InterAct 2023 Programme

Age 12-21yrs old

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IN THE COMMUNITY

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IN HOUSE AT THE FORUM

The InterAct Youth Arts Festival is a jam-packed event that provides young people with free access to the best arts and technical facilities that our city and theatrical business have to offer.

Festival Age 12-21 yrs old - For more information learning@millenniumforum.co.uk Information line 02871272776 funded by

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Get ready to dive into the world of the InterAct Youth Arts Festival 2023, proudly presented by the Millennium Forum and their Youth Forum who have put their hearts and souls into creating a brilliant summer arts festival. We’re super proud to be celebrating our fifteenth year of this mind-blowing event. And it’s all about YOU, the young and vibrant people of our city aged 12-21!

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Shannon Peake, Aiobheann Barr, Kara Nash, Ronan Tester, Emma Murray Brianna McDaid, Eimear Barr, Seana MacDonald, Abbie Green, Nora Tuck

A word from our Chief Executive

Our goal is simple: to give you access to some of the best arts facilitation and professional experience around. We’ve got an incredible line up of workshops, performances, and experiences for your creative minds. We want you to unleash your inner genius and explore the endless possibilities of artistic expression and performance. We are delighted our youth patron Jamie-Lee O’Donnell will be hosting a masterclass in this years InterAct. We’re all about inclusion, we’ve made sure that every single person, regardless of their additional needs, feels welcomed and supported at our festival. We’ve got assistance ready and waiting for you, and can provide carers for workshops if you need them. Just give a heads-up to our Millennium Forum Education Officer when you’re booking, and we’ll take care of the rest.

We want to give a massive shout-out to everyone who helped make Interact 2023 happen. We couldn’t have done it without them!

Mags Anderson

Jamie-Lee O’ Donnell

Education and Schools Marketing Officer Millennium Forum

Youth Patron Millennium Forum

Mags Anderson

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TO BOOK AND VENUE INFORMATION Ready to Book Your Spot at the InterAct Youth Arts Festival?!

This festival is exclusively for young people aged 12-21. Important: advance booking is a must for all events. Spaces are limited, and it’s all about first come, first served. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on the fun! *Participants must attend all workshops agreed in order to participate in the showcase.

To Book: go online to Millenniumforum.co.uk or call 02871 264455 stay up to date @Learningattheforum private page.

To Book for the showcase on Friday 14th July, contact Millennium Forum Box Office on 02871 264455 or millenniumforum.co.uk. Tickets are £3 (free for participants). Doors open at 4.30pm, showcase at 5pm. For Show & Go Events, spaces are allocated directly by community centres.

VENUE INFO - FOR WORKSHOPS The Millennium Forum 3 New Market Street Derry/L’Derry. BT48 6EB Box Office 02871 264455

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Craft Training Springtown Industrial Estate, Springtown Rd, Derry/L’Derry. BT48 0LY Tel 02871 370384

Lincoln Court Youth Centre 186A Lincoln Courts Derry/L’Derry. BT47 5NX Tel 02871 341353 St Marys Youth Centre 15 Fanad Drive Derry/L’Derry. BT48 9QE Tel 02871 265211 4

SET BUILDING WITH CRAFT TRAINING Come to our custom workshops in Springtown and Strabane to get hands on in making props to advertise this years Youth Musical FAME! Across the 4 workshops we will be learning about all things practical to create stage props to include designing, making, painting & displaying HUGE wooden typography letters to advertise the production of FAME! Learn skills alongside our qualified staff and be part of the interACTION! PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL WORKSHOPS IN PREPARATION FOR THE SHOWCASE

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Dates: Monday 3rd July 2023 ‘The Designing’ Venue: Craft Springtown Dates: Tuesday 4th July 2023 ‘The Making’ Venue: Hosted at both Craft Springtown & Craft Strabane Dates: Wednesday 5th July 2023 ‘The painting’ Venue: Craft Springtown Dates: Thursday 6th July 2023 ‘The Electrics’ Venue: Craft Springtown Facilitator: Craft Training

CREATING NEW ART Upcycling is pure magic, turning the ordinary into extraordinary. We take Dates: Tuesday 4th July fabrics from previous Community Wednesday 5th July Parades and unleash our creativity to craft captivating new artworks Thursday 6th July under the expert guidance of Helen Time: 10am – 12pm Quigley. Our mission is to empower Venue: Millennium Forum young people with the knowledge of Showcase exhibition reusing materials, imparting essential of work: Friday 14th July sewing and fabric handling skills. We foster open communication of ideas, Facilitator: Helen Quigley inspiring participants to maximize the potential of available resources. Together, we design stunning and practical pieces to showcase, infusing the world of Interact with a kaleidoscope of vibrant ideas.

