April 09

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April '09
Still Going, Still Seeing
It's official! April and May are the busiest months ever for youth theatres shows. The range of work is a testament not only to the range and scope of youth theatre, but also prove that members are firmly at the centre of the creative process.
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Centre Stage +10 Launch

Our major report, Centre Stage +10, will be launched on 20th May by Martin Cullen, TD, Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism. Rhona Dunnett has carried out extensive research into all aspects of youth theatre with substantial input from leaders, members and stakeholders in the sector.

In addition to the launch, there will be a number of sessions focusing on findings within the report and discussion on the general trends and themes. Read more

Funding

www.artscouncil.ie
The closing date for the Arts Council's Bursary Award is 30th April. It is open to individual artists in a number of artforms and arts practices including Theatre and Arts Participation.

The main purpose of this Award is to support professional artists in developing their art. It is open to artists at all stages of their careers. It is important that applicants can identify themselves as practising artists and be recognised by their peers as such. Application forms and more information can be found on the Arts Council website.

What's On?

4 Apr	Portlaoise Youth Theatre- Understanding Marcus NAYD's New Stage 08 play. Written by Veronica Coburn. Performed in the Parochial Hall, Portlaoise. Find Out More
3-5 Apr	Carrigallen YT- Our Story of Margaret of New Orleans New play to be performed by Co. Leitrim Youth Theatre - Carrigallen in the Corn Mill Theatre Find Out More
7 Apr	Physically Phishy Youth Theatre - Against The Odds New play devised by members and written by Geraldine O'Neill. Performed in Graffiti Theatre, Cork. Find Out More
8 Apr	Boolabus Youth Theatre- Official Launch Evening of performances, short films and celebration. Taking place in Grainstore, Cabinteely, Dublin Find Out More
7-18 Apr	Dublin Youth Theatre - First Year One Act Festival Two weeks of performances. Plays include new and devised work. Find Out More
16-17 Apr	Clare Youth Theatre - Love and War Three plays featuring 41 youth theatre members from all over Clare. The venue is Glor, Ennis. Find Out More
April/May is so bursting with youth theatres shows, we couldn't fit them all in! Also on stage is Tallaght Youth Theatre, Backstage Youth Theatre, Independent Youth Theatre, Kilkenny Youth Theatre and WCAC Youth Theatre.

Resources

www.youtharts.ie
The latest edition of IN2, the National Youth Council of Ireland's annual publication on youth arts practice, is now available to download.

This edition is themed around Intercultural youth arts practice in Ireland. It contains articles focusing on the benefits of Interculturalism and presents a number of case studies in the form of innovative youth arts projects.

www.citizensinformationboard.ie
The third edition of Managing Volunteers: A Good Practice Guide has been produced by the Citizens Information Board. It provides updated information on good practice for organisations that involve volunteers in their activities.

The materials in this guide can be adapted by individual organisations to help them design volunteer management policies and procedures and develop volunteer policies suited to their needs. You can download the publication from the Citizens Information Board Website.

NYT Auditions

There has been an excellent response from youth theatre members interested in auditioning for the National Youth Theatre. There is still space in a couple of the auditions if you haven't returned a form.

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New Resources For Youth Theatres

Charities Act

New Stage '09

Anna Galligan, NAYD's Youth Theatre Officer, is currently developing a series of new resources for youth theatres.

They will provide guidance and advice on all aspects of running your youth theatre including recruitment of members, staffing and welfare. Sample forms and templates will be downloadable from the Advice Centre section of our website in the near future.

The Charities Act was signed into law in February. The Act will be commenced in stages.
There will be implications for existing charities. We are happy to offer advice to any of our member youth theatres who are registered charities. Contact Us

New Stage is back in 2009. Playwrights Veronica Coburn, Ciaran Gray and Tom Swift have been commissioned to produce new work for youth theatres. There will be a particular emphasis on writing for the 12-14 age group

Rehearsed readings of the three plays will take place on 3rd October as part of the second Young Critics weekend.
Find Out More about New Stage