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Programme
2011
NAYD
has planned a very busy 2011. Highlights include the National Festival
of Youth Theatres taking place in Kilkenny in July. The
Young Critics programme is back as is New Stage. Among the many
training events are an Audition Clinic for youth theatre
members and a Production Toolbox day (details of both below). We
also hope to have a National Youth Theatre in August.
NAYD
will continue to offer support, advice and resources to youth theatres
including the continuation of the Youth Theatre Support Scheme and
the Capture YT initiative. Find out more about
2011 Programme
You can also view NAYD's new online calendar
to keep informed of upcoming events, deadlines etc. We look forward to
working with you all.
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Audition
Clinic
If
you are a youth theatre member who is intending to apply for
performance courses in 2011/12, you may well be interested in our one
day Audition Clinic taking place on 21 February.
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NAYD
Production Tool Box
The
first training event of the year for youth theatre leaders/directors
will focus on production in all its various aspects. The main focus
will be on producing New Stage and Playshare plays. The date is
Saturday, 5 March.
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YT
Support Scheme
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In
2010, 17 youth theatres availed of the four schemes offered by NAYD
under the Youth Theatre Support Scheme banner. The closing date
for
Youth Theatre Partnerships and Theatre Skills Training is 4
March. Applications for Drama Facilitation Support and GO SEE YT
are accepted on an on-going basis. Application forms
are downloadable
from our website.
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Membership
Renewal
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The
closing date for membership renewal is 1 March. Renewal forms have been
sent to all current members. The cost of membership is Youth
Theatres: 70 Euro, Organisations: 50 Euro, Individuals 30 Euro,
Students: 10.
Organisation and individual membership forms can be downloaded from the NAYD website.
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Latest from the Blog
Practice.ie
NAYD
will be guest editor of Practice.ie in February/March. Practice.ie is
aimed at arts practitioners who work with young people. We would love
youth
theatres to contribute...... More
Funding
www.artscouncil.ie
The
closing date for the next round of the Arts Council's Young
Ensembles Scheme will be 29 April. Guidelines and information on
making an application will be available in March.
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International
www.promoteyt.co.uk
PromoteYT (Scotland) are holding their annual SKILL UP event from 25-27
March. On offer are a broad range of professional development
opportunities for youth theatre practitioners.
www.explosive-info.de/
The
EXPLOSIVE! International Youth Theatre Festival takes place in Bremen,
Germany from 15-22 September.The deadline for applications is 1 April. Contact Rhona in NAYD if you would
like to find out more.
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Training
www.youtharts.ie
NAYD
is working in partnership with the National Youth Council of Ireland's
Youth Arts Programme to organise a two-day drama training event for
youth workers. The dates are 9-10 March. Contact Fiona Smith in NYCI for more
information.
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