2024/2025 COME AND PLAY
We’ve got weekly classes for students of all ages, regular masterclasses on backstage skills, a number of productions presented annually in the Round and the McCarthy made by and with young theatre makers, as well as a brand new space for creative young people to develop their ideas.
If you’ve passed the building recently you might have seen the former OutReach Rooms on Northway undergoing some refurbishment. In September 2024 we will open a new dedicated space for Youth and Community groups called The Meeting Point. It’s a small meeting space with a kitchen/bar, where a group can get together to talk, create or consult on their ideas over a cuppa and a biscuit.
If you’re a Young Creative looking for a space to meet then get in touch via engagement@sjt.uk.com - if you’re charging people to attend your activity, we’ll ask you for a small donation, if not then its FREE!
Don’t forget our annual Auditions in September - go online to register your place for the Drama Club, Youth Theatre, and Young Company.
If there’s any places still available in the Drama Club and Youth Theatre you can audition at the start of spring and summer term, however the Young Company only accepts new members once a year.
Read on to find out how you can get involved and get in touch!
Creative Engagement
Stephen Joseph Theatre
My daughter hasblossomedabsolutely in confidence thanks to the SJT and all the work you do and, as a parent, that is amazing to see.
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW
YOUNG COMPANY
The Young Company is an exclusive opportunity for talented young theatre makers actively pursuing a career in the performing arts. There are just ten places available every year, which we audition for in September. Selection is based on participants meeting common industry standards through a successful audition.
The company meet weekly to train, and rehearse for the annual Young Company production.
The Young Company is led by SJT Head of Creative Engagement Rob Salmon.
THE DETAILS:
YOUNG COMPANY
Ages 16 - 25
Wednesdays, 6.30 - 9pm Room 1 at the SJT
Term time only
Standard fee: £75 a year/£25 a term
Discount: £60 a year/£20 a term
The company meets weekly in term time to explore a range of theatre practices, increase their skills and understanding as theatre makers, and support the development of opportunities for young people at the SJT. They then rehearse on Sundays over 3 to 4 months prior to their annual production.
Any questions? Please email rob.salmon@sjt.uk.com or call 01723 356696.
What the press said about DNA:
“A polished, confident performance”
Scarborough.co.uk
“Performances were faultless’
The Scarborough News
“If this is how SJT’s Young Company starts, they have got an incredibly promising future ahead”
Stageylady.wordpress.com
The Young Company 2024 production of DNA. Photo by Tony Bartholomew.
YOUTH THEATRE
Youth Theatre is inclusive, however we do aim to offer places to young people who will benefit most from taking part in regular youth theatre activity. That includes active young theatre makers, young people wanting to grow their confidence and their understanding of themselves, and young people looking for a place to make new friends.
If we’re oversubscribed we split the selection between previous regular attenders and new participants. If we’re undersubscribed we offer an audition in a trial session at the start of the spring and summer terms.
The Youth Theatre is led by SJT Young Talent Director Alice Kynman.
THE DETAILS:
YOUTH THEATRE 1
School years 7/8
YOUTH THEATRE 2 YOUTH THEATRE 3
School years 9/10
School years 11/12/13
Tuesdays, 5 - 6.30pm Tuesdays, 7 - 8.45pm Thursdays, 6.45 - 8.45pm
Westborough Church
Term time only
Westborough Church Room 2 at the SJT
Standard fee: £180 a year/£60 a term
Discount: £120 a year/£40 a term
Each week the group comes together to create original work, explore new ideas, and develop their knowledge about theatre making. A number of participants across all three age groups will be cast in the annual production.
All participants get to perform in the Round in the annual Youth Arts Festival.
Any questions? Please email alice.kynman@sjt.uk.com or call 01723 356696.
What audiences said about Collected Grimm Tales:
“Just fantastic: all the young people were brilliant, I really enjoyed the show”
An absolutely incredible performance!!”
“So great to see future generations of actors/ producers/back stage peeps & audiences clearly having so much fun” engagement@sjt.uk.com
The Youth Theatre 2024 production of Collected Grimm Tales
Photos by Tony Bartholomew.
DRAMA CLUB
Drama Club is open to all, but our group sizes are limited. We don’t hold an audition, but we do invite participants to attend a trial session, and then we make a recommendation on whether we believe the Drama Club is suitable for them based on how well they worked together.
‘If we’re oversubscribed we split the selection between previous regular attenders and new participants. If we’re undersubscribed we offer a trial session at the start of the spring and summer terms.
Drama Club is led by SJT Creative Engagement Co-ordinator Ernest Acquah.
THE DETAILS:
DRAMA CLUB 1
DRAMA CLUB 2
DRAMA CLUB 3
School years 1/2 School years 3/4 School years 5/6 Saturdays, 9.45 - 10.45am Saturdays, 11.15am - 12.30pm Saturdays, 1 - 2.30pm Room 2 at the SJT Room 2 at the SJT
Term time only
Room 2 at the SJT
Standard fee: £180 a year/£60 a term Discount: £120 a year/£40 a term
Each week the group plays games, tells stories, and learns about the world and themselves. Every term ends with a sharing for family and friends and all participants get to devise a piece to perform in the Round in the annual Youth Arts Festival.
