BYT Autumn 2014

Charity Number 1054763Autumn 2014

Workshops for Ages 0 - 5Boogie Babiesfor ages 6 months - 24 months

This creative group for babies and toddlers uses songs, musical instruments, stories and play to create a fun-filled session for the very young. The children are encouraged to interact and develop their social and motor skills whilst enjoying the playtime, which is led by a professional drama worker. Parents and carers are a part of the activities and the sessions are a fantastic way to meet new friends with young families.Thursday 10:15am - 11am

Little Imaginationsfor ages 2 - 4

These sessions invite pre-schoolers to take their first steps into the world of theatre. Led by an experienced pre-school drama specialist, the children will use music and song, storytelling, role-play, craft and circus skills to learn and have fun. These sessions are a great way to give children a head start by building confidence and social skills in their earliest years.Tuesday 1:30pm - 2:30pm Thursday 11am - 12pmTu

Drama for Receptionfor ages 4 - 5

These sessions use storytelling and imaginary play to introduce children to drama. Supported by the workshop leader, children will develop their drama skills and create theatre using props, costume and their imaginations, building confidence along the way. These sessions work in harmony with the expressive arts and design learning area of the Early Years Curriculum.Tuesday 4pm - 5pm

Booking opens at 10am on Monday 1st September, please call 01282 427767

Beginners & JuniorsDrama for Beginnersfor school years 1 - 3

The emphasis is on fun in these workshops and children will use games, role-play and storytelling to learn the basics of theatre and performance. The sessions are an opportunity for children to channel their creativity and boost their self-confidence. Each term ends with a sharing event to show friends and family what the group has been working on.Tuesday 5pm - 6pmThursday 4pm - 5pm

Wednesday 4pm - 5pmSaturday 10:30am - 11:30am

Junior Dramafor school years 4 - 6

Juniors take an imaginative approach to learning, acting, drama and performance, building confidence and having fun in the process. Under the guidance of an experienced drama worker they will produce a short piece to perform at the sharing event at the end of term. Juniors also have the opportunity to take part in at least two shows every year.Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pmThursday 5pm - 6pm

Wednesday 5pm - 6pm Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm

Dance Creative 1for school years 1 - 6

This brand new session is aimed at children who love to dance and move. The children will work with professional choreographer Kat Osborn to try out new styles of dance including street, modern and classical. They will create their own piece using costume, props and an original soundtrack that they will perform at the end of term sharing event.Thursday 4pm - 5pm


Seniors & Young ActorsSenior Dramafor school years 7 - 9

Senior Drama invites young people to develop their own style and use different theatre techniques to create performances. Young people will create exciting theatre and grow in confidence, developing skills in character, voice and improvisation.Wednesday 6pm - 7:30pmSaturday 1pm - 2:30pm

Thursday 6pm - 7:30pm

Dance Creative 2for school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

This brand new session is for young people who love dance and want to learn new styles and create their own work. Work with Kat Osborn, a professional choreographer, to discover new moves and create edgy original routines.Thursday 5pm - 6pm

BYT Young Actorsfor school years 10 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

From developing characters to experimenting with different styles of theatre and devising their own pieces, the young actors will continue to gain the skills to become confident performers with a deeper understanding of the stage.Monday 7:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 7:30pm - 9:30pm

BYT Young Actors’ Rep Companyfor school years 10 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

By audition only. This year-long programme culminates in taking a piece of theatre to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Please see the auditions page for more information.Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm


More Core WorkshopsAll The World’s A Stagefor school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

Join Philip Hindle to delve into the world of Classical Theatre. Explore genres including Greek, Classic, Commedia dell’Arte, Absurdist, Naturalistic and beyond, and playwrights such as Ibsen, Shakespeare, Beckett and Pinter.Monday 6pm - 7:30pm

