PiP Ethos...
Our passion is inclusivity with the PiP ethos clearly detailed below and displayed in a gender neutral setting. We are an ally to all communities be it LGBTQ+ through to ethnicity and only ask the same in return.
AGENT SAM
Lead Agent
Sam is a mixed heritage Brit who created Pride in Performance in 2014 with a total of 5 actors. With 30 years in the industry, it is a joy booking actors with the top 10 Theatre, TV & Film casting directors in the UK, US alongside European productions.
AGENT DEBS
Senior Agent
With a long history working with agencies, actors and casting directors, Debs' castings include such notables as Sky, ITV, BBC, Netflix, AppleTV, Disney+, West End Theatres plus a variety of commercials and video games.
AGENT EMILY
Junior Agent
Emily has completed our in-house agent training course and is surpassing all expectations. Having graduated from Salford University, Emily is forging ahead meticulously with castings for Film, TV, Stage and Voiceovers to great success.
AGENT ALEX
Junior Agent
Alex hails from Guernsey and identifies as non-binary using They/Them pronouns. Alex has also completed the in-house agent training programme and is a wonderful ambassador for diversity in the industry.
Representation
We represent Spotlight listed actors, who identify as binary/non-binary, gender-fluid, LGBTQIA+, male, female, transgender, cis gender, neurodivergent, dyslexic, dyscalculic, dyspraxic with abilities/disabilities (hidden or otherwise) and are allies to all of the above.
All Actors have full entitlement to work in the UK with most having a valid Passport; UK, EU or otherwise.
Skills
The majority of PiP actors are Equity members and span an acting age range of 16 to 75.
Accents include: American / Australian / Asian / Belgian / East Asian / South Asian / Bristolian / Cheshire / Eastern European / German / Ghanaian / Home Counties / Irish (North & South) / Jamaican Patois / London / Middle Eastern / MLE / Nigerian / North East & West / Pakistani / Romanian / Scottish / South African / Welsh / West Country
Fluent languages: Dutch / French / German / Italian / Mexican / Norwegian / Polish / Romanian / Spanish / Swedish / Turkish / Twi / Welsh
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Who are we?
Actor managers who take pride in representing talented individuals by creating opportunities in Film / TV / Radio / Theatre / Internet et al.
Together, we are 'The PiPsters' and when an actor joins the agency, they automatically become part of a collaborative ensemble that shares resources and underpins the PiP agents with a vital and supportive voice.
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What are we?
Agents representing top quality actors who are highly adept at auditions and self-tapes.
We are not a paid member of the PMA and this is a conscious choice. However, we condone and adhere to their industry guidelines for good practice and uphold their values for equality, diversity and inclusion within the industry.
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Where are we?
Our offices have names and The PiP Basement is in London, PiP Palace in Manchester with Popty PiP being in Newport. Our postal address is 201 Horton Road, Manchester M14 7QE.
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Why?
We are passionate about creating opportunities for actors and, in providing that opportunity, a baton is handed over to create performance experiences for growth and development.
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How we make a difference?
Lifelong learning is paramount with 'acceptance', 'tolerance' and 'open mindedness' being our striving force. Moreover, gender, sexuality, personal heritage and disability (hidden or otherwise) related discussions are underpinned with sensitivity, understanding and, most importantly, with the assurances of an ally.
Biases - gender/social/unconscious
We are keen to promote the removal of 'biases'. We don't always get it right but it is important that we at least attempt to forge ahead.
As such, this site has been developed to remove both gender and 'unconscious' biases.
By using 'gender neutral' language and colour scheme, we are aiming to present a group of talented individuals rooted in teamwork, communication and excellence.