Spotlight

Spotlight on Summer Repertory Programs

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

Spotlight on New York Acting Schools and Coaches

Back Stage breaks down the New York-area stage and film acting schools, teachers and coaches. Discover the right choice for you.

Welcome to Los Angeles: Pilot Season

The first big time crunch involves getting your headshots ready, which may entail having new ones taken, getting the old ones retouched, or ordering new prints.

The Sundance Issue

From a smartphone app to Jon Heder's tips for actors, Back Stage gathers insider information and success stories surrounding the Park City film festival.

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.

Great Performances of 2011: Film Actors

Back Stage spoke with Leonardo DiCaprio, Viola Davis, Charlize Theron and more standout film actors about their performances in 2011.

2011 Casting Standouts

Casting is a difficult business—crucial to the quality of your project, but the best of it should go unnoticed. No one understands that better than actors.

2011 Great Performances: Film and TV Ensembles

Back Stage highlights some of 2011's best ensemble performances in film and television, including "Breaking Bad," "The Help," and more.

Spotlight on Technology

As the tech universe continues to change, new platforms and social media are making the casting process more accessible and casting information more available—to the benefit of actors and casting directors alike.

Back Stage College Guide

No matter how much research you do before applying for college acting programs, you may feel like you're only scratching the surface. It can leave you exhausted.