Julie is the founder of ‘Julie Wright Management’ – a casting agency for young performers.
She has a wealth of experience within the industry, having worked as a professional singer and actor in theatre, TV and cabaret since the age of 16. Julie currently performs a tribute to Barbra Streisand with a small orchestra, which has taken her as far as Croatia, Spain, Germany, Portugal and Cyprus.
Julie’s aim is for her clients to enjoy performing, be happy and fulfil their potential.
Julie offers opportunities to talented hard-working children whilst ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Julie has formed trusted relationships with leading children’s casting directors and represents young performers looking to work in the world of theatre, television, modelling and film. She regularly recommends her students for auditions and castings including ‘Matilda’, ‘Charlie & the Chocolate Factory’, ‘Les Misérables’, ‘Oliver’, ‘Shrek’, ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘Annie’ and ‘Billy Elliot’.
Her ethos is to work hard, aim high and have fun!
Your child will need to have the following attributes:
• Talent
• Professional attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Dedication
It is key that, as parents, you realise and accept the commitment of supporting a child wishing to pursue a career in TV and Theatre.
You will often receive details of a casting at very short notice and be expected to drop everything to get your child to the right place on time and fully prepared. This can be a daunting prospect!
From experience, it is fair to say children under the age of 13 and under 5ft tend to get more opportunities in theatre than the older children. Also, boys have a huge advantage as there tend to be less competition. You may go months without a casting and then be offered three in a week – it is an unpredictable business!
After a casting, you will only be informed if you have been shortlisted or cast. The casting directors do not have time to give feedback. The children are always treated kindly and thanked for their time but ultimately if they do not get the job it can be upsetting for them. It is important to remember the casting directors have key ideas of what they are looking for and often it comes down to suitability!
Does your child want to work professionally?
Are you happy for them to miss occasional school days to attend castings and jobs? In the event of a successful casting, a letter from the school confirming support will be required to get a performance license.
Will they enjoy the experience?
Are you able to support them by getting them to castings at short notice?
Are they medically well? In the event of a successful casting a doctor’s letter will be asked for as evidence.
Students must be attending either the Theatre Arts or Performing Arts classes with Wright Dance.
Wright Dance students will be invited to agency auditions with Julie Wright Management. These typically fall within a taught class across all disciplines where the students have the opportunity to showcase their skills.
From the audition, students will be invited to join Julie Management based on their Singing, Dancing and Acting skills.
Julie Wright Management will contact each successful student with details of enrolement. This process envolves setting up a profile on Spotlight under the Agency.
With support of Julie Wright Management you will be put forward for auditions that are applicable to your skill set.
If successful with any auditions, you will then be climbing the dizzy heights and performing in Shows, TV or films.
