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Top Tips for Keeping Your Sanity (and Your Voice) Having hit the halfway mark, you might be starting to find a little depleted in your energy levels at the Edinburgh Fringe – or you might have the dreaded Fringe Flu! Fear not, here is Katie Elin-Salt to give you the low down on how to survive […]
I recently heard an interview with an actress who said at times, she feels crippled by “those f***ing demons.” From talking to other actor friends of mine, when we talk about “those f***cking demons” I noticed there was a very common pattern. And it goes like this: No wonder we get doubtful. In any other […]
BBC launches nationwide search, training and showcase opportunity for disabled actors The BBC is launching a pioneering new training programme for disabled actors that will shine a light on experienced actors already working in the industry, as well as discover and develop the potential of up and coming talent. The development programme, called ‘Class Act: […]
A roundup of hints for your next audition Actors Sarah Parish, Mark Bonnar and Vicky McClure, along with the industry’s top casting directors from the U.K., Ireland and America, tell Spotlight exactly what they want to see in the audition room. Full video transcript Shimmy Marcus: I think when you’re preparing for an audition, it’s […]
When can I apply for Graduate membership? Graduate membership opens in September to students who are about to enter their final year of drama training at a Spotlight recognised school. Can anyone apply for Graduate membership? If you are unsure about whether your drama school or university course is eligible for the Spotlight Graduate membership, please […]
We answer the questions most frequently asked about starting out as a performer. Skip to a section: How do I become an actor? How do I join Spotlight? Is there a union for performers? How do I know what agency is right for me? Where can I find a headshot photographer? Does Spotlight pass on […]
Chris Neels follows two British understudies currently living the unpredictable understudy life in New York… Thousands of miles from home, never really knowing if they will be performing from one night to the next, the life of a British understudy on Broadway is unpredictable and, at times, monotonous. But how do you prepare every day […]
Katie Redford’s guide to creating and maintaining a routine in the unpredictable world of acting.
Ros Hubbard’s advice for performers Ros Hubbard, casting director of The Mummy, Enemy at the Gates and much more, shares her tips for auditioning actors, rehearsals, and recording a good self-tape. Ros on Auditions “Own the part. It’s your part, you should be doing it, that’s who you are, do it that way. Don’t do it as an […]
Screen director and Bow Street co-founder, Shimmy Marcus, talks about the key to giving a successful screen performance as an actor.