“DMA has both built my confidence and helped me as an individual actor. It is a safe space where I can meet genuine like-minded young actors, who are full of talent, to work on my craft and challenge myself. During the covid lockdown we had weekly classes on zoom. This was one thing that got me and all of us through such a hard time, locked up in our houses without socialising. I have taken part in DMA Elite Masterclass, DMA Social, Platform Course, David Ajala Masterclass and Kharmel Cochrane Masterclass. Everything that I do at DMA comes with a gain. I’m always pushed to challenge myself and my imagination all while remembering that “no one is me and that is my power.”

Since joining DMA Halle has booked a series regular role in CBBC’s, The Dumping Ground as Clem. She played a lead role in the BBC's BAFTA-winning drama, Casualty, and has appeared in BAFTA-winning BBC Comedy, Motherland.

“The thing I love when I come to DMA is there is always an absence of negative emotion. Everyone is engaged and respects each other. #dmafam ”

Cole Martin is 15, he was born and raised in Birmingham. He is currently an Elite member of the DMA family. Since joining DMA in 2020, he secured the lead role in a BBC film My Name is Leon. Later that year, he was seen on Channel 5 in a 4 part thriller, Witness Number 3 in a supporting role. He has since been nominated for a prestigious award of Best Young Performer with the TV Times magazine and signed to The Artist Partnership agency.

“Being part of DMA for the last 6 years has been such an amazing privilege and experience. I’m so lucky to work with such a lovely group of talented people. The DMA environment allows us all to be brave, make mistakes and share all of our knowledge and ideas with each other and that’s why I love DMA and the journey I’ve had so far!”

Grace O’Leary is a 15 year old British actor from North London. Since joining DMA Grace signed with The Artists Partnership, travelled to LA for auditions and meetings, wrote an exciting new play ‘Youthquake’ about the current teen mental health crisis which was performed at the Yard Theatre - Hackney Wick and has just wrapped playing the lead in two new films.

Since joining DMA Freddie has completed two runs as Tiny Tim at The Old Vic and signed with Ardent Talent.

“DMA is my happy place where I learn so much. Every time I go I learn while also enjoying every moment with such amazingly talented people. The DMA foundation is such a privilege and so important for the development of actors, and it teaches and also allows me to grow.“

Since joining DMA, Romanie booked a lead role in Brad Watson’s new movie Hush Now.

“DMA means so much to me - it’s a place to learn about all different aspects of the industry, as well as focus on wellbeing, managing our personal lives along with our career, supporting other like-minded creatives and it reminds me every day why I do this! I’ve had an amazing time creating the play as it gives us young creatives an opportunity to break down expectations for teens and hopefully bring light to the struggles we face, whilst empowering people to create change.”

Daisy Sequerra is a British actor and dancer from Sheffield, England. Since joining DMA Daisy has signed to Independent Talent and booked the role of series regular Mawdie in Belgravia: The Next Chapter for MGM+ / Carnival and will be seen in upcoming movie Embers alongside Ruth Bradley and Christian Cooke. She has also played the titular character in new film Ruby.

“DMA is a safe and non judgemental space that has allowed me to grow as a young actor. Being surrounded by like-minded people and having the opportunity to learn from industry professionals is a incredibly rare thing to find in the industry, yet DMA continues to provide a comfortable environment for young actors and personally helped me with my confidence and knowledge especially being new to the industry. My past year at DMA has been the best and im looking forward for many more!”

Deborah is an 18 year-old actress born and raised in London. She writes her own material and hopes that through her work she is able to tell the stories of underrepresented voices in the media. Since joining DMA Deborah has signed to Intertalent agency.

“DMA is the place where I feel my most creative self - it is a place where I get to collaborate with other incredible young actors and get to meet such inspiring industry professionals. The DMA Foundation gives young people a chance to be creative and to make gripping and innovative stories. “

Amelie Green is a British actor born in 2007 based in North London. Since joining DMA, Amelie booked the lead series regular role of Bill Robinson in CBBC series Malory Towers and signed with Curtis Brown agency.

Since joining DMA Ben Dalton booked leading West End roles in Mrs Doubtfire, Newsies and Beauty and The Beast.

