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CLASSES
For further details of how to join, venues, class times, past shows, current and future events please browse our site.
CLASSES
For further details of how to join, venues, class times, past shows, current and future events please browse our site.
GALLERY
ABOUT US
Reach is a thriving Musical Theatre school providing weekend and holiday classes in Dancing, Singing and Drama. We have classes for children, young people and adults from 6 to 18+, the class sizes are small to ensure we meet the individual needs of all our members. For students wishing to become industry professionals we are the alternative to full time Stage School. As well as providing quality Performing Arts coaching we ensure that each child develops confidence, communication skills and self-awareness whilst having fun and meeting new friends.
OUR TEAM
Anna Vickers
Company Director and Artistic Director
Anna Vickers trained at Liverpool John Moores in Performing Arts. She has directed for the Sheffield Children’s festival with Post-Opt Theatre Company and Transit Theatre Co. She has also spent time directing in America; running a young persons drama programme at Camp Farnsworth, Vermont. Anna worked as a Theatre Practitioner in Sheffield and Manchester before touring with numerous professional productions including ’42nd Street’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Beauty and the Beast’.
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Mike Vickers
Company Director and Production Manager
Mike is a qualified child care practitioner and life coach and feels that theatre is an ideal medium for young people to become more self aware and confident. He is determined that being involved with Reach should be a positive and fun filled experience for all members, and the experience will equip them with the personal and teamwork skills that will enable them to be successful in all areas of life.
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Mike is responsible for all technical aspects of our productions and continues to ensure that they are of an excellent professional standard. He has been involved in musical theatre for more years than he would care to admit, starting out as Stage Manager for Pegasus Theatre Company in Sheffield and continuing to work with a variety of theatre companies and events teams during the following years. He has a wealth of technical experience which he brings with him to Reach, enabling our productions to have the professional edge with up to date technological equipment and expertise.
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Carla Jane Wade
Choreographer and Dance Coach
Carla began dancing at the age of three and it has been her true passion ever since. more... less
Carla studied dance at both GCSE and A Level before persuing her dance career at University, studying a BA Hons degree in Dance and Education Studies at DeMontfort University, Bedford.
Carla has performed in a wide variety of theatres over the years, for a range of local companies. She has performed at the Montgomery Theatre, The University Drama Studio, The Crucible and The Lyceum in Sheffield; in musicals such as Carousel, We will Rock You, Little Shop of Horrors, 42nd Street, Jesus Christ Superstar, A White Christmas, West Side Story, Grease, Our House and Legally Blonde to name but a few. Even now, Carla remains a commited dancer and performer and loves the opportunity to perform.
Whilst Carla still loves to perform she also gets great pleasure from teaching others and has worked as a choreographer for many years for a number of local societies including Woodseats MTC, Splinters MTC and, most recently, Southey MTC. However, having worked with Reach from day one, it is here, with us, where she finds the most joy in teaching her passion to others. To watch the students grow, improve and gain enjoyment from her dance classes gives her the greatest sense of achievement and pride. Here’s to the next 10 years and the next generation of Reach students who will be the reason for the tears of pride at the back of the auditorium come show week.
Beth Marshall
Drama Coach
Beth fell in love with performing at school and had parts in shows including Blood Brothers and A Christmas Carol as well as several song and dance ensembles. more... less
Beth graduated with Honours in Working with Children and Families, from Sheffield Hallam University in 2015 and aims to bring an element of drama to all her work within primary schools. Beth has been with Reach since 2013 she says she has loved every minute of it.
Emma Carrigan
Vocal Coach
Emma has been with Reach for more than 4 years, firstly as a student, and now as singing coach. more... less
Emma has performed at many local and regional events including at the launch of the Sheffield Music Hub at the City Hall and has a web presence with over 50,000 hits on her singing channel.
Joanne Waymouth
Rehearsal Manager
Jo is our Receptionist and Administrator on Saturdays. She is the person who ensures that everything on the admin side runs smoothly. more... less
She also manages ticket sales and is our front of House Manager when we are in the theatre.
Jo has been associated with Reach for ten years. Our rock!
POLICIES
We work very hard to ensure that being part of the Reach team is a great experience.
Our staff are trained in their discipline, and also in our methodology of working.
To ensure everyone is safe and behaves appropriately we need students to read and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.
We have listed three main policy areas which underpin our work. Should you require any further information please ask.
TESTIMONIALS
Rachel
“Firstly may I say another huge thank you to you and all your team for supporting our little ones to deliver such a wonderful show. We feel very proud to be associated with such a lovely school that has great ethics. Flissy has come on leaps and bounds over the past few years, much of which is down to the experience you provide, thank you!.”
George
“The performance on Friday was outstanding. Incredible what can be achieved in 5 days! Ethan really enjoyed his time and can’t wait for September. Many thanks.”
Fiona
“Reach is a great musical theatre group. It is 3 hours of dance, acting and singing and a great way for your children to make friends and have fun. My children leave each lesson with big smiles and full of energy. I would highly recommend!”
Silvina
“Thank you very much for your hard work and professionalism!. Your staff generates contagious enthusiasm and passion for stage to our kids. My daughter really loves your lesson and she is looking forward to rehearsals every Saturday. We feel very proud to be associated with such a lovely theatre school!.”
Sarah
My little boy has been inspired and it is his chance to shine and grow in independence from his sister!
Currently signing along to Mama I’m a big girl now! He loves it!!.
CONTACT US
For more information about the company, classes or current productions you can use the form to email us or call Mike on 0798 340 3375.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Reach Musical Theatre School - Performing Arts Sheffield