Without my grant from Richmond council many years ago, I would never have been able to enjoy my three years at Central. That seems to have become harder and harder in recent years; who knows how many young actors are lost to us, due to lack of funds.
Central's decision to get rid of all charges comes after many actors, including Dench, have bemoaned the prohibitive costs of attending multiple auditions and the lack of support for hopeful actors from working-class backgrounds.
We must push back against a creeping narrative that says the arts are elitist, that they are only for a select few. It has never been more important to stand together, united, and say that everyone is welcome in our sector and in our institutions.
#royal-central-school-of-speech-and-drama #audition-fees #aspiring-actors #diversity-and-inclusion #arts-accessibility
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