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			"Without a doubt I would have to say that the Grand Theatre Academy gave me the self confidence and belief that is essential for every actor when they are starting out...without this I most certainly would not have been able to realise my ambition of being a professional actor." Richard James-Neale

	frequently asked questions How much does it cost to join? The current cost for membership is £85 per term. Each term consist of ten weeks, during school term time. There are no sessions during the school holidays. How old do I have to be to join? There are three age categories: The Adults ages range from19-25 years. The Seniors ages range from 15-9 years The Juniors ages range from 11-14 years. When do the rehearsals take place? The sessions take place in the Lawrence House Studio Theatre which is positioned at the rear of the theatre in Matcham Court. GOOGLE MAP Juniors meet on Sundays. There are two groups: 10.00am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm Seniors meet on Monday evenings, 6.00pm-9.00pm Adults meet on Tuesday evenings 6.30pm-9.30pm How much previous experience do I need? Previous acting experience is not essential; however we do expect prospective students to have an interest in acting and a desire to work hard. What if I don't enjoy it? In most cases people attend an open audition to sample the work, prior to committing to join the academy, however, in some cases, we do invite people to attend additional sessions until they are satisfied that the work is suitable for them. Will I be able to get TV work? This year we will be launching a new facility which allows CV's for all academy members to be placed on the academy website. This information will then be circulated to all casting directors and will allow visiting companies to see the range of performers that we have in the academy. In the past, the academy has been represented in a number of visiting touring productions, giving members a taste of life in the professional theatre. We are not operating as an agency and will not negotiate fees on your behalf. Neither will we take any form of commission for such work. All arrangements between visiting companies or TV companies will depend on negotiation between the two parties and parents/guardians of the Academy member, not the Grand Theatre or the Grand Theatre Academy. There will be no charge for this facility, as this service is free to all academy members, wishing to participate in this scheme, who have written parental consent, where applicable. What if I can't afford the fees? The theatre pays for a limited number of assisted places each year. The theatre covers, in most cases half of the cost of subscription fees each term. These assisted places are offered on an annual basis, usually in September, although some places are offered later in the academic year. Where is the Grand Theatre? The Grand Theatre is situated on Church Street in Blackpool, next to Marks and Spencers. GOOGLE MAP Have you got a website? www.grandtheatreacademy.co.uk You can also find information on the Grand Theatre website www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk How can I contact someone to talk about membership? *I need to talk to you about email and contact details* What plays do you do? The Academy chooses plays, which are suitable for the size of the membership and the target audience in each case. Part of the policy of the Grand Theatre Academy states, that the Academy should attract new audiences to the theatre. The target audience for the Academy is predominantly young people of a similar age to those in each of the three age groups. Do you do musicals? We have done productions with some songs and dance routines in the past, but we will not be presenting fully blown musicals. The emphasis is mainly on producing quality drama, which shows off the acting ability of the members. Do you have one-off workshops, as opposed to full membership? The theatre also runs an on-going program of theatre related activities, called the Lawrence House Theatre Skills Program. These activities are led by leading professional practitioners and run during the school holidays. You do not need to subscribe to any type of special membership for these workshops, but you can pay to attend these workshops. Information regarding these workshops can be found on the theatres main website and in the theatres seasonal brochures. We also forward information to all schools within a 90minute drive time. What should I do now if I want to join? If you are aged 11-16 years old, you need the consent of your parent/primary carer, before contacting us. We need to ensure that all prospective Academy members are participating in sessions with the full approval of their legal guardian. To contact us click here to go to the contact us page. Do you have a Child Protection Policy? The safety and welfare of all academy members and theatre staff is of the utmost importance to us. Please follow this link to find details of downloadable theatre policies. What sort of plays have you done in the past? Past productions at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool: Dracula April 2007 Blood Brothers Mar 2007 Billy Liar Feb 2007 The Little Mermaid Feb 2006 Facing Fear Jan 2006 In My Eye (TV Project) Jul 2005 Bye-Bye American Pie (TV Project) Jul 2005 The Jungle Book Feb 2005 Animal Farm March 2004 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Feb 2004 Lonely Hearts (TV Project) Jul 2004 Titanic Love (TV Project) Jul 2004 Jane Eyre Apr 2002 What are you doing next? You can look at our News or Next Show areas for the very latest information. To book for any shows or workshops contact the Grand Theatre box office on 01253 290190.
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