20 Stories High are proud to introduce a 10-week professional development programme led by Ameera Conrad, Associate Director for 20 Stories High, along with several incredible freelance specialists from around the UK.
If you are an artist who is interested in performing and match the following criteria they would love to hear from you:
aged 18-30
based in Merseyside
early career*
people from the Global Majority
people with barriers accessing education or training
LGBTQIA+ people
people who have faced financial challenges
deaf and Disabled people
migrant artists
people who have experienced mental and/or physical health challenges
people with extra responsibilities at home (e.g. primary caregiver for a relative or responsible for the care of children)
*little to no professional acting experience, or some professional acting experience but no formal training in theatre
What is it?:
This is a 10-week programme that will equip you with the tools necessary to walk into a rehearsal room with confidence. The programme will demystifying jargon, build practical skills and culminate in a scratch night performance for an invited audience.
How to apply:
Read through through the application pack on the 20 Stories High website, fill out an ‘Expression of Interest’ form and send a short video introducing yourself (just a quick hello on a phone or any device is fine!). Applications need to be received before the deadline of Tuesday 21 February 2023. When ready send to Natasha Patel, Associate Producer at [email protected].
Alternatively, they welcome applications in video/audio format and BSL. To do this please send a film/audio file answering the questions within the ‘Expression of Interest’ form (no longer than 15 minutes).
If you have any additional access requirements to complete the ‘Expression of Interest’, including accessing equipment, please let them know and they will support this.
Event Date: Tuesday 21st February 2023
