YEP Technicians 18-25

...Live, lit and 'turned up a bit'.

If you're aged 18-25 with an interest in what happens behind the scenes, this group meet weekly on Wednesdays from 2pm-5pm.

Sessions guided by our team of professional artists, give you the opportunity to be practical, creative, understand equipment and explore all aspects of working behind the scenes. You'll learn skills that can contribute to a future career in production arts or simply build confidence and self-esteem.

It is free and you don't need any previous experience or knowledge.

YEP Technicians 18-25 will include the following:
•    Understanding the basics of lighting, sound/QLab, stage and AV. 
•    Understanding theatre terminology and processes. 
•    Seeing shows and reflecting on technical theatre styles. 
•    Collaborative working. 
•    Increasing aspiration.
•    Understanding the production process leading up to tech rehearsal/show days. 
•    Providing technical support for the YEP Actors main stage show and YEP Writers Showcase plus other opportunities to apply your skills. 
•    Taking part in masterclasses. 
•    Mentoring. 
•    Exploring creative opportunities. 
•    Working alongside our Technical Theatre team. 
•    Meeting other young people and networking to build your own community and connections.  
•    Engagement with the creative process of at least one professional production.  

The group size is up to 12 people. 

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 it could be for 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.
•    Develop technical skills.
•    Understand the role of a technician and apply your skills.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Who runs YEP Technicians 18-25?
Our outstanding team of professional theatre makers are experienced in making work with young people. Sessions will be delivered by our Young People & Community Technical Manager and you'll have the opportunity to train alongside the Technical Team too. 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 course. There will also be support from our Young People & Community Producer, as well as other creatives in our building.

How do I sign up?
If you are aged 18-25 and live in the Liverpool City Region, recruitment opens in Autumn 2025. 

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

Interested in theatre but want to perform?
Check out YEP Actors 18-25.
 

“I was looking for something hands on and practical, and here you learn something new every day.”
Lewis Shrigley, YEP Technician Graduate