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Get Involved: Young Company 2018-2019

Royal & Derngate Young Company’s ethos is to provide all young people aged between 14 and 21 with an opportunity to explore their creativity and express themselves in a professional, safe, and supportive environment - by primarily focusing on learning inclusive, ensemble-based theatre skills through workshop, rehearsal and performance.

How do we achieve it?

Regular communication with Parents/Guardians and Young Company Members.

Exploring a range of theatre styles.

Encouraging commitment on a yearly basis to ensure development of the young person.

Presenting work through informal end of term sharings and productions.

Offering a bursary for young people who might not be able to engage because of financial difficulty.

Weekly Groups

R&D: DANCE

Tuesdays 5.30pm – 7pm*

£70 per term

For ages 12-16

This company work each week with a top choreographer creating top quality movement pieces whilst learning devising dance techniques which they will then put into practice over

the year in a range of performances and sharings. Not a ‘trained’ dancer? No problem. This group just asks for a lot of energy and

enthusiasm.

Creating new dance, with a focus on contemporary skills

*** SPECIAL OFFER *** If you combine R&D: DANCE with one of our other Young Company groups,

you can join this company for only £50 – that’s a saving of over 25%!

YOUNG COMPANY: DEVISE

Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm*

£70 per term

This Young Company is the perfect group for those of you with an interest in devising. You will be working with a professional director, working through different researching

techniques, devising techniques and much more. This group will be working towards a performance of BRAINSTORM which will be performed in the Spring term.

Perfect if you enjoy performing theatre you have made together.

YOUNG COMPANY: MUSICALS

Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm*

£75 per term

This Young Company is perfect if you are interested in not only acting, but singing & dancing as well. This group will begin by working on the skills to develop as a musical

theatre performer, ending the year with a musical in our Underground Studio.

Perfect for those who are excited by the challenge of singing, acting & dancing all at the same time!

YOUNG COMPANY: TECHNICAL

Thursdays 5.30pm – 7pm

10 Sep – 14 Oct

£35 for 5 weeks

This Young Company will work with our in-house technical team, exploring different aspects of technical theatre and providing an insight into what happens behind the scenes

at a theatre, sessions will include lighting, sound and stage/costume design.

Don’t want to be in the spotlight? You can create one for others to be in!

YOUNG COMPANY: PREPARE

Thursdays 5.30pm – 7pm

15 Oct – 25 Nov

£35 for 5 weeks

This Young Company will work on your audition preparation equipping you with the tools to take on auditions, whether they be for college, university,

drama schools or employment. The company will also work together to explore what makes a good audition speech for different situations.

Giving you the skills to succeed in an audition

YOUNG COMPANY: CREATE

Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm*

£70 per term

This Young Company will have the opportunity to work with not only the fantastic team here at Royal & Derngate, but also be a part of a network of 6 leading regional venues: Dundee REP Theatre, Derby Theatre, Northern Stage, Theatre Royal Plymouth & West

Yorkshire Playhouse.

The company will be working with writer Andy McGregor to help come up with a brand new play to be premiered in Summer 2019 across the 6 different locations.

Please be aware this company has a heavier level of commitment in Summer term 2019

A group that creates a new piece of theatre on a national scale, with young people’s thoughts and ideas at its heart

*Times may vary – see Commitment Agreements

Are you aged 5-13? Check out our Youth Theatre Get Involved packs – it’s just as exciting as this one, but with groups for your age!

Here’s a little taster of the groups you can expect:

Youth Theatre: Act & Play! For ages 5-7

Youth Theatre: Act One For ages 8-10

Youth Theatre: Act Two For ages 11-13

Youth Theatre: Musicals For ages 8-13

Youth Theatre: Act Three For ages 8-13

R&D: Dance For ages 12-16

Become An Arts Leader Become An Assistant Practitioner

ARTS LEADERS is a voluntary opportunity for young people to shape arts projects and really make a difference to how their

local community engages with the theatre.

Are you interested in assisting the Lead Practitioner during sessions, and take part in a training programme that develops

you as an artist.

