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 directed "Back to Broadway" and "An Audience With the Academites".
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.
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.

Keith Hughes
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.

   Kirstie Harvey - Choreographer
Kirstie has been involved with CAST and has been in numerous productions. She has also sucessfully choreographed many of their recent shows so, when she asked to help out at CAST Academy we grabbed her with both hands! Kirstie choreographed CA's "Annie" and also "An Audience With the Academites".
   Becky Macklin - Box Office / Chaperone
   Jade Kettle - Chaperone
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 not only costumes the shows but also hires out the wardrobe stock to other groups and individuals for their productions and/or fancy dress.

	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 directed "Back to Broadway" and "An Audience With the Academites".
	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.
	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.
	Keith Hughes 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.
	Kirstie Harvey - Choreographer Kirstie has been involved with CAST and has been in numerous productions. She has also sucessfully choreographed many of their recent shows so, when she asked to help out at CAST Academy we grabbed her with both hands! Kirstie choreographed CA's "Annie" and also "An Audience With the Academites".
	Becky Macklin - Box Office / Chaperone
	Jade Kettle - Chaperone
	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 not only costumes the shows but also hires out the wardrobe stock to other groups and individuals for their productions and/or fancy dress.