Cooperations: Diverse Networking
The Institute for Music Theater (IMT) networks nationally and internationally with select cultural institutions and opera houses. Karlsruhe, a cultural magnet that boasts the Center for Art and Media Technology (ZKM) and the University of Design (HfG), offers unique perspectives as a collaborative partner. The two neighboring institutions offer synergies for learning, working, developing, and researching together.
Academy of Fine Arts, Vienna:
Cooperation in training for stage design under the direction of Professor Anna Viebrock.
Festivals:
Collaborations enable young singers to perform at established festivals. Co-productions have been created with: Ludwigsburg Festival • Schwetzingen Festival • International Handel Festival Karlsruhe.
Networking with Opera Houses:
During the study course: students are hired for guest engagements in minor roles, which are credited as part of the individual study plan, in the opera repertoire exam and as public performances: Augsburg Theater • Darmstadt State Theater • Freiburg Theater • Heidelberg Theater • Karlsruhe State Theater • Mannheim National Theater, Pforzheim State Theater • Stuttgart State Opera.
Competitions:
Regular participation of students in national and international competitions (New Voices, Belvedere, and ARD, among others.)
There is a close cooperation with:
The Ring Award Graz, an international competition for directing and stage design
Institutions:
Funding through grants, master classes, and performance opportunities: Richard Wagner Association Karlsruhe • Richard Wagner Association Pforzheim • International Handel Academy • Lions Clubs Karlsruhe • Rotary Club Karlsruhe • Heinrich Hertz Society
Municipal Cooperation, including:
Evangelical Adult Education (special concert formats); Drais Elementary and Public High School Karlsruhe (student music theater workshops for children); Children's Culture Festival Karlsruhe (music theater workshops, improvisations for the children of Karlsruhe as part of school recess programs); Helmholtz High School (participation in IMT opera productions); Corpus Ballet School (participation in IMT opera productions); Weinweg School for the Visually Impaired (workshops, IMT tours).
Finding Agents:
Regular agency auditions organized by the IMT make it easier for students to start careers and enable them to gain initial experience with guest engagements during the study course. Long-term cooperation with the following artist management offices: Hartmut Haase • Agency Klein • ZAV Artist Agency • Inge Tennigkeit Opera Agency • Bernhard Preuss Theater Agency • Tact International Art Management • IMG Artists • Kalle Koiso-Kanttila International Opera Artists • Boris Orlob Management