ABOUT US
ARK Theatre is a Not-for-Profit Community Theatre Company, loosely based in the outer east suburbs of Narrm|Melbourne, Australia.
ARK Theatre is dedicated to providing a friendly, and high-quality experience for both our members and our audiences.
Our membership starts at 14 years of age (youthARK 14yrs-24yrs) and adults 18yrs plus. We have a low $10.00 annual membership fee and are members of the VDL Awards and Lyrebird Awards.
ARK Theatre began in June 2013 following six months of establishing a collection of Mission/Vision/Value statements which collectively gave ARK Theatre a unique flavour and culture. Jimmy Dunne and partner Angela McCulloch had been to a few One Act Play Festivals and envisaged gathering like-minded local thespian friends to form a Theatre Group to perform at these festivals. And so began a remarkable 10+ year journey, where along the way, a performance arts centre was found, and ARK Theatre began incorporating full length plays and also forming youthARK Theatre to add to the repertoire. Not being satisfied, ARK Theatre started hosting a Ten Minute Short Play Festival in 2018.
More recently, ARK Theatre are concentrating on the One ACT Play Festival Season, and are currently planning to host an Open Mic Festival in 2025. Next year ARK Theatre are hoping to host a One Act Play Festival as well.
It is expected that all members are committed to the traditional community theatre spirit of a hands-on approach and encompassing various aspects of theatre production beyond just treading the boards!
We are dedicated to and are guided by our Mission, Vision and Value Statements as well as our Code of Conduct/s.
ARK Theatre is a Child-Wise|Child-Safe organisation.
ARK Theatre is dedicated to providing a friendly, and high-quality experience for both our members and our audiences.
Our membership starts at 14 years of age (youthARK 14yrs-24yrs) and adults 18yrs plus. We have a low $10.00 annual membership fee and are members of the VDL Awards and Lyrebird Awards.
ARK Theatre began in June 2013 following six months of establishing a collection of Mission/Vision/Value statements which collectively gave ARK Theatre a unique flavour and culture. Jimmy Dunne and partner Angela McCulloch had been to a few One Act Play Festivals and envisaged gathering like-minded local thespian friends to form a Theatre Group to perform at these festivals. And so began a remarkable 10+ year journey, where along the way, a performance arts centre was found, and ARK Theatre began incorporating full length plays and also forming youthARK Theatre to add to the repertoire. Not being satisfied, ARK Theatre started hosting a Ten Minute Short Play Festival in 2018.
More recently, ARK Theatre are concentrating on the One ACT Play Festival Season, and are currently planning to host an Open Mic Festival in 2025. Next year ARK Theatre are hoping to host a One Act Play Festival as well.
It is expected that all members are committed to the traditional community theatre spirit of a hands-on approach and encompassing various aspects of theatre production beyond just treading the boards!
We are dedicated to and are guided by our Mission, Vision and Value Statements as well as our Code of Conduct/s.
ARK Theatre is a Child-Wise|Child-Safe organisation.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
ARK Theatre is dedicated to providing a performing arts forum encompassing contemporary and traditional theatre production to:
- Engage with performers and audiences of all ages, interests and capabilities
- Provide mentoring in both the performance and the technical content of theatre
- Enjoy and respect the contribution of performing art to the social fabric of our community
OUR VISION STATEMENT
- We aim to consistently produce high quality productions that both entertain and stimulate patrons, participants, and ARK Theatre/youthARK members.
- We aim to offer opportunities for time restricted thespians, by maintaining minimal rehearsals when possible, and organising condensed performance seasons. Our association and participation with the One Act Play Festivals/Circuit is first and foremost.
- We aim to engage in various theatre genres of varying length, providing various opportunities of creativity and ongoing participation of its patrons, members and visitors.
- We aim to provide ongoing opportunities to grow skills in all areas of theatre production,and encourage members to stay active within the scope provided by ARK Theatre.
- ARK Theatre is not restricted to any one performance venue,and will provide physical and human resources to perform throughout Victoria, when and where it is feasible.
- ARK Theatre aims to provide and encompass a healthy social activity forum, allowing family and friends to engage with ARK members alongside and also outside of the 'performance spectrum'.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Inclusiveness (acceptance of all cultures|identity|beginners|ages above 14)
- Rewarding (at the end of the day or the week or the year a sense of achievement both collectively|individually)
- Encouragement ( we are all a team. Together we stand. There are no 'i's in ARK Theatre!)
- Creativity (ARK Theatre encourages new work and a team approach to achieve creative outcomes)
- Respect (All members must be respected and must respect each other)
- Equality (All members are part of a Team.)
- Enviromentally Responsible (ARK Theatre has a commitment toward delivering a minimal carbon footprint)
- Social Engagement (Social engagement outside of the performance arena is encouraged - Karaoke|Trivia|Outings)
- Fun and Enjoyment (if not this then why be bothered?!)
- Mentoring (Learning the ropes and the ability to multi-task in Production and within the Committee)
- Achievement (ARK Theatre are members of the VDL Awards|Lyrebird Awards |encourage growth in all aspects of theatre)
CODE OF CONDUCT
To maintain an environment conducive with our values and beliefs ARK Theatre has developed the following Code of Conduct: Click HERE to view our Code of Conduct. ARK Theatre also has a ChildSafe Policy.
