Author: Spotlight Admin
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Top Tips from Leading Commercial Casting Director
We recently spoke to leading casting director Martin Gibbons, as part of the Spotlight Graduate Programme. Held in Manchester, the events were tailored to students graduating from drama school in the North West. Martin Gibbons Casting is an independent casting company experienced in casting TV commercials, television, theatre and film. Martin has been a casting director…
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10 Audition Tips from Casting Director Jerry Knight-Smith
The Spotlight Graduate Programme is designed to prepare final year students for the industry, and this includes many opportunities to network with and bounce ideas off the experts! Spotlight recently hosted some graduate events in Manchester, including a Q&A with casting director for the Royal Exchange Theatre, Jerry Knight-Smith. Jerry offered the attendees a great…
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How to Self-Tape at Home
Our tips on how you can self-tape from home! So you’ve received that email from your agent asking you to put yourself on tape for a casting, and they need the audition WeTransferred across by tomorrow. With our ‘how to’ video, this process need never feel rushed or stressful again! If you’re able to start…
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Introducing the nominees for the Spotlight Showcase 2017
20 of the UK and Ireland’s most talented young drama school graduates have been selected to compete in front of an exclusive industry panel in July at the Spotlight Showcase 2017. The finalists will be launching their career to an audience of influential industry professionals on 11th July at The Underglobe, with a live theatre performance and…
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An Actor’s Guide To Procrastination: How To Make The Most Of Your Time
Ah, hello 7.30am! You came around a bit too quickly for my liking, you little rascal you. Spring out of bed. Pop on Chris Evans on Radio 2. (Aaaand I’ve turned into my Dad.) Jump in the shower. Make some porridge. My Friday morning is already looking as fresh as an Activia advert. Grab my…
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Everything You Need to Know About… Photos
Your main photo As a professional performer, your main headshot is vitally important. It must represent who you are. It is your first selling point to getting that audition. If a casting professional is unaware of your work, it is the first thing they will see, and first impressions do count! It should be a…
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How to Approach a Small Theatre Company
Want to make theatre with a local company? Here’s how to get started. Whether you’re looking for that vital last credit for your Spotlight membership application or just love theatre (and don’t quite know how to get the Old Vic’s attention!), approaching small theatre companies can be a great way to gain a foot in…
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Your Top 5 Questions Answered
We’re always looking out for ways to help new members settle in at Spotlight, making our recent Welcome Evening the perfect opportunity to find out what questions our new members have. Here are just a few popular questions we get asked about how to make the most of your Spotlight membership: How do I self-submit?…
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Getting Roles in Europe Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
We’ve partnered with Northern Europe’s largest casting platform, Stagepool, to share opportunities with each other’s members and make it easier to gain opportunities throughout Europe. If you’re an actor, many of Europe’s leading casting directors such as Tusse Lande (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Skyfall) will now be distributing their breakdowns via Spotlight, giving you the opportunity to…
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Scene Study: Why is it Important?
Acting – at least for those who do it professionally – is about much more than just learning the lines in a script and then saying them out loud. You also have to know which way to face and who’s paying your wages at the end of the week! I’m joking of course (well, not…