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VOICES Seeks Submissions for 2023 Indianapolis Youth Poet Laureate Competition

Posted: Jul 21, 2022

Are you the next Indianapolis Youth Poet Laureate? Applications are open to: – Youth who are 13-19 years old and live in Indiana are eligible to apply. – To apply, youth must submit five poems and a resume highlighting leadership and civic or community engagement by 9/30/2022! The Indiana Youth Poet Laureate winner will then get the chance to compete for the Midwest Regional Youth Poet Laureate Ambassador title and the National Youth Poet Laureate title. This year, Indianapolis’ own Alyssa Gaines was named National Youth Poet Laureate! You could be next! Previous winners have led workshops for youth, performed at the Kennedy Center and Library of Congress in D.C., and been published by Carnegie Hall, and various other notable publications. If you have any questions, please email the Director of Indiana YPL, Lauren Marie Hall Riggins (LHall@VOICEScorp.org). For more information and to apply, click here.

Indiana Repertory Theatre Seeks Submissions for Young Playwrights in Process

Literary ; Youth

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Young Playwrights in Process (YPIP) is an online playwriting competition for Indiana students in grades 6-12. The competition was created by the Indiana Repertory Theatre in 2005 through the Margot L. and Robert S. Eccles Trust. YPIP encourages middle and high school students across Indiana to write, creating plays that reflect and challenge their world. YPIP events will be done entirely online! All submissions, workshops, and events will take place virtually in order to connect students across the state. Young playwrights – submit your play to YPIP and have the chance to receive $1000! The deadline to submit your play is Sunday, September 25th at 5:00pm. All submissions will receive an email with feedback from a theatre professional who read their play. To review submission guidelines, submit a play, and learn more, click here.

Nickel Plate Arts Currently Enrolling Fall Classes

Professional Development ; Youth

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Award-winning teacher and artist Jeannette Pomeroy Parssi is back with new drawing and painting classes for teens and adults this fall! Flex new creative muscles, or tone up the artistic skills you’ve been neglecting. These classes are great for people of all skill levels to learn, grow, and connect with other aspiring artists. Classes offered include Teen & Tween Drawing Class, Painting Classes, Drawing Classes, Acting & Writing Classes, and Art of Business Classes. Classes begin just after Labor Day! For more information and to register for classes, click here.

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette Holds Auditions for "She Kills Monsters" and "Lucky Stiff"

Performing ; Youth

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette holds auditions for its production of “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition” August 21-22, and “Lucky Stiff” August 28-29. “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition” Audition Information WHO: Highschool students age 13-18. WHEN: Sunday, August 21st, 2022 and Monday, August 22nd, 2022 from 6-8:30 p.m. Attendance required for one night only; please plan to stay for the entire session on the night you choose to audition. WHERE: Tippecanoe Arts Federation – Art Room WHAT: Auditionees will be asked to read sides from the script individually and in small groups. HOW: No appointment necessary. Arrive no more than 20 minutes early to fill out an audition form, or bring your completed form with you. For sides, character descriptions, audition forms, and more information, click here. “Lucky Stiff” Audition Information WHO: Actors +18, fully vaccinated for COVID-19. WHEN: Sunday, August 28th, 2022 and Monday, August 29th, 2022 from 6-8:30p. Attendance only required for one night. WHERE: Tippecanoe Arts Federation – Art Room WHAT: Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of a song that is in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music (an accompanist will be provided). You may also bring recorded accompaniment. Please dress comfortably and bring appropriate shoes for a short movement call. Auditionees will be reading sides from the script. HOW: Email amelia@lafayettecivic.org to schedule an audition. Audition appointments are strongly encouraged; walk-ins will be seen after all appointments have been completed. Fill out an audition form and bring it with you to your audition or plan to arrive no more than 20 minutes early on the night of your audition to complete your audition form. For character descriptions, audition forms, and more information, click here. For questions about either of these auditions, contact amelia@lafayettecivic.org.

Asante Art Institute Now Enrolling Fall Programs

Literary ; Performing ; Youth

Posted: Aug 15, 2022

Asante Art Institute of Indianapolis is now enrolling for their fall programs, Prep4Life and Zora’s Daughters. Prep4Life Fall Session 2022 – Prep4Life is an introduction to the performing arts for ages 6-12. This will consist of a series of weekly workshops which will prepare participants for their performance of a short medley of holiday songs, choreography, and spoken word. The Asante teaching artists are experts at introducing youth to acting, singing, movement to music, and storytelling. Participation in Prep4Life is fun, educational, and a true confidence builder. Something magical happens when children have space and opportunity to learn together while they are being encouraged to be their best self. They remember how to imagine… Program Dates: 9/24/22 -12/4/22 No workshops week of 11/21/22 – 11/26/22 Saturdays: 10 AM – NOON On Thursday 10/20/22, additional Thursday workshops from 5:30 PM – 7 PM Location: Moorhead Community Resource Center 8400 E. 10th Street. 46219 Activity Fee: $100 Ages: 6-12 To Register: CLICK HERE Zora’s Daughters Fall Session 2022 – Zora’s Daughters is a creative writing and literacy program for girls ages 8 – 18 years old. This program focuses on improving skills related to reading, writing and public speaking. Participants gain inspiration from the works of great Black women writers to create their own original poems, short stories, and more. This fall, the group will be collaborating with Prep4Life to write performance pieces. Zora’s Daughters participants may even perform in the show! The group will also read and write pieces exploring themes of self-love, beauty, and identity. Program Dates: 9/24/22 – 12/4/22 Location: Indiana State Museum 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Activity Fee: $25 Ages: 8 – 18 To Register: CLICK HERE

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