Exciting news for young aspiring actors! Jigsaw Youth Theatre is running in Ware, offering a fantastic opportunity for teenagers to dive into the world of performing arts. Whether you’re thinking of pursuing a career in the arts or simply want to develop skills and build confidence and creativity, Jigsaw Youth Theatre provides a vibrant and supportive environment for young talent to thrive.
Here Franchisee Rachel, will answer a few questions on what you can expect!
What is Jigsaw Youth Theatre?
JYT is an extension of our already popular, weekend classes. Aimed at students aged 15-18 (14 if in year 10), it is a chance to further develop skills in acting, singing and dance in a more challenging environment. We will be exploring engaging texts that are aimed at more mature students and there will be performance opportunities throughout the year to put those skills into practice.
I’ve never performed before, can I still attend?
Absolutely! There is no limit to when a student can begin to get involved in the arts. Our classes are flexible and inclusive so that students of any skill set can feel equally as involved. Now is a great time to try, as JYT is new for all of its participants.
Will there be chances to go on theatre trips?
Each school will vary in its plans for the year, but almost all Jigsaw schools do participate in theatre trips for it’s teenage students. We find that trips are a good chance for students to bond and it also opens up their mind to the variety we have in the world of theatre, inspiring them for the academic year ahead!
Did you ever have any experience in a Youth Theatre?
I was part of my local youth theatre for many years and some of my most rewarding memories as a teen took place within the group. I joined Central Youth Theatre back in my home town of Wolverhampton as a very timid 12 year old, and stayed until I was 18! I had opportunities to perform in professional theatre spaces, at Youth Theatre festivals down in London and even gained some experience in film, costume design and producing/funding a large scale production. CYT is still running today and it inspired my life so much that I still regularly touch base with the directors, as do many of the alumni.
What is your aim for JYT?
My personal aim for JYT is to create a safe environment for young actors to explore their creativity, be inspired and afford them some similar opportunities of those I was lucky to experience during my own time in a Youth Theatre. For those that would like to pursue a career in the arts further after school or college, it would be great to be able to give them an insight into how a professional working environment can be in the world of performing arts. Most of all, we of course want it to be fun!