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National Youth Theatre Company - ok?

Mon, 14 June 2010, 05:55 pm
Jellicle11 posts in thread
Can anyone comment on the value of the National Youth Theatre Company's program for young people? A family member (who is a recent theatre studies graduate) has been accepted into the company, but the fee is almost $1000, which seems a fair bit for a 3 hour training/rehearsal session per week. The fee is payable in full up front, which also seems a little stiff. The staff of the company seem professional etc., but their web site contains very little information about the company. I'm interested in any comments, positive or cautionary :)

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Mon, 21 June 2010, 10:36 pm
Walter Plinge
This looks like someone trying to start another theatre school. My advice: If someone wants training, then go and get it, but if you have already graduated from a three year theatre degree then this looks like a load of hogwash and you need to go out there and create your own work, or find others to co-op with. That is what Australian theatre is - creation of small co-op productions to keep the skills alive.

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