BlueBoxt Productions, the voluntary run performing arts organisation based in Wensleydale, has teamed up with local artist, Piers Browne, to stage an exciting new youth adaptation of his evocative musical, Freya.
The new stage adaptation, by Colin Bailey, Mark Cronfield and Alastair McLachlan, will create the mystical story of romance and heartache set in wartime Wensleydale during the 1940s. With the performances planned for this summer, the creative team is now looking for talented cast and crew members!
On Sunday 24th February, young people aged from 11 upwards are invited to attend a taster session at Leyburn Arts and Community Centre (DL8 5DL). The session runs from 2pm to 5pm and will reveal more about the production, including all the opportunities for taking part. Participants will meet the creative team and other young people they’ll be working with in a fun and informative setting.
“We want to hear from young people who have an interest in all aspects of music and theatre production.” says production coordinator Colin Bailey. “We need actors, singers, dancers, musicians, costume, makeup artists, sound and lighting technicians and stage crew to make Freya The Musical happen.”
The taster session on 24th February will be followed by two informal and friendly full-day workshops on Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th February. Participants will work with industry professionals to explore themes and devise scenes, music and movement for the musical. These free workshops will form part of the audition process and give everyone the chance to present solo items. Participants can also access mentoring and support to gain an Arts Award – a nationally recognised qualification, which can give UCAS points for university applicants.
“We’ve chosen the school holidays as our main rehearsal and performance time because we know just how busy creative young people are in the area,“ explains Freya’s creator Piers Browne. “There are lots of talented young people in the region who study or take part in music and drama. Freya will enable them to come together with other like-minded individuals and professionals to create high quality and entertaining musical theatre. I’m really excited and look forward seeing the finished results this summer.”
Anyone interested in attending the taster session should register in advance.
For more information and registration details, visit www.blueboxt.co.uk or contact
Colin Bailey on 07711 211169 or by email at info@blueboxt.co.uk.