If you are aged 13-24 and want to find out more, please email [email protected]

If you are aged 16+ and have an interest in becoming a practitioner / director email

[email protected] to find out more

Youth Theatre & Young Company Productions 2018/19

Use the information below to read about all of the shows we will be presenting next year. See which ones you would like to be involved with and use the timetable to check which group are doing that production. Then write that on your application form.

BRAINSTORM Spring 2019 Performing in the Underground Studio

Inside every adolescent brain, 86 billion neurons connect and collide to produce the most frustrating, chaotic and exhilarating changes that will ever happen to us. BRAINSTORM is a unique theatrical investigation into how teenagers’ brains work, and why they’re designed by evolution to be the way they are.

Performed by Young Company: Devise Directed by Erica Martin

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NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 2019 Home performances: Spring 2019 / Connections Festival: Spring/Summer 2019 Performing in the Underground Studio & on the Royal Stage

National Theatre: Connections is a festival organised by the National Theatre, London. They commission playwrights who are at the peak of their careers to write a play specifically for young people to perform. Previous years have seen playwrights such as Alice Birch, Alistair McDowall, Patrick Marber, Dennis Kelly and Jim Cartwright to name a few and this year looks to be one of the most exciting Connections years yet. Following the success of [BLANK], STATUS UPDATE, THE MUSICIANS and many more, we are set to create an innovative, bold and ensemble-driven production for this year’s festival. To find out more about Connections, please visit www.connections.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Performed by Young Company: Connect Directed by Trudy A Bell

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SCHOOL SHORTS Spring 2019 Performing in the Underground Studio

Featuring top quality writers, this short festival promises to give an opportunity to some of the youngest and brightest performers from Northampton. Previous plays have featured work by Carl Grose & Mike Kenny and this year promises to be just as ridiculous, clever & laugh-out-loud as any other!

Performed by Youth Theatre: Act One, Youth Theatre: Act Two & Youth Theatre: Act Three Director: Georgia Tillery & Jack Smith

MUSICAL 2019 Summer 2019 Performing in the Underground Studio

We are in the process of securing the title of a musical for the summer term in 2019 and to help us in this decision, we need to know the makeup of the group (gender, diversity, skills and ages), which is why we can’t announce the title until October Half Term. Do not fear! This musical promises to build on recent studio musicals; Fame Jr., Café Crescendo, Honk Jr. and many more.

Performed by Youth Theatre: Musicals & Young Company: Musicals Directed by Alexandra Moxon Musical Direction by James Clements

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A NEW PLAY (Title to be announced) Summer 2019 Performing on the Royal Stage

A brand new play written with our Young Company by Andy McGregor.

Royal & Derngate, Derby Theatre, Dundee REP, Northern Stage, Theatre Royal Plymouth & West Yorkshire Playhouse are all joining together to commission this brand new play which will be inspired by and worked on with our Young Company.

This is your opportunity to have a direct influence into creating a play. What will it be about? You decide… What characters will there be? You decide…

Performed by Young Company: Create Director: Ashley Elbourne

Along with these great titles above, R&D: DANCE will also be performing in curtain raisers and sharings

Possibly appearing at festivals too!

You want to join?

Just follow these 6 steps…

1. Fill in the Registration Form at the end of this pack

2. State which group(s) you’d like to be considered for

3. Complete the relevant Commitment Agreement forms for the groups you are applying for

4. Attach a photo (so we can recognise you)

5. Attach a photocopy of a passport or birth certificate. This is in case we need to apply for a performing license.

6. Post the forms back to us or email it to [email protected].

Simple!

mailto:[email protected]

What Happens next? After reading through this document, as well as the ‘Need To Know’ document, simply complete the form and send it to our Youth Theatre Manager - Ashley Elbourne, as soon as you're ready. If we offer you a place, your first session will be a ‘taster’- if after that session you are interested in joining, you should pay the term’s fees at the Box Office or by ringing 01604 624811 before the next session. After the session, if you decide not to take up the place, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer someone else the opportunity.

Good News…

Your place is automatically renewed each term unless you tell us you are leaving. If you do leave, please give us notice, so we can offer your space to someone from the waiting list.

Bursary

We strongly believe that personal financial situations shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing opportunities we provide. We work tirelessly to fundraise for our excellent bursary schemes. Therefore, if you require a little assistance, we can help!

