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 Shannon Wainwright
- Stage and Venue Lighting and Sound Designer
Auditions For The Laramie Project
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Characters
- Email writer, News Reporter 1, Russell Hendersons Mormon Home Room Teacher
- Conrad Miller, Doc oConnor
- Murdok Cooper, Andrew Gomez, Doug Laws
- Jonas Slonaker, Matt Galloway, Judge
- Shannon, Rebecca Hiliker, TV News Reporter 4
- Jen, Kerry Drake, April Silva, News Reporter 2, Leigh Fondakowski Juror
- Harry Woods, Baptist Minister, Aaron Keifels (10th 11th Sept also Andrew Gomez)
- Sherry Johnson, Barbara Pitts, Kristin Price, Dr Cantway (10th 11th September alsdo Doug Laws)
- Priest, Anonymous, Narrator
- Bailiff, Matt Nicholson, Andy Paris
- Russell Henderson, Jon Peacock, Phil Labrie, Stephen Belber
- Romaine Paterson
- Catherine Connolly
- Stephen Meade Johnson, Jedadiah Shultz, Cal Reiucha
- Father Roger Schmit, Gil, Moises Kaufman Fred Phelps
- Ministers Wife, Rulon Stacey and Zackie Salmon
- Shadow, Philip Dubois, Jeffrey Lockwood, Bill McKinney, Aaron McKinney
- Greg Pierotti, Srgt Hing, Rob Debree
- Eileen Engels, Foreman, Newsperson
- Zackie Salmon
- Reporter 1
- Amanda Granich, TV Reporter 3
- Alison Mears, Governor Greinger (Murdok Cooper 10th 11th Sept)
- Marge Murray, Tiffany Edwards
- Sherry Johnson, Lucy Thompson Reporter
- Leigh Fondakowski
- Zubaida Ula Waitress
- Reggie Fluty
- Trish Steiger, Newsperson 1
Cast
- Elise Berndt Shannon, Rebecca Hiliker, TV News Reporter 4
- Sienna Caldwell Marge Murray, Tiffany Edwards
- Olivia Cavey Catherine Connolly
- Honey Doorbar Ministers Wife, Rulon Storey, and Zackie Salmon
- Luke Eagar Murdoch Cooper, Andrew Gomez, Doug Laws
- Oskar Ellmoos Conrad Miller, Doc o Connor
- Ethan Farquhar Father Roger Schmit, Gil, Moises Kaufman
- Reuben Francis Stephen Meade Johnson, Jedadiah Shultz
- Monique Gale Alison Mears, Governor Greinger
- Ruth Hagenson Priest, Anonymous, Narrator 1,
- Tom Kerr Harry Woods, Baptist Minister, Aaron Keifels (10th and 11th Sept also Murdoich Cooper, Andrew Gomez Doug Laws)
- Neve Kerr Reggie Fluty
- Libby Kerr Sherry Johnson, Barbara Pitts, Kristin Price, Dr Cantway
- Lucinda Moorby Email writer, News Reporter 1, Russell Henderson, Mormon Home Teacher, Trish Steiger
- Addi Miller Sherry Johnson, Lucy Thompson Reporter 1
- Eloise Moorby Trish Steiger, Newsperson 1
- Briar Price Reporter 1
- Zoe Read Jen, Kerry Drake, April Silva, News Reporter 2 and Leigh Fondakowski
- Ethan Rice Greg Pierotti, Srgt Hing, Rob Debree
- Owen Roach Russell Henderson, Jon Peacock, Phil Labrie, Stephen Belber
- Rosa Sergent Romaine Paterson
- Isabel Shinoj Zubaida Ula
- Jade Smart Amanda Granich, TV Reporter 3
- Eddie Wallace Jonas Slonaker, Matt Galloway, Judge
- max toon Shadow, Philip Dubois, Jeffrey Lockwood, Bill McKinney
- Thomas Boniface Bailiff, Matt Nicholson, Andy Paris
Crew
- Lisa Stuck Co Director
- Hamish Kerr Co-Director
- Gordy Lockhart Producer
- Shona Smith Marketing Co-ordinator
- Evan Davies Stage and Venue Lighting and Sound Designer
- Kate Francis Stage Manager, Props and Costumes
- Jonty Hilliam Stage and Venue Lighting Lead
- Shannon Wainwright Front of House Manager & Costumes
- Stacy-Lee Wainwright Stage Crew
- Thatcher Ellmoos Stage Crew
- Rebecca Riddle Stage Crew
- Olly Neale Lighting and Sound Engineer
- Sophie Huntley Lighting and Sound Engineer
- TBD Hair and Make-up Coordinator
- Lily Kelly Hair and Make-up Assistant
- Amelia Gaudin Hair and Make-up Assistant
- Jess Tait Ticket Scanner and Patron Welcome
- Evangeline Mckinnon Ticket Scanner and Patron Welcome
- Analia Fa'aea Ticket Scanner and Patron Welcome
- Trevor Wayne Manton Ticket Scanner and Patron Welcome
- Indi Single Ticket Scanner and Patron Welcome
- Felix Eastwood Auditorium Usher
- Erin Johnston Auditorium Usher
- Aurora Fieldes Auditorium Usher
- Sam Wythe Auditorium Usher
- Florence Moorby Ticket Scanner
- Lily Greenwood Auditorium Usher
- Czeska Cottam Ticket Scanner