Prize and Showcases

What is the Spotlight Prize?

Every year, each CDS drama school nominates their best actor from their graduating year, for entry into the Spotlight Prize.

The 21 nominated students are invited to perform at the Spotlight Showcase where the final two prize winners are selected.

A panel of industry experts will award two prizes based on the performances:

• Best Actor/Actress (£2,000)
• Highly Commended Actor/Actress (£1,500)

The nominees will be announced in February 2012 and the winners will be announced at the showcase in July.
All nominated students also win a free year's membership of Spotlight, and a free ticket to the Spotlight Student Summer Ball on 29th May.

What is the Spotlight Showcase?

The 21 prize nominees will perform a series of monologues to an exclusive VIP audience of 200+ agents and casting professionals. A panel of industry experts award the Spotlight Prizes based on performances.

Photos from the 2011 Showcase are available here.