If you wish to apply for a bursary, please wait until we have offered you a place in the Young Company and then speak to our Youth Theatre Manager, Ashley Elbourne, to find out more information.

Frequently Asked Questions How much is Young Company? If I miss a rehearsal will I lose my part?

Young Company: Technical & Prepare is £35 per term. Young Company: Connect, Create & Devise

and R&D: Dance is £70 per term. Young Company: Musicals is £75 per term

Not necessarily, it all depends upon each individual situation. That’s why completing the Commitment Agreements is so

important. Be sure to complete them as accurately as possible

If I leave half way through a term, can I have a refund? Can I pay my fees online? The membership fee covers all aspects of the Young Company and

is not a week-by-week fee. So unfortunately, we can’t offer a refund.

Unfortunately, we can’t offer the opportunity to pay online. Don’t worry though - the Box Office are a very friendly

bunch!

I can’t attend a couple of the rehearsals, what should I do? How long will I be on a waiting list?

As long as we know in advance it’s okay. Obviously we can’t predict illness but the more notice you can give the better.

Simply email the Youth Theatre Manager.

The waiting lists can vary from group to group and it is difficult to give an accurate estimate as to how long you may

be waiting. As soon as a space is free we will be in touch.

I'm doing my exams, can I still join but miss a few rehearsals? I haven’t got my Director’s email address, who do I contact?

Young Company: Devise is perfect for those taking exams as there is less commitments out of the regular sessions in the summer

term, and if you miss one every now and again it won’t cause huge problems!

Don’t worry, all communication is through our Youth Theatre Manager, he will be able to liaise with your Director for you.

Can I be in more than one group? Can I change groups midway through the term?

Yes, although we encourage you to seriously consider the amount of commitment you can give so you don’t feel like you disappoint a

group if you need to leave later in the year. If you’d like to apply for more than one group then let us know.

It all depends on the number of participants, as well as what they are working on in the group you wish to transfer to. Have a chat with our Youth Theatre Manager if you are

considering it and they can look at options with you.

Registration Form 2018/2019 Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS

Young Company Member Information The person taking part

Full Name

Mobile Number Date of Birth D D / M M / Y Y Y Y

Email Address

Postal Address

Post Code School name

Twitter Handle @ - Don’t forget to follow us: @RDYouthTheatre

Group Preference

1st Choice YOUNG COMPANY: Please tick here if you’d like to be considered

for both groups 2nd Choice YOUNG COMPANY:

Further Requirements

Do you have any physical/health requirements (e.g.

wheelchair access / asthma)?

Do you have any special educational requirements

(e.g. Dyslexia / dyspraxia)?

Parent / Guardian’s Information (for our Emergency Contact details) It is ESSENTIAL that the person named below is available and contactable during rehearsals/workshop time.

Full Name Mobile Number Alternative Telephone Number Email Address Postal Address Post Code

Please attach a

recent photo

Your application

cannot be processed

without it

(It doesn’t have to be an

expensive photo booth

one!)

Please attach a

recent photo

Your application

cannot be processed

without it

(It doesn’t have to be an

expensive photo booth

one!)

DON’T FORGET YOUR COMMITMENT AGREEMENT!

Make sure you have completed the Commitment Agreement and enclosed it with this application! Without them we will be unable to process your application!

Permissions and agreement

We expect the following from all parents/guardians: All Young Company Members to be dropped off and collected in person from Underground 3 by their parent/guardian, unless the box below is ticked. Young Company members will not be allowed into the centre of Northampton unaccompanied on breaks or in between shows (on show days) and we will arrange for them to be supervised by one of our Assistant Practitioners, if required, unless the box below is ticked.

I am happy for my dependent to arrive/leave the building unaccompanied at the beginning/end of session (i.e. to meet me in my car outside)

I am happy for my dependent to leave the building unaccompanied on breaks during all day rehearsals or in-between shows (on show days)

Please note; if you have not agreed to the above option and later change your mind, your child will not be allowed to do this until the Youth Theatre Manager has received a letter from you, stating that you now give your permission.

