Youth performances at theatre

This year's Youth in Performing Arts concert series began with performances at the Peninsula Theatre, Woy Woy, on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27.

Gosford Council's acting director of community services Mr Alan Flores said that Youth in Performing Arts allowed talented youth to work under the guidance of experienced theatre professionals.

"Entrants in the Youth in Performing Arts concert series work with experienced performers in a professional environment helping them gain greater experience in the entertainment industry.

"In previous years, we have seen many of our young performers move onto bigger and better things thanks to the support of this great program," said Mr Flores.

Youth in Performing Arts Committee director Mr Chris Cox congratulated performers who had made it through to the concert series.

"This year's performers worked extremely hard to improve their skills and earn selection into the concert series.

"It has been a hugely difficult task this year to select acts, with the quality of auditions improving significantly on previous years.

"Audiences witnessed some of our region's most talented youngsters and were certainly not disappointed," said Mr Cox.

Thirty students from Brisbane Water Secondary College have been chosen to perform in the Youth in Performing Arts concerts.

Among those who were successful were Josh Keane, Ashley Knight and Jess Beazley.

Students will perform at Laycock St Theatre.

Newsletter, 21 May 2012

Frank Gasper, Brisbane Water Secondary College

Media Release, 23 May 2012

Gosford Council Media