2012 Junior and Youth Theatre Residencies

The Arts Centre Gold Coast presents 
Junior and Youth Theatre Residencies in association with  
Queensland Theatre Company  
From behind the scenes to on the stage, these residencies will prepare you for a career in the theatre.

This program will be divided into two residencies, providing budding young actors aged 8 – 14 years and 15 – 24 years with the opportunity to undertake a five day residency conducted by Queensland Theatre Company. 

Curriculum for each residency program will be tailored to the skills of the corresponding age group. The Junior Residency will highlight: 

Dramatic acting – focusing on scene development 
Characterisation – exploring physical comedy techniques and ways to approach comic characterisations 
Voice – improving control, range and projection plus promoting better vocal clarity and articulation production  
Vital performance and theatrical skills that promote self-worth and build confidence in a safe and professional environment

The Youth Residency will take an in-depth look at topics such as:

Approaches to text – analysing narrative structure and exploring style, genre and interpretation
Advanced scene work – developing characterisation; analysis of scenes; exploration of emotional development and text rhythm
Character creation – developing mental focus and imagination: becoming ‘people watchers’ and collecting character templates
Audition techniques
Industry protocols

A showcase will be held at the conclusion of each residency to highlight what has been taught and certificates of participation presented.

Through the generous contribution of supporters and sponsors, a limited number of full and/or partial grants will be available for students who would be unable to participate without a level of financial support. Applicants will be required to complete an application form and undertake an informal interview with their parent/guardian. The interview panel will consist of an Arts Centre Board Member, a Friends of the Arts Centre Executive Committee Member and The Arts Centre’s Development Manager.

Age Suitability: Junior Theatre Residency
8 – 14 years

Youth Theatre Residency
15 – 24 years
Cost: $200pp
Auditions: No
Dates and Time: Junior Theatre Residency
Monday 25 – Friday 29 June 2012
10.00am – 4.00pm daily
Showcase: Friday 29 June, 7.00pm
Applications Close: Friday 22 June, 2012

Youth Theatre Residency
Monday 2 – Friday 6 July
10.00am – 4.00pm
Showcase: Friday 6 July, 7.00pm
Applications Close: Friday 29 June, 2012

Introducing...
Queensland Theatre Company (QTC) is the State’s flagship professional theatre company, established in 1970 by an Act of Parliament. It is currently under the artistic direction of multi-award winning playwright and renowned director, Wesley Enoch.

Each year the company presents an annual Mainhouse season, showcasing an array of acclaimed theatre artists and offering a dynamic mix of plays from exciting new Australian work to outstanding international classics.

In 2012 QTC also launches The GreenHouse, a visceral hothouse of art, ideas and exploration. Keep an eye on the QTC website for more information about The GreenHouse.

The Company is dedicated to encouraging artistic development across the State through a range of programs and activities, including the Queensland Premier’s Drama Award, education program, Indigenous program and a program for regional communities.

Particular emphasis is placed on developing, inspiring and exciting young people by giving them opportunities to connect with the professional performing arts community in Queensland through a youth program which includes the Young Playwrights Program, Theatre Residency Week and the new Youth Ensemble.

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