Tag: auditions
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My Casting Story: Karl Queensborough in ‘Hamilton’ on the West End
Karl Queensborough talks about playing the lead in ‘Hamilton’ and shares advice for aspiring West End actors.
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How to Apply for Jobs Through Spotlight
Spotlight’s guide to applying for acting jobs and tracking your applications.
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8 Tips to Prepare You for an Audition
Top tips from casting director Kate Rhodes James on how to prepare for an audition. Kate Rhodes James has had a long and varied career as a casting director. Her past projects include House of Gucci, Catherine the Great, A Discovery of Witches, The Good Karma Hospital, Line of Duty, Sherlock, and many more. Most…
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Understanding the Jobs Feed on Spotlight
Everything you need to know about the Spotlight Jobs Feed and how to change your filter settings on Spotlight Access to the Jobs Feed is one of the most valuable and useful benefits of being a Spotlight member. It’s where casting professionals put their job posts (also known as breakdowns) which detail the productions and…
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How to Get Started in Puppetry
Top tips for actors wanting to get started in puppetry and what happens in a casting.
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How to Start Your Acting Career in Scotland
How to start your acting career in Scotland, find acting jobs and the expected cost of living for 2026.
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Understanding Trans and Non-Binary Casting
Gendered Intelligence offers guidance on trans performers rights and casting language.
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How to Start Your Acting Career in Leeds
What you need to know about living and working in Leeds as an actor, including what acting schools are available, how to find auditions, and the cost of living locally Leeds is home to a vibrant cultural scene and has produced successful home-grown talent such as Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things) and Gemma Whelan (Game of…
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What You Need to Know About Recalls and Casting Callbacks
Essential Tips for Preparing for In-Person and Online Recalls Any working actor will tell you auditioning is a job. Any time you get invited to audition, you are being invited to work, to sink your teeth into a character and dissect a script. The audition process can be daunting, draining, and can lead to months…
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Performing Musical Theatre with Matt Henry
‘Kinky Boots’ star Matt Henry, MBE, on his journey to the West End stage and what skills you need to succeed in musical theatre Matt Henry is an award-winning actor and singer, best known for playing ‘Lola’ in the West End musical Kinky Boots. He won both a WhatsOnStage and Olivier Award for ‘Best Actor…