starting out
Sarah Barlin shares her top tips for actors arriving in the UK.
Georgia Tuohey gives us her list of things she wishes she’d known about acting sooner… Sometimes it feels like there are so many things to remember as a performer that don’t directly relate to any actual performing. Like, whose shift you said you’d cover in return for going to an audition, starting that database of […]
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 […]
How to Revamp Your Acting Career: Spotlight Podcast Advice. In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss all the essentials for any actor looking to inject some new life into their career. Spotlight’s Performer Careers Consultant Emma Dyson brings her wealth of experience in guiding and advising actors in making good career choices to help […]
In this episode, we talk all things showreels.
Theatre director Holly Race Roughan gives us her practical tips on directing your own work and what makes for a successful director… [We are] an entire industry founded on coffees. Holly Race Roughan During our most recent Open House, Holly Race Roughan led a fantastic and practical session on directing for theatre. Holly has worked […]
How to Choose the Best Actor Headshot for Your Spotlight Profile The headshot is vital for every actor but what kind of photos make for the best first impression when it comes to your Spotlight profile? In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss the subject with Kate Poynton, our Head of Publishing who […]
Top tips for making your Spotlight profile the very best it can be.
Matthew Jacobs Morgan on taking a non-drama school route towards improving your acting skills. One of the most freeing parts about being in control of your training is that you get to choose which techniques and practitioners work best for you and therefore what you want to focus on… Matthew Jacobs Morgan I only did […]
Maureen Younger offers her advice for budding comedians on how to secure gigs and get your start on the comedy scene In the old days, you’d buy a copy of Time Out, scan the Comedy pages, and ring up those listings looking for ‘interested acts’ to give them a call. Now, of course, it’s all […]