Tag: auditions
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The Spotlight Podcast: How to Self-Tape on Your Phone
Expert tips for how to set up, light and film self-tapes on your phone. In this episode of the Spotlight Podcast, you’ll find all the essential information needed to ensure you don’t miss out on your next acting opportunity. Hear from Spotlight’s own Audio-Visual Specialist, Nicholas Peel, on how to get the best possible self-tape…
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How to Prepare Safely for Intimate Scenes
Ita O’Brien asks, “How do you navigate the intimate and sexual content serving the director’s vision while keeping you safe?” There is a fine line between being open or being vulnerable; the shift can happen in a moment. This work demands vigilance, presence and mindfulness in order to stay on the right side of doing…
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Dance Auditions: Facing Your Dance Call-back Fear
Ever wanted to ‘get that show’, but didn’t want to deal with the dance call? Jenny Patrone talks through overcoming dance audition fears and how to use the skills you have to your advantage. Dance isn’t just about high kicks and pirouettes. It improves posture, mental health and the benefits are endless. Jenny Patrone Even…
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The Spotlight Podcast: How Open Door Helps Young People Get into Acting
David Mumeni talks to us about the importance of making drama school for everyone and how Open Door helps young people get into acting. Actor David Mumeni is the founder of Open Door, a non-profit that helps talented young people who do not have financial support or resources to gain a place at drama school. We caught up…
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Everything You Need to Know About Self-Taping
From lighting secrets to naming your files, top casting directors share the essential dos and don’ts for a professional self-tape. The self-tape has become the industry’s digital front door, but are you opening it correctly? We asked a powerhouse panel of casting directors – the minds behind casting Breaking Bad, James Bond, and The Grand…
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Post-Audition Self Care
Matthew Jacobs Morgan on the things you can do to show yourself some compassion post audition… As part of our series on mental health this Mental Health Awareness Week, here is performer and filmmaker Matthew Jacobs Morgan on the importance of self-care (and how to do it well!) after you’ve had that all important audition. If you’re busy…
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Your First Audition at Spotlight
A sneak peek into your first audition at Spotlight! Ever wondered what an audition at Spotlight is like? Before you arrive, here’s a peek into the process and what you can expect when you arrive at 7 Leicester Place for your first audition: If you do have access requirements, or any other queries before you…
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How to Nail Your Drama School Audition
Joe Richardson from the Guildford School of Acting audition panel gives us his insight into nailing your drama school audition… At Spotlight’s recent Open House, Joe Richardson led a session on the kinds of things you’ll need to ace your drama school audition. If you’re thinking about getting some formal training, we have lots of great advice…
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Tips for Performing Your Best Monologue
Monologue tips from Guildford School of Acting audition panellist Joe Richardson By Christina Care At Spotlight’s Open House event, Joe Richardson led a wonderful session on auditioning for drama school. We went along to hear all his great advice on how to get your monologue into the best shape possible, and nail that audition! Avoid…
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What To Do Before An Audition
Casting directors weigh in on making the most of your audition prep! Gearing up for your next audition? Take heed of the best advice from a whole host of the best names in casting. Offering up their wisdom, we have Jeanne McCarthy, Amy Hubbard, Manuel Puro, Juliette Ménager, April Webster, Andy Brierley, Patricia Vasconcelos, Amanda…