Northland Youth Theatre

Northland Youth Theatre


How to Donate
NYT is a Charitable Trust registered with the IRD, and is always looking for sponsors and donations. Donations go toward essential running costs, and props, costumes, specialist tutors etc.

Donations can be money or goods, or even bizarre props and costumes you have lying around!

If you would like to donate you can post a cheque to
Shiree McDonald – Treasurer
Northland Youth Theatre
P O Box 1679
Whangarei


Or email the Co-ordinator at NYT to find out more information


About


» Who we are

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

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

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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


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