Online Talk - Script Secrets: Playwrights Share Their Stories

In this online talk, Script Secrets: Playwrights Share Their Stories, acclaimed playwrights Miguel Castro Caldas (São Luiz Teatro Municipal, Portugal), Magne van den Berg (De Toneelmakerij, The Netherlands), Nalini Vidoolah Mootoosamy (PAV/Fabulamundi, Italy) and Milan Ramšak Marković (Prešernovo Gledališče Kranj, Slovenia) will offer a glimpse into the creative secrets behind their powerful scripts, which were selected by the ETC Drama Committee this year.

The playwrights will present their texts and explore the key themes that shape their work, such as democracy and populism (The Frailty of Togetherness), the harsh realities of child sexual abuse and incest (Snackbar), migration and the right to freedom of movement (Lost & Found), and loss and disillusionment in Western liberal culture (A Rainy Day in Gurlitsch).

The discussion will be enriched by insights from Paulien Geerlings, member of the ETC Drama Committee, who will provide an insider’s perspective on the 2024 selection process, including the support given by ETC for translation and international circulation.

This event invites participants to uncover the stories behind the scripts and the artistry involved in tackling challenging and complex issues through theatre.