Harrogate Youth Theatre ReActor Summer 2012
Welcome
This term has been one of the busiest ever
for Harrogate Youth Theatre. We have staged 5 different performances over 2
weeks involving 75 of our youth theatre members. I’m proud of every single one
of our members for working hard to create and rehearse for these performances
and you’ve all made unique performances that showcase your talent for
performing and devising your own ways to tell stories. Well done!
I’d also like to thank our member’s friends
and family for getting them to extra rehearsals and for coming to see the
shows. Your support is hugely appreciated.
Let’s not forget our under 12s who have all
created impressive shows this term based on Greek myths and legends to tie in
with the impending Olympics.
We’re now looking ahead to the Summer term
and our legendary summer show. I’m pleased to confirm this year we will be
staging a swash-buckling Treasure Island which will be directed by
Manchester-based director Trevor MacFarlane. Further details are elsewhere in
this newsletter.
Have a lovely Easter break,
Hannah Draper
Education Workshop Leader
Summer Term Booking
Booking for the Summer term workshops is
now open. As usual places will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Fees are rising slightly this term to £48 (£29 concessions).
You can book
either online here (there’s no transaction fee), over
the phone on 01423 502 116 or in person at Box Office. If you book online your
e-ticket will contain details of the venues for the term otherwise it will be posted
out to you. Workshops will be based at Harrogate Theatre Studio & Wesley
Chapel.
HYT Summer Show Treasure Island
Written by Phil Willmott
Directed by Trevor MacFarlane
Rehearsal Dates
Monday 16 July – Friday 20 July
After School Rehearsals
Monday 23 July – Wednesday 8 August
10am – 5pm each weekday
Thursday 9 August
Performance at 3pm
Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August
Performances at 11am and 3pm
Cost to take part: £150 (£110 concessions)
Get ready to walk the plank, sail the high
seas and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Following the success of
previous summer’s productions of The BFG and The Wind In The Willows, Harrogate
Youth Theatre is proud to present another well-loved family story packed full
of piratical adventures, buried treasure and swashbuckling action.
Billy Bones has the secret map, marked with
three red crosses. Blind Pugh and Black Dog are following him; Long John Silver
and his parrot are closing in. Will Jim Hawkins escape; will Lady Trelawney and
Captain Smollett arrive in time?
This
is high adventure on the high seas. Robert Louis Stevenson's classic gripping
yarn is given a new lease of life by Harrogate Youth Theatre, in a thrilling,
wonderfully unusual version which retains all the swashbuckling vigour of the
original with added excitement and lots of yo ho ho.
The Harrogate Youth Theatre Summer Show
returns to the Main Stage this year with a witty adaptation of Treasure Island.
Working with professional theatre director, Trevor MacFarlane whose work has
been staged at The Lowry, Manchester and The Bolton Octagon, you will be
involved in a process that as closely recreates the professional rehearsal
process as possible.
You must be aged 12 or over on 15 July to
take part. If you are interested in the project there is a free workshop on
Wednesday 11 April 2pm – 4pm at Harrogate Theatre Studio. This is your chance
to meet Trevor and find out more about what the summer show involves before you
sign up. If you would like to attend please email
hannah.draper@harrogatetheatre.co.uk or call 01423 502 710 ext. 108 to confirm
your place.
HYT Under 12s
This term the under 12s have been working
on Ancient Greek Myths inspired by the 2012 Olympics. The 6-8s created some
fantastic mythical creatures and told a tale all about Heracles and his lost
treasure. The 9-11s wrote a story entitled The Magic Box for this show they had
to create some riddles. Have a look below and see if you can solve them.
I can be many different colours. I can be
good or bad.
If you use me wrongly I can hurt you but
never touch you
I can cook but water is my enemy
What am I?
By Ethan, Sam.G, Benvy, Georgie class 2a.
I look like your mother but only when she’s
there.
I only tell the truth.
I warn you of danger yet cannot speak
My brother is the window.
I bring bad luck if hurt.
I can see you but you can’t see me.
What am I?
By Rosie, George, Luke, Umberto, Isobel,
Eleyna & Alexandra class 2b
Theatre Trip This term all the under 12s came to
Harrogate Theatre on a trip to see Little Howard’s Big Show. We had a great
time and the youth theatre was given a chance to meet big Howard afterwards and
ask him some questions about being an actor. Due to the success of the trip we
are hoping to do another theatre trip in the future.
Summer Workshops under 12s
This year we will be running a series of
summer holiday workshops for our under 12 HYT members. Keep an eye out for
further details in the coming weeks.
1940s Day in the Valley Gardens Sun 10 June
This year the 9-11 groups are going to be
performing in the Valley Garden’s at the 1940s day. This should be a really
exciting day out and a great opportunity for our younger members to take part
in a performance for the public.
HYT 12-14s & 15+
Swifter, Higher, Stronger.
12-14s directors thank yous
Swifter
Congratulations to group 3b on their Night
at the Museum themed piece on the Olympics in Ancient Greece. I was
particularly impressed by the modern touches added to the ancient legends and
the lovely physical theatre pieces inspired by the God's symbols. The Tour
Group created some interesting characters who were loved by the audience. Well
Done!
Aimee - Swifter Director
Higher
Congratulations 3a on your fantastic
performance of Higher I know that it was a way of working that was completely
new to you and I was very impressed at the level of skill you showed in both
performance and devising. I am very much looking forward to working with you
all in the summer term. You were epic!
Jonquil - Higher Director.
Stronger
Congratulations once again to 3c on your
performance! As both a group and individuals you really took ownership of the
piece and made it your own. You each
created beautiful little individual moments throughout - many of which may or
may not have been noticed directly by the audience, but that together gave the
piece wonderful depth and life. It was a
true joy to work with you! - Kyle Stronger Director
HYT15+
Burn and Awkward director thank you
I was really impressed with how the 15+
groups supported each other during the performance week. They were really
different performances and showcased the fantastic variety of awesome talent in
our youth theatre. From dance routines to choral ensemble work they rose to the
challenge and I was extremely proud of all of them.
Hannah - Burn & Awkward director.
Olympic Torch flash mob
The 15+ HYT group will be taking part in a
flash mob performance to celebrate the Olympic torch passing through Harrogate
on Tuesday 19 June. More details will be revealed in your workshop sessions
later this term.
HYT enquiries
if you have any questions regarding the new
term please email our Education Assistant Jonquil Claughan
jonquil.claughan@harrogatetheatre.co.uk or call on 01423 502 710 ext. 129.