Opportunities
Ways to get involved at ATYP across writing, acting & directing
Whether you're exploring contemporary themes, reimagining classic narratives, or experimenting with new forms of theatrical storytelling, we're looking for work that challenges, provokes and speaks authentically to young people. Browse our current commission opportunities below.
Commissions coming soon
We're currently between commission rounds, but exciting opportunities are on the horizon.
Inclusion is at the heart of ATYP. We acknowledge that an understanding of one’s own identity is an ongoing journey, especially for young people. ATYP will never ask you to define your identity unless you feel comfortable doing so. We welcome all applicants who feel a connection with the below work(s).
The Last Train to Madeline
by Callum Mackay
Synopsis
It’s a sweltering small-town summer in Wangaratta when eight year olds Maddy and Luke first meet. Maddy is convinced of two things: her dad is a famous rockstar and if she travels the world for long enough she’ll eventually find him.
At 17, bored with the monotony of small town life and heady with first love, Maddy plans the pair’s escape to Melbourne.
At 23, Luke – who hasn’t seen Maddy in six years – has built a comfortable life for himself in Wangaratta. But when she appears unannounced in his driveway one evening, the pair are swept back together in a storm of adolescent nostalgia and their former selves, wondering where they have been without each other and where they are going next.
Saplings
by Hannah Belanszky
Synopsis
Saplings is a new play by Hannah Belanszky, weaving together ten scenes that capture the lives of young people navigating the youth justice system, unstable home environments, and the pull of friendship, loyalty, and survival. Through moments of humour, heartbreak, and resilience, the play paints a raw and tender portrait of young lives often caught between choice and circumstance.
This work builds on Hannah’s acclaimed writing style, bringing authenticity and lived experience into sharp focus. Saplings is designed for an ensemble of young performers who will embody multiple roles, exploring the breadth of stories within the script.
