Young Actors Company - London
This is a voluntary position
Theatre Royal Stratford East are offering a work-based learning opportunity for young people aged 16 – 24 years.
We are looking for
- 7 performers
- 1 assistant stage manager
- 2 workshop leaders.
They will form our Young Actors Company 2010.
The company is for those that are considering attending Drama College or University, or just want to get out there and do the work... but haven’t quite got there yet.
We can provide £10 a day to help with travel and food.
It is a bigcommitment. Starts mid-March, ends July. Day time, fulltime.
The company will work with our writers, directors, designers, trainers – to create & tour a new play and perform at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
We will also provide opportunities to connect with agents, producers and directors and help you in get into College, Uni or get work.
We will expect you to be
- Hard working
- Willing to try new creative ideas
- Reliable
- Not at Uni or college
- Supportive of others
- Have raw talent
- Like telling stories that are not often heard in theatre
- Be based in London.
All those that have taken part in this programme are now at a Drama College, Uni or got an agent & working.
To book an interview , contact Jan on 020 8279 1107 or jsharkeydodds@stratfordeast.com
Apply by 14 Mar, 2010
North East
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Other ways of getting work experience include:
- Joining a youth theatre
- Doing a Creative Apprenticeship
- Volunteering. Check out vinspired
- Work shadowing (ie following a theatre professional around for a day or two, obviously with their permission. Otherwise, it’s simply stalking)
- Studying for The Diploma in Creative & Media
- Taking a casual job in a local theatre eg stage hand, usher, bar work
- Working somewhere other than a theatre where you can learn similar skills eg a cinema, a music venue, at an outdoor event, a conference or exhibition etc
- Doing an Arts Award
North East training with bursary
InterACT is a year-long training scheme for graduate actors, directors, designers and stage managers, run by Northumberland Theatre Company.
You are eligible to apply if you originate from Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, Durham or Cumbria or studied for a degree in those counties.
All InterACT trainees receive a modest training bursary and some additional support for travel and relocation.
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