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The Industry
Anthony Boyle stepping out of a carriage in 'House of Guinness'
Meet the Casting Director: Kahleen Crawford on ‘House of Guinness’

Discover how casting director Kahleen Crawford brought the iconic ‘House of Guinness’ to life with her expert eye for authentic talent. House of Guinness, the highly anticipated historical drama from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, is set to premiere on Netflix soon, and we couldn’t be more excited! The series delves into the powerful and […]

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The Essentials
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in 'All of Us Strangers'
Kahleen Crawford’s Self-Tape, Audition and Showreel Tips

Casting director Kahleen Crawford’s expert advice on self-tapes, auditions and showreels for actors looking to land their next role. Meet Kahleen Crawford (CDG, CSA), a highly respected casting director known for her work on acclaimed films and series like All of Us Strangers, Living, The Buccaneers, The Lost Daughter and I, Daniel Blake. With a […]

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Marc Antolin as 'Leo Bloom' in 'The Producers' dancing with women
My Casting Story: Marc Antolin in ‘The Producers’

Actor Marc Antolin on playing ‘Leo Bloom’ in ‘The Producers’, how he made the role his own, and transferring to the West End stage. After a sold-out run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, the hit London revival of The Producers is moving to the Garrick Theatre in the West End and taking the cast with […]

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The Industry
Victor Teodor Dorobantu as 'Thing' on the set of 'Wednesday'
My Casting Story: Victor Dorobantu on Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Performer Victor Dorobantu shares how he brought the non-verbal character ‘Thing’ to life in Tim Burton’s ‘Wednesday’. Since their creation in 1938 as comic characters in The New Yorker, the Addams Family have been adapted into plenty of TV shows and films. However, none of these had connected with viewers as much as Tim Burton’s […]

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The Spotlight Podcast
Agents and casting directors socialising at the Spotlight Prize 2025
The Secret Life of Agents with Kelly Andrews

Ex-agent Kelly Andrews unlocks the behind-the-scenes world of an agent’s daily working life and shares expert advice to help you build a winning relationship with your own agent. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, business affairs consultant and professional coach Kelly Andrews joins us in the Spotlight studio to shed light on all the […]

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Young Performers
Young actors having fun during a workshop
Spotlight Launches New Partnership with Audition Ready

Spotlight’s partnership with Audition Ready aims to help young performers prepare for stage, screen or college auditions with confidence. We’re passionate about helping young performers build the skills, confidence and experience to succeed in the entertainment industry. That’s why we’re delighted to announce our partnership with Audition Ready.  The Audition Ready app offers step-by-step tutorials […]

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