Spotlight

How to Survive and Thrive at South by Southwest

Anna Margaret Hollyman, the star of this year’s “White Reindeer” has previously been seen at SXSW in “Small Beautifully Moving Parts” and “Gayby.”

2011 New York Readers' Choice Winners

Since 2006, we've asked our readers for their top choices among headshot photographers, acting teachers and coaches, reproduction houses, etc. For New York, there are both new winners and repeat victors from previous years.

Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches

Backstage takes a look at the best of Los Angeles acting schools and coaches.

SAG Noms: Female Actor In a Leading Role (Slideshow)

Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Naomi Watts, Helen Mirren, and Marion Cotillard are this year's SAG Award nominees for Female Actor in a Leading Role! Check out more about the stars and their films in the slideshow.

10 Female Actors on the Rise (Slideshow)

A list of female stars of tomorrow including Jenn Harris of “Gayby,” Mamie Gummer, and more.

Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey Puts Actors First

The head of one of the most successful regional theaters in the country, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, says the company’s success comes from its emphasis on its actors.

Understanding Union Rules and Labor Laws for Child Actors

When it comes to young performers, state governments and the unions provide strict guidelines.

SAG Noms: Male Actor In a Supporting Role (Slideshow)

Alan Arkin, Javier Bardem, Robert De Niro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Tommy Lee Jones are this year's SAG Award nominees for Male Actor in a Supporting Role. Learn more about them and their films in the slideshow.

Spotlight on Regional Auditions

Attending a regional combined audition can be like playing the cymbals in an orchestra: You sit patiently waiting for your big moment of crashing truth, and then, before you know it, it's over.

Readers' Choice New York

For your top choices both inside and outside the classroom, take a look at the following pages. We've also included comments from readers and a list of runners-up.