Theatre Making & Citizenship - Cork Programme
Spring 2021 sees The Everyman working with YMCA, Cork, in collaboration with Graffiti Theatre Company and with the support of The Abbey on a youth-led programme ‘Theatre-Making and Citizenship, Cork’, where young people will be introduced to theatre and performance through conversation, engagement and creation.
In a series of online workshops, the participants will be supported to become theatre makers themselves – explore writing, devising and performance; engage with online theatre from The Everyman, The Abbey Theatre and Graffiti. They will have the opportunity to discuss and critique work, take online venue tours, speak with established theatre designers in lighting, sound, set and costume.
Central to the programme is the role of theatre in Ireland and how they – as active participants – can contribute to or shape the future of accessible theatre for young people in Ireland.
The project begins with an online pilot phase in spring 2021 and will roll out in person, Covid-allowing, in Cork City and beyond during the summer.
The Everyman’s newly appointed Education and Community manager, Maev O’Shea, said the Everyman’s story is ‘a powerful community story’.
“The theatre grew from a company of local amateur actors and makers. In our theatre, we believe The Everyman is for everyone. This Theatre-Making & Citizenship, Cork, programme begins the next chapter in that story.”