We are looking for enthusiastic artists, educators and theatre experts on the Border to become adjudicators for the Amateur Performance in Theatre (APT) Awards.

• Must be 18 years and older

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• Available to attend several local amateur theatre performances in the season (March-February).  You do not have to attend every production nominated as we have a pool of adjudicators.  Adjudicators are only required to attend one performance of each nominated production.

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• Have a wide general knowledge of theatre canon through one of the following:

  • Hold tertiary qualification in a relevant field (music, theatre, dance, etc.) or

  • Have extensive experience in a related discipline or

  • Passionate Theatre-goer

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• Have excellent writing skills with the ability to effectively communicate their impressions, evaluate production elements, and give constructive feedback to theatre groups

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• Must have an email address to receive communications

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• Must have own transport to attend performances 

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• Attend general meetings to discuss improvements on the adjudication process and select nominees for each awards category

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• The APT Awards Adjudicator is an unpaid position, with expenses incurred for travel etc to be covered by the adjudicator.

Adjudicators attend performances of local amateur theatre productions and complete thorough online evaluation forms to offer praise and constructive criticism for the performances. The collected evaluations from you and your fellow adjudicators will be used to determine the nominees for the awards ceremony.  Each theatre group will receive a copy of the adjudicator’s comments in relation to the group’s production upon its release at the Awards Ceremony Night.

• Complimentary ticket and show program to see fabulous amateur theatre performances 

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• Contribute to encouraging excellence through education and recognition of talent and skill

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• Celebrate and support The Arts locally

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• Recognise and contribute hundreds of volunteer hours amateur theatre gives to the local community