For nearly a century, Spotlight has been the heart of the casting industry. We connect the world’s finest performers with top casting professionals and agents, simplifying the discovery of talent and

What We Do
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.
The Origins of Spotlight
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.
A performer reviews a script. Performers taking a break.
The Spotlight app on a mobile phone. An old print volume of The Spotlight.
Spotlight Today
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.
Who are Spotlight’s partners?
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.
ensuring the continued vibrancy of stages and screens worldwide.