About the project

Janet is a young woman with dreams. She loves to dance tango. She loves high heels. She loves to travel. But something happens to her, and in one defining moment, the world as she knows it changes forever. Janet finds herself lying in a hospital bed unable to walk, unable to talk... only able to mutter the words "I Love You".

This is a story of a young woman who defies expectations to pursue her own dreams.

Started in 2008, Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) has been supporting Janet Diane to write her first performance based on her life experiences as a young woman who defies expectation to pursue her own dreams. This is the second stage of the projects creative development. It is envisaged that the project will be fully realised in 2010/2011.

About PYT

PYT is the leading youth theatre company in Western Sydney. By engaging with young people from across the region, PYT creates new, innovative and inclusive performing arts opportunities led by collaborative processes and participation.

PYT past projects include Hard Daze, a performance event set in a warehouse addressing working rights for young people with and without disabilities; Forever Ever, a performance about time and friendship by PYT’s 2009 PowerUp ensemble ; Shortcuts Film Festival; Mother Fish, a story about two sisters fleeing Vietnam by boat, written by Khoa Do and City Quest, a site specific game performance throughout the Fairfield CBD.