Sept 08

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Sep 2008
From Page to Stage
Aine Stapleton, director of Portlaoise and Rathdowney Youth Theatres, has kindly agreed to share her experience on the recent New Stage residential weekend in Maynooth when youth theatre directors came together to workshop and brainstorm ideas for their chosen plays
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NYT '08 : 'Twas Magical

A huge well done and congratulatons to everyone involved in A Midsummer Night's Dream. The production was a big success with a sell out run and standing ovations every performance. The cast of 20 youth theatre members were totally committed over the four weeks of rehearsals as illustrated by so many wonderful performances.

After a short break we will be gearing up to do it all again next year so make sure you keep reading the newsletter and visiting the NYT page on our website for updates on auditions etc.

Funding

www.youth.ie
National Youth Council of Ireland are now accepting applications for funding under the Artist In Youth Work Residency Scheme and Youth Arts Development Award, The closing date is Friday 3rd October. For more information Email Emmet or phone 01-4784122

What's On?

9-20 Sep	Dublin Youth Theatre - We're Not Real Four 15 minute shows written, directed and performed by DYT members. The location is DYT's house on Gardiner Street. As part of Dublin Fringe Festival. Find Out More
9-13 Sep	Waterford Youth Drama - etcetera... Directed by Liam Meagher and devised with 30 young people. At Garter Lane Theatre Find Out More
10-20 Sep	RYT Performance Lab - Rock Paper Scissors Site-specific production at Old Ballymun Comprehensive School. Part of Dublin Fringe Festival. Find Out More
26-27 Sep 10-12 Oct	Activate Youth Theatre - The Debutantes Cabaret New devised piece. Perfomances in Graffiti Theatre, Cork and in Aberdeen at Promote YT's National Festival of Youth Theatre Find Out More
	Two other current productions that may be of interest to youth theatre members are Calypso Theatre Company's Fairytaleheart by Philip Ridley and Calipo's production of Chatroom by Enda Walsh

Dublin Theatre Festival

www.dublintheatrefestival.com
Under the Open House scheme the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival is offering reduced ticket rates to individuals and groups who would not usually atttend Festival performances. It covers performances from Monday to Thursday. To apply you must complete an application form. Email the Dublin Theatre Festival or phone 01-6778439

International

www.torontoyouththeatre.org
Toronto Youth Theatre are currently organising their inaugural International Youth Theatre Festival in 2009. They are interested in inviting youth theatre companies from Ireland to participate.Email them if you are interested. NAYD can advise on possible sources of funding.

Young Critics' Panel

The grand finale of this year's Young Critics' Programme will be a public panel discussion in association with the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival on 5th October at the Project Arts Centre.

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Youth Drama Ireland

Skills Sharing Network

Re-launch Of Youth Theatre Insurance Scheme

The new youth theatre season kicks off with the arrival of the 2007-2008 edition of Youth Drama Ireland.

HIghlights include an interview with actor Aiden Gillen, Jonothan Neelands on Quality in Youth Theatre, Willie White in conversation with John McGrath of Contact (UK), a look back at NYT 07 and of course a round up of the year in youth theatre.

Email Jody if you want to order a copy of the magazine.Copies will automatically be sent to all NAYD members.

The Skill Sharing Network's next meeting will take place in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon on Saturday 13th September.

This is a collective of drama facilitators and youth theatre leaders created to pool resources, share ideas and material.
For more info contact Catherine

PJT Insurances have relaunched their insurance scheme for youth theatres affiliated to NAYD. The scheme is specifically designed to meet the needs of youth theatres and includes Public Liability cover for workshops, rehearsals, meetings, some performances and fundraising activities.

All this for an extremely reasonable premium of 178 Euro! PJT can also advise on optional extras such as travel, property and employers liability insurance. You can contact PJT on Freephone 1800 758 758 or visit www.pjtins.ie
Keep an eye on the resources section of our website as we will soon be adding a fact sheet on insurance.