The Purpose
InterACT is an exciting initiative that has arisen out of the ACE National Theatre Policy
Review in 2000 to address challenges in the region.
- There is a shortage of resident performing arts practitioners.
- The investment of £1.7 million from the ACE Review, substantially increased the amount of
theatre work and job opportunities in the region.
- The purpose of this training development programme is to act as a transitionary stage
between education / training and the profession, resulting in a pool of fully employable theatre
practitioners to be retained in the region.
InterACT is a vehicle for vocational training and personal development.
The Host
NTC Touring Theatre Company (NTC) is a professional small-scale touring theatre company, based in
Alnwick, Northumberland and revenue funded by Arts Council England, North East. NTC Touring Theatre
Company has been chosen as its agent to manage and mentor this training programme under the guidance
of its Artistic Director, Gillian Hambleton.
The Programme
InterACT is a one year, fully mentored training programme that will include an active placement with
one or more professional theatre companies, some in the northern region and some throughout Britain.
Trainees will also have the opportunity to increase their skills base through master classes with a
range of renowned practioners.
InterACT is a training programme covering four main areas of theatre practice: acting; directing;
design and stage management.
- Trainees will be expected to have a degree or higher education industry-training certificate or significant amateur/semi-professional experience.
- In addition they will have ambition, commitment and talent.
- Successful applicants will have the opportunity of working with a theatre company / companies on an active placement: taking part in a production from first rehearsal to closing night and on tour if appropriate.
- Trainees will also have the opportunity to develop and increase their skills in areas highlighted in an initial 'skills audit' during the induction period through attendance of master classes in all aspects and styles of performance held by artistes of national and international renown and alongside other professional actors from the region.
- Trainees will work as an ensemble, learning 'team' skills and have the opportunity to share their practise with other professionals in the region.
- Trainees will be fully mentored on a one to one basis, professionally and personally by both their host company and a member of NTC, the scheme's management body.
- This is an exceptional opportunity to exercise performance skills in a professional environment, to rehearse and play alongside experienced actors and directors and gain 'on the job' experience.
- All applicants will either originate from the North of England, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, Cleveland, Durham and Cumbria or have received their higher education / theatre training in those counties.
All InterACT trainees will receive a modest training bursary and some additional support for
travel and necessary relocation.
