2024 Call for Applications: Theatre & New Forms

Since 1999, Albertine Foundation has proudly undertaken a comprehensive program dedicated to theater. Now operating under the new name THEATRE & NEW FORMS, this initiative aims to encourage and support collaborative endeavors between French and American artists in contemporary theater, circus, puppetry, street theater, and hybrid forms by allocating grants to French or American non-profit institutions. 

Types of Grants 

In 2024, THEATRE & NEW FORMS supports the production and presentation of projects taking place between May 2024 and August 2025 through two types of grants: 

Creative Grants
This grant supports new creations and commissions involving French or Francophone playwrights and/or directors.

Touring Grants
This grant is designed to support US tours of French companies or artists from Africa, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, provided their projects receive support from French institutions. 

Please note that French or France-based artists seeking an exploratory/research residency in the United States are encouraged to apply to the Villa Albertine residency program. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Villa Albertine has a large database of texts by French or francophone playwrights already translated into American English.
Please check the ArtCena – Contxto database, or contact the THEATRE & NEW FORMS representative.

Calendar & Application

Application deadline: February 29, 2024
For projects taking place between May 1, 2024 and August 31, 2025
Announcement of results: End of March / Early April 2024

Please note that prior to the deadline, applicant organizations are encouraged to contact a THEATRE & NEW FORMS representative to confirm the eligibility of their project and address any inquiries.

Contact 

Louise Dodet
Program Officer, Performing Arts 
louise.dodet@villa-albertine.org

In 2024, THEATRE & NEW FORMS receives funding from the Institut français (Paris), the French Ministry of Culture, and private donors.