Doorstep supports young people to develop their skills, creative work and careers in the arts. Our Pathway programmes supporting young people’s progression as emerging artists, producers, technicians and theatre-makers.
If you’re interested in getting experience of working professionally in the arts or want to explore creative progression routes now and in the future, look through the links to our programmes below and get in touch with us!
Our Pathways strand provides opportunities for young people aged 13-25 to create their own alternate pathways, developing skills as young leaders, artists, theatre-makers, tech & production teams, producers and active agents of change.
Foot in the Door
Our Foot in the Door mentorship programme creates clear progression routes for young people who aspire to become emerging artists. If you are interested in working professionally in the arts, Foot in the Door provides work experience opportunities and internships as well as paid apprentice and assistant roles, with opportunities to get involved in creative work across all of Doorsteps varied programmes. You can find out more here.
Work Experience
Doorstep Arts does host students for work experience – we do have a limited number of spaces available, and young people or parents/carers are recommended to fill in the online portal as early as possible to express their interest. Any questions, just email Helen – helen@doorsteparts.co.uk.
Make it Happen Crew
Doorstep Arts provides support for young people who want to explore pathways into tech & production roles, including LX design, sound design, scenic design, producing, costume, make-up, marketing and more.
- Training sessions
- Mentoring support
- Industry pairings and shadowing opportunities
To find out more about our Pathways opportunities, email the Pathways Producer, Helen Gilbert – helen@doorsteparts.co.uk.