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How Stage Combat Training Can Benefit Actors

Expert Zhenya Leverett explains how mastering the art of stage combat transforms physical action into powerful storytelling. Many actors view a fight call as a series of boxes to tick – a punch here, a fall there, and a prayer that no one actually gets hurt. But as both a professional actress and a fight […]

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Book Recommendations for Actors in Training

​​​​14 books for actors in drama school training looking to improve their acting skills​​.

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Training Routes for Emerging Performers

An overview of the different training options for performers starting drama school.

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How to Finance Your Training and Acting Career

Performer Michaela Bennison gives practical advice and tips for financing your training and acting career. Let’s not sugarcoat it: the acting profession is tough. And when you’re a working-class actor with no money or connections, it can feel even more daunting. But there are ways to overcome the hurdles we face in our profession. From […]

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Ways to Fund Your Performing Arts Training and Career

Funds, bursaries and awards to help you pursue your passion in the arts.

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Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Freelancer Motivation with Muriel McClymont of FEU Training

Muriel McClymont keeps us motivated as freelancers with advice on clarifying our goals, achieving them, and overcoming what demotivates us. By Natasha Raymond As freelance artists in a competitive industry, keeping motivated can sometimes feel as challenging as finding work. But at Spotlight’s recent Open House, FEU Training’s Muriel McClymont shared some tips and techniques to help identify […]