Taste of Theatre (Year 10 - 11 students)
Every year, we invite 24 students to join us for Taste of Theatre work experience week. Students participate in a range of activities that demonstrate how different theatre departments contribute to our productions.
During the week students can expect to gain a broad understanding of how departments within an international theatre company work together, and discover more about the range of jobs available in backstage theatre.
The programme is themed around a play that is a part of our current season. Most of the sessions will be linked to this performance and there will be an opportunity to see the matinee performance during the week.
We are looking for young people in Years 10 and 11, who are keen to discover more about the range of jobs available in backstage theatre.
You might not be sure what it is you want to do in the theatre yet, but you will be enthusiastic about finding out more about the jobs you could do. If you are thinking about a career in backstage theatre, we want to hear from you.
See an example programme
Taste of Theatre is designed to give students a taste of backstage careers in theatre. It will not provide opportunities to practice artistic performance skills.
Essential Criteria
- In year 10 or 11 at school
- Interested in a backstage career in theatre
- Can demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Keen to learn
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Taste of Theatre programme (as illustrated on the RSC website)
Available Dates: We are no longer accepting applications for 2012. The application process for 2013 will begin in Autumn 2012
How Can I Apply? Complete the online application form when it becomes available in Autumn 2012
Length of placement: One week
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Number of places available: 24
Closing date for Applications: To be confirmed
Selection Process
If you would like to apply for the Taste of Theatre programme, you can apply online, by completing the online application form, which will become available from Autumn 2012.
We will let you know once your application has been received, but don't worry if you don't hear from us for a while after that. We will not shortlist candidates until after the closing date, which will be at the end of January, so you may not hear from us before the end of February 2013.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an informal interview in Stratford-upon-Avon before the final 24 students are selected.