Watching the 1967 film version of "The Graduate" helps the actor land the role of Elaine at Ivoryton Playhouse.
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Switching careers midway through life may be difficult, but after 30 years in city government, Louis Patane decided to become an actor.
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To take on the role of Angel Dumott Schunard, one is required to carry the heart of Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, "Rent," as well as its message of "no day but today."
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After years of being a Back Stage subscriber, Candice Gordon was thrilled to land the lead role of Diane Harris in "What If?," an Off-Off-Broadway production at Manhattan's Chernuchin Theatre.
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When Jennifer Jean lived in Dallas, working as a public school teacher and real estate agent, she never considered acting as a career, even though the urge lurked quietly inside her.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Caitlin Gold works hard. The Toronto native checks BackStage.com for casting notices every day and submits herself for every character that even somewhat matches her description.
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Life experience was definitely a contributing factor when Derrick Scott booked the role of Howard in the independent short film "Without Sanctuary."