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EXPLORE YOUR VOICE Singing workshops will give young people an insight on how to further develop their vocals skills from Pitch, Intonation, Tuning, Breathing techniques and Mix/Belt techniques. You will also focus on the importance of using your voice as an instrument and how to protect it as well as projection and harmonising. The workshops will be led by performer and vocalist Caitlyn McCrea

Dates: Tuesday 4th July Wednesday 5th July Thursday 6th July Tuesday 11th July Time: 12pm-2pm Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase: Friday 14th July 5pm Facilitator: Caitlyn McCrea

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SOUND TECH We are hoping to attract the next generation to forge their new careers as sound engineers and give them an insider view of life in the Millennium Forum Tech team.

Date: Tuesday 4th July Time: 12pm -4pm Venue: Millennium Forum Facilitator: John Brannigan

John Brannigan is a sound engineer with extensive experience in the music industry. He will lead this course on essential in-depth theory on the principles of sound, acoustics and gain structure as well as explaining all about the equipment, components and settings used. There will be training on patching in using the mixing desk, understanding and using EQ, noise gates, and compression.

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Millennium Forum Youth Productions presents An amateur production by arrangement with Music Theatre International

the Musical

SFX MAKEUP

Date: Tuesday 4th July Tuesday 11th July Time: 2pm -4pm Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase exhibition of work: Friday 14th July Facilitator: Anna’s Cheeky Faces

In the Special Effects Makeup class with Anna’s Cheeky Faces, you’ll master the art of crafting fake wounds, zombie bites, and more using a range of professional SFX makeup techniques and tools. Rest assured, we prioritize your safety by exclusively using professionalgrade SFX materials that are skin-friendly, such as latex (with alternative options for allergies), silicone, FX prosthetic gelatin, fake bloods, and alcohol- and grease-based paints.

Please note that a patch test on your skin is mandatory before participating in this workshop to ensure a comfortable experience.

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FAME THE MUSICAL

Conceived and Developed by David De Silva Book by Jose Fernandez

Lyrics by Jacques Levy

Music by Steve Margoshes

Title Song “ FAME “ written by Dean Pitchford and Michael Gore All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

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CREATE AN ALTER EGO DRAG COSTUME DESIGN Participants will unleash a whole new side of themselves with a drag costume design workshop! Create an alter ego; design an outfit for your drag queen, king, or thing; and give it all on stage in the final showcase. This workshop will be hosted by designer Kit Rees, known in drag as Hester Ectomy.

Date: Tuesday 4th July Wednesday 5th July Thursday 13th July Time: 12pm -3pm Showcase: Friday 14th July Venue: Millennium Forum Facilitator: Kit Rees HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS®

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JEWELLERY/KEYRING WORKSHOP Unlock your creativity with our Laser Cut Jewellery/Keyring Workshop! We offer an exciting opportunity to design and create your own unique pieces of jewellery using high quality acrylic and wood materials.

Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of designing, cutting, and assembling your very own jewellery pieces using state-of-the-art laser cutting machines.

Dates: Wednesday 5th July Time: 12pm-2pm Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase exhibition of work; Friday 14th July Facilitator: Piece Makers

Whether you’re looking to create a one-of-a-kind gift or just want to express yourself through wearable art, our workshop has everything you need. With endless possibilities for customisation, you can let your imagination run wild!

No prior experience is necessary - our workshops are suitable for all skill levels. Come join us for an unforgettable experience in crafting beautiful accessories that reflect your personal style. Book now and discover the joy of making something truly original!

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DRUMMING FROM AROUND THE WORLD Explore multiple types and styles of Drumming, enter a world of rhythm, beats and team work. Give it a go everyone can drum. Drums used in our workshops will be Street drums, African De-jembe drums and Percussion instruments.

With guaranteed laughs and fun. Ending with a celebration performance at the showcase and taking your drumming to the next level.

