Springboard 14
Monday 30 June – Saturday 12 July 2014
Expression of Interest form
Thank you for your interest in Springboard 2014. We are looking for approximately 15 of the
region’s most talented and exciting young performers. We believe that Northern Stage can offer
a unique opportunity to come and work, to meet people in a similar place and to learn new
skills.
We want to create a residency to work very intensively and create an exceptional show
together. We will be working from a script but we will also be guided by you and your ideas.
That is why we are auditioning. We want to put together a cast that will collaborate and
celebrate each other’s work. We are going to ask a lot of you but in return we offer the
opportunity to rehearse and perform at Northern Stage, with professional staff working with you
all of the time.
Springboard gives actors in training, those who have accepted a place on a degree course, or
recent graduates, an intense industry insight into staging a play in a professional theatre. You
will experience first-hand what's involved in preparing a show for a live audience in 10 days;
from rehearsing, taking direction and finally bringing the story to life alongside getting expert
advice from Marketing, Technical, Finance and Fundraising staff at Northern Stage.
There is a charge of £100 for the two week residency. That amounts to less than £10 per day.
We also have some bursaries available, which can cover 50% of the costs, for those who
would not otherwise be able to afford the fee. Please note that this must be paid for before the
start of the residency.
Please remember that you must currently be in training, are likely to be in training, or a recent
graduate of a performing arts discipline. You also need to live and work in the North East, and
must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to becoming a theatre-maker.
Don't sit around all summer. Stand up and take part!
Name:
Age:
Contact number:
Email:
Address:
If you are already in training:
1. Where do you study?
2. Which year will you graduate?
*If you are about to go into training, please enter the institution you will be studying at
and which year you are expected to graduate.
*If you have recently graduated, please enter the institution you attended and the year
you graduated.
3. Please tell us why you would like to be part of Springboard.
4. Please tell us about any relevant skills or experience you have.
5. Northern Stage will hold audition dates in April and May (dates currently tbc) will you
be able to attend the theatre should you be called to audition? YES/NO Delete as appropriate
6. Do you require a subsidised place? YES/NO Delete as appropriate
If yes, please tell us why.
Thank you we’ll be in touch to confirm receipt of application and will be in
touch regarding auditions.
In the meantime should you have any queries please contact Andrew
Latimer on alatimer@northernstage.co.uk or 0191 242 7244.