Annual Report | OISTAT in 2021

Annual Report | OISTAT in 2021    Apr 26, 2022

OISTAT strives to connect worldwide theatre practitioners by creating various platforms. Although the pandemic has changed the way we interact, the core values of OISTAT remain the same.In 2021, OISTAT held its first online World Congress and President & Executive Committee Elections. 35 sessions were held in 6 days and 310 people from 50 countries attended. 2021 was a fruitful year for OISTAT. Thank you for your continuous support and participation. Revisit the events highlights by download or read OISTAT in 2021 online.

OISTAT on Russia-Ukraine Crisis / Mar 21, 2022

OISTAT condemns any form of violence and aggression against humanity and the violation of international law. We hope for the restoration of peace, freedom, and security in the home of the Ukrainian people.

After receiving and reviewing the broad input from OISTAT members, the EC met and makes its statement on the Russia-Ukraine crisis:

OISTAT condemns any form of violence and aggression against humanity and the violation of international law. OISTAT is an inclusive organization for individuals working in all fields of the performing arts around the world. Our mission is to promote the formation of OISTAT Centres with the participation of individuals, alliances, and institutions in all regions of the world, to respect the integrity of all cultures, and celebrate the diversity as well as the similarities of those who work in support of live performance.

We believe that individuals should not be penalized for the terrible actions of an oppressive regime. According to OISTAT Inclusion Policy, all approved OISTAT events must be open to all OISTAT member organizations, associate members, and individuals in all regions, and all OISTAT member organizations, associate members, and individuals in all regions are treated equally and without prejudice.

On the current Russia-Ukraine conflict, we recognize the Russian government as the aggressor, as well as recognize that its actions are not unanimously supported by Russian citizens. While this conflict continues, OISTAT will address the membership with care, taking into consideration each request separately, through communication with members in conflict areas.

We encourage our colleagues to assist by their own means in ending human suffering and the end of the war in Ukraine, we hope for the restoration of peace, freedom, and security in the home of the Ukrainian people.

OISTAT will stay open as a global network that provided sites for professional dialogue, cultural understanding, and free speech. By joining OISTAT and being part of this community, you agree to be aligned with the missions above and the values shared in our organization.

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OISTAT日本センター 2020.News VoL.20

 
OISTAT 日本センターNews 2020 Vol.20を発刊(2020年8月)
世界的パンデミック(新型コロナウイルス)に対し、国際センター会長&日本センター会長からのメッセージ特集です。

OISTAT President Messege ! [Shaken by the current conflict in the World]

Dear OISTAT friends,

We are all very shaken by the current conflict in the world. The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine crisis turned into war and its consequences concern us all.
Several conversations are ongoing within the OISTAT community and we have an EC OISTAT meeting scheduled soon to discuss how to approach it as a community and to issue an official statement.
In the meantime, we have been in contact with colleagues from the countries in conflict and their neighbors, as well as collecting the diverse opinions and manifestations of the OISTAT members.

Please feel welcome to share your thoughts by email to me directly with copy to HQ if you wish to do it.
president@oistat.org
headquarters@oistat.org

Sincerely,

Aby Cohen
President

【The registration for WSD 2022 will be open on August 5, 2021】& more information.

The registration for WSD 2022 will be open on August 5, 2021. On the launch day, WSD team will hold mini online conference at 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. Calgary time (UTC-6).
The conference will be presented by Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Storytellers, and Ecoscenographers. Stay tuned with WSD 2022 Official Website for further information.

2021 Virtual Costume Symposium
USITT collaborates with Arts University Bournemouth to hold a virtual costume study symposium. Starting on July 26, the seminars will introduce participants to British costume for theatre and film through the study of historical costume. More info.

2021 Graduate Shows

SBTD has collected the online graduate shows from universities and colleges in UK. If you are interested in how students showcase their works during the pandemic time, don’t miss these online shows. View here to get more information.

HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? Teaching Theatre and Performance Design in a Pandemic
Hosted by Theatre and Performance Design Education Network and Performance Design Educators Collective, the two half-day online symposia will be held from July 21 to 22, 2021, and discuss how theatre educators teaching Theatre and Performance Design during the pandemic. More info.