An international theatre arts conference with a special focus on practices in South East Asia.
Creatives, by nature, observe, raise questions, stimulate thought, and develop agency. As we dig our roots deeper to find meaning in our current contexts, practices, and environments, we branch wide to explore new ways of doing and ways of being in an increasingly complex world. Themed Rooting Deep, Branching Wide: Strengthening Practices and Expanding Possibilities, the Theatre Arts Conference 2023 examined these current and evolving ways, especially within the realms of education, community, and performance.
Artists, educators, practitioners, and researchers presented a diverse range of presentations, workshops, keynotes, and masterclasses through the lenses of Practices & Pedagogies, Spaces & Places, and Causes & Communities.
From 30th June to 2nd July 2023, the SDEA Theatre Arts Conference was conducted both on and offline - transcending geographical boundaries in order to reach our international friends and partners.
We would like to take this time to extend our utmost appreciation to our Keynote speakers, Conference delegates and presenters for making this Theatre Arts Conference possible! It was truly an enriching time of discovery, learning, inspiration and growth through the vibrant exchange of ideas and perspectives. It is heartening to know that we are not alone in this mission of advocating for the practice and value of drama and theatre in performance, education and community.
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Conference Schedule
View the full programme here.
Programmes
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How to Buy
Conference Passes
3 Day Conference Pass
- Non-SDEA Member: SGD600
- SDEA Member: SGD560
- Student: SGD280
3 Day Conference Passes are non-transferable.
School and Corporate Bundles are available. Please email conference@sdea.org.sg for more details.
If you want to join us as a member, click here.
1 Day Conference Pass
- General: SGD250
Masterclass Pass
Per Masterclass: SGD150
(SGD100 for 3 Day Conference Passholders)
Buy your Conference and Masterclass Passes here.
An invoice will be emailed to you along with payment instructions after registration.
Venue Details
In-Person
- Venue: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) Campus 3
- All programmes will have limited capacity and will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis for Conference Passholders.
Online
- Livestream available via Zoom, details given to Conference Passholders only
Accomodation
Hotel Corporate Rates available through these booking links:
- Hotel Mi: https://tinyurl.com/2ktdzukb
- V Hotel Bencoolen: https://tinyurl.com/48c9cjyv
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Featured Programmes
Find out about Theatre Arts Conference's programmes and join their upcoming sessions.
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2015
After two successful conferences, the SDEA Theatre Arts Conference is coming back at The Arts House from 26th - 28th June 2015. The theme, “Standing Still: Still Standing” challenges presenters to reflect on the changing landscape of drama and theatre practices in the Asian region and further afield.
SDEA Theatre Arts Conference 2017
The 4th edition of SDEA Theatre Arts Conference takes place from 30th June to 1st July 2017 at Goodman Arts Centre. Its theme Future Generations: Projecting Playful Possibilities’ invites diverse arts communities to imagine possibilities in the field of theatre for young people in the region and beyond.
