Acting Principal
Rachel
has been part of Tameside Youth Drama Group since 1993. Firstly
performing in many shows as a child and then moving onto the teaching
side.
Rachel is a qualified and well experienced teacher who has always
had a passion for the arts. With over 20 years experience both
performing and directing. Rachel is also a certified specialist in Drama
Education, and Arts Award Advisor with a wealth of experience working
with children of all ages.
We wanted to know a bit more about Rachel so we asked her the following questions :
Favourite musical: Blood brothers
If you’re not at the drama what are you doing? Spending time with my children, family and dogs.
Invite 3 famous people (dead or alive) to dinner
:
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Julie Andrews, Tom Hanks
Honorary Principal
Barrie has been part of TYDG since 1993 when he came along to help with the musical side of things.
Barrie's
background is a musical one, he was a drummer in a band, he used to
travel around doing gigs raising funds for charities, he also used to be
part of Hurst community drama group.
He was a driver for a number of
years working for sunlight until he retired. He has spent many years
volunteering for Hyde Festival Theatre and any group that uses it, as
well as us of course.
Barrie will be the first to admit his health isn't
as good as it once was, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease a few
years ago and is now being looked after in a care home, where he is
planning on continuing putting on shows and raising funds for charity.
Secretary
Janet joined the group when her daughter Rachel joined many years ago. She
works quietly behind the scenes organising the finances along with many
other jobs. Janet has always given back to her community and this is
just one way she does that.
Over the years Janet has slowly taken over
the finance and secretarial role from Jean and we wouldn't be able to
run the group without Janet's expertise.
She is one of the kindest, most
thoughtful volunteers we have.
Wardrobe Mistress
Carole
Levy is our wardrobe mistress, Carole joined the group just helping out
to start with when her two sons Tom & James joined and then like
the rest of us she got more involved and now is in charge of the
costumes.
She works tirelessly working out who's wearing what and is
already planning for our next show.
We managed to catch up with her during the break this afternoon to find out what's she's really like!!
Favourite musical: Phantom of the Opera
Favourite Party Guests: Prince Harry, Victoria Wood and Noel Gallagher
Julie Walters would be her chosen actress to play her
Carole's always on the look out for help so if your a dab hand with a sewing machine!
Volunteer Teacher / Costume Assistant
Becci
joined the group as a young performer and came back to volunteer as a
choreographer. Becci is a qualified teacher with a degree in drama, and
a flare for dancing.
We caught up with Becci and ask her some questions:-
Favorite Musical - Dirty Dancing
If
you're not at drama what are you doing? - Following my
beloved football team Manchester City and singing & dancing round
the house whilst doing the house work.
If your life was staged as a musical, what would be the title song? - I've had the time of my life.
Who would play you in the musical? - Idena Menzel
Which 3 famous people (dead or alive) would you invite to dinner and what would you serve them? Adele - because she's amazing
Joe Hart (City's goal keeper) because he's gorgeous
Tom Hardy - he's also gorgeous.
We'd have chilli & rice as I love feeding people with big hearty meals, and it's one of the only things I can cook
Volunteer Teacher & Props Set design
Vicky
has been part of the TYDG family for a number of years now since her
children joined the group. Vicky has over 20 years experience working
with young people, most of which has been spent working with young
people with Special Educational Needs. Along with teaching and
choreographing at the group, Vicky also co-ordinates the set design and
props.
Here's a little more information about Vicky:-
Favorite Musical: Wicked
If you're not at drama what are you doing? Following my beloved football team Manchester City.
If your life was staged as a musical, what would be the title song? Defying gravity
Who would play you in the musical? Jodie Prenger
Which 3 famous people (dead or alive) would you invite to dinner and what would you serve them? Emmeline Pankhurst, David Silva, Sheridan Smith
We'd have spaghetti bolognese as it's my favorite.
Volunteer Teacher
Katie
is another member of our TYDG family that has been behind the scenes
for a number of years as she started as a member of St John Ambulance
who slowly became more and more involved within the drama group. Katie
is now a respected leader at the group with many years experience, along
with working with the chorus, Katie also is in charge of the music and
helps out making props and set for the shows.
We wanted to know a bit more about Katie, so we asked her the following questions:-
Favorite Musical: Rocky Horror
If
you're not at drama what are you doing? I'm part of an
adult drama group where I get to Perform on stage, and I love it.
If your life was staged as a musical, what would be the title song? Another Day Done
Who would play you in the musical? Rebel Wilson
Which 3 famous people (dead or alive) would you invite to dinner and what would you serve them? Robin Williams, Julie Andrews, Walt Disney
I'd have to cook them a full Sunday Roast with all the trimmings
Volunteer Teacher
Hollie
joined TYDG in 2004 as a member and played parts in many productions.
Hollie then began volunteering for the group and now helps with the
chorus members.
Hollie is also involved with making set for the
productions.
Here's what Hollie had to say when I caught up with her:-
Favorite Musical: Matilda, because it's all about having fun.
If
you're not at drama what are you doing? Camping, Ice
Skating, Geocaching, Spending time with my family, I also make
jewellery.
Which 3 famous people (dead or alive) would you invite to dinner and what would you serve them? Lucy Spraggan, Chris Martin,
Walt Disney.
Probably Sushi or Pizza!!!!
Dave Husband, Phil Bunting, James Alberti & Steve Hartley
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