News and Features
The casting directors who cast BET’s The Game” and ABC pilot “Malibu Country” together have partnered up officially. More »
As Dave Clemmons moves into theatrical producing, Joy Dewing Casting will take over all current clients and projects ... More »
After facing eviction in 2010, the 24-year-old nonprofit dance studio has signed a new 10-year lease to stay at its ... More »
Features
Ars Nova’s ANT Fest Fosters New Talent
Created and produced by Ars Nova, ANT Fest is a barrier-pushing, genre-expanding celebration of all things new on the New York scene. More »
Michael Spiccia and Julius Avery Talk ‘Yardbird’
Back Stage sat down with the Michael Spiccia and Julius Avery to talk about the film and casting. More »
Director Matthew James Reilly on ‘Abigail’ and Growing Up With Actors
The day after winning second prize at Cannes in the Cinéfondation selection, Matthew James Reilly sat down with Back Stage to discuss "Abigail." More »
Short Film Director Zia Mandviwalla Discusses ‘Night Shift’
New Zealand filmmaker Zia Mandviwalla's film "Night Shift," was part of the short film competition at the Cannes Film Festival. More »
News
Casting Leads for New Troma Film 'Return to Class of Nuke 'Em High'
Troma Entertainment is casting nonunion actors for "Return to Class of Nuke 'Em High," a sequel to "Class of Nuke 'Em High," directed by Lloyd Kaufman. More »
'Enemy of the People' and 'Hands on a Hard Body' Coming to Broadway
The MTC revival of Ibsen will star Boyd Gaines and Richard Thomas and the musical co-authored by Phish band member is currently at La Jolla Playhouse. More »
SAG-AFTRA Fee Cut Sparks Ire
SAG-AFTRA cuts the initiation fee for broadcasters, but not actors. More »
Los Angeles Theaters Readying for Summer Lineups
"Red," "Other Desert Cities" and "The Exorcist" are among the upcoming plays scheduled for productions at L.A. theatres. More »
Bulletins
Drama Desk Awards
Act quickly and grab some balcony tickets to see Brian d'Arcy and Brooke Shields host The Drama Desk awards this week... More »
Spotlights
Spotlight on the Tony Awards
Back Stage gives an in-depth look on the Tony Awards, with everything from critics picks to nominees' favorite perfor... More »
Editorials
Bad Apple Agents
Far too many actors have been coming to me near to tears while recalling personal horror stories of agents. More »
Who Got the Part
Brett Jeffry...Got the Part
The actor holds nothing back in his audition and wins the role of a half-feral drifter in "Tribe," a SAG short film. More »
