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Letterkenny Youth Theatre
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The Youth Theatre is suitable for young people from 14 to 21 years old.
Classes are held in the Cliwom Centre, Port Rd, Letterkenny (across the road from An Grianán).
Mission Statement
"Letterkenny Youth Theatre Company aims to be an ensemble company which offers opportunities for play and creative and personal development through drama and performance techniques. It offers an insight into aspects of professional theatre through a series of workshops and showcase performances."
Objectives
- To form a core performance ensemble that puts on one show each year.
- To offer an experience of different theatre forms both text-based and physical, including contemporary and classical techniques.
- To offer experience of a cross section of international texts including Irish, European and works from world theatre.
- To offer experience and training in different aspects of theatre including but not exclusive to design and stage management.
- To create a group identity and devise a training programme for that group's experience and skills base, accommodating both the beginner and the more experienced company member.
- To work with a number of different tutors who can bring particular skills and training opportunities to the group.
Tutors: Rachael Devir, Declan Birney, Maeve Sweeny


