June 2010

latest news

Over 120 youth theatre members auditioned for this year's National Youth Theatre. It was extremely difficult to choose a cast of 16 but we can now announce the cast that will take to the Peacock stage from 23 - 28 August. They will be performing A Dream Play by August Strindberg, in a version by Caryl Churchill. The production is directed by Jimmy Fay

Tickets are now on sale through the Abbey Box Office on 01 8787222 or on-line. There is a special youth theatre members rate of 12 Euro! Tickets tend to sell out so early booking advised.

Other News

Carne-val Time!!!

13 youth theatres will be heading to Carne, Wexford to take part in the National Festival of Youth Theatres at the end of June.

ArtsTrain Recruiting

NAYD's drama facilitation training programme is now recruiting for the next course to begin in September. The closing date to register interest is 18 June.

Youth Theatre Supports
		Application forms are now available for the new YT Support Scheme. Closing dates at the end of June for Youth Theatre Partnerships and Theatre Skills Training.

Leading On.......
		There was a huge demand for places on this year's residential training course and as a result NAYD will be offering more training for leaders before the end of 2010. Details soon!

Whats on

Dreamstuff YT – Shakespeare In The House 19-20 June Dreamstuff Youth Theatre (Kilkenny) present two days of performances and other activities in the wonderful surroundings of Rothe House and Garden.

Clondalkin Youth Theatre – Room Service 24-26 June New devised play from CYT who are celebrating their 20th birthday! The venue is Aras Chronain, Clondalkin. Directed by Annie Clery

Galway Youth Theatre– Two productions 12-24 July Galway Youth Theatre have two productions in this year's Galway Arts Festival. They are Citizenship by Mark Ravenhill and Tusk Tusk by Polly Stenhan.

Dublin Youth Theatre– Summer School (Selection workshop) 9 June Dublin Youth Theatre are holding a summer school for young people from immigrant communities between the ages of 14 and 21 who live in Dublin. A selection workshop will take place on 9th June in DYT premises. More info email DYT

Clare Youth Theatre– Summer School 28 June - 2 July Clare Youth Theatre are holding a summer school in Glor entitled Let Me Act. The venue is Glor, Ennis. It is open to young people aged 13-18. Bookings through Glor Box Office

In other youth theatre news........ Limerick Youth Theatre have launched a new website. Barnstorm Theatre Company(home of Kilkenny Youth Theatre) have a theatre week for young people in July.

from the Blog

Capture YT

During our recent chats with member youth theatres, there was a lot of interest in Capture YT. The closing date for officially expressing your interest is 30 June. Capture YT gives youth theatres the oppportunity to ........More

Home Page - Office of the Minister for Children - Department of Health and Children - Ireland

International

www.leargas.ie

Leargas are holding a Youth In Action Information Day on 7 July in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin. The day will include a general overview of the EU Youth In Action programme but also look at accessing funding for specific activities such as Youth Exchanges and Youth Initiatives. For a booking form contact Emma Grainger

Opportunity

Dublin Youth Theatre are currently seeking a General Manager. The closing date for receipt of applications is 16 June. For a full job description, contact Dublin Youth Theatre.

Funding

www.create-ireland.ie

The next closing date for the Artist In The Community Scheme is June 25. This is an Arts Council scheme administered by Create and exists to support communities of place or interest in working closely with an artist to realise a project. Open to all artforms including theatre.