What an incredible time BYT had at the MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL.  Many thanks to Director,  Glenn Wright for making it possible, also our Go Fund Me contributors and the Lions Brunswick Club for providing  the necessary extra funds to refine and rehearse this whacky, slightly political piece of Street Theatre called "Phony Maggot". Initially created from a Youth Activities grant from Byron Council, "Phony Maggot" made it's debut at Splendour in the Grass Festival in July.

"Mullum was a much easier crowd to perform too and I think we have improved the piece alot since Splendour" shared  Company member Kyiahsa Ellbourn.  Great responses were expressed from festival goers on both Saturday and Sunday.

Wednesday 26th November saw the fabulous cast of Mind Made Me ( mental health production) doing their final performance at a Well Being Expo organised by Southern Cross School in Ballina.  The performance stunned the 150 members of the audience with an immediate invitation to come share more performances in the future.

The year is almost at an end and it is with sadness that BYT will be saying farewell to a few members.  Ebony Webb, the amazingly talented performer, dancer and slam poem creator, who has been with the company since Year 8, will be focusing on her HSC studies as well as her dance which is her major passion.  Kyaisha Ellbourn, circus performer extraordinaire and highly talented actor will be moving up the coast to explore new opportunities. Serren Glenn, accomplished actor and singer will also be focusing on her HSC studies.  These young ladies will be sorely missed.

There are still 2 projects currently running for BYT until late December.  Altered States, funded by Nortec Employment and Training Services Community grant, which focuses on illicit drug use, is in research and development stage with BYT members exploring possible mentoring opportunities for young people in the community.  Devising phase will start in 2015.

"Try a Little BYT" a small change grant from Byron Youth Council awarded to Hayley Acton has just recently started.  Director Lisa Apostolides is training some BYT members in devising and facilitating a FREE school holiday workshop for 9-13 year olds on January 13th from 10-12noon. Details to follow!!

BYT members are looking forward to 3 new young people who will be auditioning soon to join the Company.

If you are passionate about theatre and drama, are committed and work well in a group then come join us.  You need to be 14 years+, available on Tuesday afternoons from 4-6pm.

Check us out on facebook : Byron Youth Theatre.  For more information contact Lisa on 0403023693.