YEP Technicians 14-17

...Live, lit and 'turned up a bit'.
Recruitment to join YEP Directors opens in Summer 2024.
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If you're aged 14-17 with an interest in what happens behind the scenes, this group meet weekly on Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm.

Sessions guided by our team of professional artists, give you the opportunity to be practical, creative, understand equipment and explore all aspects of working behind the scenes. You'll learn skills that can contribute to a future career in production arts or simply build confidence and self-esteem.

This activity is free and you don't need any previous experience or knowledge.

YEP Technicians 14-17 will include introductions to the following:
•    Stage Management
•    Lighting
•    Sound and AV
•    Production Management/Health and Safety
•    Set Design

You will also:
•    Work collaboratively.
•    Develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
•    Increase aspiration.
•    Technically support the YEP Actors 14-17 shows. 
•    Take part in masterclasses. 
•    Receive mentoring.
•    Explore creative opportunities. 
•    Go on trips and see theatre.
•    Meet other young people and network to build your own community and connections.  

The group size is up to 12 people.

Is this for you or someone you know?
We want to make sure we're reaching the people who would benefit the most from this creative training, so read on to see if this could be for you or email us at [email protected] if you're not sure.

You should be:
•    Aged 14-17.
•    Living in Liverpool City Region.
•    Creative. 
•    Imaginative. 
•    Open to ideas. 
•    Expressive.
•    Willing to learn, play and make mistakes.

You could be:
•    Interested in a career in the creative industry.
•    Disengaged from education.
•    Limited by opportunities in the arts.
•    On an Education, Health and Care plan.
•    A young carer.
•    In care.
•    Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent.
•    From the Global Majority community.
•    LGBTQIA+.

You would like to:
•    Meet new friends.
•    Be creative in a new space.
•    Develop technical skills.
•    Understand the role of a technician and apply your skills.
•    Have somewhere to be safe and not judged.
•    Build a network of creative people like you.

Who runs YEP Technicians 14-17?
Our outstanding team of professional theatre makers are experienced in making work with young people. Sessions will be delivered by our Young People & Community Technical Manager and you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the Technical Team too. Our YEP Mentor will provide support throughout and can give guidance on submitting your application, setting personal goals and deciding your next steps at the end of your course. There will also be support from our Young People & Community Producer, as well as other creatives in our building.

What dates do I need to know?
YEP Technicians 14-17 starts on Tue 30 Apr 2024 and ends on Sat 20 Jul 2024.
Please note that you must be able to attend all these important dates to apply:
•    Weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 5-7pm from Tue 30 Apr 2024 
•    Week commencing 15 Jul 2024 – technical rehearsals for YEP Actors 14-17 show (various sessions throughout the week in the evening). 
If you are unsure, then please email [email protected]

How do I sign up?
Recruitment to join YEP Directors opens in Summer 2024.
Sign up to the YEP newsletter and we'll email you when the application process is open.

I know a young person – how can I sign them up?
We'd love to hear from you if there's someone to refer to us. Drop us an email at [email protected]. 

Interested in theatre but want to perform?
Check out YEP Actors 14-17