Schools can now apply to participate in this year’s Annual Youth Theatre Festival.

For this year’s brief on our theme, Snapshot, plus all the information on processes, fees, terms and conditions of participation in the program, download and read the AYTF 2020 Information and Application Pack provided below. The pack includes the weblink to the AYTF 2020 Application Form on page 11.

Download the AYTF 2020 Information and Application Pack here

If you have any questions about your application or the AYTF 2020 program, contact Festival Coordinator Ian Zammit on 02 4723 7606 (office hours are 1pm – 9pm Tuesdays, 9am – 5pm Wed-Sat), or at ian.zammit@penrith.city with the subject line “AYTF enquiry”

Applications are due by 6pm Friday 6 March 2020.

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Q THEATRE LAB is Q Theatre’s annual artist residency program. The residency is designed to make creative space and time for the development of dynamic projects at an early stage of their conception. Projects are selected through an open callout process and successful applicants will receive financial assistance, work-space as well as technical and dramaturgical support for dedicated creative development. Q THEATRE LAB is based on a commitment to supporting the development of independent artists and projects in the local Western Sydney area and the vibrancy that occurs as a result.

Building on the successes of previous residency programs, Q Theatre invites artists or groups of artists with a passion for a creative Penrith to apply for a Q THEATRE LAB ’20 Residency.

In 2020, we are looking for works that have a connection, relevance or ability to engage with St Marys and its community. This is a feature of the selection criteria, should you wish to talk though this with us with any questions or how your project may resonate with community of St Marys, please contact Nick Atkins by emailing nick.atkins@pernith.city

Applications Open: 5 November 2019

Applications Close: 2 December 2019

Notifications: 6 December 2019

Residency: 28 January 2019 – 7 February 2019

Work in progress presentation: 7 February 2019, 3pm

Residencies available: 2

Residency location: St Marys Memorial Hall, St Marys & The Joan, Penrith

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Q Theatre provides:

• $2000 cash for artist fees
• Two week’s development space (9am – 7pm) Monday to Friday within the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre and/or St Marys Memorial Hall
• Technical support (up to 6 hours)
• Dramaturgical support (up to 6 hours)
• Access to available studio lighting, sound and AV equipment (off site residencies vary in technical support able to be provided)
• The opportunity for a public presentation
• The work created and supported through Q Theatre Lab will be considered for further development with Q Theatre

Selection Criteria:

• Artistic rationale and process
• Demonstrated connection, relevance or engagement to the place or people of St Marys
• Potential of project for development with Q Theatre
• Calibre of the artistic team and key personnel

Applications for the 2020 Music Scholarships are now open!

Penrith Conservatorium, housed at The Joan, has enriched the lives of the local community for 30 years through its passion for excellence in music education and performance.

The Conservatorium has an ongoing commitment to developing and nurturing local talent through scholarships which are offered through an application and competitive audition process. These scholarships recognise talent and future potential and offer pathways for people to pursue a professional career in music. Scholarships are open to all instruments, however in 2020 the Conservatorium particularly encourages students of WOODWIND, BRASS and ORCHESTRAL PERCUSSION.

The Conservatorium team of over 25 tutors have outstanding qualifications as both performers and teachers, offering individual tuition from beginner through to AMEB Grade 8 and beyond to concert standard. Many students go on to become musicians and music educators themselves, whilst many others enjoy the pleasure and excitement music brings into their everyday lives. Scholarships are offered to enrich individuals’ musical experience and development, as well as to offer pathways into a career as a professional musician.

The Conservatorium is offering six highly sought-after Scholarships through a competitive application and live audition process. The Scholarships recognise future potential and provide the chance for students to take their gift to the next level.

The Conservatorium thanks its current sponsors and partners who enable us to offer scholarships:

Penrith City Council, Berger Piepers, Ars Musica Australis, Jim Aitken + Partners, and Joan Sutherland Foundation

To apply,

DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION KIT

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

ESSENTIAL INFO

Applications open Wednesday 18 September 2019

Applications close Sunday 24 November 2019

Auditions will be held at The Joan on Tuesday 17 December 2019 3.30pm (From 3.30pm)

• Scholarships are awarded either as FULL or HALF at the Penrith Conservatorium in 2020.
• You do not have to be an existing student of the Conservatorium to apply.
• You do need to be a resident of the Greater Western Sydney.
• You need to have acquired at least Grade 4 in your instrument and be 22 years of age or under (vocal students; 25 years or under) in 2020 to apply.
• There is a $15 non-refundable application fee.
• An audition timetable will be sent by email by Tuesday 3 December 2019.

