Tag: young performers
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The Journey of a Young Performer and His Mum
We chat with Regan Garcia and his mum, Sharon, about balancing acting with school and playing Nigel in ‘The Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾’ in the West End. Before the show starts… I do this thing where I put my arms up, I tense a lot, pull my trousers up and put my shirt down, and…
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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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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,…
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Sonia Allam’s Audition Tips for Young Performers
Casting Director Sonia Allam shares her advice on confidence, self-tapes, and making the best impression in your next audition. At our latest Open House, our younger performers had the opportunity to work with Casting Director Sonia Allam (Plebs, Hetty Feather and The Spanish Princess) on auditioning. Participants, aged 14 to 18, had the opportunity to…
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A Parent Answers Your Young Performer Questions
Siobhan Read, mother of Spotlight member Clara Read, talks us through her answers to your common parent questions… Wondering about a parent’s point of view of having a performing child? Siobhan Read answers the common questions we hear from parents, who want more information about preparing their child for the industry. How did your child…
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Making the Most of Your Young Performer Membership
With the new year now well underway, here’s a reminder of how you can be making the most of your Young Performer membership! Update your profile Your profile includes several key things every actor requires: information about you, your best headshot, and all your credits and skills. To make sure casting directors find you as…
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The Unorthodox Actor: The Guide to Not Going to Drama School
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…
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How Do I Get an Agent as a Young Performer?
Our Account Manager for Young Performers Ellie Samuels and former Young Performer Junior Agent Mel Brown talk to us about how young performers can find an agent right agent for them How do young performers go about finding an agent? In this episode of The Spotlight Podcast, we discuss what an agent can help with,…
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How to Prepare for a Showcase
Imelda Staunton, Alex Jennings and the Spotlight Showcase nominees share their advice for selecting and performing a monologue successfully Need to prepare a monologue? Imelda Staunton, Alex Jennings and all our nominees and winners from the Spotlight Showcase 2018 give their tips on how to choose your material and making the most of your preparation time…