THE COURT YOUTH COMPANY
The Court Youth Company is a training and Performance Company for young actors aged 17-21. It provides an opportunity to develop potential and nurture performance skills through practical experience.
Members of Youth Company are encouraged to develop a professional practice in order to enhance personal growth and build required performance skills in:
- Voice
- Movement
- Script/text analysis
- Stagecraft
- Research
- Devising
The programme for Youth Company will drive towards the practical application of these skills by working towards two public performances:
- Classical text: a show based on working text and conducting research from a classical script.
- Devising project: working with a theatre practitioner to devise original work.
BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRACTITIONERS
As well as guiding the members through the craft of acting and theatre making, The Youth Company is interested in building the next generation of creative practitioners, from all cultural and social backgrounds, through nurturing skills in:
- Leadership
- Working in collaboration
- Strong communication
- Active listening and giving and receiving feedback
HIGH-QUALITY THEATRE MAKING
The Court Youth Company offers an opportunity for young actors to train and be exposed to high-quality theatre making, and to develop a distinguished theatrical vocabulary and focus. It provides a platform for developing new work by a young practicing community, and has the potential to assist members in going on to work and train in other reputable New Zealand institutes.
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Youth Company 2023
Pippa Anderson
Nelly Campbell-Reeves
May Clark
Gabriel Collins
Tama Connelly
Diego Damoco
Georgia Dann
Beth Gibson
Aashma Goldfarb
Cjay Horrey
Makayla Hulme
Darcy McMillan
Emily McVicar
Hayden McWha
Reuben Oh
Leo Ormsby
Tama Romein
Thomas Semple
Rangimarie Te'evale-Hunt
Ffion Young
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Schedule and Fees
The Court Youth Company meets, during term time, on Wednesday evenings 6pm-9pm and Saturdays 1pm-4pm at The Court Theatre. During the lead up to performances and when opportunities are available The Court Youth Company may schedule additional sessions.
Members pay termly fees of $280 per term (however they commit to the full year). There are financial scholarships available.
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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 Court Theatre 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.
Past Shows
Testing Testing YC
A mini festival of new works in development. New characters, new shows, new concepts. Expect an exciting mix of brand new theatre created and performed by the 2022 Court Theatre Youth Company.
No tickets required - on at The Court Theatre at 2pm on Saturday 10th December and Sunday 11th December.