Opera Lab (Serbia), in partnership with Atrium (North Macedonia), invites young people aged 18–25 to take part in a cross-border creative workshop inspired by the immersive monodrama Crocodile. The activity is supported by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) – WB Youth Cultural Fund.

This workshop will address gender identity and gender nonconformity, exploring the emotional and social challenges that can arise from these experiences — including exclusion, internal conflicts, peer pressure, and discrimination. Through the Sesame drama therapy approach, participants will have the opportunity to explore their stories, emotions, and identities in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space.

Guided by a team of a theatre director Ana Grigorović, actor Đorđe Živadinović Grgur, psychologist Mirjana Marković and andragogue Maja Maksimović, the process will combine storytelling, movement, imagination, and personal reflection, offering a supportive environment for young people who are navigating questions of identity and belonging.

Who can apply?

Young people aged 18–25 from Serbia and North Macedonia who wish to explore themes of gender identity, gender nonconformity, and emotional well-being through creative expression. No previous theatre experience is required.

What will you gain?

• A space to express and better understand your own experience
• Creative tools for emotional and personal insight
• Supportive peer exchange across borders
• Skills in movement, drama, and storytelling
• Contribution to the artistic development of the future performance Crocodile

Workshop format

• Cross-border sessions (in-person and online)
• Method: Sesame drama therapy
• Working language: Serbian
• Dates and locations: Dec 10, 2025 & Dec 11, 2025, Little Theatre “Duško Radović”

How to apply

Application form

Deadline:  Nov 30, 2025

Safe space policy

The workshop follows the principles of non-violence, confidentiality, trauma-informed practice, inclusive communication, and respect for personal boundaries, ensuring psychological safety for every participant.

This activity is supported by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) through the WB Youth Cultural Fund.