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS

Richard Bonynge Scholarship

Berger Piepers Emerging Talent Scholarship – Open to students aged 12 – 18

Penrith City Council Mayoral Scholarship – Open to Penrith LGA residents

Malcolm Borland full Scholarship – Piano Only

HALF SCHOLARSHIPS

Penrith Conservatorium Scholarships

Penrith City Council Regional Talent Scholarship – Open to Penrith LGA residents

Studio Q is holding auditions for 12 young artists, (18 – 26) to take part in the 2019 ‘Originate’ project. You could be an actor, writer, musician, digital artist, spoken word poet. If you’re interested in making work for live art, we’d like to hear from you. This is a skills development project that results in a public outcome. The show will be presented in the Allan Mullins Studio at The Joan, Penrith.

In 2019, for the first time Originate will be bringing in a resident scientist to support the ensemble to develop a new work that fuses creative practice with scientific inquiry.

PRODUCER: Studio Q is part of Q Theatre, The Joan’s resident theatre making program

ROLES: 12 young artists (18 – 26)

EXPERIENCE: Performers of various levels of experience are encouraged to apply. A background or interest in devising new work will be an advantage.

OBJECTIVE: ‘Originate’ seeks to up-skill early-career artists in the areas of new work development, cross art form practice and to facilitate new collaborations.

THE SHOW: ‘Originate’ is where ideas start. An ensemble of emerging theatre makers will collaborate with an ensemble of emerging musicians to create a new show about the here and now. Guided by director Margaret Davis, the group will move through a workshop process that dreams a new performance from the ground up. ‘Originate’ is a holding title for a performance that is yet to be developed and will be defined by the thoughts, beliefs, hopes and fears of the ensemble. Watch this space.

AVAILABILITY: To be considered for inclusion in the project artists must be available for the following rehearsal schedule:

25 May: 10am – 4pm

26 May: 10am -4pm

30 May: 5pm – 8pm

6 June: 5pm – 8pm

13 June: 5pm – 8pm

20 June: 5pm – 8pm

25 June: 5pm – 8pm

27 June: 5pm – 8pm

2 July: 5pm – 8pm

4 July: 5pm – 8pm

9 July: 5pm – 8pm

11 July: 5pm – 8pm

16 July: 5pm – 8pm

18 July 5pm – 8pm

20 July 10am – 4pm

21 July 10am – 4pm

PRODUCTION WEEK: 22 – 26 July 2019

COST: There is no charge for participation in this program.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 29 April 2019

AUDITIONS HELD: 5 & 6 May 2019

If you have any queries about your application, please email Ian at ian.zammit@penrith.city

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! 

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

The New Work team at Q Theatre – Nick Atkins (New Work Director), Emele Ugavule (Associate Producer) and Ian Zammit (Theatre Programs Coordinator) – are preparing the 2019 Workshop program and are keen to hear from Teaching Artists.

We’d like to hear what theatre practice you are planning to engage in, and projects you are keen to facilitate in the Q theatre program in 2019.

To help us with planning and better understand your directions and plans for 2019, please share your thoughts in our expression of interest form here:

Q Teaching Artists, 2019 – EOI form weblink

If you have any questions please contact Emele on emele.ugavule@penrith.city

Due date: Friday 7 December 2018 (DEADLINE EXTENDED: Sunday 9 December 2018)

We look forward to hearing from you!

Following a successful first independent season in 2018, Q Theatre is launching two new independent theatre projects in 2019 to coincide with Mardi Gras & Sydney Fringe – Mini Gras & New West.

If you have a new work you’d like to present as part of our Q Indie Season, we’d love to hear from you!

We welcome submissions from theatre, comedy, dance, movement, performance art, visual art and interdisciplinary artists.

What we are offering you

1. One week season in our Allan Mullins Studio
2. 70% of box office income
3. Use of our standard LX and SND rig
4. Online boosting of your show and ticketing infrastructure as part of the Q Theatre Indie Season
5. Marketing support (hosting on website, sharing on our social channels, eDM, limited print collateral)
6. 21 x hours technical support
7. 14 x hours of FOH support
8. 1 week of rehearsal space

What we need from you

1. Production of play
2. A work that needs to be ready for production
3. Production Team (Cast, LX designer, SFX designer, Production designer / s, Stage Manager)

Presentation dates

Mardi Gras: 18 – 30 February 2019

Sydney Fringe: 23 – 27 September 2019

If you have any questions, please contact Emele at emele.ugavule@penrith.city

CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

Applications close Friday 16 November! APPLY NOW!

