Education Special : Stage School Australia
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Education Special : Stage School Australia

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What does the Victorian Youth Theatre offer their students? Victorian Youth Theatre (VYT) advances young people’s personal skills through training in the performing arts.  Our whole aim is to foster self-confidence and bring out the best in kids.  Some kids come to us knowing that acting is the number one thing they want to do, others come to learn some new skills and discover a new set of friends with similar interests.  

Tell us about Victorian Youth Theatre. The VYT has been operating for more than 30 years and runs classes for young people aged eight to 18 at sixteen locations across Melbourne.  We offer the chance to develop successful like skills, structure a progression from novice to advanced classes, bi-annual recitals and great value.

How do your teachings influence positive change? Research proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that active participation in the arts positively impacts on young people’s development.  There are so many success stories at the VYT, where young students start off being super shy and a bit apprehensive about it all in the beginning.  We get to see these young minds develop in confidence to the point where they don’t want to get off the stage – it’s wonderful to see.

What is some exciting Stage School news you would like to share? Auditions to join the VYT are open for young people to come and give it a whirl. The auditions are fun and very supportive, so even if you’ve never done anything like this before, everyone is welcome.  Bookings can be made by calling 8199 8344.  We are also presenting SHREK the Musical Jr. at the Union Theatre this July.  Tickets are on sale now at www.shrek-jr.com.au.