Author: Spotlight Team
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The Winners and Finalists for the Young Performer ‘Into the Spotlight’ Monologue Competition
We’re excited to announce the finalists and winners for the first ever Young Performer ‘Into the Spotlight’ monologue competition Following the amazing response we’ve had to our monologue competitions over the last year, we decided to launch the first ever Young Performer competition with three different age categories. Our Spotlight team watched every monologue performance,…
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How to Make the Most of Your Spotlight Membership
All of the benefits of joining Spotlight and why a Spotlight membership is worth it. Your Spotlight membership is more than just an online profile with access to exclusive breakdowns. It’s your gateway into the world of casting, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Here are all the ways in…
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Who Actors Work with on Theatre Jobs
What to expect in a theatre and the crew you may work with on a theatre job Creating a theatre performance requires dedication and a team of creatives – the crew start working together long before the actors utter their first lines. Not all theatre productions operate the same, and the number of crew members…
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My Casting Story: Joanne Thomson in ‘Outlander’
Scottish actor, writer and director Joanne Thomson tells us about her journey into acting and getting a role in historical drama ‘Outlander’ Joanne Thomson is a varied creative known for showcasing her talent on stage and screen, including in the BAFTA award-winning film, The Suffragettes, she has also written and will co-direct her short film…
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Your Dream Roles Inspired by the Black British Theatre Award Nominations
Our favourite dream roles from the Black British Theatre Award nominations, submitted by Spotlight members The Black British Theatre Awards were established to highlight the influence of black British actors, performers and creatives in the UK Theatre industry held at the National Theatre on Sunday 29 October 2023. To celebrate the 5th award ceremony, Spotlight…
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Nutrition Tips for Performers to Prevent Fatigue and Injury
What you should eat to boost your energy, stamina and recovery when acting and how to add variety to your diet. Performers, we are artistic athletes. This means that we often have the same energy requirements as many athletes in professional sports but are in the unique position of having to balance those requirements with…
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Understanding Trans and Non-Binary Casting with Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence shares their insight into trans performer rights and what language is appropriate to use in breakdowns and the casting room. Trans people and the creative arts are natural allies. As such, Spotlight has been working with Gendered Intelligence to improve their understanding of diverse gender expressions within the arts. It was important for…
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Membership Update
November 2023 It is important to us that our members and partners feel heard, and that our membership offerings are sensitive and inclusive of the wider industry. Therefore, we have made the decision to remove the Spotlight Premiere option, and we will maintain our single membership for performers. Our genuine intention was to provide more…
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SAG-AFTRA Agrees Deal to End the Hollywood Actors’ Strike
SAG-AFTRA reach an initial agreement with studios to end the four-month walkout Published: 10 November 2023 Actors will be overjoyed to hear the strike is over as of 9 November 2023, following a provisional deal being agreed between Hollywood studios and the Screen Actors Guild. Talks between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and…
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Behind the Scenes of ‘Saw X’ with Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews
Cinematographer Nicholas Matthews on working on ‘Saw X’, getting into cinematography, and how lighting and colours enhance the horror of film scenes Nicholas Matthews is a highly skilled cinematographer based in Los Angeles, with an impressive portfolio under his belt. He has lent his artistic vision to a number of films and music videos, and…