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YEP Actors 18-25

...Create, play and perform
Applications open 14 Oct 2024. Deadline is 3 Nov 2024

Open Days will take place
Tue 29 Oct 1pm - 2pm & 5pm - 7pm
Wed 30 Oct 2pm - 3pm
Open Days are for people to meet the team and find out more about YEP.

If you're aged 18-25 with an interest in creating theatre and performing, this group meet weekly on Thursdays from 7.30pm-9.30pm.

Sessions, guided by our team of professional artists, give you the opportunity to develop as a performer; exploring techniques and creative processes, that can contribute to a future career in the arts. 

This activity is free! 

Young Directors' Festival 2023

YEP Actors 18-25 will include the following:
•    Performance skills and techniques.
•    The process of theatre making.
•    Preparing as an actor.
•    Working collaboratively.
•    Developing confidence, resilience and social skills.
•    Increasing aspiration.
•    Opportunity to perform.
•    Theatre masterclasses.
•    Mentoring.
•    Exploring creative opportunities.
•    Going on trips and seeing theatre.
•    Meeting other young people and networking to build your own community and connections.
•    Engagement with the creative process of at least one professional production.   

Is this for you or someone you know?
We want to make sure we're reaching the people who would most benefit from this creative training, so read on to see if this could be you or email us at [email protected] if you're not sure.

You should be:
•    Aged 18-25.
•    Living in Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral).
•    Creative. 
•    Imaginative. 
•    Open to ideas. 
•    Expressive.
•    Willing to learn, play and make mistakes.

You could be:
•    Interested in a career in the creative industry.
•    Disengaged from education.
•    Limited by opportunities in the arts.
•    On an Education, Health and Care plan.
•    A young carer.
•    A care leaver.
•    D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
•    Global Majority.
•    LGBTQIA+.
•    In a job that is not creative.
•    Studying or graduated and need some support to progress.

You would like to:
•    Meet new friends.
•    Be creative in a new space.
•    Work on performance skills as an actor.
•    Take part in a play/devised show.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Who runs YEP Actors 18-25?
Our outstanding team of freelancers are professional theatre makers and experienced in making work with young people. You will work with a variety of practitioners and you will work with a professional director on the summer performance. Our Young People's Advocate will provide support throughout and can give guidance on submitting your application, setting personal goals and deciding your next steps at the end of your programme. There's also support from our Young People & Community Producer, as well as other creatives in our building.

What dates do I need to know?
The deadline for applications is Sun 3 Nov.

YEP Actors 18 - 25 runs from Thu 16 Jan until Thu 31 Jul 2025.
We ask that you are available for the following dates to get the most from the programme: 

•    YEP Induction: Sat 25 Jan 2025 1-3pm
•    Weekly sessions on Thu 7.30pm - 9.30pm
•    Technical rehearsals and performances: 21 Jul - 27 Jul 2025

There will also be some intensive week rehearsals, we will share these details with you in advance.

How do I sign up?
If you are aged 18-25 and live in the Liverpool City Region APPLY HERE. Recruitment closes 3 Nov. (If you need this form in another format, or if you would like to apply in a different way, please email us at [email protected])

What happens next?
You will need to complete a short application form and then you will invited to an informal workshop where we will be meeting you to find out about your skills and experience. 
Meetings and workshops with successful applicants will take place over 4 weeks from 11 Nov and there will be a choice of times for you to choose from. If you are unsuccessful, you will still be invited to meet us to discuss your application and next steps.
If you would like some more information about YEP before you apply, you can sign up for one of our Open Days here.

I know a young person – how can I sign them up?
We'd love to hear from you if there's someone to refer to us. Drop us an email at [email protected]

Interested in theatre but want to know more about different roles behind the scenes?
Check out YEP Directors, YEP Producers, YEP Technicians or YEP Writers.