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Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 402 634 820

Address: P.O Box 493 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 Tonight the LYTE Senior Company wrapped their final theatre program for 2019; sharing (with family and friends) an original theatre work they have collaboratively developed. I was bowled over by their writing and performances, and by their deep awareness, empathy, articulation, humour, vulnerability and intelligence. All under the beautiful guidance and direction of Amanda Phillips. Young artists creating new theatre work from the ground up and confidently sharing their voice inspiring and exciting stuff, and more of it please Congratulations Amanda Phillips and LYTE Senior Company on an exceptional 2019 of theatre.

25.01.2022 ACTOR POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE! LYTE starts next week and we can not wait to meet our 2020 ensemble :) There are still some positions available in our PRE-JUNIOR ENSEMBLE (grades prep-2) and MIDDLE COMPANY (grades 5-8).... We have a fabulous year of theatre planned and an extraordinary team of artists to work with you. Contact Jane today (at [email protected]) to secure your membership and become an actor with LYTE.

24.01.2022 Happy Monday! A little drop of joy and some happy faces to help kick off your week. Stay tuned for some exciting LYTE updates in the days ahead. ... Take care, friends :)

23.01.2022 NEW FOR 2020! LYTE is proud to launch a new Pre-Junior theatre program, for children in Prep to Grade 2. An awesome opportunity to join the fabulous company LYTE; make friends and have fun, develop drama skills, creativity, confidence and teamwork; and put on a show!... We will focus on building both performance and interpersonal skills through our inclusive, student centred programs. Our three tailor-made programs encourage individuality, teamwork and public speaking, whilst building confidence from within. The Pre-Junior program is run by Renée Bakker, LYTE’s Junior Company Director. Renée is well known to many of you already, having directed the Junior Company in The Jungle Book and Twist. She has an international pedigree in drama teaching and performing, and is looking forward to teaching the Pre-Junior class. For more information, or to register your place, please email Renée at [email protected]

23.01.2022 OPENS IN ONE WEEK - make your ticket booking today! We can’t wait to share TWIST with you all. And now, here’s another chance to MEET THE ACTOR! Angus Richardson is one of LYTE’s wonderful Junior Company actors, and is performing in our upcoming production of TWIST. The production features beautiful performances from our ensemble, and will be a great theatre experience for the whole family. Your Name: Angus Richardson... Your Age: 10 How long have you been a member of LYTE? Three years What is the character you play in your show? I play a Police Constable Why do you love being involved in theatre? I've learned new things and met some excellent people who make me happy. Mostly because acting and theatre let's me be the 'real me'. What is your favourite story of all time? How to Train Your Dragon. Why should people come and see your show? It's a great story, it's got great music. We work really well as a team. It’s going to be epic! TWIST Adapted by Renée Bakker from the story by Charles Dickens Directed by Renée Bakker, with Delia Breen and Rebecca Howard Earl Arts Centre 2, 3 & 4 December at 6pm Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHJ Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Angus from his 2018 production of A Christmas Peter Pan - directed by Amanda Phillips with Cara Tatnell.

21.01.2022 A fantastic article. Thank you to one of our amazing LYTE mums (Billie) for sharing with us. Because creativity - at its core - involves being courageous enough to use action to think differently. It's taking a step and seeing where it will take you without knowing the answer beforehand. It is the fundamental architecture of how we evolve humanely. How we act responsively and with agility. How we communicate with empathy and urgency. And how we feel alive.... We can’t wait to be back in the studio soon with our young artists; to be re-connecting and creating theatre that helps us see our world in a new way.

19.01.2022 ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY! Come and embrace the magic of theatre with Once Upon A Pine: the Adventures of Pinocchio. LYTE believe the Arts are essential to life, and to building connected, wise and empathetic communities. We’d love to welcome you to the theatre for our final show for 2019. And now, here’s another chance to MEET THE ACTOR! Your Name: Imogen... Your Age: 12 How long have you been a member of LYTE? Nearly 2 years What is the character you play in your show? Part of the thicket bush and a narrator Why do you love being involved in theatre? Because it is great fun, and because I get to feel how it is to be someone else What is your favourite story of all time? Harry Potter at the moment (and maybe forever) Why should people come and see your show? Because it is funny, but also has some suspenseful and sad moments, it is good for all ages ONCE UPON A PINE: The Adventures of Pinocchio Earl Arts Centre 9 and 10 December at 6pm by Tommy Jamerson inspired by and adapted from the stories of Carlo Collodi directed by Amanda Phillips with Antonio Zanchetta Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHT Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Imogen from the 2018 LYTE production of A Christmas Peter Pan, directed by Amanda Phillips with Cara Tatnell.

