Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
October 20 & 21, 2023
The Festival included: adjudications from 14 groups, student workshops, professional development for teachers and community theatre leaders, One the Couch with Emma, the New Works Showcase, an awards ceremony all under one roof at The Victory Centre.
Pilot Programme
Between the Lines JR.
Director: Olivia Charalambous
Musical Director: Dan Mertzlufft
Choreographer: Darcy Goodall
How to Train Your Dragon JR.
Director: Jeremy Hinman
Musical Director: Ryan Macauley
Choreographer: Darcy Goodall
Faculty
Adjudicators: Olivia Charalambous, John Prignano, Jeremy Hinman, Ryan Macauley, Christie Jeter, Darcy Goodall
Workshop Clinicians: Jeremy Hinman, Josh Morris, Louise Wilkie, Shane Bransdon, Emma Bishop, Mark Bradley, Olivia Charalambous, Darcy Goodall, Christie Jeter
Professional Development Clinicians: Stuart Hendricks, John Prignano, Jennifer Atarmira Ward-Lealand, Lily Edmonds & Katie, Emma Bishop, Dan Mertzlufft, Ryan Macauley.
New Works Showcases
Director: Hamish Mouat
13 JR.: Manukau Performing Arts
The Drowsy Chaperone JR.: Special Project Group – Auckland
The Big One-Oh JR.: Special Project Group – Auckland
