Performing Arts
As part of our one-year residency programs, performing artists from Bremen have the opportunity to utilize the professional rehearsal spaces and performance halls at the Zentrum für Kunst for the development of their solo or ensemble projects. The results of this timeframe are regularly presented to the public as performances in the context of our professional programming, ranging from interdisciplinary projects, theatre, storytelling, children and youth theatre, and contemporary dance. During the 2023/24 season, four residencies were awarded in the performing arts category by a professional jury.
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Residents 2024/25
KA2OH – Collective for Young Audiences was founded in 2019 by independent artists Alexandra Benthin, Alex Gesch, and Karina Schieck. Combining expertise in pedagogy, dance, theater, and extensive experience within and beyond Bremen’s art scene, these three artists bring a wealth of knowledge to their work. With an ongoing shift of individual roles within the collective, the collaborative approach of KA2OH is characterized by an exploratory and open-minded attitude. In addition they involve external experts in order to bring their projects and performances to life.
The TanzKollektivBremen serves as a platform for contemporary dance and is already well-known in Bremen for its high-quality dance productions. Currently, the collective includes dancers and choreographers Magali Sander Fett and Neus Ledesma Vidal, dramatic advisor Judith Strodtkötter, and cultural manager Ulrike Osten.
Residents 2023/24
Bühne Cipolla comprises composer and musician Gero John and director/puppeteer Sebastian Kautz. Together they transform renowned works of world literature into sophisticated puppet theater for adults, while accompanied by live music. The duo collaborates regularly with theaters across Germany and is one of Bremen’s most travelled performance groups.
KAMERA is an artistic persona created by the versatile artist Felix Reisel. Residing at the Zentrum für Kunst in the Fusion Music/Theater category, KAMERA navigates the boundaries between human and machine, genders, cultures, and generations.
Pretty Playful Productions (PPP) consists of Johanna Schlösser, Miriam Röder, and Michael von Schönberg. PPP focuses on dance theater for young audiences, blending abstract and figurative elements with dynamic movement. The ensemble has worked together for five years while developing their own distinct, recognizable style.
The performance halls are also available to external performing artists and ensembles from Bremen, enhancing the vibrant cultural presence of the Zentrum für Kunst with 90 performances each season.
Explore the program here.
To qualify for a residency, applicants must be professionally active, independent artists residing in Bremen. A compelling application is required, including a description of project ideas or productions. If accepted, each project must be performed at the Zentrum für Kunst at least twice during the one-year residency. There are no age limits or additional restrictions.
A rotating panel awards residencies, with a focus on diversity, variety, and gender balance. Projects are judged equally on quality and originality.
