A partnership with Access Path Productions, SRT’s Inclusive Young Company (iYC) is a holistic acting programme for young persons and adults between the ages of 16 – 35, who identify as d/Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent. Both SRT and Access Path Productions as organisations believe in addressing the imbalance of accessibility to the arts.
iYC features professional masterclasses and mentorship led by international artist Grace Lee-Khoo and various guest facilitators, which will provide a platform for the development of your creative potential as an independent performer and theatre-maker.
Our key outcomes for this exciting programme include offering equality of learning and personal development for young persons, engaging the general public with performances that reflect the experiences of marginalised communities in Singapore, and deepening the wider conversation around access in the arts, and beyond.
Auditions are open on a rolling basis through the first month of the semester. Those with successful auditions after the semester has begun will join on the following Saturday.
iYC 2025 Semester 1 Dates and Details:
- 15 February to 31 May 2025
- Every Saturday, 10am - 1pm
- The programme fee payable for one semester is SGD225.00.
- Potential Modules
- Introduction to IYC, disability culture, and atypical art-making
- The Actor and the Body
- Clowning
- Atypical Movement Training
- The Young Company / Inclusive Young Company Exchange
- Culminating in a semester-end showcase
Audition Details:
- Auditions can be conducted in-person, over Zoom, OR via video submission
- Age: 16 - 35 years
- Fee: Free to audition
- Application Deadline: 2 Dec 2024, 11.59pm
What to Prepare for your Audition
Following your submission of this application form, SRT will reach out to discuss your audition. Audition content and format can be tailored according to your access requirements. Here are some examples of audition formats:
- Auditions can be conducted in-person, over Zoom, or via a video submission.
- Some auditionees may be asked to prepare two memorised speeches where you act as a different character in each speech (each a maximum of 1-2 minutes).
- For those for whom memorisation is difficult, you may be asked to prepare 2 speeches that you may read.
- If speech poses a challenge, we may recommend an in-person audition where the Lead Artist will chat and work with you to determine if the programme is suitable for you.
Things to Take Note Of
We will be looking out for:
- A variety of movement, so the character doesn’t sit or stand still for the whole scene but will use movement as key points
- Good use of facial expressions
- Good use of vocal expression
- Please dress appropriately, and if you are auditioning via Zoom or video, ensure that you are in front of a clean background. The audition is not just a chance to show us your talent, but to demonstrate professionalism as well.
- Not required: The usage of props, additional sound effects, and professional video equipment/editing
Submitting Your Application
For an in-person or Zoom audition:
- Step 1: Complete this online form with CV and Headshot, indicating whether you would like an in-person or Zoom audition in the relevant checkbox
- Step 2: Check your details, and click the 'submit' button below
- Step 3: SRT will reach out to discuss your audition date and format.
- Step 4: SRT will reach out with your audition results.
To audition via video submission:
- Step 1: Complete this online form with CV and Headshot, indicating that you would like to audition by video submission in the relevant checkbox
- Step 2: Check your details, and click the 'submit' button below
- Step 3: SRT will reach out to discuss what you need to prepare for the video submission.
- Step 4: Prepare and film your audition.
- Step 5: Email seren@srt.com.sg with your file transfer link (Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer)
- Step 6: SRT will reach out with your audition results.
Should you encounter any difficulties, please get in touch with us at seren@srt.com.sg.
The submission deadline for this audition form is 2 Dec 2024, 11.59pm.