Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) is a free training programme for 17-25 year olds who are interested in performing and making theatre. We are interested in people with a range of creative skills from actors, dancers, musicians, poets, MC’s and those who have no previous performance experience.
It is a 6-month programme of practical workshops and masterclasses with professional artists leading to an intensive 3-week rehearsal and show period working with a leading professional Director.
Storyhouse Young Company is designed to give you the opportunity to develop your theatre and performance skills. You will be supported by a team of professional artists with a wealth of experience in the industry to make a show to be presented in our theatre spaces.
Could I join Young Company?
Auditions for SYC 2023 have now finished. Check back here for opportunities later in the year for SYC 2024!
What do Young Company do?
You will:
- Meet weekly and work with an artist practitioner to develop your skills
- Meet like-minded creative people
- Create a performance with a Director and perform it on stage as part of Storyhouse’s theatre programme
- Be invited to masterclasses with industry professionals
- Opportunity to audition for Trainee Actor roles upon completion of the programme
- Collaborate with other Young Storyhouse members
- Get the opportunity to join Young Catalysts
Here is what Young Company have done before:
- In 2022 the group worked with director Beth Knight to create The Sh*t Between Us
- They worked with Samaritans to create a film to raise awareness around mental health. Watch it the film here: Samaritans Film and read more about this project here: Am I?
- They write, produced and performed a brand new production about teenage relationship abuse: #Isitme
How do I apply?
Auditions for SYC 2023 have now finished. Check back here for opportunities later in the year for SYC 2024!