Category: The Spotlight Podcast
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Casting and Acting on Screen
Actor Billy Barratt, his mum Carolyn Owlett and casting director Daniel Edwards CDG join us for a chat about working on screen. In this episode, we speak to Billy Barratt, a 13-year-old performer who won the International Emmy for Best Performance by an Actor for his role as Ray in Responsible Child, a factual drama about…
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Mental Health and Self-care
In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we focus on self-care including tips for managing anxiety and stress. We’re joined by Bea Grist, Spotlight’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager who shares practical self-care tips and information about how you can sign up for The Wellbeing Series, which is available to members. 45 minute listen or…
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How a Director and Writer Collaborate in Theatre
In this episode of the Spotlight podcast, we talk to playwright Ella Hickson and director Natalie Abrahami about collaboration in theatre Natalie and Ella have worked on some hugely successful projects together including Anna at the National Theatre and Swive (Elizabeth) at The Globe. In this podcast they chat to us about working in theatre, their…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Should You Have Multiple Agents as a Young Performer?
Young Performers Consultant, Ellie Samuels, talks about whether it is ever beneficial to have more than one agent. Young Performers need an agent to sign up for Spotlight, but what could having more than one agent offer, if anything? What are the pros and cons? Spotlight’s Ellie Samuels talks us through it. 19 minute listen…
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How Parents and Agents Work Together for Young Performers
Spotlight talks to Michelle Kirby and Diane Zetterstrom about how they work together for their young performer, Oliver. In this episode, Spotlight talks to Michelle Kirby of Daisy and Dukes Agency, along with the parent of a performer she represents, Diane Zetterstrom. Diane’s son Oliver is a young performer on Spotlight, exploring his passion for performing. We…
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How to Crowdfund Your Next Project
Spotlight talks to Kickstarter’s Gemma Seltzer all about how you as a creative can turn your vision into reality and create your own work by getting the money you need using crowdfunding. Gemma not only works with artists at Kickstarter, but also previously worked at Arts Council England and runs the Write and Shine early…
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Your Working Rights, Pay and Taxation as a Performer
Everything a performer needs to know about taxation, worker rights and contracts. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, you’ll find out all about your rights and duties as a freelance worker. We talk Alan Lean and Stephen Duncan-Rice from Equity, who give us the lowdown on everything a self-employed performer needs to navigate the less than…
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Safety, Harassment and Bullying in the Industry
Addressing safety, bullying and harassment in the acting industry. On this big episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss safety, harassment and bullying in our industry. Joining us, we have Maureen Beattie, performer and President of Equity, Wendy Spon CDG and former Head of Casting for the National Theatre, and Ita O’Brien, Intimacy and Movement…
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How Young Performers Get Theatre Work
Casting Director Verity Naughton gives all the key advice for young performers on stage. In this episode of The Spotlight podcast, we’re joined by Casting Director Verity Naughton, CDG where we talk all about young performer casting. Topics we cover include: Headshots What you should and should not include on your profile How casting works,…
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Mental Health Support for Actors
This episode of the Spotlight podcast is about mental health and wellbeing support for performers. We speak to Addam Merali-Younger* about help and resources available for performers who may need mental health or wellbeing support. 24 minute listen or the full transcript can be found below. All episodes of the Spotlight Podcast. *At the time of recording,…