Spotlight

Spotlight on Do It Yourself

This week's issue has the theme of "Do It Yourself." And while actors certainly rely on others to succeed in their profession, there are many ways that actors can take matters into their own hands.

Spotlight on Summer Repertory Programs

Actors discuss working at summer theater programs and camps, while veteran actors reflect on their summer stock experiences.

The 2011 Garland Awards

We excitedly announce the 2011 Garland Awards, voted on by the Los Angeles theater critics of Back Stage.

The List Issue

Back Stage lists out tips on how to deal with your agents, how to work with fake blood, how to succeed at stand-up, and many more pieces of advice all in list form.

Actors Casting Directors Love

This week's issue is a first of its kind: a collection of essays written by or relayed to Back Stage by casting directors from across the country, each sharing a story about a special actor they have auditioned and, in some cases, cast.

The List Issue 2010

From wise investing to vocal dos and contract don'ts, Back Stage presents "The List Issue," the essential compendium of insider tips and advice from across the acting spectrum.

The Art of the Pitch

All successful scriptwriters are forced to master pitching before they can get paid to actually write. Just as auditioning is a separate skill every actor must develop, every writer must build a pitching muscle.

Keeping Up With Alexander

After Frederick Matthias Alexander completely lost his voice in the middle of a 1888 performance, he embarked on the prolonged period of self-study out of which emerged his groundbreaking vocal technique.

New York Acting Markets

With the economy in the doldrums, daytime dramas being canceled, and Broadway shows closing despite good reviews, is it still possible to make a living as a performer in Gotham?