Stop waiting by the phone.

There are over 60,000 actors on Spotlight waiting to be chosen.

Stop waiting.

Start doing the work.

Did you know directors play a pivotal role in casting? Often, they’ll request actors they want to see for roles, from working with them before, through recommendation, or from time spent together in a rehearsal or a learning space.

At Directly we’ve known this for years. We’ve watched actors we’ve connected with directors go on to work together. 

Not because of shortcuts, but because familiarity, trust, and creative understanding were already there.

When actors don’t get enough chances to collaborate with directors, it often reveals itself at their recall. One of the biggest barriers to nailing it isn’t talent, it’s direction. And that’s not a failure on your part; the industry no longer gives actors regular access to directors, and after years of self-taping, many of us have been forced to direct ourselves.

That’s what Directly is for.

A space to work closely with directors, sharpen your craft, practise taking direction, and reconnect with how the industry actually works,  while building meaningful professional relationships.

One-to-ones or shared sessions. 

Craft-first. Industry-led.

A win-win? We think so.

We can’t wait to work with you.

With love,

The Directly Team