Sibiu International Theatre Festival to host debate on reconstruction after the COVID-19 pandemic

Specialists from abroad attending the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) will discuss on Saturday, August 29, how to reconstruct after the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of the Therme Forum: Theatre and Architecture. "Session VII - How to better rebuild after COVID-19. August 29: 13:00hrs - 60 minutes. Speakers: Anthony Sargent - International Cultural Advisor; Tateo Nakajima - Arup. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought strong global changes and made a huge impact on the arts and culture sector. Fundamental inconsistencies in the structuring and operations of the industry have been brought to the surface Restricted access to live cultural experiences has increased the appetite for a return to previous events How can institutions create more sustainable ecosystems in the face of future changes? As we return to the life before COVID-19, we have the opportunity to develop resilient organisations," reads a FITS press statement. Therme Forum: Theatre and Architecture is a structure associated with the festival, dedicated to the way in which architectural design, programming, technology and evolution of communities will form the theatres and the participatory experience of the future. The event translates into a series of conversations with world-class architects, designers, artists and cultural managers about theatre and the value of extensive, visionary investment in culture. The Therme Forum inspires and challenges participants by examining historical examples, perspectives, best practices, and trends from around the world. Through various dialogues, participants examine the connection between the performing arts and their buildings and how this relationship shapes up and influences the community in terms of financial and social sustainability, as well as the evolution of performing arts. FITS is the largest and most important festival in Sibiu, which starts on Friday, August 20, and runs throughout August 29. AGERPRES (RO - author: Isabela Paulescu, editor: Karina Olteanu; EN - author: Corneliu-Aurelian Colceriu, editor: Cristina Zaharia)

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