Journée portes ouvertes 2026

International Visual Theatre

Join us for a special open house day, on the eve of a season like no other, since IVT will be blowing out 50 candles in 2027! Come discover a preview of the new season, dive into our history, take part in workshops and awareness trails… and share with us what has driven us for half a century. From 10am to 6:30pm – Free entry with LSF/FR interpreters present. Whether you are a culture enthusiast, a professional, or simply curious, this day is the ideal opportunity to share a unique moment with us… and even catch a glimpse of our next creation! Workshops and trails require mandatory reservation, free of charge:1. IVT Tour a. 10:30am: tour in French – Departure: meeting point (hall) – 30-45 min – 10 people maximum b. 2pm: tour in LSF – Departure: meeting point (hall) – 30-45 min – 10 people Dive into the history of IVT, from its founding to its move to cité Chaptal, through a guided tour offered in French Sign Language or spoken French. 2. Storytelling workshop for children in LSF 11:30am – Meet at the meeting point (hall) – 45 min – From age 6 – 15 people maximum Accompanied by a Deaf artist, children rediscover their favorite stories in LSF and learn a few signs so they can tell it themselves in turn. 3. Children's game trail in LSF a. 10:45am – Departure from the training stand (hall) – 30 min – From age 6 – 10 people maximum b. 4:45pm – Departure from the training stand (hall) – 30 min – From age 6 – 10 people maximum A playful trail led by Deaf trainers from the Training department to allow children to immerse themselves in sign language. 4. Deaf culture awareness trail a. 12:15pm – Departure from the training stand (hall) – 30 min – From age 16 – 10 people maximum b. 3:30pm – Departure from the training stand (hall) – 30 min – From age 16 – 10 people maximum An immersion to understand what "not hearing" means and to discover Deaf culture with our trainers. 5. Theater workshop 3pm – Meet at the meeting point in the hall – 30 min – From age 6 – 15 people maximum A workshop to understand how to tell a story or convey emotions through body movements and facial expressions. 6. Sign-singing workshop: IVT's Deaf anthem 4pm – Meet at the meeting point in the hall – 45 min – From age 6 – 15 people maximum Discover a typically Deaf art form: sign-singing. Learn the basics of IVT's Deaf anthem accompanied by a Deaf facilitator. 7. Sign language happy hour 5:30pm – Mezzanine – 1h – 10 people maximum A friendly moment to practice sign language over a drink and games, whatever your level. CONTACT US TO RESERVE YOUR SPOTS! > contact@ivt.frFree access, no reservation needed – With LSF/FR interpreter: · IVT Stands 10am-1pm / 2pm-6pm – Hall Presentation of teams, projects, programming, training. Registration and ticketing available on site. · Rummage sale, exhibition and publications stand 10am-1pm / 2pm-6:30pm – Salle Alfredo Corrado IVT is selling costumes, accessories and posters from past shows, and offers an exhibition of posters from its most memorable creations. You can also discover or rediscover video excerpts from these creations. The publications stand will showcase its latest books, available for purchase, as well as older editions at discounted prices. An activity on the theme of Deaf history will also be offered!

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