Advice

Touring Tune-Up

An actor getting ready for a major tour—or any long stage run—is like an athlete prepping for the playoffs. You must be in top physical and vocal shape if you're to have any hope of success.

Kissing Comment, Class Flack

I've never had to kiss another actor at an audition, even at callbacks. Can you imagine? Four people called back for each role and you end up smooching by proxy with all of them?

Chris Game on John Cazale in 'Dog Day Afternoon'

As Fredo, Cazale almost shrinks himself. The lips are thin, the mustache is thin, the clothes are too big. He embodies that chair like a praying mantis on his back, flailing on the ice, then collapses in exhaustion.

Isabelle Zufferey Boulton...Got the Part

After graduating from the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's two-year conservatory program in June, the nonunion actor spent every morning on BackStage.com searching the latest casting calls.

The Three-Foot Toss

I'm a young teen living in NYC and I really love acting. I've read a few books on the industry and on how to perfect my craft, but I'm having trouble as to where to begin.

Those Devilish Deduction Details

You should always consider itemizing your tax deductions, because most actors spend considerable sums on their careers in the course of a year.

Jacqueline Paige...Got the Part

"I look at this quite strategically," says Jacqueline Paige in reference to her increasingly well navigated (if not yet extensive) acting career. "I'm excited, but I do realize this is a business."

Cara Loften...Got the Part

"It's my dream to play strong, courageous, even mythical female characters, which is exactly what this film offered," explains an enthusiastic Loften.

Ian Loren ... Got the Part

Audrey Hepburn and Debra Messing on "Will & Grace" inspired Loren and helped him land a web series.