Transforming Young Lives Through Theatre.
Theatre entertains, challenges and provokes possibility and, for our young people, can result in greater creativity, imagination and exploration of life through art – skills that are vital in a rapidly changing world.
MTC Education seeks to create free, or affordable, meaningful access to theatre for all young people regardless of cultural, financial or geographical circumstances. Time and again, we receive feedback that our award-winning programs have had a profound and lasting impact on the lives of the students who have been able to take part. Right now we have an opportunity to use the arts to help inspire and empower young Australians.
Despite the impact of the COVID crisis on arts and education in Victoria, MTC Education has continued to find imaginative and innovative ways to support Victorian students and young people in their learning and development, and to provide inspiring and nurturing theatre experiences remotely. This has included innovative learning activities enhancing the theatre experience and an ever-expanding suite of digital content and virtual workshops which make MTC Education a world-leading program.
In response to demand from schools and requests from the Department of Education, we are constantly working to produce more online resources and create further opportunities for remote engagement. As a result, we are now reaching more and more varied and isolated communities - including communities that have been severely impacted over the last few years by the pandemic.
We are thrilled to once again have school groups in the theatre, while we also continue our focus on maintaining and expanding programs that will have the ability to work both in-person and digitally.
Meanwhile, our aspirations for MTC Education remain the same:
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Provide all students with access to the very best professional theatre and arts education, irrespective of financial, social or geographic disadvantage
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Encourage the development of creative thinking, confidence, team-work and empathy in the classroom, not just for the next generation of theatre makers, but for the benefit of all young people
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Support schools and teachers across the state in delivering engaging, real-world, exciting arts education that speaks both directly to curriculum, and to further study or employment.
More so than ever, it is vital that MTC can use its education programs to reach the next generation of artists, creative thinkers and community leaders. Only through donor support will we be able to innovatively reimagine our existing programs and create new initiatives in response to the evolving needs of students, teachers and young people, and your support of these activities is of the utmost value.
For more information contact the Philanthropy team on 03 8688 0954 or email foundation@mtc.com.au.
Spotlight on MTC Education
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Set The Stage
On the road again
This year we head back on tour to regional Victoria with SLAP. BANG. KISS. by Dan Giovannoni.
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MTC Foundation
MTC Education 2021 Impact Report for Donors
Read how MTC Education continued to create meaningful access to theatre for all young people in 2021
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MTC Foundation
The Betty Amsden Youth Scholarship Course 2021
The Betty Amsden Youth Scholarship Course proceeded in 2021 with the generous support of the Betty Amsden Foundation.
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Keep us on stage
A Dramatic Education
Meet MTC Education alumna Brodi Purtill, who is well on her way to becoming a drama teacher.
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MTC Foundation
MTC Education 2020 Impact Report for Donors
Read how MTC Education continued to create meaningful access to theatre for all young people in 2020.
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Interviews
Behind the Scenes: Virtual Tour
In 2019, MTC Education produced a virtual tour of the Company’s Sturt Street HQ building, allowing anyone to remotely visit the spaces where plays are rehearsed, sets are built and costumes and wigs are created. Next up: the Southbank Theatre virtual tour
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MTC Foundation
MTC Education Update for Donors
An update on our 2020 MTC Education program.
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MTC Foundation
MTC 2019 Education Impact Report
Celebrate the impact of our 2019 Education Program made possible by the generosity of our donors.
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MTC Foundation
Betty Amsden Youth Scholarship Course 2019
Victorian students, who would not otherwise have access to extra-curricular drama programs, recently had the chance to take part in an intensive week-long drama workshop at MTC.
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MTC Foundation
Community & opportunity
Education program participants Jyden Brailey & Imogen Prictor reflect on their experiences with the Company and their future in the arts
Also in this section
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Donor Community
MTC is immensely grateful to our visionary donors who share our passion for theatre.
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Women in Theatre Giving Circle
Supporting Australian Artists and Industry Leaders.
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MTC Youth Ambassadors Giving Circle
Inspiring through Education.
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MTC Foundation Board
The MTC Foundation is overseen by a Board of dedicated and supportive leaders.