PARTICIPATION FEE

EARLY BIRD

Feb 15 - Mar 31, 2026

475 €

SSB Alumni Club Member: 425 €

REGULAR

Apr 1 - May 15, 2025

525 €

SSB Alumni Club Member: 475 €

LATE DUCK

May 16 - Jun 30, 2026

575 €

SSB Alumni Club Member: 525 €

This fee includes:

Access to the SSB Play That Story! full programme.
Accommodation in Dolen (Jul 18-26, 2026) in traditional 19th-century mountain houses. The participants will be accommodated in double rooms with shared bathrooms. Limited number of single rooms is available for an additional fee.
Round-trip shuttle bus Sofia - Dolen - Sofia.
Opportunities to establish long-term professional and personal connections with like-minded professionals from all over the world.
Stunning countryside, breathtaking views, and an unforgettable experience.

This fee does NOT include:

Accommodation in Sofia for July 17, 2026 (the programme begins with an opening session in Sofia that evening; the group departs for Dolen on July 18).
Meals: An optional meal package is available for €180, covering breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options) for the entire programme, excluding lunch on July 22, 2026. Meals are prepared by a professional cook using locally sourced ingredients. Special dietary requirements will be accommodated where possible.
Drinks: Hot and cold beverages are available for purchase at the bar throughout the day.

IMPORTANT

SSB Play That Story! starts and ends in Sofia. International participants should arrive in Sofia no later than 4:00 PM local time on July 17, 2026, and depart no earlier than 4:00 PM local time on July 26, 2026.
For the best experience, we recommend arriving a day before and departing a day after the official programme dates (July 17–26, 2026).
To apply, please click the application button below. Participants will be accepted on a rolling basis until all places are filled. As spots are limited to twenty, we recommend applying as early as possible, but no later than May 15, 2026.
Once we receive your application, we will review it promptly and notify you of our decision. If approved, a deposit of €50 is due within 7 days to secure your place and will be deducted from your participation fee. Please check your spam folder regularly.
Your total participation fee depends on when you submit your final payment: Early Bird (February 15–March 31), Regular (April 1–May 15), or Late Duck (May 16–June 30).
For questions, please contact us at [email protected].