theRTproject is a not-for-profit contemporary theatre training program and producing company. An alternative and gateway to conservatoire training for performers who face barriers to accessing drama schools. Our Level 4 inspired programme, developed through a repertory theatre company model, is offered at minimal cost to the performer.
theRTproject
the rep theatre project CIC
The think tank The Sutton Trust recently calculated that BAFTA nominated actors were 5 times more likely to come from private schools (privileged backgrounds)....
Our vision
We are a not-for-profit education company offering alternative training through professional producing experiences.
"124 billon goes to UK's GDP because of creative industries but accessing the talent is where the problem lies" Paul Roseby - Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.
Our Mission
We provide a gateway to conservatoire training for all and any performers who would struggle to access it (drama schools) otherwise.
Following a L4 inspired programme of study via a producing repertory theatre company model at minimal cost to the learner.
We create innovative and challenging work for audiences aged 14+ to support their educational studies through inspiring productions and wider exposure to theatre and drama styles.
There is a massive decline in working class talent wanting to take part.
89% of working class families don't see value in the arts.
Our values
theRTproject is guided by six core beliefs. These values underpin the way we work to deliver our vision. These qualities outline the character of the company for creatives, performers with whom we work, and our audiences.
Our reasoning
There has been a 48 % decline in A Level Drama entries since 2010,
GCSC drama entries have halved in the last 15 years and there is a decline in specialist drama teachers in school