Sunniva Ramsay, Traverse Theatre’s Creative Producer (Learning) says: the past 26 years, Class Act has motivated young people from Scotland, Russia and the “For Ukraine to explore their creative voices through creating brand new plays. Not only do these young writers create plays, but also provocations, inspiring Traverse playwrights, directors and actors with their creativity and unique perceptions of the world. Working with young people from across Mumbai will be an exciting and enriching experience and we’re delighted to be working with RAGE Productions to find out what the young people of Mumbai want to say, right now.” Nicola McCartney, Playwright and Director, says: Act is a project which, in my experience, changes lives for young people involved. “Class Every time I do the project it changes mine. I am thrilled to be part of this team, and look forward to learning from theatre artists in Mumbai and most of all the young people we will work with together.” KEY DATES, MUMBAI: 11 January Introductory meet and greet with all 80 participants – 12/13/14/15 January Playwriting workshops – 17 January Script development workshop – 18/19 January Playwriting workshops – 20 January Final script deadline – 21 & 22 January Rehearsals – 23 & 24 January Final performances at Prithvi Theatre – Class Act Mumbai is part of the British Council’s UK/India 2017 Season and is supported by the British Council, Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government. -ENDS-
Sunniva Ramsay, Traverse Theatre’s Creative Producer (Learning) says: “For the past 26 years, Class Act has motivated young people from Scotland, Russia and the Ukraine to explore their creative voices through creating brand new plays. Not only do these young writers create plays, but also provocations, inspiring Traverse playwrights, directors and actors with their creativity and unique perceptions of the world. Working with young people from across Mumbai will be an exciting and enriching experience and we’re delighted to be working with RAGE Productions to find out what the young people of Mumbai want to say, right now.” Nicola McCartney, Playwright and Director, says: “Class Act is a project which, in my experience, changes lives for young people involved. Every time I do the project it changes mine. I am thrilled to be part of this team, and look forward to learning from theatre artists in Mumbai and most of all the young people we will work with together.” KEY DATES, MUMBAI: 11 January – Introductory meet and greet with all 80 participants 12/13/14/15 January – Playwriting workshops 17 January – Script development workshop 18/19 January – Playwriting workshops 20 January – Final script deadline 21 & 22 January – Rehearsals 23 & 24 January – Final performances at Prithvi Theatre Class Act Mumbai is part of the British Council’s UK/India 2017 Season and is supported by the British Council, Creative Scotland and the Scottish Government. -ENDS-
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