Any questions? Please email ernest.acquah@sjt.uk.com or call 01723 356696.
What audiences said about Nurse, the Screens!:
“Fantastic… I wish I had the talent and courage to perform like they did last night when I was their age”
“It was wonderful to see such passion and energy shining on stage - the superstars of now and the future!”
“What a treat… it was a cracking show to watch”
“What a funny show! Loved it”
ANNUAL AUDITIONS
Each year we hold group workshop auditions to give you a taster of what happens in all of our regular sessions, and to give us an idea of how well you work together. Don’t worry if you’ve never done something like this before. You’ll be well looked after and it’s nothing like the auditions you see on the TV!
Sat 7 Sep Drama Club 1, 2 & 3 & Youth Theatre 1 & 2
Sun 8 Sep Youth Theatre 3 & Young Company
Mon 9 Sep Relaxed Audition (for all groups)
For anyone who would benefit from being seen in a more chilled environment with fewer people in the room.
You can find out times and register your place at this year’s audition at bit.ly/SJTAuditions or just scan the QR code!
ACTING DEGREE
Coventry University Scarborough deliver an Acting BA (Hons) Degree in collaboration with the Stephen Joseph Theatre. It aims to produce proactive professional actors.
The course is brilliant at offering connections and networks to prepare you as an actor going into industry. Ellen Ramos
This unique collaboration with the SJT gives students access to professional theatre makers through their study - including mentoring, rehearsal observation, and participation in a professionally directed piece of theatre.
If you want to know more about the degree just scan the QR code or go to bit.ly/CUActingDegree
Stephen Joseph Theatre, Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW
FUSE THEATRE CO.
FUSE Theatre Co. is an integrated youth theatre for young people and young adults aged 12 - 25+ with special educational needs or a learning disability. It’s FREE, but places are limited. You can sign up online or at the SJT Box Office. FUSE Theatre Co. is led by SJT Young Talent Director Alice Kynman THE DETAILS:
FUSE SENIOR
Ages 18+
Mondays, 4.30 - 6pm
FUSE JUNIOR
Ages 12-18
Thursdays, 4.30 - 6pm Room 2 at the SJT
10 weeks per term
Room 2 at the SJT
10 weeks per term
Each week the group comes together to develop their social and interpersonal skills in a supportive environment, grow in self confidence, and explore where they belong in the world and the future they want for themselves. They do that through playing games, making plays, and telling stories. Any questions? Please email alice.kynman@sjt.uk.com or call 01723 356696.
YOUNG TECHNICIANS
Young Technicians is a great way develop your technical skills, consider routes into the industry and learn from working professionals. Over ten weeks you’ll get to explore the basics of technical theatre through demonstrations and hands on experience.
It’s FREE, but you must be able to attend the full course to take part. If you’re aged 14 - 21, email engagement@sjt.uk.com for more info and to register your interest on the course.
BACKSTAGE SCHOOL
The Backstage School is for children and young people who want to learn more about what goes on before a show makes it to the stage and explore some of the many jobs backstage in the theatre. No acting required!
SFX MAKE-UP
29, 30 & 31 Oct
5-8 yrs 12 - 1pm
9-13 yrs 2-3pm
14-18 yrs 4-5pm
£5 (£3.75 concession)
You will get messy!
SONGWRITING
8 Apr
5-8 yrs 10am- 12pm
9-13 yrs 1-3pm
14-18 yrs 4-6pm
£10 (£7.50 concession)
Bring your ideas!
STAGE COMBAT
29 May
5-8 yrs 10am- 12pm
9-13 yrs 1-3pm
14-18 yrs 4-6pm
£5 (£3.75 concession)
Bring a bottle of water!
If you’re over 18 check out the Masterclasses for adults section in our Community Events brochure.
SET MODELS
18 Feb
5-8 yrs 10am- 12pm 9-13 yrs 1-3pm 14-18 yrs 4-6pm
£10 (£7.50 concession)
All materials provided.
SOUND EFFECTS
10 Apr
5-8 yrs 10am- 12pm 9-13 yrs 1-3pm
14-18 yrs 4-6pm
£10 (£7.50 concession)
All materials provided.
PLAYWRITING
20 Feb
5-8 yrs 10am- 12pm 9-13 yrs 1-3pm 14-18 yrs 4-6pm
£10 (£7.50 concession)
Bring your ideas!
PROP MAKING
27 May
5-8 yrs 10am- 12pm 9-13 yrs 1-3pm 14-18 yrs 4-6pm
£10 (£7.50 concession)
All materials provided.
BACKSTAGE SUMMER SCHOOL
23 July 5-8yrs 10am - 4pm £25
24 July 9-13yrs 10am - 5pm £30
25 July 14-18yrs 10am - 6pm £35
Spend a day with us at the SJT and give a range of activities a go. Bring a packed lunch. All materials will be provided.