Dates: Wednesday 5th July Tuesday 11th July Time: 11am – 1pm Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase: Friday 14th July 5pm Facilitator: Sean Feeney

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EMBRACE THE RHYTHM & DANCE

Date: Thursday 6th July Monday 10th July Tuesday 11th July Thursday 13th July Time: 1pm -3pm Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase: Friday 14th July 5pm Facilitator: Urban Shock Dance

This year Urban Shock Dance will offer a world of dance experience. We are going to teach and break down different styles and rhythms from around the world. These workshops will allow dancers to give different styles a go and experience a workshop like nothing before.

This workshop will give room to allow the participants to share some of their own creative abilities to bring the routine to full life.

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Learn to use drawing and animation to create your own movies! The Wheelworks Arts team will teach participants to create digital cartoons using iPads and Apple Pencils. Starting from the basics of how to make your drawing move to adding sounds, music, and special effects – we will collaboratively create an animated showcase.

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Dates: Friday 7th July Time: 1pm-3pm Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase exhibition of work: Friday 14th July 5pm Facilitator: Wheelworks Arts

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YOUTH PATRON JAMIE-LEE O'DONNELL HOSTS ACTING FOR STAGE & SCREEN MASTERCLASS’

Date: Saturday 8th July Time: 12-2pm Venue: Millennium Forum Facilitator: Jamie-Lee O’Donnell

Derry born star, Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, has years of experience in the industry across TV, Film & Theatre having shot to stardom in Channel 4’s smash hit comedy Derry Girls. Acting for Stage and Screen requires various different techniques and tricks, and she will offer first-hand experience with this.

During the Masterclass we shall give aspiring performers the tools to prepare for roles for auditions and life in the industry.

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CREATIVE WRITING

Date: Monday 10th July Tuesday 11th July Thursday 13th July Time: 2pm-3.30pm Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase exhibition of work: Friday 14th July 5pm Facilitator: Grainne McCool

Exploring the Arts with Poetry.

Looking at various poetic forms and writing about our city. With the 10th anniversary of Seamus Heaney this August we will also look at some of his work and use some of his poems to inspire our writing at InterAct 2023.

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WORLD OF MUSICAL THEATRE Carie Logue Houston and Sinead Crossan return to the world of InterAct for 2023 and promise to coach participants in musical theatre acting dancing and singing in in their “world of musical theatre” themed workshops. Both director and choreographer will encourage participants to “open a book, press play on the jukebox, select a movie and razzle dazzle at the west end” reminding the audience that “All the world is a stage”.

Dates: Tuesday 11th July Thursday 13th July Friday 14th July Time: 9.30am-1.30pm 9.30am-1.30pm 1pm-3pm Showcase: Friday 14th July 5pm Venue: Millennium Forum Facilitator: Carie Logue Houston & Sinead Crossan

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Please note these workshops spaces will be allocated directly through our participating community centres, they are dealing with bookings directly.

World of Hip Hop and Street Dance Show & Go

City Dance choreographer Irena Noonan will take you through your paces learning the foundations of Hip Hop & Street Dance featuring the best new and old Hip Hop songs and styles.

Date: Monday 3rd July, Tuesday 4th July & Monday 10th July, St Marys Youth Centre and Wednesday 5th July, Thursday 6th July & Thursday 13th July, Lincoln Courts Youth Centre

Energy Train Djing workshops Show & Go

Participants will learn DJ skills from Oliver Brown and well-known DJ, Kevin Boyle (aka Silver Fox).

Your music, your mixes, learning skills that will allow you to find tunes that connect with your inner rhythm and future dance floors. Whether you’re DJ’ing for the first time, wanting to rock a party or start your own podcast, Energy Train Tutors will show you how to select and mix the right tune, at the right time.

Date: Tuesday 4th & Tuesday 11th July, St Marys Youth Centre and Thurday 6th & Thursday 13th July, Lincoln Courts Youth Centre Showcase exhibition of work: Friday 14th July 5pm 24

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Date: Monday 10th July Tuesday 11th July Thursday 13th July Venue: Millennium Forum Showcase exhibition of work: Friday 14th July 5pm

Showcase

Play in a Day Show & Go

We’re super excited to bring three awesome professional facilitators right into your community for our Play in a Day workshops. Together, we’ll create something truly special—a unique piece of theatre that’s all our own!

Friday 14th July Date: Monday 10th July, St Mary’s Youth Centre and Tuesday 11th Lincoln Courts Youth Centre.

