The Spotlight Podcast

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The Spotlight Podcast

The Spotlight Podcast

  1. JUL 29

    Thriving During and After Drama School

    Tips and advice for making the most of your time at drama school, including common mistakes students make and how to avoid them, and how to keep improving your acting skills after you graduate.

    37 min

  2. JUN 13

    Championing Diversity with the Diverse Squad

    Why diversity is important in the entertainment industry, and more information about MAC Cosmetics’ collaboration with Spotlight and the Diverse Squad.

    58 min

  3. MAY 28

    Getting Into Drama School

    What you need to know before applying for drama school, including different types of training, advice for auditioning and the importance of inclusivity.

    1h 12m

  4. 07/26/2023

    Tips for Self-Represented Performers

    How to navigate the world of performing when you don’t have an agent, and how to make the most of Spotlight as a self-represented performer

    38 min

  5. 01/30/2023

    Inclusion and Representation in Performing Arts with Zoë Alba Farrugia

    Zoë Alba Farrugia shares her story about moving to the UK as a Maltese performer to follow her acting dream, the challenges she faced and how they inspired her to co-found female-led theatre company Prickly Pear Productions. Prickly Pear Productions champions underrepresented stories and artists and we discuss how that work comes about and the importance of telling stories that are inspired by different cultures and human experiences. In this hour-long episode, we also talk about: Who Creative Edinburgh are and what they do within the creative community The importance of the artistic community Opportunities for creatives in Scotland Creating a theatre company and making work Representation and opportunities for women, particularly migrant women, in the performing arts industry How the industry can be more inclusive and open itself up to better represent different nationalities and cultures The similarities and differences of actors' experiences across the world. 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!

    1 hr

  6. 12/23/2022

    Caring for Your Voice in Winter with Nic Redman

    Voice coach Nic Redman gives tips for keeping your voice on top form over the winter and shares advice to help your vocals recover after a cold. 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!

    12 min

  7. 11/18/2022

    Progressing Your Voice Career with The VO Social

    In the episode, we discuss tips to improve your voice over skills, goal setting and how to meet your career objectives, when to say no to work,  how to start your own podcast, the future of AI and lots more. Listeners to The Spotlight Podcast can also get a discount code to buy VO Social’s ’The Voiceover Career Planner’ in the episode so be sure to listen out for that!

    56 min

  8. 10/20/2022

    Disability and Accessibility in Theatre with Robert Softley Gale

    We speak to theatre-maker and performer Robert Softley Gale about working in Scottish theatre and making the Arts accessible for disabled creatives and audiences.

    44 min
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About

The Spotlight Podcast

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  • Creator
    Spotlight
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Spotlight Podcast

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