Nanaimo Young People's Theatre
NextGen
Ensemble Theatre
Company
An intergenerational theatre project for FOURTEEN students ages 12-18 in the semi-professional production of a contemporary Canadian play for teen audiences. Students will share the stage --and receive mentorship and guidance --from local adult professionals. There will be five performances of the play and production values will be of professional standard.
The company will onsist of
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9 actors (ages 12-16) to share the stage with 4 adult professional actors
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5 crew (ages 12-18) to receive mentorship and guidance from 5 adult theatre professionals in the areas of stage management, lighting, sound, props, costumes, and set design while working in their chosen area of interest.
Due to the nature of the program, there will be an audition/interview process (see below). A high degree of commitment is expected and required (ie. steady attendance to one or both rehearsal dates), as well as an ability to follow directions and work as a team.(If you let us know in advance, any rehearsal days you must miss, we can accommodate this, too.)
The program runs from January to May (excluding Spring Break) --- 1-2 days per week (see below) --- for a total of 50-60 hours of instruction, plus 5 performances. (See working production schedule below)
Director: Amanda Cutting
Working Production Schedule
Rehearsals:
January 12 - April 27
(excluding Spring Break)
Mondays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
@ St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall
4235 Departure Bay Road (behind Country Club Mall)
AND/OR
Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location TBA
* If some students can only commit to ONE of these rehearsal days, we can work with that.
Performances:
Exact days and Location TBA
(depends on availability of space)
but will be 5 days between April 29 and May 8
Audition Information
Actors
Must be between the ages of 12 -16 (as of Jan 2026)
For audition:
Read a few pages from the script (you will be sent the script 2 days beforehand). A scene partner will be provided.
PLUS
A short interview with child and parent to gauge commitment to project, availability, etc.
Auditions are free.
However, if you are selected, the 6-month program
(40-50 hours of instruction depending on your role
and time commitment)
costs $475.
To request an audition: Use the red "Apply" link below, and let us know which date/time you'd prefer:
Sunday Dec 14 (between 12 am - 4 pm)
@ 3255 Stephenson Point Road
OR
Monday Jan 5 (between 6:30 pm -8:00 pm)
@ St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall
4235 Departure Bay Road
We will then get back to you with you to confirm a time. If neither of these times/dates work for you, contact us, and we will see if we can find you an alternative time. However, any alternative date/time is not guaranteed.
Production Team
Member
Must be between the ages of 12 -18 (as of Jan 2026)
For interview:
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A short interview with teen and parent, to gauge:
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commitment to the project
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areas of interest
Interviews are free.
However, if you are selected, the 6-month program
(40-50 hours of instruction, depending on your role)
costs $300*.
*The lower price is intended to encourage participation from students in the design/technical aspects of theatre production.
To request an interview: Use the red "Apply" link below, and let us know which date/time you'd prefer:
Sunday Dec 14 (between 12 am - 4 pm)
@ 3255 Stephenson Point Road
OR
Monday Jan 5 (between 6:30 pm -8:00 pm)
@ St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall
4235 Departure Bay Road
If neither of these times/dates work for you, contact us, and we will see if we can find you an alternative time. However, any alternative date/time is not guaranteed.