PLEASE VISIT THE VILLAGE AFRICA WEBSITE TO SEE ALL THE PHOTOS AND NEWS ABOUT HOW  THE HELEN OGRADY DRAMA ACADEMY IS HELPING TO MAKE  "IT POSSIBLE"

http://www.villageafrica.org.uk/news5.html

 

We are delighted that the Helen O'Grady Drama Academy is supporting us and organising an Ambulance Drive around the UK. Yes that does mean driving around the UK - which is not a small task. It will cover over 1000 miles. The route will include Scotland, Wales and England (North, South, East and West), starting and finishing in Portsmouth. The drive will take place between 11-25 June 2010. It will visit various Helen O'Grady Drama Academy branches and lots of money will be raised through its academies with their students and associates.

They are also looking for more corporate sponsors to join them. Sponsors are needed to cover the cost of petrol and food. Sponsors could get promotion on national or local radio and press and goodwill from supporting such a great charity drive!

Contact:portsmouth@helenogrady.co.uk

Ambulance Drive Route and Updates

Village Africa would love as many individuals and groups as possible to be involved and there are loads of ways you can help raise this money;
you can do it by carrying out specific fundraising activities in your town, school, university or business
you can print off and distribute the ambulance drive flyer to local shops, companies and clubs asking for a donation of £25 or more (see downloads page) - these donors will be issued a certificate and mentioned on our website if they wish
you can collect sponsorship for the ambulance drive per 100 miles (max
1000 miles) - sponsorship form available from info@villageafrica.org.uk or
simply donate at http://www.mycharitypage.com/VillageAfricaAmbulanceAppeal/
Fundraising events could even take an African theme;
carry a bucket of water on your head for a certain time (dare you?)
dress up African for the day
paint your face as an African animal
hold a world cup in Africa football tournament
give up something for Africa day (that chocolate bar!)
Send us your photos.

We hope that you are able to help!

Enquiries to: info@villageafrica.org.uk
 

AN ODE TO HELEN O’GRADY

“I started at Helen O’Grady
When I was a youthful Year 9,
Little did I know
That I’d have such an awesome time

I remember the first time
We played “Survival Word Tennis”,
The fierce competition
Is something that I’ll miss.
Many costumes I have worn
Throughout my months spent here,
From disastrously scary,
To some just downright queer.

The production in 2008
Was about film stars and scandals,
I worked with their excitable fans,
And made banners with wobbly handles.
The summer production last July
Was the definition of a “laugh”,
A Greek tragedy by teenagers,
I was the stressed-out member of staff
We’ve done many wacky warm-ups
At the start of our weekly dramas,
From chewing hums and chanting,
To impersonating llamas.

When the outside world was crazy
And school was such a ‘mare,
I’d know that on a  Monday
My friends at Drama would be there.
From Rachel’s insane outfits
To Navina’s rise to fame,
Life after Helen O’Grady
Will not be quite the same!”

by Katie Spence
Student -  Youth Theatre 2008/9

 

It is such a joy and delight to see my students working so hard and creatively during rehearsals.  

Tonight I visited the Crayford studio and was blown away by the energy, comittment and professionalism of the class.  Already there are some very intelligent characters being created by class members.  Most of the students have learnt all  of their lines and attend class fully prepared to work and have fun.  What is most noticable, with the Crayford class, is how they all work together as a team and it is clear that they have tremendous respect for each other and are totally supportive when working as a team.  

Well done Crayford and Well done Flair, my talented class teacher, who constantly demonstrates a professional, kind and intellectual quality to her teaching methods.

Judy Adams, Principal. 

WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 22nd FEBRUARY 2010

LOWER PRIMARY PLAY is called "Big Box of Bears", Students are invited to dress up as or to bring their favourite Teddy Bear to class

UPPER PRIMARY PLAY is called "Live Television", Students are invited to dress up as film stars, camera-operators or audience members


Bringing props and costumes is purely voluntary. Please don’t go to any expense!

BELOW IS A casting  for a feature film from a prominent director and they are searching for 3 young boys for important roles. Please find details below:
 
Film: The Impossible
Director: J A Bayona
Producers: Apaches Entertainment & Telecinico Cinema

'THE IMPOSSIBLE' will shoot this summer. It is director J A Bayona's next film following on from his award winning debut 'The Orphanage' which was produced by Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth). It will be his first English language feature and is highly anticipated by critics and fans alike.
 
Shaheen has frequently cast young people who have no prior acting experience: Notes on a Scandal; Peter Pan; The Others; 28 Weeks Later and Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. Please feel free to check her credits at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0047071 <http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0047071> . Shaheen Baig is looking to cast 3 boys to play brothers, in leading roles, the age range is between 4 -11 years.

We are very keen to find newcomers for these roles and are holding an open call in central London on 30th January. We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us with this search, I have attached a flyer detailing the open call and it would be great if you could pin it to a notice board or inform the children about it.

If you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to contact us.

With best wishes


Aisha


Aisha Walters
Casting Assistant

PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE MOVED, SO AMEND OUR CONTACT DETAILS TO:

shaheen baig casting
c/o the bureau, 2nd Floor, 18 phipp street, london EC2A 4NU - tel: + 44 (0)207 613 3173 / (0)207 613 1027
mobile: +44 (0)7768 626 885 - email: shaheen.baig@btconnect.com / shaheenbaigcasting@me.com