Down To Earth (D2E)
The New, Improved Guildhall Arts Centre’s Youth Theatre!
Next Production: West Side Story!
March 27, 2012
About D2E…
The Guildhall Arts Centre opened in 1991 and there’s been a vibrant youth drama scene here ever since, currently lead by the lovely Fiona Kimberley-Pope whose infectious enthusiasm knows no bounds!
We’re in the process of revamping the Guildhall’s Youth Theatre with a new name, logo and lots of extra opportunities, hopefully making it bigger and better than ever. With our background based firmly in the professional arts industry, we can offer an exciting programme which develops creative and performance skills and offers members the opportunity to learn technical skills, review professional shows, be involved in community arts projects, perform at youth festivals and take part in a full-scale end of year show.
Based within The Guildhall Arts Centre itself, D2E is the only youth drama group in town with direct access to a professional working theatre! On top of all that, it’s a great place to hang-out, build confidence, make new friends and have fun 
Classes are as follows:
Junior 8 to 10 years – Tuesdays 4.30pm to 5.30pm, £3.00
Intermediate 11 to 13 years – Fridays 5.00pm to 6.30pm, £3.50
Senior 14 years + – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm, £4.00
PLEASE NOTE: Spring 2012 D2E classes and prices will change to accommodate rehearsals for West Side Story on Tuesday 27 March. Drama teacher to advise once a rehearsal schedule has been drawn up.
So what does this actually mean?
- You get to put on a great end of year show in the professional theatre with the support of our technical and marketing staff
- You get to show parents and friends what you’ve learned in a mid-term ‘portfolio’ show in the ballroom
- Your membership card allows you entry to any Guildhall Promoted show for just £2.00!
- You get to review one Guildhall Promoted show per season and publish it on the D2E Facebook Fan Page and Guildhall website – great experience for those interested in or already studying drama, theatre studies or literature
- You get access to visiting professional companies
- You get a D2E Drama and Theatre Studies certificate for each stage of the course completed
- You get to meet and perform alongside other youth drama groups at festivals
- You get to be the resident youth theatre group for ‘Gravity Fields’ – a massive arts and science festival starting in 2012!
For a membership pack – pop into the box office and pick one up! Tel:01476 406158
What do I get when I join?
When you sign up for a term (ask at the box office Tel: 01476 406158), you’ll get a membership pack containing:
1) Registration Form
2) Membership Card
3) Info about us…
4) Course Programme
Week by week guide of activities and end of show dates / titles
5) Tick List
Allowing you to keep track of your developing skills
6) Current Live Programme
7) Guildhall Contacts
Previous Shows
Just to give you an idea the kinds of projects our Youth Theatre has worked on in the past – here are a few show posters…
