Young performers set to hit the stage

Now in its 33rd year, the Youth in Performing Arts program (YIPA) is set to hit the Laycock Street Theatre stage this month.

YIPA promotes and fosters the development of youth with outstanding talent through the support of adults with extensive experience in theatre and entertainment, including industry professionals.

Director Gary Jackson said huge numbers of young talent from across the Central Coast auditioned for a spot in the annual concert series.

“More than 430 performance items were auditioned this year and quality of that talent has been fantastic,” he said.

“There were a few things auditioned that we had not seen before”.

This year there will be four YIPA variety concerts from Wednesday, May 22 until Saturday, May 25, all starting at 7pm at the Laycock Street Community Theatre at North Gosford.

The concerts will offer a great variety of talent including vocalists, dancers, bands, drama, instrumentalists and a surprise or two.

There is something in each concert for all age groups.

Tickets (including family tickets) are available via the Laycock Street Community Theatre website or by calling 4323 3233.