CHANGING LIVES THROUGH YOUTH THEATRE

With all four local schools booked to see ALTERED STATES this May, and a PUBLIC performance booked at the Drill Hall, Mullumbimby on May 24th at 7pm, Byron Youth Theatre are flat out devising what could be said as their most challenging production so far.

"Playing characters who are involved in serious drug use is very challenging" commented Sahaj Blatt, one of the Company's long standing members, " this piece is really stretching all of us in terms of acting and trying to find a  balance in providing valuable information as well as realistic scenarios."

Director Lisa Apostolides is confident that BYT will, as usual construct a powerful and thought provoking performance. " BYT members are such a talented, dedicated amazing group of young people, they are facing the demands of this piece with their normal enthusiasm and rigour.  It is wonderful when the Company vote for a 5 hour rehearsal in their holidays, that's commitment!!"

BYT went to the  BLUES FESTIVAL again this year with the BRAIN conducting interviews and quizzes with festival goers as a reminder to have fun without getting messy with alcohol.

Coming up almost immediately after Altered States will be the 2nd PASH Conference on June 3rd & 4th JUNE.  BYT will perform their incredibly exciting and eye brow raising production again this year but this time providing double the amount of performances responding to last year's evaluation outcomes.  Some former members will return for this production with new members also taking on parts.  If you missed PASH last year PLEASE make sure you see it this year.  A fabulous conference on all matters concerning youth sexual health.

BYT are extremely excited and grateful to receive a YOUTH ACTIVITIES grant from Byron Council which will enable them to devise a Forum Theatre production titled "Have Your Say".  This event( scheduled for July/August) will enable young people to comment on the current education system and what changes they believe could make it better for more students.

Director Lisa Apostolides is keen to hear from anyone who can help construct 3 stands for a backdrop for Altered States as well as a camera operator who would be willing to be involved in an evaluation process and promotional video.

Please call on 0403023693 or email Lisa on byronyouththeatre2481@gmail.com