The 9th Asia Theatre Education Center International Forum was held from May 19th to May 21st, 2015 in Cali, Colombia, which is hosted by the Asia Theatre Education Centre (ATEC) and organized by Universidad del Valle, Colombia. The theme of the forum is Games in Theatre Pedagogy. Representatives of 15 drama schools from 14 countries and regions, four international organizations and art troupes, totaling 140 people, attended the forum.
The 10th Directors’ Meeting, Executive Directors’ Meeting and General Assembly of the Asia Theatre Education Centre (ATEC) were held during the forum. The general election of director-general of ATEC was made successfully. Meanwhile, Xu Xiang, director-general of ATEC, appointed vice director-general, executive director, directors, cadres and staff of ATEC.
Experts and scholars conducted a lively and thorough discussion on the theme during the forum. Three teachers, Chen Gang, Bian Wentong and Li Yadi, from The Central Academy of Drama delivered a speech at the forum. Professor Chen Gang was also invited to hold master class for local students by the organizer. The play Macbeth was performed by the Acting Department of The Central Academy of Drama at the festival.