Friday 7 March 2014

March Update

'Stage2 gives young people a sense of purpose, a sense of direction, a sense of belonging' Parent
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We are celebrating being awarded 
'Best Play of  2013'

at the Birmingham FAME Awards

We also won Best Technical Achievement and our kids also won in Solo and Duo Categories...

The Arcadian Trophy For Technical Achievement - The Tempest 
The Philip Rodway Memorial Trophy for Best Play of the Year – The Tempest
The B.D.T.G. Shield For Over 14 Poetry – George Hannigan
The Bolton King Shield For Over 14 Drama - Priya Edwards
The Frances Kenrick Shield For Drama Duologue - Luca Hoffman & Dan Nash
Well done to everyone involved...
17th - 19th April 2014
The Crescent Theatre, Brindlyplace, B16 8AE


We had a full run through this Saturday and WOW this show is going to be great! It is so exciting to see members ofStage2 working together building fantastically comic scenes. Our Cast and Chorus have been taking on a glitzy dance to the vivacious Hairspray song ‘You Can't Stop The Beat’ -check it out on youtube
This Saturday, following another full run through, Claire Dowie and Colin Watkeys are coming in to run 2 workshops with all members of the company. How exciting to work with the actual writer of the play you are doing!

Tickets (Thursday to Saturday 7.30pm) are selling fast - theSaturday Matinee (2pmshowing) still has plenty of tickets so if you are planning to bring a big group then that is the performance to go for!
So don't delay in getting yours sorted - put a great night to look forward to in your diaries now!
Do you know any young people who would like to join Stage2? We have loads of opportunities  for kids aged 7 right through to 21. Booking is open for Summer 2014 - visit www.stage2.org for full details and to book.
Summer Term Options
Swallows and Amazons 
with its atmospheric live music, our creative ensemble of actors, engaging characters and fantastical adventure, will be a stimulating rehearsal process and performance that anyone aged 9-21 can be part of - without auditioning. 
General Drama - A different topic to explore each week, learn everything it takes to be fantastic in a show.
Skills Workshop - The Teens' Speechby Kate Tempest will be the stimulus for this group, working towards a perfomance of this powerful modern poem.
Stage1 - the group for 7-10 year olds, learn, play and explore in a secure, friendly environment.

As well as the numerous social events, Mentor Schemes,  and extra workshop sessions, masterclasses and talks we offer throughout the term...
If you know any school or community groups who could benefit from us going in and leading a workshop or a talk about the benefits of Stage2 and all we offer, please get in touch with
Lucy.Bailey-Wright@stage2.
org
From poetry to publicity, accents to arts admin, social events to school support - there is something for everyone atStage2!
Coming soon...
22nd March 5.15-7.30pm - Millennium Point Studios - See contract for details
Auditions and Interviews
For Cast and Crew of Swallows and Amazons (our Summer show) and other Assistant Roles in Summer Term 2014. Open to all members and returning members of Stage2 

24th March 7-9.30pm - Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Tickets £5
Young Writers' Showcase
Members of our Poetry, Playwriting and the Spoken Word group and our John Lennon Band perform unplugged

1st April 7.30pm - The Crescent Studio, Brindleyplace, B16 8AE     Tickets £5
LAMDA Showcase and Certificates Presentation Evening.
Watch members of Stage2 perform short extracts from a  variety of plays, see members receive praise and Certificates for their work and commitment to Stage2in the Autumn Term.


17-19th April 7.30pm (2pm)-The Crescent Main House, Brindleyplace, B16 8AE  Tickets £10 
Why is John Lennon Wearing a Skirt?
See 80+ members of Stage2 perform this huge scale, fantastic  show with a live band!

26th April 9.30am-2.30pm - Millennium Point - Places £140 (£100 for Siblings)
Stage2 Summer Term
Join us for our 12 week term and be part of an exciting, dynamic, positive, supportive company, where you can learn a whole range of skills that will equip you for so many other areas of life
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3rd May 1.30pm-5pm - Millennium Point - Places £140 (£100 for Siblings)
Stage1 Summer Term
Join a supportive, positive, friendly group of 7 to 10 year olds for fun, accessible sessions in drama and creative play.
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