You can fill an online application form here. You will then be invited to attend some workshops and an audition
The workshops are free and will help you understand what youth theatre is all about. We also make sure that you know what you need to perform in your audition
Being able to dance is helpful, but not essential
When do you rehearse?
Wednesday evening – 7.30pm to 9.30pm in the Youth Theatre, and then on Sundays – 10am to 1pm (from February) in the Rehearsal Room
When are the auditions?
Auditions will take place at the end of August
How old do you have to be?
You must be in school year 8 to become a member of the youth theatre
New intake join in September to match the school year
You must not have reached the age of 20 by then
What if I'm too young to join?
There is another group that runs at the Concordia Theatre on a Saturday morning called Bright Musical Classes – please complete an online Contact Us form to be sent more information
When is the next production?
Our productions are usually in the 3rd week of June each year
Our next shows are Be More Chill (June 2022) and Fame the Musical (June 2023)
What do we expect from our members?
All members are required to participate wholeheartedly in all workshops, events, rehearsals and annual production
Timekeeping is essential; continued lateness and absenteeism is frowned upon and will likely result in you being give a “strike” – we operate a “three strikes and you’re out” rule
Commitment to the Concordia Youth Theatre
Honesty and an openness towards others
Respect for the Concordia Theatre, staff, patrons and the building
To perform to your highest standard, always giving maximum effort
Whilst you must have a modicum of talent in singing, dancing or acting, we prefer to take those that will offer continued commitment and a dedicated approach to the society
And last but by no means least – to have FUN !
How is the Youth Theatre set up?
The Concordia Youth Theatre is committee run with a Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and several other dedicated committee members
Two representatives from the Youth Theatre members – a head boy and head girl – also join the committee as senior members
How are members protected?
The CYT takes the safeguarding and protection of all our members very seriously
Each member of the committee and production team undertake enhanced DBS checks and are chaperone licensed by Leicester County Council
The society follows and adhere’s to the Concordia Theatre’s Safeguarding policy
How much does it cost to be a member?
The annual membership fee is £38, payable in advance
All Youth Theatre members must also become members of the Hinckley Concordia Association – this costs a further £10 per year for youth theatre members.
