As we brace for the most extraordinary April in a lifetime, it's becoming clear the mantra for this month is: Are you okay? It's hard to comprehend the speed with which our world has changed. At times like this my father used to look me in the eye, pause... and with a flicker of a smile, say:
"If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs ... it probably means you haven't got a firm grasp of the situation."
We’re keeping our heads, though each day poses challenges that make it very difficult to maintain a firm grasp of the situation. READ MORE...
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ATYP ONLINE
At ATYP, we are committed to keeping our doors open - at this time, digitally!
We are excited to be moving our weekly workshop program into the digital space with ATYP Online! We'll run courses live each week via Zoom and Google Classroom, taught by the ATYP tutors you know and love.
We know this is a challenging time, but we will continue to provide our top-quality drama programs giving young people a creative outlet and a shared space until we can all be together again. In addition, we are pleased to announce that Creative Kids vouchers can be used for all online drama classes giving parents a $100 discount on Term 2 weekly classes.
Take a look at what's on offer and we'll see you in our online drama rooms!
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ATYP FOUNDATION COMMISSIONS
Our two ATYP Foundation Commissions are now open to writers of all ages! The commissions are for two new, original plays; one to be performed by 10-13 year olds and the other to be performed by 14-17 year olds.
Successful applicants will receive a full commission to develop the play, along with dramaturgical support before seeing the production staged at ATYP in 2021 (Junior Commission) or 2022 (Senior Commission).
Brush off your pens and start writing! We can't to see your ideas!
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ATYP ON DEMAND
Want to watch ATYP's award-winning plays in high-definition from the comfort of your own home?
We have recently added the 2019 productions Follow Me Home and April Aardvark to our FREE streaming platform, along with a suite of educational resources including; post-show live Q&As, director talks, performing & writing monologues, production diaries, and more! Plus we are currently planning and creating some more exciting content to upload in the coming weeks!
It's free to create an ATYP On Demand account if you have a valid school or university email.
So log in and start streaming!
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2020 NATIONAL STUDIO
Applications for National Studio are now OPEN.
Held from 6–11 July at the Bundanon Trust, NSW, National Studio is open nationwide to writers aged 18-26.
Please note: ATYP is constantly monitoring the ever-changing status of the COVID-19 situation and actioning advice from federal and state governments and the Australian and NSW Health Departments. In light of this, the National Studio may need to be postponed to a later date.
Head to our website for full details on how to apply!
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CUSP
Mary Anne Butler's powerful play, CUSP will soon be available to view for free on our website!
Audiences called it beautiful, raw, and moving, and now it's your turn to watch this extraordinary play that had to close after just five shows in its premiere Sydney season.
We would love to see you watching the production! Upload it to social media and tag us along with #ATYP_CUSP
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THEATRE NETWORK NSW
TNN is the peak agency for theatre in NSW and have put together a list of grants that are available for artists and organisations in NSW and ACT. It covers Government, Industry and Philanthropic opportunities however the list is not exhaustive.
Take a look at the list here.
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