Future Stages 2026

Future Stages 2026 Application Form
Please complete the questions listed below. For alternate application options, please contact education@theatreroyal.com.au or call (03) 6146 3315 and member of staff will contact you to discuss options.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIA+, and those living with a disability.
Your name*

First NameLast Name
Your email*
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Your preferred pronouns *
eg she/her/they/them/him
Which school do you attend in 2026? *
What year are you in?*
What is the name of your Drama Teacher? (if applicable)

First NameLast Name
What is your hoodie size preference?*

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Please upload a headshot or photograph of yourself *

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What do you hope to gain by being a part of the Theatre Royal’s Future Stages program in 2026? (max 300 words) (alternative application via video upload below - write VIDEO)*

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Tell us about one experience you’ve had, seeing a performance, or as a performer yourself, which is lodged in your memory forever, and why? (max 400 words) (alternative application via video upload below - write VIDEO)*

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If you'd like to, you can upload a 1-2 minute video introducing yourself; what you like to do, what you are studying, and what your interests are in the arts/theatre.

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The Theatre Royal's Future Stages program will cover a range of specialised workshops and discussions. Please tick which area(s) interest you most.*

Writing for TheatreDirecting for TheatreTelling your own life story (Performance)Live Screen Technology
Tell us why these area(s) interest you most (max 200 words).*

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If we had an unlimited budget, what would you want to do this year with Future Stages?
If you participated in Future Stages in 2025 or 2024, please let us know what you hope to gain from the 2026 program to build on your previous experience;
Should your application be successful, do you commit to; attending the shows and workshops included in this program, behaving respectfully at all times, and providing feedback on the Future Stages program when requested?*

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Availability: Please mark the scheduled dates below that you are available to attend. All dates are compulsory to attend.*

Saturday 14 March ~10.00am-5.00pmSaturday 28 March ~3.00-10.00pmWednesday 15 April ~3.30-9.45pmSaturday 9 May ~4.00-9.00pmSaturday 30 May ~10.30am-10.00pmSaturday 15 August ~6.30-9.30pmSaturday 19 September ~4.00-9.30pmSaturday 26 September ~10.00am-6.30pm
Do you have any access requirements in order to get the most out of the Future Stages Program? If so, please list them below.
Please note that we attend shows with various content warnings and patron advice (eg. smoke and haze, flashing lights, strong language). Program participants and their Parent/Guardians are asked to please review the planned activities and check content warnings and patron advice by going to the show page on the Theatre Royal website.
Medical Consent

allergies and emergency contact details
Name of Future Stages participant *

First NameLast Name
Birth date of Future Stages participant*

MonthDayYear
Name of Parent or Guardian*

First NameLast Name
In the event of accident or injury to myself, my spouse or any child of mine (specifically including my child named above as "Future Stages Participant") or in the event of illness of myself, my spouse or any child of mine while on or about the premises of the Theatre Royal (Host Organisation) while participating in an event under the auspices of the Host where I am unable to consent or am not present:

1. I hereby voluntarily consent to the furnishing to myself, my spouse or any child of mine of such medical care and treatment by any hospital or physician(s) as the hospital or physician(s) deem necessary or advisable.

2. I authorise any officer or member of the Host to consent to such medical care or treatment.

3. I hereby authorize any x-ray examination, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or procedure supervised by any member of the medical staff or of a dentist licensed under the State Education Law and/or Public Health Law of the State and of the staff of any hospital holding a current operating certificate issued by the State Department of Health. This authorization is given in advance of any specific diagnosis, treatment or hospital care being required in order to provide authority to render care, which the aforementioned physician in his best judgment may deem advisable. Effort shall be made to contact me before rendering treatment to the patient, but any of the above treatment will not be withheld if I cannot be reached.
Signature*

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Please sign within this box
Date*

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Date
In case of emergency please contact
First contact person
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to participant*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Second contact person
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to participant*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Please answer the following questions as accurately and completely as possible.
Please check those that apply: (please provide necessary details below)*

Asthma or other respiratory problemsDiabetes or hyperglycaemiaHemophilia or other bleeding problemsCirculatory or heart problemsEpilepsy or seizuresNone of the above
Does the participant have any other ailments or allergies we should know about?
Current medication and dosages if any:
Dietary preferences (if any)
Photograph & Video Release
I hereby grant permission to the Theatre Royal to use photographs and videos of me or my dependant/s without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image/images of my dependent may be used and distributed in print, advertising, broadcast, online or social media for marketing and promotional purposes.

I acknowledge the Theatre Royal has the right to crop or treat the photograph/video at its discretion.

In addition, I waive any rights to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my/or my dependants likeness appears. I also acknowledge that the Theatre Royal may choose to use my/my dependant’s photo or video at this time, but also may do so later at its discretion.

I acknowledge that if photo or video permission is requested by external Arts professionals or companies, my dependant will be allowed to choose whether they consent to being photographed or videoed on each occasion, and those companies or professionals may use those images, including via their external social media.

By signing this form, I acknowledge that I fully understand and agree to the above.
Future Stages Participant's name*

First NameLast Name
Parent / Guardians name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent / Guardian Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent / Guardian Email*
example@example.com
Is there any information or context you would like to share with us regarding the use of the Future Stages participants image?
Please email education@theatreroyal.com.au if it is not possible to grant photo/video consent for this participant.
Future Stages Participant Signature*

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Parent / Guardian Signature*

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Date*

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Communication & Supervision Consent

Guardians are asked to elect an email address, should they wish to be bcc'd in communications with their young person.
As a guardian:*

I would prefer not to be contacted, and for my young person to manage their own commitment to this programI would prefer to be sent a copy of all communications to my young person
Guardian e-mail for bcc communications*
example@example.com
Guardians: Please note that we attend shows with various content warnings and patron advice (eg. smoke and haze, flashing lights, strong language). Please review the planned program for the year and check content warnings and patron advice by going to the show page on the Theatre Royal website.
Optional Identifying Information

The questions below are optional. Information gathered is confidential and is recorded in-house for reporting purposes and to ensure contextual cultural safety. You are under no obligation to share any of the following information.
Do you identify as palawa, pakana, Australian First Nations, or Torres Strait Islander?
Do you identify as culturally or linguistically diverse or a person of colour?
Do you identify as being d/Deaf or a person living with a disability?
Do you identify as a member of the LQBTQIA+ community?
Thank you for your interest in the Theatre Royal’s Future Stages Program, we will be in touch in early March to let you know the outcome of your application.
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Future Stages 2026 Application Form

Medical Consent

Photograph & Video Release

Communication & Supervision Consent

Optional Identifying Information