interested should keep checking the AICT-IATC website. The AICT-IATC application (available there) requires a short CV, several examples of work (published or otherwise) and the recommendation of your “national section,” i.e. ATCA. Membership in ATCA is a prerequisite to apply. For the necessary recommendation, contact the ATCA International Committee chair or current ATCA chair.

If you would like to be considered for a Foundation of the American Theatre Critics Association travel grant in conjunction with your AICT-IATC seminar application, fill out a Grant Request form. Grant requests are considered twice annually by the Foundation board. Subsidy is not guaranteed. Applications must be received one month prior to each meeting, which are generally held in February and May. Grant recipients will be notified of their acceptance and the terms of grant. For more current information, contact Foundation President Jay Handelman.