We are an award-winning charity providing a performing arts platform for young people and our communities in Falkirk and beyond.
Working as a production company and theatre school we provide quality performing arts training and performance experiences and opportunities with the power of potential at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse, ambitious organisation is always seeking to push what’s possible through creative and innovative approaches, audience development and educational, community outreach.
Founded in 2008 by Jamie O'Rourke and under his artistic direction our activities are divided into: COMMUNITY & SCHOOLS OUTREACH, HOLIDAY CAMPS, SCREEN SCHOOL, STAGE SCHOOL, TUITION and YOUTH THEATRE
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Our mission is to be a platform empowering young people in performing arts within our communities and beyond through quality classes, productions and community outreach. We strive to be a launchpad for creativity, talent and community connection.
Our aims:
• To provide a supportive and safe environment for young people to engage in high quality performing arts related activities on a regular basis.
• To encourage and facilitate the development of skills related to performing arts through classes and workshops.
• To provide opportunities for all members to take part in regular productions and performances.
• To give members the opportunity to take part in additional experiences and events.
• To provide a place for people with an interest in performing arts; drama, music, dance to meet, make friends and have fun.
• Work with other organisations to exchange information and work on joint projects.
• Take part in activities which promote good practice in youth arts and for the benefit of the community.
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Accessibility – We believe that everyone should have access to the arts and do the upmost to ensure our activities are for everyone as much as possible.
Performance – We believe in giving our students as many opportunities to perform through musicals, plays, dance performances, summer courses, and one-off opportunities including outdoor performance.
Professionalism – We believe in training young individuals with the necessary skills to develop them into well-equipped performers prepared for the creative and performing arts industry or further and higher education if that is where they are headed as well as vital skills for lifelong learning and development.
Individuality – One of the most important things at PT is to be yourself. We aim to bring out the best in each of our students whilst never being ashamed to be who they truly are.
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The mental and physical health and wellbeing of everyone we work with is at the heart of everything we do.
As such we are developing a holistic strategy as well a policy we have in place to embed, promote and support good mental and physical health within all of our activities.
Working with our students, members, parents, families, staff, volunteers and other partners and stakeholders we will shortly publish this strategy and related toolkits and media resources.
Links & resources:
GIRFEC: Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is Scotland’s national commitment to provide all children, young people and their families with the right support at the right time. This is so that every child and young person in Scotland can reach their full potential. https://www.gov.scot/policies/girfec/
Place 2 Be: Parenting advice from child mental health experts and practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/
Young Minds provide some helpful advice for parents and carers on how to support children with their mental health and open up a conversation about mental health whilst also looking after their own wellbeing https://youngminds.org.uk/parent/
SAMH: Scottish Association for Mental Health - Scotland’s national mental health charity https://www.samh.org.uk/
See Me is Scotland's national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination https://www.seemescotland.org/
Play Scotland is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of play in Scotland. https://www.playscotland.org/
Chidren in Scotland - Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish https://childreninscotland.org.uk/
As a member of Youth Theatre Arts Scotland (YTAS), we agree to honour their values.
GOVERNANCE
We are a registered Scottish Charity governed by a Board of Trustees. Our constitution is the governing document that lays out how we as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation operates. A copy is available on request.
OUR TEAM
Project Theatre is run by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and with various experienceswho care passionately about members, audiences and everyone we work with..
STUDIO
Our classes, rehearsal and office space and home for all things Project Theatre located in the heart of the community.
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The benefits of being a member of Project Theatre are:
• Using a creative approach to learning from a professional, trained and experienced team
• Making friends and having fun
• Working as a team
• Learning social skills and developing confidence
• Creating new theatre
• Being recognised and awarded for achievement and merit
• Being part of the community
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We are a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Number SC046661.
We work under rigorous child protection laws and our professional, trained and experienced team of staff and volunteers are regulated by Disclosures Scotland using the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme via Volunteer Scotland and the Scottish Government and trained in child protection and emergency and mental health first aid.
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Many of our members, staff and volunteers go onto further and higher education, drama and performing arts schools and become teaching professionals in academic, community and arts education using their experiences and achievements during or after their time with us in CVs, applications and portfolios and many also become professional performers, booked with casting agencies and have been involved in and worked with various national and international professional companies, institutions and venues including:
• BBC & BBC Scotland
• Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
• Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts London
• MGA Academy of Performing Arts
• Theatre School of Scotland
• Theatre College of Scotland
• KR Management
• SEC
• Scottish Kids are Making Movies
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What Parents say:
"Project Theatre has really helped with Katie’s confidence in singing. Katie was scared to sing in front of people due to a negative comment in the past, but Project Theatre embraced her and slowly built her confidence back up to the extent she had a solo part in the last show. Now she loves to sing and is no longer the shy scared little girl and wow what a voice. Her acting has also improved greatly. Such and amazing positive group to be part of. Thanks to everyone involved."
Paula - Parent
"My daughter thoroughly enjoys Project Theatre – she has been attending for the last couple of years, as a mother I try and help out when I can but its all fun and a really nice group of people. Its great fun for your children and they gain lots of experience and fun. Polly has enjoyed all the workshops and has developed greatly with the various dancing, singing and action lessons… the kids love the annual show and all work really hard, I would have no hesitation in recommending your child joins Project Theatre."
Karoline - Parent
"You always know when its been rehearsals because Lucy sings for the rest of the day"
Ian - Parent
What Members say:
"There's more to acting than I thought"
"The mask show was really cool"
"I loved the scar making"
"We learned a lot of new stage terms"
"I have been going to project theatre for 3 years now and its great fun! We do all kinds of workshops like Singing, Dancing, Acting, Voice, Comedy and loads more!"
"My favourite has to be the Dancing as we get taught a great routine and we get to make the dances up ourselves!"
"We loved showing our plays to our parents"
"I liked learning types of stage and stage areas"
"Making our own plays was good"
"Every year we get bigger and better as a company and the shows also get better!"
“As a member I recommend Project Theatre to everyone!!"
"I liked the singing workshop best"
"Dancing was tiring but brilliant"
"9/10 - would've been 10 if we got to do it again"
AWARDS
Project Theatre believes passionately about recognising and rewarding young people and our dedicated volunteers for their enthusiasm, talent and dedication to the organisation. To this end we present awards regularly. We have also ourselves become a multi-award winning organisation receiving awards and local, regional and national recognition for our work.
CHARITY, COMMUNITY & SCHOOLS OUTREACH
Project Theatre was formed through grassroots organising and community spirit and works as a non-profit organisation. In our nature we pledge to be involved in the community (especially with young people and creative and performing arts activities) in engaging and positive ways, helping, working with and donating to other charities and educating our local young people through the arts.
POLICIES
All members, parents/guardians, volunteers and staff agree to our policies which are in place to ensure the health and safety, wellbeing and happiness of everyone and to ensure the charity provides a safe and supportive environment for everyone to learn and enjoy performing arts.
MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
We are members of National Operatic & Dramatic Association (NODA Scotland), Youth Theatre Arts Scotland, Scottish Community Drama, Youth Scotland, Green Arts Initiative, Falkirk Arts Network, SCVO and CVS Falkirk.
