JOIN ROUNDABOUT YOUTH ENSEMBLE!
Roundabout Youth Ensemble (RYE) is a free afterschool and summer program for NYC Public High School students. Facilitated by professional theatre artists, participants will continue to build on their theatre skills while learning how to collaborate, create and reflect with peers and industry professionals. From February to May 2024.
RYE will produce a staged reading of original work created by RYE participants. This summer, one of the original works created this spring will be produced in the Black Box Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre.
Seeking creative young artists to audition and interview for:
- TECH TEAM: Explore theatrical disciplines including lighting, costumes, scenery, sound, and stage management. Utilize skills learned to design presentations and run technical elements of the staged readings in May.
- PERFORMANCE TEAM: Build acting skills through script analysis, character development, and rehearsal strategies. Perform student-written texts in the staged readings in May.
- PLAYWRITING TEAM: Playwrights will develop, write and revise original works. Excerpts of original work will be presented as staged readings in May.
Auditions/Interviews
To join RYE this spring, attend one date of auditions/interviews. No preparation is needed. Each session will have a main focus, but candidates can indicate interest in more than one team!
February 5th: Focus on Playwriting (4:30—6:30pm)
February 6th: Focus on Performance (4:30—6:30pm)
February 8th: Focus on Tech (4:30—6:30pm)
Additional Details:
- No preparation needed for auditions and interviews.
- Candidates will indicate interest in one or more teams.
- Full commitment to all listed dates is required.
- All sessions will take place in midtown Manhattan.
- Metrocards and snacks provided.
Program Dates:
EVERYONE will attend Ensemble Days and staged playwright readings.
March 1st, 4:30—10:00pm, Jonah Ensemble Day
March 15th, 4:30—10:00pm, Doubt Ensemble Day
April 5th, 4:30—10:00pm, Ensemble Day
May 17th, 4:30—10:00pm, Home Ensemble Day
May 16th, 4:30—6:30pm- Rehearsals
May 20th, 4:30—9:00pm- Playwright Reading Presentation
May 21st, 4:30—6:30pm- Celebration
PLAYWRITING TEAM
meets Mondays 4:30—6:30pm:
February | 12th 26th |
March | 4th 11th 18th 25th |
April | 1st 8th 15th 29th |
May | 6th 13th |
PERFORMANCE TEAM
meets Tuesdays 4:30—6:30pm:
February | 13th 27th |
March | 5th 12th 19th 26th |
April | 2nd 9th 16th 30th |
May | 7th 14th |
TECH TEAM
meets Thursdays 4:30—6:30pm:
February | 15th 29th |
March | 7th 14th 21st 28th |
April | 4th 11th 18th |
May | 2nd 9th |
“SPOTLIGHT ON” WORKSHOPS
Note: Anyone interested in a Summer Leadership position must participate in a spring team and complete both “spotlight on” workshops.
Leadership Skills: March 8th, 4—6:30pm
Theatre Marketing: April 12th, 4—6:30pm
To sign up, complete this form:
RYE Alumni Events
Participants from previous years of RYE/SPW who have graduated high school are encouraged to attend. Complimentary refreshments and tickets to Roundabout productions will be provided. Details on how to RSVP to come.
Friday, February 16– 5pm reception, 7pm curtain (Jonah)
Friday, March 22 – 5pm reception, 7pm curtain (Doubt)
Friday, May 31 – 6pm reception, 8pm curtain (Home)
If you have any questions, please email RYE@roundabouttheatre.org.
Health & Safety Note: Roundabout Youth Ensemble participants will follow the current COVID-19 guidelines for Roundabout audiences.
Roundabout Youth Ensemble is made possible through the support of The Pinkerton Foundation and the Elroy and Terry Krumholz Foundation.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.