Any natural or legal person who is permanently resident or based in Saxony, works professionally in the field of the performing arts and produces their own artistic works may become a full member of the association.

Full members must provide evidence that they have worked independently for at least twenty-four months prior to their application for membership, that they are continuously engaged in artistic work and that they regularly offer public events or performances. Full members must accept the association's statutes, actively promote the association's goals and pay regular membership fees in accordance with our membership fee regulations.

Any natural or legal person who is committed to the purpose of the association and wishes to support it through regular contributions can become an associate member.

To apply for membership, please fill out the registration form below. We will then 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.