About Us
Since 1927, Spotlight has been the trusted resource dedicated to connecting the performing arts community. We’re the essential link between professional performers, agents and the world’s most successful casting directors.
Our software empowers performers to showcase their talent, helps casting professionals discover the perfect actor, and ensures agents can promote their clients to a global network of members working across film, television and theatre.
In 1927, stage manager Keith Moss conceived the Spotlight Directory to seamlessly connect theatre directors and casting directors with actors. His pioneering publication featured 236 performers, including two exceptional dogs.
Rodney Millington, joining as Managing Director, steered Spotlight to become a casting staple by World War II, securing an exemption from paper rationing due to its significance in bolstering morale.
After the war, the Seale family took the helm, advancing Spotlight over three generations. They set up central London casting studios and moved the directory online in 1997. The final print edition appeared in 2017, marking a full digital transition.
Spotlight’s evolution continued in 2021 by joining the Talent Systems group, alongside Casting Networks, Cast It, Tagmin, Cast It Reach and Staff Me Up, becoming the heart of a global network for talent discovery.
Our mission is to simplify the discovery of talent and ensure the continued vibrancy of stages and screens worldwide.
We continually work to make the sector as inclusive, diverse, and fair as possible by expanding access and contributing to industry-shaping conversations and policies.
Spotlight is more than just a directory – we’re the gold standard in connecting professionals in the performing arts. We invite you to join the community that has been shaping the world’s greatest stories for nearly 100 years.
We are, at our heart, a team who love the arts. We understand the passion, commitment, and resilience it takes to thrive in this industry. We’re dedicated to offering the personal support and expert knowledge needed for our members to build professional relationships, and sustain fulfilling careers. Through our unwavering commitment to quality, we’re a trusted, reliable and insightful industry resource.
We are honoured to work alongside some fantastic organisations that are making a real difference in the performing arts around the world. Read more about our partners.
