Assistance for young people planning a career in theatre
The Open Door charity has put out a final call for applications to its Behind the Scenes programme.
Behind the Scenes is for those who aspire to a career in Technical Theatre and Production Arts, but might need assistance. It is available to applicants across England, Wales and Scotland. Interviews will take place throughout October in person and online.
Successful applicants will receive:
Þ Free interviews at Open Door’s partner schools, including Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Guildhall, LAMDA, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Þ Travel expenses to all interviews
Þ Free theatre tickets to theatres including Royal Court, Donmar Warehouse, Nottingham Playhouse, National Theatre, and Curve Theatre
Þ Five hours of one-to-one tutoring
Þ Access to a hardship fund, covering expenses related to being part of Open Door and auditioning
Þ Pastoral Support and mentoring from the Open Door Team.
To be eligible, applicants must be 17+ from 1 October 2024; have an annual family household income of £43,000 or less; not currently hold a degree in the UK; have full access to three years of Student Finance in the UK; and intend to apply for a full time BA Hons Acting degree for the academic year 2025.
The deadline is 9 October 2024.
Open Door was launched by actor David Mumeni in 2017 to help provide budding actors and behind-the-scenes creatives from low-income households with the opportunity to enter the industry.
Further details can be found at tinyurl.com/br5srdae.