Helen Hawkes

Graeae's Ensemble Training Programme for young Deaf and disabled artists

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Ensemble Training Programme, 1 October 2016
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You can secure a future for the next generation of Deaf and disabled artists. Here's how...

With a donation towards Graeae's Ensemble, you can help young Deaf and disabled artists to receive world-class training from leading industry professionals. The Ensemble programme prepares theatre makers for drama school, employment and sparks revolution across the industry, creating new careers for disabled performers. 

Six young artists graduated from the programme in April 2016. The arts need this investment in future artists to flourish. 

'I have grown more than I could have imagined. I have worked with some of the industry's best and have managed to break down personal barriers. This was the best way for me to start my career as an actor, Graeae has helped me so much.' 
Josh King, Ensemble member 

Be part of Graeae's next Ensemble. Please show your support and make a donation today. Thank you. 

Your help will support the programme in the following ways: 

£10 pays for course materials for one month
£30 pays for an hour of mentoring for a young artist
£50 pays for scripts & purchase of a braille script
£100 will pay for audio versions of plays for blind & visually impaired young artists
£250 will pay for a mentor for one Ensemble artist throughout the year
£500 will pay for scripts & workshop materials for all Ensemble artists over 2 terms
£500 will also pay for a specialist Deaf linguist exploring text with British Sign Language 
£1000 will pay for 10 sessions from skilled practioners
£5000 will pay for one Ensemble artist through the entire programme

Thank you for your help. 

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Graeae is a force for change in world-class theatre - breaking down barriers, challenging preconceptions and boldly placing Deaf and disabled artists centre stage. Graeae leads the way in pioneering, trail-blazing theatre.

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