Membership recruitment is a number of specified actions through which the youth theatre can proactively seek new members. It should be an integral part of the youth theatre’s annual programme and not motivated solely by dissipating numbers.
Resources for promoting your youth theatre.
What happens in a youth theatre?
We examine the many benefits of youth theatre
Do you want to get involved in drama activities? Excellent! First, you can take one, or four, steps to find out what youth theatre opportunities exist in your area. Find them here.
Auditioning for performance courses advice sheet
A must-read annual journal for the youth theatre sector.
National study by Youth Theatre Ireland
Youth Theatre and Drama in the South East of Ireland
Project undertaken by Youth Theatre Ireland in 2005
Youth theatres have displayed enormous innovation throughout the COVID-19 crisis - adapting their activities to respond to changing public health measures and maintaining a safe, creative space for young people during these challenging times. This guidance was last updated on 23 June 2021.