How do we start our own theatre company?
Hi, I currently work in theatre in education and although a friend and I love to write, our jobs don't allow us the time. We're thinking about going it alone in theatre and was wondering how we'd start...
View ArticleTo go to acting school, what do I need to study?
I have a place at college for a level 3 diploma in musical theatre and also an interview for the same level course in acting. To go to acting school or university, is it better to do a completely...
View ArticleMaggie Saxon, manager and consultant
From usher to finance director and beyond, Maggie Saxon just couldn't stay away from the Royal Exchange Theatre. She left her job as a banker to work full-time in theatre.
View ArticleSarah Stephenson, youth theatre director
Sarah Stephenson is Nottingham Playhouse's Youth Theatre Director. Her work involves running workshops and finding ways to engage students with theatre.
View ArticleAmy Bonsall, assistant director
Amy Bonsall studied for a postgraduate degree in theatre directing. She now freelances in the profession.
View ArticleBob Christer, workshop organiser
Bob Christer designs and runs workshops with educational theatre company Speakeasy. He believes the key to getting into theatre is volunteering.
View ArticleIs it too late to become an actor?
I'm currently doing GCSE Drama. I've been really shy but am taking part in shows and will take a performing arts BTEC. I'd love to go on to a performing school. But my parents think only those who...
View ArticleHow can I find work experience to get into theatre?
I've been advised to find work experience. However, I cannot afford to work for free and my current job does not allow the opportunity to gain any extra work experience. Is there anything else I can...
View ArticleDo I need a degree to become a Theatre Director?
I'm just about to start my final year of an English and History BA at university, but am very involved in the uni theatre company (I'm directing the first play of our autumn season) and want to work...
View ArticleWhat are the routes into becoming a theatre company manager?
What are the possible routes into becoming a theatre company manager and what skills are needed for the job? I have been a volunteer theatre steward for the past year (which I loved) and would like to...
View ArticleHow do I get into a finance role within a theatre?
I would like to move from working in a production office across into working in a theatre, ideally in the finance department, with a view to working my way up. I think my best course of action is to...
View ArticleKate Unwin, set and costume designer
Kate Unwin is a freelance set and costume designer. Her work is split between home, where she designs, and the theatres where her designs are built.
View ArticleDi Spalding, scenic artist
Di Spalding has been working as a scenic artist for 25 years. She is self-employed and works from her own studio, creating scenery for theatrical sets.
View ArticleDo I need an HND and an agent to get into theatre?
I'm doing Higher Drama at college at the moment, but do I really need a HND in Drama plus an agent to get into professional theatre? I'm confused about whether I really need it or not. I'd really like...
View ArticleWhat A levels are best for theatre design?
Hi, I am thinking of going into Theatre Design – either set design or props management/making. For these careers, what A levels would I need?
View ArticleI want to teach drama. Should I work in a theatre first?
I want to be a secondary education drama teacher. After college, should I spend some time having a job at a theatre company or should I start off teaching (probably as a high school English teacher)?
View ArticleDo I need to do accents at auditions?
Do you have to put on accents when performing monologues for auditions?
View ArticleCan I pursue a career in prop-making?
I am currently studying a BTEC in production management. Whilst studying this, I've set my heart on going into prop=making, because it allows me to be really creative. Although my heart is in it, I've...
View ArticleHow can I get the plays I write performed?
My ambition is for my plays that I write to be performed on stage, but I am unsure of the next steps to take. I am in my final year of university and I am greatly involved with our theatre arts...
View ArticleHow can I move into theatre management?
I have completed an engineering qualification, but I'd like to get into theatre management. What are the courses I need to do? I have worked as coordinator for inter-collegiate festivals. Also, I've...
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