Photographs, video & audio recordings

By ticking below you are giving / not giving Royal & Derngate permission for any photographs, videos or audio

recordings taken/recorded at any time during your dependents engagement to be used for marketing purposes.

I agree for any photographs, video or audio

recordings to be used for marketing and archive

purposes

I do not agree for any photographs, video or audio

recordings to be used for marketing and archive

purposes

Let’s keep in touch!

By ticking below you are giving / not giving Royal & Derngate permission to contact you (the participant) and your

parent/guardian for any future marketing and/or engagement opportunities.

Tick here to opt in for future communications Tick here to opt out of future communications

By signing below, you give Royal & Derngate permission to update or set-up an account on our Box Office System for the

participant & parent/guardian using the information and preferences enclosed.

I have read and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in the ‘Need to Know’ document:

Participant Signature:________________________________________ Date:________________ Parent / Guardian Signature:___________________________________ Date:________________ Please return this form, Commitment Agreements, photo, copy of your passport/birth certificate and the Medical Details form to [email protected] or via post to: Ashley Elbourne, Youth Theatre Manager, Royal & Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

Young Company Medical Form First names of Child: Surname of Child: Date of Birth: Address of Child: NOTE: THIS INFORMATION WILL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE Please note that the Northampton County Council require us to store all records for 6 months from the day of the last performance. After this date they will be destroyed. Does your child suffer from any of the following: ASTHMA YES / NO NOSE BLEEDS YES / NO CHEST COMPLAINT YES / NO WHEEZING OR HAYFEVER YES / NO MIGRAINE YES / NO FITS OR FAINTS YES / NO BAD PERIOD PAINS YES / NO DIABETES YES / NO NERVOUS DISORDERS YES / NO ANY ALLERGIES YES / NO ANY OTHER ILLNESS OR DISABILITY YES / NO Doctor: Hospital Consultant (if applicable): Address: Hospital: Tel No: Tel No: National Health No: Is your child receiving any medical treatment at present? YES / NO

Has your child had contact with any infectious illnesses within the last month? YES / NO

IN AN EMERGENCY WE SHOULD CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PERSON:

NAME RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD DAYTIME TEL NO. EVENING TEL NO.

EMERGENCY PERMISSION I authorise any of the Royal & Derngate’s trained First Aid staff to administer first aid to my child in the event of an accident. I also give permission for them to be treated by a Paramedic.

SIGNED___________________________ _ RELATIONSHIP TO CHILD____________________ PRINT NAME___________________________ DATE

If YES please give details. Please also give details of any medication they are on:

If YES please give details:

If YES please give details:

Royal & Derngate aims to establish and maintain an environment, practices and procedures which will ensure that no member of one of our groups/workshops receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, religion, belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation or age.

To ensure we are responding to our audiences and members we are choosing to monitor ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation and disability, and would be grateful if you would complete this form to enable us to do this. The information provided will be treated as strictly confidential. It will be used for monitoring purposes within the organisation and will assist us to make decisions in the future. Please note; the categories used are those recommended by the Office of National Statistics and the charity Stonewall.

Ethnic Origin

White

British Irish Gypsy / Irish Traveller Any other white background

Mixed

White & black Caribbean White & black African White & Asian

Any other mixed / multiple ethnic background

Asian / Asian British

Indian Pakistan Bangladeshi Chinese Any other Asian background

Black/Black British

African Caribbean Any other black background

Other

Arab Any other ethnic group Not known/prefer not to say

Gender Identity: What best describes your gender?

Female Male Non-binary e.g. androgyne Prefer not to say

Prefer to self-describe:

Is your gender identity the same as the sex you were assigned at birth?

No Yes Prefer not to say

Sexual Orientation

Bisexual Gay Man Gay Woman / Lesbian Heterosexual/Straight

Prefer not to say

Age (Please tick appropriate age range)

0-19 20-34 35-49 50-64 65+ Prefer not to say

Disability

Non-disabled Visual impairment Hearing Impairment/Deaf Physical Disabilities

Cognitive or Learning Disabilities Mental Health Condition Other long-term/Chronic Conditions

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT R&D: DANCE

As part of the group allocation and casting process we are asking each Young Company member to discuss their availability with

their parents/guardians and share their level of commitment with us.

