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ACTOR SHOWCASES

 

Debut Productions – Actor Showcase

 

Lunchtime Showcases in London's West End and Manchester.


Our showcases are professionally cast, directed, produced and marketed and offer the best opportunity to be seen on stage by well respected and influential people in the business.

Previous seasons have been a resounding success, testimony to which can be seen on our website www.debutproductions.co.uk.


To apply, please submit your CV and photo to:

submissions@debutproductions.co.uk


Or by post to: Debut Productions, Suite 227, 77 Beak Street, London W1F 9DB

 

 


Books

 

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SO YOU WANT TO TREAD THE BOARDS…

The everything-you-need-to-know insider’s guide to a career in the Performing Arts

 

JENNIFER REISCHEL

Published in paperback at £16.99  (ISBN. 978-1-906217-02-0)

Are you stuck on writing your personal statement for drama school? Ever wondered just what audition songs actually belong on that famous ‘overdone’ list? Can you just not get seen for those auditions? Or do you want to contact agents and casting directors but just don’t know how to format a covering letter that won’t simply land in the bin? This invaluable guide deals with all those questions that are seemingly impossible to find answers to, and provides an authentic first-hand account of the pitfalls and difficulties encountered in the pursuit of a career in the performing arts.

After several years of experiencing these difficulties, Jennifer decided to compile her experiences in the form of this practical, non-nonsense guide. She hopes that her advice and research will assist fellow and aspiring performers to create work and audition opportunities, as well as remaining financially and emotionally afloat in an uncertain industry with no rules to follow to guarantee success.

Full of insider tips and personal stories, this book is a must-have for anyone aspiring to a career in the performing arts, offering advice on musical theatre, stage acting, film, television, and all related issues. Covering a hugely extensive variety of topics, it also includes comprehensive song lists and hundreds of essential internet links.

Jennifer Reischel was born in Germany, raised predominantly in the Far East and schooled in various languages. Graduating from the three-year musical theatre course at Mountview Academy in 2002, she has gathered professional experience in musical theatre, acting, television, cabaret and jazz solo singing engagements in the UK and abroad, and has also contributed to The Actors Yearbook 2008.

 

Foreword by Leslie Bricusse, the legendary British composer best known for his collaborations with Anthony Newley and John Barry on the classic Bond themes Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice.

 

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GROOMING

 

Andrew Haslam – Hair Stylist

 

“Andrew Haslam knows our industry inside and out and will help create the right look for your specific casting requirements…”

Henry Luxemburg, Hollyoaks.


West End
experience

077 5219 8968


10% Discount on all services for all Actors-Inc members.


He offers friendly advice on colour / colour correction and styling for head shots.

Please email andrewjhaslam@aol.com


Testimonials upon request

 

 


PHOTO REPROS

 

Visual Eyes – Photo Repros

 

One of the foremost repro companies in the UK, they consistently provide top quality service and results, at competitive prices.


Special discount for Actors-Inc members.
We've managed to negotiate a 10% discount on all services to our full members. Mention our name when  you place your order.


www.visphoto.co.uk

 


PHOTOGRAPHER
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MATT STEDEFORD PHOTOGRAPHY

 

London-based people photographer

Headshot photography with an open and honest character sought by casting directors.

Photographer specialising in actors headshots and portraits, based in North London. 10x8s for spotlight, casting call pro, and all other casting websites; headshots for auditions and castings. Relaxed session, re-touching included, high-res files on CD.

- Relaxed professional session: 1 hour - or however long it takes
- Fully Digital
- Around 108 shots taken (equivalent approx. 6 rolls of film)
- Retouching in-house
- Both Indoor Studio and Outdoor Photography under Natural Lighting
- Online contact sheet
- Shots cropped to 8x10 and retouched; delivered as prints, and on CD, and by email

For all details please check the website:

http://www.stedeford.com/photography

 


 

Harry Rafique - Photographer

 

Booking hours:  seven days a week by appointment only.

Actors Sessions Prices:  student rates available.  Most sessions take about two hours, sometimes longer as Harry shoots until you have the shots you want.

Cost:  with four images £180 (10% discount to Actors-Inc  members) and this includes:

 

As many pictures take in the time available

 

Ability to review images during shoot

 

All sessions include studio & natural light photography

 

Free digital retouching of your chosen images

 

All images taken simultaneously in colour & BW

 

Chosen images supplies as digital files for emailing

 

All proofs supplied on CD

 

Emailing photos to spotlight

 

Prints and B/W repros available from Visualeyes

 

Additional images available at £10 each.

 

 

Please contact Harry:

 

harry@hr-photographer.co.uk

 

www.hr-photographer.co.uk

 

 


 

Top London Pro Digital Studio/Photographer

 

Actors Full Headshot Shoot only £63 including 10x8 print and VAT.

 

Students Shoot only £36 including 10x8 print and VAT.

 

www.tmphotography.co.uk/actorsphotography.htm

 

Based in Islington’s Business Design Centre TM Photography & Design Ltd offers a top quality pro digital photographic/repro & design service to all entertainment professionals from within one of London’s most stylish venues.  Your Actors-Inc membership entitles you to a 10% discount off all prices which means you can choose from a wide variety of publicity material including photo shoots/model cards/ CV design/portfolios and make-up in a relaxed, modern and friendly environment.

 

Managing Director Tony Meehan has over 15 years experience in the entertainment industry having worked as an actor/model, agency manager and a photographer, he is a full member of Equity and The Actors Centre and is also fully qualified licentiateship member of The British Institute of Professional Photography.  He undertakes all the actors shoots himself, to create a variety of general and character casting shots for all areas of casting from theatre right through to television commercials and film.  TM Photography is recommended by many top agents and theatre schools across the country.  Feel free to quiz him for useful industry information during your shoot.

 

Portfolio viewing is available at www.tmphotography.co.uk

 

Book online or contact the studio direct on 020 7288 6846, email info@tmphotography.co.uk

 

A £25 deposit is required when booking a shoot.  Most major credit & debit cards accepted.

 

TM Photography & Design Ltd

Suite 228 The Business Design Centre

52 Upper Street

Islington

London

N1 0QH

 

 


 

Grant David - Photographer


Grant David Photography is offering all Actors-Inc members a 20% discount off his normal headshots service of £125 – that’s only £100 for a full sitting!

Based in north London, Grant has over 15 years experience of taking actors’ headshots, and also works on a whole variety of other photographic projects ranging from fashion to magazine to architectural shoots. He keeps his actors’ headshots price down as he feels ‘actors have enough problems getting work without having to pay through the teeth for headshots’.

On his photographic style, he says that ‘it’s important to take shots of actors that actually look like them – that catch the actor showing their best side and characteristics. Casting professionals want to see what an actor actually looks like, they don’t want to see an image of someone that is all-singing, all-dancing with bells and whistles on – that only clouds the issue and frustrates them.’

For your £100, you get

  • a full sitting
  • 100-120 shots
  • studio or outdoor shoot
  • free contact sheets
  • instant viewing
  • immediate feedback from Grant on what he thinks are good representative shots