Category: News & Advice
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A Performer’s Guide to VUI and VUX
Performer Jeremiah Krage explores a new, rapidly evolving market hungry for talented performers; Voice-first content. it’s tremendously exciting that this new technology has so much creative potential, and that our industry has so much to contribute What is voice-first? Voice-first content is anything delivered via a Voice User Interface (VUI) as part of a Voice-based…
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Dressing the Part for Auditions
Actress Lauren McCrostie explains how making subtle character references in your clothing choices can help you dress for a successful audition. By choosing an outfit well you help the casting director ‘see’ you in the role As actors, we all acknowledge the importance of preparing as much and as best as possible for any audition…
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Working in Radio and Audio Drama
As the opportunities in radio and audio drama grow, performers can feel confused as to what skills are required. Award-winning audio writer, director and producer Jack Bowman gives his insight and explains industry jargon. Getting cast Voice agents are great to have but audio producers and independent production teams don’t always rely on them to…
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Spotlight’s Best Advice: 2019 in Review
Enjoy a recap of Spotlight’s acting industry advice from the past year. With the festive season in full swing and 2020 beckoning us ever closer, we’re taking some much-needed time out to reflect on all the great content we’ve published on Spotlight this year. We aim to bring you the best advice from industry experts…
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How to Handle Stress on a Film Set
A film set can be a stressful place to work. Writer and performer Kit Pascoe offers practical tips and advice to help ease the pressure. You are not alone if you’re stressed or suffering An actor’s life is so uncertain it makes Brexit seem predictable. We spend so much time training, auditioning and crossing our…
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Acting With Dyslexia
Tips for navigating the stage as a dyslexic performer and advice for industry professionals when working with neurodiverse actors. It’s estimated that around 10% of the British population are dyslexic. But that figure leaps dramatically to around a third within the performing arts! Acting, dancing and singing often appeal to those who struggle to express themselves or…
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Personal Branding for Actors
Speaking at a Spotlight Open House session, Charlotte Thornton gives tips for refreshing your personal brand as an actor. Firstly know that you are brilliant! Always hold on to that thought. But there’s no point being brilliant if no one knows you exist and you don’t get to show it. Marketing and promotion are vital for performers looking for…
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A Guide for Parents: Everything You Need to Know About the Industry
Prepare your child for success in a tough and vibrant industry – here’s all our best advice to get you started! Spotlight is the home of casting, where your child can get their start on stage or screen. They are eligible for membership by having representation from an agent. We work closely with agents and…
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No ‘No Pay’ Work on Spotlight
Maintaining the professional reputation of all of our members is incredibly important to us. As our industry continues to evolve, we no longer believe genuine opportunities are being offered to our members under the umbrella of ‘no pay’ opportunities. We have therefore removed ‘no pay’ roles from Spotlight. Whilst reviewing all our pay categories of work,…
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Working Between Roles: The Reality of Life as an Actor
After the recent job-shaming of actress Katie Jarvis by a tabloid newspaper, Samantha Rea explores the reality of an actor’s working life and the importance of keeping busy. While the viewing public might struggle to understand how an actor might need to work in a shop after a role on prime-time television, it comes as no…