Category: News & Advice
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The Spotlight Prize 2017: Winning Performances
Watch Cecily and Yasmin’s winning pieces. On Tuesday 11 July, 20 actors from some of the UK’s top drama schools took part in the Spotlight Stage Showcase at The UnderGlobe. Ahead of this year’s performance, the graduates also took part in a screen acting showcase with director Shimmy Marcus. The Best Stage Actor winner was…
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The 2017 Spotlight Prize Winners Are…
Cecily Redman and Yasmin Mwanza Scoop Spotlight Stage and Screen Prize. Cecily Redman from the Royal Academy of Music has been named Best Stage Actor at this year’s Spotlight Showcase, with Yasmin Mwanza from the Manchester School of Theatre being named Best Screen Actor. This year’s stage showcase was judged by acclaimed actors Sarah Parish, Mark Bonnar,…
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Your Questions Answered: Agent Nicola Bolton
Agent Nicola Bolton answers your questions about getting representation, having a good relationship with your agent, and succeeding as a performer At our recent Liverpool Open House, senior agent at Regan Management, Nicola Bolton, was on hand to answer your questions from an agent’s point of view. Here are some of your most burning questions answered! Gone…
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How to Get Voice Over Work with Rachael Naylor
Tips for success as a voice over artist At our recent Liverpool Open House, The VoiceOver Network founder Rachael Naylor stopped by to provide her expertise on how to not only get voice over work, but make it your own viable business. With over 15 years of industry experience, Rachael’s approach is pragmatic, and born of her own varied…
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Spotlight Prize: Making the most of your showcase
Catching up with Spotlight Prize participants from over the years (Part 2!) The Spotlight Prize 2017 is only a week away! Here is part 2 of our catch up with some of our previous participants and winners to get their insight into the night itself, the networking opportunities and the sense of community that you…
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What Makes A Good Chaperone?
Actor George Sear reflects on which chaperones made the most positive impact on his time as a young performer After landing his first part at the age of ten on The Bill, George has worked as an actor and presenter on shows like CBBC’s Friday Download, Disney’s Evermoor and more recently TNT’s new series Will. Now 19,…
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5 Tips for Success as a Young Performer with Scream Management
Scream Management’s insight into making your way as a young performer Jaymie and Jess from Scream Management are Manchester-based agents, especially knowledgeable on working with children and young performers. At our recent Liverpool Open House, they shared some of their top tips for succeeding as a young performer. 1. Playing age is extra important Playing younger is…
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Your Questions Answered: Casting Director Emma Stafford
Highlights from Q&A session with casting director Emma Stafford At our recent Open House Liverpool, casting director Emma Stafford on was on hand to answer your questions! Here are some of the highlights. The role goes where it is meant to go. Emma Stafford Casting Director How do you find and ultimately choose performers you want to…
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Spotlight Prize: Preparation, Performance and Selecting a Monologue
Catching up with Spotlight Prize participants from over the years The Spotlight Prize is almost upon us. This year we took the time to catch up with some of our previous participants and winners to get their insight into the best ways to pick and prepare for a monologue, perform at your best, and make…
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Tips for Voice Work: Dealing with Nerves and Damage
Managing your nerves and looking after your voice! Nic Redman’s tips from Liverpool Open House. At our recent Liverpool Open House, accent and voice coach Nic Redman gave members some great one to one tips, and a wonderful set of tips for accent work. We also spoke to her about managing those nerves in the audition room,…