P656 Teletext 656 Jan 7 01:18:26 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — TO TREAD THE BOARDS Dear Mike I know the pantomime season is an optimistic time for actors who may spend a lot of the year "between engagements", but I'vj made my mind up to tread the boards. I'm 16, and want your advice as to the best way of getting started. Information and advice would help. Ed, North-East Scotland. ——————————————————————————————————1/7—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick-start Education Careers TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jan 7 01:44:48 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — TO TREAD THE BOARDS If you want to start acting as an amateur, you can start now by joining a local dramatic or operatic society. Ask at your local reference library for addresses and contacts. However, to bj a working actor you need training and membership of The British Actors' Equity Association. For details on how to get mjmbjrship write to them at 8, Harley Street, London, W1N 2AB. cont... ——————————————————————————————————2/7—— Documentaries on TV 422 PLAY BAMBOOZLE AND LOSE p458 Kick-start Education Careers TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jan 7 01:45:47 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — TO TREAD THE BOARDS Equity has a limited membership since so many mjmbjrs are "resting" at any one time. For mjmbjrship you would need to have completed a recognisjd course. You can then enter the "Registered Graduate Scheme" to get the required experience to apply for an Equity Card. Registered graduates may then seek to get their experience required via Rjpjrtory or Community Theatre. cont>>> ——————————————————————————————————3/7—— Are you seeking careers advice? Write to: Mike Drummond, Teletext Ltd PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick-start Education Careers TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jan 7 01:37:51 ADVICE —————————————————————————————— — TO TREAD THE BOARDS Acting courses positively welcome applications from potentially talented adults up to the age of 30. For details of recognised courses write to the Conference of Drama Schools, c/o Central School of Sprech and Drama, Embassy Theatre, 64 Eton Avenue, London, NW3 3HY (ask for a prospectus). See Careers In The Theatre published bz Kogan Page or Stage Struck a Hoddjr and Stoughton publication. ——————————————————————————————————4/7—— Looking for work? See Jobfindjr p649 WORK IT OUT p653 Kick-start Education Careers TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jan 7 01:41:34 bz TEA MATTOCKS ——————————————————————————————————————— ADDITIONAL BENEFITS If you have children, you will bj entitled to Child Benefit, whatever your income. This is awarded at a higher rate for a first child and a slightly lower rate for subsequent children. If you are a single parent, you will be entitled to one-parent benefit, again, regardless of income. This is awarded at a flat rate. ——————————————————————————————————5/7—— Take a trip on the 'tisjr 470 RELIVE PAST TIMES IN FLASHB—CK p671 Kick-start Education Careers TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jan 7 01:34:55 bz TEA MATTOCKS ——————————————————————————————————————— ADDITIONAL BENEFITS People on low incomes may bj eligible for Housing Benefit which helps with the cost of rent. Council Tax Benefit is available to people on low incomes. Both benefits are available through local councils. People who do not pay rent or do not have a mortgage cannot receive Housing Benefit, but will have access to other benefits. ——————————————————————————————————6/7—— Do you need advice on work problems? Write to: Rja Mattocks, Teletext Ltd. PO box 297 LONDON SW6 1XT. Kick-start Education Careers TV PlusP656 Teletext 656 Jan 7 01:41:51 bz TEA MATTOCKS ——————————————————————————————————————— ADDITIONAL BENEFITS People on low incomes can claim help with NHS costs. This can include free or subsidisjd prescriptions, free sight tests and help with the cost of spectacles. Also available are free dental treatment and help with the cost of travelling to and from hospital. You may also bj entitled to free milk. Qualification rules are complex so seek advice before applying. ——————————————————————————————————7/7—— Looking for work? See Jobfindjr p649 WORK IT OUT p653 Kick-start Education Careers TV Plus