Stamford Senior Youth Theatre
Dress Up Day on tour!
June 30 to July 10 '09
The Stamford Senior Youth Theatre (SSYT) never fails to wow audiences with their ambitious productions and Dress up Day , which ran at the Stamford Arts Centre in April was no exception! The play sees characters preparing for the school prom; an American phenomenon that is now not uncommon this side of the Atlantic. Many of the characters and subject material were inspired by the actors themselves and the wonderful work that evolved from weekly workshop sessions saw complete commitment from the cast and brought a fresh element of honesty to the project.
Set in a rather affluent secondary school, the students of Wolverton’s Academy are gearing up for the social event of the school calendar - the year 11 prom. However, at this in between age, characters tackle the struggle of growing-up; currently confined to their cliques - what happens when someone breaks the mould? Are they growing up too quickly or have they a lot to learn?
“A highly creative and exciting new play …. The audience rose to their feet simultaneously. The atmosphere was electric.”
“All of the SSYT young actors committed fully to the project from day one and as result of their creative input, they really can and do feel a genuine sense of ownership over this play. There is always a lot of hard work involved in taking an idea and bringing it to the stage, but with hard work came much laughter and fun. We hope that this sense of fun now translates to the young audiences in schools and that students and teachers alike really enjoy the show” Mary Benzies, Director
SSYT will be taking Dress up Day on a schools tour from 30 June to 10 July, which is an exciting opportunity for cast and students alike as young people get the chance to be inspired by other young people!
More Info on SSYT
SSYT is a production based young theatre group open to 15 to 24 year olds who are committed to creating exciting, original and innovative theatre. The year-long programme aims to stimulate and expose the young actor to his/her creativity, to nourish enthusiasm, to challenge, question and to facilitate an appreciation for the highest standards of performance. SSYT members are all passionate about acting and many go on to pursue professional careers in the Dramatic Arts. If anyone is interested in joining SSYT, places are by audition only commencing in September.
Auditions
For any young actors out there who feel they have what it takes to be a part of this dedicated talented group, auditions will be held 14 and 15 September for new members.
Auditions take the form of a group workshop and are followed by individual interviews.
For more information on SSYT or to request an audition time, please contact Mary at
stamfordsyt@aol.com or phone 0788 4018027