In addition to her Solo and Collaborative works as an artist, Brina Stinehelfer also works as an independent producer, production manager, curator and organizer, bringing projects, networks, festivals, discussions, and events to life. She also works as a juror, reporter and reviewer, contemplating and assessing theater, performance, and the larger connotations of the two in writing.
| Absinth Aperitif Soiree- Fashion WeekProducer / Organizer Absinth and orchestras, surrealism and silent film- take a wild ride through the glamour and excitement of 1920’s Berlin in a very special location- Das Ehemalige Stummfilmkino Delphi, a beautiful original 1920‘s silent film cinema in Berlin! The program included surrealist theater, silent film, live music, and a very special fashion performance presenting two Berlin designers’ collections, as a part of the official program of the Berlin fashion week! January 20 & 21, 2012 / das ehemaliges Stummfilmkino Delphi / Berlin, Germany |
| Absinth Aperitif SoireeProducer / Organizer The orignal event that started the craze! Per Aspera Productions opened up the doors of Das Ehemaliges Stummfilmkino Delphi for the first major event in this historic location for the last 70 years.Das Ehemaliges Stummfilmkino Delphi (former silent film cinema Delphi) was one of the first cinemas in the world, its beautiful interior remains perfectly intact from the days of its golden age as one of the most popular meeting points for the arts scene of 1920's Berlin.The program included samplings of surrealist theater, silent film, and fashion performance, channeling the spirit of the roaring 20's. Program and Pictures |
| The Freelancers PartyOrganizer / Animator Brina organized and animated the working group "The Independent Party" at the IETM Krakow Meeting. This session identified and tackled the challenges freelancers face in this time of changes, and find ways to strengthen the benefits of working independently. Through creative thinking and productive problem solving, we worked towards identifying and developing active, viable solutions and strategies, to create a “toolbox” for freelancers, which members can integrate into their practices; as individuals, or united in the Independent Party! In cooperation with Francesca Romana Ciardi. 6-9 October / IETM Krakow / Krakow, Poland |
| Makerplatz FestivalInitiator, Organizer Brina was a part of the planning committee, brainstorming, planning, and managing over 40 different workshops, performances and events that were a part of the Makerplatz festival 2011. Her own contribution, "Live Docu Performance" was a simultaneous performance and documentation, linking the many activites and makers involved. Sept 30.-Oct 1. 2011 / Betahaus / Berlin, Germany |
| The Independent StoryOrganizer / Animator Brina proposed, organized and led the working group "The Independent Story" at IETM Stockholm in coordination with Francesca Romana Ciardi. This working group, consisting of mini presentations from geographically diverse IETM members, provides a space for those whose nametags read "freelance" to share their experiences, successes, challenges, and benefits as independents within the field of cultural management and creative production. April, 2011 / IETM Stockholm / Stockholm, Sweden |
| Wanted & For Sale Office @ TransmedialeOrganizer, Initiator, Excecuter Brina worked in collaboration with kom.post collective to propose, organize and carry out the activities of the "Wanted and For Sale Office", a permanent presence for knowledge exchange and participant/guest interaction at the Transmediale Festival 2011 in Berlin. Her own contribution, "Lost Connections Box" provided an interactive performative platform for intellectual exchange. February, 2011 / Haus der Kulturen der Welt / Berlin, Germany
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| IETM GlasgowReporter Brina worked as a reporter for the IETM Glasgow meeting, attending, participating, reflecting, and writing about the working groups during the meeting. Exploring the theme, “VOICES”: the political and artistic voices, individual and collective, with different languages and tones, in Europe and beyond, paying attention to the environment and reflecting the economy, this meeting examined the space, both physical and metaphorical, that artists inhabit in order to create work of integrity; one that provokes and challenges; drives and propels our culture. November 2010 / The Arches / Glasgow, Scotland |
