- Youth Company

Our Youth Company is a part-time, year-long programme offered free to participants aged 18-25 that lets young people learn in a working theatre company, feel comfortable in this space, and to train in an environment that acknowledges being an artist takes enormous strength and resilience.

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“If you’re someone that really takes joy in theatre, and wants to see what more there is to the craft, I’d struggle to think of a better way to do that than the Youth Company.”

— Jorja Stevens, Youth Company 2024

“ATC Youth Arts is a space where you can grow, explore, and play creatively in an environment that fosters community and connection, and values the perspectives and backgrounds that all individuals bring into the space.”

— Kalia Reagan, 2024 Youth Company member

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Weekly Company Hui, regular Tuesday night training at Auckland Theatre Company ranging from acting and performance skills to writing, design, and technical theatre training run throughout the term and during selected holidays. 
Tickets to each Auckland Theatre Company production.
The opportunity to work with experienced artists and be involved in the creation and performance of new plays.

Company Hui are compulsory sessions every Tuesday in term time, from 6:30-9:30pm.
A full schedule is available here:

Fill in the 2025 Audition Workshop Form.

Come along to an open audition workshop on either:

Sat 25 Jan, 10am-12.30pm, at ATC Balmoral
Sat 25 Jan, 1.30-4pm, at ATC Balmoral
Sun 26 Jan, 10am-12.30pm, at ATC Balmoral
Sun 26 Jan, 1.30-4pm, at ATC Balmoral
Mon 27 Jan, 10am-12.30pm, at Māngere Arts Centre

At the audition, you'll play games, meet the team and hear about the company. You'll also be asked to perform a monologue (max 1-minute).

“Auditioning for the Company may seem like a giant leap, but it will be one of the most rewarding decisions you can make as a young artist in Aotearoa.”