The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the free programme, which has also received backing from the town’s MP, is scheduled to run between January and July 2026 and would offer teenagers the chance to gain industry experience across all theatre departments.
Alison Hume, MP for Scarborough and Whitby, who is a former screenwriter and producer, said: “I know how rewarding careers in the creative industries can be and have never ceased to be amazed by the talent in this sector within our community.”
Ms Hume said she believed the initiative would “provide some of the brilliant young people in our area with access to the creative industries and help them fulfil their creative potential”.
Norton previously said the SJT had kickstarted his love of theatre and described it as “a beacon of excellence in my home county”.
Young people between the ages of 15 and 17, who are interested in the scheme, have been advised to apply via the theatre’s website by 31 December.