Kevin Spacey hosts masterclass for Spotlight Prize nominees

Old Vic Artistic Director Kevin Spacey led a masterclass for Spotlight Prize nominees at the Criterion Theatre in Piccadilly, central London, on Thursday November 19.

Thirty-four nominees attended the session, which Spacey designed and ran himself to give them practical advice on the craft that he has spent a career developing.

The Oscar-winning actor watched all the nominees perform their audition pieces, and gave them detailed notes and suggestions.

"He suggested ways in which the actors could be more engaging by not relying on gestures, but to talk, think and feel," said Pippa Harrison, Head of Client Relations at Spotlight.

"It was fantastic to see such an experienced actor share his wealth of knowledge with the Spotlight nominees."

Spotlight and Spacey collaborated on the masterclass in London because of their interest in supporting young actors, and enabling them to progress in their careers.

Spacey's Old Vic New Voices programme supports young and emerging acting talent and aims to source and develop new work for production on the Old Vic stage.

The Spotlight Prize nominees 2010 will be announced in the Spring.

posted on 23rd November 2009

Latest projects cast via Spotlight

The following are just a selection from the many hundreds of projects which have been cast via Spotlight recently:

Feature films

Sherlock Holmes
Sex and the City 2
Brighton Rock
Clash of the Titans
Untitled Ken Loach project 2009
Nowhere Boy
Nine
Harry Brown
1939
Centurion

Commercials

Vodafone
Coco Pops
Samaritans
Sainsbury’s
Radox
Actimel
Mecca Bingo
Ikea
Calgon
Heineken

Television

The Bill
Doctors
Crimewatch
Ashes to Ashes
Doctor Who
Holby City
Ladies of Letters
Lark Rise to Candleford
Hollyoaks
The Tudors

Stage

Santa Claus and the Return of Jack Frost (Mayflower Theatre, Southampton)
Cinderella (Assembly Rooms, Derby)
Dial M for Murder (Leeds and No.1 Tour)
The Woman in Black (Dubai)
The Power of Yes (National Theatre, London)
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice (Vaudeville Theatre, London)
Dr Faustus / School for Scandal (Greenwich)
Billy Liar (UK national tour)
Enron (Royal Court, London)
Stepping Out (UK national tour)
Othello (Citizens Theatre, Glasgow)

posted on 18th November 2009

Spotlight at Actor Expo in London

Spotlight will be at Actor Expo London on the 3rd October. We'd love to see you there!

The Spotlight team will be on hand to help you with any membership questions you may have throughout the day.

In addition we are holding a free seminar exclusively for Spotlight members:

HOW TO BE A PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: Will Davies and Pippa Harrison (Spotlight) 11.30am - 12.45pm

Two Spotlight experts will provide invaluable advice on how actors can improve their chances of finding work.

Topics discussed will include photos, CVs and cover letters, showreels, basic networking and how to approach Casting Directors and Agents. The seminar will last approx. 75 minutes and include plenty of opportunity for Q & A.

Anyone wishing to attend should get to the Spotlight seminar room by 11.15 am. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.Please make sure you bring your Spotlight card as proof of your membership.

For more information about Actor Expo London, or to book your entrance ticket, please visit http://actorexpo.co.uk/

Entry for the exhibition is £5 if you book before 26th September. Then £10 thereafter.
We look forward to seeing you in

posted on 18th November 2009