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    Illuminating Art

    Randy Sean Schulman doesn't speak on stage during his new play "Luminous Birch," but he spoke with Back Stage before the play's opening night April 3.

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    Saycon Sengbloh Takes the Stairs

    Sengbloh co-stars in "Fela!" the concert-style musical that opens on Broadway Nov. 23 and tells the story of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti.

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    The Romeo of 'Juliet'

    Christopher Egan began acting at a young age in his native Australia; he and his three brothers appeared in several commercials. "I was the only one who was really passionate about it," he notes.

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    Taking Charge

    For five years, Kyra Sedgwick has thrilled viewers with the glee of swiftly served justice as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, head of the LAPD's Major Crimes Division, on TNT's hit procedural "The Closer."

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    The Solidarity of Sorrow

    Nicole Kidman reveals how her performance in "Rabbit Hole" affected her mind, body, and dreams.

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    Drunk and Disorderly

    Nothing seems to please British actor Lesley Manville more than being told she bears no resemblance whatsoever to her characters.

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    In the Right Direction

    As the ambiguous saying goes, "It takes all kinds." When it comes to directors, it seems Olivia Williams has worked with all kinds.

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    A 'Way' About Him

    Peter Weir is known for drawing terrific performances from actors, be it Mel Gibson verging on stardom in "Gallipoli," the cast of young unknowns for "Dead Poets Society," or Jim Carrey in "The Truman Show."

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    The Designated Artist

    He is not now, nor was he ever, a matinee idol. But Wallace Shawn has amassed an astonishing number of rich, varied credits—as an actor and as a writer.

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    'Network' Head

    With 'True Grit' and 'The Social Network' still racking up accolades, producer Scott Rudin took the time to speak with Back Stage about some of his more memorable casting coups.