π Weβre thinking of setting up a networking event for neurodivergent actors (on and off our books) and casting directors - if this sounds of interest please comment below and weβll update this thread as soon as we know more. Do RT!
@EquityUK
@CDGNews
A new talent agency for neurodivergent artists (
@DivergentTalent
) has revealed its first clients and plans for the future, including a new consultancy to improve access within the industry
π HEY ACTORS! OUR BOOKS ARE OPENINGβ¦
AUGUST 1st - SEPTEMBER 30th π£π£π£
Watch this space for more details & to find out how to apply π
#talentagent
#actors
#booksopening
π Our books are closed BUT if youβre neurodivergent, a creative, writer or performer (& especially if youβre all of those things) and youβre likely to be seeking representation in the future, we want to talk to you about how we will take on clients and how to apply. (a thread)
Need an agent who gets it? Only two more weeks to apply for representation. Email rep
@divergenttalentgroup
.co.uk before our last submissions window for 2022 closes at 6pm on the 1st of December. Or call the office. Or WhatsApp us. But do it now. Go on. DO IT :)
π¨Divergent Talent Group is *growing*β¦ Itβs a year since we launched, and it hasnβt half been lively(!) Thanks to EVERYONE whoβs supported us. Weβll be sharing some exciting developments for the agency in the coming weeks. (Might even have a party?π)
β‘οΈHonoured to introduce the *radical* Ryan Carter. Ryan is a pioneering Casting Director, Creative Director, Performer and is two time Black British Theatre Award winner for βBest use of innovation and technologyβ 2020 & 2021.
@_RyanJesse
As we head towards our official launch next month, weβre going to start introducing you to some of our clients. We canβt wait for you to meet them all: they are trailblazers, disrupters, pioneers and frankly, vital to the future of our industry.
Just back from a stunning day at the Spotlight Industry forum. Brilliant, progressive forward thinking chats were had about best practice in access and inclusion, neurodiversity and much more, beautifully hosted by
@SpotlightUK
thank you. π«
Hats off to
@SpotlightUK
who have been nothing short of incredible over the past few weeks in supporting DTG in our startup phase- our agent account is now officially active π
π₯ Our books close for actors today at 6pm! But donβt worry if you wanted to apply but canβt manage it today (soft deadline etc) if you apply by Monday that is totally fine! βοΈ
β‘οΈWeβre in todayβs
@guardian
π°
βWhen a support worker gets attached to a job β for me, thatβs as big as somebody doing a Disney movie,β founder
@Adamfgwelsh
Read the full article below π
π New Signingβ
Xana is a sound designer and composer.
Selected credits: Marys Seacole (Donmar Warehouse), Sundown Kiki; (Young Vic); The P Word (Bush Theatre; Glamrou: From Quran to Queen, Curious, Half-Breed (Soho Theatre)
#newclientfridays
π«
@kriddlecasting
@JaneAndersonCDG
and Sophie Hallett from
@CDGNews
made my day today! Such an uplifting chat about working with ND talent and early discussions about our forthcoming networking event which DTG are now planning in earnest. Keep ur π π- A x
Beautiful β The Carole King Musical (
@BeautifulUKTour
) has hired a full-time officer to support company members who are neurodivergent or disabled for its entire tour, which has been hailed a "pioneering move" for commercial theatre by
@DivergentTalent
π£Introducing the *extraordinary* Delvene Pitt, who we are lucky enough to represent as a performer, writer and creative. Delvene is gearing up to start shooting on feature film DISENCHANTED for
@Disney
at
@PinewoodStudios
next week!
@Delvein2Delvene
1/3 Itβs our last day in the office tomorrow for this year so I wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the amazing support in this our pre-launch phase of our agency.
β¨ to those lovely actors who kindly applied for representation: We received a large number applications and are working through them at the moment. Expect a response by the end of October, as advertised. Thanks for your patience (weβre still a small team right now!) π―ββοΈ
Do you feel your neurodivergence sometimes gets in the way of being creative? Join
@adamfgwelsh
and
@nurserytheatre
at
@CamdenPT
for this FREE practical workshop in making the show that only YOU can...