18.01.2022 ONLY 2 DAYS TO OPENING! Once Upon A Pine: the Adventures of Pinocchio, is an absolute delight and a visual feast. This is not to miss theatre, brought to you by an amazing creative team. Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHT And now, please, MEET THE ACTOR! ... Name: Annabel Age: 13 How long have you been a member of LYTE? I have been doing LYTE for two years now What is the character you play in your show? I play Hop the rabbit Why do you love being involved in theatre? I love being in theatre because acting in general makes me happy, but when I’m doing it In front of an audience I feel like everything I have worked hard for has paid off. What is your favourite story of all time? I love the series Harry Potter because when I read it/ watch it I feel magical Why should people come and see your show? I believe we have worked very hard to put on this show and there is something very special about it. When we perform it as an ensemble, we come alive and create magic. ONCE UPON A PINE: The Adventures of Pinocchio Earl Arts Centre 9 and 10 December at 6pm by Tommy Jamerson inspired by and adapted from the stories of Carlo Collodi directed by Amanda Phillips with Antonio Zanchetta Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Annabel from the 2018 LYTE production of Tails Of Hamelin, directed by Amanda Phillips with Antonio Zanchetta.

17.01.2022 NEW PRE-JUNIOR ENSEMBLE PROGRAM! LYTE now includes an exciting Pre-Junior Ensemble, specially created for children in Prep-Grade 2. This is an awesome opportunity to join LYTE; make friends and have fun, develop drama skills, creativity, confidence and teamwork!... The Pre-Junior program is run by Renée Bakker, LYTE’s Junior Company Director. Renée is well known to many of you already, having directed the Junior Company in The Jungle Book and Twist. She has an international pedigree in drama teaching and performing, and is looking forward to teaching the Pre-Junior ensemble in Term 3. For more information, or to register your place, please email Renée at [email protected]

16.01.2022 OPENS MONDAY! We can’t wait to share TWIST with you all. And now, here’s another chance to MEET THE ACTOR! Your Name: Cate Rose Hutchings Your Age: 9 years old... How long have you been a member of LYTE? This is my second year of LYTE. What is the character you play in your show? I play a Chestnut Vendor and Narrator. Why do you love being involved in theatre? Because it lets me run away, like Ballet, from the real world to a new story and a new place. What is your favourite story of all time? Alice in Wonderland, because of the all the versions available and the way they are all different in the design and storytelling. Each one is another way to tell a fantastic tale of adventure in a wonderful place. Why should people come and see your show? TWIST is an exciting and old story, that will teach you lessons on historical times and the way people were treated. TWIST Adapted by Renée Bakker from the story by Charles Dickens Directed by Renée Bakker, with Delia Breen and Rebecca Howard Earl Arts Centre 2, 3 & 4 December at 6pm Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHJ Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Cate from her 2018 LYTE production of A Christmas Peter Pan directed by Amanda Phillips with Cara Tatnell.

14.01.2022 Once Upon A Pine: the Adventures of Pinocchio OPENS MONDAY 9 DECEMBER. The production features awesome design from director Amanda Phillips, and beautiful performances from our ensemble. This is a not-to-miss theatre experience for the whole family. Tickets are still available, but book today (www.trybooking.com/BDCHT) as they are sure to sell out quickly! ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 BE PART OF LAUNCESTON YOUTH THEATRE ENSEMBLE IN 2020! Have you always wanted to try an acting or drama class? Would you like to perform on the stage? Do you want to meet new people, have fun and develop your confidence? LYTE are thrilled to open enrolments for our 2020 ensemble, for young people from grades Prep-12.... We’d love to have the opportunity to welcome you to LYTE. For more information please message us today or contact Jane at [email protected]

