Treasure Island on at the Masque

A theatre and dance teacher from Fish Hoek hopes she can empower the youth to express themselves freely on stage and inspire the next generation of young actors to become leaders in their communities.

- KEANAN HARMSE

The Amy Leigh Acting and Singing (ALAS) Academy was launched in 2010 by founder Amy Leigh.

Their theatre ensemble performed an adaption of the classic play Treasure Island at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg last week.

Since a child she has always found herself singing and performing, she recalls.

"I grew up in Fish Hoek and was schooled through the local Fish Hoek Primary School all the way through to High School. I would have friends tell me that I was like a walking musical. I have been singing since I can remember and playing the piano for the majority of my life. I started piano at seven years old, singing at nine and drama at nine too. It was my happy place, the place that let me be me and discover my true passion and talents," she says.

After she matriculated in 2006 she carried on with her studies through the Cape Academy of Dramatic Arts.

She says her main goal for establishing the arts academy was to guide students along the track of inspiration and become teachers that could uplift someone by imparting knowledge and guidance.