At Open Door, our Behind the Scenes Access Programme supports participants aged 17-30 who are passionate about a career in Technical Theatre and Productions Arts and who want to apply to study at one of our partner schools. Technical Theatre and Productions Arts careers can include the likes of scenic art, theatre technology, set construction, costume construction, prop-making, set/costume design and more!
Our current partner schools are Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, LAMDA, Royal Welsh College of Music, and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. We can give you the support you need to approach your interviews with confidence, knowing that you have benefited from the advice and mentoring from our selected industry professionals.
The Behind the Scenes Access programme provides participants with:
We propose industry-related assessment methods to prepare you for your career.
Utilise our excellent facilities and study in a respectful, inclusive learning environment.
You'll have freedom to experiment with a variety of styles, methods and performances.
Our course can lead you to further training in Performing Arts or into employment.
Access support and guidance from our experienced and passionate teaching team.
Expand your knowledge and appreciation of theatre in its entirety, including addressing how historical and social factors impact on performances within contemporary society.
A Level Drama & Theatre Studies combines both the theoretical and practical study of a wide range of classical and contemporary practitioners.
You will also study how to interpret a role, and how to use practitioner techniques to devise your own material.
