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CAST OFFS YOUTH THEATRE GROUP (2002 - )
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Cast Offs Youth Theatre was formed in March 2002 by Claire Haddon and Lisa Cox. Having attended the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on and off since 1985, it had become apparent that youth Drama and musicals tend to be performed by public schools such as Westminster or off-shoots of National groups such as the National Youth Theatre, etc. We wanted to achieve quality theatre with a less elitist philosophy where the issues covered reflected the realities of young people's lives in the 21st Century. When we were younger school plays focussed on Shakespeare, and Shaw, etc and were adult plays performed by young people, rather than the plays about young people. Equally much of the youth repertoire performed widely today centres upon: Oliver, Grease, Barnum, etc. We wanted to do something different and we have! Over the last 7 years we have produced 5 plays, 2 musical and a choral project, supported and managed by Rotherham Young People's Services. Young people have also gained certificates and accreditations from Millennium Volunteers for their voluntary commitment and OCN credits for such things as Introduction to Singing and Movement and Self-confidence through Drama. Each year we work with around 20-30 young people aged 13 - 25 from across the borough. What is nice about the project is the fact that the group is not static but changes each year. The project has an inclusive, non - audition ethos and is open to all, regardless of ability or previous experience - this is a unique approach, particularly with regard to the Fringe which recommends that all shows be of appropriate quality and readiness. The Group is on Facebook
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below is a list of Cast Offs Youth Theatre Group's plays - click on a Play Title for more information
Alice In The Underworld Frog Prince And The Lords Of Little Egypt 'It' Boy, The Nevaland: Where Boys Do Grow Up Skeleton In The Closet, A Snowflake: One Hundred Words For Snow One For SorrowAlice In The Underworld
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This play focussed on the issues faced by a young woman facing sexual exploitation and emotional neglect
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Top of PageFrog Prince And The Lords Of Little Egypt
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This play examined issues faced by Frederick Frognall the son of an alcohol - dependent mother and brother of an abusive sibling. Befriended by a group of travellers, he discovers a kinship with them and learns to understand the perils of alcohol and its effects.
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Top of Page'It' Boy, The
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This was the first Cast Offs musical and looked at issues concerning transgender/cross-dressing and gang/knife culture.
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all the songs And lyrics were original (written by Mark P Haddon) And the musical was choreographed by Katy Bradley (senior mentor). 3 weeks Awarded the production 4 stars And Edinburgh University News described it As 'a triumph of innovation, inspiration, perspiration And All things Asian'.
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Top of PageNevaland: Where Boys Do Grow Up
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The story taken from the amazing story of "Peter Pan and the Lost Boys". But have you ever wondered why Captain Hook hated Peter Pan? Join the original Lost Boys as they explore a life without Peter Pan and outside of Nevaland, and away from their treasured innocence. Join Tootles, Largely, Curly, and the Clones as they discover the harsh realities of growing up. What would it be like if the games played by the Lost Boys became a reality? How would they survive growing up? Join Tink-da-bell, Tiga, and Doris Day?! as they watch the Lost Boys leave their innocence behind
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Top of PageSkeleton In The Closet, A
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This play highlighted the issues faced by a gay young man, bullied alongside his Kosovan friend. Parallels were drawn between his grandfather's secret past during World War II and his friend's Jewish grandfather, called a 'yid' by his fellow soldiers.
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Top of PageSnowflake: One Hundred Words For Snow One For Sorrow
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The story focused around albertine Snow, a self destructive, caring young girl who was torn between her desires to be in with the crowd and to be individual; all whilst visiting her grandmother in the place she loved the most. . .northern Canada. a whirlwind of a ride standing up to globalization and global warming.
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