About

Alan Palmer and his daughter Charlotte. Founder of NYT and Director of the Driftwood return season 2003

Kelly Johnson and Caleb Ross
"Hey arent you that guy from TV..."

Since it’s beginning’s in the early 1980’s by founder Alan Palmer, NYT as been a hatchery for Northland Talent. The structure of seasons have taken many forms over the years. Originally for 14yr olds up, we now accommodate 10yrs and up for Shows and 7yrs up for Holiday programmes.

NYT strives to employ professional directors and designers from around the country to ensure a quality experience for actor and audience. Many NYT actors and staff have gone on to careers within the performing arts sector.

Some of the past members

Suzy Cato (original Driftwood cast)
Craig Parker
Anna Cameron (Playmarket NZ)
Sam Scott (Massive – Auckland)
William Davis
Caleb Ross
Kieran Hutchison
Rachel House
Sean Allan
Milo Cawthorne
Laurel Devenie

Who we are

Chairperson
George Skuse

Joint Secretaries
Damian Pullan

Treasurer
Shiree Whitehead

Artistic Director
Peter Larsen
director@nyt.org.nz

Co-ordinator
Rose Daly
The Hub of the trust!

Phone (09) 438 4453

Trust Members
Shiree Whitehead
George Skuse
Peter Larsen
Damian Pullan
Natasha Foster
Axelle Faur
Ceilidh Morrison-Smith

Friends of the Trust
Maria and Brian Satterfield
Shona Kelly
Kelly Johnson
Jan Fisher
Jarrod Tuck
Alexandra Hannam
Ashley Kelly
Lilicherie McGregor
Francie Warrington
Jessica Malcolm
Ashley Sharp
Rob Pollock

Youth Reps
Zara Skuse
Genevieve Taylor
Rori Evans
Lutz Hamm
Anthony Crum