DISCOVER your USP as an actor
What do people see when you walk into a room?
LegalAliens’ Find Your USP sessions are tailored for actors who want to understand how they are perceived in the audition room and turn that into clear, confident self-marketing.
Many actors get stuck with the same frustrations:
Why am I only being called in for the same kind of role?
How do I talk about myself without sounding fake or vague?
Do I need to be able “to do accents?”
How do I make my headshot, Spotlight and showreel tell the same story?
How do I show range without confusing people?
How do I use heritage, class, physicality, age, or training as an advantage rather than a limitation?
What if I want to make my own work? Where do I start?
This workshop answers questions with practical, actionable ways to identify your “offer” and communicate it clearly.
Who is it for?
- Drama school/university students wondering what comes next after graduation.
- New graduates and young performers looking for a roadmap into an acting career.
- Emerging actors interested in making their own work
SUBJECTS COVERED
- What is an USP? Is it the same as a stereotype? (NO IT’s NOT!)
- Which characters would people immediately associate me with?
- What are my strengths?
- Which casting platforms should I join?
- What makes a headshot or showreel stand out?
- How do I get an agent—and do I need one?
- How do I apply for funding to start creating work?
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE
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- Introductions & Performance
- Participants introduce themselves and share their artistic background.
- Each participant prepares and performs a one-minute monologue that 100% embodies their USP. Feedback is given
- Commercial Theatre & Screen Acting
- Audition requirements for large-scale productions (West End, regional theatre, TV, and film).
- Understanding UK casting calls: how breakdowns are written and what casting directors expect.
- How to approach self-taping, live auditions, and open calls.
- When and how to approach agents and casting directors.
- Fringe & Independent Theatre
- The role of the Fringe circuit in launching a career.
- Festivals: how to pitch a show and where to apply (Edinburgh, Vault, Camden Fringe, etc.).
- Key venues and networks that support emerging artists.
- Spotlight, Casting Websites & Self-Promotion
- Breakdown of Spotlight, Mandy, Backstage, and other casting platforms.
- The role of social media and networking in securing opportunities.
- Headshots, Showreels & CVs
- Participants submit links to existing materials for feedback.
- What makes a strong headshot, an effective showreel, and a compelling acting CV.
- Making Your Own Work
- How to apply for small arts grants and funding.
- Producing your own show on a budget.
General Information
- Sessions can be booked as:
– A one-off 3-hour session
– A series of sessions or full day workshop - Ideal number is 15-20 participants (but we can accommodate bigger or smaller groups if discussed when booking)
If you’re a drama or acting department and would like to discuss a workshop in your premises, email Nada at legalalienstheatre@legalaliens.org. or click below
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