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Get networking: Spotlight graduate brings CDS students together

Final year drama students will get a chance to mingle and swap stories this Sunday, with the first ever networking event for CDS graduates - and Spotlight is paying for the first round of drinks for everybody who attends, to help the conversation flow a little quicker. The informal event starts at 2pm at the Soho Theatre and gives Spotlight graduates can mingle, make new contacts and catch up with old ones. The afternoon also includes a talk from casting director Annelie Powell on the importance of networking. The event is the brainchild of ALRA student Linden Walcott-Burton...

posted on 19th January 2012 Read full article >>

Spotlight at Surviving Actors 2012

This weekend sees the return of Surviving Actors, one of the leading industry events for the performing arts industry, and Spotlight will be at Savoy Place in London with a whole host of events and advice throughout the day. Stalls and Spotlight offers We’ll have two stalls at the event on Saturday, covering every aspect of an actor’s career. On our main stand, we’ll be on hand to answer any questions you may have, both from non-members looking to join Spotlight and our members who have questions about how to get the best out of our...

posted on 16th January 2012 Read full article >>

Happy New Year from Spotlight and our plans for 2012

From everybody at Spotlight we’d like to say a big Happy New Year and welcome back to all our members, subscribers and friends, as we look forward to an exciting acting-packed 2012. We have lots planned for the next 12 months and, to inspire you as you start 2012, we thought we’d let you know of a few notable events and other areas where we’ll be out and about helping our members boost their careers. Also, as it’s January, keep your eyes peeled on Spotlight’s news site for a series of pieces aimed at helping you to freshen...

posted on 3rd January 2012 Read full article >>

Spotlight heads to The Dance Show 2011

Spotlight is getting ready to shake our hips this weekend when we head to The Dance Show 2011 at Birmingham’s NEC. As well as judging this year’s Young Dancer Of The Year competition, Spotlight will be on hand to talk all things dance at our Spotlight stall (in Hall 8, Stand DS52). Whether you’re a Spotlight member, or starting out in your career and thinking about joining, Kelly, Kate, Frances, Martin and Elaine from Spotlight can offer career advice and help you get the best out your career – plus answer any questions you may have...

posted on 1st December 2011 Read full article >>

Advice from Actor Expo: Our most frequently asked questions

Last Saturday saw the Actor Expo at Camden Town Hall, and Spotlight was once again at the heart of this essential one-stop shop for the UK acting world. Our team of Kelly, Kate and Laura were on hand at Spotlight’s stall, while Spotlight’s expert Emma Dyson offered essential career advice for actors at her fully-booked Sell Yourself: Perfect Self-Marketing For Actors seminar. On behalf of the team, we’d like to say a massive thank you to everybody who took the time to chat to us on the stall or attend our seminar. We always immensely enjoy...

posted on 9th November 2011 Read full article >>

Young Dancer Of The Year Award nominations close soon

Spotlight’s young dancers only have two more days left to apply for the chance to win a year’s free Spotlight membership and a one-year contract with top dance agency Dancers Inc. Applications for the Young Dancer Of The Year Award 2011, sponsored by Spotlight, close on Friday 21st October. The award is open to dance students aged between 16 and 22 and performers need to be nominated by their school or college teacher or apply through Kelly Taylor at Spotlight. The award is one of the highlights of The Dance Show 2011, part of The Clothes...

posted on 19th October 2011 Read full article >>

Spotlight Graduates sparkle in 2011 CDS New York Showcase

For a select group of Spotlight’s graduate members, Monday 3rd October was the day they had the chance to impress some of the United States’ top agents, managers and casting directors in the New York showcase. The students from CDS-member schools, who had to be eligible to work in America to take part, started to rehearse for the showcase back in June and had spent a further four days in New York honing their material with director Doug Hall, ahead of the performances. Spotlight’s Pippa Harrison watched the New York Showcase and spoke to both the performers and...

posted on 4th October 2011 Read full article >>

Spotlight graduates to perform at New York Showcase

Next week Spotlight hits the Big Apple as our graduate members get the opportunity to impress some of America’s top casting directors at our New York Showcase. The annual showcase is for Spotlight’s graduate members from CDS-member schools who are eligible to work in America. It gives them the chance to build contacts with US casting directors, agents and other notable figures from the New York theatre community, as well as securing auditions and work through the strength of their performances. The showcase is on Monday 3rd October and will be directed by Doug...

posted on 30th September 2011 Read full article >>

Audition Bootcamp - Supported by Spotlight

An intense five-day course for those who are considering a career in acting and want to prepare and hone their audition technique. The week will offer a range of workshops giving an invaluable grounding in vital skills required for auditions and ongoing training. Working with experienced tutors, directors and performers you will develop a practical understanding of text and character, basic vocal and movement skills, the art of improvisation and at the end of the week you will walk away, armed for auditions with two polished speeches, one classical and one contemporary and plenty of tips and techniques...

posted on 1st February 2011 Read full article >>

Have you voted for the 2011 Whatsonstage.com Awards?

Spotlight is a sponsor of this year's Whatsonstage.com Awards. Shortlists across 26 different award categories have been drawn up based on nominations submitted by thousands of theatregoers. Below we have highlighted just some of the most interesting categories, including the specific awards sponsored by Spotlight: Best Actress & Actor in a Play. Voting continues until 31 January and winners will be announced on 20th February at the prestigious awards ceremony. Click here to cast your vote now! SPOTLIGHT...

posted on 7th January 2011 Read full article >>