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Italian theater companies under 35 are invited to submit a proposal for an artistic residency with production support and mentorship.
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Get matched →Forever Young is a biennial artistic residency program for young Italian theater companies, now in its sixth edition. The program supports research, development, and production of new theatrical work, with mentorship and professional accompaniment. Five projects will be selected.
Selected projects receive artistic residency (15-20 days), economic support for residency and presentation fees, mentorship, and a 30-minute study presentation at L'Emilia e una notte festival (July 13-14, 2026). The winning project receives €8,000 production prize, production distribution by La Corte Ospitale for seasons 2026-2027 / 2027-2028, hosting at Teatro Herberia di Rubiera (October-December 2026), and presentation at Hystrio Prize days in Milan (2027).
Open to Italian theater companies with a majority of core artistic members (directors, dramaturgs, performers) under 35 years old. Professional companies not currently holding existing residencies.
Submit your application exclusively through the online form by 2:00 PM on January 8, 2026.
Five projects will be selected by a jury panel. Selection is followed by a 30-minute study presentation at L'Emilia e una notte festival. The winning project is announced during the festival presentations.
Forever Young is conceived and promoted by La Corte Ospitale di Rubiera with support from Regione Emilia-Romagna and Italy's Ministry of Culture. The program emphasizes care of creative processes, peer exchange, and audience engagement, with international dialogue opportunities including potential visibility through Jeune Théâtre National (JTN) in Paris.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.