Written Question · S2W-27049 · Session 2
Whether it recognises youth theatre as a distinct art form.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it recognises youth theatre as a distinct art form.
The answer
Youth theatre can include adiverse and eclectic range of activity, such as musical theatre, dance theatre,site-specific productions and use of multimedia in performance. The ScottishArts Council supports the definition offered by Promote YT:
Promote YT recognises Youth Theatre as a unique form of theatre practice which:
engages childrenand young people as active participants in the creative process;
encourages thedevelopment of the whole person through the use of performing arts techniques;
views process andproduct as equal & mutually beneficial; and
aspires tostandards of excellence in all areas.
Promote YT recognises Youth Theatre as a unique form of theatre practice which:
engages childrenand young people as active participants in the creative process;
encourages thedevelopment of the whole person through the use of performing arts techniques;
views process andproduct as equal & mutually beneficial; and
aspires tostandards of excellence in all areas.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-27049 by reference.