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Long Cloud Youth Theatre is a hothouse for New Zealand’s most exciting young acting talent. Long Cloud is based in Wellington, New Zealand.

Contact us for info about upcoming auditions, workshops and other opportunities at [email protected] “If Long Cloud Youth Theatre represents the next generation of theatre practitioners, our creative industries and the community at large will be the richer for it.” John Smythe, Theatreview. Long Cloud Youth Theatre is a hothouse for New Zealand's most exciting new acting talent. Long

Cloud Youth Theatre is a unique training and production company for young actors aged 16-25 years. Entering its 17th year in 2022, the Company gives young actors the means to enhance their theatrical skills through practical performance experience and the opportunity to work with Wellington’s foremost directors and tutors. The members of the Company get intensive training in movement, voice and acting by various tutors as well as working on stage productions throughout the year. JOIN THE FLYEST ARTISTS IN WELLINGTON? The program is designed to equip the company with the necessary performance skills to create vibrant, dynamic, bold and relevant theatre. Long Cloud Youth Theatre provides ongoing opportunities for talented and hungry Wellington young actors to work together on high quality theatre productions, There is a small term fee and fees scholarships are also available. In this company, young actors grow as artists and at the same time make theatre with likeminded passionate people. The members of the Company come from different ethnic and social backgrounds and schools and show huge commitment in being part of Long Cloud Youth Theatre. The program is intense with at three rehearsals/classes each week, and a majority of the actors involved desire to pursue a career in the performing arts. many alumni go on to graduate from Toi Whakaari and other tertiary acting courses and/or work in the industry for stage, television and screen. Entry to the Company is by audition only. If you want more information on Long Cloud, contact Artistic Director Ben Ashby: [email protected]

29/07/2024

Testing the limits of over head projection in “You Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry” 📸 🤩

23/07/2024

Omgomgomgomg just got the offical pics from “You Have To Laugh or You’ll Cry” and you get first peak! I also have a little secret for you… our next project will involve adapting this devised show in a short film 👀 but more deets on that later for now enjoy this pic captured by w more to come 😜

16/07/2024

✨ That’s a wrap! ✨ Over the weekend, we closed a 5-show season of ‘You’ll Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry’ after 8 weeks of devising. It has been a whirlwind of laughter, and it’s so sad to see the process wrap up. We’re feeling exceptionally lucky to have worked with such a talented and adaptable cast and crew. It’s always a joy to put on a show!
E mihi ana ki ngā kaitautoko: Wellington City Council, Screen Arts Department at Massey University, Te Auaha, Te Whaea - National Dance & Drama Centre, Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, Ben and Sarah (who own our performance space) We couldn’t do it without you all! Your support helps keep theatre alive!
And a special shoutout to , the iconic drag performer, for the fabulous wigs! 💖
Thank you to everyone who came to see the show, see you at the next one 😜

11/07/2024

Anddddd just like that You Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry is officially in season. We have 4 more shows left and limited seating, so if you’re one to laugh or cry this is the show for you! Tickets starts from $10, theres no excuse not to come ;)

10/07/2024

Moments from You Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry, which opens tonight! 7pm 226 Victoria street Only a few tickets left for tonight, we’d love to see you there 💗✨🤸🏾‍♀️

07/07/2024

You Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry opens next week! We’re feeling incredibly lucky to have designing the show! Come see our exploration of ideas around making hard decisions, failure + expectations, facing rejection and much more. This show is hilarious, beautiful and ultimately joyful much like the sentiment of our title. TIX R SELLING FAST GET YOURS TODAY!!!!

01/07/2024

🌟 Don’t Miss Out! 🌟 Dive into a world where laughter and tears collide in “You’ll Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry” by Long Cloud Youth Theatre! 🎭✨

🔮 Witness the Magic of live projections and immersive storytelling.
😂 Laugh at the Comedy skits and scenes that hit close to home.
🌱 Feel the Hope as rangatahi share their real-life challenges and triumphs.

🗓️ When: 10th - 13th July 7pm 📍 Where: 226 Victoria Street
🎟️ Get your tickets NOW! Link in bio

Join us for an unforgettable night of emotion, humor, and heart. Be there or miss out on the magic! 💫

24/06/2024

Meet the cast of our upcoming show ‘You’ll Have to Laugh or You’ll Cry’, a unique devised theatre piece performed in a found space in central Wellington

This innovative production utilizes live projection and camera feed to bring a series of thought-provoking stories to life. Structured as short skits or scenes, each piece touches upon the challenges faced by rangatahi, infusing a sense of lightness, comedy, and hope.

Much like the sentiment of the title, this performance encourages us to explore how joy can be an everyday act of resilience.

With a 5 show season from the 10th - 13th of July, TICKETS GO LIVE TOMORROW SO MARK IT IN YOUR CALENDARS! ✨🤸🏾‍♀️

12/06/2024

ALUMNI ALERT!