Showcase: Friday 14th July 5pm Facilitators: Amy Carroll, Andrew Mc Cracken, Claire Harkin

We’ll dive into three great sections: Acting, Dance, and Costume/Prop design. In the acting workshops, you’ll discover your hidden talents, unleash your imagination and learn how to bring characters to life on stage. In the dance workshops, you’ll groove, move and express yourself through choreography that’ll make you shine like a superstar. And in the costume/prop design workshops, you’ll let your creativity soar as you craft amazing visual elements to make our performance stand out.

Each community group will have the chance to get on the amazing Millennium Forum stage as part of the InterAct Youth Arts Festival Showcase happening on Friday, July 14th. So mark your calendars and get ready to shine under those bright stage lights!

Doors open 4.30pm Showcase at 5pm Tickets priced at £3 (participants are free).

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Book at Box Office on 02871264455 / millenniumforum.co.uk Get ready to witness the mind-blowing showcase of talent at the InterAct Youth Arts Festival! This is our chance to show you what our incredible local young people are capable of. Prepare to be amazed!

We’re pulling out all the stops to bring you an unforgettable experience filled with dance, music, and theatre performances that will leave you breathless. These young artists have poured their hearts and souls into their craft, and they’re ready to unleash their creativity on the stage. Get ready to be transported into their world of artistic brilliance!

So spread the word, and get ready to be blown away by the extraordinary talents of our local young artists.

See you at the showcase, where the magic of youth and the arts collide!

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Are you into Theatre, Production, Marketing, and Performance? The Millennium Forum has a Youth Forum with students from Secondary and Further Education campuses in the city. We meet regularly to share ideas and insights about what young people want. The Millennium Forum works closely with us, giving guidance and brilliant opportunities. We’re looking for young people like you to join our Youth Forum and help plan and organize projects, events, and festivals all year round. It would be great if every school or group had a representative on the Youth Forum. The InterAct Youth Arts Festival is totally youth-driven. It’s an amazing chance for arts and theatre enthusiasts like you. Get in touch with Mags Anderson, Education & Schools Marketing Officer, at magsc@millenniumforum.co.uk to show your interest or get more info.

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WORKSHOP

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Creating New Art 10am -12pm Explore your Voice 12pm - 2 pm Create an Alter Ego - Drag Costume Design 12pm - 3 pm Sound Tech 12pm - 4pm SFX Makeup 2pm - 4pm Wed 5th July Set Building 1/2 Day AM Creating New Art 10am - 12pm Drumming from around the world 11am- 1pm Explore your Voice 12pm - 2pm Jewellery/Keyring Workshop 12pm - 2pm Create an Alter Ego - Drag Costume Design 12pm - 3 pm Thu 6th July Set Building 1/2 Day AM Creating New Art 10am -12pm Explore your Voice 12pm - 2 pm Embrace the Rhythm & Dance 1pm-3pm Fri 7th July Enter the World of Animation 1pm-3pm Sat 8th July Acting for Stage & Screen Masterclass 12pm-2pm with Jamie-lee O’Donnell Mon 10th July Embrace the Rhythm & Dance 1pm-3pm Creative Writing 2pm - 3.30pm Tue 11th July The World of Musical Theatre 9.30am - 1.30pm Drumming from around the world 11am- 1pm Explore your Voice 12pm - 2 pm Embrace the Rhythm & Dance 1pm-3pm SFX Makeup 2pm -4pm Creative Writing 2pm - 3.30pm Thu 13th July The World of Musical Theatre 9.30am - 1.30pm Create an Alter Ego - Drag Costume Design 12pm - 3pm Embrace the Rhythm & Dance 1pm-3pm Creative Writing 2pm - 3.30pm Fri 14th July The World of Musical Theatre 1pm - 3pm SHOW AND GO EVENTS Mon 3rd July World of Hip Hop & Street Dance Tue 4th July Energy Train Djing Workshop World of Hip Hop & Street Dance Wed 5th July World of Hip Hop & Street Dance Thur 6th July Energy Train Djing Workshop World of Hip Hop & Street Dance Mon 10th July Play in a Day Circus Skills World of Hip Hop & Street Dance Graffiti Tue 11th July Graffiti Energy Train Djing Workshop Play in a Day Thu 13th July Graffiti World of Hip Hop & Street Dance Circus Skills Energy Train Djing Workshop Fri 14th July

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