Student Theatre at Glasgow
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| Website | http://studenttheatreatglasgow.com/ |
Student Theatre at Glasgow (STaG) is a student-run theatre society based in the University of Glasgow.
History
The society dates back to at least 1994, when it is recorded changing its name from Glasgow University Theatre to the current name of Student Theatre at Glasgow. Many differently named theatre societies have existed in Glasgow University in the past, however it is unclear whether these were different societies or whether they are earlier names for STaG.[1]
Activities
STaG aims to put on two large-scale mainstage performances each year in public theatres.[2] These were generally held in the Gilmorehill G12 theatre on the Glasgow University campus, before the G12 commercial unit ceased activity in 2010. STaG also regularly put on performances in their room on Oakfield Avenue, and have also used other spaces such as kitchens in nearby flats and Kelvingrove Park.[2]
In addition to its two mainstage performances, STaG puts on one Non-Mainstage each semester, which are smaller scale projects with a faster turn-around time, and tend to be more experimental, or devised in nature. [3]
STaG also runs two theatre festivals each year. STaG Nights is usually held in November, and consists of several nights of 20-minute plays. Its tenth anniversary was in 2010.[4] The New Works Festival is normally held in February, and consists of three plays of around 50 minutes in length, and three plays of roughly 20 minutes. Each of the plays is an original production that is written or devised by members of STaG. A panel of four judges from the theatre industry watch all plays and pick a winner from the 50 minute plays, which is rewarded with a two-week run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.[2] The festival was originally called the New Writing Festival, and was begun in 2007.[5]
As well as putting on theatrical productions, the society also organises a variety of social events for its members, including monthly society socials and an annual ball.[6] STaG also provides workshops relating to different aspects of theatre, including a writing, a directing, and a backstage workshop. [7]
References
- ↑ "Student Theatre at Glasgow: History". Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Student Theatre at Glasgow: About STaG". Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ http://studenttheatreatglasgow.com/about/
- ↑ "STaG Nights 2010: Boom and Bust". Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ "New Writing Festival". Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ "Student Theatre at Glasgow: Socials". Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ "Student Theatre at Glasgow: Write/Direct". Retrieved 2013-03-08.
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