Tag: auditions
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BBC Launches Opportunity for Disabled Actors
BBC launches nationwide search, training and showcase opportunity for disabled actors The BBC is launching a pioneering new training programme for disabled actors that will shine a light on experienced actors already working in the industry, as well as discover and develop the potential of up and coming talent. The development programme, called ‘Class Act:…
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Everything You Need to Know About: Auditioning
A roundup of hints for your next audition Actors Sarah Parish, Mark Bonnar and Vicky McClure, along with the industry’s top casting directors from the U.K., Ireland and America, tell Spotlight exactly what they want to see in the audition room. Full video transcript Shimmy Marcus: I think when you’re preparing for an audition, it’s…
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Casting Director Ros Hubbard on Auditions, Self-Tapes and More
Ros Hubbard’s advice for performers Ros Hubbard, casting director of The Mummy, Enemy at the Gates and much more, shares her tips for auditioning actors, rehearsals, and recording a good self-tape. Ros on Auditions “Own the part. It’s your part, you should be doing it, that’s who you are, do it that way. Don’t do it as an…
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Your Questions Answered: Casting Director Emma Stafford
Highlights from Q&A session with casting director Emma Stafford At our recent Open House Liverpool, casting director Emma Stafford on was on hand to answer your questions! Here are some of the highlights. The role goes where it is meant to go. Emma Stafford Casting Director How do you find and ultimately choose performers you want to…
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Tips for Voice Work: Dealing with Nerves and Damage
Managing your nerves and looking after your voice! Nic Redman’s tips from Liverpool Open House. At our recent Liverpool Open House, accent and voice coach Nic Redman gave members some great one to one tips, and a wonderful set of tips for accent work. We also spoke to her about managing those nerves in the audition room,…
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8 Audition Tips from Pearson Casting
Tips for making the most of your next audition The goal of the casting director is to work on behalf of the producer and in line with the director, choreographer and other creatives in charge of a production, to find a cast that fulfils the wants and needs of the production. Casting can be a…
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5 Audition Tips for Young Performers
Emma Coleman’s top tips for success at your next audition Spotlight’s recent Young Performer Workshops included a session with Emma Coleman, who has worked in drama education and television for 25 years. Her workshop aimed to provide young actors with practical tips on how to develop an organic, relaxed performance in a pressurised casting environment. Here…
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How to Cast International Actors
Casting directors Tusse Lande, Nathalie Cheron and Maureen Hughes on how they source international performers, what they look for in a headshot, and what not to do at an audition.
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Casting Director Jerry Knight-Smith on: How to Audition Well
Casting director Jerry Knight-Smith shares his top tips for auditioning. As part of Spotlight’s range of Q&A sessions for graduates, we held a session in Manchester at The Royal Exchange with casting director Jerry Knight-Smith. Here’s his thoughts on showreels, whether he casts unrepresented performers, and how to audition well.
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Top Tips from Leading Commercial Casting Director
We recently spoke to leading casting director Martin Gibbons, as part of the Spotlight Graduate Programme. Held in Manchester, the events were tailored to students graduating from drama school in the North West. Martin Gibbons Casting is an independent casting company experienced in casting TV commercials, television, theatre and film. Martin has been a casting director…