Youth Theatre Ireland
Conor Geoghegan is an experienced actor, clown, singer, and drama facilitator with a notable career in performance and arts education since 2005. Currently associated with Youth Theatre Ireland, Conor has also contributed as a drama facilitator at organizations such as Rehab Care Galway, Galway Actors Workshop, and Actors Centre Galway, focusing on various aspects of acting, wellbeing, and skill development. Notable performances include involvement with Macnas Theatre Company and touring with the street show "The Cockroach & The Inventor." Conor's educational background includes specialized training in drama facilitation and performance from esteemed institutions, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Geology from NUI Galway.
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Youth Theatre Ireland
Youth Theatre Ireland is the national development organisation for youth theatre. We represent a network of youth theatres that deliver year-round programmes of drama workshops and performance opportunities to young people, aged 12+ from cities, towns and villages across Ireland. Established for 40 years, Youth Theatre Ireland is unique in its commitment to youth-centered drama practice and promotes: - drama as a medium for learning and as a means of expression for young people; - the advancement of the artistic, personal and social development of young people through drama and performance related skills; -youth theatre as a medium to extend and enhance young people’s understanding of theatre as an artform; - the emergence and development of youth theatres in Ireland. In support of our goals we: - produce national-level artistic programmes including festivals and the National Youth Theatre; - provide training for youth theatre leaders and practitioners; - develop new youth theatres in partnership with local groups and agencies; - provide advice, guidance and support to existing youth theatres; - advocate for youth theatres and champion the benefits of youth drama for all young people; - operate a Garda Vetting Consortium for youth theatres; - provide a range of practical and artistic resources for youth theatres; - push youth theatre practice forward through research and debate.