The Spotlight Podcast

For the latest Spotlight podcast we’re joined by leading casting director Suzanne Smith to discuss how actors can improve their chances of success when auditioning for television programmes and productions in the USA. Suzanne has worked with some of the biggest names in film and television, including Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott and Paul W S Anderson and has cast many high-profile productions such as Black Hawk Down, House, Band Of Brothers and The Pacific, winning Emmys for the latter two productions. In the podcast, Suzanne discusses how actors can ensure they’re prepared for TV auditions, as well as what performers need to be aware of if they’re auditioning for an American television show and film – and why being based in the States isn’t necessarily a requirement.

For the latest Spotlight podcast we’re joined by leading casting director Suzanne Smith to discuss how actors can improve their chances of success when auditioning for television programmes and productions in the USA. Suzanne has worked with some of the biggest names in film and television, including Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott and Paul W S Anderson and has cast many high-profile productions such as Black Hawk Down, House, Band Of Brothers and The Pacific, winning Emmys for the latter two productions. In the podcast, Suzanne discusses how actors can ensure they’re prepared for TV auditions, as well as what performers need to be aware of if they’re auditioning for an American television show and film – and why being based in the States isn’t necessarily a requirement.

For the latest Spotlight podcast we’re joined by leading casting director Suzanne Smith to discuss how actors can improve their chances of success when auditioning for television programmes and productions in the USA. Suzanne has worked with some of the biggest names in film and television, including Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott and Paul W S Anderson and has cast many high-profile productions such as Black Hawk Down, House, Band Of Brothers and The Pacific, winning Emmys for the latter two productions. In the podcast, Suzanne discusses how actors can ensure they’re prepared for TV auditions, as well as what performers need to be aware of if they’re auditioning for an American television show and film – and why being based in the States isn’t necessarily a requirement.

What does an actor need to know about auditioning for Shakespeare? And how can you bring a fresh look to some of the most famous roles in theatre? In our latest Spotlight podcast, The Globe’s head of casting, Charlotte Bevan, discusses how actors can master Shakespeare language and characters, as well as tips to ensure you’re full prepared for your audition, and how to impress a casting director. Don’t miss this valuable insight into the world of the Bard from one of the best-known Shakespeare venues in the world.

What does an actor need to know about auditioning for Shakespeare? And how can you bring a fresh look to some of the most famous roles in theatre? In our latest Spotlight podcast, The Globe’s head of casting, Charlotte Bevan, discusses how actors can master Shakespeare language and characters, as well as tips to ensure you’re full prepared for your audition, and how to impress a casting director. Don’t miss this valuable insight into the world of the Bard from one of the best-known Shakespeare venues in the world.

What does an actor need to know about auditioning for Shakespeare? And how can you bring a fresh look to some of the most famous roles in theatre? In our latest Spotlight podcast, The Globe’s head of casting, Charlotte Bevan, discusses how actors can master Shakespeare language and characters, as well as tips to ensure you’re full prepared for your audition, and how to impress a casting director. Don’t miss this valuable insight into the world of the Bard from one of the best-known Shakespeare venues in the world.

An actor’s Spotlight CV is one of the most important tools to keep up to date – it acts as your interactive calling card and is one of the quickest, easiest ways to sell yourself as a performer to a casting director online. In the latest Spotlight podcast, our PR manager and careers expert Emma Dyson gives tips and advice on how to ensure your Spotlight CV works for you, and gives you the best chance of securing work.

An actor’s Spotlight CV is one of the most important tools to keep up to date – it acts as your interactive calling card and is one of the quickest, easiest ways to sell yourself as a performer to a casting director online. In the latest Spotlight podcast, our PR manager and careers expert Emma Dyson gives tips and advice on how to ensure your Spotlight CV works for you, and gives you the best chance of securing work.

An actor’s Spotlight CV is one of the most important tools to keep up to date – it acts as your interactive calling card and is one of the quickest, easiest ways to sell yourself as a performer to a casting director online. In the latest Spotlight podcast, our PR manager and careers expert Emma Dyson gives tips and advice on how to ensure your Spotlight CV works for you, and gives you the best chance of securing work.

What’s the best way to secure representation from an agent? What questions should you ask an agent before you sign? How proactive should you be in looking for work when you sign? And how do you catch the eye of an agent in the first place? In the latest Spotlight podcast, recorded at Spotlight’s Graduate Programme, agent Kevin Francis from Susan Angel and Kevin Francis Ltd talks us through the relationship between the actor and the agent, and how you can ensure you have a long and successful working relationship with your agent.

What’s the best way to secure representation from an agent? What questions should you ask an agent before you sign? How proactive should you be in looking for work when you sign? And how do you catch the eye of an agent in the first place? In the latest Spotlight podcast, recorded at Spotlight’s Graduate Programme, agent Kevin Francis from Susan Angel and Kevin Francis Ltd talks us through the relationship between the actor and the agent, and how you can ensure you have a long and successful working relationship with your agent.

What’s the best way to secure representation from an agent? What questions should you ask an agent before you sign? How proactive should you be in looking for work when you sign? And how do you catch the eye of an agent in the first place? In the latest Spotlight podcast, recorded at Spotlight’s Graduate Programme, agent Kevin Francis from Susan Angel and Kevin Francis Ltd talks us through the relationship between the actor and the agent, and how you can ensure you have a long and successful working relationship with your agent.

The latest Spotlight podcast features advice for performers on all areas of castings and the industry from Dan Hubbard of Hubbard Casting. Dan talks us through how graduates can get noticed, the importance of agents to casting directors, what he looks for in photos and showreels, and his top tips for impressing in the industry. Hubbard Casting is a family-owned business and has cast some of the biggest films in recent years, including The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, The Hobbit, and Harry Brown. We spoke to Dan ahead of the latest Spotlight Graduate event to tap into his wealth of experience and invaluable advice for all actors – both Spotlight Graduates and experienced performers.

The latest Spotlight podcast features advice for performers on all areas of castings and the industry from Dan Hubbard of Hubbard Casting. Dan talks us through how graduates can get noticed, the importance of agents to casting directors, what he looks for in photos and showreels, and his top tips for impressing in the industry. Hubbard Casting is a family-owned business and has cast some of the biggest films in recent years, including The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, The Hobbit, and Harry Brown. We spoke to Dan ahead of the latest Spotlight Graduate event to tap into his wealth of experience and invaluable advice for all actors – both Spotlight Graduates and experienced performers.

The latest Spotlight podcast features advice for performers on all areas of castings and the industry from Dan Hubbard of Hubbard Casting. Dan talks us through how graduates can get noticed, the importance of agents to casting directors, what he looks for in photos and showreels, and his top tips for impressing in the industry. Hubbard Casting is a family-owned business and has cast some of the biggest films in recent years, including The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, The Hobbit, and Harry Brown. We spoke to Dan ahead of the latest Spotlight Graduate event to tap into his wealth of experience and invaluable advice for all actors – both Spotlight Graduates and experienced performers.