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, Arc is now inviting new members to join its committed team of young people for weekly rehearsals working towards the next exciting production.
Funded by the Borough and directed by Arc's Andy Rogers and Natalie Smith, 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 six 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.
New B&D Youth Theatre rehearsal times
Now rehearsing from 7 to 9pm every Tuesday evening in term time at Arc's new venue at The Malthouse Studios, Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre is open to everyone, regardless of ability or experience. All we ask for is commitment, energy and enthusiasm.
To find out more, call co-Directors Andy Rogers or Natalie Smith at Arc Theatre on 020 8594 1095 or email nat@arctheatre.com
Here are the latest rehearsal dates for your diary:
Tuesday 30 September- Youth Theatre restarts - open to new members, so come and join us!
Tuesday 7 October
Tuesday 14 October
Tuesday 21 October
Tuesday 28 October - No Youth Theatre - half term
Tuesday 4 November
Tuesday 11 November
Tuesday 18 November
Tuesday 25 November
Tuesday 2 December
Tuesday 9 December
Tuesday 16 December - last rehearsal of the year!
Price: £3.00 per member per session
New for under 12's - Barking & Dagenham Drama Club!
My Space news
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre now 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!
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
