Vision Statement

To be a nationally recognised leading youth arts company which creates and promotes theatre with young people that is inspirational, enriching, empowering and innovative.

Mission Statement

Canberra Youth Theatre (CYT) will achieve its vision by:

• creating theatre by, with and for young people which is engaging, collaborative, nurturing and artistically challenging;
• engaging and promoting the voices of young performing artists;
• promoting excellence in theatre practice by bringing young people together with professional artists to experiment, develop and produce performance;
• nurturing the imaginations, confidence, self esteem and creativity in young people;
• creating pathways for young people and emerging artists to explore and develop their skills in theatre practice;
• providing professional development opportunities for CYT staff and tutors to enhance and expand their craft;
• working with existing and new partners to enhance and extend the quality and scope of projects and production;
• providing a safe creative space that is welcoming, inclusive and open to all members of the community;
• strengthening existing and building new audiences through participation and attendance at quality theatrical experiences; and
• delivering a high quality diverse and accessible youth theatre program which contributes to both the local and national cultural landscape, within a sound and sustainable organisational and financial framework.