MASA 2020 : Call for applications for the categories of Storytelling, Dance, Stand-up Comedy, Music, Theater and Slam.

From 07 to 14 March 2020 , will be held in Abidjan, the 11th edition of the Market for Abidjan Performing Arts (MASA) . Eligible under the official program are creations that fulfill the following conditions:

1. A show less than three (03) years old.

2. The size of the group, including the management team and the manager, must not exceed:

– 03 people for stand up comedy;
– 03 people for Slam;
– 04 people for the storytelling;
– 08 people for Contemporary Dance;
– 10 people for the Music;
– 10 people for the Theater;
– 15 people for the traditional Dance.

The members of the same group will go to and from Abidjan from the same city. This will be specified on the application form.

3. Sets and accessories must be neither heavy nor bulky and must be transportable on regular flights.

4. The application file for the MASA 2020 official selection will include:

4.1. A letter of application addressed to the MASA General Management;

4.2. A photo of the group on stage;

4.3. A video capture of the show. Teasers and video clips are not accepted;We want live videos

4.4. The list of creations and diffusions of the last three (03) years or a press-book;

4.5. A distribution sheet indicating:

– The departure city of the group;
– The list of the persons composing the group with the mention of the date of birth and the function in the group;
– The names and surnames of the director or manager for the music, of the administrator for the other disciplines;
– The author, the director or the choreographer.

4.6. A presentation of the show stating:

– The date of creation;
– The theme ;
– Approach ;
– A summary of the story staged for storytelling,stand up comedy, dance and theater, song lyrics for music and slam.

4.7. The technical sheet indicating:

– The dimensions of desired scenes;
– the lighting and sound requirements of the show and the necessary technical staff;
– The duration of the assembly and disassembly of the show;
– The weight and volume of the sets and accessories.

The transmitted documents remain the property of MASA, which undertakes not to exploit them for commercial purposes.

Applications can be sent:

– By email : administration@masa.ci
– Or physically by the post office : MASA Main Office, Plateau, 09 BP 2877 Abidjan 09 – Côte D’IVOIRE. At the latest, June 30, 2019, the postmark being taken as proof.
– Or by dropping them at the MASA Main Office in Plateau, Rue Toussaint Louverture.

The list of groups selected for the official selection will be published on September 30, 2019 .

A sample application form is available on the MASA website.

Download Call for candidates

Download Example of the call for candidates

 

Comments(2)

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    Marie-Laure Edom says:

    Bonjour,

    Ref: Besoin d’assistance pour trouver le formulaire
    Je suis basée au Zimbabwe et
    J’essaie de trouver d’ou télécharger le formulaire. Quand je clique [Download Call for Candidates] ça me ramène toujours a la meme page, c’est-a-dire la page du contenu du MASA 2018.

    Merci de bien vouloir répondre au plus vite
    Marie-Laure Edom

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      admin says:

      Il n’y a pas de soucis à ce niveau, le téléchargement marche.
      Merci

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