Perth Youth Theatre
...is our thriving and inclusive theatre company for young people aged 4 - 18 yrs with over 200 members. Unique in Perthshire, and one of the most dynamic youth theatres in Scotland, we run weekly workshops that teach about all aspects of theatre from acting to sound and lights!
Perth Youth Theatre is highly regarded and one of Scotland's leading youth theatres, creating exciting work for and by young people and setting high artistic standards. We encourage young people to take ownership of their work and in a wider sense to take responsibility for their actions and their futures.
A young person-centred organisation we actively encourage input and decision making by the participants. Perth Youth Theatre allows members to work with theatre specialists in a professional theatre environment.
Perth Youth Theatre also has a training scheme for trainee Youth Theatre tutors which is unique in Scotland.
"Operating YT shows gave me experience in many different fields along with helping me to find ways of tackling difficult challenges relating to technical production. It also helped immeasurably with my application for the BA Hons course in Technical Theatre at RSAMD for which I have just been accepted"
We employ professional tutors, designers and directors to raise production values and to provide career development opportunities for young people in all aspects of theatre.
Juniors (P1 - 3 and P4 - 7): Saturday mornings
S1 -2 group: Tuesday evenings
S3 - 4 group: Wednesday evenings
S5 - 6 group: Thursday evenings
"Youth theatre is a great experience. A great way to meet people, a great way to practice techniques. The opportunity to take part in a performance was fantastic. Thank you!"
You can apply to join PYT during July and August. Anyone who has applied will be invited along to a taster workshop so you can try us out before finally committing to join the group.
Applications for session 2011/12 have now closed. Applications for 2012/13 will open in June 2012.