'The Academy' is the youth section of CAST (Colnbrook Amateur Stage Theatre), and was formed back in 2007, with the objective of providing a cost -effective route into the dramatic arts for youngsters between 10 and 18 years old in the East Berkshire/West London area. The group currently runs on one evening per week, with additional sessions scheduled closer to productions. The group stage their own full scale youth shows, one-act plays (for drama festival entry) and supply support and ensemble cast for the parent groups productions.