13.01.2022 MEET THE ACTOR! Mieke Burch is one of LYTE’s wonderful Middle Company actors, and is performing in our upcoming production of Once Upon A Pine: the Adventures of Pinocchio. The production features beautiful performances from our ensemble, and will be a brilliant theatre experience for the whole family. We’d love to share our show with you. Your Name: Mieke Burch Your Age: 14... How long have you been a member of LYTE? This is my fourth year at LYTE. What is the character you play in your show? The Blue-Haired Fairy. Why do you love being involved in theatre? I love acting and figuring out who a character is. But I also love being on stage, it's really exciting and exhilarating because you only have one chance each show. I love seeing all the people there who are weird and quirky and fun. Each Tuesday, after having to get through school, I get to go to theatre and let all my stress go. What is your favourite story of all time? My favourite story... that's hard because there are so many books, movies and television series that I love. But one of the many would be the Lord of the Rings. I read the books and watched the movies and loved both. I love them because the characters so real and it makes me want to leave this world and disappear into a world of ents, elves, dwarves and hobbits. Why should people come and see your show? Because it's a well-known story but there are some twists and turns that make it so much more fun and interesting. You still have the same shape and ideas, but there's more humour and ideas to be played with. And finally, to play the characters, we've got a really great cast of wonderful people. I really think it's going to be a lot of fun. ONCE UPON A PINE: The Adventures of Pinocchio Earl Arts Centre 9 and 10 December at 6pm by Tommy Jamerson inspired by and adapted from the stories of Carlo Collodi directed by Amanda Phillips with Antonio Zanchetta Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHT Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Mieke from the 2018 LYTE production of Tails Of Hamelin, directed by Amanda Phillips with Antonio Zanchetta.

12.01.2022 Are you in grade 6, 7 or 8 this year? Have you always wanted to try an acting class? Would you like to perform on the stage? Do you want to meet new people, have fun and develop your confidence? Well 2020 is your year to become part of the LYTE Middle Company! And this is your chance to work with an amazing teacher and performer! We are thrilled to welcome Alana Lane to our creative team, as LYTE's Middle Company director (grades 6-8). ... Alana brings a wealth of experience to LYTE having taught drama for 20 years and most recently seen on stage as Galinda/Glinda in Encore Theatre Company’s "Wicked", as Mrs Banks in Encore's production of "Mary Poppins", and in Mudlark Theatre's "One Day Projects". Don’t miss your chance to work with this incredible artist and be part of LYTE in 2020. Enrolments are now open - contact Jane today at [email protected]

11.01.2022 MEET THE ACTOR! Edie Burns is one of LYTE’s wonderful Junior Company actors, and is performing in our upcoming production of TWIST. The production features beautiful performances from our ensemble, and will be a brilliant theatre experience for the whole family. We’d love to share our show with you. Your Name: Edie Burns... Your Age: 12 How long have you been a member of LYTE? I have been a member of LYTE for three years. What character do you play in TWIST? I am playing the role of Fagin, in the twisted version of the classic tale Oliver Twist, TWIST. Why do you love being involved in theatre? I love that being involved in theatre gives you the chance to express yourself creatively. I also love being able to be myself without fear of being judged. This may seem strange seeming you’re playing a completely different person, but when you are given the chance to meet other quirky, slightly crazy and possibly creatively insane people, you feel truly at home! What is your favourite story of all time? That is an extremely difficult question. I love Harry Potter, but I always enjoyed Enid Blyton books such as ‘The Naughtiest Girl in the School’ and ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’. ‘The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe’ always enchanted me and the storey of Ballet Shoes has been read many times. Some of my favourites have been: ‘The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place’, series, The ‘Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone’ series and ‘The Secret Garden’. I always enjoy a good mystery, fantasy or adventure but I could never chose just one favourite as I love reading. Why should people come and see your show? TWIST is an excellent play full of scenes that are funny, sad, happy and thrilling! The notorious Bill Sikes will keep you on the edge of your seat. You will love kind hearted Nancy and the vendors, market sellers and dotty Mrs Grimwig will have you in stitches (I promise). The magical set and props will enchant you thanks to all the behind the scenes work. And there is lots of fun audience participation! Overall TWIST is an absolutely wonderful play! TWIST Adapted by Renée Bakker from the story by Charles Dickens Directed by Renée Bakker, with Delia Breen and Rebecca Howard Earl Arts Centre 2, 3 & 4 December at 6pm Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHJ Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Edie (featured on the right as Peter Pan) from her 2018 production of A Christmas Peter Pan; directed by Amanda Phillips with Cara Tatnell.

11.01.2022 LYTE are proud to announce our next major theatre project; a collaboration with the remarkable Tasmanian writer Cameron Hindrum to create a new theatre work for our young artists. This play commission will see Cameron writing a brand new play for LYTE (to be performed in 2021). Our creative development process kicks off today, giving LYTE actors the unique opportunity to engage with a professional writer (throughout the development process) and to act as a driving force for ...the work. We need our kids to hear their own unique voices and see themselves in art; to give them the opportunity to reimagine our world and a new way forward. Through this project we hope to invigorate their craft and empower them as theatre makers of the future. This is an exciting chapter for LYTE; our previous original (mainstage) production was produced in 2011, premiering as part of Ten Days on the Island Festival before a subsequent tour to Canada. We’re excited for the possibilities and the creative journey ahead. And we look forward to sharing the stages of our project with you all.

