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Emily trained at the Performance Preparation Academy in Guildford in Musical Theatre and graduated in 2012. Since graduating Emily has gone on to become a Singing and Drama Coach, Director and Musical Director based in and around Berkshire. Her full focus is now on the growth and development of First Impressions Theatre.
She made her West End Debut as Assistant Director and Company Manager on ‘Geek, A New Musical’ (Tristan Bates Theatre, Covent Garden) in 2013.
Emily has also worked as a singing coach, offering lessons in technique, repertoire, confidence building, vocal safety and Musical Theatre LAMDA. She completed her Level 1&2 in ‘Estill Voice Training’ a technique used widely by professionals and voice coaches all over the world.
First Impressions was founded in 2015 and has since become a thriving theatre school in Reading. Emily is keen to continue allowing children to thrive and grow and performers and people within the school! She is extremely proud of the development of First Impressions over the last 9 years!
Rachel Trained at the London School of Musical Theatre graduating in 2018.
Rachel has been working professionally since then but has always been teaching alongside performing. She loves working with children and helping them grow as people and performers.
Professional credits include: Rachel appeared in Hairspray at the London Coliseum playing Tammy and ensemble. Her other credits include Jack and the Beanstalk playing Jack, Jack and the Beanstalk playing Jill, The Spit of the ring in Aladdin the adult panto and Young Rosie in Wonder.
Our Teachers
Belle has just graduated from Performance Preparation Academy in the summer on 2023 after studying a three year Musical Theatre Course.
Belle is now starting to explore into her professional career.
She has been dancing since the age of 2 which started her love of performing.
Belle enjoys being able to pass her love of performing onto the younger generation and help increase the confidence of each child.
Keir is a professional actor and theatre maker based in Bracknell. He currently teaches at Artemis Studios as well as running Three Dot Theatre.
Some of his performance credits include: Adam / Felicia (Priscilla: Queen of the Desert), Robin Hood (Robin Hood and The Magic Arrow), Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast), Watkins the Butler (Sleeping Beauty), Swing (Jack and the Beanstalk), Peter Pan (Peter Pan), Swing (Aladdin), Ares (Wrath of Achilles – UK Tour), Bear/Giraffe (AnimAlphabet The Musical – UK Tour).
Directing Credits: The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Nighttime, The Diary of Anne Frank, Madagascar The Musical, Toothpaste Kisses, The Sounds By The Sea, Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mojo, The Finding Mum Project, The Wizard of Oz, Carrie The Musical, Wee Rosie, Dogfight
Laura is a trained Musical Theatre performer and teacher, graduating from Performance Preparation Academy with a first class BA(Hons) Performance in Musical theatre in 2023. Since then she has performed as a Production Vocalist for P&O Cruises and been teaching Musical Theatre and Singing at Stagecoach Dorking and Wokingham. Laura is excited to share her passion for Musical Theatre and Acting with the younger generation and inspire them to be confident and comfortable in their own skin through fun and engaging classes.
Alex’s love and passion for the performing arts started from an early age and by 2 years old she had already found her way into regular dance classes. Alex went on to study Professional Musical Theatre at Bodywork Company Dance Studios, Cambridge and graduated with a Distinction. Since graduating, Alex has been lucky enough to perform in numerous pantomimes, the Italian tour of Alice in Wonderland where she played the title character, and for the last six years has been sailing (and singing) on the seven seas as Lead Vocalist for AIDA Cruises. Alongside performing, Alex has found a real love for teaching and working with young people. She loves to help her students discover the magic of the performing arts where they can develop new skills, have many new experiences, and really develop their own confidence. She is thrilled to be joining the First Impressions team and cannot wait to pass on her knowledge, experiences and passion!
Molly trained at Bird College Conservatoire for Dance and Musical Theatre, graduating in the summer of 2024.
While training, Molly has played various roles such as, Dot in Sunday In The Park With George, Val and Diana in A Chorus Line and Violet in Violet.
Molly is excited to share her passion and love of performing to the younger generation, encouraging them to achieve anything they put their mind to!