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Get Involved: Youth Theatre 2018-2019

Royal & Derngate Youth Theatre’s ethos is to provide all young people aged between 5 and 13 with an opportunity to explore their creativity and express themselves in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment - by primarily focusing on learning ensemble-based theatre skills through workshops and sharings.

How do we achieve it?

Regular communication with Parents/Guardians and Youth Theatre 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* For ages 12-16 £70 per term

Creating new dance, with a

focus on contemporary

skills

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.

*** SPECIAL OFFER *** If you combine R&D: DANCE with either Youth Theatre: Musicals

or Youth Theatre: Act Two, you can join this company for only £50 – that’s a saving of over 25%!

Youth Theatre: Musicals*

Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7pm For ages 8 – 13

£75 a term

Acting, singing and movement!

This group will begin by working on key skills to develop young people as a musical theatre performer, ending the year with a musical in our

Underground Studio.

Youth Theatre: Act & Play!

Saturdays 10am – 11am For ages 5 – 7

£60 a term

Having fun through theatre!

This group focuses on developing confidence and social skills, allowing children to learn basic theatre skills through creative play.

Youth Theatre: Act One

Saturday 11.30am – 1pm For ages 8 – 10

£70 a term

Getting to grips with the basics!

This group explores a variety of key acting techniques and allows members to creatively explore a variety of subject matters and

theatrical styles. This group will also be working towards their performance, SCHOOL SHORTS, which will be performed in Spring 2019

Youth Theatre: Act Two

Saturday 1.30pm – 3pm For ages 11 – 13

£70 a term

Delving a little deeper!

This group will look at more in depth acting techniques which might include improvisation, character development and physical theatre.

There is still a focus on having fun, playing games and being creative! This group will also be working towards their performance, SCHOOL SHORTS, which will be performed in Spring 2019

*Times may vary – see Commitment Agreements

Are you aged 14-21? Check out our Young Company 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:

R&D: Dance

Creating new dance, with a focus on contemporary skills

Young Company: Devise

Perfect if you enjoy performing theatre you have

made together

Young Company: Prepare

Giving you the skills to succeed in an audition

Young Company: Technical

Don’t want to be in the spotlight? You can create

one for others to be in!

Young Company: Musicals

Perfect for those who are excited by the challenge of singing, acting & dancing

all at the same time!

Young Company: Create

A group that creates a new piece of theatre on a national scale,

with young people’s thoughts and ideas at its heart

R&D: Connect

Rehearsing and presenting new writing as part of a project that involves 1,000’s of Young people across the country as part of National Theatre Connections

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS?

EXTENDED DAY – SAME PRICE – You can now drop-off from 9am and pick up as late as 5pm

Book onto one of our Holiday Projects and take part in creative activities, meet new people and have loads of fun doing it. All Holiday Projects take place from 10am to 4pm. However you can drop-off from 9am and pick up at 5pm at no extra cost.

Informal performance for family and friends Fully DBS checked professional theatre leaders Sibling discount available

OCTOBER HALF TERM

Mon 22 – Thu 25 October 2018

FEBRUARY HALF TERM

Mon 18 – Thu 21 February 2019

EASTER

Mon 8 – Fri 12 April 2019

MAY HALF TERM

Tue 28 – Fri 31 May 2019

SUMMER

Mon 29 July – Fri 2 August 2019

Or Mon 5 – Fri 9 August 2019

£100 per partciapnt £100 per partciapnt £125 per partciapnt £100 per partciapnt £125 per partciapnt

As a Youth Theatre member you get 25% off all Holiday Projects – book now to avoid dissapointment

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 Directed by 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, and the ‘Need To Know’ document, simply complete the form and send it to our Youth Theatre Manager - Ashley Elbourne, as soon as possible. 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 Youth Theatre and then speak to our Youth Theatre Manager, Ashley Elbourne, to find out more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Youth Theatre? Do you run any activities in the holidays?

Youth Theatre: Act & Play! is currently £60 per term, Youth Theatre: Act One, Act Two & Act Three and R&D: Dance is

currently £70 per term. Youth Theatre: Musicals is currently £75 per term.