Ella Gilbert and Samuel Austin are both multidisciplinary artists who have made their mark at Longcloud.

Ella’s recent credits include: Valerie in The Gone (TVNZ,BBC) season 1 and 2 (still shooting). Elisabeth in ‘Skin Tight’ (Circa Theatre. Winner outstanding performance- Wellington Theatre awards.)

Samuels recent credits include: ‘Wellington Paranormal’ ‘ After The Party’ and Low Down Dirty Criminals’

15/04/2024

WE’RE OPEN FOR AUDITIONS! Wednesday 1st May 2024, 6-9pm is your time to shine! For this show we’re specifically looking for gender, sexuality and culturally diverse members :)

Based in central Pōneke/Wellington, Long Cloud makes multiple brand new, experimental projects each year with actors aged 16-25. You will become a better actor and artist, strengthening your skills through practical performance experience and the opportunity to work with Wellington’s foremost directors and tutors.

Long cloud is looking for young actors to join the company for our next scripted show! Our next show is a devised theatre piece that incorporates live camera feed and projection We’ll be creating the show across 8 weeks ending with a 4 night performance season.

If you are successful in your audition, you’ll join the company, hitting the ground running with work on our upcoming show. You’ll work intensively training voice, movement and acting for stage and screen. You will grow as an artist and be able to make connections and relationships in the professional Wellington theatre scene.

We rehearse at Te Auaha (Dixon street) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Rehearsals for this project start on Monday the 13th of May and the performance season is 4 nights from the 11th to the 14th of July 2024

Please bring a short (around one minute) monologue of your choice (modern text preferred). Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in. Email us on [email protected] to apply or with any questions.

15/04/2024

07/09/2023

Testing…testing 1 2 3 Calling out to Pōneke based musicians, keen on a free music video? Long Cloud could make you one this term. Got a song or 2 you’ve always wanted visuals for? Well this is your chance! Dm us for the deets 😉

28/08/2023

Memories from Re: Lease ✨ + A friendly reminder that we’re holding auditions this week for our first ever screen project, and its not too late to register 😜 Thursday 31st 6-9pm, message us for more info!

17/08/2023

After a sold out season, WE’RE OPEN FOR AUDITIONS!🎉 Join us as we we take the plunge into screen work!

Based in central Pōneke/Wellington, Long Cloud makes multiple brand new, experimental projects each year with actors aged 16-25. You will become a better actor and artist, strengthening your skills through practical performance experience and the opportunity to work with Wellington’s foremost directors and tutors. Long Cloud has been running for over 15 years and there are alumni working in film, television and theatre all across the country.

Long cloud is looking for young actors to join the company on our next project which will be making a series of music videos for local Wellington musicians.

If you are successful in your audition, you’ll join the company, hitting the ground running with a series of masterclasses. You’ll have intensives on screen acting, cinematography and more. You will grow as an artist and be able to make connections and relationships in the professional Wellington theatre scene.

We rehearse at Te Auaha (Dixon street) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Rehearsals for this project start on Monday the 4th of September and run until early November.

Please bring a short (around one minute) monologue of your choice (modern text preferred). Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move around in. Email us on [email protected], or message us on here to apply or with any questions. YAHOOOO C U SOOOON!

13/08/2023

And just like that Long Cloud closes another show! A massive thank you to everyone who came to the show, to Massey University and Wellington City Council. Stay tuned as Long Cloud delves into a new era of screen work (auditions coming soon!) anyways ttyl xoxo

08/08/2023

7pm is the opening show for Re: Lease! 🥳 Tickets are almost sold out for tonight and closing. Thursday and Friday still have availability, so get in quick 😉

31/07/2023

Long Cloud Youth Theatre presents 'Re: Lease' a production written and performed by the company!

It’s a story we all know - the lease is up and that calls for celebration! 4 flatmates about to part ways decide to take ownership of their personal growth, but perhaps to their detriment? Regardless, they're throwing a party and they've invited 12 of their least favourite guests.

This is a show about moving out and moving on, but how do you decide who gets to join you?

Tickets in bio.

15/07/2023

In case you’ve missed it - Victoria University is currently in the process of completely gutting their arts and humanities departments, including the incredible theatre course.

Long Cloud has massively benefited from the theatre programme at VUW. So many of our company members have been current students or graduates of courses at Victoria University. If we lose the theatre course at Vic Uni we lose a massive and important pipeline of exciting artists, creatives and empathic leaders.

Please email in your opposition to the horrific proposed cuts. Kia Kaha Kerryn Palmer, James Wenley and the whole Vic Uni theatre department!

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Running into the Sun

If you missed Running into the Sun, our sold-out end of year collaboration with Pōneke Classical Sessions at BATS Theatre, then here is a vibe check of how closing night went down. It's fair to say we had a pretty incredible year through 2021. If you want to join the team keep your eyes peeled - The 2022 auditions are being announced tomorrow!!! Recorded and edited by the fantastic Studio Halfgray.