Red Moon Creative Arts Theatre

RED MOON CREATIVE ARTS THEATRE is resident Theatre-in-Education Company at Wexford Arts Centre. Theatre-in-Education involves the presentation of all styles of theatre through specially commissioned and composed comedy, drama and multi-media productions with the objective of encouraging personal growth, understanding, learning, communication and social skills - all of which help develop self-awareness, self-belief and self-confidence, the 'abc of drama' (c).

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: ideal for quiet souls, creative imaginations and fun-loving personalities - no auditions, no exams, no competition, no pressure!

RED MOON CREATIVE ARTS THEATRE are resident TIE Company and run after-school, weekend and school holiday classes and workshops in Children's Drama, Children's Theatre, Youth Theatre, Art, Film and Youth Arts Fusion (c) at: Wexford Arts Centre on Mondays (http://www.wexfordartscentre.ie/red-moon-theatre.html) , Stella Maris Community and Cultural Centre, Kilmore Quay on Wednesdays and the Presentation Centre Enniscorthy (http://www.presentationcentre.ie/red-moon-theatre.html) Thursdays - nine weekly after-school classes and workshops in all.

CHILDREN'S DRAMA WORKSHOP (ages 4 - 7) 'Carnival of Drama' - fun, games, stories, circus skills and drama.

CHILDREN'S THEATRE ENSEMBLE (ages 8 - 12) drama games, action drama, circus skills, improv (improvisation) and theatre skills.

YOUTH THEATRE ENSEMBLE (ages 12 - 18) theatre skills, acting skills (stage & screen), improv, production, Scene on Screen (c) and Youth Arts Fusion (c).

YOUNG ARTIST'S STUDIO (c) (all ages) sketching, drawing, painting, clay work and free expression.

CHRISTMAS: members stage a Christmas Concert.

SUMMER: members stage an end-of-year production.

IN SCHOOL: One of Red Moon Theatre's most important roles is in creating and delivering Bullying Awareness programmes for Primary and Secondary Schools. "Only Messing" (Primary) and "project i.d." (Secondary) are robust, engaging and entertaining inter-active presentations which are highly effective with a lasting impact and high ratings from students and staff.

IN SCHOOL: Red Moon teaches drama and art in Schools, Community Projects, School Completion Programmes and State Training Centres on a regular basis.

IN SCHOOL: The company also tours comedy dramas to local theatre venues and brings free linked workshops to neighbouring schools which then attend the full performance.

RED MOON PUPPET THEATRE performs IN SCHOOLS with Educational Puppet Shows which can be customised or devised from scratch to accommodate the particular needs/focus of the school. We also perform in Theatres, Community Centres and at Special Events and private parties/events.

RED MOON CHILDREN'S ENTERTAINMENT includes balloon-modelling, face-painting, visual art zones, games, disco/karaoke, party dance workshops, puppet theatre and movie-making.

SURPRISE CHILDREN'S PARTIES - a mix and match of any of the entertainments above.

MOVIE MAKERS: Red Moon Theatre runs film-making workshops during school holidays and on occasional weekends. These projects are non-technical narrative work where participants create, act and shoot a short film within the given time-span, usually ten hours spread over three or four days.

RED MOON THEATRE works to the highest international standards. The company is a leader in this field through innovation, creativity and educational initiatives. The Company subscribes to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs "Children First" child protection guidelines.

THE COMPANY is a part of wexford theatre workshop, established in 1981. Alongside Riff Raff Theatre, INCA Film Support and Travelling Light Theatre, all of which are also a part of the theatre workshop, Red Moon Theatre is a part of the longest established independent professional fringe theatre company in the South East, if not the whole of Ireland. The company is non-profit and self-funding but welcomes grants and donations to assist in the further development of its work.

MICHAEL WAY is a professional actor, writer and director who is also qualified as a Primary School and Secondary School teacher specialising in drama, theatre studies and art and having been a part of the original international movement which now sees drama on the curriculum of most schools, he continues to work in schools and state training programmes as well as touring T.I.E with Red Moon Drama Team and delivering after-school classes and workshops alongside core Drama Team members Abigail and Stacey.

ANY ENQUIRIES can be addressed to 086 052 0032 or 086 086 1449 - if we do not reply we are probably in the middle of something but will get back to you. If you would like to leave a message please text as we do not use voicemail.

FINALLY: we are always interested in hearing from anyone who would like to join our classes, all ages from 4 to 18 years.

ANYONE interested in helping out is welcome to send us their details.

NO USE may be made of any designs, ideas, characters, performances, publicity, literature or proposals without prior agreement. Copyright and Performing Rights apply.

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