Rebecca Feely's Contact Details

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Youth Theatre Ireland

N/A, N/A, us • 5 - 9 Employees
Arts and Crafts

Youth Theatre Ireland is the national development organisation for youth theatre. We represent a network of youth theatres that deliver year-round programmes of drama workshops and performance opportunities to young people, aged 12+ from cities, towns and villages across Ireland.Established for 40 years, Youth Theatre Ireland is unique in its commitment to youth-centered drama practice and promotes:- drama as a medium for learning and as a means of expression for young people;- the advancement of the artistic, personal and social development of young people through drama and performance related skills;-youth theatre as a medium to extend and enhance young people's understanding of theatre as an artform;- the emergence and development of youth theatres in Ireland.In support of our goals we:- produce national-level artistic programmes including festivals and the National Youth Theatre;- provide training for youth theatre leaders and practitioners;- develop new youth theatres in partnership with local groups and agencies;- provide advice, guidance and support to existing youth theatres;- advocate for youth theatres and champion the benefits of youth drama for all young people;- operate a Garda Vetting Consortium for youth theatres;- provide a range of practical and artistic resources for youth theatres;- push youth theatre practice forward through research and debate.