York College drama graduates perform for agents at the York Theater Royal

The BA Degree in Acting for Stage and Screen cohort at Sim Balk Lane campus demonstrated their acting skills by performing a series of short scenes from contemporary plays.

Jordan Benson, who plays Rich, is pummeled by Jim Carnall’s Pete in Matt Hartley’s “Sixty Five Miles.” (Image: Included)

Scenes included excerpts from comedian Patrick Marber’s “Closer”, playwright Lucy Prebble’s “The Effect”, playwright Matt Hartley’s “Sixty Five Miles”, Penelope Skinner’s “Eigengrau”, Evan Placey’s “Consensual” and “Bird” by Katherine Chandler.

Zee William and Jim Carnall clash in an American medley (Image courtesy of York College University Centre)

The students performed in front of industry professionals and a video was also sent to the agents.

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Celeste North Finocchi is frustrated as Adriana in Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors (Image: Included)

James Harvey, the program director and acting instructor, who is also currently developing a musical with West End staff, said: “The Graduate Showcase was the culmination of two years of professional acting training and gave our first cohort of actors the opportunity to present themselves on We’re Bringing.” their work into the industry, which will provide them with a successful career for many years to come.”

Philippa Hickson plays a heartfelt Isabella in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure (Image: Included)

Alongside James, the course will be led by industry professionals including singing tutor Yvonne Morley-Chisholm, who works at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, and the workshops will be run by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Lizzie Lickley’s Alice (left) challenges Celeste North Finnochi’s Anna in Patrick Marber’s Closer (Image courtesy of York College University Centre)

York College University Center is just one of around 20 education providers in the UK affiliated with the prestigious Spotlight Graduate Membership Scheme and is recognized in the industry as a professional acting education programme.

Andrew Hilyer, who plays Freddie, tries to convince Shell Murphy’s Diane in Evan Pacey’s Consensual (Image: Included)

The degree is conducted in association with the Theater Royal and Screen Yorkshire, who have helped fund the BAFTA-winning film This is England, as well as the popular TV series Peaky Blinders and All Creatures Great and Small.

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