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Sarah Duff
Sarah Duff is the founder of Guelph Youth Theatre Academy and instructor of our classes, workshops, and camps.
In 2021, Sarah graduated from St Lawrence College with a diploma in Music Theatre Performance. She has also trained at The Stratford Festival and Drayton Entertainment.
Sarah has over 10 years of experience working in children's programming. Previously, she has taught dance, theatre, music, camps, and preschool with the City of Guelph.
When she is not teaching, Sarah continues to train and perform herself. You can find her as a regular performer with Storybook Events KW, and on local stages in Guelph. Some of her previous credits include: Janet in The Drowsy Chaperone, Allana in The Little Mermaid, Suzanna in Going Under (SLC), April in Company (Downtown Theatre Project), Rosalie in School of Rock, Margot in Legally Blonde and Lulu in Cabaret (RCMPI). Sarah has also acted in The Guelph Fringe Festival and Scared Scriptless.
Mya Leworthy
Mya Leworthy is an instructor at Guelph Youth Theatre Academy for Youth Theatre and Intro to the Arts
Mya is a Theatre for Young Audiences artist, educator, and administrator based in Ontario, with a particular passion for movement and dance. She has choreographed multiple productions, including The Velveteen Rabbit (Rule of Three Theatre) and Avonlea: An Anne of Green Gables Musical (Penny and Pound Theatre).
She has worked with organizations including Travelling Stage and Cambridge Centre for the Performing Arts, creating and leading theatre programs for students aged preschool to 18. Her work includes developing curriculum, directing youth productions, and teaching performance skills in inclusive, supportive environments.
Mya also performs and works administratively with DuffleBag Theatre, touring interactive productions to schools and communities. Her practice is rooted in fostering creativity, confidence, and meaningful engagement through theatre.