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Emerging Theater Artists Competition 2026
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Emerging Theater Artists Competition 2026

Wuzhen Theater Festival

August 20, 2026Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, China

Logistical support, performance opportunity before an authoritative international jury, and massive critical visibility at one of China's most significant cultural events.

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Logistical support, performance opportunity before an authoritative international jury, and massive critical visibility at one of China's most significant cultural events.

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Open to emerging theater artists. Applicants must create an original performance up to 30 minutes using three mandatory elements: 'sliding', 'fox', and 'radio'. The use of complex personal props is strictly prohibited.

Dates & details

Deadline
Standard deadline for the 2026 festival
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200,000 RMB for Best Drama Award; 60,000 RMB for Best Individual Performance

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