Call for articles
We warmly invite all our members, followers, and friends in the amateur theatre community to contribute to our ongoing AITA publications at the AITA website.
Does your group have an inspiring project, creative initiative, or meaningful reflection on amateur theatre? We would love to hear from it. By sharing your experiences and insights, you help highlight the richness, diversity, and dedication of amateur theatre around the world—and inspire others within our global community.
We welcome ready-written articles as well as ideas for potential contributions. Articles may be written in any of the three official AITA/IATA languages.
Please send your articles or proposals to secretariat@aitaiata.net.
We look forward to showcasing your work and celebrating amateur theatre together.
Here you can read our articles
“We bring colour into the black‑and‑white of the hospital room”
“We bring colour into the black and white of the hospital room” WHEN CLINICLOWNS TURN TEARS INTO LAUGHTER Author: NICO VAN DEN ABEELE (OPENDOEK, Antwerp,
Studying Theatre at a Distance: A New Way to Enter a Living Art Form
Studying Theatre at a Distance: A New Way to Enter a Living Art Form Author: Professor Michael EarleyCourse Director, Certificate in Theatre and Performance StudiesUniversity of
In Memory of Jacques Lemaire
In Memory of Jacques Lemaire We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jacques Lemaire. After serving as President of the French National Center
Clear language and a practical programme booklet
Clear Language and a Practical Programme Booklet How do you make a theatre visit accessible for people with low literacy? Author: Rune WittouckCoach for theatre
LTG – Little Theatre Guild – a confederation of 126 amateur theatres that own their theatre building
LTG – Little Theatre Guild – a confederation of 126 amateur theatres that own their theatre building Author: Anne Gilmour Former National Secretary LTG Date
Humanity in Action During COVID-19: A Real Story from Khowai Theatre Commando Team in Bangladesh
Humanity in Action During COVID-19: A Real Story from Khowai Theatre Commando Team Author: Yeashin Khan AITA/IATA Associate Member from Bangladesh Date of publication: 20/05/2026
Manifesto of Square Theatre
Author: Abdellah Al-Maawi (Marrakech) FITAS – Agadir AITA/IATA Associate Member 374, MoroccoDate of publication: 23/04/2026 Theatre was not born in theatres. It was not born behind
Newsletter March 2026
Call for Entries New Zealand International Theatre Festival & Symposium 2027 Wellington, New Zealand | 8–13 March 2027 In accordance with the decisions of the
Amateur Theatre in Morocco – A Living Memory to Be Rehabilitated
Author: Mohammed Benjeddi FITAS – Agadir AITA/IATA Associate Member 374, MoroccoDate of publication: 17/03/2026 Theatre, a School of Life and a Mirror of Societies Theatre is not
In Memory of Pru Kitching
We are sorry to learn of the passing of former AITA/IATA Secretary General, Pru Kitching. Her funeral will take place on 23 March 2026 in
AP “Neretva” in Konjic, B&H – The Hidden Gem on the Emerald River
Author: Inas GačaninAmateur Theatre “Neretva” KonjicAITA/IATA Associate Member 388, Bosnia and HerzegovinaDate of publication: 11/02/2026 Nestled in the heart of Konjic, a town known for
Membership Solidarity Contribution
Starting in 2026, AITA/IATA asbl is delighted to introduce the Membership Solidarity Contribution—a new opportunity for members who are able to do so to support