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by Selina2
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Auditioning for 2016
Replies: 657
Views: 430798

Re: Auditioning for 2016

Crazy, when you think of the talent of someone like Sheridan Smith who left school at 16 :shock: What do A level grades have to do with performing MT?
by Selina2
Fri Jul 10, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Life after MT courses. Any success stories?
Replies: 21
Views: 16219

Re: Life after MT courses. Any success stories?

As Katymac said, we also always look at the programmes to see where people trained - particularly the young ensemble who are often fresh out of college. The information is usually available online for current West End musicals too, and if you click on the images you get a brief CV for each cast memb...
by Selina2
Sat Jun 27, 2015 4:01 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Can you join adult Spotlight without an agent?
Replies: 8
Views: 9002

Re: Can you join adult Spotlight without an agent?

It's harder to get into adult Spotlight than it is Children/Young Performers, and you can't automatically transfer even with an agent. If you haven't trained at an accredited drama school, you need to have professional acting experience and this must be a minimum of four jobs in either theatre, film...
by Selina2
Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:27 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Arts Ed - diploma / degree
Replies: 16
Views: 13324

Re: Arts Ed - diploma / degree

And at the present time, I would say Arts Ed has the best reputation for the MT graduates it's producing, but this is always subject to change in the future, a few years ago it was Mountview. (Just a personal opinion, but given a choice, I would choose it above any of the others).
by Selina2
Fri Feb 27, 2015 7:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Arts Ed - diploma / degree
Replies: 16
Views: 13324

Re: Arts Ed - diploma / degree

If you do the diploma you are eligible to apply for a Dada, a means-tested scholarship which reduces the level of fees you have to pay. So say the household income is £40k, the student only pays £1275 a year. If your income is below £30k you can also apply for a means-tested maintenance grant. In a ...
by Selina2
Tue Dec 23, 2014 11:02 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Spotlight?
Replies: 2
Views: 3551

Re: Spotlight?

I think most casting directors contact the agents of those they want to see by phone. Then confirm meeting details by email once it's all been set up.
by Selina2
Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: Agencies
Topic: RKA
Replies: 17
Views: 15111

Re: RKA

Teenagers grow up though, so they have to replace them ;)
by Selina2
Thu Nov 06, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Subjects of Debate
Topic: logging in
Replies: 7
Views: 9259

Re: logging in

If you're on an ipad or iPhone make sure Safari hasn't been set to Private browsing. If you've got private browsing switched on, Safari appears black or dark instead of white or gray.
by Selina2
Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: Gossip
Topic: BFG film
Replies: 109
Views: 115506

Re: BFG film

Think they've raised the age on this, now looking for 10 - 11 year old. Amazing opportunity.
by Selina2
Wed Jul 09, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Agency Contract Help URGENT
Replies: 2
Views: 3659

Re: Agency Contract Help URGENT

I'm really sorry to hear you're having such problems. The agency just sounds like they're being really vindictive, so unnecessary after your ds has been with them for so long, you would have thought they would want to leave on good terms and remain friendly especially if he is lucky enough to go on ...
by Selina2
Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:20 pm
Forum: Agencies
Topic: Agency
Replies: 2
Views: 3857

Re: Gordon and French and Shepherd Management

Wow, they're both absolutely amazing agencies, you can't go wrong with either of them! Perhaps Shepherd Management have slightly more younger clients so might be more suitable for a 16 year old, but Gordon and French are one of the best and most exclusive agencies out there so to get on their books ...
by Selina2
Wed Jun 04, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Can You Help?
Topic: Agents fee
Replies: 4
Views: 4691

Re: Agents fee

Most acting agencies charge between 10 and 15 % plus VAT on TV, film and theatre work. Modelling and commercials agencies charge up to 25% plus VAT.
by Selina2
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:40 pm
Forum: Castings and Auditions
Topic: Bonnie and Betty
Replies: 25
Views: 34694

Re: Bonnie and Betty

OMG!! :shock: :shock: :shock: I am totally shocked. I've also always thought the 25% commission these new agencies seem to charge was a little high - but assumed it was because the majority of the work they get clients is for modelling/commercials so they got away with it. But 37.5% ?????? :shock: :...
by Selina2
Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: What funding could I receive?
Replies: 12
Views: 9802

Re: What funding could I receive?

Dadas are for 16 years+ for dance, and 18 years+ for acting, and only at certain schools (as the schools themselves have to go through an application process to be eligible to offer them). I'm not sure but I think it's only the original London-based Italia Conti school that is eligible for them. Ful...
by Selina2
Thu Feb 20, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Auditions: cuts and recalls/2nd Auditions
Replies: 81
Views: 61977

Re: Auditions: cuts and recalls/2nd Auditions

Has anyone auditioned at Read Dance and Theatre College? For the 6th Form Btec or the musical theatre foundation?

http://www.rdtc.org.uk/courses.html

Thanks :)