The Academy will begin in September 2009 and run for 38 sessions plus the technical, dress rehearsal and performance dates. This breaks down as:

• 6 weeks of workshops in theatre practice including acting, writing and technical theatre delivered by a range of professional practitioners.

• 26 weeks of production development and rehearsals.

• One night performing a devised piece for Light Night Leeds

• 2 annual productions including:
A short performance piece in January/February 2010
A larger-scale production in the Main Auditorium in August 2010 including one day tech and one day dress rehearsal and performance.

Members of the Academy will be encouraged to attend a range of professional productions at The Carriageworks and at other partner venues throughout the region as part of the Government’s current project to encourage a new generation of theatre goers. During the year this will include free tickets as part of the Arts Council’s A Night Less Ordinary scheme.

Young People’s Arts Award
The Arts Award supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders and is available throughout England. The Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification at three levels - Bronze, Silver and Gold. It is run by Arts Council England and Trinity Guildhall.
We will be offering participants in the Theatre Academy the opportunity to gain a bronze award. More details about the scheme can be found at www.artsaward.org.uk.
The Audition Process

Due to anticipated over-subscription, places will be filled by an audition process. However we do not want this to put you off! The audition will be on one day (25 July) and will be a group audition where the young people will be asked to take part in taster activities from the course. Participants will not need to prepare for the auditions just register your interest in coming via the website. Don’t worry if you can’t make the 1st Aug give us a ring on (0113) 2474746.