Introducing Niki, Berkshire Scout for AMTC UK

Niki Robinson is my friend and also my scout. Read about why she does AMTC in the UK and USA :-)

Hi Everyone,
I am Niki Robinson, exclusive Berkshire scout for AMTC.

About me! I have been working in performing arts since I was 8 (my first job was for Children's ITV).I went to the B.R.I.T school in London when I was 15 (I was in the Foundation Year - one of the first 100 students, and one of only 5 selected form outside London), and have trained with many practitioners since- I believe strongly in life long learning! I still work as a professional actress occasionally, although my workload keeps me away from major projects. I'm 33 (people keep asking!)

I have begun and built from scratch two schools, and my studio, which was built for me and also has an agency. My agency has children and adults on the books, but always less than 60 people- I really believe in personal service and knowing your clients well, a belief which pays off time and time again, as I am able to accurately submit clients for roles. Artemis have clients working in regional and national theatre, film and television.

For 4 years I acted a an education consultant to The Children's International Arts Organization (CIAO!) organising festivals and outreach which bought theatre and music to 1000's of children and teenagers every year, and also various arts centers. I also consult/produce up to 10 professional theatrical shows a year many of which tour and have been widely acclaimed. I am CRB Enhanced checked and a licensed chaperone for children. I co-ran a resident theatre company when I first moved to Bracknell in 2002, we produced shows for the UK's third largest Arts Centre.

I have been taking students to the US AMTC event for several years (since 2005) with UK Director Lynne Millar, and students are now pursuing their dreams in Hollywood, New York and the West End. I was super keen when Lynne started talking about the UK event at our last convention in July 2007, we both could see the benefits and she had my full support and commitment that if she started AMTC UK, my clients would be there! Getting the event off the ground has been a super human undertaking for Lynne - one I truly hope everyone will appreciate fully when they attend convention.

I am proud to have won a 'Role Model' award twice at AMTC convention!

Euro AMTC will be judged by more than 50 top UK casting directors and agents including childrens casting director Pippa Hall, as well as larger US casting professionals such as Paul Weber (MGM). Paul visited Artemis last summer and students really enjoyed the workshop they took with him. Check out the pictures! It doesn;t stop when convention finishes, we are privilliged to have such a great relationship with VIP's, AMTC US and UK has allowed me to bring Hollywood to Bracknell!

This is an amazing oportunity for any UK or european (English speaking) performer to be seen by all the top people in one go. The event lasts one week (with months of training and preparation beforehand) and includes more than 20 industry seminars as well as competitve auditions and the chance to meet and perform for top international agents and casting people. We have a great team in place in Berkshire who offer support and fundraising activites to help make sure everyone who has a talent can attend and enjoy this opportunity.

We are scouts for the BERKSHIRE region. If you live outside Berkshire or would like more information about AMTC or to find your own regional scout, please contact UK AMTC director Lynne Millar at: Lmillar@amtcworld.com or visit the exciting AMTC site www.amtcworld.com.
For FAQ before auditioning about any aspect of AMTC, visit the following page on the AMTC website: www.amtcworld.com/faqs. All candidates must read the FAQ's before auditioning.