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Stepping Stones is a pilot theatre making program created and led by Freshly Ground in partnership with The Civic as part of their ongoing education initiative, supporting creative learning across schools in South Dublin ⭐️

Now in its second year, Stepping Stones engaged with 6th class and 1st year students to introduce theatre as a collaborative artform. In this process centred program, students were offered multiple entry points into theatre-making. Participants explored directing, performance, writing, devising and design, discovering ways to stage their stories together and develop as young artists. The program took the form of a series of facilitated school based workshops followed by a gathering and sharing of works in progress in The Civic studio 🎭

Stepping Stones is part of @civictheatretallaght Education Program, funded by @artscouncilireland

Stepping Stones is a pilot theatre making program created and led by Freshly Ground in partnership with The Civic as part of their ongoing education initiative, supporting creative learning across schools in South Dublin ⭐️

Now in its second year, Stepping Stones engaged with 6th class and 1st year students to introduce theatre as a collaborative artform. In this process centred program, students were offered multiple entry points into theatre-making. Participants explored directing, performance, writing, devising and design, discovering ways to stage their stories together and develop as young artists. The program took the form of a series of facilitated school based workshops followed by a gathering and sharing of works in progress in The Civic studio 🎭

Stepping Stones is part of @civictheatretallaght Education Program, funded by @artscouncilireland

We ❤️ Cardboard!!

A big part of our work is sustainability. For many of our projects we create props, set pieces, puppets and masks using cardboard!

We are so inspired by the art of @samueljwilde at Cardboard Adventures who we worked with recently on a project! More to follow 😜❤️

We ❤️ Cardboard!!

A big part of our work is sustainability. For many of our projects we create props, set pieces, puppets and masks using cardboard!

We are so inspired by the art of @samueljwilde at Cardboard Adventures who we worked with recently on a project! More to follow 😜❤️

Great morning at @rua_red having conversations with students from Coláiste de Híde about Creative Careers!

We think it’s so important for students to have opportunities for face to face discussions with professional creatives to learn more about pathways into the arts!

Thanks for having us as part of this @creativeireland research workshop ⭐️

Great morning at @rua_red having conversations with students from Coláiste de Híde about Creative Careers!

We think it’s so important for students to have opportunities for face to face discussions with professional creatives to learn more about pathways into the arts!

Thanks for having us as part of this @creativeireland research workshop ⭐️

We loved having the opportunity to work with artist Kelvin Akpaloo! These workshops explored how to use art as a tool for activism.

Kelvin is the creative director of KAMM Artistic Europe-a diverse Spanish theatre Association based in Madrid that works with young people from minority backgrounds and Madrid community. They use performing arts and creative media as a tool to empower, tackle social issues and raise awareness to open dialogue with a goal of building an inclusive and diverse community.

@kelvinakpaloo @kamm.ae

Photos: @vlad_gurdis

Roots is funded by @artscouncilireland with support from @civictheatretallaght

We loved having the opportunity to work with artist Kelvin Akpaloo! These workshops explored how to use art as a tool for activism.

Kelvin is the creative director of KAMM Artistic Europe-a diverse Spanish theatre Association based in Madrid that works with young people from minority backgrounds and Madrid community. They use performing arts and creative media as a tool to empower, tackle social issues and raise awareness to open dialogue with a goal of building an inclusive and diverse community.

@kelvinakpaloo @kamm.ae

Photos: @vlad_gurdis

Roots is funded by @artscouncilireland with support from @civictheatretallaght

From Jan-May, we had Transition Year student Kayla Kavanagh on work experience placement with us every Monday. We absolutely loved having her and she contributed so much to our projects over the last few months and we can’t wait to see what she does next!⭐️❤️

As a company one of our aims is to support emerging artists develop their practice and share pathways to follow a creative career.

Here’s just some of what she got up to on placement:

“During my work experience with Freshly Ground, I did various types of work including facilitating, workshop planning, assistant stage managing and prop making!

I worked on a project called Stepping Stones with first year students where we helped the students create their own short play. During this programme, I got to see the project get on its feet and in motion and what goes into a project, what’s needed and how to facilitate a workshop.

I also helped out at a lecture at TUD Tallaght that Freshly Ground was giving to college students who wanted to work with younger kids. During this lecture, Freshly showcased a piece of their work called Feathered Friends which I helped stage manage and not only did the college students learn a lot, I did too.

