Vice President Li Xiaogang and Colleagues Arrived at Montreal 

    On January 26, led by the Vice President of China National Theater for Children Li Xiaogang, artists including two actors, one director and a script writer arrived at Montreal, Canada, to participate the Showcase 2016 of International Performing Art for Youth (IPAY).
    During the four-day exhibits, there are 17 pieces and 12 show segments from Canada, UK, Australia, Chile, Cuba, Sweden, New Zealand etc., and over 500 registered members joined this event. This is the 1st time CNTC went for IPAY. The artists of CNTC took this opportunity to have an extensive communication and learning with international participants.

Communicate with Interantional Delegates

To Begin with... （Canada）

The Secret Life of Suitcases （UK）

Vertical Influences (Canada)

About the IPAY
     International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY) was incorporated in 2001 as a service agency for producers, promoters, and presenters in the field. It grew out of the efforts of the pioneers of quality children's programming in the United States and Canada to organize the Annual International Showcase Conference. The first International Showcase was presented in Chicago in March 1979.

    In 1988, the Association of International Performing Arts Festivals for Children created a standing Showcase committee. In 1998, that committee began hosting a series of vision meetings with artists, presenters, and managers in the field which led to the formation of IPAY, a membership organization that to this day holds a central presence in the community and a reach that extends its impact throughout the year.

     In doing this work, IPAY challenges those in the field to continue to create, present, and contextualize youth and family programming to the highest possible standards. IPAY's membership consists of over 200 presenters, artists, and agents/managers from throughout North America. Leadership for the organization is provided by senior management from performing arts centers, artists doing exemplary work, and creative and committed managers/agents.

About the Showcase
    The first annual Showcase was held in Evanston, Illinois in March 1979. Showcases have since then been hosted by organizations and performing arts centers throughout North America. The annual Showcase (which includes performances, exhibits, networking opportunities, and more recently a pre-conference seminar) has attracted major companies, artists, and programmers who serve young audiences.
    Throughout the four-day event, these professionals share resources and view performances of national and international performing artists who have been selected through a rigorous jury process conducted by an international selection committee. The exhibit area provides display information and video material on touring productions. As an educational service to the field, the conference offers a series of panel discussions on current issues and trends.
     The Showcase is designed to encourage dialogue about the creation and presentation of that work among artists and presenters whose lives are devoted to the impact of this work.
 

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