Vision
The Supervistas have been around since 2012, dedicated to joyfully exploring the versatility of theatre, fostering critical thinking, and celebrating diversity of opinions. Our shared vision inspires us:
Everyone can talk about theater.
Mission
The Supervistas offer an inclusive and accessible entry point into the world of theatre. The challenges to participate in cultural life are diverse, as cultural engagement requires specific competencies. The outreach project collaborates with participants to develop «Future Skills» that enable them to actively engage as visitors and creators in the cultural landscape. This initiative is aimed at future cultural recipients.
Our Values
Appreciation
At Supervistas, individual strengths and competencies come together. They are our potential and drivers for a motivating and warm atmosphere.
Community
We work collaboratively in flat hierarchies, sharing functions and assuming roles that unleash our individual potential.
We empower our team and participants to contribute their unique perspectives and value them equally, thereby strengthening self-confidence.
Openness
Curiosity drives us. We promote respect, tolerance, and mindfulness towards different ways of being and thinking.
Flexibility
We are vibrant and agile. We respond to changing needs and circumstances with enthusiasm and flexibility. We are also willing to take risks and embrace experimentation.
History
The outreach project was launched in Basel in 2012 under the name «Die Voyeur*innen» (The Voyeurs). The project originated as an initiative of Kaserne Basel and junges theater basel.
After a successful start, the program expanded to Bern, Zurich, Lucerne, St. Gallen, and Chur. In the French-speaking part of Switzerland, the project established itself in Lausanne and Geneva under the name «Les Vestiaires» (The Dressing Rooms). In 2017, the leaders of each city formed a national association with a management team.
To connect the independent regions and strengthen unity, the association initiated a rebranding process ten years after its establishment. Since then, we have been known as
«Supervistas».
Organisation
The individual regions where Supervistas are active form independent organisations. Each region is responsible for implementing the program, securing financial support, and managing its own development.
All regions are affiliated with the overarching umbrella association, Supervistas, which takes care of national-level fundraising. The umbrella association promotes networking between the different regions and supports the ongoing development of the project.
Since the 20/21 season, the management of Supervistas has been led by the Basel Production Office for independent theatre and dance artists, produktionsDOCK.
Interested in joining our network?
Would you like to collaborate with Supervistas and become part of our network with your institution?
Interested in bringing us to your city?
Do you want to establish Supervistas in your city and create an offering? Then get in touch with us!
Our Team
Would you like to start a Supervistas group in your region?
We are always looking for theatre enthusiasts who identify with our mission and want to work together with us to realise our vision.
Regula Schelling is looking forward to hearing from you.
We thank our generous supporters
Sulger Stiftung, Hertner-Strasser
Stiftung, Ruth und Paul Wallach Stiftung
Become a part of the Supervistas! Support us with a donation to enable us to promote emerging talent and to provide educational opportunities for young people.
We look forward to reading from you!