Opportunity to Attend Junior Theatre Festival For Free

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TWO Successful Schools/Youth Groups will be given the opportunity to attend the 2024 Junior Theatre Festival in Birmingham FOR FREE

MTI is thrilled to give away two free group places for the Junior Theatre Festival. The lucky school/youth groups will have the opportunity to attend the Festival, which will be held at Birmingham’s ICC on both Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024, completely free of charge, as well as receiving a travel and accommodation bursary of up to £1500. Applicants select which date they’d prefer to attend.

This opportunity reflects MTI’s commitment to increasing access to the arts and promoting the arts within the community. The two lucky recipients will have the chance to participate in workshops, performances, and networking opportunities alongside other passionate young artists.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Obtain a Performance Agreement for any Broadway Junior show (eligible groups must have licensed a Broadway Junior after 1st August 2023)
  2. Register for the opportunity by completing an online registration process before Friday 2nd February
  3. Share a video of one of your rehearsals of your Broadway Junior show no later than Friday 16th February
  4. The successful group/school will be contacted no later than Wednesday 21st February

HOW WILL THE CHOSEN GROUP BE SELECTED?

PART 1 – ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS

CLICK HERE to register 

The online registration process asks you to demonstrate how you will use this opportunity to strengthen your school/youth group community, provide outreach to underserved groups, and support inclusive and diverse theatre programmes.

PART 2 – SHARE YOUR REHEARSAL VIDEO

Share your rehearsal video by email to jtf@mtishows.co.uk

The rehearsal video can be of ANY segment of the Broadway Junior show that you’re currently rehearsing. It should be no longer than 3 minutes. The rehearsal video can be a recording on your mobile device – we are not expecting fully produced videos, and the quality of your rehearsal video will not affect the decision-making process.

The video audition should show how your young people work together to support and encourage each other throughout a performance. It should show creativity, inclusivity and a commitment to both ensemble and storytelling.

CRITERIA

  • Applicants must be available to attend the Junior Theatre Festival, either on Saturday 18th May 2024 OR Sunday 19th May 2024 at The ICC in Birmingham. Group capacity will be limited to 50, including any/all adults acting as teachers/directors/chaperones.
  • The winning schools/youth groups will receive complimentary access to the Festival, (usually £55 per person) including access to all programmed events (including Kick Off, Adjudication, New Works Showcase, Workshops and Awards Ceremony), Festival t-shirt and all other items included as per the information on www.jtfeurope.co.uk
  • A travel and accommodation bursary of up to £1500 will be made available to the selected groups.
  • If selected, applicants must be willing to prepare a 15-minute segment of their Broadway Junior show for adjudication.

FAQs

  • I’ve already registered for the Junior Theatre Festival, can I still apply?
    Yes! If your group is selected then any fees you may have already paid will be refunded.
  • What will the Festival day look like for the winning group?
    You’ll attend the Festival as normal, as per the information here: www.jtfeurope.co.uk