I did a variety of other jobs including being an assistant stage manager at the Act Up Festival and other shows and I got a proper insight of what it’s like to be an artist and facilitator and the work that goes into every project and workshop

Overall, my time at Freshly Ground was amazing! I learned so much and I will definitely carry this knowledge with me through my career as an aspiring artist!!”

From Jan-May, we had Transition Year student Kayla Kavanagh on work experience placement with us every Monday. We absolutely loved having her and she contributed so much to our projects over the last few months and we can’t wait to see what she does next!⭐️❤️

As a company one of our aims is to support emerging artists develop their practice and share pathways to follow a creative career.

Here’s just some of what she got up to on placement:

“During my work experience with Freshly Ground, I did various types of work including facilitating, workshop planning, assistant stage managing and prop making!

I worked on a project called Stepping Stones with first year students where we helped the students create their own short play. During this programme, I got to see the project get on its feet and in motion and what goes into a project, what’s needed and how to facilitate a workshop.

I also helped out at a lecture at TUD Tallaght that Freshly Ground was giving to college students who wanted to work with younger kids. During this lecture, Freshly showcased a piece of their work called Feathered Friends which I helped stage manage and not only did the college students learn a lot, I did too.

I did a variety of other jobs including being an assistant stage manager at the Act Up Festival and other shows and I got a proper insight of what it’s like to be an artist and facilitator and the work that goes into every project and workshop

Overall, my time at Freshly Ground was amazing! I learned so much and I will definitely carry this knowledge with me through my career as an aspiring artist!!”

We are makers!

One the aims of Roots is to support young artists to develop their skills not only as performers but as theatre makers. In our workshops we practice many methods of devising, our members have also designed and made set pieces, props and costumes for their shows, they have written original scripts, songs!

Together we learn about all wider picture of developing new work!

Roots is funded by The Arts Council Young Ensemble Scheme with support from The Civic

We are makers!

One the aims of Roots is to support young artists to develop their skills not only as performers but as theatre makers. In our workshops we practice many methods of devising, our members have also designed and made set pieces, props and costumes for their shows, they have written original scripts, songs!

Together we learn about all wider picture of developing new work!

Roots is funded by The Arts Council Young Ensemble Scheme with support from The Civic

Connecting with and learning from professional artists!

Last month we worked with Kelvin Akpaloo, a dancer, spoken word artist and global youth worker. He is the creative director or KAMM AE.

KAMM Artistic Europe is a diverse Spanish theatre Association based in Madrid that works with young people from minority backgrounds and Madrid community. They use performing arts and creative media as a tool to empower, tackle social issues and raise awareness to open dialogue with a goal of building an inclusive and diverse community.

@kelvinakpaloo @kamm.ae

Vid: Lee Robinson @the_guy_with_the_limp

Roots is funded by @artscouncilireland with support from @civictheatretallaght

Connecting with and learning from professional artists!

Last month we worked with Kelvin Akpaloo, a dancer, spoken word artist and global youth worker. He is the creative director or KAMM AE.

KAMM Artistic Europe is a diverse Spanish theatre Association based in Madrid that works with young people from minority backgrounds and Madrid community. They use performing arts and creative media as a tool to empower, tackle social issues and raise awareness to open dialogue with a goal of building an inclusive and diverse community.

@kelvinakpaloo @kamm.ae

Vid: Lee Robinson @the_guy_with_the_limp

Roots is funded by @artscouncilireland with support from @civictheatretallaght

We are SO PROUD of our friend and colleague @seanfarrellywrites on the launch of his new book!! Everyone go out and buy Tom Burne has Left The Chat ❤️❤️❤️ @faberbooks @faberchildrens

We are SO PROUD of our friend and colleague @seanfarrellywrites on the launch of his new book!! Everyone go out and buy Tom Burne has Left The Chat ❤️❤️❤️ @faberbooks @faberchildrens

Wishtalation 💫

Looking back on a piece one of our groups devised last year which explored wishes, how and why we make them, the definition of a good and bad wish and happens if they become true?

This piece was presented at @rua_red ❤️

Photos: @vlad_gurdis

Wishtalation 💫

Looking back on a piece one of our groups devised last year which explored wishes, how and why we make them, the definition of a good and bad wish and happens if they become true?

