Théâtre Universitaire de Franche-Comté
Maison de l’Etudiant,
36A Avenue de l’observatoire
25030 Besançon Cedex
Tél: 33 (0)3 81 66 66 20
Courriel : tufc@univ-fcomte.fr
Site web : http:// theatre-universitaire-fc.fr
The University Theatre of Franche-Comté
is pleased to announce the
24th International Festival of Student Theatre
in Besançon (Franche-Comté)
- Special Europe Registration
From september 28th to october 2nd 2015
To be returned to us please by e-mail
Before April, 1rst 2015
If you have difficulty in answering any question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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An Introduction to the festival
The University Theatre of Franche Comté was founded in October 1986, and during the
following two years it performed its own plays in France and abroad. But rather than simply
responding each time to particular invitations, we decided in 1990 to inaugurate our own
International Student Theatre Festival, and since then we have welcomed here scores of student
groups from France and elsewhere.
The Festival is an exciting event each year for all those who participate and also for a wider public in
and around Besançon.
During the week of the international meeting, there are plays and we organise some events (
conferences- demonstrations, workshops...).
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Conditions of Acceptance
Participation
All groups must consist of university students, not exceeding 10 persons.
Accommodation
The University Theatre of Franche Comté will be responsible for the accommodation
charges of the group (only actors, group leader, technician, workshop leader) for a maximum of
6 nights. Above those numbers (10 persons), the group will be charged at the rate of 25 euros per
person per day. Please let us know if you will be requiring any large equip when you register.
Observers will be responsible for their own accommodation charges.
Meals
The University Theatre takes care a full pension (lunch and dinner)
Transport
Each group is responsible for its own travel expenses to and from the Festival and must
set aside sufficient funds to ensure its return to its city or country of origin.
The University Theatre will provide a bus card for each participant, offering unlimited travel on
Besançon’s buses for the duration of the Festival.
Getting to Besançon
** By plane **
From Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle (Paris):
There is a direct bullet train (TGV) from the airport to Besancon. It leaves every night at 7:30 PM
and arrives in Besancon at 10:30. You can also go into Paris on the line B RER or by taxi and take a
train from the Gare de Lyon. There are a number of daily direct trains to Besançon.
From Orly (Paris):
Take the Orlybus (6.10 €) to its terminal at the Denfert-Rochereau stop in Paris. From there take the
Metro line 6 towards Nation until you reach Bercy. At Bercy change to the the line 14 towards SaintLazare and get off at the next stop, the Gare de Lyon. From there you can catch a direct TGV for
Besancon.
For more information on the Parisian airports : Train timetables can be found at www.voyagessncf.com
From Lyon:
Take the shuttle bus (satobus) from the airport St-Exupery to Lyon and then take a train at the Gare
de Lyon Part-Dieu.
For more information at : http://www.lyon.aeroport.fr
From Dole
http://www.aeroportdolejura.com/en
After, take a train to Besançon.
From Bale (Basel) Mulhouse:
For information, go to the airport’s website at: http://www.euroairport.com/
** By Train**
Go the SNCF wesbite : ww.voyages-sncf.com. Try to choose the direct trains.
Be careful ! There are two TGV ( high-speed trains) stations to come to Besancon.
There is the station Besançon Viotte which is situated in the downtown of Besançon and the
station Auxon-Dessus ( it takes about 20 minutes to come with a shuttle until Besançon).
The Festival
We request all groups to participate fully in the Festival and to be present at all events.
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The Parade
This should be bright and colourful. Participants can parade with flags, banners, traditional
costumes and anything else that they would like to propose. A parade is when everybody walks
together in the streets of Besancon to promote the festival towards the inhabitants of the city. We
stop on different town squares and the groups could make then an animation of 10 minutes minimum
(for example, you could play a scene of your show, sing traditional songs and dance traditional
dances ...)
Workshops
It will last about 3 hours. Each group needs therefore to designate a workshop leader.
Participants can register for those workshops which interest them and which they will be expected to
attend. This workshop is important for festival-goers in order to learn about the theatrical practices
of other countries.
Performances and Discussions
Each group should be prepared to talk with the audience following its performance and to
answer questions.
Criteria of Selection :
Application forms completed within the time stipulated /The quality of the proposed
performance / The commitment and motivation of the group/ Workshops participation
Animations:
You will have to make animations in the different university restaurants on the campus or in
the downtown. You will have to realize at least once during the week an animation of 10 minutes
minimum. You must prepare it in advance in order to present it to students. It is important to
promote the festival towards the students of Besancon. You could for example play a scene of your
show, sing traditional songs and dance traditional dances... This animation can be the same as the
one you will realize during the parade. All your ideas are welcome.
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MORAL CONTRACT
I, the undersigned (please print name in block
letters).............................................................................................................,
the leader of the group...................................................................................
undertake to respect the following commitments :
To run a workshop
Theme :
Aim :
Leader :
Desired number of participants:
To participate in a workshop
number wishing to participate:
Participate in all official meeting and nterviews on radio or on TV
To join in all the discussions after the performances
For the troops which are more than 10 persons., to pay the costs : sets, props, and the costs
which concern the accomodation and the catering
Commit yourselves to not cancel at least 1 month before
To participate in the parade, as well as to attend official meetings with sponsors, radio...
Propositions for the parade:
Country,........................................., date........................................
Signature
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DETAILS
YOUR GROUP : name, address, telephone, fax, e-mail
GROUP LEADER: name, address (essential), telephone, fax, e-mail
WORKSHOP LEADER : name, address (essential), telephone, fax, e-mail
Number of participants: (including group leader and workshop leader)
List of participants : first name, surname (in that order), sex, date, place and country of birth,
passport number (except for French group)
First name


Surname
Sex
Date of birth
Place and
country
Passport number
Function *
actor, leader, technician...
Observers:
First name
Surname
Sex
Date of birth
Place and
country
Passport
number
Function *
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* actor, leader, technician...
Warning : all persons figuring in this list are responsible for their own accommodation charges
Accommodation : do you have any particular requirements (indicate beside each name )
- Double room
- Single room
YOUR PLAY
–title and author:
–length of the play
–A short synopsis
Do you want to subtitle the play on stage or give some document before the beginning of the
play?
Why did you decide to participate in this student festival?
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Documents which must accompany your application
Photocopies of documents which prove your student status for the group
Photographs or video of your performance
Your technical requirements
- Lighting plan
- Dimensions of necessary acting area
- Other
List of objects which you need but cannot transport ( it must be complete)
To be returned to us please by e-mail before
April, 1rst 2015
We regret that forms which are incomplete or unclear
cannot be considered
If you have difficulty in answering any question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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