York Theatre Royal Young Actors Company (YAC) was created for 18-25 year olds with the objective of providing performance opportunities for young adults, acting as a bridge for some into the professional industry (current and past members are about to go to Italia Conti, The Oxford School of Drama and Mountview this year). The artistic vision of the company is aligned to reflect the artistic output of the building but with a specific focus on new, contemporary and site-specific work. The company is fully supported by the theatre’s in-house resources and is run by artistic director Julian Ollive, the theatre’s Education and Young Actor’s Associate.

The YAC produced its first works for the York Youth Mysteries in June 2008, followed by a new devised piece called An Exact Science? which explored the ethics of genetics. 'YAC produced Equus in the main house for the TakeOver 09 festival and most recently produced Terrorism by The Presnyakov Brothers. YAC works on a project by project basis through auditions so we are always looking for new company members when a new project arrives.

York Theatre Royal's Young Actors Company and company in-residence Belt Up Theatre are co-producing a new site-specific show called Elsewhere for the TakeOver 10 festival. We are looking for young actors between the ages of 18 - 25 years old to become a part of this exciting production somewhere in York. Auditions are being held on Friday July 2nd at 6.30 - 8.30pm and Sunday 4th at 6 - 8pm. Auditions will be through an open workshop as we are looking for an ensemble of actors so you don't need to prepare anything.

The production is planned to run throughout the TakeOver week commencing October 25 - 31st. Rehearsals will be on Wednesday, Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons from September 8th. There is a fee of £50 for participation in the production, payable when rehearsals begin. If you would like to audition please email education@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk by Thursday July 1st.

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