of Stage2’s Summer Term 2023

Sunday 23rd April – Sunday 16th July (with 28th May off for half term)

@ Queensbridge School, Queensbridge Road, Moseley, B13 8QB

Stage2 are proud to be, yet again, offering multiple exciting options to our members in the Summer Term of 2023, including our highly anticipated return to the Main House Stage for our production of Lord of the Flies. Whether you want to be on the stage in our Productions, or harness your skill in our Workshops, there is an option for you! We also have frequent social and performance events for our members, and pride ourselves on bursting with opportunity. Use the Toggle Bars below to discover the options available to you:

Production: Lord of the Flies

After seven and a half years, Stage2 is finally returning to the Main House Stage at The Crescent Theatre for a large-scale production of Lord of the Flies. We will be bringing a modern twist to this classic (and popular on syllabuses!) play, using Physical Theatre and drum & bass beats to bring it to life for a modern, young audience. Anyone can be in the Chorus of the show, even without auditioning and even in your very first term at Stage2! Trust us when we say, you will not want to miss out on this amazing opportunity. This show is being directed by our Artistic Director, Rosie Nisbet.

Cast & Crew: 9.30am-5pm

The cast are being auditioned for in the Spring Term, but anyone can be in the Chorus for this exciting production without auditioning – even if it’s your very first term with us!

Current Stage2 members can find out the details for auditioning for cast roles/interviewing for the Tech Team by reading the ‘contract’ here. Cast/Tech need to be in rehearsals all day from 9.30am-5pm every Sunday.

Chorus (no audition!!): 9.30am-1pm

Anyone can be in the Chorus for Lord of the Flies without auditioning – even if it’s your first term! The Chorus is the ensemble of the show – Stage2 is famous for large ensemble scenes that have a huge impact and you can be a part of this legacy. Everyone has the opportunity to shine and showcase their talents by working as part of a team to create the atmospheres and contribute to large scenes. Think about it – what would Harry Potter be without all of the other Hogwarts students in the movie?

Chorus rehearsals are from 9.30am-1pm every Sunday. There is also the option to be in the ‘all-day’ Chorus, and be in extra scenes (staying until 5pm each week). Chorus should be there for the vast majority of weeks in the term so that we can maximise rehearsals!

To find out about the commitment of being in the Chorus, please read this document.

Workshops

Stage1: 9.30am-1pm

Stage1 is our group for 7-10 year olds and runs on Sunday mornings, 9.30am-1pm. This group is all about fun and friends! If you want your child to gain confidence, make new friends, learn a new skill and have buckets of fun, then this is definitely the option for them.

Stage1 is run by our Tutor, Liv Grant-Bryson.

General Drama: 1.30-5pm

General Drama is our termly workshop option, open to everyone in the company, and runs on Sunday afternoons 1.30-5pm. This option is open to all members and is a great chance to learn or further develop the core drama skills. Each week, you have a different focus that is woven into a termly theme, and you will explore the key drama skills through games and exercises: making this a fun, friendly and more ‘informal’ option for members to take.

This option is run by our lovely Tutor, Becca Evans.

***Are you new to* Stage2 *and want a trial before committing?***

Why not do a ‘Taster for a Tenner’? All you do is pay £10 and then if you decide to commit to us, you just pay the remainder of the fees the following week. To book your Taster, email rosie.nisbet@stage2.org.

Fees

The fees to become a member of Stage2 are £175 per term (£135 per additional sibling booked at the same time). This covers you to do as many options as you want: you can do just one session or the whole day – the choice Is entirely yours and the price does not change. If you do all day and are in the Production… Stage2 works out at just £1.40 per hour – a real bargain!

We do also offer a Taster for a Tenner, whereby you pay just £10 for your very first session, and then pay the remaining balance the following week if you decide to commit to the rest of the sessions. This can be done using the PayPal button on this page.

Additionally, we are the only Youth Theatre in the Midlands to have a fully operational Subsidy Fund that is inclusive for anyone who requires it. It is so important to us that finances aren’t a barrier to young people getting involved in the Arts, so please visit our Subsidy Fund page to find out more information and download an application form. We encourage you to contribute what you can, but both part and full subsidies are available. Please also feel free to contact Rosie at rosie.nisbet@stage2.org / 07951122932 to discuss this.

Please also note we do charge a £5 booking fee for online bookings, included in the price on the PayPal button.

How to Book

Current members – you can book throughout the rest of the Spring Term with Liz/Rosie when you drop off/collect at Queensbridge School.

New members – make sure you fill in an enquiry form to register your interest and ask any questions to Rosie before booking. Once you have paid, you will be sent a Registration Form to fill out.

Everyone – payment can be made via PayPal (using the button on this page) or by dropping off cash/a cheque (in a clearly labelled envelope stating your child’s name and a contact number/email) through the Stage2 Office – 12 Valentine Road, Kings Heath, B14 7AN.

At the time of booking, please state which option(s) you would like to do. If you are unsure, we would suggest trying all the ones you might want to do on the first week, then you can change your mind after that if you want to. Some of our options have a limited capacity, so you must do this to guarantee a place in your first choice(s)!