York actors work a lot of period and classical. A period monologue filmed properly is a genuinely rare thing to have on a reel. Around 1 hour 20 minutes to a private Manchester studio, director-led sessions from £195.
York actors travel to the Actors Reels studio in Manchester in around an hour and 20 minutes, direct on TransPennine via Leeds. Director-led monologue showreels start at £195, are graded to broadcast standard and are delivered in 5-10 working days.
York actors work a lot of period, classical and site-specific material — the city more or less demands it. That is a genuine advantage on a reel, because a period monologue filmed properly is a rare thing for a casting director to be handed.
York Theatre Royal, the university and York St John between them run a year-round scene with a strong outdoor and immersive streak. It produces actors who are comfortable in costume and in unusual spaces, and gives them nothing to submit.
TransPennine runs direct via Leeds in around an hour and 20 minutes. If you are bringing a period piece, tell us in advance — we light and grade it differently from a contemporary monologue, and it is worth planning.
Bring two or three prepared pieces and a couple of wardrobe options in plain mid-tones. Monologue showreels covers how a session runs, sessions & pricing lists what is included, and you can see the standard on the reels gallery before you book. To get dates, get in touch or call 0161 706 3220.
If period is genuinely your market, film one of each in the one-hour session. A period piece is rarer on reels and can be a real differentiator, but it should sit next to something contemporary rather than replace it.
No, and you should not need much. Bring something simple in a plain fabric that suggests the world without becoming fancy dress — the performance carries the period, not the collar.
Book a session or just ask us a question — we're always happy to talk through your reel.
