Youth Theatre
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre directed by Arc Theatre is recruiting now!
"I did the workshop in the summer with Arc... I just wanted to let you know I got an A in my unit 1 GCSE exam in drama and it's all thanks to you boosting my confidence. Thank you! Hopefully be back at Arc after my exams in June. Many thanks, Sam."
If you are aged 12 or over and enjoy performing, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre is looking for you! After the huge success of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at The Broadway Theatre and Arc's Malthouse Studios in 2008 and the recent productions of Stephen K Patterson's Guide to a Perfect Life and All Tuned In, Arc is now inviting new members to join its committed team of young people for weekly rehearsals working towards the next exciting production in 2010.
Funded by the Borough and directed by Arc's Natalie Smith and Ria Knowles, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre was formed in 2002 to offer new opportunities for young people to learn drama and presentation skills alongside professional actors. With eight main productions ranging from Shakespeare to Willy Russell and a host of other special performances under its belt, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre meets weekly to develop acting skills and drama techniques, including voice-work, improvisation, script-reading, character development and team-building activities.
As well as the chance for members to win the special 'Jack Petchey Outstanding Achievement Award', Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre also offers the opportunity to take part in a variety of other youth projects, which have included filming at The Malthouse with the LBBD Regeneration team, a road safety film with Hi8us for LBBD, a residential drama week at Wicken House in Essex, a range of performances for the borough's Molten festival and an outreach project with the Tower of London.
B&D Youth Theatre rehearsal times and dates
Rehearsing from 7 to 9pm every Tuesday evening in term time at Arc's home at The Malthouse Studios, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre is open to everyone aged 12 and over, regardless of ability or experience. All we ask for is commitment, energy and enthusiasm.
To find out more, call Natalie Smith at Arc Theatre on 020 8594 1095 or email nat@arctheatre.com.
Here are the latest rehearsal dates for your diary:
Tuesday 12 January 2010: Youth Theatre restarts - come and join us!
Tuesday 19 January
Tuesday 26 January: No rehearsals
Tuesday 2 February
Tuesday 9 February
Tuesday 16 February: Half Term - no rehearsals
Monday 22 February: Youth Theatre outing to 'Nation' at National Theatre
Tuesday 23 February
Tuesday 2 March
Tuesday 9 March
Thursday 11 March: Youth Theatre outing to 'Begin/End' at Broadway Theatre
Tuesday 16 March
Tuesday 23 March
Tuesday 30 March: Youth Theatre seeing Eastbury Student's Presentation Event at The Malthouse
Tuesday 6 April: Half Term - no rehearsals
Tuesday 13 April: Half Term - no rehearsals
Tuesday 20 April
Tuesday 27 April
Tuesday 4 May: Youth Theatre seeing Community Play 'Muddy End' at The Malthouse
Tuesday 11 May
Tuesday 18 May
Tuesday 25 May
Tuesday 1 June: Half Term - no rehearsals
Tuesday 8 June
Tuesday 15 June
Tuesday 22 June
Tuesday 29 June
Tuesday 6 July
Tuesday 13 July: Last meeting until September
Price: £3.00 per member per session (with first session free for new members)
... for under 12's - Barking & Dagenham Drama Club
... and for over 16's - Barking & Dagenham Community Play project
Arc on Facebook
Arc has its own Facebook Profile, Page and Groups.
To network with Arc on Facebook and find out all the community news, gossip and important dates, including Youth Theatre and Barking & Dagenham Community Players, add yourself as a friend of Stephen K Patterson (the popular character from Arc's anti-social behaviour play!).
To find out more about Arc as an organisation and keep up to date with Arc events, news and current projects, become a Fan of our Business Page: Arc Theatre.
You can also join Arc's dedicated Group for the Barking & Dagenham Community Players.
To join the creative opportunities group for Artsists and Practitioners, join Arc Theatre Opportunities.
Arc on Twitter
Follow us on Twitter here: Arc Theatre.
My Space news
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre has its own My Space! For past and present Youth Theatre members and all young people interested in drama, visit B&D Youth Theatre My Space and add us as your friend today!
B&D Youth Theatre Production history
See April 2007 news for press review of 'Our Day Out' by Willy Russell at the Broadway Theatre
See April 2006 news for press review of Seven by Andy Rogers at the Broadway Theatre
