Producing in the performing arts is a special field of work that takes particular forms in the independent performing arts. Producers have an interface function between the administrative processes (i.e. everything relating to funding, contracts and payments), production (everything relating to the realisation of the performance - from the procurement of materials to transport and travel issues) and also in relation to the artistic concept.

We want to talk to our guests about the challenges of this field of work. What are the interesting and enjoyable aspects what are the difficult aspects? How can you establish yourself as a performing arts producer in Germany? And what fields of work are there, from the ‘classic’ development of productions to festival work and straight distribution/booking? In addition to inputs, we look forward to discussions and conversations with you. 

Our guests:

Sofie Luckhardt works with produktionsbande, a decentrally organized network for production managers, producers, art workers, and all protagonists of artistic production in the independent performing arts. The network facilitates supraregional knowledge exchange and provides space for experimental exploration.

Anna Wille is a freelance dramaturge and production manager. As part of the production office ehrliche arbeit - freies Kulturbüro, she works in production management and project development and as an artistic director and dramaturge. She also works as a consultant and seminar leader for artists in the independent performing arts scene as part of the Berlin Performing Arts Programm.

Wolfgang Hoffmann is a dancer and cultural entrepreneur. He was co-founder and long-time director of fabrik Potsdam and director of the Dublin Fringe Festival in Ireland. With the dance company fabrik Potsdam he created 12 creations and danced in over 700 guest performances worldwide. Based in Berlin since 2009, he is the founder and director of the artist agency Aurora Nova, which stages shows in the genres of contemporary circus, physical theatre and new theatre forms all over the world.

The MONTHLY MEET-UP is a networking meeting for transnational artists who are new in Berlin. It offers the opportunity:

• to get advice on administrative questions relevant for your artistic work in Berlin (such as tax number, KSK (social security fund for artists) or visa issues),
• to meet members of Berlin’s culture institutions and get to know their work,
• to meet fellow artists and support each other.