On September 1–2, 2026, OISTAT Headquarters celebrated the 20th anniversary of its relocation to Taiwan in 2006. Under the theme “Wave Makers,” the celebration honored the people who shape culture, read the currents of change, and seize the moment to make an impact.
The two-day event featured a celebration ceremony and an international theatre symposium, bringing together Taiwanese cultural leaders, theatre professionals, and designers to celebrate OISTAT’s global connections and explore new opportunities for exchange.
With the support of Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture and local theatre professionals over the past two decades, OISTAT celebrated its longstanding connections with Taiwan’s performing arts community and the world. OISTAT President Aby Cohen, Executive Director Wan-Jung Wei, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Culture Taiwan’s Lí Tsīng-huī, National Performing Arts Center Chairman Chyi-Wen Yang, and Artistic & General Director of the National Theater & Concert Hall (NTCH) Joyce Y. Chiou joined the celebration and cut the “Wave Makers Cake” to mark this milestone. Click here to view more pictures.
Co-hosted by OISTAT Headquarters and the National Theater & Concert Hall (NTCH) on September 1 - 2, 2026 the symposium brought Taiwanese theatre professionals together with designers from OISTAT’s global network for three panel discussions on international exchange, scenography, and international festivals curation.
• How Can Theatre Practitioners Connect with the World?
OISTAT President Aby Cohen, Executive Director Wan-Jung Wei, and NTCH Artistic & General Director Joyce Y. Chiou discussed on developing global opportunities and building international careers.
• The Possibilities of Theatre Design: Global Trends in Scenography
OISTAT President Aby Cohen, Vice President Mia David, Treasurer April Viczko, and Executive Committee Member Jan Štěpánek explored how scenography is understood and practiced across different countries and regions.
• Curating International Performing Arts Festivals Beyond Borders
Mia David, April Viczko, Jan Štěpánek, NTCH Head of Theater Section Juhsin Tsai, and World Stage Design 2029 Project Team Member Viktoria Ebel shared perspectives on international festival curation and cross-cultural collaboration.
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Curious about theatre practices and developments around the world? "OISTAT Global Exchange" connects OISTAT's international network through online panels where members share local insights, current projects, and emerging trends.
The upcoming third session features Jacquie Lazar, Executive Director of OISTAT Canada Centre (CITT/ICTS), and Mariza Bargilly, President of OISTAT Cyprus Centre (CYCSTAT). Join us to discover what’s happening in Cyprus and Canada and exchange perspectives with the global theatre community. Click here for free online registration. Learn more.
