Spotlight

The New Survival Jobs

While the weakened economy and competition from unemployed nonactors may mean that traditional survival jobs are harder to find, actor are learning to adapt.

2011 Los Angeles Readers' Choice Winners

We gratefully thank those of you who voted. We hope you'll vote again next year, joined by other readers who want to become an active part of the Back Stage experience.

6 NYC Training Programs for Child and Teen Actors

Kids and teenagers in New York looking for acting schools and coaches can check out these options.

2011 Summer Repertory Theater Listings

Back Stage presents our newly updated and comprehensive guide to 2011 summer repertory theater listings.

New York Photographers on What Makes an Effective Headshot

The old adage about a picture being worth a thousand words is especially true when it comes to actors' headshots.

The Backstage Digital All-Stars

These actors, creators, moneymakers, and misfits building the future of entertainment.

Where to Learn On-Camera Technique in L.A.

With these courses in L.A., even the most camera-shy person will understand how to use the lens to his or her advantage.

13 Pieces Of Acting Advice From Tony Nominees

Laura Osnes, Will Chase, Valisia LeKae, Richard Kind, Billy Magnussen and more Tony nominees share their best advice for aspiring actors.

Critics Pick 2013 SAG Awards Film Ensemble Front-runners

Leonard Maltin (“Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide”), Christopher Rosen (Huffington Post), Sasha Stone (AwardsDaily.com), and Chris Beachum (GoldDerby.com) predict the nominees for SAG’s ensemble acting award.

American Repertory Theater Is An Artistic Incubator For Top Talent

The American Repertory Theater makes stars by taking risks.