SPOTLIGHT: THE HOME OF CASTINGABOUT USGET IN TOUCHNEWS & ADVICEROOM & STUDIO HIRECONTACTS LISTINGSJOIN NOW Spotlight is the best way to promote yourself as a professional performer and be seen by casting directors. Find out more about what to expect from your membership below, or contact us by calling 020 7437 7631 or emailing questions@spotlight.com. Find out more. THE SPOTLIGHT PRIZE 2021 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED spotlight prize; graduates; The Spotlight Prize 2021 Finalists Announced. The Spotlight Prize is an annual event where graduate nominees have a chance for their performance to be showcased in front of industry professionals, with a £2000 prize awarded to the overall

winner.

TIPS FOR AUDITIONING ON ZOOM Here are some top tips for a successful zoom audition: 1. Prepare your material. Prep like you would for an in - person audition: read your sides, rehearse the material and research the project. Don’t let the remote aspect distract you from the reason why you’re there: to act.

2.

YOUNG PERFORMERS

A young performer wishing to join Spotlight must be a minimum of 4 years old and a maximum of 24 years 11 months old. This means you can join as a young performer from the day of your 4 th birthday and up until the date of your 25th birthday. To join Spotlight, you will need to be represented by a Spotlight registered agency who can send you a DANIEL EDWARDS CASTING We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) TYBURN FILM PRODUCTIONS & TYBURN ENTERTAINMENT LTD We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY CASTING DEPARTMENT We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) SAVAGES PERSONAL MANAGEMENT Savages Personal Management. Personal, energetic agency with strong values offering an individual service to our clients and to the casting professional we work with. Both Sarah and Justin have over 30 years' experience and a detailed understanding of all aspects of the business and the needs of those working within it. . PAN ARTISTS AGENCY LTD We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) GAVIN BARKER ASSOCIATES LTD We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) SPOTLIGHT: THE HOME OF CASTINGABOUT USGET IN TOUCHNEWS & ADVICEROOM & STUDIO HIRECONTACTS LISTINGSJOIN NOW Spotlight is the best way to promote yourself as a professional performer and be seen by casting directors. Find out more about what to expect from your membership below, or contact us by calling 020 7437 7631 or emailing questions@spotlight.com. Find out more. THE SPOTLIGHT PRIZE 2021 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED spotlight prize; graduates; The Spotlight Prize 2021 Finalists Announced. The Spotlight Prize is an annual event where graduate nominees have a chance for their performance to be showcased in front of industry professionals, with a £2000 prize awarded to the overall

winner.

TIPS FOR AUDITIONING ON ZOOM Here are some top tips for a successful zoom audition: 1. Prepare your material. Prep like you would for an in - person audition: read your sides, rehearse the material and research the project. Don’t let the remote aspect distract you from the reason why you’re there: to act.

2.

YOUNG PERFORMERS

A young performer wishing to join Spotlight must be a minimum of 4 years old and a maximum of 24 years 11 months old. This means you can join as a young performer from the day of your 4 th birthday and up until the date of your 25th birthday. To join Spotlight, you will need to be represented by a Spotlight registered agency who can send you a DANIEL EDWARDS CASTING We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) TYBURN FILM PRODUCTIONS & TYBURN ENTERTAINMENT LTD We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY CASTING DEPARTMENT We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) SAVAGES PERSONAL MANAGEMENT Savages Personal Management. Personal, energetic agency with strong values offering an individual service to our clients and to the casting professional we work with. Both Sarah and Justin have over 30 years' experience and a detailed understanding of all aspects of the business and the needs of those working within it. . PAN ARTISTS AGENCY LTD We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) GAVIN BARKER ASSOCIATES LTD We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present) GETTING STARTED AS A VOICE ACTOR Thanks to technology, people are now able to record at home. You need to be the artist AND the engineer as a result. An improvised set-up including a mic, pre-amp and editing software will set you back a few hundred pounds to get started. But you need to educate yourself in using them and how to soundproof and acoustically treat your recording THE SPOTLIGHT LINK FAQS FOR PERFORMERS The Spotlight Link is the UK's most popular casting information service, used daily by industry professionals to send out their latest casting requirements to agents, and directly to performers. Spotlight Link Board job feeds are only available to members of Spotlight but please note, job information for Young Performer members is only sent

via

CHARITIES FOR PERFORMERS The Actors’ Benevolent Fund (ABF) - Gives financial support for professional actors and stage managers who are experiencing hardship and are unable to work due to illness, injury or old age. https://www.actorsbenevolentfund.co.uk. British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) - Provides medical advice to people working and studying HOW TO KNOW YOUR CASTING TYPE Usually casting briefs will dictate what type of actor they need so you need to consider whether you fit into those brackets. A type is usually made up of age, appearance (including gender, height, hair colour etc), personality traits, skills and, sometimes, how you sound. There are a few things to consider when thinking about your type. WAYS TO FUND YOUR PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING AND CAREER Open Door - Provides financial support or resources to help prepare young people at the start of their training who want to pursue a career in acting, backstage or production arts. Age: 18-26 for Actors, 17-26 Behind the Scenes. Location: London, Essex, Sheffield, Rotherham and the East Midlands. More Information: opendoor.org.uk. RESPECTFULLY PARTING WAYS WITH YOUR AGENT 2. Email as an equal. Once you see yourself as an equal in a relationship with your agent, it will change your life. Approaching agents with confidence and telling them all the things you can offer them, rather than just what they can offer you, draws any agent in and will get them excited to work with you. Keep your email as short and

succinct

SPOTLIGHT'S EXCITING DISCOUNT SCHEME news; finances/legal; Spotlight's Exciting Discount Scheme Find out about Spotlight Discounts, our savings scheme for members. We're always looking for ways to improve the value you get for your Spotlight membership and we know that there are times as an actor when

money is tight.

