The University of Santiago de Compostela, through its Theatre Classroom, organises the annual FITU (International University Theatre Festival), an event that brings together proposals of very different styles and geographical origins and constitutes an area for knowledge and exchange of ideas that, to date, has welcomed works from Vigo, Ourense, A Coruña, Lugo, Pontevedra, Murcia, Cádiz, Jaén, Madrid, Barcelona, Pamplona, Burgos, Granada, Alicante, Badajoz, Valencia. ... and from countries such as Norway, Lithuania, Estonia, Morocco, Porto Rico, Chile, Colombia, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Portugal, Macedonia, Russia, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, etc.
1. Purpose
Collection of proposals to participate in the 28th edition of its International University Theatre Festival, which will take place between 5 and 10 February 2024.
2. Conditions for participation
Companies from any educational institution may participate: universities, drama schools, theatre classrooms... It is not necessary for the proposal to be representative of the institution; it is only necessary that the member(s) of the company are enrolled in their educational centres.
The programmed companies must cover their travel expenses to Santiago de Compostela. Internal transfers will be paid for by the festival organisers.
The organisation will cover the costs of the following items:
- Accommodation and meals for the members of the companies (technical and artistic team) up to a maximum of 10 people per company for a maximum period of 3 nights.
- In the case of companies from abroad, the period may be extended to a maximum of 8 nights.
The works will be presented in the Salón Teatro () and in the Roberto Vidal Bolaño theatre hall. Occasionally, other venues in the city may be considered depending on the needs of the proposals.
3. Proposals
Any work of a theatrical nature can be presented, regardless of its aesthetic profile: more traditional pieces, physical work, post-dramatic, hybrid... Any theatrical proposal is welcome. The duration of the work must be a minimum of 15 minutes, with no maximum time limit for the proposal.
Applications must be sent to the e-mail address roberto.salgueiro [at] usc.es (roberto[dot]salgueiro[at]usc[dot]es) and must initially provide the following information:
- Name of the company, title of the piece, author/creator and telephone contact number.
- Total number of members
- Link to Youtube with a recording of a rehearsal, performance, etc. of the proposed piece.
After a first assessment, in a second stage, further information will be requested by means of a form.
The period for the presentation of applications ends on 19 January 2024.
4. Selection
The artistic quality of the proposal, its technical feasibility and the number of members will be assessed (preferably, proposals that do not exceed 10 members).
The result of the selection will be announced during January 2024 and a waiting list will be created in case any company does not take up the offer.
Each company will receive an official written invitation.
5. Acceptance of the rules
Participation in FITU 2024 implies full acceptance of all the regulatory terms and conditions.