Category: News & Advice
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5 Tips for Keeping Healthy During Winter
Yoga therapist and movement coach Sarah Perry offers tips for self-care this winter Movement hydrates you… It enables you to shift blockages, whether these be physical, mental or otherwise. Sarah Perry Self-care is vital for everyone no matter who you are, what you do or where you are at in your life. It’s something that is often neglected…
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5 Tips for Performing Rep Theatre
How To A Be Kid by Sarah McDonald-Hughes It’s hard not to feel a little bit wobbly when staring at the prospect of joining a repertory theatre company. Rep is seen by many of our most established actors as the foundation and cornerstone of their careers. Sir Ian McKellen himself has always been a fierce supporter…
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The Casting Society of America on Self-Taping
President of the CSA Matt Lessall, and international casting director Rachel Desmarest, discuss what they like to see in a self-taped audition. Watch their tips below!
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7 Tips for Becoming a Spotlight Member
Getting you started on your way to Spotlight membership. Becoming a Spotlight member gives you access to the best acting work out there, as Spotlight is used daily by the biggest names in casting. In this article, we share information about what you need to be eligible for Spotlight membership and some tips to help…
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The Casting Society of America on Showreels
President of the CSA, Matt Lessall, and international casting directors Rachel Desmarest, Beatrice Kruger and Luci Lenox share their tips for actors on showreels.
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Getting Started On Social Media
How to get started on the right foot with your online presence as an actor… Working as a performer is not just about acing that audition when you’re in the room; increasingly, it is important to think about yourself as a performer and as a business. If you don’t know your Twitter from your Instagram,…
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A Guide to Auditioning Safely
5 tips for ensuring your next audition goes smoothly With the recent news of harassment and assault in our industry, it’s an important time to discuss safety in the audition room. Bullying, intimidation and sexual harassment are not acceptable under any circumstances, and we would echo Equity’s words on this issue: Workers in the creative industries deserve…
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Your Questions Answered with the Casting Society of America
The Casting Society of America’s full Q&A session at Spotlight Spotlight were proud to host casting directors Matt Lessall, Luci Lenox, Rachel Desmarest and Beatrice Kruger from the Casting Society of America for a question and answer session with our members. The panel discussed what they want to see in auditions, in showreels, and how to approach…
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The Casting Society of America on Auditions
What you need to know to ace your next audition Casting directors from the Casting Society of America led a panel discussion at The Arts Theatre on 7th October, chaired by president Matt Lessall. Joined by Beatrice Kruger, Luci Lenox and Rachel Desmarest, they spoke to Spotlight after the event about what they want to see in an…
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Drama School Stories: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Alice McCarthy shares her experience of formal training, studying at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School The last in our current series of drama school stories, Alice McCarthy talks to us about her experience studying at Bristol Old Vic. Since graduating, Alice has been in a variety of great productions, including the Olivier award-winning Rotterdam. Here’s her story about her experience in…