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Bistro Bits - Once in a Lifetime

I AN ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT TURN, VETERAN performer-songwriter Anthony Newley, at 64, has made his New York cabaret debut at Rainbow & Stars. God, can this man sing. And, I don't mean that technically. Qualitatively, his raspy voice, with its almost farcical vibrato, is nothing spectacular. But when he sings, you ...

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Commercial Casting DirectorsList Compiled by Scott Proudfit

The following is a list of independent casting directors in the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles areas who cast for commercials. Casting directors request that all initial contact must be made through the mail. Do not call or visit their

New York actor Brielle Silvestri came to a

New York actor Brielle Silvestri came to a similar decision when she realized that many casting directors weren't calling her in based on her headshot and résumé alone. Says Silvestri, "I know the industry is a small community; it really comes down to who knows your work."

Broadway Group Honors Giuliani

Mayor Rudolph Giuliani was honored on Jan. 23 by the Broadway Association, the first time the 87-year-old civic organization has so recognized a sitting

ATW Performance Seminar

Broadway actors got their first breakthrough jobs through open calls. Ann Duquesnay was cast in "Bubbling Brown Sugar" after reading in the trades about an open call. With no formal training or credits, she learned that "Life can be a good teacher too." She told her audience at the seminar ...

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This new category is meant for spec or contract modeling jobs for actual specific print work. Should these notices be used by photographers seeking customers or any other questionable activities, alert "Back Stage West" immediately.

Daniels Unseats Masur as SAG Cleans Slate

Veteran actor William Daniels has been elected president of the Screen Actors Guild, defeating incumbent Richard Masur in one of the most contentious elections in guild history. Daniels' election-and the election of all but two of his 20 running mates-marks one of the biggest routs in the history of SAG ...

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