The Interdisciplinary Dialogue project set out to prepare future theatre professionals for the demands of a rapidly evolving creative industry, shaped by technological advancements and shifting global dynamics. The aim was to provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to rethink their role in modern theatre, fostering innovation through cross-disciplinary collaboration. At its core, the project sought to develop versatile professionals who could adapt to industry shifts, handle challenges, and stay resilient in uncertain career landscapes, encourage the use of digital tools and interactive learning methods in higher education to enhance both technical and artistic capabilities, bridge the gap between academia and the professional world by strengthening partnerships between universities and the theatre industry, introduce a holistic approach to theatre-making by merging different disciplines, including green skills and approiaches in theatre making —to create more dynamic and forward-thinking productions, and create educational resources and teaching materials to ensure that interdisciplinary methods could be shared and adopted beyond the scope of this project.
The ID project aimed to shape a new kind of theatre professional, one skilled in blending artistic disciplines—a key aspect of contemporary theatre. By supporting collaboration, it provided participants with tools to navigate the increasingly interdisciplinary art industries. A core goal was to harness theatre’s multidisciplinary nature to introduce new educational methods, strengthening both artistic training and higher education. Using research-based learning in a diverse environment, participants enhanced their adaptability, communication, and critical thinking. The pandemic highlighted the limits of single-discipline education, reinforcing the need for interdisciplinary approaches. ID project pioneered cross-disciplinary courses, merging fields like music, acting, directing, digital technology, movement, antropology, environmmental studies, aboriginal performance. This training helped students embrace new skills, forming a university consortium to further these essential skill combinations. The project also emphasized theatre’s role in fostering new professions and international cooperation. By engaging across cultures, participants deepened their artistic abilities and appreciation for ID in both creative and educational