VITAL YOUTH THEATRE
The perfect creative outlet for theatre makers of the future
With a focus on acting and devising, VYT provides opportunities for 8-18 year olds to develop their self expression, build their confidence and find their unique creative voice within the world of the performing arts.
Junior Group
8-12 year olds
Saturdays
10am-12pm
"VYT has been beyond amazing for my son, and so instrumental for his development this year. I would have described my son to be nervous and shy, however ~ after a few months of attending VYT, he totally came out of his shell and flourished!!! His confidence sky rocketed, and I sat teary eyed watching him get up on stage at their end of term theatre performance. He gained experience with not only performance skills, but also social integration and made new friends. He came home with a huge smile and full of energy/excitement after every class."
Photos by Peter Mould
"I remember doing a lot of research on the internet thinking that there must be something out there that’s completely organic free flowing and allows the children to build up their own ideas and confidence - I thought maybe I’m asking for too much but then eventually I found it - Vital Youth Theatre - it was exactly what we were looking for and our son has thrived! He absolutely loves Dominique and his theatre family. Thank you x"
Senior Group
12-18 year olds
Tuesdays
5pm-7pm
"My daughters had tried many drama clubs, but had never wanted to go for more than a couple of sessions, until they started with Dominique. It is no exaggeration to say that she has had a big part on the confident, funny, articulate young people they have become. They would never have considered standing on a stage and performing in front of an audience. However, the collaborative, nurturing approach of YVT fosters independence and ownership. Through the writing of their own plays their own ideas are valued and validated - as a parent, I could not ask for more!"
Photos by Peter Mould
Fees £180 per term (£125 concession rate)
Installment plans can be arranged.
We also work with those less able to afford fees so please reach out.
VENUE
Sessions all take place at:
Community Hall
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Mary Magdalene,
St Margarets Rd,
St Leonards,
TN37 6EW
Termly cost is £180 / £125 for concessions
Subsidised places are available
Free Trial Session
Artistic Director & Tutor
Dominique Gerrard is Artistic Director of Vital Youth Theatre and Course Tutor for both Junior and Senior groups. She brings 20+ years of experience to VYT, having taught and directed for Old Vic New Voices, Questors Youth Theatre, White Rock Theatre Company, National Theatre Connections, University of West London, Kingston College, The Theatre Workshop, Battle Abbey Prep School, Young Pleasance, Shakespeare Schools Festival, Wizard Theatre and Stagecoach.
She is a freelance Theatre Director, having directed over 30 productions over the past 20 years, and she is Artistic Director of Vital Theatre which she formed in 2021 to produce new works by writers in East Sussex.
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