Run by students for students, the GSA Student Society is here to ensure your time at GSA is not just extraordinary but also filled with camaraderie, support, and endless opportunities!
From the moment you join GSA, you automatically become a member of the GSA Student Society. As you settle into the rhythm of GSA life, the society is here to help you navigate through successes and challenges alike and help bring any creative ideas and projects you may have to life.
From sustainability, disability, and equality, diversity and inclusivity representation, to freshers week, grad ball, exciting events, and lots more, the GSA Student Society is here to enrich your student life in every possible way.
GSA Student Society is part of the University of Surrey's Student Union (USSU). Find out more about the USSU and other student clubs and societies here.
GSA Labs
Open to GSA staff and students only, Labs is an opportunity for emerging artists currently training at Guildford School of Acting to showcase their original work in progress, in front of a live audience, and receive feedback. It is an opportunity for creatives to play, explore, trial new material, and make mistakes in a safe and encouraging environment.
GSA Labs was founded by Emilia Hargreaves, current course rep for BA Applied and Contemporary Theatre 3rd Year. Emilia is also the Creative Producer of GSA Labs, and is passionate about creating opportunities and supporting emerging artists to showcase and develop their own work.
Labs is an extracurricular activity entirely run by students for students, and does not form part of their academic training.
GSA Football Club
A member of the Drama School League, GSA FC is made up of current GSA students competing with other drama school football clubs throughout the year, for the Drama School League Cup. They play a mixture of home and away matches, making this a great opportunity for students to either be part of the team or feel part of a community by supporting and watching the matches.
GSA FC is the current winner of the drama school league! UP THE STAGGS!!!
Meet your Representatives
Hey!! My name is Anya, and I’m a 2nd-year BA Applied and Contemporary theatre student. I’m so excited to be the president of the GSA student society! Over the next year, I hope together we can create a magical and collaborative environment with a bundle of fun events as well as connecting students. I cannot wait to start working alongside my fellow signatories and reps to help create such a memorable and heart-warming year!
HEY, my name is Lara, and I’m a second-year BA Actor-Musician student! I am excited to be your vice president this year - it’s going to be a fabulous year of events and good vibes. We aim to hold events to give you all a fab amount of breaks from the stress of drama school, as well as the perfect chance to mingle and meet new people - we have such an amazing society team, so get hyped for a brill year.
Hey, I’m Tash! I’m a second-year BA Theatre Production student and the Treasurer of the GSA Society. I look after the society’s finances, making sure we have the funds to bring amazing ideas to life throughout the year!
I’m really looking forward to helping the society grow by introducing fresh merch ideas and exciting new socials, whilst working alongside Anya, Lara and all the reps to make sure GSA students have the best possible experience. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together this year and help make the society bigger and better than ever!
Hey everyone! I’m Leticia Farah, a 2nd-year Applied and Contemporary Theatre student at GSA! I’m so excited to be your International Rep this year! Being an international student myself, I know how important it is to feel at home even when you’re miles away from it. I absolutely love meeting people from different backgrounds, bringing everyone together and celebrating all our different cultures!! I can’t wait to help make GSA feel like a little home away from home for all of us!
Hi! I’m Fin (he/him), a second-year BA Acting Student, and I'm the wellbeing rep at GSA. Big lover of music, guitar, gym, and anything art-related 😎! I’m a strong advocate for creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel comfortable talking about mental health, and I want to make GSA a place where wellbeing is prioritised. Whether you want a listening ear, support, advice, or just fancy grabbing a coffee and having a chat (about anything!), I'm your guy!
Hello everyone, I'm Ellis, a second-year BA Applied and Contemporary Theatre student and one of your Wellbeing Reps! My goal is to make sure everyone feels seen, heard, and included within GSA and know they have someone to talk to if they are struggling.
Your wellbeing is just as important as your studies and I hope in this academic year, we can come together as a society to support one another. I’m a friendly face around campus so if you want to have a chat just let me know!
Hello lovelies! 👋
My name is Ceri, and I’m a 3rd-year Applied and Contemporary Theatre student at GSA.
As a disabled, queer ✨icon✨, I know how important it is to feel accepted, represented, and able to be yourself. I’m passionate about making the arts more inclusive and creating spaces where people feel their differences are celebrated.
I’m so excited to be your Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Rep this year!
I can’t wait to hear your ideas, champion different perspectives, and work towards making GSA a place where everyone feels they belong💜
I’m Lina, and I am so proud to be a sustainability rep for GSA! Last year, it was beautiful to see people showing up with so much joy and compassion in our community events like the open mic night. We raised some great funds for our chosen sustainability charities. And there’s lots more to come this year…
It’s important that we show up for each other when the world feels like it’s struggling. And we have to advocate for things that can’t advocate for themselves, like the environment. My aim for this year is to have moments where we don’t feel alone in climate anxiety, and together we can generate our bit of good.
Hi, I’m Ren. I’ve always been passionate about sustainability, I almost did a degree in environmental law! I can’t wait to combine my passion for environmental justice with my love of drama, and I’m so excited to be this year’s Sustainability Rep!
