Participants spent a week at the Arcola Theatre collaborating with peers and industry professionals to develop, rehearse and create a showcase which presented their unique abilities as a performer as well as their skillset as a community collective.
At the end of the week, participants performed in Arcola Studio 1 to a live audience. This performance will take place in a professional working theatre and be supported by experienced industry professionals.
Participants received:
- A professionally filmed rehearsed monologue by a videographer
- A professional headshot
- Industry lead skill specific workshops in tax, self taping and casting.
- Tickets to see an in-house production here at Arcola Theatre
- £60 reimbursement towards travel expenses
What Elevate 2024 participants are saying:
‘It has introduced me to new friends creating a greater sense of artistic community in my life.’
‘I began to think more positively about the direction of my career and the type of person I am.’
‘It was an encouraging space, in which everyone was treated professionally, there wasn’t any patronising or spoon feeding , it was facilitated superbly. The check ins in the morning were also great.’
‘It’s definitely relaxed me. Everyone was so welcoming, and I got the chance to let my creativity run free.’
‘Yes it’s great as I noticed I’m not the only one feeling the way there’s many people like me who have the same experience with identity, and I feel like within that I found community and a good space to share the feelings of the wider diaspora.’
‘Being a part of this company has definitely increased my ability to network, to go to events and to speak to creatives.’
‘The highlight of taking part in this project was being able to perform in such a culturally connecting piece.’
