Tag: podcast
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Presence
In this meditation we explore the feeling of presence and the impact it can have on our bodies and our minds. When we feel present we also feel more grounded and joyful. We are most ourselves when we are in the present moment. So the aim of this meditation is simply to invite you to…
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Powerful Pause Meditation: Home
This meditation is themed around the idea of ‘home’ and uses the breath to anchor your awareness in the present moment. If you’re feeling like you need to take some time out to pause and reset, Bea, Spotlight’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager, has recorded this 20 minute meditation for you to listen to at…
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Casting and Acting on Screen
Actor Billy Barratt, his mum Carolyn Owlett and casting director Daniel Edwards CDG join us for a chat about working on screen. In this episode, we speak to Billy Barratt, a 13-year-old performer who won the International Emmy for Best Performance by an Actor for his role as Ray in Responsible Child, a factual drama about…
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Mental Health and Self-care
In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we focus on self-care including tips for managing anxiety and stress. We’re joined by Bea Grist, Spotlight’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Manager who shares practical self-care tips and information about how you can sign up for The Wellbeing Series, which is available to members. 45 minute listen or…
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How a Director and Writer Collaborate in Theatre
In this episode of the Spotlight podcast, we talk to playwright Ella Hickson and director Natalie Abrahami about collaboration in theatre Natalie and Ella have worked on some hugely successful projects together including Anna at the National Theatre and Swive (Elizabeth) at The Globe. In this podcast they chat to us about working in theatre, their…
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The Spotlight Podcast: Should You Have Multiple Agents as a Young Performer?
Young Performers Consultant, Ellie Samuels, talks about whether it is ever beneficial to have more than one agent. Young Performers need an agent to sign up for Spotlight, but what could having more than one agent offer, if anything? What are the pros and cons? Spotlight’s Ellie Samuels talks us through it. 19 minute listen…
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How Parents and Agents Work Together for Young Performers
Spotlight talks to Michelle Kirby and Diane Zetterstrom about how they work together for their young performer, Oliver. In this episode, Spotlight talks to Michelle Kirby of Daisy and Dukes Agency, along with the parent of a performer she represents, Diane Zetterstrom. Diane’s son Oliver is a young performer on Spotlight, exploring his passion for performing. We…
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Your Working Rights, Pay and Taxation as a Performer
Everything a performer needs to know about taxation, worker rights and contracts. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, you’ll find out all about your rights and duties as a freelance worker. We talk Alan Lean and Stephen Duncan-Rice from Equity, who give us the lowdown on everything a self-employed performer needs to navigate the less than…
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Safety, Harassment and Bullying in the Industry
Addressing safety, bullying and harassment in the acting industry. On this big episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss safety, harassment and bullying in our industry. Joining us, we have Maureen Beattie, performer and President of Equity, Wendy Spon CDG and former Head of Casting for the National Theatre, and Ita O’Brien, Intimacy and Movement…
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How Young Performers Get Theatre Work
Casting Director Verity Naughton gives all the key advice for young performers on stage. In this episode of The Spotlight podcast, we’re joined by Casting Director Verity Naughton, CDG where we talk all about young performer casting. Topics we cover include: Headshots What you should and should not include on your profile How casting works,…