Theatre Companies

American Community Theater

url: 
acthongkong.com
term: 
Theatre Companies

Non-profit, English-language community theater group that produces three productions a year - one comedy, one children's show, one musical. You don't have to be American to join, either as a cast member or working behind the scenes.

address: 
GPO Box 10097, Central
phone: 
6121 0821, fax 2794 3744

Chunky Onion

url: 
www.chunkyonion.com
term: 
Theatre Companies

The regular troupe at the monthly Uncle Dave's Big Day Out in Grappa's Cellar performing various children's shows with a small cast and bundles of energy. Also tours schools year-round.

address: 
Unit A, 21/F Kai Kwong Commercial Building, 332 Lockhart Rd., Wan Chai
phone: 
2110 0014

Faust International

url: 
www.faustworld.com
term: 
Theatre Companies

Under the instruction of qualified drama leaders, Faust International Youth Theatre teaches drama workshops after school and on Saturdays for 5- to 16-year-olds. Participants learn about the theater while developing greater self-confidence and an enhanced ability to work with others. Workshops culminate in the annual Faust Festival where all groups perform in a Hong Kong theater. Faust also runs classes in creative writing (ages 6-16) as well as an eight-week summer program featuring theater and writing classes. Discounts for multiple-term and sibling registration. Has roles for adults in certain productions, check the website for details.

address: 
17/F, Fortune House, 61 Connaught Rd. Central
phone: 
2547 9114

Hong Kong Players

url: 
www.hongkongplayers.com
term: 
Theatre Companies

Perhaps best known for its rollicking annual pantomimes, Hong Kong Players mounts several productions a year. All performers and backstage crew are volunteers, and both experienced luvvies and beginners are welcome, whether you want to tread the boards or slap greasepaint on the dame. Players holds occasional public workshops, but mostly you'll learn on the job.

address: 
GPO Box 8218, Hong Kong
phone: 
2331 2005

Hong Kong Repertory Theater

url: 
www.hkrep.com
term: 
Theatre Companies

Founded in 1977, the largest professional theater of its kind in Hong Kong has a wide repetoire of more than 200 Chinese and Western productions that it performs in Cantonese or Putonghua, with Chinese and English surtitles. Apart from its large productions, it also tours schools, runs artist-in-residence programs at tertiary institutions and collaborates with international groups, playwrights and directors. Holds a variety of public workshops and courses.

address: 
4/F Sheung Wan Municipal Services Building, 345 Queen's Rd. Central
phone: 
3103 5930

Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation

url: 
www.hkyaf.com
term: 
Theatre Companies

The Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation (YAF) is a charity that provides access to high-quality, non-competitive arts experiences for all young people aged 5 to 25. Established in 1993 by Lindsey McAlister, YAF organises inclusive and inspirational projects that reach out to young people of all cultures, backgrounds, languages and abilities and actively creates opportunities for disadvantaged and underprivileged young people. Each year it reaches more than 800,000 young people through projects, exhibitions and performances.

address: 
Unit 5, 20/F, Westlands Centre, 20 Westlands Rd., Quarry Bay
phone: 
2877 2625
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