Feb 2010

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Feb '10
Step By Step Together
The second book in NAYD's Step By Step Educational Drama series will be available in early February. It features a number of easy to use schemes that have been tried and tested in primary schools
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Programme 2010

Despite funding cuts, NAYD will deliver a full programme of events and supports for youth theatres in 2010. Highlights include a National Youth Theatre production and a National Festival of Youth Theatres.

In June there will be a European seminar entitled Making Connections. Both Irish and European youth theatre practitioners will participate. The Young Critics and the Skills Support Programmes are back. For a full run-down of the NAYD programme, visit our website.

Funding

www.create-ireland.ie
The closing date for the Artist in the Community Scheme is 26 February. It is funded by the Arts Council and administered by Create. It exists to enable artists and communities of place and interest to work together on projects.

For more information contact Katherine Atkinson of Create 01-4736600 or by email. Applications are downloadable from the Create website.

What's On?

5 Feb	Nenagh Youth Theatre - Dying to See You Original devised piece. To be performed at th Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. Find Out More
17-20 Feb	Co. Wexford Youth Theatre and Bare Cheek Theatre Company - Rent Jonathan Larson's hit musical. On-stage at The Wexford Opera House in February and moving to The Cork Opera House in March. Find Out More
	GO SEE YT NAYD is offering the GO SEE YT award once again in 2010. This fund supports youth theatres who wish to bring a group to see productions by other youth theatres or by professional theatre companies in their area. A maximum amount of 150 Euro is available. For more information contact Katie

www.sligoarts.ie
Sligo Arts Service is now accepting applications for Annual Arts Grants and Bursaries Schemes. The closing date is 15 February. For more information visit Sligo Arts Service website

NAYD Seeks Youth Theatre Officer

NAYD is looking to appoint a full-time Youth Theatre Officer. The role involves supporting the sustained development of youth theatres and youth theatre practice in Ireland. Closing date is Friday 19 February.

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Child Protection Awareness Training

New Stage Workshop

Directing A Play

The first event on the Leading On.....training programme for youth theatre leaders takes place on February 20 with Child Protection Awareness Training. The programme has been designed and will be delivered by the National Youth Council of Ireland.

The training is specifically aimed at youth theatre Designated Persons. The closing date is Feb 10. More information and booking forms on the NAYD website

There are still some places left on the New Stage Directors' workshop. The focus will be on bringing the New Stage scripts to stage but will be useful to anyone who intends to direct a script for youth theatre. You can download a booking form from the New Stage page

NAYD has teamed up with the National Youth Council of Ireland to offer a one-day training course introducing simple directing techniques for working with young people. Topics will range from choosing suitable scripts to devising with a group. The day will also explore simple staging and production ideas. It will take place in Dubin on 30th March and is designed for those who work and volunteer within the youth work sector.
For more information, you can download a copy of NYCI's training brochure