Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) and AUT University are pleased to announce New Zealand's first comprehensive theatre and university partnership. The partnership will be focussed on supporting the business of theatre through education.
Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) and AUT University are pleased to announce New Zealand's first comprehensive theatre and university partnership. The partnership will be focussed on supporting the business of theatre through education.
The three year partnership will connect ATC and AUT University both artistically and administratively at all levels throughout both organisations to develop sustainable business practices for the arts.
"We aim to deliver a broad range of cultural and business benefits that build capability at ATC, and for the creative sector in New Zealand", says Auckland Theatre Company General Manager, Lester McGrath.
"This collaboration will provide our academics with a broad range of research opportunities and support multiple career pathways for our graduates", says AUT University Vice-Chancellor, Derek McCormack.
"The production of theatre interfaces with a number of AUT disciplines; Arts Management, Business and Economics, Law, Education, Hospitality and Tourism, Languages and Cultures, Art and Design, Creative Technologies and Communication, Journalism and Media Studies."
The performing arts contribute significantly to New Zealand's cultural, economic and social wellbeing. Auckland is already New Zealand's leading location for the creative industries, with over 55,000 people working in the sector. And Auckland theatre has the reputation for being the centre for performing arts excellence and innovation.
As Auckland's diverse population grows creative industries will play an even more important role in the development of the region by contributing directly to businesses which specialise in innovation and IP, leading-edge technology, education, film and television, art and design.
In recognition of both organisations' desire for the partnership to succeed and become an exemplar of industry-university collaboration, AUT University Vice Chancellor Derek McCormack has joined the board of Auckland Theatre Company.
Media Release: Auckland Theatre Company