Organisation Summary
Our Vision
To empower and inspire the performing arts community through innovative leadership and platform development.
Our Mission
To create a dynamic and inclusive arts community by providing access to cutting-edge resources, leadership opportunities, and platforms for sustainable creative expression. We strive to drive engagement and cultivate a love for the arts through exhibition, education, collaboration, and community building.
Our Programs and Products
Kenya International Theatre Festival (KITFest)
KITFest is an immersive and enlightening theatrical experience, where diverse performances and educational opportunities come together to inspire and connect artists and audiences from around the world.
Kenya Theatre Awards (KTA)
Kenya Theatre Awards (KTAs) is a premier platform that recognises and rewards outstanding achievements in the theatre industry, elevating the standard of excellence in Kenya's theatrical landscape.
Theatre KE (Web)
Theatre KE website is a comprehensive online platform that provides an easily accessible centre for listing all performing arts performances in Kenya. It serves as a discovery space for performing arts enthusiasts, providing detailed information on upcoming performances and making it easy for users to find and book tickets. By providing a centralised location for all performing arts-related information, the website aims to promote the growth and development of the performing arts industry in Kenya and make it more accessible to audiences. In addition, it aims to capture and share valuable performing arts consumption data that would contribute valuable analysis on development trends within the Kenyan performing arts industry.
KITFest Stager
KITFest Stager is a program that helps existing theatre companies to improve their operations and reach their full potential by providing them with a comprehensive set of tools and resources, including template productions that serve as a guide for legal obligations, organisational structure, creative processes, product packaging, promotion, audience relationship management, and sustainability strategies. The goal of the program is to support theatre companies in achieving financial stability and sustainability, while also promoting growth in the industry and positive socio-economic impact.
Theatre Publishers
Theatre Publishers is a publishing section aimed at addressing the gap in theatre-related publications in Kenya and Africa. With a focus on publishing books, plays, and journals on theatre, the goal of Theatre Publishers is to promote theatre content dissemination and documentation, while also providing a platform for theatre artists and enthusiasts to showcase their work. The publication of high-quality content will encourage critical discourse and research on theatre, contributing to the growth and preservation of the theatre industry in Kenya and Africa. The establishment of Theatre Publishers is a significant step forward for the theatre industry and will be closely monitored to ensure a positive impact. Currently, Theatre Publishers has published the Journal of East African Theatre (Vol. 1).
Frequently Asked Questions
The KITFest Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts, particularly in the fields of theatre and the performing arts. We aim to bring artists and audiences together through immersive and educational experiences.
The KITFest Trust is the organizer and host of KITFest the festival, an annual celebration of diverse performances and educational opportunities in the arts.
The KITFest Trust offers a range of programs and initiatives aimed at supporting and promoting the arts. These include showcase platforms and opportunities, capacity building programs, digital innovations, residencies, partnerships, an excellence awards scheme and more.
Yes, the KITFest Trust is always open to new ideas and programs to support the arts. If you have a proposal, please feel free to reach out to us at the KITFest Contact Page.
Yes, the KITFest Trust provides various career opportunities, including volunteering opportunities at the KITFest Festival and training opportunities through our workshops and masterclasses. Additionally, we are always increasing our staff numbers and announce opportunities from time to time.
You can support the KITFest Trust by providing access to networks, making a donation, volunteering your time, attending our events, or engaging with any/all of our products' social channels. You can also support us by sharing our mission and work with others, and by becoming a partner or sponsor. To contact us, please visit the KITFest Contact Page.