The Spotlight Podcast

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Episodes: 78

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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.

Episode Date
Nurturing Scottish Talent with Angus Robertson
Aug 15, 2025
The Secret Life of Agents with Kelly Andrews
Jul 18, 2025
Matt Hood on Spotlight: Everything You Wanted to Know
Jul 04, 2025
Getting Started in Audiobook Narration
May 29, 2025
Performer Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Arts
May 16, 2025
How Political Parties Shape Cultural Policy with Stuart Andrew MP
Apr 30, 2025
The Impact of Injury on Performers and Production with Tome Levi
Mar 20, 2025
Kharmel Cochrane: Casting 'Bob Marley: One Love', Auditions and Commercials
Feb 28, 2025
Kate Rhodes James on Casting 'Gladiator II'
Feb 07, 2025
How to Make Your Spotlight Profile Stand Out
Feb 04, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Your Performer Rights
Jan 10, 2025
Thriving During and After Drama School
Jul 29, 2024
Championing Diversity with the Diverse Squad
Jun 13, 2024
Getting Into Drama School
May 28, 2024
The Gamification of Cinema: Working in Interactive Film
Sep 07, 2023
Tips for Self-Represented Performers
Jul 26, 2023
Inclusion and Representation in Performing Arts with Zoë Alba Farrugia
Jan 30, 2023
Caring for Your Voice in Winter with Nic Redman
Dec 23, 2022
Progressing Your Voice Career with The VO Social
Nov 18, 2022
Disability and Accessibility in Theatre with Robert Softley Gale
Oct 20, 2022
Auditions, Comedy and Social Media with Jonny Weldon
Sep 15, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: Pre Self-taping
May 20, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: Togetherness
May 06, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: Celebration
Apr 21, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: Confidence for Young Performers
Apr 07, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: Deep Relaxation for Sleep
Feb 24, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation Calming Nerves for Young Performers
Feb 17, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: New Beginnings
Feb 10, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: Pre-Audition for Young Performers
Jan 26, 2022
Powerful Pause Meditation: Envy
Nov 30, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Choice
Nov 11, 2021
Breaking Down Barriers with Tommy Jessop
Nov 05, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: All of You
Oct 25, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Creativity
Oct 08, 2021
Improvisation and All-Female Creative Spaces with Notflix
Sep 30, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Range
Sep 16, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Post-Audition
Sep 02, 2021
Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming with Aitch Wyley
Aug 25, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Inner Leader
Aug 06, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Light
Jul 29, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Silence
Jul 03, 2021
Drag as an Art Form with Kevin Grogan a.k.a Veronica Green
Jun 28, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Pre-Audition
Jun 21, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Presence
Jun 21, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Reignite
May 10, 2021
Making and Performing Comedic Work with Dave Hearn from Mischief Theatre
May 06, 2021
Powerful Pause Meditation: Home
May 04, 2021
Casting and Auditions for TV and Film with Daniel Edwards and Billy Barratt
Mar 25, 2021
Performer and Actor Mental Health and Wellbeing
Feb 25, 2021
Auditioning for theatre with Ella Hickson and Natalie Abrahami
Nov 18, 2019
Staying physically and mentally fit with Barely Methodical Troupe
Oct 16, 2019
Taking a Solo Show to the Edinburgh Fringe
Oct 08, 2019
Should You Have Multiple Agents as a Young Performer?
Sep 24, 2019
Producing Theatre with Francesca Moody
Aug 30, 2019
How Parents and Agents Work Together for Young Performers
Aug 22, 2019
How to Crowdfund Your Next Project
Aug 05, 2019
Your Working Rights, Pay and Taxation as a Performer
Jul 10, 2019
Safety, Harassment and Bullying in the Industry
Jun 24, 2019
How Young Performers Get Theatre Work
Jun 19, 2019
Pride Month Special: Telling Your Story on Screen
Jun 05, 2019
Mental Health Support for Actors with Equity
May 15, 2019
How to Start Writing Your Own Work
May 01, 2019
Voice and Accent Work with Nina Zendejas
Apr 23, 2019
Commercial Casting Auditions with Alex Wheeler
Apr 08, 2019
What are your Transferable Skills as an Actor?
Mar 27, 2019
Collaboration & Authenticity in Theatre Making with The PappyShow
Feb 05, 2019
Cultivating Your Creative Passion with Esta Charkham
Jan 29, 2019
How to Revamp Your Acting Career
Jan 15, 2019
What Should You Include In A Showreel?
Dec 18, 2018
Young Performer Rights and Licensing
Dec 07, 2018
How Do I Prepare For An Audition With An Accent?
Nov 22, 2018
What Makes For A Good Actor’s Photo?
Nov 07, 2018
Making Your Own Film Work with Matthew Jacobs Morgan and Laura Kirwan-Ashman
Oct 31, 2018
How Do I Get An Agent as a Young Performer?
Oct 09, 2018
How to Self-Tape on Your Phone
Aug 10, 2018
How to Make Innovative Theatre with Dante or Die
Aug 03, 2018
Inclusivity and Representation in Drama School with David Mumeni
Jun 25, 2018
Andy Nyman’s Golden Rules of Acting
Apr 13, 2018