Aged 18 – 25 and want to get paid, hands-on experience in a professional theatre production?
Want to develop your skills in acting, writing, directing, design (stage, lighting, sound) and stage management?
Do you have a background, or connections to the Global South?
What is it?
Tara Young Company is a paid programme for 18 – 25 year olds to develop as theatre makers. The Tara Young Company was conceptualised and launched by Artistic Director Natasha Kathi-Chandra in 2022.
Who is it for?
We want to hear from all skillsets – you could be an actor, writer, director, designer or stage manager. You should be between the ages of 18 – 25 when applying and we especially encourage you to apply if you identify as having a history, background or connections to the Global South
Why is this important?
Tara Theatre is a space where politics, performance and activism come together. As an organisation dedicated to promoting social change through art and co-creation, this year’s Young Company production will explore the devastating impact of the climate crisis on communities in the Global South.
What will I receive?
Over a 4-month programme, you’ll have the opportunity to work with industry professionals and artists to develop your skills and build your networks. You will co-create a work for our stage here at Tara Theatre in April 2025 directed by our Associate Director, Gavin Joseph.
A total of 11 successful Young Company applicants will also be paid a fee of £900 for the rehearsal and performance period, making this a professional stage credit.
How do I apply?
Simply fill out the form with your responses below and our team will be in touch to arrange an informal audition workshop. Every applicant will be invited to attend an audition workshop.
Please note applications are now closed.
(Before applying please also ensure you are available for the weekly skill-building workshops, performance and rehearsal dates listed below)
Find out more about last year’s Young Company production and see what last year’s Young Company had to say about their experience.
KEY DATES
APPLICATIONS
Applications Opened: 12PM, Mon 21 Oct 2024
Applications Closed: 11:59PM, Fri 8 Nov 2024
AUDITION WORKSHOPS
Mon 2 Dec & Fri 6 Dec 2024
Tara Theatre
356 Garratt Lane
Earlsfield
London, SW18 4ES
(Times TBC. All workshops will take place in the evenings)
SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Wednesdays, 6.30PM – 8.30PM
6:30PM – 8:30PM, Wed 8 Jan 2025
6:30PM – 8:30PM, Wed 15 Jan 2025
6:30PM – 8:30PM, Wed 22 Jan 2025
6:30PM – 8:30PM, Wed 29 Jan 2025
6:30PM – 8:30PM, Wed 6 Feb 2025
6:30PM – 8:30PM, Wed 12 Feb 2025
Following these workshops a company of 11 will be chosen to form our Young Company for our stage show.
DEVISING & SHOW CREATION WITH DIRECTOR AND PRODUCTION TEAM
Wednesdays, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
6:30PM – 9:30PM, Wed 26 Feb 2025
6:30PM – 9:30PM, Wed 5 Mar 2025
6:30PM – 9:30PM, Wed 12 Mar 2025
6:30PM – 9:30PM, Wed 19 Mar 2025
6:30PM – 9:30PM, Wed 26 Mar 2025
6:30PM – 9:30PM, Wed 2 Apr 2025
REHEARSAL, TECH, SHOW WEEKS
Mon 7 Apr – Mon 14 Apr 2025 (excluding 13th April 2025)
Times: 10am-6pm (times may vary for tech days)
Preview performance: Tue 15 Apr 2025
Performances: Wed 16 – Sat 19 April 2025 (matinee and evening performances on 19 April 2025) – 6 performances in total
Fees
Tara Theatre is committed to paying their artists. All members of the final Young Company will be paid a total fee of £900 for the rehearsals and show weeks.
Questions? Email Gavin Joseph, Associate Director on gavin@taratheatre.com
Tara Young Company is generously supported by
Portal Trust, 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust, Noël Coward Foundation, Garrick Charitable Trust and Higgins Partnerships.