11.01.2022 LYTE are thrilled to recommence our classes in Term 3, and enrolments are open for young people from Prep-grade 12 :) Our company now includes an exciting Pre-Junior Ensemble, specially created for children in Prep-Grade 2. Participation in theatre builds courage and confidence, and develops imagination, creative thinking, mindfulness, communication and social skills.... As a LYTE member, you will participate in exciting theatre workshops and performances, and make amazing new friends. Over the past 22 years, LYTE has delivered meaningful theatre experiences to thousands of young Tasmanians. We’d love to have the opportunity to welcome you to LYTE. Contact: Jane Johnson E: [email protected] PH: 0402634820

10.01.2022 I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being. Oscar Wilde We love this quote. And we’d love to share our theatre with you. Please join us for one (or both!) of our end of year shows. TWIST ... Earl Arts Centre 2, 3 & 4 December at 6pm. Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHJ ONCE UPON A PINE: The Adventures of Pinocchio Earl Arts Centre 9 and 10 December at 6pm. Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHT

09.01.2022 I will be forever grateful for my mum enrolling me in LYTE; the best experience, the best environment. I learnt so, so much from the amazing teachers and mentors. The friendships I made I will have for a life time. Charlotte Edwards (18 years old) Charlotte started with LYTE as a 10 year old. It was an absolute joy to work with her, and it’s been an honour to watch her development as an incredible artist and human being. Charlotte has just graduated from Launceston Col...lege and we can’t wait to watch (and support) her as she embarks on her next life chapter as an emerging artist. ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR OUR 2020 ENSEMBLE :) Contact Jane today for more information for your child at [email protected]

07.01.2022 ONLY 1 DAY TO OPENING! Once Upon A Pine: the Adventures of Pinocchio is in final dress runs today and is shaping up to be very special indeed. Come and join LYTE for our final production for 2019. Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHT And now, allow us to introduce you to one of our amazing actors! ... Name: Harry Richardson Age: 14 years How long have you been a member with LYTE? This is my 5th year with LYTE. What is the character you play in your show? The Coachman. Not to give too much away, but I’ve really enjoyed the challenge of developing this character as it was my first opportunity to play a villain. Why do you love being involved with theatre? I’ve always been drawn to and involved in the theatre since a very young age. I love the process of immersing myself into different characters and stories. The company is a really inclusive community and we have a great time putting together a production. What is your favourite story of all time? It’s so hard to chose just one but I love stories of Greek and Roman Mythology. Why should people come and see the show? It’s a great classic story but this show has some different elements and the way we have put it together is really interesting and unique. Well worth coming to watch! ONCE UPON A PINE: The Adventures of Pinocchio Earl Arts Centre 9 and 10 December at 6pm by Tommy Jamerson inspired by and adapted from the stories of Carlo Collodi directed by Amanda Phillips with Antonio Zanchetta Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHT Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Harry from the 2018 LYTE production of Tails Of Hamelin, directed by Amanda Phillips with Antonio Zanchetta.

05.01.2022 MEET THE ACTOR Lily Keeling is one of LYTE’s wonderful Junior Company actors, and is performing in our upcoming production of TWIST. The production features beautiful performances from our ensemble, and will be a brilliant theatre experience for the whole family. We’d love to share our show with you. Your Name: Lily Keeling Your Age: 9 years Your Role in TWIST is: Newspaper Girl ... Why do you love being involved in theatre?: Because I love performing. What is your favourite story?: Harry Potter Why should people come and see TWIST?: I think you will really get involved in people’s characters. You will also find lots of humour, happiness and sadness in the show. TWIST Adapted by Renée Bakker from the story by Charles Dickens Directed by Renée Bakker, with Delia Breen and Rebecca Howard Earl Arts Centre 2, 3 & 4 December at 6pm Bookings at www.trybooking.com/BDCHJ Photo Credit: photo by LASphotography. Image of Lily from her 2018 production of A Christmas Peter Pan, directed by Amanda Phillips with Cara Tatnell.

04.01.2022 CLASSES POSTPONED Due to the current public health situation, we have made the incredibly hard decision at LYTE to cancel classes for the foreseeable future. While schools remain open, and we are not affected by the Federal Government’s advice to cap indoor public gatherings to under 100, we believe the suspension of classes is in the best interests of our families, our staff and students, and the greater community.... We will regularly update you on the status of classes, as we all take this journey together. You are all precious; please take care and know that we are thinking of everyone in our beautiful community at this very tough time. LYTE is a place of meaning and joy for so many young people. We can’t wait to get back to what we love doing: making connections and making theatre. Jane and the LYTE creative team xxx