Waterford Youth Arts

Youth Film Festival Coming Up!! Apply Today!!

2010-10-07T05:30:00.000-07:00

Waterford Youth Arts has had a fantastic August as their festival got well under way on August 16th to the 22nd!! What a great week of theater, art, dance and music with amazing helpers and audience members along the way. Big thanks to everyone who participated.

The next big Festival coming up in Waterford is the Scene 15 Youth Film Festival taking place in Storm cinema in Waterford City from November 30th to December 2nd. This is a huge opportunity for the youths nationwide as the successful films are shown on the big screen during the festival and each participant is in for a chance to win one of the 5 brilliant awards presented by a vary special celebrity guest! Application forms are available on the website www.waterfordyoutharts.com and need to be sent in with your film/s by November 8th!! Like Scene 15's Facebook page and follow twitter and Scene 15's personal blog for film festival news and updates!!

Waterford Youth Arts 25th Anniversary Event Guide

2010-08-10T04:10:00.001-07:00

16th August Monday

Youth Voices – Poetry and Prose exhibition mounted on Waterford Shop windows. Young people aged 13 – 19 years will create a new work of poetry or prose which will then be exhibited on Waterford Shop windows for two weeks

17th August Tuesday

Art and Archive exhibition opening in Greyfriars and GL Theatre gallery. This exhibition will include archival material from WYA over the last 25 years collated by Kate Mccarthy and Eimear Cheasty and also new work (including drawings, paintings and video) inspired by WYA’s history by Clare Horgan, Paddy Dwan, Anthony Mackey, Alan Ruane, Tom Casey, Eric Flavin, Robert Jackson, Carol Yelverton, Margaret O'Brien Moran, Roisin Kinsella, Clare Scott, Sam Jacob, Gerry Keane, Sue Burkitt, Linda Kavanagh, Geraldine Stafford, Niall Larkin, Jill Bouchier, Anne Genevieve Hanway, Ben Hennessy, Cormac Leane, Katie Bradley, Nick Kavanagh, Martin Kennedy, Berna Lawton, Rosie Dulson, Myra Dulson, Ger Kennedy, John Cullinan, Eileen Kennedy, John O’Connell, David Brazil, Bernie Laherty, John Gallagher, Michael Durand, Jane O’Brien Moran and Suzanne Irish

18th August Wednesday

Summer Theatre play ‘Dark of the Moon’ by Howard Richardson and William Berney opens at Garter Lane Theatre and continues each night and closes Saturday 21^st Aug. – directed by Jim Nolan and designed by Deirdre Dwyer.

19th August Thursday

1pm Lunchtime theatre in Granary 3 days of theatre by ex-members of WYA

4pm New Dance ex-members of WYA create new works that will be seen in Garter Lane over the next 3 days

6pm WYD-Eye film unit present a film night at the Granary Theatre.

20th August Friday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

1pm Lunchtime Theatre Granary Theatre

2pm Street theatre piece directed by Nick Kavanagh travelling around City Centre

4pm New Dance - Garter Lane.

5pm Plays – rehearsed readings of work written by ex-members - The Arch, Barrack Street.

7pm Jim Daly book launch – a collection of the poetry, prose and plays of Jim Daly edited by Robert Browne, Mark Roper and Jim Nolan

9pm Celebrating Jim Dalys favourite music with an acoustic music session in Jordans Bar.

21st August Saturday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

1pm Lunchtime Theatre Granary Theatre

2pm Street theatre piece directed by Nick Kavanagh travelling around City Centre

3pm Youth Voices - New Creative Writing from young people aged 13 – 19 years facilitated by Eimear Cheasty in Central Library.

4pm New Dance - Garter Lane.

5pm Plays – rehearsed readings of work written by ex-members - The Arch, Barrack Street.

6pm Theatre Improv – new work created over the last two days led by Patrick O’Sullivan – Garter Lane Theatre

7.30pm Official Celebration of 25 years of WYA at Garter Lane Theatre Gallery

10pm Live music celebrating WYA in Jordans Bar.

22nd August Sunday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

1pm – 6pm LARK IN THE PARK, after a 25-year absence WYA presents a day of music in the Peoples Park with bands and musicians who all have an association with WYA. This afternoon will be aimed as a family friendly picnic day in the park. (Waiting for confirmation of bands to announce names)

Note: All events are free apart from ‘Dark of the Moon’ which is €15 and €10 conc.

