Advice

Cinthia Leon...Got the Part

Once in a while a simple hunch, with perhaps a bit of faith, may provide sufficient confirmation that a play is just right for an actor.

Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr. ...Got the Part

When Santa Fe, N.M., native Joe Manuel Gallegos Jr. moved to L.A. at the beginning of 2011 to work as an actor and a dancer, one of his priorities was to sign up for an electronic subscription to Back Stage.

The Sundance App Puts the Festival at Your Fingertips

Trying to keep track of all the screenings, events, people, and parties at the Sundance Film Festival just got a little easier, if you happen to carry a smartphone.

Jackie Earle Haley on Matthew Fox in 'Lost'

When Matthew's character started to realize that he had died, his performance was so real, so true, so honest, that I started to choke up. I was still completely engrossed in the moment.

Michal Sinnott... Got the Part

After a seven-month audition process, Michal Sinnott was told that her enthusiasm for the project and her incredible dedication had landed her the part of Wendy Whipper in "HorrorCon."

How Do You Cast Biopics and Historical Figures?

It's a much more specific demand when we're casting really current figures—figures in the media, very visible figures. They're not just in history; they're people our audience would know very well.

Widespread Deconstruction

Script analysis is what you do before you embark upon character development. It's the process by which you discover the broader context within which to make your personal choices.

Anthony Michael Hobbs ... Got the Part

A young actor and his "momager" use the Internet to book an educational web series.