New training for young stars

Co-founders Liz Hames and Natasha Kellett will launch their new Starmaker Management – training for stage and screen – on Wednesday.

The new programme comes following a successful summer of performances, fund-raising for charity and castings.

Two adverts have aired starring Starmaker artistes.

Erin Devine features in the Farmfoods advert with Len Goodman while Thomas Mclaughlin is in the Asda Back to School advert.

Liz said: “We had lots of other students out attending castings in Manchester and even had Mitchell Birch casting for a Universal Pictures movie!

“We are extremely proud of our young stars who have big futures ahead of them.

“Business partner Natasha Kellett and I are extremely proud of all recent successes.”

Earlier in the summer, the Academy held its Starmaker’s Got Talent at Viva Blackpool.

Liz added: “Starmaker’s Got Talent was a huge success, raising hundreds of pounds for the victims of the Manchester bombing.

“Our fantastic winner was Lucie Ashworth-Prescot, who delivered an outstanding monologue and won the Apple Mac Lap Top, donated by local businesses Inspired Energy and Poulton Car Sales, a £700 Starmaker scholarship, and a studio tour of Radio Wave thanks to Paula Davies.

“The two runners up were James Charles, a pianist and vocalist, and Elisha Sheppard, who gave a musical theatre performance.”

The new Starmaker Management will be held at Blackpool Sixth Form College.

Liz added: “We launch on Wednesday, September 13 with a huge introductory offer of 50 per cent off throughout September, and lots of free giveaways.

“The training for stage and screen will feature internationally recognised qualifications, training by industry professionals, photoshoots, castings, and live performances.

“The stage element incorporates midweek musical theatre training, plus London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art accreditation.

“The screen section involves monthly masterclasses led by leading industry experts including casting director/professionals and working actors.

“Students who want to use their skills on a professional level will have agency representation and there are different membership options to suit individual budgets and needs.”

For more information about the Academy visit http://www.starmakerperformingartsacademy.com