JESSICA JONES MANAGEMENT About. Jessica Jones Management (JJM) is a Boutique company focused on guiding creatives to fulfil their greatest aspirations. Founded to help pros navigate the industry with constant, honest support, JJM strives to help people find the joy in the sometimes difficult & intimidating world of entertainment.

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About. SWGEducation is Drama, Acting and LAMDA coaching for children and adults. I teach from age 4 years upwards. I pride myself on fun, friendly, positive and supportive teaching! GG.CAPTURE HEADSHOTS About. Headshot and portrait photographer based in London. Offering digital and 35mm film services for a different impact. Please email with further questions or to book. SPOTLIGHT: THE HOME OF CASTINGABOUT USGET IN TOUCHNEWS & ADVICEROOM & STUDIO HIRECONTACTS LISTINGSJOIN NOW Spotlight is the best way to promote yourself as a professional performer and be seen by casting directors. Find out more about what to expect from your membership below, or contact us by calling 020 7437 7631 or emailing questions@spotlight.com. Find out more. YOUR MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Casting Professionals. With a Spotlight casting membership, you can search our website or send out casting breakdowns and receive submissions in minutes to find the right performer for the project you're working on. Create and manage shortlists or choose to hold your audition in our premium casting studios in London or Dublin. TIPS FOR AUDITIONING ON ZOOM Here are some top tips for a successful zoom audition: 1. Prepare your material. Prep like you would for an in - person audition: read your sides, rehearse the material and research the project. Don’t let the remote aspect distract you from the reason why you’re there: to act.

2.

YOUNG PERFORMERS

A young performer wishing to join Spotlight must be a minimum of 4 years old and a maximum of 24 years 11 months old. This means you can join as a young performer from the day of your 4 th birthday and up until the date of your 25th birthday. To join Spotlight, you will need to be represented by a Spotlight registered agency who can send you a HOW TO KNOW YOUR CASTING TYPE Usually casting briefs will dictate what type of actor they need so you need to consider whether you fit into those brackets. A type is usually made up of age, appearance (including gender, height, hair colour etc), personality traits, skills and, sometimes, how you sound. There are a few things to consider when thinking about your type. GETTING STARTED AS A VOICE ACTOR Thanks to technology, people are now able to record at home. You need to be the artist AND the engineer as a result. An improvised set-up including a mic, pre-amp and editing software will set you back a few hundred pounds to get started. But you need to educate yourself in using them and how to soundproof and acoustically treat your recording WAYS TO FUND YOUR PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING AND CAREERSEE MORE ON

SPOTLIGHT.COM

SPOTLIGHT'S EXCITING DISCOUNT SCHEME news; finances/legal; Spotlight's Exciting Discount Scheme Find out about Spotlight Discounts, our savings scheme for members. We're always looking for ways to improve the value you get for your Spotlight membership and we know that there are times as an actor when

money is tight.

HOW TO PREPARE SAFELY FOR INTIMATE SCENES 1. Be ready from the audition. If intimacy is required, then prepare. If you are asked to work with a partner for the scene, go through the guidelines, agreeing the physicality of how you will interpret the scene, agree areas of touch, gaining consent, and then sculpt the physical scene ready to show to your director. A GUIDE TO TAX RETURNS FOR ACTORS Here to break it down and make it less daunting, are Chartered Certified Accountants, Breckman & Company, on what you need to know as an actor. Everyone who's self-employed will need to complete a tax return to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and pay any money owed by 31 January. Tax is payable on 31 January with an additional payment

deadline of

SPOTLIGHT: THE HOME OF CASTINGABOUT USGET IN TOUCHNEWS & ADVICEROOM & STUDIO HIRECONTACTS LISTINGSJOIN NOW Spotlight is the best way to promote yourself as a professional performer and be seen by casting directors. Find out more about what to expect from your membership below, or contact us by calling 020 7437 7631 or emailing questions@spotlight.com. Find out more. YOUR MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Casting Professionals. With a Spotlight casting membership, you can search our website or send out casting breakdowns and receive submissions in minutes to find the right performer for the project you're working on. Create and manage shortlists or choose to hold your audition in our premium casting studios in London or Dublin. TIPS FOR AUDITIONING ON ZOOM Here are some top tips for a successful zoom audition: 1. Prepare your material. Prep like you would for an in - person audition: read your sides, rehearse the material and research the project. Don’t let the remote aspect distract you from the reason why you’re there: to act.

