Regional Mixer
WORK UP hosted a dedicated mixer at Spotlight, designed to create space for regional working-class actors to connect, share experiences, and form lasting relationships. Too often, creatives from outside major cities, particularly those from working-class backgrounds — face isolation in an industry where who you know can be just as important as what you know.
This event set out to challenge that reality. By bringing people together in a welcoming and supportive space, the mixer offered attendees a chance to build community, form peer networks, and gain access to valuable industry knowledge that is often shared informally and behind closed doors.
In addition to the mixer, we hosted a Q&A session with agents, casting directors, and actors who are successfully navigating the industry. Their insights helped demystify industry pathways and offered practical guidance for those just starting out or looking to take the next step in their careers.
Support and networking in the creative industries aren’t luxuries — they’re essentials. They promote mental wellbeing by reducing feelings of isolation, open doors to new collaborations, and help demystify critical topics like auditions, representation, funding, and career development. For many attendees, this event was more than just a networking opportunity, it was a powerful reminder that they are not alone in this journey.
