ABOUT US
how it all began...
Phoenix Youth Productions was formed to allow young performers the opportunity to showcase their skills through performance as well as training. We have created a secure environment which allows students to flourish and entirely be themselves as they work alongside other driven, talented individuals, all selected to make up this elite company.
Phoenix Youth Productions strives to prepare students for the professional world, and prides itself that many current students are looking to audition for professional shows and/or take up conservatoire training, with previous students having already done so. Wherever possible, PYP aims to provide its students with professional opportunities, and to assist with audition preparation when required.
PYP is a company that endeavours to run rehearsals and put on full-scale productions that are of a professional standard, giving our young performers a unique experience that they would not get elsewhere. On top of this, we aim to develop our relationship with the local community by performing at as many events as possible throughout the year; not only does this provide students with more performance opportunities, but it also helps highlight to our pupils the benefits that come with being part of a community. This is something that we value highly, and is a key part of our ethos.
Above all, Phoenix Youth Productions is a school that allows students to have fun, be creative and form friendships as they become part of our ever growing family.
meet the team
GEORGE STROUD
Since graduating in 2017, George has quickly become a sought after composer and musical director. As musical director he has workshopped new musicals, worked closely with professional actors, and has been MD for several productions.
George’s experience stems beyond the world of musical theatre, as many of his credits lie within the world of film and television. Having been assistant to renowned composer James Seymour Brett, George has worked on feature films, arena shows, as well as experiencing live recording sessions in prestigious venues such as Abbey Road Studios and Air studios.
George is slowly building a reputation as an established composer in his own right. Recently his music has been heard on BBC, iTV, and America’s CNN.
Musical Director Credits: Legally Blonde, Banksters – A New Musical Workshop, Oliver!, Edges, Grease
Composer Credits: Alice In Wonderland (ACB Ballet), Eliza’s Big Adventure (Ed Fringe 2018)
Film/ Television/ Arena Credits: Apollo 11: An immersive 360 Adventure (composer assistant), Waiting For Anya (music production assistant), A Wizard’s Tale (score production assistant), Fast and Furious Live (Midi Prep and additional orchestration)
JENNIFER HARRISON
Jennifer is a GSA graduate with many years teaching experience.
From an early age, Jennifer showed a keen interest in musical theatre, gaining qualifications in many disciplines of dance (ballet, tap, commercial, modern jazz, etc) as well as scoring highly in her LAMDA drama exams.
At 16, she took up conservatoire training at Elliot Clarke Theatre School, where she began to develop her skills in choreography. Whilst teaching at Dance Design School of Performing Arts, Jennifer choreographed award-winning routines for their competition teams and worked at many events across the UK.
Jennifer’s credits in training include: Pippin (choreographer), Legally Blonde (director), Hairspray (choreographer), The Wedding Singer (role of Linda), Punk Rock (role of Cissy)
Jennifer’s professional credits include: Grease (director), UK TOUR – Bad Girls (assistant director)
Jennifer also spent time as production assistant to award winning producer Katy Lipson. During her time at Aria Entertainment, Jennifer worked on a number of productions incl Vanities (dir Rocky Plews), The MGM Story (dir Matthew Cole), & From Page to Stage – Season of New Musical Theatre
backstage
Meet the wider team of people who help run the more administrative side to Phoenix Youth Productions, all of whom play a very important and vital role in ensuring everything backstage is running smoothly!
Mike
Dom
Alison