12 Amazing Bands In Lark In The Park This August!!

2010-08-10T03:55:00.000-07:00

Lark in the Park is a free entry all day music festival in Peoples Park this August, Sunday 22nd. There will be 12 bands performing, all with an association with Waterford Youth Arts, and are there to celebrate the Youth Arts 25-year anniversary. This is a family friendly picnic day in the park starting from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The bands performing are Interplanetary Experience, Relic, Herecy, Kytte, Dirty ten to one, Siam Collective, Brendan Maher, Deaf Joe, Propellar Palms, Butterfly Band, Fighting Spiders and Solar Taxi. Throughout the week of August 16th, Waterford Youth Arts has organized street theatre events, art exhibitions, plays (Dark of the Moon in Garter Lane), and dance and movie events. For full details on the Birthday week see www.waterfordyoutharts.com. These events are not to be missed!

The paragraphs below are from singer/songwriter Deaf Joe and the brilliant band Dirty 10 to1 showing you what to expect from our great bands in Lark in the Park. For more information from the other bands check out http://www.waterfordyoutharts.com.

'Deaf Joe is the solo project of Joe Harney, who has in the past played with Deaf Animal Orchestra (where the 'deaf' part of his name comes from), Katie Kim and David Kitt. Joe is finally getting out there to perform his own music following huge encouragement from Donal Dineen and a few others he tentatively forwarded some demos to. His handful of solo gigs to date have already seen him play support to Fionn Regan, James Yorkston and O Emperor. In studio Joe treats his soulful songs with big arrangements and layers of ambience and texture; the live setup however consists of a simple combination of spanish guitar and vocals. He has recently completed his first as-yet untitled long player, due for release January 2011. Joe also works on theatre productions; he composed and compiled the soundtrack for last autumn's Red Kettle production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. You can sample some of his music at www.myspace.com/deafjoeharney.'

‘Dirty 10to1 are a band formed by four friends who don’t actually like each other that much but couldn’t find anyone else to start a band with. They have been gigging for the past two and a half years and on stage is where to catch them do what they do best, the band plays as if their very lives depend on it. They have also been described as the best band in scumbag rock today, be sure to catch them play live where you'll be sure to hear such classics like ‘Your mother's an animal’ ‘Send me auntie to Lourdes she's massive" and ‘My mouth is as dry as Gandhi’s slipper’. In the immortal words of Mike Watt, ‘This band could be your life’’

August Birthday Week!!!!

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Waterford Youth Arts celebrate 25 years with a special birthday week of activities Mon. 16th to Sunday 22nd August - to see full listings go to www.waterfordyoutharts.com
highlights include:

18 - 21 Aug 'Dark of the Moon' directed by Jim Nolan at Garter Lane Theatre
22 Aug Lark in the Park - 13 local bands play in the People's Park
21 Aug Launch of new Graffiti Wall in Wyse Park
20/21/22 Aug New childrens play 'This Ain't no Fairytale' in the People's Park
17 Aug Launch of 'Art and Archive' new exhibition of thirty local artists at Greyfriars Gallery
19/20/21 Aug New Dance by ex-members and present members in Garter Lane Theatre
21 Aug Reading of new prose and poetry from young writers.
18 Aug Film Night showing new and old films from WYD-Eye film unit Granary Theatre
and much more.......

Great Line Up For Lark In The Park

2010-07-08T03:24:00.000-07:00

Lark in the Park, is taking place in Peoples Park, Sunday, August 22^nd, and has confirmed their 12 great bands to play.

Interplanetary Experience
Relic
Herecy
Kytte
Dirty ten to one
Siam Collective
Brendan Maher
Deaf Joe
Propellar Palms
Butterfly Band
Fighting Spiders
Solar Taxi.

Lark in the Park is the big finale of the jam packed Waterford Youth Arts 25^th Anniversary week, which starts Aug 16^th, and includes public events of poetry and prose, street theater, the controversial play Dark of the Moon, art exhibitions and so much more. Lark in the Park is a family fun event that starts at 1 pm to 6 pm in Peoples Park.

Kytte: One of the great bands playing Lark in the Park, August 22nd.

The city four piece came together in early 2008 with a mutual love of hard rock and dark tones.

Described as being filled with sharp vocals smooth harmonies, and riffs that grab you then slap you with stoner rock and leaving wanting more!

The band is Shane Elliott (vocals & guitar)

Luke Marsh (guitar & vocals)

Johnny Cooks (bass & vocals) and

Mike Vez on drums.

Siam Collective

Heresy

Brendan Maher

Interplanetary

Experience

And much, much more...Look them up on Facebook and MySpace for the full taster experience!!

