Tread the Boards Youth Music Theatre is one of the most respected theatre organisations in the area, producing a selection of musicals, revues, pantomimes and plays. The society was officially formed in May 2002 by its artistic directors Brian and Agnes Boardman.
With nearly 70 years' experience in amateur theatre between them, Brian and Agnes have spent much of the past decade directing children of all ages. In recent years, they have gained valuable professional experience working with children, travelling all over the UK with the National Youth Music Theatre and Youth Music Theatre: UK.
Tread the Boards is committed to producing high quality entertainment that is accessible to all the family and continues to go from strength to strength. The very popular TtB concert group are in great demand throughout the year performing at venues large and small. A committee made up of parents and one senior member of the company assist in running the business side of the society. Chaperones are in attendance at rehearsals and performances.
Musical director Ian Strachan joined the production team in November 2007. Ian studied music from the age of four and works as a freelance Musical Director, keyboard player and arranger. He is closely associated with Dundee's Apex Productions, having been MD for many of their shows. Ian has also played professionally for The Phantom of the Opera at Edinburgh Playhouse, the Scottish tour of Evita and numerous musicals at Perth Theatre. For many years he was Lesley Mackie's MD and more recently, has been MD for Donna Hazelton (of Channel 4 'Musicality' fame). Ian is delighted to be working with Tread the Boards Youth Music Theatre.
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