International Short Performance Competition 2027

What it is

Teatri Riflessi Festival calls for live performance works to be presented at Zafferana Etnea, Sicily. The competition theme is constellations, exploring connection as a living web of invisible bonds and reflecting on interdependencies through the performing arts. Selected works will compete before Italian and international professionals including theatre directors, programmers, critics and scholars.

Who it is for

Artists from any country with live works in contemporary dance, theatre, circus or multidisciplinary performance no longer than 15 minutes.

Open to artists anywhere.

The call says: “Source page: open to applicants from any country”

Where

Italy

When

October 15, 2026, 14 days left

Runs July 13, 2027 to July 18, 2027

What you get

Monetary prizes ranging from €300 to €1,800, a performance cachet of €500 to €1,100 based on number of performers, partial travel expense support up to €250, and potential touring and artist residency opportunities.

What you need to apply

• Full video recording of the complete short performance
• Annex A – Dramaturgy: complete script if available; for dance, physical theatre or non-text works, a short document detailing dramaturgical research and choreographic structure
• For rehearsed readings: clear directorial notes describing costumes, lighting and set design

How long it takes

About 2 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 3 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.iterculture.eu/en/teatri-riflessi/tr2027/tr12/