Transantional Practices in Theatre
Symposium with inputs by Yvonne Griesel, Patty Kim Hamilton, Sam Max, Ewa Mikuła, Wilke Weermann among others
How can dramatic writing be conceived, translated, and brought to the stage across linguistic and cultural boundaries? For playwrights and directors working in transnational contexts, successful language transfer is a central foundation of their artistic work. Translators, surtitlers, and dramaturgs play an important role in this process as mediators. Against this backdrop, we aim to engage in an interdisciplinary discussion about how international exchange in the field of contemporary drama can be structured and made successful, and what challenges are currently emerging.
At this thematic day, organized jointly by ITI and Deutsches Theater, we will bring together diverse artistic perspectives, share experiences, and explore international exchange in contemporary drama.
11 December 2026 / 1 – 5 p.m.
at Deutsches Theater Berlin
Language: German and English
Free admission.
We kindly ask you to register here: att@deutschestheater.de
Schedule
1:00 p.m. Welcome
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Keynote discussion with Sam Max and Wilke Weermann, featuring Karla Mäder
1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Language transfer in the context of text and rehearsal work
Discussion with Ewa Mikuła, Urška Brodar, and Yvonne Griesel, moderated by Johann Otten
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Dramatic Writing and Translation as Practice in the Context of Transnationalism and Multilingualism
Discussion with Patty Kim Hamilton and Guido Wertheimer, moderated by Andrea Zagorski
4:45 – 5:00 p.m. Wrap-up
7:30 p.m. Premiere: Sam Max THE COLD REMINDER (AT)
Translators outside Berlin may apply for a travel expense subsidy. Please contact Andrea Zagorski: a.zagorski@iti-germany.de
This event is supported by Deutscher Übersetzerfonds.
