Our Years 7–10 Semester Ensemble is an audition-based program for young people who want to dive deeper into theatre-making. Across two terms, the ensemble works with a professional artist to explore ideas, experiment with form and style, and create an original new work together. This program is for curious, driven young artists who are excited by the possibilities of new theatre and want to push their creative practice further.
These semester-long programs bring together dedicated young artists to create an original new work, guided by leading professional theatre-makers.
Across two terms, Young Artists will:
- Dive deeper into performance and theatre-making practice
- Learn how new work is generated — from ideas and research through to rehearsal and sharing, or how to approach existing work in a new and innovative way.
- Collaborate with a committed ensemble
- Present a new performance to family and community
| WHO | Years 7-10 |
| DATES | Terms 2-3 |
| LOCATION | Gorman Arts Centre B Block Studio Batman Street Braddon |
| COST | Member Price: $1,100 Non-member Price: $1,200 Membership Fee: $25 |
| ENROLMENTS | By Audition |
What You Can Expect
What you can expect:
- Weekly skills development in acting, movement, improvisation and ensemble performance
- Creative labs exploring themes, characters, images and new theatrical forms
- A collaborative devising process where the ensemble leads the creation of the work
- A focused, supportive ensemble environment shaped by auditions to ensure readiness and commitment
- Additional rehearsals to deepen the process and avoid last-minute pressure
Participants should wear comfortable clothing they can move in and bring a water bottle. Any additional materials required for specific activities will be communicated in advance.
Program Outcomes
Young artists will:
- strengthen advanced performance and ensemble skills
- explore the full cycle of making new work — from ideas to research to rehearsal to presentation
- take creative risks in a safe, supported space
- build critical thinking, collaboration and creative leadership
- confidently shape original scenes, movement scores, characters or moments
- gain experience working towards a creative outcome over a sustained period
Dates for your Calendar
Coming Soon!
Culture and Commitment
This model reflects Canberra Youth Theatre’s wider commitment to:
- Providing pathways into professional practice
- Removing barriers to participation
- Offering real-world creative experiences
- Championing diverse voices
- Supporting emerging artists as future cultural leaders
We collaborate with artists, schools, and community organisations to unlock access and resource young people who may otherwise struggle to find a creative pathway.
The Culture We Build Together
Participating at Canberra Youth Theatre means being part of a professional artistic community. We ask young artists to bring:
- Commitment to the work, the process, and fellow collaborators
- Courage to take creative risks and explore new approaches
- Respect for diverse perspectives, artistic choices, and shared rehearsal space
- Curiosity approaching each project as an opportunity to grow
- Professionalism meeting expectations you’d find in any theatre company
Through this shared practice, we strengthen the our arts sector, build opportunities for young artists, and celebrate Canberra’s growing creative community.
Fees & Payment Structure
| Payment plans are available. Instructions on how to set up a payment plan can be found here. A limited number of partial and full bursaries are also available. Please email info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au to discuss further.
Invoices are generated every Monday and Thursday. If you haven’t received your invoice after these days, please send us an email to info@canberrayouththeatre.com.au or call 02 6248 5057
We are currently out of the office, invoices will be generated when we return on 5 January. |
Canberra Youth Theatre has transformed my son, in his confidence and ability to project reasoned ideas about the world and lead with passion, perspective and confidence. Canberra Youth Theatre has transformed him, into the best version of himself.
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