Contact Us - CAST Academy

CAST Academy is run by adult members of CAST (Colnbrook Amateur Stage Theatre), who between them have many years experience in the world of amateur theatre. All leaders are CRB checked to ensure the safety of young members.

Kim Kettle- kim@cast-academy.org.uk
Kim currently manages the group's administration, waiting lists etc. Kim became involved with CAST in December 2006 to help with the children involved in Dick Whittington and hasn't looked back since! Kim co-directed "Honk!" and more recently directed "Back to Broadway", but says she is remaining firmly behind the scenes for the 2009/10 season!
Steve Oakes- steve@cast-academy.org.uk
Steve is CAST Academy's current Director and Child Protection Officer . He has been involved in theatre since 1986, and joined CAST back in 1995. He most recently directed Moby Dick, Honk! and Dick Whittington for CAST, all of which involved opportunities for younger members be in the limelight. Steve is looking forward to help the youngsters develop in their own shows.
Steve Parkyn - stevep@cast-academy.org.uk
Steve Parkyn has many years experience with CAST and has directed numerous shows including Calamity Jane and A Tale of Two Cities. He was first involved with CAST Academy when he directed the West Side Story and Bugsy Malone numbers in 'Back to Broadway'. Having been bitten by the 'Youth' bug, Steve has been persuaded to get more involved during the 2009/10 season.
Rob Ingham - rob@cast-academy.org.uk
Rob joined CAST for Calamity Jane and has been an active member ever since, despite a short break when he moved back to his native Manchester. Now firmly based back in the south, Rob is currently working with the adult group but is remaining as one of CAST Academy's group leaders and still wants to see the young blood at CAST Academy shine in their own shows.

Keith Hughes - keith@cast-academy.org.uk
Keith has been actively involved with every CAST show since he joined the group back in 1998. Keith will be helping the creative team run each of the CA sessions as well as managing the financial side of things behind the scenes.
Louise Willis - lou@cast-academy.org.uk
Louise joined CAST as rehearsal pianist for 'Forum' in the summer of 2006 and was cast in the role of principal boy in our 2006 panto Dick Whittington. Louise has been sharing her musical skills as MD but is currently working with the Karen Clarke Theatre Company for their production of Peter Pan the Musical
Chris Darbon - wardrobemistress@cast-online.org.uk
Chris has been involved with CAST since 1999. Although not a regular face at every CA rehearsal, she is currently wardrobe mistress for both CAST and Cast Academy and not only costumes the shows but also hires out the wardrobe stock to other groups and individuals for their productions and/or fancy dress.
Becky Macklin - becky@cast-academy.org.uk
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	Kim Kettle- kim@cast-academy.org.uk Kim currently manages the group's administration, waiting lists etc. Kim became involved with CAST in December 2006 to help with the children involved in Dick Whittington and hasn't looked back since! Kim co-directed "Honk!" and more recently directed "Back to Broadway", but says she is remaining firmly behind the scenes for the 2009/10 season!
	Steve Oakes- steve@cast-academy.org.uk Steve is CAST Academy's current Director and Child Protection Officer . He has been involved in theatre since 1986, and joined CAST back in 1995. He most recently directed Moby Dick, Honk! and Dick Whittington for CAST, all of which involved opportunities for younger members be in the limelight. Steve is looking forward to help the youngsters develop in their own shows.
	Steve Parkyn - stevep@cast-academy.org.uk Steve Parkyn has many years experience with CAST and has directed numerous shows including Calamity Jane and A Tale of Two Cities. He was first involved with CAST Academy when he directed the West Side Story and Bugsy Malone numbers in 'Back to Broadway'. Having been bitten by the 'Youth' bug, Steve has been persuaded to get more involved during the 2009/10 season.
	Rob Ingham - rob@cast-academy.org.uk Rob joined CAST for Calamity Jane and has been an active member ever since, despite a short break when he moved back to his native Manchester. Now firmly based back in the south, Rob is currently working with the adult group but is remaining as one of CAST Academy's group leaders and still wants to see the young blood at CAST Academy shine in their own shows.
	Keith Hughes - keith@cast-academy.org.uk Keith has been actively involved with every CAST show since he joined the group back in 1998. Keith will be helping the creative team run each of the CA sessions as well as managing the financial side of things behind the scenes.
	Louise Willis - lou@cast-academy.org.uk Louise joined CAST as rehearsal pianist for 'Forum' in the summer of 2006 and was cast in the role of principal boy in our 2006 panto Dick Whittington. Louise has been sharing her musical skills as MD but is currently working with the Karen Clarke Theatre Company for their production of Peter Pan the Musical
	Chris Darbon - wardrobemistress@cast-online.org.uk Chris has been involved with CAST since 1999. Although not a regular face at every CA rehearsal, she is currently wardrobe mistress for both CAST and Cast Academy and not only costumes the shows but also hires out the wardrobe stock to other groups and individuals for their productions and/or fancy dress.
	Becky Macklin - becky@cast-academy.org.uk Becky