Performances
Little Theatre, Aubrey Street, Ngamotu New Plymouth
- 2026 Sep 18 Friday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 9 Wednesday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 10 Thursday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 11 Friday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 12 Saturday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 15 Tuesday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 16 Wednesday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 17 Thursday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 18 Friday 7:00 PM
- 2026 Sep 19 Saturday 7:00 PM
Auditions
- 2026 Jun 13 Saturday
What To Know About This Production
The Laramie Project is a powerful documentary‑style play that examines how the town of Laramie, Wyoming responded to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard.
Drawn from real interviews and testimonies, it captures a community wrestling with grief, prejudice, compassion, and the possibility of change.
With more than twenty voices interwoven, the play offers an extraordinary ensemble experience where actors inhabit multiple roles, explore diverse identities, and bring authenticity to stories that challenge assumptions and celebrate resilience.
YoubeYou – Ngamotu Theatre for Youth is the Taranaki arm of YoubeYou – Aotearoa, a charity dedicated to advocacy, empowerment, and building a world where our differences are celebrated and every person is valued for who they truly are. You be you isn’t just our name — it’s our mission.
Our inaugural production is The Laramie Project: a bold, ensemble‑driven work that invites young performers to engage with one of contemporary theatre’s most influential stories of community, courage, and social change.
Taking the stage at Little Theatre this September, this Senior Section production is open to actors aged 15–21 and offers a creative home where truth, empathy, and collaboration lead the way.
Co-directed by Lisa Stuck (Assistant Principal, Woodleigh School) and Hamish Kerr (School Counsellor, Francis Douglas Memorial College), the production is guided by two exceptional educators known for empowering rangatahi to grow, take risks, and thrive in the performing arts. Their combined strengths in teaching, wellbeing, and youth development shape a rehearsal environment that is supportive, inspiring, and deeply respectful.
YoubeYou proudly champions diverse, inclusive, and equitable spaces for all. Parents and caregivers are warmly invited to be part of the journey too — whether through technical support, backstage roles, or mentoring young people as they develop their craft.
Join us and discover how you can be part of this transformative, community‑centred project.
- Co Director Lisa Stuck
- Co-Director HAMISH KERR
- Producer Gordy Lockhart
- Marketing Coordinator Shona Smith
- Stage Manager Kate Francis
- Front of House Manager
- Stage and Venue Lighting and Sound Designer
Auditions For The Laramie Project
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Cast List For The Laramie Project
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Characters
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Cast
- Sacha Aves Actor 1
- Elise Berndt Actor 3
- Sienna Caldwell Actor 5
- Olivia Cavey Actor 6
- Honey Doorbar Actor 7
- Luke Eagar Actor 8
- Oskar Ellmoos Actor 9
- Ethan Farquhar Actor 10
- Reuben Francis Actor 11
- Monique Gale Actor 13
- Ruth Hagenson Actor 14
- Tom Kerr Actor 15
- Neve Kerr Actor 16
- Libby Kerr Actor 17
- Lucinda Moorby Actor 18
- Addison MILLER Actor 19
- Eloise Moorby Actor 20
- Briar Price Actor 21
- Zoe Read Actor 22
- Ethan Rice Actor 23
- Rebecca Riddle Actor 24
- Owen Roach Actor 25
- Rosa Sergent Actor 26
- Isabel Shinoj Actor 27
- Jade Smart Actor 28
- Eddie Wallace Actor 29
- max toon Actor 31
- Thomas Boniface Actor 4
Crew
- Kate Francis Stage Manager
- Connie Matheson Stage Crew
- TBD Lighting and Sound Engineer
- TBD Stage and Venue Lighting and Sound Designer
- TBD Props Manager
- Rebecca Riddle Stage Crew
- TBD Costumier and Wardrobe Lead
- TBD Costumier and Wardrobe Assistant
- TBD Hair and Make-up Coordinator
- TBD Ticket Scanner and Patron Welcome
- TBD Ticket Scanner and Patron Welcome
- TBD Front of House Manager
- TBD Auditorium Usher
- TBD Auditorium Usher