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History
History
The group started in 1980 and produced its first production at the old Pumpkin Theatre in Richmond. Because of the size of the group, the following year we performed at the Renaissance Theatre at Kew High School and have been there ever since.
It is with heavy but overflowing hearts that Track Youth Theatre bids a grateful, loving farewell to our founder, the inimitable Ed Bailey OAM. Ed passed peacefully on 27/5/2025, surrounded by family and inundated with love.
His final direction to us all was not to be sad, but joyful at a life fully and wonderfully lived. Celebrate, do not mourn- and remember him by doing good in the world. Or telling a terrible joke.
Since 1980, Ed and Maureen have created a place where children just starting to work out who they are, discover they can be literally anything. They extended their family beyond biological kids, invited everyone around their piano, and changed lives across generations. It is our honour at Track to continue their incredible legacy, and our life's work to measure up.
We thank you, Ed, for everything you have given the world, and hope you're having a lovely time harmonising once more with your beloved Maureen.
Norman Lewis "Ed" Bailey, OAM: 5/11/1938 - 27/5/2025
Aims
Aims
The group aims to help children, not just with the development of theatrical skills, but with more valuable life skills such as self-esteem, respect for others, self-confidence in front of groups, etc. Children are not auditioned. Anyone is eligible to join regardless of ability.
Statistics
Statistics
We typically have 40 children, with a junior group and teenage group. The age range is based on school years with Juniors aged Year 4 to Year 7 and Teenagers from Year 8 to Year 10.
Workshop Times
Workshop Times
Starting in February to approximately May for 8-10 weeks;
Monday evenings at Hawthorn Arts Centre - The Basement
6:00-7:30pm- Junior group
7:30-9:00pm- Teenage group
Rehearsal Times
Rehearsal Times
Starting approximately May to first week in September;
Sunday 1-5pm (all cast) at Hawthorn Arts Centre - The Basement
Workshops and Rehearsals are not run on school holidays
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