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Krasna Company
France, Marseille
Posted on: Mar. 22, 2026
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Description:
Description of the organism
Krasna is a theatre and performance company led by Manon Worms, writer and director. Based in Marseille, the company has been developing a community-based project there since 2020.
Named after a word that means both "red" and "beautiful" in several languages, Krasna seeks to bring brilliance and beauty to the stage and beyond, and to renew creative processes to foster encounters between artistic work, creative teams, and audiences. The company
's research focuses on the struggles related to gender practices and minority experiences, political struggles reworked through personal experience, and how writing, performance, and embodied expression can strengthen these connections. Krasna is determined to champion these struggles through intersectional activism. The shows are created collaboratively by artists from diverse artistic backgrounds, united by this shared commitment. They come to life both on and off stage, in collaboration with local associations, collectives, and institutions advocating for minority rights. Participatory workshops, artistic actions, shared rehearsals, and research labs open to multiple local artists are integrated into the creative projects, always through a common lens: opening up spaces for self-expression, exploring otherness within ourselves and with others, and experiencing how words intertwined with bodies can give strength, desire, and pride.
The company receives support for all its projects from the City of Marseille, the Sud Region, the Bouches-du-Rhône Department, and the DRAC PACA (Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur).
Following the creation of Cœurs Fugitifs in 2020 (winner of the ARTCENA prize), the company is developing two new projects, culminating in 2024 and 2025:
Indestructible (winner of the SACD Theatre Fund prize), premiered in November 2024 at La Garance, the national stage in Cavaillon, and toured to the Théâtre de la Cité internationale and the Théâtre des Célestins in 2025; and
Arcanes, premiered in June 2025 at the Théâtre du Bordeau in Saint-Genis-Pouilly and presented as part of the J'Crains Dégun Festival at La Friche Belle de Mai; Les Salins, the national stage in Martigues; and at 3bisF in partnership with the Théâtre Antoine Vitez in Aix-en-Provence as part of the Festival Parallèle. This project received funding from the TRAVERSES network's Shared Co-production Fund.
Various shorter formats (staged readings, etc.) were presented at the Festival Parallèle and the Actoral Festival.
In addition to its core creative activity, the company develops partnerships with community and institutional organizations in the Marseille area for cultural initiatives (social centers, prisons, community health and prevention associations, support services for women victims of violence, socio-cultural mediation services, local employment centers, etc.), supported by the City of Marseille's Women's Rights and Anti-Discrimination Department, the DRAC PACA (Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region), the ARS (Regional Health Agency), and various partner creative and distribution organizations. Seeking to foster connections with the social and healthcare sectors, the company has been an associate member of the Art, Care, Citizenship network since 2025, led by 3 bisf, an arts center located in the Montperrin Hospital in Aix-en-Provence; and participated in three editions of the J'Crains Dégun festival, organized by the associations Solidarité Femmes 13, CIDFF Phocéen, and Planning Familial 13, in 2022 and 2025. Co-organized the Aoziz of Inclusion intersectional queer festival in 2022 and 2023; participated in the Feminist Zone of Occupation at the Old Port with the Marseille 8 March committee in 2023.
The Krasna Company is committed to respecting the Ministry's Plan to Combat VHSS in live performance.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working closely with project leader Manon Worms and administrator Nadia Lacchin, and reporting to the office, the production manager will collaborate on the company's activities according to the guidelines defined by the artistic project and its impact on the local community.
Discussions on the strategic vision for the company's development are also welcome.
Responsibilities:
1/ Production: Upcoming creation 2027/28
The company is entering the production planning phase for a new work scheduled for the 2027/28 season. Several partnerships are already underway. Manon Worms will begin a writing residency in March 2026 at Villa Dora Maar with the Scène nationale de Cavaillon, potentially at the Chartreuse-CNES in Villeneuve-les-Avignon in the fall of 2026 to write the text.
For this production, the responsibilities will be:
Developing a production strategy in collaboration with the project leader and the administrator
; supporting the project's development from an artistic and partnership perspective through consulting, support, and proactive suggestions;
building relationships with new partners and prospecting for co-production or pre-purchase partners both locally and nationally;
attending production meetings between the project leader and the administrator;
and attending certain production meetings with partners.
2/ Community Engagement: Related to the “En Place” project:
“En Place” is a cultural action project involving Manon Worms, Amandine Grousson (boxer-actress), and Emeline Massip (dancer) that explores our perceptions of space by blending movement techniques from boxing and dance with embodied expression and storytelling. The workshops are being developed within the associations Because U Art, Banlieues Santé, and the Marseille LGBT Center, and are supported by several partners (DRAC, ARS, Théâtre de la Criée, Théâtre de la Cité, 3 bis f…). The tasks for this project will be:
Developing and defining a development strategy for educational and cultural activities;
Seeking partnerships with social and socio-cultural organizations;
Occasional attendance at certain workshops to provide an external perspective and feedback;
3/ Coordination and logistics:
Collaborative development of the company's overall calendar;
Preparation of residency and future tour schedules in conjunction with the company team and host venues;
Preparation of roadmaps
Coordination of the link with the team and the public relations and communications teams of partner or host venues.
Occasional presence at certain residences, performances or key events.
Description of the desired profile
PROFILE AND EXPECTED SKILLS
Genuine motivation to champion the company's project
Good knowledge of the live performance network (theatre and performance art) at the regional and national levels
Good understanding of the challenges involved in production development
Enjoys working in a collaborative and listening environment
Sensitivity to, or even personal commitment to, the values and political issues championed by the company (feminist struggles, minority rights)
Organizational skills and autonomy
Excellent communication skills, rigor, initiative, and responsiveness
Proficiency in office software and collaborative tools
Writing skills
Application Deadline:
Mar. 27, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
France,
Marseille
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