Tag: young performers
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What You Need To Know About Licensing in the UK
Spotlight spoke with Liz Stretton to bring you the essentials on licensing. This is part one, all about licensing in the UK! If you’re a parent or a young performer, you might have already encountered the concept of licensing. In essence, young performers require a licence to work as performers if they are considered under…
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Performing Shakespeare: A National Youth Theatre Experience
A blog from Hayley Osborne about her experience on the Performing Shakespeare course at the National Youth Theatre. Spotlight recently awarded one lucky member a place on the National Youth Theatre’s Performing Shakespeare course – here’s our winner, Hayley Osborne on her experience during that week. If you like the sound of this one, there’ll be more from…
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Seraphina Beh: Choosing An Agent & A Role Model
Seraphina Beh on being your own role model, and choosing the right agent for you The second part of our discussion with EastEnders’ Seraphina Beh, on the importance of a good relationship with your agent and the importance of good role models. Part one was all about overcoming rejection and finding alternative training. …
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Seraphina Beh: Alternative Training & Overcoming Rejection
EastEnders star Seraphina Beh on getting past rejection with ‘unashamed confidence’ and different ways to hone your craft! Seraphina Beh talks to Spotlight about all things acting as a young performer – including her work on EastEnders, how she found her passion for acting, and her advice for other aspiring young actors. If I’d decided I…
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Spotlighters Share Their Drama School Stories
With applications for drama schools about to open, we thought we’d share our funny and embarrassing stories from our time there! Ease the audition nerves and take a look…
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Playing Up at the NYT: Alternative Training for Young Performers
An insight into the Playing Up course at the National Youth Theatre The Playing Up course is an access to education course provided by the National Youth Theatre. It offers aspiring actors between the ages of 19 and 25 a 10-month training programme, specifically for young people not in education, employment or training. On completion, there is the…
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What Makes A Good Chaperone?
Actor George Sear reflects on which chaperones made the most positive impact on his time as a young performer After landing his first part at the age of ten on The Bill, George has worked as an actor and presenter on shows like CBBC’s Friday Download, Disney’s Evermoor and more recently TNT’s new series Will. Now 19,…
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5 Tips for Success as a Young Performer with Scream Management
Scream Management’s insight into making your way as a young performer Jaymie and Jess from Scream Management are Manchester-based agents, especially knowledgeable on working with children and young performers. At our recent Liverpool Open House, they shared some of their top tips for succeeding as a young performer. 1. Playing age is extra important Playing younger is…
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5 Audition Tips for Young Performers
Emma Coleman’s top tips for success at your next audition Spotlight’s recent Young Performer Workshops included a session with Emma Coleman, who has worked in drama education and television for 25 years. Her workshop aimed to provide young actors with practical tips on how to develop an organic, relaxed performance in a pressurised casting environment. Here…
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How Your Child Can Get the Best Headshot
Everything parents need to know about this important first step in your child’s career. A young performer’s headshot is vital to maximising their opportunities for success in the industry. Before you head over to a session with a photographer, here are some insider tips from photographer Mark Davis of MAD photography, to help you get the…