Author: Spotlight Admin
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Managing your Spotlight Media Library FAQs
Uploading a showreel or voice clip to your Spotlight profile allows casting directors to see and hear you perform giving an instantly more rounded picture of you as a performer. Below are some commonly asked questions about how to manage your Spotlight media library. Copyright and Content Clearances What are my copyright responsibilities for images,…
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Alexander Technique and Connecting with Your Body
Performer John Tate shares his experience of using the Alexander Technique and other tips for actors to connect with their body. As an actor, your body is your tool. Your body encases your voice and takes you from one side of the stage to the other and the whole time the audience is watching. But…
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Eva O’Connor on Writing Your Own Work
Performer and writer Eva O’Connor shares her experience writing award-winning plays and developing one of her works into a BBC Three drama. People often ask me whether I prefer acting or writing. They’re always dying to know when I’m going to choose between the two of them. Both questions are up there with the classic: “how…
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Why Did I Choose to Be a Swing?
Performer Jaye Elster shares her experience performing in a role that is often misunderstood, that of a swing. when the unpredictable nature of live theatre strikes, a swing’s priority automatically falls to the show’s function above their own performance. What Is A Swing? In theatre, the most literal translation of the saying “the show must…
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Q&A with the Casting Director and Director of Normal People
We talk to Casting Director Louise Kiely and Director Lenny Abrahamson about the phenomenon that is Normal People. We hosted a webinar (with Spotlight’s Clare McGinley chairing) where we explored the process of casting from beginning to end and the relationship between the director and the casting director. So, who better to speak on the subject than Casting…
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Promoting diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility in theatre, tv, and film
Empowering diverse talent to build a more inclusive industry for all performers We believe that our industry is in a powerful position to shape people’s perception by featuring a broad range of talent on our stages and screens, and through the stories that get told. At Spotlight, we believe that people of all ages, ethnicities,…
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Both Not Half: We Need to Change How We Think about Mixed Heritage Casting
In early 2019 I improvised a comedy video in Punjabi. I shot a few angles and cut it together on my phone. I had zero expectations but, inspired by the likes of JusReign and Guz Khan, I was aware that under the right circumstances it might create opportunity. I tapped ‘post’. It went viral. While the…
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Helpful resources for Spotlight Agent and Casting members
We’ve compiled a handy list of resources for our agent and casting members. This list includes guidelines on language and inclusivity, codes of conduct, child employment resources and much more. Agency Resources Personal Managers’ Association (PMA) Agents of Young Performers Association (AYPA) Co-operative Personal Management Association (CPMA) Tagmin – Spotlight’s Agency Solution Best Practice Guidelines for…
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Respectfully Parting Ways With Your Agent
There may come a time when you need to make the hard decision to leave your agent. Whilst it’s never easy, here’s how to approach the situation with professionalism and respect. An anonymous performer writes about their experience. Changing agents may seem like a daunting prospect for any actor. There are many things to consider, from…
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How We’re Supporting You Through COVID-19
Last updated: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Our members are always at the heart of everything we do and our passionate team have come up with a number of innovative ways to keep our performer, agent and casting members informed, connected and supported during this turbulent time. Here’s how you can continue making the most of…