Category: News & Advice
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The Single Best Piece of Acting Advice You’ll Ever Get
Learn your lines. Don’t be late. Don’t be an idiot. None of us do it intentionally, but not one of us can say they’ve never worked with someone who appeared to be achieving it effortlessly, if entirely by accident. Idiots are everywhere. And as the rehearsal room wisdom goes, there’s a one in every cast. “If…
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What can Spotlight do for you?
Domenique Fragale trained at Arts Educational Schools and splits her time between London and L.A.. Here, she discusses all the recent developments at Spotlight. As actors and members of the entertainment industry we’re used to change, and in celebration of Spotlight’s new and improved website and refurbished studios, I delved deeper and explored how this new advancement can benefit performers.…
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The Mono Box: 8 Steps to Choosing a Monologue
For many actors, the quest to find a good monologue is an ongoing drama. When you have only 2 minutes to convince a panel of your acting skill and place in the industry, finding a speech can mean spending hours on bookshop floors skimming pages for long sections of text, and buying random plays online…
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An Audition Masterclass with Lime Pictures
Head of Casting at Lime Pictures, Peter Hunt, gave an invaluable screen audition masterclass at our spring Spotlight Open House week. For anyone who didn’t manage to get a spot, here’s the top tips from the session, on making that first impression count. Getting Seen Have something to say in that opening email to a casting director,…
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Emma Stafford on what she looks for at auditions
Casting director Emma Stafford discusses what she looks for in actors she auditions.
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How Can an Actor Stand Out from the Crowd?
Casting director Victor Jenkins on how actors can stand out from the crowd. Watch more interviews with casting directors on our YouTube channel.
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10 Things I’ve Learned from Interviewing Actors
Jonathan Harden produces In Anything At The Minute? The Honest Actors’ Podcast and curates their blog. He is an actor, VO, virtual assistant and pub quiz host. Former barman, waiter, cook, labourer, ‘tugger’, wedding photographer, security guard, dish washer, removals man, educational workshop facilitator, bouncer, office manager, Wendy’s ‘Crew Member’, academic, Costa ‘barista’, snooker table…
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How to Self-Tape
Master professional self-taping with our essential guide to lighting, sound, camera setup and submission tips. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, this guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for creating high-quality self-tapes from home. You’ll learn: Essential Gear: How to choose between DSLRs, digital cameras or simply using your smartphone. Professional Staging: Expert advice…
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The Spotlight Prize 2016 – Winners
Peter Losasso from LAMDA has been named Best Stage Actor at this year’s Spotlight Prize, with Bessie Carter from Guildhall School of Music and Drama being named Best Screen Actor. Peter and Bessie were two of 20 students nominated from the UK’s leading drama schools who competed at the Bloomsbury Ballroom on 19 July. The…
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Acting for Camera: Part Two
Domenique Fragale trained at Arts Educational Schools and recently moved to the United States to work in Los Angeles. Part two in her blog about Acting for Camera, here are her tips for knowing your framing, and taking direction. Points to Remember A few significant points to remember when acting for screen is to always…