KRILA Creative Laboratory of Contemporary Theatre KRILA

KRILA is an Arts Organization initiated by contemporary theatre artists and educators Ivana Peranic (Croatia) and Jorge Correa Bethencourt (Spain) in 2011 in Rijeka, Croatia. Vision: Creating exploratory environment, creative spaces and collaborative dynamics in the field of contemporary theatre in Rijeka and Croatia, as well as developing the city and the region as strong and vibrant center of new tendencies in theatre and performing arts, connected with the European and world centers and organizations in the field. Mission: • providing regular and high-quality education in the field of contemporary theatre, as well as creating opportunities for the professional development for artists and educators • fostering contemporary theatre creations by professional artists as well as young creators and children • organizing local, regional and international cultural and social events • promoting and popularising contemporary theatre in Rijeka and the region KRILA has in its name the basic guidelines for its work. These are a development and practice of creativity as an artistic, social and personal value; fostering education, research and laboratory approach to theatre and performing arts; constantly questioning the methods and ways of creating, performing and learning; encompassing, connecting and experimenting with different manifestations of contemporary theatre including other hybrid forms of performing arts. Key activities are production of theatre performances and performing arts projects; creation and organization of a regular educational program for children, youth and adults in which emphasis is placed on participants as co-creators; organization of master classes for the professional development of contemporary performing artists, developing collaborations with local artists, young artists, students, associations, schools, institutions, and networking and collaborating with international artists and organizations in the field.