IUTA

IUTA - International University Theatre Association

The International University Theatre Association was established at Université de Liège (Belgium) in 1994 to develop and promote recognized post-secondary activity in theatre training, creation, research and theoretical and practical research, throughout the world, at the level of university or higher studies. The IUTA is present in every continent and has members in over fifty countries. 

Designed by and for people from universities and other types of post-secondary learning institutions, the IUTA is a unique forum where teachers, practitioners, creators, scholars and theorists can share discoveries and discuss common concerns. The IUTA provides a space for both exchanges and services (through the presence of festival organizers), and is open to all members of the academic community with an interest in theatre. 

Aware of the role theatre plays in fostering dialogue and understanding between cultures, the association promotes exchanges and collaboration between university theatres (be it spontaneous student theatre, assisted, vocational or professional work) as well as contacts with amateur and professional theatres. 

The main issues developed are : relationships between university theatre and education ; relationships between university theatre and vocational theatre and amateur theatre ; relationships between university theatre and authorities ; repertoire and audience(s) ; acting and method(s) ; the university theatrical practices and university theatrical research ; the worldwide network of theatre university. More information on the IUTA web site.

The TURLg has been assuming the chairmanship of the IUTA since 1994. World Congresses have been held already : in Liège in 1994, Valleyfield (Québec) in 1997, Dakar (Sénégal) in 1999, Cracov (Poland) in 2001, Olympia (Greece) in 2003, Urbino (Italy) in 2006, Puebla (Mexico) in 2008, Leicester (UK) in 2010, and the next one will take place in Minsk (Belarus) in 2012. IUTA usually helds its annual statutary meeting during the RITU-Liège.

Visit the IUTA website : www.aitu-iuta.org

7th IUTA World Congress Puebla, Mexico - 2 to 6 june 2008