About Us
Kamilla Woodburn
Principal
Kamilla is a professional actress with experience working on stage, radio and screen. Varying between main and supporting roles has allowed her to develop a diverse performance and drama skill base, which includes singing, dance, acting, writing and collaboration skills. This has enabled her to start building a strong foundation as a professional casting agent, by prompting further discipline, confidence, and reliability whilst approaching each role with empathy and compassion.
Credits include; BBC, cITV, DirectGov, Warner Brothers (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows), RSC, Birmingham Rep, Belgrade Theatre and more.
Having always shown a keen interest in working with young people and have gained experience in both formal and informal education settings. Kamilla has been able to develop her experience of teaching and learning, in addition to devising her own understanding and theoretical knowledge of drama, both from an educational and pedagogical perspective.
Training and working as a professional actress has been beneficial to Kamilla's career as a drama teacher/practitioner within primary and secondary education as well as performing artist.
"I am able to support young people more effectively because of journey as both an actress and teacher. My dedication to the roles I have undertaken has enabled me to be competent, confident and gain experience in planning, delivering and assessing lessons that engage, enlighten and educate students by stretching and challenging their ability."
Kamilla founded Minwood Lane with the intention of sharing her passion and knowledge with her community. Minwood Lane is wholly committed to applying performance and drama to developing work with social and political objectives, furthermore to encourage collaborative learning. Allowing students and artists to be expressive, learn life skills and recognise the importance of self-evaluation and growth through the performing arts.
Minwood Lane 'School of Screen & Stage Arts'
Our acting academy is not just for young people wanting to go into the Performing Arts industry. The aim is to encourage, educate and empower our students, enabling them to express themselves confidently through the arts.
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Agency Partnerships
Minwood Lane are working with local casting agencies to offer opportunities to our artists. We work alongside the casting agencies to put children forward for roles that offer growth and enable them to showcase their abilities effectively. Our industry knowledge allows us to provide a reliable service, offering casting clients the opportunity to find the right artists to enhance their project.
As parents ourselves, we understand both priorities and concerns from the perspective of the client, artists and parent/guardian.
“Kamilla's adaptations of Shakespeare into the modern day are refreshing, engaging and most importantly enjoyable for the young actors she teaches”
Lisa, Former Co-Worker