ABOUT YOUTHEATRE
We believe story and storytelling help people understand who they are, process where they come from, and will help shape their identity for generations to come.
As a Theatre Outreach Ensemble, Youtheatre Movement is passionate about storytelling. Through our creative projects and partnering with public and private sponsors, we work closely with builders and supporters of the community. By being relevant with today’s topical issues we can relate to the marginalized people of our society, and inform others in order to create empathy through the use of Story. We excel at Live Productions and Apprenticeship Training and believe “Identity is seen through Story”.
OUR VISION
Investing in the future of our story through a culture of honour, trust, and respect
Together we ignite the imagination, inspire hope, and compel listeners to do the same. Through relationship and artistic expression YOUTHEATRE is a community for those who wish to share life whole heartedly, transparently, encouraging everyone to uncover the truth about who they are, and to live out their true story.
YOUTHEATRE FOUNDERS
Lee Jay & Jenn Bamberry
Lee Jay and Jennifer formed YOUTHEATRE MOVEMENT
to fulfill a lifelong passion of working alongside their friends and family including their four boys, Wolfe, Coltrane, Elijah, Jonphonse, and their two daughters Mæhalia and Juliette.
OUR HISTORY
Where it all began . . .
We piled into the bus and set out for an eight hour bus ride from Vancouver to Prince George, British Columbia.
All twenty four of us were embarking upon a tour of a play called Just Outside of Hope to the public and private schools in Prince George, Fort St James, and Vanderhoof, BC. With 10 shows in 6 days we had no idea of what to expect. But, what happened changed our lives forever.
The story we brought was about human abduction, abuse, and how we cannot lose hope in the face of tragedy.
Our troupe soon realized that we were touring a story that brought catharsis, we were making a difference in the lives of people who soon became friends.
A month after this trip, we travelled again further north to a small Indigenous community where we facilitated Story Workshops. It had become evident there was an identity crisis running rampant, and not only in this isolated location, but all over the province, across Canada, throughout North America. Not just within Indigenous peoples, but in humanity.
In our travels, story helps people process difficult issues, we draw on the strengths of story as a lens in which to view a road we can travel together.
In short, Youtheatre is bringing community to a hurting world.
YOUTHEATRE BOARD
As a registered charitable organization Youtheatre is resourced and held accountable by a Board of Directors that challenge and help give structure to its overall directives
Jennifer Lynn Bamberry
President
Denis Vaillancourt
Secretary Treasurer
Lee Jay Bamberry
Chair
Josie Alec
Youth Engagement
Garth Wiens
Research & Logistics
Bill Beauregarde
Community Engagement
Open
Board Member
Bruce Entus
Administration
Callum Henderson
Operations
OUR PARTNER COMMITMENT
Engage Pursue Enhance
We enable community and foster human interaction for meaningful connections.
We drive the pursuit of the greater good to understand the core of humanity.
We support education, arts, and creativity to empower individuals.
Validate Connect Influence
We validate integrity, earning recognition from peers, friends, and family.
We create a community presence, engaging positively and influencing society.
We advocate for the arts and stay up to date on topical issues.
Support Expand Assess
We help public and private sponsors derive satisfaction from contributing to society.
We aim for a wide and impactful reach to maximize connectedness.
We support donors to fulfill their financial and ethical mandates.