Advice

Sebastian Hagelstein... Got the Part

With four years of experience acting in community theater productions, including recent roles in "The Music Man" and "Oliver Twist," Hagelstein was ready to take his chances in the Big Apple.

Casting Directors Give Advice at Readers' Choice Panel (Video)

Back Stage Features Writer Jessica Gardner moderates a panel with Readers' Choice Favorite Commercial Casting Director Francine Selkirk and Favorite TV Casting Director April Webster.

How to Survive a Heatwave

"I'm from Nebraska, which can get as equally hot and steamy, and I know there are only two ways to escape heat like this," says Unscripted blogger Emily Kinney. "The pool and air-conditioning."

Talbot Perry Simons...Got the Part

When he saw the notice for "Thursday's Speaker," a SAG Ultra Low Budget feature, he knew he'd found something that would let him do what he loved.

Karin De La Penha

“First of all, she’s gorgeous, and she’s incredibly gifted,” says Shannon Denise Evans, who wrote and directed the series.

Don't Sweat It

Summertime—full of sun, sand, surf, and, of course, sweat and sunburns. But if you're on camera or on stage, it's often imperative that you not show any signs of the summer heat.

Reading Your Way in the Door

Participating in a theatrical reading is a great way to network, open yourself up to opportunities, and practice your craft.