Despite the transformative benefits of arts experiences, many young people, particularly in regional areas, have up to 40% less opportunity to engage with the...
Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Monkey Baa Theatre Access Program for Regional Youth
GOAL
$20,000
australia > NATIONWIDE > regional
03/03/2025 > 26/09/2025
FIELD OF INTEREST
- Arts and culture
- Individual/family services and support
TARGET POPULATION
- People experiencing socio-economic disadvantage or vulnerability
- Young people (6-25)
PROJECT SUMMARY
Despite the transformative benefits of arts experiences, many young people, particularly in regional areas, have up to 40% less opportunity to engage with the arts than their peers . This lack of access hinders their social, emotional, and creative development. There is a continuous and urgent need to ensure equitable access to high-quality arts experiences for all young people, regardless of where they live.
The Monkey Baa Theatre Access Program addresses this inequity by supporting students in disadvantaged and regional areas to participate in creative theatre experiences. This program directly supports tickets and transportation for identified school groups to attend the national tour of our award-winning production, ‘Josephine Wants to Dance’.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
The Theatre Access Program is focused on ensuring equitable access to creative theatre experiences and the associated outcomes for our young audiences. We recognise the barriers to access including financial hardship and geographic location and this program provides a direct intervention to enable access to young people regardless of their circumstance.
Our research shows a broad range of impact areas, touching on emotional and social wellbeing, community engagement and personal and educational development. We see improved levels of confidence, creativity and critical thinking as well as increased social skills and real world connections. Access to creative theatre experiences provides a unique opportunity for growth and self development, and we are committed to ensuring all young people can access these opportunities.
Monkey Baa Theatre Company
Monkey Baa Theatre Company is an Australian theatre company empowering young people to shape their lives through inspiring, imaginative theatre and creative experiences. We create, present and tour performances powered by imagination, bringing eye-opening ideas and boundless fun.
We envision a world where all young people are emboldened by creativity. We empower young people to navigate their world through transformative live theatre experiences. Our work enhances creativity, confidence and connection. Our goal is to ensure that young people have equitable access to high-quality arts experiences.
Each year, we tour across regional and urban centres, reaching an annual audience of over 90,000 young people in over 50 communities. We present high-quality, original theatre experiences, and our work has a measurable impact on the lives and wellbeing of our young audiences.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN
TOTAL BUDGET: $80,000
FUNDING
| Funding source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monkey Baa in-kind support (confirmed) | $40,000 |
| Donations (confirmed) | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy/Foundation (confirmed) | $10,000 |
| Funding gap (unconfirmed) | $20,000 |
EXPENSES
| Expense item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket subsidy (500 tickets) | $16,000 |
| Bus hire (6 buses) | $7,000 |
| Project management and staffing | $20,000 |
| Marketing and communications | $8,000 |
| Evaluation and reporting | $10,000 |
| Insurance | $3,000 |
| Working with Children training and checks | $6,000 |
| Workshop facilitators | $10,000 |
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