I was part of the LYT [staff] interview panel. I have learnt how to listen and communicate, I know it will help me in my University interview.”
Members’ Committee is LYT’s Youth Leadership Board.
Joining the Members’ Committee will give you leadership training, event planning experience and an opportunity to make decisions about LYT’s activities.
Rainbow Criteria
This year, Members’ Committee took to the streets to action their youth-led social action campaign to make Lewisham more LGBTQIA+ youth friendly.
Rainbow Criteria is a youth-led accreditation to recognise public spaces and organisations that have made a commitment to being a safe environment for LGBTQIA+ young people. The Rainbow Criteria empowers young people to demand safe spaces within Lewisham borough and beyond, creating a knock on effect for other members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
As part of the Rainbow Criteria, organisations must make a commitment to the following things:
– Respect chosen pronouns and names for young people, and stand in solidarity by displaying staff pronouns
– Considering having a LGBTQIA+ Ambassador who is trained to support young people
– Gender neutral toilets (where possible for space reasons)
– A zero tolerance stance against discrimination & bullying, with a clear and simple process to reporting discrimination or bullying
– Using gender neutral language, when addressing young people, staff, volunteers and the public
– Protecting young LGBTQIA+ people’s data, including their chosen names or pronouns
– Supporting and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the year, by championing LGBTQIA+ charities and creating opportunities for LGBTQIA+ young people
In an environment where gender, sexuality, race and disability are under fire, LYT remains committed to equality, challenging injustice, and centering the voices of young people who represent the diversity of Lewisham borough.
If you would like to nominate an organisation who you’d think would pass the Rainbow Criteria, OR you’re an organisation that would like to be involved please fill in this form and we’ll get back to you. Or if you’d like to know more about the Rainbow Criteria just email us at info@lewishamyouththeatre.com
Watch Members’ Committee’s statement in response to Black Lives Matter: Your Voice Matters
Listen to the Committee talk about their experience at their
2019 Annual Review of the Year:
Podcast created by Step Up volunteer Katrina and Committee Members: Marvin, Shannon, Ava and Daniel.
What do Members’ Committee do?
- Meet 3-6 times per term to plan activities
- Run their own meetings as Chair and Secretary, supported by LYT staff
- Plan and run projects for LYT members (like the Annual Review)
- Volunteer on LYT projects as peer mentors, front of house crew and technical crew
- Represent LYT and talk about your experience with LYT at events and in your school
- Help interview new LYT staff
- Help LYT plan the programme, choose and develop plays
- Go to special events like meeting the Mayor at City Hall or the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace
What do I get out of Members’ Committee?
- Skills in leading others and making decisions
- Experience in event planning
- Special theatre trips and opportunities to meet professionals in the world of theatre
- Lewisham Youth Theatre T-shirt
How Do I join Members’ Committee?
To join Members’ Committee, you must be in Year 7 or above and have taken part in at least one of LYT’s productions (as a performer or technical crew). You must be willing to attend meetings regularly throughout the programme year (September – August). You should also be willing to volunteer to help out on projects and productions.
Anyone interested in joining members committee email Jess or call us on 020 8318 2508