2015 sees the return of popular NEON workshops, as well as a few new ones that provide information in areas you have told us you want greater insights. With each session containing time to mingle with the group over a bite to eat, this is also a great opportunity to meet fellow theatre makers and future collaborators.
FOR CURIOUS INDEPENDENTS
Gain insight into the operations of MTC. Using MTC’s 2015 production of Simon Stephens’ Birdland as an example, explore the role each department plays from programming through to the opening night performance.
Friday 5 June
1.30pm – 5.30pm
MTC HQ
Hosts
Michaela Deacon – Production Coordinator, MTC
Martina Murray – Producer, MTC
FOR WRITERS
To whom? Often the last thing a writer asks is the tough question of who their audience is. This workshop will look at the relationship between story and audience, detail and attention, focus and narrative engine.
Wednesday 17 June
10am – 2pm
Southbank Theatre
Hosts
Jane Bodie – Playwright
Chris Mead – Literary Director, MTC
FOR DIRECTORS
Observe and discuss different approaches to directing text-based theatre; from selecting plays and conceptualising, to working with actors on the floor.
Wednesday 24 June
10am – 2pm
MTC HQ
Hosts
Sam Strong – Associate Artistic Director, MTC
and guest performers
FOR THOSE PROMOTING SHOWS
Explore marketing and PR tricks of the trade to help you market your show, find your audience and get your work noticed in today’s ever-changing media environment.
Wednesday 1 July
10am – 2pm
Southbank Theatre
Hosts
Daniel Coghlan – Marketing Coordinator, MTC/NEON
Rosie Shepherdson-Cullen – PR Director, MTC
FOR THOSE WRITING GRANTS
Get grounded in grants: insights into the world of trusts and foundations, applications and acquittals, plus key tips on how you can make your next project stand out.
Wednesday 8 July
10am – 2pm
Southbank Theatre
Hosts
Debby Maziarz
How to participate in Insights for Independents
Spaces are limited for these sessions and participation is by expression of interest only.
To be considered, please email neon@mtc.com.au by 5pm Monday 11 May 2015 with the following information:
- Your name
- Your contact details
- The session you would like to participate in
- A short bio or a couple of sentences about yourself
- Why you would like to participate and what you hope to gain from the selected session
- Let us know if you have any access needs
These free events are available to those independent theatre makers who are attending NEON Festival performances.