ALT "In my first week Cheryl gave me the chance to do some directing which I’d never done and it was a bit daunting, but it was also really good because that’s how you learn. I got good feedback from the direction I’d given them and that was really affirmative because you think ‘yes, I can do this.’ So that was a real confidence boost." Isobel Chipp (18)- Sanctuary Assistant Director

ALT I’ve found a real love for the production side of theatre. When I was given this opportunity I couldn’t have been more thankful because it’s just what I need to get a real insight into the industry... From a young age I wanted to act and be a musical theatre performer, but it’s made me love being a company manager and I think it’s what I’ve got my mind set on now. Zac Worstenholme (17) - Sanctuary Company Mgr

ALT Normally you have a script and learn your lines and that’s what you do. But here, the actors have asked questions about some of the lines and sometimes it might get cut because the actor has said ‘I don’t think my character would say this.’.. it’s teaching us to speak up if we have something to say about our character. I think we’ve learned that we can use our voice. Ellie Klemm (17) - Sanctuary chorus member

ALT Coming into this I thought it would be very strict but they have a laugh and they know when to be serious. It’s calmed my nerves about going into the industry. It’s made me realise I can just be myself and I don’t have to put on this façade. I can have a laugh but also get my work done. I’m proud of myself... Eloise Degenhart (17) - Sanctuary chorus member