Facing up to The Challenge

This November will see BYT's latest production called " Broken" touring local schools for Year 10 students as well as two public performances.

'Broken' focuses on the issues of domestic violence and it's effect.  The Company have undergone an in depth research process linking with the Women's Resource Centre in Mullumbimby, The Men and Family Centre, North Coast Area Health Service and other organisations.

Having taken part in the Domestic Violence Community Matters panel discussion and Q & A recently in the Byron Theatre, BYT cast members feel grateful and privileged to be creating a powerful, thought provoking and informative production covering such important issues.

"I was really shocked by the stats of DV in this region, it was upsetting but has made our production even more important to get clear messages out there that we all need to take responsibility for our behaviour" comments Serren Glenn, long standing BYT member who has recently re joined the Company after completing her HSC studies.

This production is a huge challenge for cast members and Director Lisa Apostolides has ensured that they are all supported by local Councillors during the process.  " This type of subject matter really stirs up a lot of emotions and often memories of abuse for cast members, including myself.  Fortunately we are like a strong family in BYT, I am here for all of them and we have direct access to wonderful councillors from local organisations including Byron Youth Service to assist us.  Trained staff will also be present when we take this production to schools."

There will be two public performances, one at the Byron Theatre on Wednesday 23rd November in conjunction with a Public Act Theatre event and the other at the Drill Hall Theatre Mullumbimby - Sunday 27th.

The project has been made possible with funding from Northern Rivers Community Foundation grant and 

BYT are also extremely grateful to Splendour in the Grass for their generous donation. 

Lisa Apostolides and BYT member Raani Nichols are also busy creating the inaugural LGBT+ and friends Fancy Formal which will take place at the YAC on November 12th.  An awesome fun social evening, with some short performances from BYT at the start, catering by TAFE Hospitality & Events Management students currently studying at the  YAC.  There will be an eventbrite link where you can buy tickets on line but for now check out the poster created by local graphic designer Myla Yeomans.  This event is alcohol and drug free, super yum non alcoholic cocktails and drinks will be available.  For LGBT+ and friends aged 12-25 years.