Jayne has been involved with Footlights for over 10 years as both a parent and now a franchisee and comes with a wealth of experience and transferable life skills which, as a franchisee has passed these down within her team.

Jayne left her career in social work to commit full time to Footlights as she believed in the company so much, however, with her skill set this has meant Jayne has passed significant safeguarding training to her team at Footlights Huddersfield as well as the team at Footlights Head Office.

Alongside her work at Head Office Jayne takes great pride in being a crucial role as a Stage Manager at our theatre. Furthermore, Jayne is the School Liaison Officer for our theatre in education productions that use drama as a vehicle for social change in both primary & secondary schools, local authorities, public services, community projects and HMP’s.

Sam’s journey started at Footlights over 10 years ago as a young, enthusiastic budding performer, which saw him gain much experience in auditioning for high level castings in London and Manchester from a young age. He has used this knowledge, along with his tuition at Footlights and his studying in Media, TV & Film & Photography to carve out an excellent career at his age, which as a team we find very admirable and inspiring. Once you enter the realm of one of Sam’s classes you become enthralled in the material he teaches and the experience he brings to his classes.

Alongside his work at Footlights Sam is an ambitious performer with a wealth of professional credits which started at just 8 years old when he was given the role of ‘Director of Fun’ by his local authority meaning he would meet with a board of directors that managed his local shopping centre and help plan and direct events for the children in the community. Due to this role Sam gained a massive interest in Directing and Film Making which he is now working with the likes of the Bolton Film Festival and UTC Film Festival working in MediaCityUK.

Laura is a professional soprano singer, with a huge passion for music. Laura has a BA combined honours degree in Music with English Language and Linguistics, and has previously studied a Vocal and Operatic course at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Laura has past experienceteaching in public and private schools as well as musical theatre schools and private singing lessons Most recently, Laura has performed in Wales and Liverpool as ‘Musetta’ in Puccini’s La Bohème with North Wales Opera Studio.

Laura has developed her vocal technique through vocal coaching with world-renowned singers, Rachel Nicholls, Amanda Roocroft and Francesco Anile.

Laura strives to encourage and inspire young performers through fun, engaging teaching, promoting confidence and enjoyment on stage.

Jessica is known as what we call a Footlights Veteran starting her journey at Footlights as a student in 2013 at just 10 years old. During her time as a student at Footlights Rochdale Jessica was recognised for her commitment to her tuition, positivity and enthusiasm.

This meant that the company piloted her for a new training program as a Student Teacher at just 14 years of age. Upon her 2 years in this role Jessica was able to complete the training program successfully and this enabled her to lead her own classes and run her own material within classes from 16 years old. Since then her leadership skills have developed through further training completing an apprenticeship in Business Development and Theatre Management and is now the Personal Assistant for the founder of The Footlights Group including a theatre and sound technician.

Jessica also has a wonderful accumulation of professional performing credits such as working with Anton Benson Productions & has toured nationally 9 times in theatre in education, educating children and teachers on Internet Safety, Cyber Bullying & CSE.