David Copperfield: Rehearsal Day One!

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The first day of Youth Theatre is always a strange one. For the past four years I have walked into a brand new group of people with new skills and ideas and it is amazing. You're suddenly thrown into a lively and full-on atmosphere. There's nowhere to hide, but no one wants to. There's no pressure or overly high expectations of anyone. The directors, Niall, Barbara and Maureen, only want to see you grow onstage as well as offstage, and I have never found myself in a more intense yet inspiring environment.

The first day is quite obviously the toughest, but also the most exciting. You get an idea for the characters and scenarios the company will bring to life, as well as the people you're about to spend every day for the next (almost!) three weeks with. I already can't wait for next year! 
Script for David Copperfield

 Emily Cooper, Youth Theatre regular.
(Uriah Heep in David Copperfield)

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