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New York 2024 ISPA - Schedule of Events
bridging the gap

Schedule of Events

All information is subject to change.

Last updated on January 4th, 2024.

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New York
Scheduled Events
Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change)

Seminar Day & Pre-Congress

9:30 - 17:00
ISPA Committee Meetings (by invitation)

9:30-10:30 | Finance/ Audit
10:30-11:30 | Advancement
11:30-12:30 | Nominating
12:30-13:30 | Program
13:30-14:30 | Membership
14:30-15:15 | Governance
15:30-17:30 | Global Funders

9:00 - 16:30
Seminar Day
18:00 - 20:00
ISPA Fellow/Alumni/Donor Reception
New York
Scheduled Events
Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change)

Congress Day 1

9:00 - 11:00
Executive Committee Meeting (by invitation)
11:30 - 15:45
Registration/Check-in
13:30 - 14:15

Opening Ceremony and Welcome

Welcome to Venue

Khady Kamara
Executive Director
Perelman Performing Arts Center
United States
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Bill Rauch
Artistic Director
Perelman Performing Arts Center
United States
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Meiyin Wang
Director of Producing and Programming
Perelman Performing Arts Center
United States
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Speakers

Muriel Miguel
Artistic Director
Spiderwoman Theater
United States
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Alicia Adams
Board Chair
Vice President, International Programming & Dance
John F Kennedy Center
United States
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David Baile
CEO
ISPA
United States
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Govin Ruben
Director
TerryandTheCuz
Malaysia/Australia
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14:15 - 14:50

Provocation

Speaker

Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Spoken Word Artist, Writer and Librettist, Cultural Strategist
United States
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14:50 - 15:05

Regional Update | Kenya

Presenter

Caroline Ngorobi
Founder/Producer
Jukwaa Arts Productions
Kenya
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15:05 - 16:45

Session 1 | The Road not Taken – Sustainable Touring

When we speak about sustainable touring, we are often referencing green touring. Green touring is critically important, but it is just one aspect of creating viable touring models for 2024 and beyond. In this session, we will share innovative approaches to touring that address climate change, creating a safe and healthy work environment, equitable treatment of artists, and more.

Speakers and Moderator*

Collette Brennan*
Chief Executive Officer
Abbotsford Convent Foundation
Australia
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Ross Manson
Artistic Director
Volcano
Canada
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Zaida Rico
Technical Secretary
IBERESCENA
Spain
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Iphigenia Taxopoulou
General Secretary
mitos21 European Theatre Network
Greece
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JY

Jin Yim
Creative Director
Project DARI
Republic of Korea
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17:30 - 20:30

Opening Reception/New Member Welcome

21:30 - Late

Cocktail Klatch

Tanner Smith’s

Cocktail Klatch will be an opportunity to get all (or as many) delegates to meet at one late night spot where we can continue the burning discussions from the day and also provide further networking opportunities in a more relaxed and conducive environment. The aim is for delegates to meet, buy their own drinks and have productive and stimulating conversations and can come or go whenever they wish.

22:00
End of Day
New York
Scheduled Events
Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change)

Congress Day 2

09:00 - 16:30
Registration/Check-in (coffee service at Convene)
10:00 - 11:45

Pitch New Works

Click to view the handout and learn more about the Pitch Projects!

Host

Anthony Sargent CBE
International Artistic Advisor
United Kingdom
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11:45 - 13:45

ProEx (Professional Exchange)/ Lunch

14:00 - 15:15

Session 2 | The Generational Divide

This session will prompt real, honest conversations between older and younger generations of arts professionals, from Gen Z to Boomers. Through a long table discussion format, delegates will come together to talk openly about an often-contentious discussion point. Will new perspectives and insights facilitate greater cooperation and understanding in the future?

Speakers and Moderators*

Victoria Bailey
Arts Professional (Consultant/Educator/Facilitator)
Adjunct Professor, School of the Arts, Theatre Program, Columbia University
United States
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Jacqueline Z. Davis*
Independent
Performing Arts Consultant
United States
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Merindah Donnelly
Co-CEO, Executive Producer
BlakDance
Australia
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Rita Ezenwa-Okoro*
Founder/Lead Visionary
Street Project Foundation
Nigeria
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Nwabisa Plaatjie
Independent Producer and Director
South Africa
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Ryan Wasserman
Membership and Events Intern
ISPA
United States
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15:15 - 15:25

Regional Update | Denmark

Presenter

Karen Toftegaard
CEO / Head of International Programming and Production
WILDTOPIA / CPH STAGE
Denmark
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15:25 - 17:00

Session 3 | Welcome to Your New Audience

Across much of the world, audience attendance has decreased significantly due to various factors like aging demographics, changing culture, and shifting audience habits. This session will explore strategies for audience recovery and growth through programming, outreach, and improved experiences.

