ZA-KOENJI Public Theatre

Performing Arts Camp in Koenji 2026

Deadline
24 August 2026
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Application fee
FREE
For
Young performing artists based in Asia, aged 35 or younger

Performing Arts Camp in Koenji (PACK) is a two-week art camp for young artists based in Asia, held at ZA-KOENJI Public Theatre in Tokyo from 6 – 20 December 2026.

Participants bring their own artistic practices and research questions while engaging in collective learning, discussion and experimentation. This year's programme, facilitated by Mizuho Watanabe and Kyle Yamada, runs under the theme 'Specters of _____.'

Support

  • Accommodation at ZA-KOENJI Public Theatre for ~2 weeks
  • Per diem for on-site camp period (2,400 JPY × 15 days)
  • Event insurance
  • Party and research fees up to 15,000 JPY
  • For participants outside Japan: round-trip flights + airport shuttle
  • For participants outside the Kantō region: round-trip transportation from residence to Tokyo

Programme

  • Two weeks in Tokyo, 6 – 20 December 2026
  • Lectures, discussions and research using the theatre and the Koenji neighbourhood as fields of exploration
  • Collective 'party' presenting findings at the end

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be based in Asia
  • Applicants must be aged 35 or younger
  • Application deadline: 24 August 2026
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