INVOLVING LOCAL RESIDENTS
The next opportunity to get involved will be our 2023 Summer Tour, please join our mailing list to be kept updated.
COMMUNITY CAST - be part of the show:
This is an exciting (and free!) opportunity for aspiring actors or those who simply love to perform to be in a professional production:
The Community Ensembles will take part in workshops/rehearsals, led by cast members.
You will take part in workshops/rehearsals, learning:
Short sections of the show, songs, a dance routine…you may even get some lines!
Then you will perform alongside the professional actors in the productions at your local venue.
The opportunity is open to anyone aged 11+
If you would like to be part of the Community Cast for Romeo & Juliet this summer, please sign up via link below.
Community Cast will join either the Montague or Capulet clan, and will be featured throughout the show:
Opening fight sequence, with the opportunity to learn some stage combat
Capulet servants scene - parts & lines will be allocated
Prologue at the beginning of 2nd Act
Masked ball, a full company number inc. singing and dance
All crowd scenes
Finale inc. singing and dance
We use a team of Volunteer Ushers at all our shows.
Ushers will help during arrival & departure of the audience & the interval, at our performances in local parks.
The team will meet the cast, get a behind the scene glimpse at a professional show & enjoy the show for free.
The role is completely flexible - you choose the dates you would like to volunteer & the venue which suits you. Travel expenses will be covered if required.
Feedback from Participants
ELSF Participant Feedback




“Massive thank you for letting me and Bash (her baby) be a part of your production. This opportunity came at such an amazing when I’m trying to redefine who I am post baby, so to make a come back and build my confidence meant the world! Being involved in your play gave me a glimpse of who I used to be and I loved it.
I’d love to be involved next year.”
“Thank you for having me as part of the chorus ensemble. It was a real privilege to watch and be a part of the show. It was truly brilliant! I look forward to potentially working with you and maybe the cast again in the future.”
Legacy from Apprentice Scheme

Matt Kasham
Apprentice Actor 2021
Final recalls at multiple drama schools
Foundation course offer Rose Bruford

Frank Alemitu Bertoletti
Apprentice Actor 2022
If you are interested in getting involved, or would like to discuss other ways we can work together, please get in touch:
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