The Spotlight Podcast is for actors and performers navigating the performing arts and entertainment industry. Brought to you by Spotlight, the home of casting, our monthly podcast shares practical tips and expert advice for building and sustaining a successful performing career. Every episode we invite a guest to the studio to shine a spotlight on topics that affect the everyday work of actors and performers. Join us as we chat to casting directors, industry experts, performers, actors and agents about topics as varied as performer working rights, audition tips, how to make the most of your Spotlight membership through to an insider look at how projects are cast. Ready to take the next step in your performing career? Find out more at https://www.spotlight.com/join-us This podcast is brought to you by Spotlight, supporting the careers of performers since 1927. From our beginnings as a printed directory where talent displayed their headshots, Spotlight quickly became a cornerstone of the performing arts industry. Today, our cutting-edge software service takes our directory online and empowers performers to showcase their talents by creating dynamic profiles, making them accessible to a vast network of casting directors and independent project creators. It’s our mission to simplify the discovery of new talent and ensure the continued vibrancy of stages and screens worldwide.
Episodes
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.
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
In this episode, we cover some of the basic definitions and language used when talking about gender constructs and challenging them. We also discuss the importance of the arts in driving social change and what the industry can do to be more aware and inclusive when it comes to transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming performers.
Aitch Wyley (they/them) is an actor, singer, and trans inclusivity consultant in the performing arts.
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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!
Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
This visualisation can be a helpful antidote to the saboteur or inner critic because it is designed to reconnect you to the true essence of who you are.
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
A meditation to support performers and actors to slow down, listen to your own needs and be receptive to change.
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
Saturday Jul 03, 2021
In this meditation, we spend some time getting grounded and centred by relaxing the whole body before going on a short journey to a place of inner silence and calm.