Atelier Program:
The first module completed
Last week, from February 24 through February 27, Sarajevo successfully hosted the first module of the Atelier program workshop for young playwrights as part of the new Sarajevo Theater Showcase/New Theater Market project, funded by the European Commission through the Creative Europe program.
Over the course of three days, participants presented 19 ideas for full-length drama texts and developed them with mutual support and guidance from mentors: Bernhard Studler, Biljana Srbljanović, Marija Milisavljević, and Ivor Martinić. The first workshop opened with a masterclass by Marija Milisavljević and concluded with all projects receiving a dedicated mentor, with whom they will continue to develop the ideas they presented.
All of the mentors and participants have expressed how significant and useful this new initiative is for young aspiring playwrights as no such platform existed until now. It provides a much-needed space for participants to connect, exchange ideas, offer feedback, and build a strong community.
The next module of the workshop will be held in April and will conclude with a presentation of the best texts created at the Atelier in September at the Sarajevo Theatre Showcase.