Most school breaks we hold Holiday Projects where you can come along and join in the fun. These do cost extra and are not

compulsory – find out more information by looking on our website or in the brochure.

How long will I be on the waiting list? If I’m too young for a group, can I try it out?

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.

The age ranges are set to ensure everyone is having fun in an age-appropriate environment. However, if you’d like to discuss

this further, we are happy to talk through options.

Can I pay my fees online? If I leave half way through a term, can I have a refund?

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

The membership fee covers all aspects of the Youth Theatre and is not a week-by-week fee. So unfortunately, we can’t offer a

refund.

Registration Form 2018/2019

Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS

Youth Theatre Member Information The person taking part

Full Name

Date of Birth D D / M M / Y Y Y Y Age

Mobile Number

Email Address

Postal Address

Post Code School name

Group Preference

1st Choice YOUTH THEATRE: Please tick here if you’d like to be considered

for both groups 2nd Choice YOUTH THEATRE:

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!)

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 Youth Theatre Members to be dropped off and collected in person from Underground 3 by their parent/guardian, unless the box below is ticked.

Youth Theatre 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

Youth Theatre 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 YOUTH THEATRE: MUSICALS

As part of the group allocation and casting process we are asking each Youth Theatre 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!

Youth Theatre: Musicals Autumn Term

Date Time Available? /

Notes

Wed 12 September 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm



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

Sun 30 September 2018 1pm – 8pm (TBC)

Wed 3 October 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm



Autumn Half Term


Wed 7 November 2018 5.30pm – 7.00pm



Youth Theatre: Musicals Spring Term


Notes

Wed 9 January 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm




Wed 6 February 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 13 February 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Spring Half Term

Wed 6 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 13 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 20 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 27 March 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Youth Theatre: Musicals Summer Term


Notes

Wed 1 May 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 8 May 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 15 May 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 22 May 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Summer Half Term

Wed 5 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 12 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 19 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

Wed 26 June 2019 5.30pm – 7.00pm

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 5.30pm – 7.00pm

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT YOUTH THEATRE: ACT ONE

Youth Theatre: Act One Autumn Term


Notes

Sat 15 September 2018 11.30am – 1pm



Sat 6 October 2018 11.30am – 1pm



Autumn Half Term

Sat 3 November 2018 11.30am – 1pm




Youth Theatre: Act one Spring Term


Notes

Sat 12 January 2019 11.30am – 1pm



Sat 2 February 2019 11.30am – 1pm



Spring Half Term

Sat 9 March 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 16 March 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 23 March 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Wed 27 March 2019 5pm – 9pm (TBC)

Sat 30 March 2019 10am – 9pm (TBC)

Sun 31 March 2019 10am – 9pm (TBC)

Youth Theatre: Act one Summer Term


Notes

Sat 4 May 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 11 May 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 18 May 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 25 May 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Summer Half Term

Sat 8 June 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 15 June 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 22 June 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 29 June 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 6 July 2019 11.30am – 1pm

Sat 13 July 2019 11.30am – 1pm

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT YOUTH THEATRE: ACT TWO

Youth Theatre: Act Two Autumn Term


Notes

Sat 15 September 2018 1.30pm – 3pm



Sat 6 October 2018 1.30pm – 3pm



Autumn Half Term

Sat 3 November 2018 1.30pm – 3pm




Youth Theatre: Act Two Spring Term


Notes

Sat 12 January 2019 1.30pm – 3pm



Sat 2 February 2019 1.30pm – 3pm



Spring Half Term

Sat 9 March 2019 1.30pm – 3pm



Wed 27 March 2019 5pm – 9pm (TBC)

Sat 30 March 2019 10am – 9pm (TBC)

Sun 31 March 2019 10am – 9pm (TBC)

Youth Theatre: Act Two Summer Term


Notes

Sat 4 May 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 11 May 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 18 May 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 25 May 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Summer Half Term

Sat 8 June 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 15 June 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 22 June 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 29 June 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 6 July 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

Sat 13 July 2019 1.30pm – 3pm

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