CONTACT AND INFORMATION
Felix Sodemann
theaterpreis@iti-germany.de
In 2015, the Federal Theatre Prize was awarded for the first time by Prof. Monika Grütters, former Minister of State for Culture and Media, for special achievements by small and medium-sized theatres.
FEDERAL THEATRE PRIZE 2015
"I see the prize as an 'encouragement prize'. It is intended to honor and strengthen theatres in their role as places of aesthetic engagement with social issues. The selection of prize winners reflects the unique artistic diversity of the theatre landscape in Germany," said Monika Grütters (Minister of State for Culture 2013 - 2021).
The Federal Theatre Prize is aimed at small and medium-sized theatres - especially those outside the major cities - whose programmes in the 2014/15 season formed the basis of the evaluation. With the prize money totaling 900,000 €, the federal government wants to encourage these theatres to continue successful examples of cultural work that has an impact on urban society.
A total of 180 guests attended the prize ceremony at the Akademie der Künste Berlin on January 29, 2016. The moderator, Tobi Müller, led through the evening. Balbina provided the musical entertainment.
In 2015, the jury consisted of:
- Barbara Behrendt
- Holger Bergmann
- Detlef Brandenburg
- Barbara Mundel
- Anne Peter