This time 10 years ago I was about to throw myself into my third and final year of drama school. My first set of freshly printed headshots at the ready (yeah, actual hard copies, I know) I was going to take over the world. So, for anyone who may be headed that way, here is…
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Choosing a photographer A very important decision. I recommend you choose someone from the Association of Professional Headshot Photographers. They are highly experienced and specialise in working with actors. There are good photographers who are not in the association, of course. If you do choose a different photographer, make sure you are happy with the standard…
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More and more casting directors are requesting self-tapes from actors. This can be more convenient for both parties, saving time and money on travel costs and hiring studios, but it can also be quite stressful for an actor to have to deal with the technical aspects. So here is a quick guide to getting it…
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A collection of playscripts from our previous productions is now available for purchase through Lulu.com. The collection contains: Good Hidings, 2009 FINE, 2012 The Stars are Made of Concrete, 2016 Click the button below to go to our online store.
Following successful performances at Oldham Coliseum Theatre Studio and The Lantern Theatre in Liverpool, The Stars are Made of Concrete will be coming to Salford Arts Theatre from Wednesday 18th – Saturday 21st May. We are giving away the first 15 tickets each night for just £5!* BOOK HERE NOW for this ‘Gritty, witty, upbeat social…
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We are very please to announce two new additions to The Stars are Made of Concrete Leni Murphy (left) will be taking on the role of Sinead and Ash Baines (right) will be playing Gaz in the upcoming tour. Leni’s credits include Harvey for ‘yer maun’ productions, Mrs Medlock in the secret Garden and ‘the last motel’…
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I have lost count of the number of auditions I have had. It’s quite rare for me to be nervous now. It’s just part of the job. For this audition, I was bricking it. It’s only the fourth time I’ve ever held auditions for other actors with the most recent being 2012, so it’s not…
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As an actor, I have had more than my fair share of auditions. Some good, some bad, some thoroughly unmemorable. This week has been somewhat different, as I have spent it on the other side of the table, and it has been an eye opening experience. Now, this audition has had to be held at…
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We are looking for someone to join our existing cast of The Stars are Made of Concrete which is touring the North-West in May with a couple of extra dates in June. The role is Sinead, a 28-year-old hairdresser. She is very savvy and knows what she wants and how to get it, but underneath…
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If you have been anywhere in the vicinity of a TV, radio or computer over the last 24 hours, you will know what the Panama Papers are. If by some freak occurrence you don’t know what I’m talking about, the gist is that 11.5 million files from Mossack Fonseca (the world’s fourth biggest offshore law…
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