Young And Hungry Festival of New Theatre 2011

Media Release for Immediate Use: Thursday 10th February 2011
Young and Hungry Arts Trust

Young And Hungry Festival of New Theatre – 21 Jul to 6 Aug, 2011 Wellington Auditions

If you are 15 to 25 years old and would like to advance your career in the theatre arts, the YOUNG AND HUNGRY Festival of New Theatre could be perfect for you!

This year’s programme, featuring new works by playwrights Thomas Sainsbury, Whiti Hereaka and Aaron Alexander, is a marathon of absurd, passionate and apocalyptic adventures featuring class clowns, chat room avatars and a city full of zombies!

Under the mentorship of leading industry practitioners, you will be able to showcase your talent in any area of theatre production, including: acting, lighting, sound, costumes, set design, stage management or publicity.

Many young people who started out with Young and Hungry have continued on to become accomplished theatre practitioners, playwrights and film professionals. Young and Hungry alumni include: Taika Waititi (Boy), Loren Horsley (Eagle vs Shark), Brett McKenzie (Flight of the Concords) and Michelle Ang (Neighbours).

Whether you are interested in performing on stage or being part of the magic behind it, don’t miss your chance to shine!

AUDITIONS & PRODUCTION INTERVIEWS

First Call Auditions:
Saturday, 19 March 2011, 10am to 3pm
Sunday, 20 March 2011, 10am to 3pm

Re-Call Auditions:
Saturday, 26 March 2011, 10am to 3pm
Sunday, 27 March 2011, 10am to 3pm

Production Interviews:
Sunday, 10 April, 2011

You must register online by FRIDAY, 4 MARCH to secure an audition and/or interview time.

Once registrations have closed, you will be given a specific time for your First Call audition. You should come prepared with a contemporary monologue not exceeding 4 minutes in length.

If you are interested in participating in an area of production or design, you will be asked to attend a group interview and information session. REGISTER HERE!!! <http://www.youngandhungry.org.nz/festival-of-new-theatre/get-involved>

Young & Hungry is a charitable arts trust that promotes youth participation and development in the performing arts. For more information about the Festival of New Theatre Auditions please contact Alec Wheeler at 04 385 8227 or email young.hungry@gmail.com.

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