SUMMER SEASON AND NEW TERM
The youth theatre year ended with two successful projects. You'll be Framed at Llanfyllin Workhouse was two happy days of making theatre and huge props
(click here for picture gallery).
This was followed by a three-day project in August for a select group of seniors, who created and performed a strong and thought-provoking play, and performed it to a large invited audience. The play remained nameless (though it became known as A Scarf called Joe - you had to be there ........
The new year started on 23 September, with all three groups working on Wednesday evenings at Welshpool High School. There are many plans for the coming year - watch this space.
A date for diaries: the Annual General Meeting is provisionally booked for Wednesday 25 November, in Theatr Clera.
HOODIES, TEE-SHIRTS (and BADGES)
Special offer to past and present MYT members We can supply -
Excellent quality. All sizes from child 12/13, to S, M, L, EXL, EEXL If you wish to order one, contact us by email, mytheatre@fsmail.net.
Don't forget - metal badges also available, red on silver, £2.50 each
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2009
At the Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 28 January 2009, the serving Trustees were re-elected. Sam Hewitt was also re-elected as youth theatre member representative. The annual report and accounts for 2007/08 are available to download.
The Chair, Jane Howells, spoke of the full and successful 25th year of operation. It is very rewarding to know that the youth theatre was still in such demand, with over 60 young people attending weekly, and more on the waiting list. The director, group leaders and members were thanked for their hard work and dedication, as well as the "invisible" volunteers who worked in the background and contributed so much to the success.
Annual Report 07-08
Addrodiad Blynyddol 07-08
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SUCCESS!
MYT is 25 Years Young!
Saturday 5 April 2008 took its place in the annals of the Youth Theatre as the day when we celebrated 25 years of fun and success, and reunited "old" members from every major production since our foundation in 1983.
click here for images of the party.
The performance of Celebration was devised to draw on as many past productions as possible, and was a tribute to the people who made MYT what it is today - one of the most long-lived, popular and successful youth theatres in the UK. An extensive display of our past glories was on view in the theatre foyer.
Performance was followed by party. Jane Howells had created a wonderful birthday cake (see pic), and Penny Jones provided a superb buffet spread. There's a selection of pics in the gallery, which sum up some of the atmosphere. Ginny wants to thank everyone for coming, and making it such a special occasion, and, especially, for the gifts and commemorative books, full of thoughful comments, which sum up completely what MYT is all about. Here's to the next 25 years!
We have produced a commemorative booklet (above) and will be happy to send a copy to any "old" member or supporter who would like one. Email with your address. to:
Ginny Graham
mytheatre@fsmail.net
charity no. 516040
Our Work
MYT is an independent youth theatre, with charity status, based in Welshpool, Powys.
It provides professionally-led, year-round workshops, projects and productions to young people from 10 upwards, in age-related groups. Currently, there are approximately 70 active members.
Membership is open. No auditions, nor selection - the only requirement is that members work together with good humour and commitment, and respect for the work they do together. At times, there will be a waiting list for entry to certain groups, because so many people want to join.
Over the years MYT has enabled hundreds of young people to enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive environment, to explore their own and others’ creative ideas, and entertain many different kinds of audiences - locally, further afield, and in other countries.
Joining Us
We work in age/school-year related groups. Juniors are primary school years 5 and 6, intermediates secondary school years 7 and 8, and seniors generally enter from year 9 and seldom leave until after they leave school - but can stay until they are 21.
> Term fees are currently £25, for approximately 10 workshops.
> Low-income families can pay at a concessionary rate.
> Special projects usually cost £10 per day.
When we have waiting lists, they operate strictly on a first-come basis. Places are offered as they come available.
Ginny Graham
If you want to be put on a waiting list, and told about future opportunities, send your name, age, school year and full details to:
mytheatre@fsmail.net
WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US . . .
In 1997, an assessor from the National Theatre saw the production of Asleep Under the Dark Earth which was subsequently invited for performance at the Cottesloe.
In his report he said:
“This is clearly a well organised and popular youth theatre with a tradition of innovative staging (and) mutual support . . . a really happy company inspired and encouraged by strong direction.
There is a strong sense of the company’s identity and tradition. A preference for simple and striking images and a respect for the ensemble over the individual. This style has emerged over years and there is a sense of continuity in the return of former members, some now drama students, to watch and support. Commitment is clearly not a problem. I was struck by their confidence and belief in the company above and beyond a single show.
They expect high standards of themselves and clearly achieve them.”
the Mechanicals from Midsummer Night's Dream