EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: TEEN EDITION
Great Hall at The Leys
Casting 13-19 years olds (You must be starting year 9 from this September 2023 to qualify being able to audition)
This is our performance-based project. It demands huge commitment and full attendance, but the rewards are worth it. Our annual young company project aims to develop the talents of young performers working alongside a creative team of theatrical professionals. The project starts with an intense week of rehearsals at the end of the summer holidays, followed by rehearsals every Friday evening and Sunday daytime. This results in a week of shows at The Great Hall at The Leys during October half-term.
Show synopsis
Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation.
Supported by his brilliant, loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.
Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.
Auditions -Trumpington Meadows Primary School
Sunday 14 May - you will need to join to become a member then you can book your audition
Sunday 21 May - recall audition (invitation only)
Rehearsals - Trumpington Meadows Primary School
Intensive Week: Monday 21 August - Saturday 26 August, 10am-6pm
Sunday 3 September, 11am-5pm
Friday 8 September, 7pm-10pm
Sunday 10 September, 11am-5pm
Friday 15 September, 7pm-10pm
Sunday 17 September, 11am-5pm
Friday 22 September, 7pm-10pm
Sunday 24 September, 11am-5pm
Friday 29 September, 7pm-10pm
Sunday 1 October, 11am-5pm
Friday 6 October, 7pm-10pm
Sunday 8 October, 11am-5pm
Friday 13 October, 7pm-10pm
Sunday 15 October, 11am-5pm
Friday 20 October, 6.30pm - 10pm
Production and Performance at Great Hall at the Leys
Monday 23 October, Technical Rehearsal, times TBC
Tuesday 24 October, Technical Rehearsal & Dress Rehearsal, times TBC
Wednesday 25 October, 7.30pm performance (you must be available from 3pm)
Thursday 26 October, 7.30pm performance
Friday 27 October, 7.30pm performance
Saturday 28 October, 2pm & 7.30pm performances
Participation Fee
£240 per participant.
If a family has more than one sibling participating in the project, each
additional sibling will be charged £200.
The participation fee does not include meals or transportation, which
remain the responsibility of parents/guardians. CTC endeavour to keep project participation fees as low as possible but, unfortunately, we do have to cover the rise in costs for venue hire, pastoral care and tuition fees during the project period.
The participation fee is per project and will be eligible for the Gift Aid scheme as we are a registered charity. This means that for every £1 paid to us, we will be able to secure 25p to support Cambridge Theatre Company. If you participate in the project we will forward you a Gift Aid declaration, which we very much hope you will complete.
Fee Payment Schedule
There are two payment schedule options:
Option 1 - Full payment of the participation fee to be made in late May
2023 on the applicant accepting a part in Everybody’s Talking About
Jamie.
Option 2 - £100 to be paid in late May 2023 on the applicant accepting a part in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. The remaining balance of £140 to be paid by Friday 7th July 2023.
Bursary Fund
There are a limited number of bursary places on offer for those who genuinely cannot afford the fees. Please contact Louis Ling, [email protected] for a subsidised place application form. You may be asked to supply proof of household
earnings.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie Information Pack