Reader's Choice

Peter Michael Marino

For two years, Peter Michael Marino has taught Levels 1 and 2 of his Flying Solo course - helping actors, comedians, and others create their own one-person shows - at the Peoples Improv Theater.

Rod Goodman

"My take on a good headshot is really simple: It should look like the person," says Rod Goodman.

Douglas Gorenstein

Gorenstein has photographed actors such as Josh Sussman, Mindy Kaling, Michael J. Burg, Alana De La Garza, Seth Gabel, Jason Tam, Troy Metcalf, Jeff McCarthy, Tina Maddigan, and Natalie Cortez.

Ripley-Grier Studios

A family-operated business, run by Patricia Ripley and Butch Grier, the studios were designed utilizing feng shui principles, resulting in an open-feeling space with generous use of plants, light, and color.

Brooke Thomas and Mary Egan Callahan

Ten years ago, casting directors Brooke Thomas and Mary Egan Callahan realized they were soul mates—at least when it came to commercial acting.

'The Mercy Seat,' VS. Theatre Company at [Inside] the Ford

Neil LaBute may be among the most polarizing figures in American theater, but Back Stage readers was united in its praise for VS. Theatre Co.'s recent mounting of "The Mercy Seat."

Michelle Clunie, 'The Mercy Seat,' VS. Theatre Company at [Inside] the Ford

Michelle Clunie faced a tall order taking on Abby in "The Mercy Seat," a role that proved emotionally exhausting for no less a stage and screen veteran than Sigourney Weaver.

Maureen Browne

Back Stage asked the Readers' Choice favorite hosting teacher a few questions of its own and learned that she's as skilled at answering questions as she is at conducting interviews.