Is it hard to get into the National Youth Theatre?

All applicants for membership attend an audition workshop to compete for a place on a summer course. Only a tiny minority get accepted. Over several weeks earlier this year, they auditioned more than 5,000 hopefuls for the National Youth Theatre summer courses. Less than one in ten applicants is accepted.

How much does the National Youth Theatre cost?

Company Membership costs £35-a-year (£2.90 a month). Other than this annual fee, there are no additional costs associated with Company Membership: benefits are included, training offered is free; taking part in a production is free; the REP Company is free; are bursaries are available to support participation.

What does National Youth Theatre do?

The National Youth Theatre of Great Britain is a registered charity in London. It is committed to the development of young people through the medium of creative arts, and aims to use theatre to aid in this objective.

Is National Youth Theatre competitive?

We meet nearly 5,000 young people every year and can only offer around 500 places on the acting courses making the programme highly competitive. However, if you’re not successful this time there are still so many ways to be involved with the organisation.

Is the National Youth Theatre free?

We never charge a young person a fee to take part in a production and are committed to offering over 250 opportunities, outside of our REP and Playing Up companies, every year for young people to peform on stage at leading venues.

Who went to the National Youth Theatre?

Dame Helen Mirren, Daniel Craig, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Colin Firth, Rosamund Pike, Orlando Bloom, Catherine Tate, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sir Derek Jacobi, Timothy Dalton, Matt Lucas, Hugh Bonneville, Matt Smith and Zawe Ashton.

How do you become a member of the National Youth Theatre?

Membership

1. Acting Member. 14-25 year olds who have successfully auditioned for and completed one of NYT’s acting intake courses.
2. Backstage Member. 16-25 year olds who have successfully interviewed for and completed one of our backstage intake courses.
3. Alumni.
4. Become a Member.

How do I apply for national Youth Theatre?

Become a National Youth Theatre Member (Ages 13+)

1. Join the Hub.
2. Submit an Audition Tape or Book a Backstage Interview via the Hub Notice Board.
3. Wait to hear back in May 2021 if you’ve successfully gained a place on our Summer Courses.

What is NYT rep?

Inspired by the traditional repertory theatre model, the NYT REP Company course offers free, practical, industry-based talent development in drama and performance over nine months to a company NYT members.

When was Australian theatre for young people founded?

Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) is the national youth theatre company. We exist to connect young people with the professional theatre industry locally, regionally and nationally. It’s the principle on which the company was founded in 1963.

What does the National Youth Theater stand for?

NYT is more than just a theater. They are a family, a ministry and a group that shows youth the true meaning of glorifying God through their gifts and talents. This is a group whose ministry is bringing glory and honor to God, with some pretty fabulous song and dance on top.

Where does spark Youth Theatre take place in Sydney?

Spark Youth Theatre provides meaningful and accessible creative opportunities for young people aged 12-24 in Sydney’s Inner West. Founded in 2001, Spark is proudly based at Inner West Council, Ashfield Service Centre. We believe good ideas can come from unlikely places and can affect the world in ways we cannot envisage.

Is the NYT more than just a theater group?

What an amazing theater group–for any child!! You have welcomed my 10-year old child with Cerebral Palsy and he just blossomed. NYT is more than just a theater. They are a family, a ministry and a group that shows youth the true meaning of glorifying God through their gifts and talents.

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