Atelier théâtre de l'École alsacienne

What Atelier théâtre de l'École alsacienne does

ATEA (Atelier théâtre de l'École alsacienne) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901), founded in 1967 and registered under SIREN 479 943 979, that operates a school-affiliated theater workshop program at the École alsacienne in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. The organization runs age-segmented workshops spanning primary school (ATEA Primaire) through post-baccalaureate levels (ATEA Sup), serving approximately 300 student participants annually across six distinct sub-brand programs (Primaire, 6e5e, 4e3e, Lycée Hiver, Lycée Printemps, Sup). Each cohort produces annual stage productions, with repertoire spanning classical playwrights (Molière, Shakespeare, Tchekhov, Feydeau, Goldoni, Ibsen) to contemporary works (Mouawad, Brecht, Marivaux, Koltès).

ATEA's product surface is human-capital and production-based rather than technology-based: the core deliverable is in-person theatrical training (acting, stagecraft, costumes, lighting, production) culminating in live performances. The organization operates from a single headquarters venue (109 rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris) and extends distribution through an annual outdoor Festival du Saule at Bassin de l'Arsenal, participation in the Festival Off d'Avignon, and a YouTube channel hosting full performance recordings with nearly 1.2 million cumulative views as of December 2023.

Revenue mechanics combine three streams: recurring association membership fees from participating families, transactional ticket sales for public performances, and merchandise sales via an online ATEA boutique (sweatshirts, t-shirts, bags). ATEA is privately funded (no venture or institutional capital), relies on word-of-mouth and community-driven marketing, and is governed independently of the host school. The organization is preparing to celebrate its 60th season in 2025-2026, marking six decades of continuous operation.

Name

Atelier théâtre de l'École alsacienne

Legal name

ATEA - Atelier théâtre de l'École alsacienne

Website

https://atea.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATEA is a Parisian non-profit theater association founded in 1967, operating age-segmented workshop programs (CP through post-bac) for approximately 300 students annually at the École alsacienne, producing classical and contemporary stage works for public audiences.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Paris, Île-de-France

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Association Fees: Annual membership fees for participants' families and supporters of the association
2. Ticket Sales: Revenue from public performances and shows held at Théâtre de l'École alsacienne and festival venues
3. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including sweatshirts, t-shirts, and bags through the ATEA boutique

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ATEA is a non-profit theater workshop association (loi 1901) that delivers structured theater education and performance training to approximately 300 students per year at the École alsacienne school in Paris, segmented across age-level programs from elementary (ATEA Primaire) through post-baccalaureate (ATEA Sup). Each program produces annual theatrical performances covering classical and contemporary repertoire, supplemented by public-facing events including the Festival du Saule outdoor festival and participation in the Festival Off d'Avignon.

Product overview

ATEA (Atelier Théâtre de l'École Alsacienne) is a theater workshop association ( loi 1901) serving approximately 300 students from CP (age 6) through post-bac levels at the École alsacienne in Paris. The organization operates multiple age-segmented theater programs including ATEA Primaire (elementary), ATEA 6e5e and ATEA 4e3e (middle school), ATEA Lycée Hiver and ATEA Lycée Printemps (high school), and ATEA Sup (post-bac). Each workshop produces annual theatrical performances. ATEA also organizes the Festival du Saule, an outdoor theater festival in Paris featuring diverse theater companies. The organization celebrated its 60th season in 2025-2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATEA Sup: Post-baccalaureate theater training program for university students
• ATEA lycée
• ATEA 4e3e
• ATEA 6e5e
• ATEA Primaire
• Festival du Saule

Products and services

• ATEA Sup

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 300 students participate annually in theater workshops
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Compagnie Du'ellescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2025Co-organizers of the annual Festival du Saule, a theater festival held at Bassin de l'Arsenal in Paris. The two organizations work together on programming and running the outdoor festival.
• Le Yacht Club Paris BastilleminorOthers · 19 September 2025Partner venue for the Festival du Saule, located near the Bassin de l'Arsenal festival site in Paris 12e.
• Fayolle MarineminorOthers · 19 September 2025Marine services company listed as a festival partner for the Festival du Saule 2025.
• Le Grand BleuminorOthers · 19 September 2025Restaurant located near the Bassin de l'Arsenal festival venue, listed as a partner for the Festival du Saule 2025.
• CanauxramaminorOthers · 19 September 2025Canal tour operator and cultural partner for the Festival du Saule 2025.
• La Seine ArtistiqueminorOthers · 19 September 2025Artistic organization listed as a partner for the Festival du Saule 2025.
• Théâtre du Collège de la SalleminorOthers · 5 July 2025Avignon venue that hosts ATEA Sup performances during the Festival Off d'Avignon in July.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Jeune Théâtre National: Network supporting emerging French theater companies and young artists through co-production and touring. Comparable to ATEA as a platform for young French performers, though focused on post-education professional insertion rather than school-age theater training.
• Compagnie du Théâtre de l'Opprimé: Paris-based theater company focused on socially engaged performance, with associated workshops and training programs. Comparable to ATEA through its combination of public performances and pedagogical theater work in Paris.
• Cours Charles Dullin: Historic Parisian theater training school offering multi-year programs culminating in public performances. Comparable to ATEA as a structured theater school in Paris with age-segmented cohorts and a public showcase component, though more vocationally oriented.

Broad incumbents

• Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique (CNSAD): France's elite national drama conservatory, providing formal theater instruction and staging public performances. Comparable to ATEA as a higher-tier theater education institution with performance output, though ATEA focuses on younger/school-age students while CNSAD trains professional actors.
• Comédie-Française: France's oldest active theater company, producing classical and contemporary French repertoire with associated training programs (e.g., the Classe libre). Comparable to ATEA through its commitment to classical repertoire, youth-facing educational initiatives, and Paris-based performance programming.
• Théâtre du Châtelet: Large Paris venue producing musicals, theater, and family programming with educational components. Comparable to ATEA through large-scale public performance output and family/youth audience orientation in central Paris.
• Théâtre du Soleil: Legendary Parisian theater company with a long-running collective model, frequent training of young performers, and production of both classical and original works. Comparable to ATEA through its commitment to ensemble-based theater education, classical repertoire, and Paris venue footprint.
• Théâtre de la Ville de Paris: Major Parisian municipal theater with strong programming in contemporary and international theater and dance, plus extensive youth and educational outreach. Comparable to ATEA through its Paris-based theater presentation and educational mission, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Cours Florent: Major Parisian performing arts school offering multi-year theater training programs across age groups, with public showcases. Comparable to ATEA as a structured theater education provider serving youth and emerging actors in Paris, though more commercially oriented and broader in scope.

Others

• Festival Off d'Avignon: Annual performing arts festival in Avignon where ATEA already participates with ATEA Sup. Comparable as a distribution and visibility channel where ATEA's work is showcased alongside other independent theater companies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgq7XH4j1Q9qY4aZn7KJmZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ateainfo
• Instagraminstagram.com/ateainfo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ateainfo

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