About YOUNG COMPANY

YOUNG COMPANY

This is a versatile group of young actors aged 12-19 who make up the cast of CYTO's next termly production: The Picture of Dorian Gray. They will attend rehearsals throughout the term to prepare for public performances.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Believe me, no civilised man ever regrets a pleasure...

As London slides from one century into the next, a young man is cursed with the uncanny ability to remain both young and beautiful while descending into a life of heartless debauchery. With its glittering dialogue, provocative imagery and radical questioning of sexual and moral freedoms all brought sharply into focus by Neil Bartlett's adaptation, Oscar Wilde’s infamous parable has lost none of its power to provoke and disturb.

TERM DATES

Auditions: 20th April

Rehearsals: Saturdays 6.30-8.30pm from 15th April - 20th July (no sessions on 1st June)

Production Week:

Monday 8th July 6pm-9.30pm - Contingency Time

Tuesday 9th July 6-9.30pm - Tech Rehearsal

Wednesday 10th July 6-9.30pm - Dress Rehearsal

Thursday 11th July 6-9.30pm - Performance 1

Friday 12th July 6-9.30pm - Performance 2

Saturday 13th July 6-9.30pm - Performance 3

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

- How much does it cost?

CYTO membership costs £60.00 per term. You can sign up for a free trial session before paying for the termly membership.

- What is a membership?

Membership enables you to access any of the workshops that are suitable for your age group. For example, you could be in CREW and ACT UP! for your £60.00 membership.

- Can I join at any point during a term?

Yes, you can! People joining after a half-term holiday are asked for a reduced fee of £30.

- Do I have to audition?

There will be workshop-style auditions for YOUNG COMPANY productions.

- What should I do if I can't afford the membership fee?

Bursary places are available for those from low-income families. To discuss more about bursary places, please email andrewmcpherson@cyto.org.uk or call 020 8655 1098

CYTO SESSIONS

All CYTO sessions are run by trained theatre professionals and volunteers who are passionate about young people, theatre and fun! Sessions are planned and adapted around the needs of our young people, who have a huge part to play in selecting themes, scripts and styles of theatre that they wish to learn and perform. Productions and sharings are performed in our theatre space to offer a taste of a professional theatre experience. We are a creative space dedicated to young people that is fun, affordable and inclusive.

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