Young People's Theatre Newcastle

OVER 70 YEARS OF THEATRE MAKING

Theatre for young people by young people

Young People’s Theatre, Newcastle, Inc. (YPT) is the premier theatrical training institution for youth in the Hunter and has nurtured the careers of many young people with aspirations to continue in the industry. It has provided training and performance opportunities for young people between the ages of 8 and 18 for over 70 years.

400 students attend weekly classes at YPT. As well as staging 6 productions a year, YPT provides technical training and mentors youth directors.

THEATRE SCHOOL

YPT Theatre School offers a structured drama program for students from Year 2 to Yr 12 to follow their interests and develop theatre skills. YPT is beneficial for all children interested in drama and the performing arts. No drama experience is required to enrol. Drama develops many personal and social capabilities including confidence, teamwork, collaboration, self awareness, coordination, body awareness, literacy, concentration, creative thinking and empathy for others. Many of our past students credit YPT classes for developing them from a person who was anxious speaking in front of others, to being a confident communicator. The benefits of drama extend well beyond performing on a stage in front of an audience.

★ Extension Classes

YPT offers extension classes to currently enrolled drama students in:

○ Musical Theatre

○ Sing Act Move

○ Dance, Jazz + Tap

○ Private Singing tuition (30mins)

○ Private Drama tuition (30mins)

○ Private Tap tuition (30mins)

○ Small Group Singing tuition (groups of 3 students)

○ Behind the Scenes (Tech)

○ Sparkle Choir

○ Sparkle Troupe

★ Senior Student Courses (Years 11-12 + post-school options)

We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences through to adulthood. Students can choose one or more of the 3 Think Beyond programs depending upon their personal preferences and schedule. They can also add on extension classes including Behind the Scenes, Jazz, Tap and Private tuition.

★ Behind the Scenes Class

YPT students in Year 8 and above can apply to join our backstage Technical Team, which plays a vital part in every production. Over time, students may form part of the stage crew, stage management, lighting, sound or fly operations.

★ Sparkle & Shine Concert

The Sparkle and Shine Concert is directed by tutors in our Drama School, and is a celebration of what YPT stands for – theatre for young people by young people.

The annual concert supports the YPT Remembers Reuben Scholarship.

YPT students perform in a selection of numbers from Musical Theatre pieces to dance, drama and more! The concert will also feature special performances from Sparkle Choir and Sparkle Troupe.

Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers

Accepts NSW Active Kids Vouchers