Author: Spotlight Admin
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Getting into Musical Theatre with Paul Taylor-Mills
Paul Taylor-Mills talks to Spotlight about his connection with Andrew Lloyd Webber, his time at the Other Palace and setting up the MT Fest… Spotlight spoke with producer, former Artistic Director of The Other Palace and founder of the MT Fest, Paul Taylor-Mills about working in the world of musicals. Paul gives us his insights into getting more…
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The Casting Director Guild Awards: The Winners Announced!
Casting directors behind Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, Bodyguard, Hamilton and Cadbury Advert honoured at the inaugural CDG Casting Awards The UK’s top Casting Directors were honoured tonight, Tuesday 12 February 2019, at the inaugural CDG Casting Awards presented in partnership with Spotlight. Taking place at Ham Yard Hotel London, the event was hosted by Russell Tovey, with…
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How to Start Directing
Interested in directing? Here are some of the best on how you should get started… How to Start Directing with Hugo Blick (Black Earth Rising), Bruce Goodison (Murdered By My Father), Josie Rourke (Mary, Queen of Scots), Emma Rice of Wise Children, and many others… Take a look for all the insider knowledge you need…
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Collaboration and Authenticity in Theatre-making with the PappyShow
Making theatre work that is inclusive, exciting and fun with the PappyShow. This episode features Kane Husbands, Sam Hardie, Eddie-Joe Robinson, Ursula Mohan, and Aaron Gordon AKA The PappyShow. They create ensemble-led devised theatre work and perform, create and share roles across their three shows, BOYS, GIRLS and CARE. They talk to us about their…
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Cultivating Your Creative Passion
Casting director and producer Esta Charkham talks to us about how her passion has driven her long and happy career When you come into this business, you have to come in because you love it, not because you want to be rich and famous. Esta Charkham In this episode of The Spotlight podcast, we talk…
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Making the Most of Your Young Performer Membership
With the new year now well underway, here’s a reminder of how you can be making the most of your Young Performer membership! Update your profile Your profile includes several key things every actor requires: information about you, your best headshot, and all your credits and skills. To make sure casting directors find you as…
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Spotlight launches improved location options for members!
We’ve listened to your feedback, and we’re delighted to announce that we have now improved how you can list your locations on your Spotlight profile. With more and more work being produced across Europe and throughout the UK, our improved tools will help make it easier than ever for casting directors to find you based…
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How to Take a Show to the Edinburgh Fringe
Artistic Directors of Traverse, Paines Plough, Pleasance and Assembly talk to Spotlight about what you need to have a successful show at the Edinburgh Fringe Really know why you are coming to Edinburgh. William Burdett-Coutts Authenticity is palpable. Orla O’Loughlin Anthony Alderson of Pleasance, William Burdett-Coutts of Assembly, Orla O’Loughlin, formerly of Traverse, James Grieve…
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Revamping Your Career As An Actor
Spotlight’s Performer Career Consultant Emma Dyson discusses the best advice for revamping your acting career. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss all the essentials for any actor looking to inject some new life into their career. Spotlight’s Performer Careers Consultant Emma Dyson brings her wealth of experience in guiding and advising actors in…
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FAQs for Young Performer Agents
How does Spotlight work? Spotlight is used by casting directors all over the world to send out breakdowns for roles they are casting. Each of these breakdowns is sent directly to our registered agents. When an agent receives them, they’re able to submit their clients for the roles. The casting director will then search through…