News & Advice
Get the insider knowledge and audition tips you need to navigate your acting career. The Spotlight News & Advice hub offers the latest industry news, practical advice on the business of performing, wellbeing articles, and exclusive interviews with top casting directors.
Navigate panto season with confidence using our guide for young performers.
How to use Access Riders to support young performers in auditions, on set and stage
Spotlight now welcomes performers from 6+ months, providing a secure, professional path for industry children. Your child’s journey into the industry is a milestone-filled adventure and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. We are thrilled to invite babies and toddlers (from six months old) to join Spotlight, making it easier than […]
A young actor and a parent chaperone reveal the unique and often challenging realities of body doubling on a blockbuster film like ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’. Working on a blockbuster film like Jurassic World: Rebirth is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for most people, especially a young actor. But this is exactly what Amber Joshi got to do […]
Spotlight and Audition Ready partner to boost young performers’ audition confidence.
Guidance from the AYPA for parents, agents and professionals to navigate social media responsibly while prioritising the safety and wellbeing of young performers. Social media is on the rise and as a result, you may feel pressure as a parent to create a social media profile for your child to help promote their acting careers. […]