Performers
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SPOTLIGHT MEMBERSHIP
Performers
Join Spotlight to connect with casting professionals and the best roles available in the UK, Ireland and beyond. No matter your career goals, our membership will help you succeed.
Best Deal
Pay Annually
£210* / year
Billed annually
(£175 + UK VAT)
Flexible Payments
Pay Monthly
£19.20* / month
Direct debit only
(£16 + UK VAT)
*The price may vary based on any discounts applied to your subscription. Support is available through the Spotlight Bursary Scheme. Membership discounts are available to performers who are disabled and/or neurodivergent. Find out more on our Diversity & Inclusivity page.
All Memberships include:
Our Membership Criteria
Joining is simple, you only need to meet one of the following criteria:
Experience
You have at least one featured role with an Equity or equivalent union contract or two professional paid performance credits.
Qualifications
You have completed at least a year of full-time professional performance training equivalent to an RQF level 5 or two years of part-time training.
Recommendations
Have been recommended by a Spotlight registered agent or a party that’s a member of one of the following professional organisations: Casting professionals’ Guild, Casting Society of America, Casting Directors Association
Helpful Resources
We are always here to help. We have helpful articles for you to read about what to expect from your Spotlight membership and FAQs about getting started as a Spotlight member.
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Not the right fit? We offer a range of different memberships to suit your career
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers about joining Spotlight as a Performer.
You will need to meet one of the following criteria: two previous paid credits, training qualifications (RQF Level 5 or above) or a recommendation letter from a registered Casting Director or Agent.
You must have at least one featured role with an Equity or equivalent union contract OR two credits where you were contracted as a performer. We do not accept extra/supporting artist work, stunt credits, amateur/unpaid work or productions during training courses (as credits).
If you have a certificate/diploma stating the length of your studies, please attach this to your application. Otherwise, your course leader can sign a Training Confirmation Form which you will need to attach to your application.
Yes, if you are over 18 years old, you can be ‘self-represented’ on Spotlight. Check out our article for self-represented actors on Spotlight. Spotlight is not an agency and does not represent any performers.
We accept credits/contracts from outside the UK and Ireland. But we still need to verify that the credit was paid. Make sure this is included in the contract or in the Credit Confirmation Form.
Find more answers on our Support site