NAYD’s Young Critics 2016 – Applications Are Now Open
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‘An amazing, life changing experience…Words cannot describe how amazing of a programme young critics is.’ Young Critic 2015
WHAT IS THE YOUNG CRITICS?
Returning for a thirteenth year, The Young Critics is one of NAYD’s most popular programmes.
It is open to NAYD affiliated youth theatre members who are interested in watching theatre, discovering how and why theatre is made, and learning how to critically discuss, analyse, and review theatre.
Over a six-month period they will see some incredible shows, make new friends and learn about the art of theatre criticism.
In a very exciting and innovative programme young people are given an opportunity to see quality productions, while developing their critical skills under the mentorship of international theatre critic and academic, Dr. Karen Fricker and Alan King, NAYD Youth Theatre Officer.
In order to offer individual advice and guidance on developing each young person’s critical skills, places on the programme are limited to 16. Those who are interested should apply through their youth theatre before Friday March 4th.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE YOUNG CRITICS?
The Young Critics will meet in Dublin from Friday April 22nd to Sunday April 24th for the first time and again in October. Over the two weekends the Young Critics will attend at least four theatre productions, and participate in workshops and discussions with the mentors.
In October, the group will meet up in Dublin again to see further productions, take part in more workshops and participate in a public panel discussion.
In between the two residential weekends, the Young Critics will be encouraged and supported to go and see other local productions, write some reviews and contribute to the Young Critics blog through vlogs and written reviews.
HOW DO I APPLY TO TAKE PART IN YOUNG CRITICS?
Participation in the programme is free: accommodation, food, theatre tickets and travel costs are covered by NAYD.
It is open to youth theatre members who will be aged 16 – 20 by April 1st 2016. We are looking for young people who are comfortable meeting new people, working in a highly focused way and are not afraid to share their thoughts and opinions with each other.
To be a Young Critic you must be fully available for both weekends. You must also be available to take part in online discussions and organise a theatre trip in your own area in between the two residential weekends. You be supported by NAYD, your own youth theatre and your local venues to do this.
NAYD will have welfare leaders in place on both weekends to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all participants.
Download and print off full information on Young Critics 2016
If you are interested in the programme, please download and fill out the Application Form and return by post only to:
Young Critics Programme, NAYD, 7, North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1 by Friday March 4th at 5pm
Watch some former Young Critics Talk about the Young Critics Programme.
Read about one young person’s experience on Young Critics 2014.
If you need further information please contact NAYD:
Office phone: 01 878 1301
Mobile (during the events): 086 829 5851
Youth Theatre Ireland Young Critics 