P.s it will be much less scary than it sounds
π¨losing our shit about thisβ¦
weβre co-producing
#Edie
by Emma Dawson at
@theatre503
and
NGL itβs gonna be rad π₯
πBut what does this mean for DTG I hear you cry! ? Well Iβm glad you askedβ¦ call it a βsoft launchβof our (pretty hard) development and production departmentπ§¨
Introducing *exceptional*
@rosebruford
2022 graduate Lili Chin. Lili is a multi-disciplinary artist and performer of British-Singaporean heritage, born and bred in South London. Their work explores the intersections between theatre, film, poetry, music and installation art.
π₯OUR BOOKS ARE OPEN(ish) FOR THE WEEKENDπ₯
Looking to hear from actors of Irish heritage and actors aged 40+ ONLY
Books close at 6pm on Monday 15th May. Send a link to your CV and a bit about you to info
@divergenttalentgroup
.co.uk β¨
Hi! Due to us now being at capacity for 2022, weβre about to close our books- thank you all for all the amazing approaches. To those of you who are still under consideration please do email melanie
@divergenttalentgroup
.co.uk for final decisions this week. DTG x
πNew Signingβ
Chris New is a critically acclaimed actor who, for the last 15 years, has made the British theatre his home. The Evening Standard said he was βone of the finest of the upcoming generation of actors". He made his film debut in the breakout hit βWeekendβ.
#chrisnew
Had such an uplifting chat with
@ProductionGuild
members and partners today! Feeling encouraged by the enthusiasm and openness with which
#Neurodiversity
was discussed and embraced by all. (Thanks
@JivanMann
for arranging x)
LOVED seeing
@temimajekodunmi
βs new play in progress today
@bushtheatre
! Searingly romantic, sharp, funny dialogue- heart wrenchingly honest storytelling - like whaaaaat Temi, you are so talenteddddd ππππ
Going forward there will be two periods per year year when our books will be open, during which we will welcome new applications for representation. The next submissions window will be 1st October - 1st December 2022.π
π£Next up, the *visionary* film maker and actor Amar Aggoun, who recently wrote, directed and acted in several short films, including βThis Night Of Mineβ officially selected by Brighton Rocks, London Shorts, London Rocks and longlisted for UK Film Festival
@IamAmarAggoun
π« Amar is currently looking for a neurodivergent film producer to collaborate with on his next project, which will be aimed at
@bfinetwork
βs development fund. Email adam
@divergenttalentgroup
.co.uk for more info! π₯
@IamAmarAggoun
Introducing the *dynamic* music creative and sound designer Nicole Raymond. Listed as one of
@DJmag
βs βOneβs to watch in 2022β, her work spans Music, Film and Theatre. Nicole is sound designer on THE SH*T coming to
@bushtheatre
19-23 April //
@NikNakdjmusic
πΈ Sophie Jouvenaar
NEW BLOG POST!
@TheStage
Senior Reporter and theatremaker
@GivernyMasso
takes a look at how we can celebrate neurodiversity in theatre, as part of a new series.
Check it out π
πFirst up, we are honoured to introduce the *incredible* Molly-Grace Cutler who opens tonight as the lead in
#Beautiful
@CurveLeicester
BREAK A π¦΅
@MollyGraceCutl1
and the rest of the companyππ«
π£ Beyond excited to introduce the *powerhouse* that is Terri Jade Donovan who weβre watching play Audrey tonight in
@NBroadsides
AS YOU LIKE IT
@The_Lowry
βοΈ
@T_J_Donovan
Canβt wait to see all our lovely clients and their guests at the DTG BDAY BASH tonight! Whoop whoop! β¨
Weβre officially 2 years old at the end of this month.
Wowzers.
HOW TO APPLY: during a Submissions Window we are happy to receive an application in whatever way suits you best. You can phone us, DM, WhatsApp us, email, send a letter via post (some people have!). Weβll advertise all of these channels to you as the submissions window approaches
Dear casting directors - quick one- what do you think of the headshot below for
@SpotlightUK
? I canβt say itβs a *perfect* likeness of my client, though a lot of effort into to getting it, so really hoping itβll secure some meetings.
