Young People’s Production Arts offers opportunities to explore Technical Theatre, Stage Management and Design, for young people aged 11-18.
Our courses and masterclasses give creative young people the opportunity to gain a real insight into drama school training and the wider ‘backstage’ industries. Specialist classes are delivered by a variety of professionals, in skills including lighting, sound, stage management, prop making, costume and set design.
YPPA meets throughout the year, offering a range of ways to get involved.
Masterclasses
Our masterclasses for ages 11-18 are held monthly. Working with industry professionals, you will learn specific skills and techniques. The masterclasses are not a course, and each one will be a standalone, so you can book as many or as few as you wish according to your interest. There is no audition/interview to take part in a masterclass.
To find out more, please get in touch via yppa@rwcmd.ac.uk.
Online Summer School
Monday 3 – Saturday 8 August 2020
Our Online Summer School is a fantastic opportunity for young people aged 11-18, who are interested in working ‘backstage’, to work with RWCMD staff and professionals from the industry, exploring a range of skills and roles.
Sessions are free and take place online. We have classes in:
| BACKSTAGE CAREERS AND DRAMA SCHOOL Q&A | Monday 3 August 1pm-3pm Ages 11-18 |
Want a career ‘backstage’? Find out more about studying Technical Theatre, Stage Management and Design for Performance at RWCMD. |
| INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING | Tuesday 4 August 10am-12pm (Ages 11-14) 1pm-3pm (Ages 15-18) |
An introduction to the art and science of lighting for live performance. |
| INTRODUCTION TO SOUND | Wednesday 5 August 10am-12pm (Ages 11-14) 1pm-3pm (Ages 15-18) |
An introduction to the realm of sound design for live performance. |
| FOUNDATIONS OF STAGE MANAGEMENT | Thursday 6 August 10am-12pm (Ages 11-14) 1pm-3pm (Ages 15-18) |
Learn about the vital role the Stage Management team plays in bringing an event to life. |
| EXPLORING SET DESIGN | Friday 7 August 10am-12pm (Ages 11-14) 1pm-3pm (Ages 15-18) |
Discover the method that a set designer uses when creating the world of a live performance. |
| EXPLORING COSTUME DESIGN | Saturday 8 August 10am-12pm (Ages 11-14) 1pm-3pm (Ages 15-18) |
Discover the process of a costume designer when creating looks for characters. |
How to Apply
Summer school applications are now closed. If you would like to join our mailing list about future opportunities, please email yppa@rwcmd.ac.uk.