Academy Director, Sarah Hunt Sarah obtained a degree in Film and Drama from the University of Reading before going on to train as a professional actor at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in Kensington. Sarah has many film, television and stage credits to her name and extensive experience working with young people. She runs HAYA in three locations in the South East. More details about her background and training can be seen at www.thehuntacademy.co.uk You can contact Sarah directly by email at info@thehuntacademy.co.uk
‘ I like that the workshop is strongly led by Sarah and she pushes you out of your comfort zone to create a wide variety of pieces’
Acting Academy for Children & Young People
Getting here is really easy Bus: 65, 237 and 267 all stop right outside, so it is easy to get here from Hounslow, Isleworth, Chiswick, Ealing and Richmond. Train: we are only a short walk from either Brentford or Kew Bridge overground station. Car: One-site car park (1st hour free and Blue Badge holders park for free). Cycle: secure cycle parking.
Watermans, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 0DS
Watermans is managed by Hounslow Arts Trust Ltd (No. 1164904) Registered as a charity (No. 267426) VAT No. 422352977
Box Office opening times Usually 7 days a week from 1–9pm Information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print.
box office office 020 0208232 82321010 1010 box www.watermans.org.uk www.watermans.org.uk
The Hunt Academy for Young Actors (HAYA) provides professional drama masterclasses in all areas of acting for young people aged 8–19. HAYA is suitable for a wide range of young people and previous experience is not necessary. In a safe and supportive environment, HAYA identifies and nurtures potential talent as well as enabling students to gain confidence and skills which benefit them in other areas of their lives.
‘ It helped me with my voice and communication, I love everything about Haya’
The focus of the Academy is to train young people in all areas of acting for stage and screen culminating in a Showcase in the main auditorium at the end of the year.
Attached to HAYA is a professional agency which any member can join if they wish. The agency offers the opportunity for young people to attend professional castings and auditions.
How much is it and when can I do it?
The classes are run by professional actor/ director Sarah Hunt whose approach brings both fun and focus to the sessions. She is supported by a variety of industry professionals who regularly run specialist workshops.
HAYA classes include:
Ages 8–12 Thursdays 4.15–6.15pm Ages 13–19 Thursdays 6.15–8.15pm Fees £100 per term, payable in advance Free trial session offered for all new members. All parents/carers must complete an online parent consent form and return to Watermans before the first session commences.
Many of the students have gone on to pursue studies in acting, directing and technical theatre at university and drama school. A number now enjoy careers in film, television and theatre.
‘ I love how creative and confidence building it is’
• Voice and speech training • Acting for stage, film and television • Improvisation • Audition Technique • Devising Theatre • Classical Performance • Stage Combat • Physical Theatre • Comedy • Musical Theatre • 1:1 coaching
The classes run every Thursday evening over the course of a 10-week term.
‘ The main highlight of this is the performing. I love how after ages of working, we all join together and perform something special’