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Since 2004 - National Festival of Youth Theatre (NFYT) - Interchange, our professional development conference - International partnership project ‘RE:LOCATION’ - Membership Scheme’ and support services - Sector and Youth Symposium - Annual Sector Review
10 Years On 126 members operating throughout all 32 local authorities (60 youth theatres, 55 freelancers and 11 associated organisations) 1000 professionals attended our professional development conference ‘Interchange’ and Sector Symposium 25,000 young people engaged every week by our members
Access and Diversity 30% of participants from areas of multiple deprivation 15% of participants are either deaf, hard of hearing, visually or physically impaired 15% of participants have additional learning requirements 14% of participants come from minority ethnic groups
Access and Diversity Majority of youth theatres provide weekly activities for ÂŁ0-ÂŁ5/week and also offer financial support Nearly all youth theatres consult with their young people three or more times a year about planning, delivery and evaluation of their work The majority of youth theatres consider themselves specialists in working with participants who have additional learning requirements or come from areas of multiple deprivation
Growth in Scale, Complexity and Impact Many youth theatres finding it challenging to meet demand More participants going on to study in the creative industries More youth theatres having work reviewed in local and national press Most youth theatres seeing an increase in audience numbers More youth theatres providing professional development opportunities
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www.ytas.org.uk/ about-us/what-we-do
Add Content here Transforming lives through youth theatre by providing inspiring participatory opportunities for young people in Scotland and by connecting, supporting and training the professionals who work with them
Our Vision That youth theatre in Scotland is the creative crucible where young people choose to come together and prepare for a positive future
Our Values Intelligence and Support Access and Participation Collaboration for Development Excellence and Experimentation
Our Objectives Information and Advocacy Youth Theatre Arts Projects and Services Training and Professional Development Developmental Sustainability
Information and Advocacy
Sector Review, Sector and Youth Symposium + Research, Resource and Digital Development Strategy Â
Youth Theatre Arts Projects and Services NFYT, RE:LOCATION + Chrysalis, Audience Development
Training and Professional Development Interchange + Young Arts Leaders, Regional Development, Quality and Progression Frameworks, Mentoring / Peer Review
Developmental Sustainability + Business Development, Regional Development and Research, Resource and Digital Development
Our Objectives
Information and Advocacy Youth Theatre Arts Projects and Services Training and Professional Development Developmental Sustainability
Projects Events in 2015 Addand Content here
6-7 November 2015 A new platform for ambitious and provocative performance by young theatre-makers
Chrysalis Positively enhance the public perception of creative work by young people. Attract new audiences to youth theatre arts. Inspire Scotland’s youth arts sector. Stimulate critical discussion.
Chrysalis The only platform of its kind in Scotland. A new performance opportunity for Scotland’s youth theatre sector.
A new experience for audiences new to youth theatre arts. ÂŁ1,000 available for each selected group to attend the festival. Staged in Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh. Curated by a consortium of specialists. Marketed across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
Chrysalis
Viviane Hullin Chrysalis Festival Producer
Applications now open! ytas.org.uk/chrysalis
Criteria for Application Performance participants should be aged 16-25. The work presented must be new (i.e. created within a year of application) A live performance of the work should be available to view between February and June 2015 Applications to both NFYT and Chrysalis of the same performance within the same year will not be accepted Applicants must be YTAS member organisations (or willing to become a member if selected) Applicants must demonstrate strong advanced preparation in their application (this can include supporting material) Applications must be a joint effort between the group leader/ practitioner and their young theatre-makers
Artistic Criteria for Selection Direction Performance Technical elements Text Ethics The ‘performance’ should be* Emotionally engaging Ambitious Provocative Polished * The Consortium consulted sector professionals and young people to get their reaction to the four performance qualities. You can read their feedback online.
Chrysalis 2015 Applications close 31 Jan All applicants informed of shortlisting decision Early Feb Consortium views shortlisted work Feb – mid June Selected groups are announced July YTAS supports groups for Chrysalis July – Nov Chrysalis at Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh 6-7 Nov
Launch of:
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Website aims • Welcoming, richer, dynamic • More powerful directories • Responsive/easier to use • Widen training programme
Previous website: a single page listing freelance members
Member survey
• 70% would look first at our website for advice about youth theatre arts in Scotland • 96% very/fairly likely to visit new website
How you can take part • Check/update your member profile - changes to: info@ytas.org.uk • Add your performances: www.ytas.org.uk/submit-event/ • Advertise opportunities: www.ytas.org.uk/submit-opportunity/ • Submit news: www.ytas.org.uk/submit-news/
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