Description
Book SynopsisSyrus Lowe trained as an actor at RADA and has a successful career in theatre, TV and animation. Most recently, he appeared in the hit West End show
The Inheritance and on HBO's
Avenue 5 and Channel 4's
Home. He is also a leader in the field of corporate role play, having worked in the sector for over 20 years and, since 2015, having run the UK's only corporate role play masterclass for actors (www.roleplaymasterclass.com).
Table of ContentsForeword
Training Introduction Training for the under-18s Arts Emergency – Julie Hesmondhalgh Interview: David Mumeni; Levelling the playing-field for actors from working and benefit class backgrounds Drama schools Checklist of drama school deadlines, audition requirements, audition fees and funding systems – Lloyd Trott What are drama schools looking for? – Geoffrey Colman It’s warm up North: training and opportunities for actors living in North East England – Adelle Hulsmeier Short-term and part-time courses Private tutors and coaches An actor’s toolkit – Simon Dunmore
Agents and casting directors Introduction Agents Being an agent – Howard Roberts CPMA: the Co-operative Personal Management Association Voice-over agents Presenters’ agents Casting directors Casting for the stage – Anne McNulty Casting for musical theatre – David Grindrod Woman in a brown skirt – Sophie Stanton
Theatre Introduction Interview: Cherrelle Skeete; Active Listening in a Community of Nomads Dramaturg at HOME – Petra Jane Tauscher Producing theatres Interview: Tom Ross-Williams Inclusivity and Allyship for the Future of the Industry Effective audition speeches – Simon Dunmore Understudying – Andrew Piper Independent managements/theatre producers Interview: Hazel Holder; Voicing Kindness Ignition, inspiration and the imposter – Scott Graham Middle and smaller-scale companies Starting your own theatre company – Pilar Orti´ Finding funding for projects – Sinead Mac Manus The multi-hyphenate comedy actor-performer-writer – Chris Head Interview: Geoff Whiting; Routes into stand-up comedy Pantomime English-language European theatre companies A touring actor’s survival guide – Maev Alexander Fringe theatres Interview: Ned Bennett; The Direction of Collaboration Edinburgh or bust: is it worth it? – Shane Dempsey Open Book: fairer finances for fringe theatre – Piers Beckley Children’s, young people’s and theatre in education – Paul Harman Shakespeare changes prisoners’ lives – Bruce Wall Festivals Role-play companies
Media Introduction Television companies Casting for television – Janie Frazer Auditioning for camera – Nancy Bishop Self-taping auditions – Ros Hubbard Are you ready for Pilot Season? – Brendan Thomas Independent film, video and TV production companies Film schools Actors and video games – Mark Estdale Radio and audio book companies Acting for radio – Gordon House Media festivals
Disabled actors Introduction Training Sources of work Arts organisations Rights, advice and support Opportunities for disabled actors – Jamie Beddard
Resources Resources Introduction Equity Act For Change – Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Beyond #metoo – Kelly Burke Spotlight, casting directories and information services ‘Point me in the right direction’: navigating the casting services – Isabelle Farah Be prepared for publicity – Jayne Trotman Photographers and repro companies Getting the most from your photographs – Angus Deuchar Making money from your voice – Marina Caldarone Showreel, voicereel and website services Showreels: creation and maintenance – Anthony Holmes Digital wellbeing for actors – Sinead Mac Manus Interview: Daniel Heale; Building your personal brand on social media Accountants Tax and National Insurance for actors – Philippe Carden Equity Pension Scheme – Andrew Barker @ First Act Physical and mental fitness for actors – Alex Caan Interview: Claire Cordeaux; Mental health in the performing arts Funding bodies Publications, libraries, references and booksellers Organisations, associations and societies Bibliography Webography Index