Welcome any thoughts on this. Tricky one π€
Me agent has asked me to have some new headshots done and set up a spotlight. Being a pain in the ass I've obviously turned it into a piece of work. I've just ordered this. Hope I get all the parts.
Client Scottee is a multi award winning self taught artist and broadcaster, he makes performance, paintings and audio that are often political and confronting.
@ScotteeIsFat
@TheQueerHouse
Such sad news- sad that this industry remains fucked in spite of the radical work you did as agents- there is zero doubt that you left the industry in a better state than you found it, for queer artists and all those you worked with. And thatβs something. If we can support you or
2/3 THANK YOU to everyone whoβs approached us for representation- our list is very nearly at capacity for the next year which is mind blowing. What is resoundingly clear is that ND folk are amongst the most talented, kind, passionate and interesting folk aroundβ¦
The Shelagh Delaney Writing Award Shortlist!!Congratulations to the 5 Writers..Big Thanks to Charlotte Delaney, Cathy Crabb & Jess Cummings for their time and support reading through each application and giving their feedback.
winning writer announced soon!
#repost
#newwriting
β‘οΈRehearsals begin today for client
@danielle999
who will be understudying Jodie Comer in the Broadway transfer of PRIMA FACIE- at the Golden Theatre NYC from 11th April to 18th June 2023 π½
Yoav is a theatre designer with a background in film, TV and scenic projection design. His work has been seen at the National Theatre, Sadler's Wells, Bristol Old Vic, the Eden Project, Stratford Circus, the BBC, Sky Arts, the Tate Modern, and at a host of global festivals.
3/3 THANK YOU to all of the fellow agents, casting directors, development execs, producers, directors and progressives of all kinds whoβve supported us and embraced neurodiversity and who have acknowledged how integral it is to a healthy and wealthy artistic ecosystem.
Delvene is also an assistant producer at
#BBC
& is creator of
@LStoryhouse
an award-winning children's education program & YouTube channel specialising in educating children through puppetry about diverse and inclusive issues from around the π
WE NEED TO KNOW:
β’ What you do (creative / writer / actor / a combination)
β’ Why you do it (this can be brief)
β’ Why you think you need an agent in general
β’ What experience you have so far (as well as work)
β’ That you identify as Neuodivergent.
πThanks so much to everyone who's reached out today and for all the support!! If you're making enquiries about representation, DM me or email info
@divergenttalentgroup
.co.uk, and I'll get back to you as soon as I canπ³:)
Hoda and Jenna speak about New York City yesterday with the poor air quality in the city and Jenna also shares her support for the 'Prima Facie' understudy who stepped in after Jodie Comer's exit.
Right, Iβve decided that Iβd like to Mentor a couple of disabled young actors through their Drama School Audition this year. No fee, sessions via zoom. If you know someone who this will be useful for do tag them and say hello
#DramaSchool
#YoungActor
& If you need further support in applying, email us info
@divergenttalentgroup
.co.uk or call the office
Weβll get back to everyone by the end of Oct. If you donβt hear by then, email to check in (weβre neurodivergent too, so we do miss things sometimes!)
Unless we ask for more time / need more info- we will respond fully at the end of the submissions window, at which point can say:
a) if we are able to offer you representation
b) if we donβt feel we can represent you right now and why, and;
c) if we can be help in other ways
π₯ TIDDLER AND OTHER TERRIFIC TALES CAST! π₯
Please give a great big warm Freckle Family welcome to...
βοΈ
@Delvein2Delvene
βοΈ
β¨
@joannalbrown
β¨
π Tj Holmes π
Catch this lovely lot in Cardiff & London from THIS JULY! π
π π
#TiddlerLive
β β β β Review: Birds of Passage in the Half Light β Fiona McGeown gives a terrific performance in Kat Woodsβ clever and moving play about inherited trauma
@tinderboxNI
@Gildedballoon
@everybrainuk
Thanks!!! ID βDivergent Talent Group Ltd is the UK's first (and only) talent management company providing specialist representation for neurodivergent actors and creatives, exclusively. Our clients work in the TV, Film and Theatre industries and all identify as neurodivergent.β