Rehearsals begin for theatre's 'Stage Experience'
The Alexandra, Birmingham is welcoming the eighteenth production of 'Stage Experience' with the premiere of Bring It On.
Eighty of the most talented rising stars of the Midlands area - who hail from Shropshire to Coventry, Stoke to Northampton, Birmingham to the Black Country - has started rehearsals f for 13 days of intensive preparation before the curtain rises for four performances from Thursday 17 August to Saturday 19 August 2023.
With hundreds of applicants, all of whom are granted the chance to audition, the audition day comprised of over 150 eager amateur performers and technicians in April.
The final 80 cohorts were selected by industry professionals to be the next tranche of West Midland's future stars.
These young stars-in-the-making will devote their time, energy and focus to learning the ropes, treading the boards, and ultimately to give a quality, fully staged performance in a professional touring theatre venue, Birmingham's beloved Alexandra Theatre.
Playing the lead role of Campbell is Laura Bryan from Solihull, who said: “We're so lucky to be a part of Stage Experience 2023, with the tough competition to secure a coveted place.
“We were all so delighted to hear that Bring It On would be this year's show, because it will test not only our acting, singing and dancing skills, but we will also have to try our hand at cheerleading too! I'm looking forward to entertaining, engaging and inspiring audiences and other potential performers this Summer. Bring. It. On.”
Co-Producers Hannah Whitfield (co-producer and theatre manager, maternity cover) and Victoria Ellery-Jones (co-producer and marketing manager) said: “The Alexandra Theatre is 122 years old, and for as long as the building has been nestled in the heart of Birmingham city centre, we have welcomed exceptional professional productions to entertain audiences across this city.
“As we now celebrate the eighteenth production of Stage Experience, we delight in organising this annual youth education programme, allowing young people from across the Midlands the chance to be involved in a full-scale show.
“Stage Experience is the highlight of our calendar, giving us the opportunity to involve the community in what we do. The Alex really comes alive with over 80 young people learning the ways of Theatreland!”
