Everyman Young Company launches

News – Celebrating 25 years of the Youth Theatre in Cheltenham, the Everyman Theatre has launched a brand new venture of professional training for young people.

At the very centre of creative arts in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre is celebrating 25 years of its Youth Theatre this month, and is launching a new venture of professional training for young people to mark the occasion.

It has been announced that the new Everyman Young Company (EYC) will be organising an exciting programme of events and performances throughout the year, with professional theatre training offered to young people across the county.

Those aged from 7 to 18, split into four age range groups, will be able to take part in sessions held at Gloucester Road Primary School in Cheltenham every week.

EYC will be open to existing youth theatre members from Friday 15 July 2011, and to new members from Friday 22 July 2011. Organisers say it is fully inclusive and accessible for any young person interested.

Head of education at the Everyman Theatre, Louise Partridge, said: ‘The Young Company offers a fantastic opportunity not only to learn about every aspect of theatre, from performance skills to writing scripts, backstage skills and directing, but it is a safe place to develop confidence, self-discipline and self esteem too.

‘The groups all have an opportunity to stage one production a year in the Studio Theatre at the Everyman and the new 2012 Summer School will give all of the young people the opportunity to perform together on the main stage.’

Over the last 25 years many young members are reported to have gone on to further training at university and drama schools, and some have been employed in professional productions around the world.

For more information and to book a space, call the Everyman Theatre box office on (01242) 572573 or visit everymantheatre.org.uk. Bookings close on Thursday 1 September 2011.

SoGlos.com
19 July 2011