The Spotlight Podcast, brought to performers and actors from the home of casting, is here to share expert advice and personal acting stories from the world of performing arts and entertainment. In The Spotlight Podcast, we bring you conversations with inspiring casting directors, performers, actors, agents, Spotlight experts and theatre, film and television creators. We cover topics affecting the everyday work of actors and performers such as how projects are cast, making your own work, inclusion in the arts, voiceover, how young performers can navigate the industry, headshots, showreels, self-taping, auditions, agents, working rights, mental health, and lots more. Full of fascinating guests and expert tips, The Spotlight Podcast airs monthly to cover practical advice for performers and actors as you navigate the world of performing arts and entertainment. From personal acting career stories to an insider look at how casting directors, producers, agents and performers work together, join Spotlight’s content manager, Kristyn Coutts, as she chats with fascinating guests to get their expert tips and advice. This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927. Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member, you’ll get access to our jobs board, and exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more! Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Find out more at https://www.spotlight.com/join-us
Episodes
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In this meditation, you'll be guided by Presence and Impact Coach, Su Mee Tan. Su Mee invites you to connect to the full range of who you are and to get curious about who you are when you give yourself full permission to show up and to be everything that you are.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
This meditation is designed to help you to grow and expand your creativity by connecting with the breath and the body. We get curious about the range of our creativity and how this can be expanded by the connection we have with ourselves.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
We chat about the craft of good improvisation, honing your songwriting skills and the comedic and creative rewards of working in an all-female ensemble with Notflix's Aisling Groves-McKeown and Emma Read.
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This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, which has been helping professional performers find roles in TV, film and theatre since 1927.
Over 90% of UK television work is cast on Spotlight and now joining us is easier than ever! If you have professional training or professional performance credits or a recommendation from an agent or casting director, you can sign up to become a Spotlight member. As a member you’ll get access to our jobs board, exclusive members-only benefits like workshops, career advice, events, discounts and more!
Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Join us today!
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
This meditation is designed to get out of your head and into your body which is one of the key steps to feeling calmer and grounded. We also take a little bit of time to reflect on the gifts that can come from adversity and how this can expand our range.
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Once an audition is over it can be hard to let go of it without an answer, closure, or some sort of clarity. This meditation is designed for actors and performers to help calm the mind from any repetitive thoughts by bringing you into the present moment.