BYT is an inclusive theatre exposure programme for young people aged 15 to 22 – with a genuine interest in the Arts.
Each year 15 youths are selected for this rigorous training programme. Participants are introduced to Acting, Playwriting & Performance skills without financial burden, making the programme the only inclusive platform for young people in the country.
Of these 15, 95% will end up in the Arts Industry whether as Actors, Stage Managers, Dancers, Lighting Designers, Arts Administrators, Film Makers, Art Directors, Sound Engineers, Singers, Song Writers… the list goes on.
In its present state, BYT is a structured programme targeted at young people with a genuine passion for theatre, who are interested in a career in the Arts.
“As a young person who has struggled to get family support, having to pay zilch in exchange for valuable experience came as a complete blessing to me.” – Aswani Aswath, Playwright
Programme Aims
• To provide a platform for youths who are looking to pursue theatre professionally.
• To give participants a rudimentary exposure to the fundaments of theatre.
• To expose participants to a variety of performance genres
• To nurture talent
• To embellish skills and introduce new concepts.
• To encourage participants to value Arts Education
• To encourage participants to explore the idea of an Artistic Career
Byt• runs Sunday, 12 – 3pm.
If you LOVE theatre, come audition for Byt•!
Contact BYT to schedule an audition. This will consist of a short interview and a presentation of a monologue from a published Singaporean play. Please email info@budstheatre.com