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Applications for the 2019 Music Scholarships are now open!

Penrith Conservatorium, housed at The Joan, has enriched the lives of the local community for over 28 years through its passion for excellence in music education and performance. The Conservatorium has an ongoing commitment to developing and nurturing local talent through scholarships which are offered through a competitive application and audition process. These scholarships recognise talent and future potential and offer pathways for people to pursue a professional career in music.  Scholarships are open to all instruments, however in 2019 the Conservatorium particularly encourages students of WOODWIND, BRASS and ORCHESTRAL PERCUSSION.

The Conservatorium team of over 25 tutors have outstanding qualifications as both performers and teachers, offering individual tuition from beginner through to AMEB Grade 8 and beyond to concert standard. Many students go on to become musicians and music educators themselves, whilst many others enjoy the pleasure and excitement music brings into their everyday lives. Scholarships are offered to enrich individuals’ musical experience and development, as well as to offer pathways into a career as a professional musician.

The Conservatorium is offering six highly sought-after Scholarships through a competitive application and live audition process. The Scholarships recognise future potential and provide the chance for students to take their gift to the next level.

Thanks to the generosity of the Conservatorium’s current sponsors and partners; Penrith City Council, Berger Piepers, Ars Musica and the Joan Sutherland Foundation, six scholarships are open to all instruments including voice.

The Conservatorium is now calling for applicants for the 2019 scholarships!

To apply, download the Information Kit and the Application Form

ESSENTIAL INFO

Applications open Monday 17^th September 2018

Applications close Friday 14 December 2018

Auditions will be held at The Joan on 18^th January 2019

Scholarships are awarded either as FULL or HALF at the Penrith Conservatorium in 2019

You do not have to be an existing student of the Conservatorium to apply

Open to all residents of the Greater Western Sydney region (Some Scholarships require residency within Penrith LGA)

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS

The Richard Bonynge Scholarship

The Emerging Talent Scholarship – Open to students aged 12 – 18

The Mayoral Scholarship – Open to Penrith LGA residents

The Malcolm Borland full Scholarship – Piano Only

 HALF SCHOLARSHIPS

Two Penrith Conservatorium Scholarships

The Regional Talent Scholarship – Open to Penrith LGA residents

Image: Christina Mishell

Q LAB is Q Theatre’s annual artist residency program hosted by the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre. The residency is designed to make creative space and time for the development of dynamic projects at an early stage of their conception.

Projects are selected through an open callout process and successful applicants will receive financial assistance, work-space in the Allan Mullins Studio as well as technical and dramaturgical support for dedicated creative development.

Q LAB is based on a commitment to supporting the development of independent artists and projects in the local Western Sydney area and the vibrancy that occurs as a result.

Building on the successes of previous residency programs, Q Theatre invites artists or groups of artists with a passion for a creative Penrith to apply for a Q LAB ’19 Residency.

“Q Theatre wants to help you dream up something big.”-  Nick Atkins, Creative Producer

The 2018 Q Lab recipients were director Margaret Davis, emerging playwright Jordan Manalo-Shea, cross disciplinary artist Kate Bobis and emerging theatremakers Vonne Patiag, Sophea Op & Will Tredinnick.

Dates:
Applications open: September 14 2018
Applications close: October 14 2018

Successful projects will be notified December 2018

Over the first half of 2019 Q Theatre will support four independent artists or groups of artists in the development of a new project.

Residency periods available in 2019 are:

• 7 January – 18 January
• 28 January – 8 February

If none of these residency periods are suitable for your project we encourage you to apply anyway and make a note of dates that would suit your project.

Q Lab is open to both emerging and established artists working across contemporary performance and theatre.

Q Theatre provides:

• $2000 cash for artist fees
• Two weeks full time studio space during business hours within the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre
• Technical support (up to 6 hours)
• Dramaturgical support (up to 6 hours)
• Access to available studio lighting, sound and AV equipment
• The opportunity for a public presentation

• The work created and supported through Q Lab will be considered for further development with Q Theatre

Selection Criteria:

• Artistic rationale and process
• Potential of project for development with Q Theatre
• Calibre of the artistic team and key personnel

We strongly encourage applications from artists that identify as Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse and/or have a demonstrated connection to Western Sydney.