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Young Performers
We want to encourage as many young people as possible to develop a passion for the performing arts, so we’re excited to welcome young performers to our Spotlight network. A young performer wishing to join Spotlight must be between 4 and 17 years old, and you must be represented by a Spotlight-registered agency.
If you’re 18 or over, you may be eligible to join Spotlight as a full member — find out more about our adult membership.
Powerful Features to Boost Your Career
Your chance to showcase your skills, credits, photos and showreel to casting professionals seeking young performers for their projects.
Everything you need to know about a career in the entertainment industry, whether you’re a young performer or their parent. Check our comprehensive listings for people and services that you need.
A range of events to help you to be successful, from practical skill workshops, one-to-ones for parents and young performers, to opportunities to meet casting directors or agents.
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.
Young Performer Membership
£121.20 per year*<br>
To join Spotlight, you need to be represented by a Spotlight-registered agency that can send you a secure application invitation to complete or apply on your behalf.
Our Membership Criteria
To join Spotlight, you need to be represented by a Spotlight-registered agency that can send you a secure application invitation to complete or apply on your behalf.
News & Advice
Casting director Peter Hunt CDG shares his casting process for ‘Hollyoaks’, what he looks for in self-tapes and how parents can support their child’s acting career. In his long and illustrious career, casting director Peter Hunt has worked on various award-winning dramas, films, theatre shows, music videos, comedy series and commercials. He received the Tony […]
Young performer Noah Matthews Matofsky on playing ‘Slightly’ in Disney’s ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ and how his mum and agent have supported him on his journey. Spotlight member Noah Matthews Matofsky accomplished every young performer’s dream when he was cast in a Disney film. Disney’s Peter Pan & Wendy, a live-action adaptation of the classic […]
Tips from casting directors Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann on self-taping and their experience casting young performers in the ‘Matilda the Musical’ film. In the fantastical world of film, it’s the casting director’s job to find the right actors to bring stories to life on the big screen. This task is especially important when the […]
