The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is looking for 14-19 year olds to take part in ‘Nothing But Dreams’, a Creative Response Project to A Raisin in the Sun.
What does your family like about their life that they didn’t expect they would? What dreams do they have now?
For one week over the October half term, you will creatively explore the themes of our upcoming Main House show, A Raisin in the Sun, by Lorraine Hansberry. During the project, you will collect family stories about dreams, journeys, and memories. You will then work as a company to create an original piece of theatre and perform this to an invited audience on Friday 01 November at 6pm at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, directed by malakaï sargeant.
What are we looking for?
- 14-19 year olds who identify as Black
- Those who interested in performing and devising theatre. We are interested in your creativity, passion and imagination, above formal experience.
- Is this a paid opportunity?
- No, this is a free participatory project for young people in West London
In order to apply, you must fulfil all of the following criteria:
- Be 14-19 years old at the time of application
- Currently live in one of the 10 West London Boroughs
- Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Richmond Upon Thames, Wandsworth and Westminster
- Be able to commit to all sessions at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre:
- Monday 28th October 11:00 – 16:30
- Tuesday 29th October 11:00 – 16:30
- Wednesday 30th October 11:00 – 16:30
- Thursday 31st October 11:00 – 16:30
- Friday 1st November 14:00 – 19:00 (with the performance at 18:00)
If you feel unsure about your eligibility for the project, we highly encourage you to get in touch with us via participation@lyric.co.uk. Please also contact us if you have any questions, or would like to apply in an alternative format (such as video or audio application).
Applications for this project close on Monday 14th October at 10:00. Thank you for applying!
