Category: The Spotlight Podcast
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Getting Started in Audiobook Narration
Practical advice for actors and voice performers aspiring to break into audiobook narration with Stefan Szwarc from 2020 Recordings. In this episode we’re joined in the Spotlight Voice Booth by Stefan Szwarc, Head of Production at 2020 Recordings. 2020 Recordings produce a broad range of audio content and are an industry leader in audiobook production,…
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Performer Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Arts
Wellbeing in the Arts founder and former West End performer Adam Bambrough discusses mental health in the industry and his own experience with audition anxiety and self-care. We’re joined in the Spotlight Voiceover Booth by Adam Bambrough, founder of Wellbeing in the Arts, to talk about mental health in the creative industries. Adam is a…
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How Political Parties Shape Cultural Policy with Stuart Andrew MP
The Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Stuart Andrew, joins us on The Spotlight Podcast to discuss how cultural policies impact performers. The Rt. Hon. Stuart Andrews MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, joins us in the Spotlight studio to discuss how cultural policies impact performers. He…
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The Spotlight Podcast: The Impact of Performer Injury with Tome Levi
Injury prevention consultant, Tome Levi, joins us to discuss the findings of her report that looks at the impact on performers and productions when an injury is sustained at work. In this episode we’re joined by injury prevention consultant, Tome Levi, to talk about the stark findings revealed in the Impact of Injury report. The…
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The Spotlight Podcast: How to Make Your Spotlight Profile Stand Out
Tips for making your Spotlight profile the best it can be to help casting directors and project makers discover you. If you’re new to Spotlight – or feel that your profile isn’t working for you and you’d like to improve it – this is the episode for you. We’re joined by Mel Brown – our…
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The Spotlight Podcast: AI and Performer Rights
Solicitor Tony Morris joins us in the Spotlight studio to talk about artificial intelligence and what performers should know about copyright law and contracts when it comes to protecting their identity and work. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is developing at an incredibly fast pace and is becoming more prevalent in our daily lives. Whilst AI offers…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Thriving During and After Drama School
Advice for making the most of your time at drama school, including common mistakes and how to avoid them and improving your acting skills after graduation. In the final instalment of this two-part special of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Charleen Qwaye (Co-founder and Director of Training, Fourth Monkey), Stewart Nicholls (BA Musical Theatre…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Championing Diversity with the Diverse Squad
Why diversity is important in the entertainment industry, and more information about M·A·C Cosmetics’ collaboration with Spotlight and the Diverse Squad. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we speak to agents Mildred Yuan and Sara Sehdev (Core MGMT), who are also members of the Diverse Squad, about the work the Diverse Squad is doing…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Getting Into Drama School
What you need to know before applying for drama school, including different types of training, advice for auditioning and the importance of inclusivity. In the first episode of this two-part instalment of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Charleen Qwaye (Co-founder and Director of Training, Fourth Monkey), Stewart Nicholls (BA Musical Theatre Programme Leader, Guildford…
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The Gamification of Cinema: Working in Interactive Film
Interactive film: We find out what it is, what opportunities exist for actors in this exciting new genre and what skills you need if you want to audition In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we’re joined by Harry Chadwick and Grace Chadwick, sibling founders of INTERFLIX Media to talk about the gamification of cinema and their…