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About
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Under the Radar (UTR) is an annual theater festival that spotlights international artists ranging from emerging talents to masters in the field. The festival is a wild mix of works by ensembles, solo artists, writers, and creators. The ultimate goal of UTR is to offer a crash course in theater that is exciting, independent, and experimental, created by some of the most dynamic artists working today. In its five-year history, UTR has presented 67 productions from over 15 different countries. Some artists who have collaborated with UTR include SITI Company, Elevator Repair Service, Nature Theater of Oklahoma, Superamas, Abbey Theatre, Mike Daisey, Reggie Watts, Teatro De Los Andes, and many more.
The festival premiered at St. Ann’s Warehouse in January of 2005, focusing primarily on theater companies based in the United States. In 2006, UTR moved to The Public Theater to place itself in the heart of the American theater. In its second year, UTR branched out further into the international theater community. This festival featured performances from Brazil, the Netherlands, Australia, Indonesia, France, Austria, the United Kingdom and the U.S. The tradition continued in 2007, as the festival once again highlighted contemporary and independent work from around the world. The festival was expanded from five days to its current two week format.
"UNDER THE RADAR has become the leading destination for new theater work and continues to raise the visibility and curiosity for new theater with this dynamic festival. Arts Presenters is thrilled to partner with Mark Russell and the Public Theater throughout the year on both the festival and what is now the Under the Radar Initiative for the creation and dissemination of devised work." Sandra Gibson, CEO and President, Arts Presenters
Under The Radar Festival 2010 is a program of the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Annual Members Conference, with major funding by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Ford Foundation. The Festival is produced by Mark Russell and The Public Theater. www.undertheradarfestival.com.
UTR accepts submissions on a rolling basis. Please send DVD and information addressed to the Under The Radar Festival at The Public Theater. We will be in contact if we wish to find out more about the project. The program for UTR 2009 has been finalized.
Check out UTR on the following sites:
UTR Behind the Scenes
Myspace
To read the UTR Blog, click here.
