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Looking for a side job? Start teaching drama, dance or singing as a freelancer now with this helpful guide and teaching tips. Many actors, singers, and dancers transform their passion for the performing arts into a rewarding teaching career. Teaching drama, dance, or singing as a freelancer offers a decent hourly wage, the opportunity to […]

It’s time to reveal the winner and finalists for the latest ‘Into the Spotlight’ competition! This time, the theme for our ‘Into the Spotlight’ competition was ‘Identity’, and we couldn’t wait to see how you interpreted this through your entries. The Spotlight team received and watched all your entries and after many tough decisions, we […]

‘Silent Witness’ and ‘Luther’ actress Maria Miles shares her experience of acting with Multiple Sclerosis. When I was 16, I knew I wanted to be an actress, but achieving my dream wasn’t so simple. I was 18 when my Multiple Sclerosis (MS) began. Mountview Drama School wanted me, so that’s where I studied for three […]

What to consider when looking for a part-time acting course and how to choose one that’s right for you Whether you’d like to get a taste for acting, train to be a professional, or upskill while working as a professional actor, part-time acting courses have much to offer. They can help you secure a place […]

SAG-AFTRA reach an initial agreement with studios to end the four-month walkout Published: 10 November 2023 Actors will be overjoyed to hear the strike is over as of 9 November 2023, following a provisional deal being agreed between Hollywood studios and the Screen Actors Guild.  Talks between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and […]

Applying for roles has never been easier with members now able to submit themselves from their phone Published: 27 October 2023 You might have noticed we’ve been making some changes recently at Spotlight. As part of this, we’re delighted to announce the launch of something very exciting for our members: the brand new Spotlight Performers […]