Any natural or legal person with a permanent residence or registered office in Saxony who works as an independent theatre or independent theatre maker with professional standards can become a full member of the association.

Full members must have demonstrably worked under independent conditions for at least twenty-four months prior to their application for membership, perform theatre work continuously and offer regular performances. Ordinary members must recognise the statutes of the association, actively support the aims of the association and pay regular contributions in accordance with our membership fee regulations.

Associate members can be any natural or legal person who is committed to the aims of the organisation and wishes to support it through regular contributions.

To apply for membership, please complete the application form below. We will contact you shortly regarding the next steps.

• Representation of the interests of the independent performing arts and artists in Saxony vis-à-vis the public, politicians and administrations
• Promotion of networking and visibility of the independent dance and theatre scene
• Organisation of projects and events
• Consultancy and training services 
• Equipment rental
• Provision of sample contracts
• Information on application and competition deadlines, initiatives and events from the independent performing arts
• Discounts for events at our partner venues and at GEMA

As part of our services in the regional association, a membership fee is due for each member at the beginning of the year. This is based on the amount determined by the general meeting and is divided for ordinary members according to venues, groups and individual artists as well as the size or financial strength of the group or organisation.

All information can be found in our membership fee regulations.

The State Association of Independent Theatres in Saxony (LFTS) is organised as an association: The members determine the direction and focus of the voluntary board's work at general meetings and members' meetings. Participation, active co-determination and transparency are therefore important pillars of the association's policy. The currently more than 70 members include independent theatres as well as ensembles, groups and individual artists. They all strengthen the position and weight of the regional association in the public eye and benefit from the network meetings and counselling services offered by the LFTS.