Long Cloud Youth Theatre

Long Cloud Youth Theatre is a hothouse for New Zealand’s most exciting young acting talent. Long Cloud, run by Whitireia Performance Centre and based in Wellington, is a unique training and production company for young people aged 16-21.

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 theatrical directors and tutors. The program was led by award-winning teacher and director Willem Wassenaar from 2008 until he moved to Germany in July 2011.  The company is now run by Aaron Cortesi, who is currently completing his Masters in Directing at Toi Whakaari, alongside writer and director Jo Randerson.

Company credits are BOOK OF EVERYTHING (2011), THE LARAMIE PROJECT (2011), WELCOME TO THE WOODS (2011), SHEEP (2011), DAUGHTERS OF HEAVEN (2011), EQUUS (2010), THE SEAGULL (2010), VERNON GOD LITTLE (2010), TITUS ANDRONICUS (2009), THE CRUCIBLE (2009), GRIMM & COLONY! (2008 & 2009) and SPRING AWAKENING (2008).

For audtion enquiries and general information please contact Aaron at longcloudyouththeatre@gmail.com