This piece was presented at @rua_red ❤️

Photos: @vlad_gurdis

Over the Easter break we did some workshops with Kelvin Akpaloo from @kamm.ae

With Kelvin we explored storytelling through dance and movement, spoken word and using art as a medium for activism!

More to follow! ❤️

Over the Easter break we did some workshops with Kelvin Akpaloo from @kamm.ae

With Kelvin we explored storytelling through dance and movement, spoken word and using art as a medium for activism!

More to follow! ❤️

More moments from our showcase this week! Young artists taking leadership in bringing their creative vision to life!

Photos: @vlad_gurdis

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

More moments from our showcase this week! Young artists taking leadership in bringing their creative vision to life!

Photos: @vlad_gurdis

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

⭐️Artist Spotlight⭐️: Kayla Moorhouse

We just have to highlight this INCREDIBLE emerging artist! For our recent Roots presentation, Kayla took on the role of stage manager, sound designer and assistant technician. We were absolutely blown away by her level of professionalism, organisation, and creativity. There is a huge amount of effort that goes on behind the scenes of a production and her work really elevated the piece that the group presented. We are so excited to support her journey in theatre 👏👏

Well done Kayla!!! ❤️

ROOTS is supported by The Arts Council’s Young Ensemble Scheme

⭐️Artist Spotlight⭐️: Kayla Moorhouse

We just have to highlight this INCREDIBLE emerging artist! For our recent Roots presentation, Kayla took on the role of stage manager, sound designer and assistant technician. We were absolutely blown away by her level of professionalism, organisation, and creativity. There is a huge amount of effort that goes on behind the scenes of a production and her work really elevated the piece that the group presented. We are so excited to support her journey in theatre 👏👏

Well done Kayla!!! ❤️

ROOTS is supported by The Arts Council’s Young Ensemble Scheme

More photos from our ROOTS showcase this week! 💫

Roots is Freshly Ground Theatre’s young artists’ development programme, supporting emerging creatives to grow their practice and make new work.

Photos: Vlad Gurdis

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

More photos from our ROOTS showcase this week! 💫

Roots is Freshly Ground Theatre’s young artists’ development programme, supporting emerging creatives to grow their practice and make new work.

Photos: Vlad Gurdis

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

Congrats to our ROOTS ensemble for an amazing performance last night to a full house at Rua Red! 👏

We are so proud 🥹

Photos: Vlad Gurdis

Roots is Freshly Ground Theatre’s young artists’ development programme, supporting emerging creatives to grow their practice and make new work.

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

Congrats to our ROOTS ensemble for an amazing performance last night to a full house at Rua Red! 👏

We are so proud 🥹

Photos: Vlad Gurdis

Roots is Freshly Ground Theatre’s young artists’ development programme, supporting emerging creatives to grow their practice and make new work.

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

TONIGHT AT 7:30pm 💫🌙

ROOTS showcase at Rua Red ❤️

Creative Team:
Kayla Moorhouse - Stage manager
Rhys Murraywalsh - Director / Performer: Andy
Richard Mckeever-Burke - Director / Performer: Jarjar
Anvee Singh - performer: Phoebe
Ella o Callaghan - Performer: Sophie
Jessica Roache - Performer: Ryan
Sammy Barry - Performer: Tim

Artist Mentors: Bronwen Barrett & Vlad Gurdis
Tech support: Isabel Greene

Roots is Freshly Ground Theatre’s young artists’ development programme, supporting emerging creatives to grow their practice and make new work.

Photos: Lee Robinson

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

TONIGHT AT 7:30pm 💫🌙

ROOTS showcase at Rua Red ❤️

Creative Team:
Kayla Moorhouse - Stage manager
Rhys Murraywalsh - Director / Performer: Andy
Richard Mckeever-Burke - Director / Performer: Jarjar
Anvee Singh - performer: Phoebe
Ella o Callaghan - Performer: Sophie
Jessica Roache - Performer: Ryan
Sammy Barry - Performer: Tim

Artist Mentors: Bronwen Barrett & Vlad Gurdis
Tech support: Isabel Greene

Roots is Freshly Ground Theatre’s young artists’ development programme, supporting emerging creatives to grow their practice and make new work.

Photos: Lee Robinson

Roots is proudly supported by the Arts Council of Ireland’s Young Ensemble Scheme.

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