CRYSTAL began its development in 2005 and was a major performance in 2006 for RYT’s junior ensemble.  This dynamic multi media performance piece explored the effects of divorce and separation on the lives of young people and was performed during Mental Health Week 2006 to high school students from across the region. 

Written by Caleb Lewis and directed by previous RYT Artistic Director Steve Mayhew, CRYSTAL was developed in partnership with Riverland Community Health HOPE (Helping Ourselves Through Peer Education) project, Riverland Mental Health, CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service) and Renmark Paringa Learning Tree program all of which are attempting to create avenues and opportunities for young people who are disengaged from mainstream education and work environments.  All these projects recognise that there is a real need for the community to address the causes of mental health problems that affect our young people in the region.

Director:                                               Steve Mayhew

Writer:                                                   Caleb Lewis

Composer:                                            Alexander Mitchell

Sound:                                                 Alexander Mitchell

Lighting:                                               Marie J Docking

Set:                                                      Steve Mayhew

Video Artist:                                          Steve Mayhew              

Production Manager:                             Lynda de Koning

Stage Manager:                                     Brett Phillis

Cast:                                                    Jamie Burford, Ian Colebeck, Nick Crouch, Lesley Gable, Annastasia Grimanis, James Herrmann, Shaylee Leach, Marissa Owen, Jess Sykes, Katie Szoko, Cyrus Weir