F/T12 Emerging Artists Program: 180 Entries Received!
Entries closed for F/T/12 Emerging Artists Program on January 22. We received
94 Japanese entries and
86 from mainland Asia, for a total of
180 entries!
This is 30 more than the number of entries for the F/T11 Emerging Artists Program! In particular, there was an increase of 27 applications from within Japan, indicating the attention the Festival's showcase is now receiving.
In 2011 we also expanded the Program out into the rest of Asia and it continues to draw entries widely. As with last year we received many entries from Korea, China and Singapore, but there were also many from Taiwan and other Asian countries. F/T is now fast becoming the premier Asian performing arts platform for emerging artists and we hope to continue our work promoting and enhancing the region's up-and-coming talent in 2012's Festival.
Now begins the task of judging the theatre artists and companies from around the continent. In mid-February we will be announcing the first round of selections for the Emerging Artists Program. Please check this blog or our official
Twitter account for updates!