Indrafor school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

Indra is a theatre group exploring political, social and community issues such as poverty, body image, modern day slavery and international conflict. There may be opportunities to travel and meet other Indra groups both nationally and internationally.Tuesday 6pm - 7:30pm

Connect SessionsJunior Connect for ages 5 - 11, Senior Connect for ages 12 - 25

These sessions are for young people with disabilities and learning difficulties. The groups will work with two professional practitioners to create a performance piece combining movement, drama, voice, music and lighting.Junior Connect Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pmSenior Connect Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

BYT Rocksfor school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

Do you love music? Do you sing or play an instrument? This is the perfect workshop for you! Come along and work with other young musicians to write music, develop your skills and create something new.Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm


Behind The ScenesFilm Making Workshopfor school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

Create a script, star in it, film it and edit the finished film! No previous experience is necessary, just an interest in film making. At the end of the term the film will be screened for family and friends and may be entered into young people’s film festivals.Monday 6pm - 7:30pm

Technical Theatre Workshopfor school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

These workshops focus on the different skills of technical theatre, including lighting, sound, projection and stage management. Participants will have the opportunity to work with technical equipment and be part of the BYT technical team for productions.Monday 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Writing For Theatre Workshopfor school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

Would you like to write for the stage or screen? These workshops will give you guidance on plot, story, conflict, character and dialogue and will give you the chance to get feedback on your work. Pieces developed during the sessions will be performed by one of our drama groups at the end of term sharing event.Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Theatre Make-Up Workshopfor school years 7 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

Would you like to learn the techniques used by professional make-up artists when creating stage and screen characters? Learn how to create easy but striking effects, including bruising, wounds and ageing your model. Participants may assist with character make-up for BYT productions.Wednesday 6pm - 7pm


AuditionsAlice In WonderlandAuditions for school years 2 - 6 Tues 16th Sept 5pm - 6:30pm

Auditions for school years 7 - 11 & ages 16 - 25 Wed 17th Sept 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Recalls for all ages Sun 21st Sept 2pm - 5pm

What happens when you follow the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole? Join Alice, the Mad Hatter and the Chesire Cat in their adventure through the weird and magical world of Wonderland; filled with tea parties, croquet matches and of course, a very important date!Please note performances will take place from Monday 8th - Saturday 13th December 2014.

BYT Young Actors’ Rep Companyfor school years 10 - 11 & young people aged 16 - 25

Auditions on Tuesday 16th September 2014 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Would you like to take part in the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and be part of a working theatre company? We’re looking for young people to devise and perform a piece for the festival in August 2015. You will need to be able to commit to a full year’s development of the performance and will need to take part in fundraising activities for the trip. Sessions run Tuesday evenings with extra rehearsals in July 2015 leading up to the festival.

Around The World In 80 Daysfor school years 2 - 6

Auditions on Monday 3rd November 2014 5pm - 6:30pm

Join Phileas Fogg on this classic adventure as he travels over land and sea around the world to visit people, places, animals and creatures in far flung corners of India, Egypt, Japan and many more. This is a devised piece so the children will use the original story to create their own play, inventing new characters and telling new tales!Please note performances will take place on Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th February 2015 (during half term).

Auditions are open to everyone, call 01282 427767 for more information

Training & Job OpportunitiesFront Of House Assistant (ages 16 - 19) This is a 6 month placement (7 hours per week) for a young person aged 16 – 19 who considers themselves disadvantaged in any way. This customer service role includes selling tickets for shows, answering the telephone and working with members of the public. Hours are flexible to fit around studying.To request an application form, contact [email protected] The application deadline is Monday 8th September 2014.

Visual Digital Media Assistant (ages 16 - 18)This is a 12 week placement (6 hours per week) for a creative and passionate young person with visual digital media skills including photography and video editing. You will upload to and manage our YouTube, Instagram and Vine pages and must be familiar with the Adobe Creative Suite. Hours are flexible to fit around studying.To request an application form, contact [email protected] The application deadline is Friday 12th September 2014.

