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August 18, 2005 | Back Stage
Television's Hot Shows Always Looking for Talent
The lousy economy doesn't bode well for actors (or anyone else). Still, shows continue to generate heat, at least critically. Best of all, they need actors.
December 31, 2008 | Back Stage
Broadway, TV Actors Languish in Strike Limbo
Actors on both coasts were dealt an unprecedented blow this week when two strikes by nonperformer unions effectively shut down much of Broadway and Hollywood.
November 16, 2007 | Back Stage
Grand Slam!
There are dreams and then there are realities. In your dreams, you make your living as a stage actor. Not necessarily the kind of living that puts your name over the marquee.
October 27, 2005 | Back Stage
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
All the women nominated for 'Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series' are fearless in their performances.
January 15, 2009 | Back Stage
First Banana
Roger Bart was told "unequivocally that I should get out of the theatre and save myself a lot of pain." Now he's a Tony winner for 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' and a Tony nominee for his...
November 08, 2007 | Back Stage

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