Tag: graduates
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The Spotlight Prize 2021 Finalists Announced
The Spotlight Prize is an annual event where graduate nominees have a chance for their performance to be showcased in front of industry professionals, with a £2000 prize awarded to the overall winner. Previous nominees have included Bessie Carter (Bridgerton), Edward Bluemel (A Discovery of Witches), Rosalind Eleazar (The Personal History of David Copperfield) and…
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7 Books for the Graduating Actor’s Bookshelf
A wide-ranging list of books to help build a positive and rewarding career after graduation. Graduating from drama school is a time of great excitement and anticipation. The discipline and hard work you’ve invested in your training is ready to leave the college walls and greet the casting room (or whichever room you film your…
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The Spotlight Prize Winner 2020
Nimshi Kongolo, a graduate of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, has been named Best Screen Actor for this year’s Spotlight Prize and will receive the £2000 award. Nimshi was one of 20 students nominated from the UK’s leading drama schools who competed for the Spotlight Prize 2020. Huge congratulations to Nimshi – we look forward to seeing…
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Casting Around the World
International casting directors share their processes and tips for getting cast in different countries around the world. We hosted a webinar which gave attendees the chance to understand how the casting process varies in the UK, US and Europe. Whether you’re a British actor with your sights set overseas or an international actor looking to…
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The Spotlight Prize 2020 Finalists Announced
The Spotlight Prize is an annual event where graduate nominees have a chance for their performance to be showcased in front of industry professionals, with a £2000 prize awarded to the overall winner. Over 70 drama schools and universities were invited to nominate a student from their graduating class to submit a self-tape audition for…
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The Spotlight Prize 2019 – The Winners!
Rhiannon Clements from ALRA North has been named Best Stage Actor at this year’s Spotlight Prize, with Lucy Reynolds from Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama being named Best Screen Actor. Rhiannon and Lucy were two of 20 students nominated from the UK’s leading drama schools who competed at the Spotlight Prize 2019 on 16th July. Each year the Spotlight Showcase gives young actors the opportunity to…
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The Spotlight Prize 2019 Finalists Announced
Nominees Revealed for the 2019 Spotlight Prize Drama school graduates from across the UK and Ireland have been selected to perform in front of an exclusive industry panel in July at the Spotlight Prize 2019. The finalists will be launching their career to an audience of influential industry professionals on 16th July at 8 Northumberland Avenue, with a live theatre performance…
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Graduates Advice from a Performer, Agent and Casting Director
Performer Mimi Ndiweni, Agent Gavin Mills and Casting Director Sam Jones talk to Spotlight about how they work together, and their best advice for graduates… At Spotlight’s recent Open House evening for Graduate members, we discussed the ins and outs of agent, casting director and performer relationships. Casting director Sam Jones, performer and Spotlight Prize…
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Bursting the Drama School Bubble: Life After Graduation with Thea Butler
What you should know about life after graduating from drama school My first audition after graduating was an absolute abomination, I was so embarrassed and upset that I immediately wanted to quit. A few months and a whole lot of auditions later, the same casting company that witnessed my first audition offered me my first…
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How to Prepare for a Showcase
Imelda Staunton, Alex Jennings and the Spotlight Showcase nominees share their advice for selecting and performing a monologue successfully Need to prepare a monologue? Imelda Staunton, Alex Jennings and all our nominees and winners from the Spotlight Showcase 2018 give their tips on how to choose your material and making the most of your preparation time…