Kia ora and talofa. Welcome to PAYPA. PAYPA is a community of artists and organisations dedicated to performing arts by, with and for children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
PAYPA embodies ASSITEJ New Zealand. ASSITEJ is an international network whose mission is to unite theatres, organisations and individuals throughout the world dedicated to theatre, performing arts, children and young people.
Mentorship Programme 2024
As part of our 2024 activity outcomes, we have launched the PAYPA Mentorship Programme. This initiative will support ten practitioners/ companies that make performing arts for/by/with young people through the process of mentorship. They will work with a paid mentor to grow their skills and/or practice within the sector. This opportunity is catered for emerging artists and established practitioners who want to expand their personal development. Areas of focus could include funding, managing a company, playwriting, devising, building international connections, clowning and more. The programme will run between April and November, and verbal and video submissions may also be made for those with accessibility or language barriers. If you have any questions, please email performingartsypa@gmail.com and apply below.
Project funded by Creative New Zealand. Applications close 22nd March 2024
Horse with No Name takes Land of the Long Long Drive nationwide with Arts on Tour from 2 April to 2 May.