seeking theatre director

Theatre for the visually impaired

Beyond Vision is a group of enthusiastic performers who would like to establish a theatre group for the visually impaired.

Beyond Vision is looking for a theatre director who can teach skills in acting, voice, gesture and improvisation.

The group was formed in August 2009, when a one off grant was received from Vision Australia to appoint a facilitator for theatre training. The course ran for six weeks and built a strong social network. The group wishes to continue meeting on a regular basis to further develop these skills with a view to putting on a theatre performance in the future.

The aim of this training program is to appoint a key facilitator (director) to train a group of people affected by vision impairment in theatre: voice projection, gesture, and improvisation.

The group intends to meet fortnightly, to develop theatre skills.

The meeting will provide an important social and recreational activity. The program aims to develop a unique curriculum, which meets the needs of people with vision impairment.

When:

Beginning in March 2010. The exact starting date will be negotiated with the director and group.

The workshops will take place during the day from 11am – 1pm (most likely on a Monday).

There will be six workshops, in total.

Where:

The workshops will take place at PYT in the Fairfield School of Arts.

19 Harris St, Fairfield

If you are interested, please forward an expression of interest and a copy of your CV to haxelsen(AT)fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au by Monday 1st March.

This is a paid opportunity.

Beyond Vision is supported by Fairfield City Council and PYT

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WAREABOUTS Youth Street Theatre Ensemble is an initiative of Andy Ko since 2008, to bring live performance to the Fairfield LGA.

The Wareabouts training program provides skills development and performance opportunities for young emerging artists in physical and visual theatre. As a production group, the Wareabouts Ensemble explores performance art traditions and devises captivating outdoor theatre work for spaces and audiences in Fairfield.

Upcoming Workshops/Events:

April (TBC)

Clowning About for Kids (Workshop) TBC

Autumn Sidewalk Games (Workshop) TBC

PLEASE CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR DETAILS or EMAIL wareabouts(AT)pyt.com.au TO REGISTER FOR UPDATES

Past Events:

Jan 16

Summer Sidewalk Games (Workshop)

The Sidewalk Games are workshops in using Games for Performance, held in January, April, and October.

This workshop is designed for those aged 16-29 with previous performance experience or who have an interest in outdoor performances. It is about exploring Improvisation and Games, both indoors and outdoors, that can be used to create performance and develop performing skills.

We will also be playing “Wareabouts is the Flag”, an outdoor navigation game of teamwork and bright-coloured vests.

To register, contact Andy Ko on wareabouts(AT)pyt.com.au

Dress Requirements: Comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and appropriate footwear for outdoor activities. Bring along sun protection.

See Wareabouts Ensemble’s 2010 Program for workshops and events in the year.

Deadline for entries 19 March

Event date 10 April

Venue FSOA

Partners FCC and ICE

Project Description

Since it’s inception in 2004, Shortcuts, a film festival for young filmmakers from Western Sydney has engaged over 20 short films, attracted audiences of over 500 and sponsorship to the value of $10 000. The festival is coordinated on a shoestring budget and continues to grow every year. Shortcuts celebrate the talents of young filmmakers during NSW National Youth Week and give them a chance to have their films screened in front of a public audience and have professional filmmakers judge their film. Past judges have included award winning filmmaker Khoa Do, Serhat Caradee, George Basha and producer Jane Manning. Shortcuts is also an opportunity to strengthen the growing screen culture amongst young people in the area and encourage them to develop skills in the areas of their interest such as writing, editing and directing.

For more information contact shortcuts@pyt.com.au

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SHORTCUTS FILM FESTIVAL
SEEKING A COORDINATOR

ShortCuts, Western Sydney’s leading short film festival for young people is seeking an enthusiastic coordinator for its 2010 April event!

ShortCuts is an annual event held during NSW Youth Week and will be on Saturday 10^th April 2010

It gives young filmmakers from the region the chance to have their films screened and awarded prizes by a panel of professional judges.

The coordinator will be employed on a casual basis (one – two days per week) from January to April 2010 and will be working with a dynamic team at PYT! They will be responsible for seeking sponsorship and promoting the event.

For enquiries and a full job description please call PYT on 9724 6077 or email eleanor(AT)pyt.com.au

WORKSHOP PROGRAM
JANUARY 2010

PYT is the leading youth theatre company in Western Sydney. By engaging with young people from across the region, PYT creates new, innovative and inclusive performing arts opportunities lead by collaborative processes and participation. PYT workshops are inclusive of all abilities.

Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) is proud to launch the interACT Kit, an online resource designed to assist those who want to work in integrated performance settings.

The kit includes workshop plans and case studies from organisations and disability services across regional and metropolitan New South Wales with experiences of working in an integrated performance setting.

“We are very excited about the launch of the interACT Resource Kit.” said Claudia Chidiac, Artistic Director PYT, “It provided a platform to highlight and acknowledge existing projects and practitioners in NSW for the great work they have achieved.”

The kit was created to raise awareness and celebrate the work going on in the field of integrated performance and to assist those who may want to work in the field with tools and techniques to get started.

interACT is available to read online, or for free download as a PDF, Word document or Large Print Word document.

interACT was created by Powerhouse Youth Theatre in association with the Western Sydney Branch of Accessible Arts. This project was made possible with support from Matana Foundation. PYT receives core support from Australia Council for the Arts, Community Arts NSW and Fairfield City Council.

MEDIA CONTACT

Claudia Chidiac, Artistic Director
claudia@pyt.com.au | 02 9724 6077

For more information, visit pyt.com.au and interactresource.com.au
interACT Resource Kit will be available to download on interactresource.com.au

Click here to download the media release

Janet is a young woman with dreams: She loves to dance tango. She loves high heels. She loves to travel. But something happens to her, and in one defining moment, the world as she knows it changes forever. Janet finds herself lying in a hospital bed unable to walk, unable to talk … only able to mutter the words “I love You”.

This is a story of a young woman who defies expectations to pursue her own dreams.

You are invited to attend a 25-minute performance of I Love You, by Janet Diane. In 2008 Janet began to write her first performance based on her own real life experiences as a young woman who lives with a disability. She is now at the second stage of creating her performance and would like to share it with you.

When Friday 4 December 2009
Where PYT, School of Arts, 19 Harris St Fairfield
Time 7.00pm
Cost FREE! (Bookings essential)

For bookings or information, please contact Claudia at PYT on 9724 6077 or claudia@pyt.com.au

Light refreshments will be available after the performance
There will be a free Tango lesson by professional dancer Yamila Falcon!

Director Tanya Dickson
Writer/ Devisors Janet Diane, Craig Anderson and Lina Kastoumis
Performers/Devisors Janet Diane, Yamila Falcon, Alvaro Gonzalez
Set/Costume design Felicity Boath
Sound & Lighting design Jo-Anna Meth

This project is a recipient of Accessible Arts Small Grants funding and takes place as a part of Don’t DIS My ABILITY celebrations.

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Article in Fairfield Advance

PYT’s existing team are flying the coop for various new opportunities, but want to see the jobs going to awesome and energetic people who understand the needs of young people, communities and small, not-for-profit arts companies.

PYT engages with young people from across the region to create new, innovative and inclusive performing arts opportunities led by collaborative processes and participation.

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