“The DMA Foundation enables young people to be creative and thought-provoking storytellers whilst encouraging us to create change. Creating the play was a crazy experience but one that was so special because we got to be a part of telling the stories that are important to us as humans and break stereotypes and expectations of young people.”

Maddie Evans is a British actor born in 2006. Since joining DMA Maddie has signed to Independent talent agency. She has booked many exciting roles including: Dyana in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon and Alina in A gentleman In Moscow. She also plays a young Britney Spears in the new BBC documentary drama, Pieces of Britney and was cast as the lead role in Dreamworks Rhyme Time Town as Mary Mary and its subsequent spinoff series. Maddie has since been cast in two further DreamWorks and Netflix projects. She has just finished working on Arkham County playing Young Violet Flintlock alongside Stanley Tucci and filming a BBC Comedy.

“Every time I leave DMA it always reminds of how much talent I am amongst. DMA is a place where I get to bring my creative juices, my writing ideas, and my acting abilities together and combine them, making beautiful performances with my friends. We are given ample opportunities to meet casting directors, cinematographers, screenwriters, playwrights and producers from the industry who give us great advice on how to hone our craft.”

Reya-Nyomi Brown is a 16 year old British actor and singer from London. Since Joining DMA Reya was cast in Stranger Things - The First Shadow in the West End.

“DMA is unparalleled as a space for young people to be creative, to be inspired and collaborate openly to get an insight into the industry. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help create this play, and work with my peers to achieve work that we are truly proud of.”

Dylan is a 16 year old actor from Sheffield. Since joining DMA he made his Television debut in CBBC’s Malory Towers (S2-3), and appeared in short film Mother of the Year (2022). Dylan is currently filming a series regular role in a new BBC Series.

“Being a part of DMA has been a real privilege. It’s given me the opportunity to demonstrate creativity and innovation authentically. Prosper myself not only as an actor but as a human. Help me discover what I believe in and where I lie in society. I’ve been able to develop other skills I’ve got a passion for, such as writing and directing. Developing the play has shown that acting and words help us understand what it means to be human. I want my future work to have an impact so the next generation of strong, independent young people in the industry can face fewer barriers that prevent them from excelling in their field. What we watch on stage influences us. Stories are the mechanisms through which we process the world we live in and the place we have in it. This perspective of teenage rage that has been written with truth, compassion and grounded emotion reflects what it means to be coming of age in society today. ”

Elysia Kozinos, born in 2007, is a Greek Cypriot British actor from North London. Since joining DMA Elysia has played the lead role of Nour in the short film, BABA for the British Film Institution, which subsequently won the Iris Prize and signed with Revolution Talent Agency.

“I’m so honored to have had the opportunity to support the DMA Foundation this past summer during a DMA Masterclass. It feels amazing to combine doing what you love alongside supporting a great cause. I’m blown away and enthused by the work Dominique has put in to help others.”

Maria Grace Schneider was born in 2005 in Sydney Australia. She’s lived in Sydney, Frankfurt, Germany and London and moved to Atlanta, GA at 13. Since joining DMA - Grace booked the role of Laura Martin in the ITV/Amazon TV series Vanity Fair and signed with Osbrink Talent agency and Untitled Entertainment Management.

“Being able to participate in DMA is something I will cherish for the rest of my life. Having a community of other young people who understand what it is like to be a working actor whilst still keeping the normal teenage experience is invaluable to me. We are lucky enough to be visited by guests from the industry during our monthly masterclasses, ranging from cinematographers to casting directors, and from each I have discovered at least one piece of advice I use regularly. Thank you very much for having me DMA, it really is a pleasure.”

Isabella is a British actor born in July 2006, based in London. She began working at the age of 10 on Jurassic World - Fallen Kingdom, 2018, playing Masie Lockwood. Since joining DMA she trained for and worked on Jurassic World - Dominion, 2022 and has exciting new projects to be announced soon.

“DMA is a place of inclusion where we are encouraged to express ourselves freely, share our ideas and learn from our mentors, industry professionals and each other. I feel incredibly proud to work with this group of brilliant people, I love them all!”

Lily is a British actor born in December 2007, based in Derbyshire. Since joining DMA Lily has signed with Hermione Halpin at Accelerate Management.