The Casting Lab (18+)
| 18- 30 | 6pm- 9pm |
Over the course of 5 weeks, you’ll meet and work with 5 different casting directors to sharpen your audition skills and gain insider knowledge about the casting process. This masterclass is ideal for actors looking to build confidence, improve performance techniques, and gain valuable exposure and insight within the industry.
Each of the guest casting director will have a specific focus for their session and will guide you through an introduction to their work, some practical exercises and provide an opportunity for a Q&A.
The guest Casting Directors for this masterclass are:
Jacob Sparrow (National Theatre, Young Vic, Rose Theatre)
Lotte Hines & Lilly Mackie (Netflixes -Lockwood & co, Lady Chatterley's Lover)
Gary Davy - Award winning casting director ( HBO/BBC 'Band of Brothers’, Alex Rider, Amazon/BBC Anthology ’Small Axe’)
Harry Gilbert - BAFTAs 2024 breakthrough casting director of the year- (G'wed, LIONS)
Amy Ball - (Hunger Games on Stage, Jerusalem, Hamnet)
FAQs
Course details
DATE:
Thursdays, 26th February - 26th March
TIME:
6pm- 9pm
AGE:
18-30
PRICE:
£200
Can I take part?
This course is available for anyone aged 18-30 whether they are active members of NYT or new to the organisation
Am I eligible for a free place?
At The National Youth Theatre we never want cost to be a barrier, that's why we offer limited free spaces on each course. For a free place, please fill out the short application form here
What should I bring?
Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a packed lunch/snack (NYT is next to many shops, cafes and a Sainsbury's), water bottle, a notepad and pen.
I have access needs, can I still take part?
Our courses are accessible for disabled and neurodivergent people; we can make adjustments to meet access requirements.All participants are asked to provide Access Information before attending, to make sure their requirements are met. For further information, please contact auditionandcourses@nyt.org.uk
Contact
Booking is now open
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Auditions & Courses team on auditionsandcourses@nyt.org.uk
Facilitators
Jacob Sparrow
Lotte Hines & Lilly Mackie
Gary Davy
Harry Gilbert