Are you (or is someone you know) between the ages of 13 – 18 and interested in learning about what it’s like to be part of a theatre company?
If the answer to that question is yes, Milton Keynes Theatre would love you to join the MKT Young Company!
This exciting project runs through the Spring term, offering young people a taster of life within a theatre company; working alongside industry professionals on a performance from initial concept through to final curtain.
Young people can take on performing or offstage roles (or both!) and previous Company members have performed, assistant directed, operated sound, assisted with lighting design, set design and costumes, and been involved with stage management, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about the different roles within a theatre company, whilst further developing practical skills.
Weekly rehearsals take place every Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm in the backstage studio at Milton Keynes Theatre, offering Company members additional insight into the theatre itself. This could include engaging with cast and company of visiting productions where possible, to further gain career and training advice, as well as the team offering support with references and next steps.
Milton Keynes Theatre Creative Learning are keen to engage young people from across our local area in this performance project. The MKT Young Company project fee is £170, which can be paid in 2x £85 instalments in January & March. Alternatively, kind support from Safesmart means there are a number of full and part bursary supported places available – please email for more info.
Madeline Kimble, Creative Learning Producer at Milton Keynes Theatre said:
“We’re so pleased to have our Young Company performance project running again this year. This is a great opportunity for us to work closely with young people and offer not just performance opportunities, but a real insight into the wider industry and offstage roles – where there is such a demand for experience and knowledge.
Whilst we’re sadly seeing a decline in the uptake of creative subjects within schools, we know there are still a huge number of young people interested in opportunities and careers within the theatre industry. Projects like the MKT Young Company can offer experience, knowledge and insight into a wide number of roles, training options and career paths, and ongoing support from Safesmart means we can continue our aim of engaging young people who may not otherwise access this opportunity.”
The MKT Young Company runs from Wed 15 Jan 2025 through the Spring Term. If you are interested in joining or know someone who’d like to join, please email MKCreativeLearning@atgentertainment.com or visit ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes.
MKT Young Company
Dates: Wednesday evenings from Wed 15 Jan through the Spring Term, 6pm – 8pm
Payment: £170 (can be paid in 2x £85 instalments in Jan & Mar) *bursaries available
Online Booking: ATGTICKETS.COM/MiltonKeynes*
*Fees may apply.
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