Actors Training Programme for Young, Early Career Actors in Merseyside

This is a 10-week professional development programme led by Keith Saha, Co-CEO and Artistic Director for 20 Stories High, along with several incredible freelance specialists from around the UK. Presented by 20 Stories High, supported by Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse with support from LAMDA and Unity. The programme will equip participants with the tools necessary to enter a rehearsal room with confidence in their craft - from demystifying jargon to practical skills building. The 10-week programme will culminate in a scratch night performance for an invited audience.

Eligibility: The Actor’s Training Programme is for artists interested in performing who meet the following criteria; aged 18-30 based in Merseyside, early career (by this we mean either that you have little to no professional acting experience, or that you have some professional acting experience but no formal training in theatre). Preference will be given to artists who have faced barriers when accessing training, people who have experienced mental and/or physical health challenges , and/or people with extra responsibilities at home (e.g. primary caregiver for a relative or responsible for the care of children). We’re looking for 14 artists who can commit to all 10 workshop dates.

What you get: Training And Professional Development across 10 weeks with a scratch night.