Replying to Actress From The Us In London

I really think that the best way you can get a foot in the door here is to find yourself a London Agent.

A list of these can be found in a theatre directory called Contacts, which I believe you can now get from Amazon, or any major bookshop.
It is also available from Spotlight
http://www.spotlight.com/shop/contacts

Just a word - which you have probably thought about -  but check your Visa conditions.
Good luck

MusicalTalk, on 02 March 2013 - 10:52 PM, said:

Is that a classier emoticon also?

Casting agent Pippa Aillion has told me she hates any colour photographs; finds black and white a lot classier.  Just a tip from the top

Yes you MUST register to be listed on Spotlight, otherwise no one- not even fringe theatre directors - will take you seriously. You should post a mixture of colour and b/w photos. You can upload voiceclips and showreel too. Spotlight has a feature called Spotlight Link, which is an excellent casting service, which you can self-submit if you dont have an agent.

For theatre (esp 'fringe' theatre, which in UK is like off-off-Broadway; 'off West End' theatre is like off-Broadway), Casting Call Pro is an excellent way to start.

For headshots, you should know that in the UK, 'portrait' style photos are needed, as opposed the more common 'landscape' orientation in the US. Also, your CV can be printed on a full sheet of A4 paper. Unlike acting CVs in the US, in the UK, you just staple your CV, facing the same way as your photo, on the upper left corner.  It looks best if the only thing visible below where your photo hits th...

Hi

1) Spotlight is the main casting directory any actor that wants to be considered as serious and professional needs at present to be listed on there, you can self submit and there are many actors that prefer to do it.

2) CastingCallPro - is the next main avenue for auditions - mainly non equity/fringe shows again this is quite costly but worth it.

3) Headshots - agents and indeed casting directors are now starting to accept "US" style colour headshots but it is worth also having a black & white just in case

4) The stage doesn't have many auditions, mainly because casting directors etc tend to use spotlight or CCP

hope this helps!

LM

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