Our Artist Development Programme (ADP) is a two-week summer programme giving a company of 40 young artists aged 13-19 the opportunity to create an original piece of musical theatre. 

 Chosen through an audition process and guided by some of the best industry professionals, young actors, musicians, dancers, designers and singers and rappers will finesse their crafts and compose, write, choreograph, design and perform their own show placing their own realities and experiences on the Hackney Empire main stage. Guided by top industry professionals, young actors, musicians, dancers, singers, rappers and designers will compose, write, choreograph, design and perform their show on the Hackney Empire main stage.

Music, Vocals and Spoken Word Auditions: 23^rd June, 10am-5pm

Dance, Drama and Design Auditions: 6^th July, 10am-5pm

You will need to be available for the dates of the project which are as follows-

Inspiration Day: 27^th July

Week 1: 29^th July- 2^nd August

Week 2: 5^th August- 9^th August

The Artist Development Programme is a collaborative project, however if successful you will be selected into one specialism. You can audition for more than one strand but please let us know your 1^st preference.

Music, Vocals and Spoken Word Auditions: 23^rd June, 10am-5pm

The audition for Music and Vocals will take place as an individual slot.  

Dance Auditions: 6^th July, 10am-1pm

The audition for dance will take place as a group workshop, followed by a short interview. You will need to stay for both.

Drama Auditions: 6^th July, 1:30pm-2:30pm followed by an individual slot from 2:30pm-6pm

The audition for drama include a group workshop, followed by an individual audition slot. You will need to stay for both.

Design Interviews

If you would like to take part in ADP as a designer, please fill out the application form and we will contact you to arrange an interview.

If you have any questions please contact projects@hackneyempire.co.uk

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