About Us
We want to inspire children to be the best that they can be. So often it has been the case that because children may have been unable to attend a local drama group they have never realized their talents and full creative potential. Or maybe just the fact that a child has not developed their ability because they have never felt comfortable and confident enough in a group. We at Urban Young Actors believe that setting up a safe, secure and creative environment helps children grow in a positive manner. It is brilliant to attend a workshop with likeminded individuals and to feel a sense of personal achievement after every session. We aim to have a diverse mix of children in our group who will be keen to work together and learn from each other.
The group is entry on audition only
The main reason for this is to ensure personal attention and encouragement to each child therefore our numbers are limited. We are looking for 'Real' kids with a natural ability, willingness to learn, and a strong dedication to the group. It’s very important children attend their 2 hour session every week to show their commitment to the group.
The auditions will be very informal and will revolve around Improvisation based games and drama within a group setting. Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothing to move around in and flat shoes.
Meet the DRAMA GROUP LEADER
MELISSA SIMPSON
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Melissa trained as an actress at the The Television Workshop for 9 years after being selected through an audition process. She has been in numerous television and theatre productions over the years. Her television credits include 'The Amazing Mrs Pritchard' (ITV), 'Sons and Lovers' (ITV), 'Peak Practice' (ITV), 'A Thing Called Love'(BBC), 'Doctors'(BBC), 'Woof' (Carlton). She has also just recently been the lead girl in a commercial for the BBC’s talent show ‘Upstaged’. She has also been cast in many theatre productions including 'Romeo And Juliet', 'Double Indemnity', 'The Midwich Cuckoos', 'Second From Last In The Sackrace', 'Dark Of The Moon', 'Evacuees' and most recently played the role of ‘Beatrice’ in the new Stephen Lowe play: ‘Glamour’ at the Nottingham Playhouse. She also recently directed 'Shakers Restirred' which was performed in Nottingham then transferred to the National Association Of Youth Theatres summer camp in London. She has also worked with The Theatre Writing Partnership helping to workshop and develop various new scripts. Melissa has worked with many talented actors/actresses during her career including Ben Barnes (Prince Caspian in The Chronicles of Narnia), Toby Kebbell (RocknRolla), Sarah Lancashire, Stephen Mackintosh, Joe Dempsie (Skins), Lou Hirsch (My Hero), Sacha Dhawan (The History Boys) plus many more. Melissa continues to work as a professional actress and in the event of a filming commitment a guest tutor will take the required sessions for the group.Melissa is extremely proud to lead URBAN YOUNG ACTORS and looks forward to the future of the group, and indeed the young actors!
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