A new original production from Byron Youth Theatre.
TRIGGER is an entertaining and interactive theatre production, exploring common triggers young people are facing in our region today, and the different ways we can respond to help. Using elements of Forum Theatre, we’ll explore internal, external, environmental and social trigger situations.
Participation is entirely voluntary — the performances will be highly entertaining for those who wish to observe as regular audience members.
Forum Theatre is a unique type of participatory theatre — a devised work, using fictitious characters to simulate real life events currently happening in the community. The play developed out of the process is performed once, all the way through, so the audience can see the situation and the problems presented.
The action builds to a crisis and stops there, offering no solutions. The play is then performed again, with audience members able to “freeze” the action at any point where they see a character struggling with a problem. An audience member yells “stop!”, comes into the playing area, replaces the character they recognise is in a moment of struggle, and tries out their idea. We call this an “intervention.” The Forum Theatre event is vibrant and empowering for all concerned.
The project is supported by the Byron Youth Service and was made possible by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund, provided through Regional Arts Australia and Regional Arts NSW.
The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative that supports sustainable cultural development in regional, remote and very remote Australia.
Please note: this event contains elements of audience improvisation and may contain strong language and adult themes. Suggested age 13+
BYT are deeply grateful for the the support of Brunswick Picture House and Umbrella Theatrical Productions
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A new original production from Byron Youth Theatre.
Byron Youth Theatre’s new original production Loves Me Loves Me Not — a dynamic and thought provoking play — once again displays the skill and talent of the eleven BYT cast members who are aged between 14–30 years. Loves Me Loves Me Not explores issues of consent and responsible relationships.
It refers to and includes references to abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. BYT are well known for their honest and open exploration of important issues and provides an excellent opportunity for parents, caregivers, teachers and youth-related organisations to engage young people in meaningful conversations on the topics raised.
Loves Me Loves Me Not follows several different relationships that intertwine and gives a powerful platform for both young people and adults to express their hopes, fears, confusion and deep longing about how we develop meaningful connection with one another. It includes live music, choreographed dance and dramatic scenes.
The cast attended the Wheel of Consent Training and Actor Boundaries and Professional Intimacy Consent workshops in the development of this original play. Funded by the Northern Rivers Community Foundation and Women’s Resource Service, the production also received a generous donation from Global Ripple, a strong advocate in the prevention of violence towards women and children. It is proudly supported by Byron Youth Service and Brunswick Picture House.
This production was funded by Northern Rivers Community Foundation, Women’s Resource Service, Mullumbimby Neighbourhood Centre and Global Ripple. BYT are deeply gratful for the their support and that of Byron Youth Service and Brunswick Picture House.
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“Each year our students are so excited to see what Byron Youth Theatre have to offer. They never disappoint and our students benefit from learning through the arts”
“This is an real eye opener to the psychological and physical effects on the people involved. Every school and community group would benefit from seeing this!”
“BYT are an exceptional youth theatre company, this play was excellent and needs to be seen in all schools.”
“This performance has helped me understand how difficult it is for people to get out of DV situations and I’m glad it showed how to.”