Category: The Spotlight Podcast
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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,…
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The Spotlight Podcast: How to Start Writing
Spotlight talks to Kerry Ryan, PhD about getting started on your writing journey. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Kerry Ryan, founder of Write Like A Grrrl, on how to start writing. Kerry talks to us about overcoming writing obstacles, how to practically get started, developing character and dialogue, when to get…
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Voice and Accent Work with Nina Zendejas
Practical exercises from Nina Zendejas, Head of Voice at Italia Conti (MT), for practising character voices, Received Pronunciation and General American accents. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast we talk to Nina Zendejas, an international voice coach specialising in accent and dialect, and native to the United States. Currently working as the Head of…
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Commercial Casting Auditions
The Spotlight Podcast talks to Alex Wheeler of Martin Gibbons Casting about commercial castings. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Alex Wheeler, who works for the award-winning Martin Gibbons Casting. Alex is holding an Open House session with us on commercial castings, so we quizzed him ahead of time on everything you need to…
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What Are Your Transferable Skills as an Actor?
Discovering what your transferable skills are and how to use them to supplement your income. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we talk to Sarah Thurstan, a performer and co-founder of Performance Link. She took over the company in 2000 and now runs it herself alongside acting work. We’ll be talking all about transferable skills…
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Collaboration and Authenticity in Theatre-making with the PappyShow
Making theatre work that is inclusive, exciting and fun with the PappyShow. This episode features Kane Husbands, Sam Hardie, Eddie-Joe Robinson, Ursula Mohan, and Aaron Gordon AKA The PappyShow. They create ensemble-led devised theatre work and perform, create and share roles across their three shows, BOYS, GIRLS and CARE. They talk to us about their…
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Cultivating Your Creative Passion
Casting director and producer Esta Charkham talks to us about how her passion has driven her long and happy career When you come into this business, you have to come in because you love it, not because you want to be rich and famous. Esta Charkham In this episode of The Spotlight podcast, we talk…
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Revamping Your Career As An Actor
Spotlight’s Performer Career Consultant Emma Dyson discusses the best advice for revamping your acting career. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss all the essentials for any actor looking to inject some new life into their career. Spotlight’s Performer Careers Consultant Emma Dyson brings her wealth of experience in guiding and advising actors in…
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What Should You Include in Your Showreel?
Do you have a showreel on your Spotlight profile? You need one! In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss what you need to include in your showreel to have the best shot at getting your next acting gig. Our Audio-Visual Specialist Nicholas Peel is on hand to help us out. He’s watched thousands…