Youth Theatre Ireland
Rebecca Feely currently serves as the National Programme Co-Ordinator at Youth Theatre Ireland, where responsibilities include running and coordinating national programmes for affiliated youth theatres across Ireland. Prior to this role, Rebecca worked as a Youth Theatre Facilitator with Graffiti Theatre Company, delivering workshops focused on creativity and heroism. Rebecca's extensive experience in education and theatre includes positions at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, where responsibilities ranged from organizing professional training programs to teaching Shakespeare in schools. Additionally, Rebecca gained valuable directing experience through various assistant director roles. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Shakespeare and Creativity from the University of Birmingham and an Honours Bachelor's Degree in Drama and Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin.
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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.