The GYDW is in its 32nd year! Over 2200 young performers have taken to the stage in original shows!
And we're getting ready, taking applications, for our second show of 2025! (Show; Saturday, December 6th at GPAC)!
We'll soon begin writing and rehearsing for a December show, with young performers traveling from across the region to be involved in the original production.
Young performers who are dedicated and enthusiastic for the performing arts are invited to get involved.
Established in 1993, the theatre program is unique in that every production is original and conceived by the participants.
The workshop sessions focus on building performance skills, as well as confidence, team work, vocabulary, communication, responsibility and many other life skills. The main aim is to enhance the young performer’s natural talents, and provide a positive educational theatre experience in a supportive environment.
Drama helps build resilience, well-being, confidence, self esteem, and engagement. Participation exposes young people to essential attributes which help them cope with challenges in life. There is nothing but positives, instilling an appreciation for the performing arts in regional youth.
Young performers build plot, characters, themes and humorous scenes which they find interesting and valuable in expressing their ideas. We incorporate improvisations, theatre sports games, writer’s workshop sessions, the rehearsal process, stage craft, voice projection and a final production open to family, friends and the general public.
All the participants are given good sized roles commensurate with their experience and ability, and they buzz with excitement at performing in front of a large audience.
The Workshop is enhanced by members of the award-winning Here There and Everywhere Theatre Co. The amazing team helps to produce theatre with the wonderfully talented and dedicated young people.
Theatre is all about expressing yourself and viewing the world in unique ways so you can try and make sense of it. It’s also a lot of fun.
The Workshop’s new production kicks off for rehearsals on Wednesday 12th February, with weekly sessions running with school term, for a show in June.
Running from 5:15pm until 6:45pm, weekly rehearsals are conducted at the VRI Hall in Traralgon, and are open to young participants from upper primary/solid reading age through to 17 years.
Final applications for the new show close soon, with bookings essential as places are extremely limited. For further information contact the director on 0409 878 688. Weekly sessions $20.
Taking part in the dramatic arts is one of the best ways to develop the imagination and support creative expression, especially among young people. Collaborating with peers, discussing big ideas and learning the skills of live performance builds confidence and helps prepare kids for real-world challenges. Our curriculum is delivered by industry professionals with a passion for making a difference in young people’s lives.
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