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.
Source: The Spotlight website
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