The Youth Theatre program is conducted by local theatre director Danny Gibson.

PCYC’s Youth Theatre program allows students aged between 5 and 16 the chance to learn valuable theatre skills in a fun, interactive and confidence-building environment.  The annual major musical is complemented by additional performance opportunities throughout the year. 

In these classes, students cover all areas of spoken skill development and performance work.  Students are involved in a variety of practical tasks, including language, improvisation and scripted drama.

Express dramatic ideas and learn dramatic skills.

• Convey thoughts and feelings through improvisations;

• Build role-playing skills;

• Work within a group to present a short scene that incorporates expressive movement;

• Use the voice to establish a character;

• Understand basic acting terminology;

• Build confidence on and off the stage;

• Learn to communicate effectively by utilising non-verbal activities such as mime;

• Establish a credible and/or believable character that conveys a degree of mood and meaning.

Prepare, rehearse and present a range of activities within a given time frame.

• Work to set deadlines;

• Use time effectively;

• Organise and retain written scripts and/or other materials;

• Be punctual and prepared;

• Rehearse or prepare work outside class time;

• Demonstrate commitment when undertaking activities within a given time frame.

Grasp dramatic techniques and terminology.

• Understand basic stage directions and positions on stage;

• Learn the importance of lighting in establishing mood, atmosphere and time and place;

• Recognise different styles of delivery such as melodramatic acting;

• Understand Drama terminology.

Learn, memorise and recall a variety of drama exercises and information.

• Put to memory theoretical knowledge learnt in class;

• Memorise a monologue and present short scenes rehearsed in class;

• Learn lines.

Classes are conducted weekly, with additional sessions required whilst a production is being rehearsed.  New enrolments are always welcome; though, due to class sizes being capped at 25, places do fill quickly.  Session times can be obtained by contacting the Launceston PCYC on 6344 2411.

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