There are 3 companies within Shine: SHINE KIDS for P4-S1, SHINE YOUTH THEATRE for S2-18yrs and SHINE PRODUCTIONS for 18yrs+
We rehearse throughout the year (except July) and stage 3 to 4 productions annually in a variety of venues across central Scotland including the Town House, Hamilton, the Theatre Royal, Glasgow and at our own studio theatre, The Lighthouse.
We rehearse in our purpose-built studios and arts centre, The Lighthouse, Neidpath Road, Carluke, ML8 5UF.
Our rehearsals are on Sundays when the full company attend for a minimum of 2 hours. Current rehearsal times as follows:
Shine Kids – 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Shine Youth Theatre – 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Shine Productions – 12.00pm – 5.00pm
We also rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm with smaller groups and main cast. All members must be available to attend on Sundays and Tuesdays.
You should wear loose, comfortable clothing and trainers or soft dance shoes. Our Coffee Bar is open during rehearsals selling a selection of hot & cold drinks, toasties, sweets, and snacks. Please bring your own water bottle.
If you are successful in gaining a place, members of Shine Kids and Shine Youth pay an annual membership fee (£45.00 per month) and a production fee (£100.00).
• Minimum 2hr weekly musical theatre rehearsals
• No audition fees (free for members, £20.00 for non-members)
• Reduced performance fee for Shine Productions show (£70.00 for members, £100.00 for non-members)
• Unique access code for discounted tickets and no booking fees (currently 15% off)
• Membership of Touring Company (18yrs+ or by invitation)
• Additional performances at no extra cost
• Opportunity to participate in trips and events
• Opportunity to develop skills & leadership through Skills Centre
• Members must be available for all rehearsals on Sundays (daytime) and Tuesday (evenings). All absences must be reported. Membership is cancelled if more than 3 rehearsals are missed.
•Members must be available for additional and longer rehearsals scheduled in the lead up to show week.
•Members must attend all dress and technical rehearsals (this is essential and non-negotiable).
•Members must pay a monthly Membership Fee and Production Fee.
•Members to pay Production Fee prior to starting rehearsals. These fees are non-refundable.
•Minimum sale of tickets required by each member for production they are appearing in – confirmed per production.
•Minimum sale of tickets required by each member for production they are not appearing in – confirmed per production
