Has theatre for young people reached crisis point in Aotearoa?

Dr Kerryn Palmer is a senior lecturer at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University. A seasoned theatre practitioner and teacher, with a PhD in devising theatre for and with young audiences, she is a fierce advocate for the role of theatre and the arts for the young. She currently also facilitates national network PAYPA (Performing Arts and Young People Aotearoa). She believes systematic change is needed and joined Culture 101. https://our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/reinstate-creatives-in-schools-programme