Tag: interview
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How to Audition for Kahleen Crawford
Auditions, showreels, and submissions During November Open House week, we spoke to casting director Kahleen Crawford (I, Daniel Blake, Under the Skin) to get her insights into what she looks for in the audition room, and how she shortlists actors for roles. Watch now! You can also watch Kahleen on the panel for our discussion on Refreshing Your…
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Alternative Training with Fourth Monkey
We speak to Artistic Director Steve Green about Fourth Monkey and their training programmes. Based in London and Bristol, Fourth Monkey is a contemporary drama school offering three full-time professional, accredited training courses: CertHE Acting and Theatre Making, BA (Hons) Acting and MA Collaborative Theatre. The training programmes are founded on the principles of ensemble and are designed…
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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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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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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 Kelly Phelan on: Tips for Aspiring Actors
Casting director at The Abbey Theatre in Dublin, Kelly Phelan, talked to us at our Ireland graduate Q&A, to offer her tips to aspiring actors.
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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…
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How to Get an Agent in Ireland
Jonathan Shankey has been an agent at the Lisa Richards agency in Dublin since 2001. It was founded over 25 years ago and covers literary, voiceover, and comedy, as well as acting talent. Their clients include Cillian Murphy, Aidan Turner and Sarah Greene, to name a few. During our Open House first birthday celebrations in Ireland we spoke to Jonathan to…