An Orgy Of Thought - Week 7

Week 7 - An informal session to discuss a more targeted direction for the the future of the project.

This week, the group met up to discuss the future of the project in terms of developing a more solid concept, and to consider some more appropriate venues for the theatre group.

WEEK 7 BLOG CONTENTS!

1. The Groups Developed Concept
2. Introducing "The Empty Shop Front" Project


1. The Groups Developed Concept

The group decided to commit more solidly to the concept of "Organic Community Theatre", in order to continue what we think has made this project so exciting to work on.

We also came up with a concept to develop which would benefit our group's image in a public space in York by performing theatre in public spaces.

Below is the idea the group developed and will be looking to develop into a performance later on in the year.


2. Introducing "The Empty Shop Front" Project.

Anart Theatre group is a recently formed voluntary community group which is based in York.
We are a group that is open to new members from across York's diverse community and are eager to encourage those who may not normally become involved with the arts in such a way.

The group is currently working on their first project together and is formulating plans for a second. Our current activity can be viewed through our blog page : www.anorgyofthought.blogspot.com

The Concept

The idea for the second project is to run a series of workshops which will lead towards a number of public performances, these will be staged in some of the empty shop fronts that are scattered around the centre of York.

Anart Theatre would ideally like to work with a group of young adults on this project, with an aim to encouraging their creative ideas, voices and stories. We are currently liasing with the Pathways Team and the Youth Offending Team with an eye to hopefully developing something with young adults from these groups.

Why the Shop Fronts ?

Having performances and displays of art - installation or otherwise - in these empty spaces will enhance York's city centre, adding interest, diversity and direct contact with the arts where there is currently only dead space.
Anart Theatre wishes to use the Empty Shop Fronts as stages for performances primarily because of these factors. The spaces are directly within the mass public eye and if used for performance will create a new dynamic for both spectator and performer.