2.

YOUNG PERFORMERS

A young performer wishing to join Spotlight must be a minimum of 4 years old and a maximum of 24 years 11 months old. This means you can join as a young performer from the day of your 4 th birthday and up until the date of your 25th birthday. To join Spotlight, you will need to be represented by a Spotlight registered agency who can send you a HOW TO KNOW YOUR CASTING TYPE Usually casting briefs will dictate what type of actor they need so you need to consider whether you fit into those brackets. A type is usually made up of age, appearance (including gender, height, hair colour etc), personality traits, skills and, sometimes, how you sound. There are a few things to consider when thinking about your type. GETTING STARTED AS A VOICE ACTOR Thanks to technology, people are now able to record at home. You need to be the artist AND the engineer as a result. An improvised set-up including a mic, pre-amp and editing software will set you back a few hundred pounds to get started. But you need to educate yourself in using them and how to soundproof and acoustically treat your recording WAYS TO FUND YOUR PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING AND CAREERSEE MORE ON

SPOTLIGHT.COM

SPOTLIGHT'S EXCITING DISCOUNT SCHEME news; finances/legal; Spotlight's Exciting Discount Scheme Find out about Spotlight Discounts, our savings scheme for members. We're always looking for ways to improve the value you get for your Spotlight membership and we know that there are times as an actor when

money is tight.

HOW TO PREPARE SAFELY FOR INTIMATE SCENES 1. Be ready from the audition. If intimacy is required, then prepare. If you are asked to work with a partner for the scene, go through the guidelines, agreeing the physicality of how you will interpret the scene, agree areas of touch, gaining consent, and then sculpt the physical scene ready to show to your director. A GUIDE TO TAX RETURNS FOR ACTORS Here to break it down and make it less daunting, are Chartered Certified Accountants, Breckman & Company, on what you need to know as an actor. Everyone who's self-employed will need to complete a tax return to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and pay any money owed by 31 January. Tax is payable on 31 January with an additional payment

deadline of

THE SPOTLIGHT PRIZE 2021 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED spotlight prize; graduates; The Spotlight Prize 2021 Finalists Announced. The Spotlight Prize is an annual event where graduate nominees have a chance for their performance to be showcased in front of industry professionals, with a £2000 prize awarded to the overall

winner.

HOW TO SELF-TAPE

Just import the file and export it as MP4 using Apple TV settings. On the other hand, if you wish to edit the clip before exporting it, useMPEG Streamclip (free to download). You’ll just need to select ‘in’ and ‘out’ points (‘I’ and ‘O’ on a keyboard) and then export it as MP4 using Apple TV settings. TIPS FOR PERFORMING YOUR BEST MONOLOGUE Don't go over time. Seems very obvious, but it is essential. Make sure you time yourself before you get to the audition. Do not go over! You might very well be stopped before you have a chance to finish. Remember: there are likely a lot of other people being seen on the same day, so make your first impression a professional and respectful

one.

THE SPOTLIGHT LINK FAQS FOR PERFORMERS The Spotlight Link is the UK's most popular casting information service, used daily by industry professionals to send out their latest casting requirements to agents, and directly to performers. Spotlight Link Board job feeds are only available to members of Spotlight but please note, job information for Young Performer members is only sent

via

HOW DO I SET UP A VOICE OVER STUDIO AT HOME? The audio interface will act as the middleman between the computer and the microphone. Simply plug the microphone into the interface using the XLR cable (which should be included with the interface) and the microphone’s soundwaves will be converted into a digital format on your computer. With the USB microphone, the newcomer may have avoided QUICK SELF-TAPING TIPS FROM A CASTING ASSISTANT Here’s an opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and learn an essential skill for your acting career. Self-taping is the art of auditioning from the comfort of your own home, without the pressures of a face-to-face meeting with the casting director and/or director and producers. First, breathe. Everything is going to be absolutely

fine.

EDITING A YOUNG PERFORMER'S SPOTLIGHT PROFILE Once you have agreed with your agent that you will make amendments to your/your child's profile, log on to your account then navigate to the tab named ‘Update my CV’ in the menu on the left OR view/update my profile from the quick links on the right. Then use the pencil icons

to

FINANCIAL ADVICE FOR SELF-EMPLOYED PERFORMERS DURING COVID-19 In order to receive the amount self-employed actors must have: Filed a 2018-19 tax return. Annual profits below £50,000 on average over the last three years. Still be registered as self-employed. More than half total income comes from being self-employed. The maximum amount claimable is £2,500 per person, per month. HOW TO PREPARE SAFELY FOR INTIMATE SCENES 1. Be ready from the audition. If intimacy is required, then prepare. If you are asked to work with a partner for the scene, go through the guidelines, agreeing the physicality of how you will interpret the scene, agree areas of touch, gaining consent, and then sculpt the physical scene ready to show to your director. TYBURN FILM PRODUCTIONS & TYBURN ENTERTAINMENT LTD We use cookies where essential and to help us improve your experience of our website. Learn more about how we use cookies including how to remove them. (By continuing to use the site without making a selection we’ll assume you are OK with our use of cookies at present)

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