Keen to become a court jester?
Perfect for young performers aged 17 - 21 with a keen interest in comedy, you'll spend a year learning from our Court Jesters, developing your skills in improvised theatre. There will be plenty of performance opportunities, with an end-goal of getting you on-stage in Scared Scriptless and growing you as a future Court Jester here at The Court Theatre.
Fast, funny and passionate about comedy, we're looking for young people who want to grow their skills and confidence under the tutelage of professional comedians.
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Jester Youth Company 2023
Harmony Beaven
Nelly Campbell-Reeves
Xavier Dickason
Jorja Farrant
Jack Gowans
Jack Gunn
Evienne Jones
Laura Kelliher
Sasha Kucenko-Howie
Graziana Micallef
Ben Robertson
Max Robinson
Fynn Skelton
Israel Thomas
Toby Wallace-McManus
Alex Wilson
Ben Wilson
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SCHEDULE AND FEES
The Jester Youth Company will meet, during term times, on Thursday evenings from 7pm - 9pm. During the lead up to performances and when opportunities are available, the company may schedule additional sessions.
Members pay termly fees of $185 per term (but must commit to the full year). Financial scholarships are available - please email education@courttheatre.org.nz to learn more.
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AUDITION FOR THE JESTER YOUTH COMPANY
Click HERE for information and to register for an audition for the 2024 Jester Youth Company
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SCHOLARSHIPS
We have a limited number of scholarships available.
Scholarships will cover 50-100% of the registration fees for the year. To apply, identify the scholarship that is the best fit for you. Explain how you identify with the descriptions below and what you hope to get out of being a part of the Jester Youth Company.
Complete this form for consideration and send it to riley.harter@courttheatre.org.nzTe Huia Scholarship for a Promising Young Performer of Māori Identity
This scholarship will be awarded to an auditionee who demonstrates talent and creative potential and who identifies as Māori. Their application will demonstrate a commitment to the company, articulate their desires to develop their talents in theatre, and explain their affiliation to tangata whenua. Applications may be supported by a reference or endorsement from someone who knows the applicant either personally or as a performer.Te Kiwi Scholarship for a Promising Young Performer of Pasifika Identity
This scholarship will be awarded to an auditionee who demonstrates talent and creative potential and who identifies as Pasifika. Their application will demonstrate a commitment to the company, articulate their desires to develop their talents in theatre, and provide details of their Pasifika heritage. Applications may be supported by a reference or endorsement from someone who knows the applicant either personally or as a performer.Te Korimako Scholarship for a Promising and Underrepresented Young Performer
This scholarship will be awarded to an auditionee who demonstrates talent and creative potential and who identifies as belonging to an underrepresented group (this may include, for instance, young performers from the Asian, Arab, or African communities, mixed-race performers, or performers with a disability). Their application will demonstrate a commitment to the company, articulate their desires to develop their talents in theatre, and provide details of their background. Applications may be supported by a reference or endorsement from someone who knows the applicant either personally or as a performer.Te Kōmiromiro Scholarship
This scholarship is open to any youth company auditionee for whom finances are a barrier. This scholarship is intended to open pathways for young performers who have a love of theatre but not the resources to pursue that love without outside support. The student/auditionee’s application will articulate their desire to develop their skills in theatre, what they hope to gain, and their commitment to the programme, as well as some explanation of their financial need. For minors, this explanation should be provided by a parent or guardian, who will also sign the application. Applicants may also include a statement of support from a parent, guardian, teacher, or mentor.Needs-based Subsidies
The Court also offers tuition subsidies to students for whom finances are a barrier. Up to four subsidies of 50%, up to one of 75%, and up to one of 95% are available for each educational offering, including term-time classes (ages 7 to adult), holiday intensives, Youth Crew, and the Youth Companies. These subsidies are provided at the discretion of the Education and Outreach Production Manager. Subsidies are dependent on class availability.
The student/auditionee’s application will articulate their desire to develop their skills in theatre, what they hope to gain, and their commitment to the programme, as well as some explanation of their financial need. For minors, this explanation should be provided by a parent or guardian, who will also sign the application.