WHAT YOU COMMIT TO BELOW WILL BE USED AS PART OF THE CASTING PROCESS FOR THE SHOW. IF YOU MISS OR CANNOT ATTEND A SESSION THAT YOU HAVE COMMITTED TO, BY TICKING BELOW - YOU MAY BE

RECAST. For more information please see our ‘Need to Know’ document.

The list below includes the normal weekly sessions and predicted extra rehearsals. Please read the list carefully.

The dates/times listed below are to gain an understanding of when participants will attend. From this, a rehearsal schedule will

be produced with the confirmed rehearsal times. It may not include all the times listed.

Once completed, we will return a copy of this form to you, so that you are aware what you have committed to.

Please complete the form below, by ticking next to the days you ARE available and that you ARE committed to. If you can commit to all of them – you MUST tick every box!

R&D: Dance Autumn Term

Date Time Available? /

Notes

Tues 11 Sept 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 18 Sept 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 25 Sept 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 2 October 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm



Autumn Half Term


Tues 6 November 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm



R&D: Dance Spring Term


Notes

Tues 8 January 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm




Tues 5 February 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm


Spring Half Term

Tues 5 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 12 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 19 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 26 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

R&D: Dance Summer Term


Notes

Tues 30 April 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 7 May 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 14 May 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 21 May 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 30 April 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Summer Half Term

Tues 4 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 11 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 18 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 25 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 2 July 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Tues 9 July 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT YOUNG COMPANY: DEVISE










Young Company: Devise Autumn Term


Notes

Tues 11 Sept 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 18 Sept 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 25 Sept 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm




Autumn Half Term





Young Company: Devise Spring Term


Notes







Spring Half Term

Tues 5 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 12 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 19 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 26 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 2 April 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Thurs 4 April 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Fri 5 April 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Young Company: Devise Summer Term


Notes

Tues 30 April 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 7 May 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 14 May 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 21 May 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Summer Half Term

Tues 4 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 11 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 18 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 25 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 2 July 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Tues 9 July 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT YOUNG COMPANY: MUSICLAS










Young Company: Musicals Autumn Term


Notes

Wed 12 September 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm



Sat 29 September 2018 10am – 8pm (TBC)

Sun 30 September 2018 1pm – 8pm (TBC)

Wed 3 October 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm



Autumn Half Term


Wed 7 November 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm



Young Company: Musicals Spring Term


Notes

Wed 9 January 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm




Wed 6 February 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 13 February 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Spring Half Term

Wed 6 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 13 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 20 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 27 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Young Company: Musicals Summer Term


Notes

Wed 1 May 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 8 May 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 15 May 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 22 May 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Summer Half Term

Wed 5 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 12 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 19 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Wed 26 June 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Mon 1 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Tues 2 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Wed 3 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Thurs 4 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Friday 5 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Sat 6 July 2019 TBC

Sun 7 July 2019 TBC

Wed 10 July 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT YOUNG COMPANY: CREATE










Young Company: Create Autumn Term


Notes

Thurs 13 September 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm



Thurs 4 October 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm



Friday 26 October 2018

Full Weekend (away) Saturday 27 October 2018

Sunday 28 October 2018

Autumn Half Term

Thurs 1 November 2018 7.30pm – 9.30pm




Young Company: Create Spring Term


Notes

Thurs 10 January 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm






Spring Half Term

Thurs 7 March 2019 7.30pm – 9.30pm




Young Company: Create Summer Term


Notes

Thurs 2 May 2019 6pm – 10pm




Summer Half Term

Thurs 6 June 2019 6pm – 10pm

Sun 9 June 2019 TBC


Sun 16 June 2019 TBC




Sat 29 June 2019 TBC


Thurs 4 July 2019 6pm – 10pm

Sat 6 July 2019 TBC

Thurs 11 July 2019 6pm – 10pm

Mon 15 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Tues 16 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Wed 17 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Thurs 18 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Fri 19 July 2019 5.00pm – 10.00pm (TBC)

Sat 20 July 2019 TBC

Sun 21 July 2019 TBC

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