“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women are merely players,” Amanda Phillips borrowed from The Bard’s As You Like It.

Phillips is the artistic director of the Launceston Youth Theatre Ensemble, which has been putting young people on stages around the city since 1999.

"Performing arts is growing in Tasmania because more live theatre is being seen by the next generation, that viewing spurs the passion in our young talent,” Phillips said.

“There are more drama companies popping up throughout the state giving acting experiences to the next generation of performers.”

Talents are shining through the youth of Tasmania with an abundance of shows everywhere that showcase our talent.

It is safe to say Tasmania is an island of opportunity.

"Tasmania has always been an island of talent,” Phillips said.

“Actors, directors, writers, production crew are training and returning to the island.”

Phillips said the growing popularity of on-demand streaming applications such as Foxtel and Netflix, production companies had a viable platform on which to showcase emerging Australian and Tasmanian talent.

She referenced television shows like The Kettering Project and Rosehaven, both filmed in Tasmania, as examples of companies returning to the Apple Isle.

“This only widens the opportunities our young actors have, breaking the common misconception that there aren't any jobs in acting,” she said.

As a passionate drama teacher and director, Phillips said her favourite parts of the job were watching a group of young performers work together on a project and grow individually, and watching young performers’ confidence boost in tandem with their dedication and focus.

Phillips gave one piece of advice to young performers in Tasmania: “Go for it. Pursue your dreams. But, give it 120 per cent at all times.

“Go to university, absorb it all, then get out in this mixed-up world and make a difference.”