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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..."
Northland Youth Theatre is a trust dedicated to benefiting the community generally, in particular by supporting, educating and training young people in northland in theatre.
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.
Below are 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
- Sharnon Mentor-King
- Laurel Devenie
Who we are
Chairperson
Shona Kelly RN Grad Dip OSH, Post Grad Dip Arts – Maori Development
OSH Advisor, Registered Nurse, Mediator
Secretary
Francie Warrington
Treasurer
Shiree McDonald
Accounts Manager Scripps Electronics
Artistic Director
Alexandra Hannam
Co-ordinator
Rose Daly
The Hub of the trust!
Phone (09) 438 4453
Trust Members
Kelly Johnson
Jan Fisher
Francie Warrington
Alexandra Hannam
Shiree MacDonald
Maria Satterfield
Ashley Sharp
Shona Kelly
Youth Reps
Kris Atkins
Rory Evans
