Natasha Raymond

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How to Network as an Actor

Tips from casting directors for how to successfully network yourself as an actor and get connections in acting. In the performing arts industry, who you know can be just as important as what you know. Casting directors have fantastic memories and will keep actors they’ve met in mind for future roles. Anyone you’ve worked with […]

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Frank Advice from the Casting Director of ‘Vikings’ on Auditions and Self-tapes

Frank Moiselle’s top tips for how to audition well, how to make a self-tape, and what a good showreel looks like. Casting director Frank Moiselle has worked on exciting projects, such as TV shows Penny Dreadful, Vikings, The Tudors and The Borgias. We spoke to Frank and asked him what advice he has for actors looking to get work through […]

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10 Reasons to Remove a Photo From Your Spotlight Profile

Why you should remove certain photos from your Spotlight profile.

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Getting Started with Accents

Voice coach Laura Carroll shares her top tips on learning a new accent.

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Tips for Delivering a Natural Read

Founder of the VoiceOver Network, Rachael Naylor shares her advice for voice over artists, including how to deliver a natural read. Sounding natural when you deliver your lines is a vital skill for every aspiring voice over artist. Not only does it showcase your abilities as an artist, but it’s also a desirable skill that […]

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The Industry
The 12 Best Podcasts for Actors

Spotlight’s top podcasts for acting tips, industry news and practical performing advice.

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Young Performers
What Young Actors Need to Know About Working with Intimacy Coordinators

How intimacy coordinators look after you during production and what they do to ensure your wellbeing during intimate scenes. The role of an intimacy coordinator is still relatively new to the industry – only beginning to increase in popularity in 2017. But intimacy coordinators aren’t for show: they’re an important ally for performers to have […]

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Acting Showreel Tips from Casting Directors

Top casting directors share common showreel mistakes to avoid and key clips to include.

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14 Tips for Finding Freedom within Self-Tapes

Mel Churcher’s 14 expert strategies for finding freedom, building a believable world, and ensuring your next self-tape captures your true potential. Technical perfection is only half the battle in a self-tape; the real challenge is maintaining the spark of a live performance through a lens. Renowned acting and voice coach Mel Churcher — who has […]

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auditions
improvisation
Young Performers
Bonnie and Betty’s Tips for Parents of Young Performers

Essential advice for parents from child agency Bonnie & Betty. Bonnie & Betty is an agency that represents babies, children and teens for various photographic, commercial, TV, film and stage work. We spoke to founder Bonnie Lia about how parents can help their child navigate the world of performing arts, and the essential information they need […]

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