Since moving into education she now works as a secondary school Drama teacher and is delighted to be involved with ‘Reach for the Stage’.

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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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She trained at Spotlight Theatre dance school in Sheffield and it was here that she discovered that she not only loved to dance but that she found immense pleasure in passing on her passion to others, when she became a student teacher at the school.
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.

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She progressed to study performing arts and began taking on more ‘behind the scenes’ roles, including stage management, choreography and directing.
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.

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Emma gained her Grade 8 singing qualification at the age of 16 and is currently in her final year of studying Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds.
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.

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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!

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