March 09

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March '09
Young Critics Programme
The Young Critics programme has been created for all of you youth theatre members who have BIG opinions on theatre and an even BIGGER passion for telling others what you think!
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NYT Auditions

This year's National Youth Theatre production will be The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Wayne Jordan. We will be holding auditions in April. On April 4 we will be in Cork, Apr 5 and 7 in Dublin and April 6 in Sligo. Auditions are open to youth theatre members aged 16-21. This is your chance to perform on the National stage and be part of the most exciting theatre event for young actors this summer.

The production will be stage in the Peacock Theatre, Dublin from 24th - 29th August. Audition forms have been sent to all youth theatres. Read more

Funding

www.artscouncil.ie
A reminder that 20 March is the closing date for Young Ensembles Scheme. It is open to groups of young people who work collaboratively to create art. Youth Theatres are cited as an example of a Young Ensemble who may apply to the scheme.

It provides for grants from 500-20,000 Euro and awards can be used to develop existing strands of a group's work or to explore new initiatives. For more information, contact Mathilde Veldt on 01-6180250 or by email. Application forms can be downloaded at the Arts Council website.

www.nayd.ie/funding
Funding is available from the Edgar Otto Thedens Bequest Fund for international projects that involve travel of groups of young people from Ireland to meet young people of the European Union. Youth and the Arts is one possible theme. The closing date is April 1st.If you are interested in applying, Contact NAYD as soon as possible. More information is available from the funding page of our website.

What's On?

4-7 March	Co. Sligo Youth Theatre - Antigone Sophocles' Greek Tragedy, directed by Joanne Mitchell. Performed in The Factory Performance Space. Find Out More
7-8 Mar	Griese Youth Theatre - Understanding Marcus Written by Veronica Coburn, one of NAYD's New Stage commissions. Performed in Kilcullen Town Hall Theatre, Co. Kildare Find Out More
9-14 Mar	Wexford Youth Theatre- Once A Catholic Written by Mary O'Malley, a laugh-out-loud irreverent comedy. Performed in the new Wexford Opera House. Find Out More
28 March	Cabinteely Youth Theatre- The Terrace Another of NAYD's New Stage commissions, written by David Parnell. Performed in Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Monkstown Find Out More
31 Mar - 3 Apr	Kildare Youth Theatre- 4 New Plays Performances of new plays including The Heights by Lisa McGee and Blackout by Davey Anderson. Venue: NewbridgeFind Out More
23-25 Apr	Kilkenny Youth Theatre - Burying Your Brother In The Pavement Written by Jack Thorne. Performed in The Barn, Barnstorm Theatre. Find Out More
1 May	WCAC Youth Theatre- Double Bill A Creepy Corpse of Cal Capone and an adaptation of Little Women. Performances in Town Hall, SkibbereenFind Out More

International

www.leargas.ie
Leargas are holding a one day information workshop on Causeway, the British Irish Youth Exchange Programme in Dublin on 25th March. It will be followed by a Contact Making Seminar in Bristol on 17th and 18th April.

For more information contact Patricia Dalton by email or phone Leargas on 01-8731411. You can also visit the Causeway website

Skills Support Programme

We will send a facilitator to your youth theatre! Four youth theatres are being offered the chance to avail of Stage Combat and Contact Improvisation workshops. Closing date is 27th March.

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AGM

Membership

Young Critics Programme

The Annual General Meeting of NAYD will take place on Sunday 29th March at 2pm in Cassidys's Hotel, Cavendish Row. (Opposite the Gate Theatre). All members are encouraged to come along. There are two places for election to the Board in the Youth Theatre category. Nomination papers and more details have been sent to members.

As you can see, we have a packed year ahead. Make sure you are part of it!

Youth Theatre membership renewal is now due. Contact us if you require a renewal form.

As you can see from this month's blog entry, we are offering an expanded Young Critics Programme again this year. We will bring together 16 youth theatre members from all over the country twice during the year to see theatre productions, participate in workshops and discussions.The first weekend takes place from 27 - 29 March in Dublin. Forms have been sent to all youth theatres. The closing date for return is 13 March. Contact Anna for more info.