| Production ManagerPass Brina worked as a production manager on the dance project "Pass" by Lis:sanga Dance Company. The piece involved 50 non-professional dancers from 10 countries in the ages of 4 to 70. It was produced and performed on an airplane landing dock at the former airport Flughafen Templehof in Berlin. August- September 2010 / Flughafen Templehof / Berlin, Germany |
| Production ManagerThe Folklore and Artistic Troupe of Dhalaristan Brina managed and organized the production and tour of "The Folklore and Artistic Troupe of Dhalaristan" in collaboration with Meyrick Kaminski. The project involved a series of workshops and performances over the period of 7 months with over 50 international participants. The project went on a 10 week tour of the Balkans, driving from Berlin to Istanbul conducting workshops and performances in 9 different cities. This project was made possible with a grant from the European Cultural Foundation. November 2009 - July 2010 / International |
| Producer, Curator, OrganizerIETM Berlin Brina produced and curated "Showcase K44" with Les Travaux Caches for the IETM Berlin meeting. The showcase consisted of 10 different dance, theater and performance pieces, produced on 3 different stages on one day. Brina also helped with the general planning and organized volunteers for the meeting. April 2010 / K44 / Berlin, Germany |
| ReporterIETM Vilnius Brina worked as a reporter for the IETM Vilnius meeting, attending, participating, reflecting, and writing about the working groups during the meeting. The meeting in Vilnius dealt with Eastern promises on one hand and Western expectations on the other. It explored colonization of all sorts, going from the East to the West and vice versa; and the territories culture and art have colonised in our own societies. October 2009 / Menu Spaustuve / Vilnius, Lithuania |
| JurorTotal Theater Awards Brina was a part of the pre-selection jury of the Total Theater Awards at the Edinburgh Festival, 2009. She was sent to watch and evaluate over 50 shows during the course of the festival. Since 1987 the Total Theatre Awards have honoured the most innovative theatre makers performing at the Fringe. Following lengthy debate, awards are given across three categories: Work by Emerging Artists/Company; Physical/Visual and Devised Performance and Innovation and Experimentation August 2009 / Edinburgh Festival / Edinburgh, Scotland |
| ReviewerFringe Review Brina worked as a reviewer for Fringe Review at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. Her reviews of 15 different shows were published in print and online. Fringe Review is a team of writers, performers, directors, producers and theatre practioners who are passionate about theatre. Fringe review provides considered reviews of theatre, and productions from chosen Fringe Events internationally. August 2009 / Edinburgh Fringe Festival / Edinburgh, Scotland |
| ReporterIETM Bratislava Brina worked as a reporter for the IETM Bratislava meeting, attending, participating, reflecting, and writing about the working groups during the meeting. IETM Bratislava was conceived in interaction with “2009: the European Year of Creativity and Innovation”. The question raised was: What culture without education? What education without culture? The link between culture and education seems obvious. But is it really so in practice? April 2009 / Divadelna Nitra Association / Bratislava, Slovakia |
| ReporterIETM Zurich Brina worked as a reporter for the IETM Zurich meeting, attending, participating, reflecting, and writing about the working groups during the meeting. The meeting was hosted by Theaterhaus Gessnerallee Zurich, and tackled the theme "Misunderstanding", through different working groups, meeting groups, infocells, one learning session and a plenary session. November 2008 / Theaterhaus Gessnerallee / Zurich, Switzerland
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| Production AssistantGob Squad - Saving the World Brina worked with the internationally acclaimed theater collective Gob Squad as a production assistant, to help with the production and development of Saving The World. Her work included practical organization, as well as artistic support and feedback during the development process. March - July 2008 / HAU / Berlin, Germany |
| Production AssistantThe Wooster Group - Hamlet Brina worked with the internationally acclaimed theater company The Wooster Group as a production assistant, to help with the production and development of Hamlet. Her work included practical organization and action, throughout the rehearsal process, and on tour in Europe. January - June 2007 / Performing Garage / New York, USA |
