Youth Theatre
Barking & Dagenham Youth Theatre directed by Arc Theatre
Latest performances 'Generation Why?' showing at The Malthouse on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 July
"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."
Newsflash - summer drama workshops:
*** Opportunities for young people interested in Drama with Arc this summer include Barking & Dagenham Summer University 'Make a Play in a Week' course for over 12's, running from 9 to 13 August at The Malthouse, based on the 'Noughts and Crosses' books by Malorie Blackman. Call Arc or email Danielle McIlven for more information! Plus see dates below for more opportunities! ***
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 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, 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 ten 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.
Visit our Jack Petchey Outstanding Achievement Award page and read about all our winners!
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 Danielle McIlven at Arc Theatre on 020 8594 1095 or email Danielle
Here are the latest rehearsal dates for your diary:
Tuesday 6 July: 'Generation Why?' Sharing at The Malthouse
Wednesday 7 July: 'Generation Why?' Sharing with Jack Petchey Awards Presentation at The Malthouse
Tuesday 13 July: Last meeting until September
Price: £3.00 per member per session (with first session free for new members)
Plus special Youth Theatre opportunities over the summer:
*** Friday 6 August, 10am to 5pm: First Aid Training at The Malthouse
*** Monday 9 to Friday 13 August, 10am to 4pm: Summer University 'Make a Play in a Week' course
*** 18, 21 and 24 July, Changing Spaces rehearsals and performance for ages12+ for Heath Park Fun Day
*** Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 August, 10am to 5pm: 'Moving Places' workshops
Contact Danielle McIlven for more information on 020 8594 1095 or email Danielle
... for under 12's - Barking & Dagenham Drama Club
... and for over 16's - join the Barking & Dagenham Community Players
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
