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How Did You Get Your Agent?
"I was referred to my agent. But really, that's only how I got a meeting."
April 10, 2009 | Back Stage
Backstage is Giving Away Free Tickets to Tapestry Rewoven
Laurie Krauz & The Daryl Kojak Quartet perform the 2009 Bistro Award-winning Tapestry Rewoven.
April 03, 2009 | Back Stage
Googleless, Quit Fix, West Is Best?
I'm a 26-year-old male actor who moved to L.A. from Chicago about two years ago. I haven't gone on any auditions here in L.A. .
April 03, 2009 | Back Stage
Production Listings Los Angeles
The following listings are NOT casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely.
April 03, 2009 | Back Stage
Job Gibe, Mail Order
How do you tell people that you're an actor? Do you just straight up say, "I'm an actor"?
March 30, 2009 | Back Stage
Desperately Seeking Instruction
Whether you're an emerging artist, a polished pro who wants a brush-up or a different approach, or simply new in town and looking to network, acting classes are likely to be on your agenda.
March 26, 2009 | Back Stage
2009 Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches Listings
The following individuals or companies specialize in one-on-one acting coaching. Private coaching is also available from the majority of those listed in the "Acting Schools and Classes" category.
March 25, 2009 | Back Stage
Zack Gold
As soon as he was called in to read for the role of Simey in John B. Keane's The Year of the Hiker, Zack Gold got right to work.
March 23, 2009 | Back Stage
The Integrity of Teaching
My approach to teaching has evolved considerably since I began this journey.
March 18, 2009 | Back Stage
Production Listings Los Angeles
Back Stage lists major U.S. film, TV and theatre productions that are currently casting or accepting submissions. On this page you'll find productions occurring in the Los Angeles area. Check for new...
March 12, 2009 | Back Stage
Frugality and Uncertainty
I have a question that I think applies to so many people right now, given the current state of the economy.
March 12, 2009 | Back Stage
New Attitudes, Old Projects
I've been writing almost daily on my multimedia extravaganza, The New York Way. I am shocked to say that my writing partner, Judy Nagy, and I have actually been working on it for almost 12 years.
March 05, 2009 | Back Stage
Production Listings LA
Back Stage lists major U.S. film, TV and theatre productions that are currently casting or accepting submissions. On this page you'll find productions occurring in the Los Angeles area. Check for new...
March 04, 2009 | Back Stage
From a Distance
Being so far from the entertainment maelstrom forces Butler and Waterhouse to be more discriminating about what they audition for.
February 26, 2009 | Back Stage
Ask an Actor
God, yes! But I know that often my stage fright stems from the fact that what I'm doing is so important to me.
February 20, 2009 | Back Stage
Change Is Gonna Come
New York isn't just a place. Making it there symbolizes acting success.
February 19, 2009 | Back Stage
Los Angeles Production Listings
Back Stage lists major U.S. film, TV and theatre productions that are currently casting or accepting submissions. On this page you'll find productions occurring in the Los Angeles area. Check for new...
February 19, 2009 | Back Stage
Los Angeles Production Listings
Back Stage lists major U.S. film, TV and theatre productions that are currently casting or accepting submissions. On this page you'll find productions occurring in the Los Angeles area. Check for new...
February 09, 2009 | Back Stage
Production Listings Los Angeles
Here are the most recent production listings for Los Angeles TV and Film.
February 06, 2009 | Back Stage
Artistic Directors and the Actors' Process
I don't really care if they're processing past traumatic memories or doing their taxes, as long as they can execute the score with precision and presence.
February 05, 2009 | Back Stage

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