Youth Theatre Arts Scotland’s ‘Managers Forum’ Tuesday 20th September, 11:30 - 3pm at Summerhall In 2016 Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS) launched two new Forums to support sector and artform development. The forums are for experienced Youth Theatre Directors and Managers who want to push their own practice and work with other professionals on sector-wide opportunities. The Forums take place bi-annually and include a specialist masterclass or case-study, networking and a facilitated exchange session. The fee to attend the Forums is minimal (or free in some cases). YTAS hopes these new Forums will be an exciting place where Scotland’s Youth Theatre Directors and Managers can meet to inspire their work and influence national developments.
The session was hosted by YTAS CEO Kenny McGlashan and Marketing and Communications Manager, James Coutts. The Forum focussed on marketing and audience development for youth theatre productions. James shared some of the research findings, tips and tricks which have guided YTAS recent event marketing and communications. Clare McCandrew from Culture Republic also presented on the audience development research carried out for Chrysalis. After lunch the Forum Managers were supported in an open exchange of current projects as well as opportunities for collaborations or national developments together. YTAS gratefully acknowledges support from Creative Scotland. Attendees: Kenny McGlashan (YTAS), James Coutts (YTAS) , Clare McAndrew (Culture Republic), Lisa Keenan (Tron), Carolyn Yates (Ryan YT), Socks Rolland (Freelance), Simaica Carrasco (Freelance), Rachael Esdale (Lyceum), Jacky Hardacre (SYT), Lisa Mathieson (APA), Gemma Nicol (Dundee Rep), Katyana Kozikowska (Eden Court), Rachel Smith (Toonspeak), Debbie Montgomery (Cumbernauld Theatre), Jennifer Cummins (Junction 25), Ruth Hollyman (Strangetown).