NAYD Team

Adminstrative Officer - Katie Martin
Katie maintains the overall administration of the office and assists with the managing of projects/work programme. She also looks after website management and development and manages internal and external communications with members and other organisations. She worked for a number of years as a leader with Tallaght Youth Theatre.

Youth Theatre Officer - Alan King
 The Youth Theatre Officer supports the sustained artistic development of youth theatres through the development of resources, training, support and advice. Alongside Rhona, Research and Development Officer, he also provides guidance and support to emerging youth theatres. Alan also co-ordinates the Young Critics Programme and the Youth Theatre Members' Forum. Alan has worked as an actor and director and is a former member of Dublin Youth Theatre. 

Research and Development Officer - Rhona Dunnett
Rhona supports youth theatres in working to identify local structures, agencies and partners supporting youth theatres at a county and local level, and develops measures to support their sustainability. She carries out a range of research. Rhona is a former member of Activate Youth Theatre, Cork.

National Training Co-ordinator - Dave Kelly
Dave develops and co-ordintes the implementation of the national training strategy for youth drama, which is delivered regionally and locally. Training programmes include ArtsTrain, Leading On.... Leaders Training Programme and Skills Development Programme. Dave is a former member of Dublin Youth Theatre.

ArtsTrain Assistant Co-ordinator - John Taite
John assists the Training Co-ordinator in the design and delivery of the ArtsTrain training programme. He submits required materials to FETAC and supports the ArtsTrain participants in achieving their accreditation. John also doubles as the resident  documentary maker! John is a former member of Red Lemon Youth Theatre, Dun Laoghaire.

 Community Drama Officer - Colin Thornton

Colin's role is the design and delivery of NAYD's community drama training programme. Colin is a founder member of Droichead Youth Theatre and works as a writer and director in theatre and film and has facilitated drama in a range of settings.

Project Officer/Youth Drama Ireland Editor- Jody O'Neill

Jody is editor of NAYD's annual magazine Youth Drama Ireland and also manages Playshare, NAYD's collection of previously unpublished scripts.  Jody works as an actress and playwright and is a former member of Activate Youth Theatre in Cork.