What happens next

Soon after the final auditions, the team will work out who should be cast in each production. This can be a tricky task, and always takes a while. But we’ll get back to you as soon as we possibly can.

If, sadly, we weren’t able to offer you a place, you should consider joining a Skills Course  – our non-auditioned workshop courses that take place around the UK at Easter and in the summer and autumn. It’s a great chance to work with our professional artistic staff and build your skills.

If we do offer you a place – congratulations! We’ll send you an offer pack full of information about your production, the rehearsal commitment, and the cost of taking part in the course. Around 25-35 other people will have been offered places on each project – most of whom won’t know anybody else involved – so you won’t be on your own! Many members tell us that they make friends for life on their projects. Each cast also has a team of trained pastoral staff to look after you while you’re taking part.

We have to charge a course fee to take part. This fee will include your accommodation for the two or three weeks of the project, all your food, tuition, pastoral care, and a YMT company t-shirt!.

The course fee will be explained on your offer letter - it may seem like a lot of money to raise, so we provide you with a specially-written fundraising guide, too. Many of our members raise some of their own course fee by following the ideas in the guide and the advice of previous company members. We also find that many schools and some local authorities make contributions; as well as local trusts, foundations, charities and businesses. We have lots of fundraising knowledge to help you find support in your area. The course fee is also payable in five instalments.

If you or your family find it particularly difficult to raise funds, we also run a ‘Buddy Scheme’ which pairs one of our volunteers or fundraisers with your family to help you raise the money locally. We also have a Hardship Fund to help out families who may find it otherwise impossible to take part. Whatever happens, don’t panic about the fee. Take up your place, and then work closely with us to help raise the funds – we’re here to help.

About a month before the start of your project, you’ll receive another pack with detailed timetables, a list of things to bring, and a ‘hello’ letter from your director and other artistic staff. There will also be emergency contact details to leave at home. By this time the excitement is really growing – you may even be able to chat to some of your future cast-mates on our online discussion forum!

It really is an incredible experience, and many of our members come back year on year.

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