Audition for Byteback Theatre Company (ages 18 - 25)We are seeking 3 actors for a professional Theatre In Education Tour in Autumn 2014. This is a paid opportunity (profit share) and is ideal for aspiring actors who want to gain experience. This casting would suit recent graduates or people taking a gap year. Please send an acting CV and headshot to [email protected] by 12pm on Monday 15th September 2014. Auditions will be held on Monday 22nd September 2014.

Trainee Drama Facilitator (ages 18 - 24)We are recruiting for a trainee drama facilitator for 6 months to deliver drama workshops with children and young people in youth theatre, education and outreach settings. This post is part of the Creative Employment Programme and applicants must be 18 to 24 years old and be registered as unemployed with Jobcentre Plus.To request an application pack, contact [email protected] The application deadline is Monday 29th September 2014.

How To Book• Choose a workshop• Ring Burnley Youth Theatre on 01282 427767 to book a place• Booking is available from 10am on Monday 1st September 2014• Term starts on Monday 8th September 2014

How Much Does It Cost?Basic Membership Donation - £3 per week or £30 per term provides the opportunity for a young person to take part in one workshop per week.

Enhanced Membership Donation - £50 per term provides the opportunity for a young person to take part in multiple workshops per week.

Annual Membership Donation – £120 provides the opportunity for a young person to take part in multiple workshops per week.

Family discounts – There is a discount of 50p or £5 per term on the basic membership donations for each additional member coming from the same household.

We welcome people from all parts of the community regardless of their ability to pay membership donations. If you are unable to make a donation please ensure you tick the relevant box on the membership donation form.

Inclusive BYTBurnley Youth Theatre is fully inclusive and we want to encourage any young person with a disability or learning difficulty or even those who may just need some extra support to participate fully in our youth theatre. We have our Connect sessions on Wednesday evenings which are specifically for young people with a disability or learning difficulty (see More Core Workshops) and all Thursday night drama sessions are supported by two members of staff and volunteers to enable young people who need additional support to be a part of Burnley Youth Theatre.

Youth BoardIf you are interested in representing your fellow participants, helping to organise events, supporting staff and volunteers and representing the organisation then you could become a member of the Youth Board. Our Youth Board meet every Wednesday in term time 5pm – 6pm. Email [email protected] for more details.

Individual GivingDid you know that we are a charity? Did you know you could make a difference?

Text: Text BYTB40 £2/£5/£10 to 70070 eg BYTB40 £5 - and support our work with children and young people. You can donate any amount to BYT in this way. We are committed to ensuring all children and young people have access to the arts.

Give Regularly: For some children and young people, coming to BYT is impossible because of lack of transport, financial difficulties or lack of support. It costs just £20 a month to enable one child to reach us who otherwise would not be able to. You can make a regular monthly donation of any amount and know that it changes the life chances of a child or young person. You can sign up to our regular giving scheme by asking any member of staff for a form. And in return we will keep you informed about the impact of our work.

Make a one-off donation: A one-off donation of any size makes a massive difference to BYT. It means we can support young people to do extraordinary things and learn important life skills: team work, communication skills, self-confidence. Young people who work with BYT go on to do extraordinary things. You can donate online, by post or when you come to the youth theatre.

Friends: For gifts of £1000 or upwards you can become more closely involved in our work, including participation in friends’ events.

Legacies: Legacies are precious. A gift in your will can help us build a platform to ensure we can continue our work in the future. They provide us with the chance to reach hundreds of children and make a better future for us all.

For more information contact Mandy Precious on 01282 427767 or email [email protected]

VolunteeringBYT relies on volunteers to help us make a difference to the young people we work with. We are always looking for new volunteers to help us with everything from manning the front desk to fundraising, taking part in street collections or assisting our workshop leaders.If you think you can help, contact Lindsey West on 01282 427767 or email [email protected]

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