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Welcome to Spotlight’s event page. Please note that some individual events have specific ticket limits and rules so please read the details on each Eventbrite page carefully. To book your ticket just click on the links below to be taken to the Eventbrite page.
Free events for our current members
Online – Via Zoom
Ivana Chubbuck Q+A – Chubbuck Technique
Tuesday, 8th October 2024, 6-7pm BST
In this Q+A with Ivana Chubbuck, she will briefly explain how she developed The Chubbuck Technique – a 12-step acting technique based on psychology, behavioural science, and cultural anthropology. Attendees will have the chance to submit questions for Ivana when booking their tickets.
Introduction to Video Game Performance
Wednesday, 16th October 2024, 6-7:30pm BST
We take a look into the world of Video Games. The types of characters and stories you may find, plus the different ways of recording you might experience and what teams are looking for in a performance.
Adele Cutting is a BAFTA award-winning audio professional with 20+ years of experience in audio direction, designing sound, music editing, casting and directing actors and covering all things audio across games, TV, installations, mobile and VR.
Surviving the Creative Brain
Tuesday, 29th October 2024, 6-9pm GMT
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to work directly with director Gil Junger (10 Things I Hate About You) on how you can not only survive but thrive with your creative brain. His method helps actors learn to trust their authentic voice to create a totally unique audition.
As we look to expand how we offer our advice sessions, we want to reach as many members as possible but still keep sessions familiar and personal. These sessions will be run by Customer Success Manager, Mel Brown, and will not be recorded, they are a safe space for an open discussion.
About Mel Brown:
Mel studied Drama at Loughborough University, before heading into the industry and interning at a number of places including Hubbard casting, the National Student Drama Festival and a number of performer agencies. She then took up a full time job as a young performer agents assistant at YAT Management, where she remained for five years and worked her way up to being a Junior Agent. In 2016 she moved to Spotlight and started on the membership support team as Membership Coordinator and then moved to Senior Performer Executive. Mel then became part of a new team where she undertakes the role of Customer Success Manager for performers at Spotlight. Mel specialises with members who may be feeling a little stuck in their career and wants some to give an objective view on steps they can do to enhance their Spotlight profile and gain more traction from Industry professionals.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Thursday, 31st October 2024, 4.30-5.30pm GMT
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Tuesday, 26th November 2024, 4.30-5.30pm GMT
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
Spotlight Success Sessions – Profile Clinic
Thursday, 19th December 2024, 4.30-5.30pm GMT
During the session we will deep dive into some random Spotlight profiles. When you book, you will be able to opt into your profile being viewed. These sessions will not be recorded – they are a safe space for an open discussion.
The Wellbeing Series (18yrs +)
Our well-being programme is designed to empower and support you to navigate the mental challenges of the acting profession and the uncertain times that we’re living through. These events are currently all online and run via Zoom.
Events | Performing Arts Medicine Training | BAPAM
Our friends at BAPAM would like to invite you to join their upcoming workshops covering sessions such as, Performance Anxiety Creativity and Motivation, a Guide to Vocal Health plus many more, free to those working in the performing arts. Please note, that these sessions are run by BAPAM and their facilitators, if you have any questions about a session, please reach out to the team.
Free Workshops and Webinars for Parents, Guardians and Young Performer members – complimentary events for our current members
Discovery Day: Let’s get Curious About Casting!
Thursday, 17th October 2024, 4:30-5:30pm BST
A demo and discussion about how casting directors and producers use Spotlight to find and cast young performers for their latest productions.
As a new member we would love to invite you to a catch-up to connect with us in person. We’ll share top tips on how to make the most of your membership, ensure your profile is as visible as possible and give you the change to put faces to names and say hello.
Applying for Drama School – What You Need to Know
Wednesday, 6th November 2024, 5:30-7pm GMT
Spotlight Young Performers (and parents) are invited to sign up for a talk with representatives from two of the country’s leading drama schools – Mercy Ojelade and Ali de Souza. You will be able to find out about the benefits of formal training and things to consider when applying to drama schools in the UK.
As a new member we would love to invite you to a catch-up to connect with us in person. We’ll share top tips on how to make the most of your membership, ensure your profile is as visible as possible and give you the change to put faces to names and say hello.
Spotlight Boost (18yrs +) – Paid Events
Unlock your potential and perfect your skills with accents, voice-over, acting techniques, screen acting, audition prep and many more. Whether you’re a new actor or a seasoned looking to improve, these workshops are perfect for you. Non-Spotlight members are also welcome to purchase tickets, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your techniques.
Take a look at our upcoming Boost Events here.
Discounted Studio Sessions
Book your own private studio space for a reduced rate on our specially-selected days to film your showreels, self-tapes, monologues or duologues with friends. Each studio will come with camera equipment, lighting and a skilled camera operator to take care of all the technical aspects.