Cast List For Controversial Occult Play 'Dark Of The Moon'

2010-06-23T04:09:00.001-07:00

Megan Stokes - Conjur woman

Joanne Whelan - Witches

Confort Bahirge - Witches

Victoria Paperovska - Witches

Ellen O’Carroll - Witches

Emma Casey - Witches

Emma power - Witches

Gemma Hinton - Witches

Paula Weldon - Barbara Allen

John Doyle - Marvin Hudgens

Conor halpin - Preacher Haggler

Dean O’Sullivan - Floyd Allen / Band

Eamonn O’Neill - Mister Allen

Sinead Bolger - Mrs. Allen

Sarah Nugent - Barbara’s Sister

Beth Quinlan - Mrs Summey

Kate Rellis - Edna Summey

Ciara Kavanagh - Mrs Bergin

Amy Hazle - Ella Bergen

Shane O’Sullivan - Hank Gudger

Cillian Jacob Burt - Dinwitty

Helena White - Miss Metcalf

Ciara Cronin - Greeny Gorman

Sarah Glascott - Hatty Heffner

Brooke Carton - Miss Leafy

Niamh Dalton - Band

Elaine Stone - Band

Jamie Power - John

Aidan Connolly - Uncle Smellicue

Pat O'Connor - Mister Summey

Keelin Foley - Mister Bergen

Nick Kavangh - Conjur man

Waterford Youth Arts August Festival Event Guide!!

2010-06-16T03:43:00.001-07:00

16th August Monday

17th August Tuesday

18th August Wednesday

19th August Thursday

1pm Lunchtime theatre in Granary 3 days of theatre by ex-members of WYA

4pm New Dance ex-members of WYA create new works that will be seen in Garter Lane over the next 3 days

6pm WYD-Eye film unit present a film night at the Granary Theatre.

20th August Friday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

1pm Lunchtime Theatre Granary Theatre

2pm Street theatre piece directed by Nick Kavanagh travelling around City Centre

4pm New Dance - Garter Lane.

5pm Plays – rehearsed readings of work written by ex-members - The Arch, Barrack Street.

7pm Jim Daly book launch – a collection of the poetry, prose and plays of Jim Daly edited by Robert Browne, Mark Roper and Jim Nolan

9pm Celebrating Jim Dalys favourite music with an acoustic music session in Jordans Bar.

21st August Saturday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

1pm Lunchtime Theatre Granary Theatre

2pm Street theatre piece directed by Nick Kavanagh travelling around City Centre

3pm Youth Voices - New Creative Writing from young people aged 13 – 19 years facilitated by Eimear Cheasty in Central Library.

4pm New Dance - Garter Lane.

5pm Plays – rehearsed readings of work written by ex-members - The Arch, Barrack Street.

6pm Theatre Improv – new work created over the last two days led by Patrick O’Sullivan – Garter Lane Theatre

7.30pm Official Celebration of 25 years of WYA at Garter Lane Theatre Gallery

10pm Live music celebrating WYA in Jordans Bar.

22nd August Sunday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

Note: All events are free apart from ‘Dark of the Moon’ which is €15 and €10 conc.

Sign Up Now For Performance Fun And Frolics This July!

2010-06-03T09:26:00.000-07:00

Garter Lane and Waterford Youth Arts present the 7^th year of Performing Arts Summer School 2010. Dance, drama, art, storytelling and video production are several of the amazing classes on offer to the three different age groups: 4-6 years (€75), 7-9 years (€105) and 10-12 years (€105). With all courses one week long, numbers are limited so sign up now to avoid disappointment! Register at Garter Lane box office before the closing date of Saturday 26^th June. For more information and full details of this exciting, creative summer school, download the PASS brochure on www.waterfordyoutharts.com.

Start Your Producing, Directing And Acting Career With This Years Film Summer Camp!

2010-06-03T09:22:00.000-07:00

Due to popular demand, Waterford Youth Arts are organizing a never been done before Film and Drama summer camp! This involves camera work, script writing, and acting for the camera as well as making your very own film. Each group will have a full movie made at the end of the week with a showing of their film debut and they will be presented a DVD of their completed work. The age group for the camp is 9-12 years and will be taking place in The Arch, Barrack St. Waterford, on the19th to 23rd July, starting at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and finishing at 12.30 p.m. on Friday. It costs €120 per person. For further details and to apply simply phone the Arch at 051 879 377 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 051 879 377 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or e-mail info@waterfordyoutharts.com.

