Tag: starting out
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5 Top Tips for Acting in Tokyo
Performer Faye Butler’s top tips for anyone looking to work as an actor in Tokyo. Working as a British actor in Tokyo, Japan, comes with its trials and tribulations, but boy does it give you the satisfaction of feeling challenged! On one hand, you’re working with less competition, as there are a limited number of…
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Five Steps to Set Effective Career Goals
How many times have you set career goals that never came to fruition? I’ve fallen into this trap myself in the past, from monologues left unlearnt to dream jobs not landed. But why is that? Review your long-term goals at least once a year. Are they still relevant to you? It’s likely that what you…
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Making UK Theatre Your Home
Canadian-born performer Lindsey Huebner shares advice for any foreign-born actors who want to get into the UK theatre scene. No one is saying that the UK theatre industry is an easy place for anyone to make a decent living, but what if you have the added challenge of being an actor who comes from away?…
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A Reading List to Inspire Young Performers
Books young performers of all ages can read to inspire a love of drama, performing and the arts. Actor, theatre-maker and facilitator, Sam Hardie, performer and teacher Mercy Ojelade’s and some of us Spotlighters put our heads together to come up with a book list for children who are interested in being performers. Whether it’s ideas for…
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Videogame Casting with Martin Vaughan
We chat to Casting Director Martin Vaughan CDG about opportunities for performers in the games industry. I think people might have a set idea about what video games are without realising what an expansive medium for storytelling they can be. Martin Vaughan works as the in-house Casting Director at SIDE, a global studio specialising in…
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Practical Tips for Making a Move to Hollywood
LA-based British performer Julia Farino shares five things you should know if you’re thinking of taking your career Stateside. If it’s your dream to work in the oldest and highest-grossing film industry in the world, then give yourself the best chance to realise your dream – do your research and prepare before you come. Have…
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How to Finance Your Training and Acting Career
Performer Michaela Bennison gives practical advice and tips for financing your training and acting career. Let’s not sugarcoat it: the acting profession is tough. And when you’re a working-class actor with no money or connections, it can feel even more daunting. But there are ways to overcome the hurdles we face in our profession. From…
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How to Take an Amateur Headshot
Our guide to taking a suitable headshot when it’s not possible to get to a professional photographer. Casting professionals want a clear representation of what you look like, presented as a well-framed, good quality headshot. A good quality headshot is fundamental for any actor and a necessity for a Spotlight profile. First impressions really do…
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Books about the Acting Industry to Add to Your Reading List
Books about acting and the industry recommended by Spotlight staff. Time spent sitting with a book is never wasted. It’s a chance to relax, contemplate, and absorb information entirely at your own pace. When we have time on our hands it’s also an opportunity to branch out and learn more about any number of topics. There is a…
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Working in Radio and Audio Drama
As the opportunities in radio and audio drama grow, performers can feel confused as to what skills are required. Award-winning audio writer, director and producer Jack Bowman gives his insight and explains industry jargon. Getting cast Voice agents are great to have but audio producers and independent production teams don’t always rely on them to…