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 Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
We're joined by Kevin Grogan, the triple-threat performer behind the smash-hit drag queen persona, Veronica Green, from RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
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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, and 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!
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
If you're a performer or actor, this guided meditation is designed to be listened to before going into an audition to help with nerves and to leave you feeling calm and confident.
Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
This guided meditation is for those of you who feel like you need to take some time out to pause and reset.
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
If you’re feeling like you need to take some time for yourself to pause and reset, this reignite meditation session is perfect for you.
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
We also chat about the teething pains of trying to make your own work as a performer, and how to keep going when you're thinking about quitting performing. We also discuss Dave's journey with Mischief Theatre, from the early days of performing in rooms above pubs, right through to the West End transfers and TV commissions that followed.
Dave is an actor and co-founder of Olivier Award-winning theatre company, Mischief Theatre, who you might know from their smash hits, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Play About a Bank Robbery and now, The Goes Wrong Show on the BBC.
Never miss an episode - subscribe to The Spotlight Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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? Join us today!