CYT's Independent Artists Studio Program presents

Design Studio

Love the visual elements of theatre – set & costume? Do you have an imaginative eye for art and design? Then Design Studio is for you!

Design Studio will explore the principles of costume and set design, and the role of design in the communication of a play. Participants will be introduced to principles of design: period, line, colour, texture, research and reference gathering in the design process. In addition to design skills, participants will learn about the collaborative process of working with a director.

Design Studio will debut during 2013. Stay tuned for more details!

THE SEED: Staged Reading Program

“The SEED has given my play new direction. The audience comments inspired a change in form, giving me new ideas and guiding the direction I needed to go in next.”
Camilla, 25, Emerging Writer, Artists Unite

The Seed: Staged Readings provide emerging playwrights the opportunity to actively engage with artists and audience in the performance of a live reading of their play.

It offers a testing ground to experiment with the work, ask questions and receive valuable feedback from artists and audience to assist in the continued development of the writing.

Through the year, CYT’s Associate Artists will present 4 new plays in a staged reading, by award winning or promising emerging playwrights from the ACT and across Australia

CYT has designed a number of pathways for emerging artists of all ages, skill levels and experience. Explore all the options for your desired pathway - whether it be with a goal in mind, or just for fun!

CHRYSALIS: Associate Artists (18 – 25 yrs)

Six emerging artists are invited to join Canberra Youth Theatre as Associate Artists in 2013. 

Chrysalis: Associate Artists is for emerging artists who have accumulated some experience in their chosen discipline and wish to take a further step by building the skills necessary to transition into full time tertiary training or the professional industry.

Applications open to: Directors, Designers, Technical Production, Stage & Production Managers, Producers Playwrights & Dramaturgs

CHRYSALIS: Mentoring Program (12 – 25 yrs)

Chrysalis: Mentoring Program responds to requests by emerging artists for individual mentoring in the areas of Directing, Design, Technical Production, Playwriting, Management and Producing. Individual requests range from formal mentoring on a personal project, work experience or being attached as an assistant to a professional artist on a project or production. Chrysalis allows emerging artists to develop their craft within the safety of a company structure, as well as learning, collaborating and being mentored by professional artists.

OPEN HOUSE: EMERGING ARTISTS RESIDENCY
Emerging artists aged 18-25 from within the ACT & Interstate   

Open House: Emerging Artists Residency invites emerging artists to take theatrical risks and expand their performance horizons through engaging in a full-time artistic residency in our space for a fortnight. CYT will provide one ACT and one interstate emerging artist with the opportunity to develop a new work in our theatre. The successful applicants will have full, uninterrupted use of our versatile theatre space for 2 weeks, the support of a mentor, technical support, access and use of CYT’s workshop and office resources and a small production budget. Artists will also be paid a stipend of $500 per week, to support their artistic practice. Transport and accommodation will be provided for the interstate artist. Both residencies will conclude with a showcase of the developing work and a facilitated discussion.

INDEPENDENT ARTIST SERIES: STUDIOS

“I am looking at moving towards a professional career in theatre. I can already see that CYT is giving me the foundations I need to move into this area.”
Dylan, 19, Independent Writer/Director

The Independent Artist Series: Studios is a professional development program designed to identify areas of need and provide master classes, workshops and professional training to bridge knowledge gaps; offering the scaffolding needed to transition emerging artists into independent, professional artists, creating their own career.

Check out our current Independent Artist Studios:
Design Studio

Youth InterACT Scholarships

The Youth InterACT Scholarships provide funding of up to $500 for individual young people aged 12 to 25 who wish to attend an activity of a learning capacity, sporting, conferences, personal or career development through participation in various activities, events or courses.

Applications are assessed by a Scholarship Committee on the last Friday of February, April, June, August, October and December. 

Applications will need to be received into the office 14 days prior to the Committee's meeting dates, otherwise they will not be considered.

Go to their website to find out more.

http://www.youth.act.gov.au/index.php/scholarships