Stepping Up
| Initial Deadline | Friday 16th February, 10am. |
| Audition Dates | 2st & 23rd February |
| Start Date | March 2024 for three months |
| Course Schedule | 2 days/evenings a week, Monday & Tuesday or Tuesday & Wednesday |
Into acting, drama or supporting others to learn? Stepping Up is a 3-month acting and leadership programme for young people aged 19–25* in London who are not currently in work or education.
Stepping Up is a Level 2, 3-month drama and leadership training programme, run by National Youth Theatre in partnership with The JGA group. Participants choose from either an Acting or Leadership pathway and work to gain an OCN London Region Level 2 Certification in Progression.
Places are available to both NYT members and non-members. *Or up to 30 if learning disabled.
Acting Pathway (2 days/evenings a week on a Monday, & Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday)
For young people who are new to performing and/or want to increase their confidence. The personal development units include building self-confidence and study skills, alongside the practical performance units. To be eligible for the Acting Pathway you cannot hold a Level 2 or above qualification in drama or acting (such as Drama GCSE).
Leadership Pathway (2 days/evenings a week on a Monday, & Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday)
For young people who may already hold a Level 2 or 3 qualification, or who have experience undertaking theatre or applied theatre projects in the past and have an interest in becoming facilitators in the future. This course is for those who want to increase their knowledge of planning and delivering drama workshops. The personal development units include equality, leadership and study skills alongside the practical theatre units.
Special Thanks
National Youth Theatre would like to thank the following people and organisations for their support of Stepping Up 2024: The JGA Group; and Greater London Authority’s New Deal for Young People, supported by the Mayor of London through the Propel collaboration.
We would also like to thank our principal supporters Arts Council England
Course Information
Audition Details
When:
Thursday 21st and Saturday 23rd of February
Time:
10am to 6pm
Where:
The Workshop Studio
National Youth Theatre, 443-445 Holloway Rd. N7 6LW
Is this the right course for me?
Places are available to both NYT members and non-members between the ages of 19 - 25 years old (or up to 30 if learning disabled).
Priority for places is given to those who are not in education, secure employment or training.
We welcome applications from care leavers and those whose challenging circumstances may have prevented them from completing Secondary School or FE education. We welcome applications from those with access and support needs, those who are refugees or asylum seekers with the right to study in the UK and those who are underrepresented in our industry including those who identify as neurodivergent, disabled or from the Global Majority.
Am I eligible for a free place?
Places are available to NYT members and non-members.
You are eligible for a funded place if you are:
- 19 – 25 years old or up to 30 if learning disabled
- Live in London
- You are unemployed and in receipt of benefits.
- You have the right to study in the UK
- Please be aware that this course is subject to funding and eligibility may change in future years
What is the audition process?
The audition process takes place in three steps:
Initial application
This will be an online form gathering your details, along with a section to allow us to hear why you are applying for the course. If an online application is inaccessible to you, please contact Michaela Alagbala at apsupport@nyt.org.uk / 07823 547785 and arrangements can be made for you to receive support with this form. Please note, the deadline for initial application is FRIDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 10AM
First Round Auditions
There will be a group warm-up, followed by an informal chat about yourself, and your interest in Stepping Up. Acting Pathway applicants will have the opportunity to perform during this step. This can be a monologue, a song, spoken word, self-written work, or anything that allows us to see your perform. Leadership pathway applicants will have the opportunity to showcase their potential through a short interview.
Second Round Auditions
If you are successful you will be invited to a second round audition at NYT Holloway Road, where the course takes place. This will include ensemble skills, lots of drama games, and an opportunity for us to see how you work in the rehearsal room.
Result
We will take time to review the applications after the second round audition. You will receive an email in February 2024 to let you know if you have been offered a place. We will also let you know if you have made the reserve list for the course.
For those that have not been offered a place, we will direct you to alternative programmes for you to participate in at NYT that we feel would benefit you.
We are aiming to bring together young people from a range of backgrounds and create a balanced cohort that will successfully learn and grow together during their time on the course.
Contact
Applications are now open for a March 2024 start.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the team:
Kyley Winfield – Head of Accredited Programmes – kyley.winfield@nyt.org.uk
National Youth Theatre would like to thank the following people and organisations for their support of Playing Up: The JGA Group, The Portal Trust, The Clothworkers’ Foundation, Jacqueline Worswick and Jack Petchey Foundation
We would also like to thank our principal supporters Arts Council England
