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Graduates
Spotlight Graduates are open.
The Spotlight Graduate membership is our unique discounted membership tailored especially for students in their final year of study, and is the stamp of approval you need to begin promoting yourself as a professional performer.
Please note that not all schools are eligible for the Graduate membership. Scroll down to find out more about our eligibility requirements.
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Present yourself to the industry with your Spotlight profile, including a ‘Graduate’ tag that casting professionals can search for when they’re looking for the freshest new talent. Receive role breakdowns from casting professionals worldwide and apply for roles across theatre, film and television.
Our tailored articles, videos and event programme will help you meet industry experts and other performers so you can continue developing your skills, wherever you’re based.
Everything you need to know about a career in the entertainment industry. Check our comprehensive listings for agents and casting directors within the industry as well as specific industry services.
Exclusive savings from high-street retailers and services for professional performers, all because you’re a member of Spotlight!
Help and support for all your queries! Read more here.
Health and Wellbeing support provided in partnership with Health Assured for members aged 18+ and residing in the UK and Ireland.
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Spotlight Graduates for 2023/24 is now open
Your Spotlight membership costs £121.20 or €141 for the year.
Graduate Course Criteria
For new courses to meet our criteria they must be at the level of RQF 6/SCQF 9.
Other requirements include that need to reach a certain number of contact hours per week, the balance of practical vs theoretical training has to weigh heavy on the practical side, whether the course offers a showcase or regular performance opportunities and other, industry-relevant requirements.
Do you think your course is eligible to join Spotlight graduates? Click here to find out more about our criteria and how to apply.
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Best Stage Performance winner Angela Jones on life after drama school and her Spotlight Prize experience. Before graduating in 2022, Angela was nominated by her drama school, the London Academy of Dramatic Art (LAMDA), for the Spotlight Prize, and went on to win for Best Stage Performance. Since then, she’s gained agency representation, worked in […]
2022’s Spotlight Prize winner tells us about their drama school journey, auditioning for ‘House of the Dragon’, and their experience as a non-binary performer. Before graduating in 2022, Aaron Hodgetts (They/Them) was nominated by their drama school, Guildford School of Acting, for the Spotlight Prize 2022. Previous nominees include Jodie Whittaker, Gwendoline Christie and Ben […]
Advice from actors, directors and casting directors on how to become a successful actor after drama school Finishing drama school is an exciting time in an actor’s life. You’ve learned the tricks of the trade, made lots of connections with other actors and are finally ready to start putting your new qualification to the test […]
