The Theatre Industry Careers Day was held at G Live, Guildford on 27 October 2011.
41 young people from across Surrey attended and benefited from talks, workshops and presentations from a range of professional practitioners working in the theatre industry including;

Theatre Exchange – Oxted based Drama in Education company
Ciaran McConville – playwrite
Adam Forde – Director for Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre
Gabbie Bird - Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre Apprentice Director
G Live staff
Harriet Anscombe – Farnham Maltings No Strings Attached Fund
GSA Admissions Officer
GSA Production Manager
GSA course leader for costume
Third Year GSA stage management student
Emily Barratt – Surrey Arts Wardrobe
Peer Productions
Andy Pullen – Head of Performing Arts at Godalming College
Sue Ahmet – Actor
Steve Elliott – Actor

Feedback from the day included:
‘The costume design was fun and got me interested. Also I liked talking to the actors.’
‘I found the writing most interesting because he was very enthusiastic and taught me a lot about being an actor.’
‘I learnt key, invaluable information.’
To join the mailing list for future Careers Day opportunities, please get in touch: sa.drama@surreycc.gov.uk or 01483 519284
See also
http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/?a=252262