Tartuffe
by The Vortex
May. 20 - Jun. 03 (2015)
ABOUT TARTUFFE: What happens when hypocrisy is rewarded? When lies are the language of power, what happens to those who can see the truth? SYT’s fresh adaptation of Tartuffe, based on the translation by Constance Congdon, incorporates ensemble work and movement to passionately investigate truth, power, piety, and self-revelation in our modern world. Each student will learn how to use their voice and body to express the essential themes within Tartuffe, ones that put them at the forefront of cultural discussion and change. SYT provides students with a professional and disciplined learning environment.
ABOUT THE VORTEX’S SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE: Now in its 24th year, The VORTEX’s award-winning tuition-freeprogram rehearses evenings and weekends in June and July. Rehearsals culminate in a full production presented to the public over two weekends. SYT provides students with experience in all aspects of theatre including acting, movement, technical theatre, design, and publicity.
For more than two decades, SYT has provided high quality theatre to Austin audiences. This project teams adult professionals with students to create high-calibre theatrical productions of world-class literature. The Austin Chronicle named SYT “Best Theatre Program that Treats Kids like Grownups.” Nominated for dozens of local awards, SYT has been recognized with B. Iden Payne Awards for Outstanding Production of a Play for Children for The Commedia of Errors, Outstanding Direction of a Play for Children for The Commedia of Errors, The Physicists, Moby Dick, and The Frogs, Outstanding Acting for The Physicists and Moby Dick, and Outstanding Sound Design for Machinal. Every year, students work with adult artists who are among the most celebrated theatre professionals in Austin. Producing Artistic Director, Bonnie Cullum, who founded SYT in 1991, was inducted into the Austin Arts Hall of Fame in 2009.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Katherine Wilkinson (www.katherinewilkinson.com) is an Austin-based theatre director, producer, writer, and performer. Over the last decade, she has professionally trained, taught, directed, and performed in Australia, Greece, London, India, and all over the USA. Katherine has dedicated her professional career to the development of new and devised work with an emphasis on collaborative and devised performance. Katherine is the founder and producing artistic director of Gale Theatre Company. www.galetheatre.org
Summer Youth Theatre is funded and supported in part by VORTEX Repertory Company, a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
By application and appointment only -- May.20,27,31 and Jun.03, 2015
The VORTEX seeks students ages 13-17 to participate in Summer Youth Theatre 2015 (SYT).
SYT encourages diversity; students of any ethnicity or heritage, students with disabilities or economic challenges, and students of all experience levels are welcome and will be considered for all roles. This year’s select company will participate in rigorous physical training. Students who are interested in movement, dance, physical theatre, and collaborative work are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior to the audition/interview, students must fill out a short application and prepare a memorized, one-minute monologue from a play. A parent or guardian is also required to attend the interview.
To receive an application by mail or to set up audition/interview time, please contact Bonnie Cullum at vortex@vortexrep.org or call 512-478-5282.
