Dr. Frederika Tsai

Dr. Frederika Tsai, an interdisciplinary curator, dramaturge, and theatre-maker based in Germany, engages with social issues in her work.

She explores themes such as the coexistence of old and new urban residents, societal pressures on gender-nonconforming individuals, diverse lifestyles, and criticisms of religious extremism. Dr. Tsai holds a PhD in Musicology, an M.A. in Musicology, Sociology, and Sinology from the University of Bonn, a B.A. in Musicology from Taipei National University of the Arts, and a Polonicum certificate from the University of Warsaw.

Working as a freelancer since 2017, she has successfully completed various projects in both Germany and Taiwan. Notably, between 2020 and 2021, Dr. Tsai served as an advisor specializing in diversity and inclusion, offering guidance on combating racial and gender discrimination in the performing arts sector of Berlin. Furthermore, she contributed as a dramaturgy consultant at Maxim Gorki Theatre and co-curated the hybrid festival PUGS IN LOVE - Queer Week 2021 during the pandemic, which significantly empowered the queer community.

Between July 2021 and December 2022, she served as a dramaturge and project coordinator at vier.ruhr, a collaborative effort involving Theater an der Ruhr, Mülheimer Theatertage, and Ringlokschuppen Ruhr in Mülheim an der Ruhr. During her tenure, she spearheaded the development of innovative formats and projects that give voice to diverse societal perspectives and advocate for marginalized groups. To enhance accessibility, she implemented easy language features on the updated vier.ruhr website and integrated a digital archive, making the program more inclusive.

Transitioning from December 2022 to January 2025, she played a pivotal role in co-managing the FAIRSTAGE initiative in Berlin, contributing to the establishment of fair working conditions within the theatrical realm. Since 2021, she has also been actively engaged as a mentor in the Mini Mentor Programme facilitated by the Dramaturgie-Netzwerk, dedicated to nurturing emerging talent. In 2025, she undertook advanced training in AI through prompt technology, recognizing the importance of fluency in emerging technologies to tackle future challenges.

As a member of The Magdalena Project, an international network of women theatre practitioners, and the Initiative of Solidarity in Theatre (ISaT), she is deeply committed to driving structural transformations, cultivating solidarity, and exploring the potentials of digital innovation within the theatrical landscape. Emphasizing accessibility as a foundational principle in her work, she proactively collaborates with experts and dismantles barriers to advance her three core areas of focus - structural change, solidarity practices, and digital exploration.