Laois Youth Theatre Resumes in January 2015

 

Plaoise YT rehearse the Musician at the Dunamaise ( large files)© Ciara Drennan 2014-20

The Laois Youth Theatre resumes on Saturday the 10th of January 2015 in the Dunamaise Arts Center, for what is anticipated to be a fun filled and hectic season.  If you are interested in drama, making plays, learning creative skills and meeting new people, this is the opportunity for you.

During the workshops youg people get the opportunity to learn all aspects of theatre, from creative game play to back stage management, gaining confidence and making new friends along the way. Aspects of drama, including voice, movement, improvisation, physical theatre and performance skills are covered in the weekly workshops culmination in a year end production which showcases the hard work undertaken by all members throughout the season.

Youth Theatre coordinator Siobhan Coffey is a highly qualified drama tutor who has worked with Laois Youth Theatre for many years and has successfully produced and directed plays with LYT.

New this year and due to demand, there will be two workshops taking place in the Dunamaise Arts Centre:

Workshop 1:        12-14 years        10am-11:30am

Workshop 2:        15-18 years        12pm-1:30pm

Fee for the year is €100 and can be paid in full or in two installments of €50 [payment of fees is required on enrolment] Call the Laois Arts Office now to book your place on 057 8664033 / 13 or                     email: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

 

 

Nick Miller Catalogue Launch

1-NickMillerIMMA-Social-4-12-144th December 2014

Pictured at IMMA in Kilmainham Dublin at the launch of a catalogue and film documentary of “Sitting a Portrait Project” by artist Nick Miller.  Miller painted 34 portraits over the period of a week in July 2014 during his residency at the Laois Arthouse.

Making up the majority of these images were 32 watercolours each of which had a strict timeframe of one hour. 

Documenting the residency was Film Maker Lisa Fingleton.

Photo’s by Dylan Vaughan.