Rounders Youth Theatre
About Us
The Stephen Joseph Youth Theatre ‘Rounders’ are a vibrant group of over 200 young people aged 8-21 years who meet weekly in Scarborough, Whitby and Filey to take part in theatre workshops and to put on quality performances.
Rounders gives local young people the chance to explore theatre techniques which are both fun and challenging and are a great way to set anyone up for the obstacles life has ahead.
There is no audition! Rounders is open to anyone who wants to have a go.
Theatre skills are great at instilling confidence, communication skills, both verbal and physical, and they allow young people to work together in a productive, safe and creative environment.
Some great, long lasting friendships have been created through Rounders. It’s a perfect opportunity to work with like minded people from different schools, colleges and backgrounds.
We put on plays, we take part in local and National Festivals including the National Student Drama Festival, The Big Youth Theatre Festival, the National Theatre Discover New Connections Festival, the Culture Shock Festival and the Filey Festival. We also have enormous fun in the weekly workshops.
Our staff are motivated and inspiring and enjoy every minute they spend with the groups. They attend annual training sessions with the National Association of Youth Theatres and we provide in-house training on a regular basis to keep up with the trends of young people’s theatre from all over the country and abroad.
There are currently spaces in both the Whitby and Filey groups. Give us a call to find out more or simply join our mailing/waiting list and receive information about all our young peoples and community events and things you can Get Involved with.
SJT Youth Theatre performances
Moontel Six
Written by Constance Congdon
Directed by Ernest Acquah and Diana Logan
Performed by SJT Youth Theatre Whitby
14 May, 7pm, Whitby Pavilion Theatre
In this futuristic comedy, living on the moon is enough to make anyone loony, especially when a group of genetically modified teenagers, cast out of society, have to squat in an abandoned hotel on the moon. To make matters worse, people from a neighbouring estate have discovered their existence and 'only want what's best for them.' Tickets £5
The Miracle
Written by Lin Coghlan
Directed by Cheryl Govan
Performed by SJT Youth Theatre Rounders
14 & 15 May, 7pm, Stephen Joseph Theatre
Imagine a miracle happened in your town, you're twelve years old and suddenly have magical healing powers. Imagine you've just come back from Iraq and nothing has changed, but you have. Imagine a teacher, long dead, a fond memory you cannot shift. A town of memories, imagination and.a magic pineapple! A beautiful tale of young lives about to begin and memories sometimes best forgotten. Tickets £6
A Year and a Day
Written by Christina Reid
Directed by Claire Maxwell and Ernest Acquah
Performed by SJT Youth Theatre Filey
13 June, 7pm, The Evron Centre Filey
In a magical world where critters are wise, the gardens are lush and life meanders by. Two tribes are at war but secret love manages to bloom and soon dark consequences ensue. This is where our ghost story begins. Tickets £5
Rounders Past and Present
What they said…
“Rounders brought me out of my shell, gave me the chance to create, to link with like-minded individuals, to explore options I'd never considered possible. Most of all, it gave me friends who are now so much part of my life I can't imagine who I'd be without them. And years of work in theatre and the arts.”
Kath Dunn
“Rounders was (and remains to be) an incredible rarity in the late 90s, providing young people such as myself with an environment in which we were treated not as a students, but as young professionals. My time with the ensemble not only provided me with valuable insights into the industry and the chance to meet like minded peers, but also equipped me with the self-belief to follow my dream of a career in acting. I am now a professional actor based in Toronto, Canada, and still look back on my Rounders days with great affection.”
Tom Mack
Get Involved
With Rounders
Scarborough Rounders
at the SJT
Wednesdays 6-8pm 15yrs+
Thursdays 6-8pm 12-14yrs
Saturdays 9.30am-11.30am
and 12pm-2pm 8-11yrs
Whitby Rounders at the Pavilions
Tuesdays 6-8pm 12-16yrs
Saturdays 10am-12pm 8-11yrs
Filey Rounders at the Evron Centre
Wednesdays 6-8pm 12-16yrs
Saturdays 10am-12pm 8-11yrs
Cost (as of Sept 2009)
12yrs + £40 per term
8-11yrs £35 per term
We do special rates for those with more than one child in Rounders: 12yrs+ £35 per term, 8-11yrs £30 per term. We can also offer assisted places on an individual basis- please contact Cheryl Govan to discuss.
Contact
Cheryl Govan
OutReach Officer (Youth and Community)
Tel: 01723 370540
“Rounders is something that stays with you forever”
Jo Cecil
“Without Rounders or the SJT I would not be the person I am today. I grew in confidence and it challenged me in a way completely different to school.”
Jess Haigh
“I'm certain that Rounders and the Stephen Joseph Theatre have been absolutely key to my success and will be for future generations in Scarborough.”
Mark Cunningham
“Rounders was a great part of my life, and had undoubtedly contributed to my career in Performing Arts. Thank You Rounders!!"
Katy Holmes
“My involvement in Rounders was not only crucial to my early development as an actor, but also as a writer, and as a team player.”
Lee Woodward
“Rounders isn't just for learning how to act, it's about learning self confidence, about learning how to accept others ideas and about learning how to compromise.”
Charlie Watkinson