OISTAT members, check your inbox! Your exclusive promo code for 10% off the WSD 2025 Voyager Pass has been sent!
This pass grants full 8-day access to exhibitions, Scenofest performances, workshops, and masterclasses from October 18–25, 2025, in Sharjah, UAE. Don’t miss this chance to experience global creativity in theatre architecture, design and technology!
*All Scenofest performances, talks, workshops and masterclasses etc. are included in the price but must be signed up for. Registration for Scenofest opens May 2025.
*If you haven't received the promo code, contact your OISTAT Centre or Association ,or email headquarters@oistat.org.
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Have great research to share? Submit your proposal for the World Stage Design 2025 Research Symposium: "Scenographic Heritage, Design Futures & Sustainability." Taking place on October 20 in Sharjah, UAE, this one-day symposium invites discussions on scenography, theatre architecture, performance technologies, digital archives, ecoscenography, sustainability, and beyond. Engage with global experts and contribute to the future of theatre research!
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The countdown is on—less than one month remains to submit your entry for the 12th OISTAT Theatre Architecture Competition (TAC)! Presented by Sharjah Performing Arts Academy and the OISTAT Architecture Commission, TAC invites you to design a temporary, adaptable outdoor performance studio at the historic Bait Obaid Al Shamsi. Grab the chance to win up to $4,000 and present your work to an international audience from over 50 countries!
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The OISTAT Lighting Design Sub-Commission is hosting "From Many Eyes: An Exploration of World Design Through Lighting Scenario" during World Stage Design 2025 in Sharjah, UAE. This workshop invites lighting designers from diverse backgrounds to explore and share regional methodologies using a shared studio plot. Each scenario will be followed by group analysis and discussion. Interested designers should apply by May 1, 2025, by submitting a CV and brief bio to pdc_lighting@oistat.org. Join us to showcase your expertise and be part of this international exchange!
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Have a smart, simple, and innovative solution for theatre and live entertainment?
2025 Technical Invention Prize (TIP) is now open for submissions! Celebrating the ingenuity of theatre technicians, TIP recognizes clever gadgets, devices, and practical solutions to theatre technical challenges. Selected entries will be featured in the TIP Catalog, and winners will receive up to $1,000 USD. Submit your invention by June 15, 2025, and inspire innovation worldwide!
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