The cast and crew of the play currently running at Limelight Theatre in Perth are protesting the theatre's decision to ban Acknowledgements of Country.

The team presenting 'Alice by Heart' recorded a video expressing their opposition to the move made at the theatre company's recent annual general meeting.

Led by director Naomi Capon, the cast and crew said Alice by Heart "is about refusing to stay small, silent, learning how to speak even when the world tries to quiet you".

"It's also about connection to others, to our past and to place, and that's why we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the land that we will be performing on," they said.

"As storytellers ourselves, we recognise that the tradition of storytelling on this land did not begin with us. It began with the First Nations, people of this country. We acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people as the traditional custodians of this land, and we honour their stories, languages and knowledge passed down through generations as far back as 80,000 years.

"We would like to make it clear that we do not support the recent theatre policy implemented last month that seeks to silence the spoken acknowledgement of country."

Indigo Ellis, an Indigenous member of the cast, said it is "important to speak from the heart about this deeply significant issue".

"I'm honestly disappointed by the recent decision at Limelight Theatre to no longer include an Acknowledgement of Country for Indigenous people. The term Country holds a meaning that goes far beyond just the physical land beneath our feet. It's a vibrant, living entity that holds our entire culture, our spiritual beliefs and our very identity," she said.

"It's the place where the spirits of our ancestors reside, where their stories and traditions are passed down through countless generations, and where we experience an irreplaceable sense of belonging.

"Taking a moment to acknowledge Country is not just a formality. It's a meaningful recognition of this profound connection and a sign of respect for the First Nations, people of this land, just like Alice, we know that stories have power to heal, to teach and to change, and so we thank and honour the original storytellers of this land."

In the video, pianist Daniel Nievelstein called on viewers "to raise your voice and share your thoughts with those in position to make the changes you want to see".

"Your voice matters and collective dialogue is how meaningful change begins," he said.

National Indigenous Times has contacted Limelight Theatre for comment.