HAYA +
For actors aged 18-25
The Hunt Academy For Young Actors provides a unique opportunity for actors aged 18-25.
By Joining HAYA+ you benefit from:
- Expert training and specialised workshops in acting for stage and screen with top industry professionals.
- Regular Zoom sessions with our Academy Director Sarah Hunt.
- In-house agency representation with Agent and Director Sarah Hunt providing the opportunity to audition and meet casting professionals whilst you train
- Assistance with Drama school applications and auditions.
- Professional actor showcases in front of an invited audience of top agents and casting directors from our extensive list of trusted contacts and connections.
- Annual “Meet the professionals” networking evening where you get to enjoy a relaxed social evening chatting with our associates - actors, directors, producers and casting professionals - in order to gain as much support and information from those in the know.
Our aim is to create the ideal track into the profession tailored to you.
We recognise that there is no single way into the industry and so we support you, whatever your individual circumstances, in order to give you the very best opportunity to create the career that you want.
We keep our fees low and affordable. We make sure our classes take place in the evenings so you are able to train around other educational / work commitments.
Every HAYA+ actor is able to choose from a variety of packages. (Fees stated are per 10 week term).
NB - The more you train the better you become.
£155
1 Class
This option gives you a 1.5 hour class each week in your chosen venue - Camberley (Wed), Brentford (Thurs), Brockley (Weds) or Leigh On Sea (Mon).
£205
1 class in your chosen venue plus a bi weekly evening zoom with Academy Director Sarah Hunt
This 1 hour zoom session is held on a Tuesday evening at 6.30-7.30 on a bi weekly basis during term time. The group session allows actors to expand their network with other HAYA+ actors from other venues. It is also when industry education comes into effect with your Academy Director taking you through aspects of the industry and career management. This includes - Tax and Money Management, Audition Advice, Choosing Career Paths, Drama School Applications, Mental Health, Personal Management, Expectation Management, Inside Industry Information.
£235
2 Classes - 2 weekly 1.5 hour classes at 2 different venues
This option gives you the opportunity to work with different actors companies across HAYA. Many of our actors choose 2 venues, one close to them and one that requires further travel.
E.g. Camberley + Brentford, Brentford + Brockley or Leigh-on-Sea + Brockley.
All of our venues are well connected via public transport and we encourage car pooling and lift sharing for those that drive.
£290
2 weekly classes at 2 separate venues of your choice and a bi weekly Zoom with our director.
See option 3 above plus a bi weekly Zoom with our Academy Director (detailed in option 2).
HAYA+ Alumni have gone on to train at
LAMDA, East 15, Rose Bruford, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Drama Studio London, Mountview, Oxford School of Drama, The Lir Academy Dublin and RADA.
And work for - Netflix, BBC, Sky Atlantic, Channel 4, Prime, ITV, Nickelodeon, Disney, The National Theatre, The Donmar Warehouse, The Hampstead Theatre, The Edinburgh Festival, Dante or Die Theatre Company, Talk Show Theatre Company - as well as voice-overs and commercials.