Jam Packed Event Guide This August

2010-05-26T05:31:00.000-07:00

High Lights
Waterford Youth Arts are planning a major celebration for their 25th anniversary over the week of 16th to the 22nd of August. Below is a list of some of the events Waterford Youth Arts has organized:

* Controversial, original occult play 'Dark of The Moon', directed by Jim Nolan, designed by Deirdre Dwyer, and acted by WYA's past and present members, opens Tuesday, August 17th in Garter Lane. Contact www.garterlane.ie for tickets.

* Wednesday, 18th August, is the Art and Archive exhibition official opening in Greyfriars church and Garter Lane. This exhibition hosts the work of many of Waterfords well known artists such as Paddy Dwan, Tom Casey, Ben Hennessy, Berna Lawton, Clare Horgan and many, many more. The works are based on the archival material of Waterford Youth Arts and the inspiration of the company's history over the past 25 years.

* For 3 days of the festival week, starting on Thurs 19th August untill Sat 21st, there will be lunchtime theatre in the Granary by ex-members of WYA, and New Dance, a performance by ex-members of WYA in Garter Lane.

* Play in the Park is a play written by members of the youth arts company, Martina Collender and Megan Stokes, presented for young children and acted by members of WYA aged 12-14 years.

* The big end-of-week event is the Lark In The Park, Sunday 22nd. 12 bands who have an association with WYA will be performing live in the Peoples Park, Waterford City, for a fun family picnic day out free of charge.

For times and further details check out www.waterfordyoutharts.com or youthartswaterford.blogspot.com.

Events Guide

16th August Monday

17th August Tuesday

18th August Wednesday

19th August Thursday

1pm Lunchtime theatre in Granary 3 days of theatre by ex-members of WYA

4pm New Dance ex-members of WYA create new works that will be seen in Garter Lane over the next 3 days

6pm WYD-Eye film unit present a film night at the Granary Theatre.

20th August Friday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

1pm Lunchtime Theatre Granary Theatre

2pm Street theatre piece directed by Nick Kavanagh travelling around City Centre

4pm New Dance - Garter Lane.

5pm Plays – rehearsed readings of work written by ex-members - The Arch, Barrack Street.

7pm Jim Daly book launch – a collection of the poetry, prose and plays of Jim Daly edited by Robert Browne, Mark Roper and Jim Nolan

9pm Celebrating Jim Dalys favourite music with an acoustic music session in Jordans Bar.

21st August Saturday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

1pm Lunchtime Theatre Granary Theatre

2pm Street theatre piece directed by Nick Kavanagh travelling around City Centre

3pm Youth Voices - New Creative Writing from young people aged 13 – 19 years facilitated by Eimear Cheasty in Central Library.

4pm New Dance - Garter Lane.

5pm Plays – rehearsed readings of work written by ex-members - The Arch, Barrack Street.

6pm Theatre Improv – new work created over the last two days led by Patrick O’Sullivan – Garter Lane Theatre

7.30pm Official Celebration of 25 years of WYA at Garter Lane Theatre Gallery

10pm Live music celebrating WYA in Jordans Bar.

22nd August Sunday

11am Play in the park – new play written by young writers Martina Collender and Megan Stokes presented for young children and acted by members of WYA 12 – 14 age group.

Note: All events are free apart from ‘Dark of the Moon’ which is €15 and €10 conc.

Biggest Birthday Events Yet This August

2010-04-22T05:35:00.000-07:00

Waterford Youth Arts are planning their biggest 25th birthday event yet, taking place on the weekend of August 20th to 22nd. Everybody in Waterford can expect oodles of fun events performed by the youths of WYA and its past members. Nearly all the events are free to the public and it’s beginning to look like a great weekend of performances with ex-members returning from the UK and the US to take part. There will be public shows of theatre performances, dance performances, public readings of plays, outdoor street theatre, art exhibitions, creative writing and a revival of the ‘Lark in the Park’ – after a 25 year absence. Much more is being planned and we’ll keep you posted on final details of the party weekend so watch this space. You can also keep yourself updated with events through our website, www.waterfordyoutharts.com.

Battle It Out For The Arch Factor

2010-04-15T06:58:00.000-07:00

Waterford Youth Arts is organizing a Proms night for all the members of the arts company. The main theme of the night is Hollywood Red Carpet and they will be graced by the ‘paparazzi’ while entering the Forum. On this night, the youths of the organization are battling it out for The Arch Factor, where each contestant will be doing their thing and showing off their skills to impress WYA’s three ‘very tough’ judges. The winning contestants will be crowned The Arch Factors most talented. Members should get their glad rags on for Saturday, July 3^rd in the Forum, as there is a special prize made especially by WYA for the best-dressed red carpet character.