Young theatre-makers are acting for 50 hours straight in a ‘slightly bonkers’ livestreamed act-a-thon
The Shopfront Arts Co-op in Australia is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a 50-hour 'act-a-thon' fundraiser. The event, which will be livestreamed, features young performers in a theatrical endurance challenge to support the youth-led arts organization.
Why it matters
This highlights the resilience of community-led arts organizations and the importance of youth engagement in the performing arts.
‘It’s more than a theatre. Once you’re part of Shopfront, you’re always part of Shopfront,’ says Nicole Pingon (right, back), pictured outside Sydney Opera House. Photograph: Joshua Morris ‘It’s more than a theatre. Once you’re part of Shopfront, you’re always part of Shopfront,’ says Nicole Pingon (right, back), pictured outside Sydney Opera House. Photograph: Joshua Morris Australian theatre Can young theatre-makers act for 50 hours straight, fuelled by pizza and determination? They’ve done it before Australia’s oldest youth-owned arts company – whose alumni include Hilary Bell and Trevor Ashley – marks its 50th year with the theatrical endurance fundraiser
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