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Sophie Ottley's ALRA Fundraising Page

Sophie Ottley is raising money for ALRA - The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
“Sophie Ottley's Fundraising Page”

on 2 June 2009

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ALRA (The Academy of Live and Recorded Arts ) is recognised in the acting industry for producing highly professional actors who are passionate about their craft, and although we teach all aspects of live and recorded performance we are known for offering an exemplary training in screen acting. ALRA is an established member of the Conference of Drama Schools and it is our policy to nurture the students' strengths and individual qualities. The main source of funding for ALRA students is the Dance and Drama Award. These grants dramatically reduce tuition fees but are only available to 60% of the students. Those not in receipt of a DaDa are expected to find their tuition fees and living expenses independently, which can often make the course unaffordable. Another financial difficulty is that none of our students is eligible for student loans. As a result, most work at weekends and during holidays in an attempt to supplement their income. As it is extremely difficult to meet the costs of living in London they inevitably resort to taking out substantial bank loans. Financial pressure is an unwelcome distraction which causes students' work to suffer. You can help ALRA students to fulfil their dreams by making a donation today!

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Hello Everyone! As many of you will already know, I have been offered a place on the One Year Professional Acting MA course at ALRA. Hurrah! However, as there are no student loans and limited sources of funds in general available for my studies I need to seek alternative sources of funding for the course fees, and hopefully that is where you generous folk can help! No matter how large or small a donation, everything will help and I will be very grateful indeed that you've helped me further down the road to achieving my goal of becoming a professional actor. I have always been involved in the performing arts, particularly acting, from a very young age. Taking on such varied roles as a Weasel in an open-air production of The Wind in the Willows, an elderly Yorkshire woman in Two and a recent foray into music videos as the gothic love-interest, which you can take a glimpse at by following the YouTube link below - and that's just to name a few. I am thrilled that after years of hard work, not to mention immense enjoyment, I have been given the fantastic opportunity to study what I love and prepare for life as a professional actor. I hope you can help by sponsoring me. Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

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