Speakers and Moderator*

Sebastian Blutrach

Sebastián Blutrach
Director/Board President
Teatro Picadero/AADET
Argentina
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Deeksha Gaur
Executive Director
Theatre Development Fund
United States
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Jason Kovacs
Head of Theater Partnerships
Fever
United States
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Elena Park*
President & Founder
Lumahai Productions
United States
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Yuval Sharon

Yuval Sharon
Director
Detroit Opera & The Industry (Los Angeles)
United States
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Various venues
19:00 - 21:30

ISPA Out on the Town

 

ISPA has partnered with a number of organizations throughout New York to promote events which you may want to enjoy. Some even offer ISPA delegates discounts!

21:30 - Late

Cocktail Klatch

Tanner Smith’s

Cocktail Klatch will be an opportunity to get all (or as many) delegates to meet at one late night spot where we can continue the burning discussions from the day and also provide further networking opportunities in a more relaxed and conducive environment. The aim is for delegates to meet, buy their own drinks and have productive and stimulating conversations and can come or go whenever they wish.

23:30
End of Day
New York
Scheduled Events
Times in Eastern Standard Time
(all times and program subject to change)

Congress Day 3

9:00 - 15:00
Registration/Check-in (coffee service)
10:00 - 11:30

Session 4 | Coffee Klatch

"Coffee Klatch" connects you with up to 10 delegates in-person for an informal and intimate discussion. Discussion topics are submitted by delegates and conversations will be delegate led as well!

Coffee Klatch is now open for sign-up for delegates who wish to join. Click to view more detail and sign-up now through 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, January 4th, 2024 while space is available.

10:00 - 11:15

Venue Tour: The Lyric Theater

214 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

Venue Tour requires advanced sign-up for delegates who wish to join. Click to sign-up now through 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, January 4th, 2024 while space is available.

10:00 - 11:15

Venue Tour: La Mama

47 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012

Venue Tour requires advanced sign-up for delegates who wish to join. Click to sign-up now through 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, January 4th, 2024 while space is available.

10:00 - 11:15

Venue Tour: Carnegie Hall

881 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Venue Tour requires advanced sign-up for delegates who wish to join. Click to sign-up now through 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, January 4th, 2024 while space is available.

10:00 - 11:15

Venue Tour: Baryshnikov Arts Center

450 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018

Venue Tour requires advanced sign-up for delegates who wish to join. Click to sign-up now through 5:00 PM EST, Thursday, January 4th, 2024 while space is available.

11:30 - 13:00
Lunch
13:00 - 13:35

Performance

Villalobos Brothers
Mexico
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13:35 - 13:45

Regional Update | Trinidad and Tobago

Presenter

Melissa Jimenez
General Manager
MusicTT
Trinidad & Tobago
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13:45 - 15:15

Session 5 | Just Art

Four artistic leaders from different disciplines/regions discuss what they believe are the next creative trends and movements. Each will speak to the work they are developing right now, how their work has changed in recent years, and continue with a discussion of where artistic momentum is heading. The discussion will then open up to delegates to respond and contribute.

Speakers and Moderator*

Ahmed El Attar
General Manager
Orient Productions
Egypt
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Markéta Fantová
Artistic Director
Prague Quadrennial
Czech Republic
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Mikael Fock
Art Tech Developer and Artist, Theatre Director, Producer
Mikael Fock Productions
Denmark
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Ophelia Jiadai Huang
Director of International Projects
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre
China
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mark russell

Mark Russell*
Festival Director
Under the Radar Festival
United States
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15:30 - 15:45

Invitation to Perth

Host

Katherine Connor
Executive Director
PAC Australia
Australia
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15:45 - 16:45

ISPA Awards Presentation

Host

Elisabeth Hayes
Consultant
Teatro Biondo, Palermo
Italy
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Awardees

Tania Leon

Tania León
Composer
Cuba/United States
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Constantin Chiriac
President
Sibiu International Theatre Festival
Romania
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Cathie Boyd

Cathie Boyd
Artistic Director, Founder, and Curator
Cryptic
United Kingdom
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Mary Lou Aleskie
Howard Gilman '44 Executive Director
Hopkins Center for the Arts at Dartmouth College
United States
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Denisse Flores Somarriba

Denisse Flores Somarriba
Director of Innovation and Liaising Unit
University of Guadalajara
Mexico
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Aneeshwar Kunchala

Aneeshwar Kunchala
Conservationist
United Kingdom
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18:00 - 20:00

Closing Reception

18:00
Conclusion of Congress
21:30 - Late

Cocktail Klatch

Tanner Smith’s

Cocktail Klatch will be an opportunity to get all (or as many) delegates to meet at one late night spot where we can continue the burning discussions from the day and also provide further networking opportunities in a more relaxed and conducive environment. The aim is for delegates to meet, buy their own drinks and have productive and stimulating conversations and can come or go whenever they wish.

23:30
End of Day

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Contact Zooey Cheng

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