The Dos and Don’ts of Self-Taping
Controlling the audition environment can be great—especially if you can’t afford to fly across the country to read—but there are bumps to be aware of when it comes to filming your own audition.
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Actorfest LA: 3 Things to Know About CD Heidi Levitt
Casting director Heidi Levitt ("The Artist," "Ginger and Rosa") will be one of many top CDs appearing at Actorfest LA Dec. 15. Here are three things you didn’t know about her
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CD Leslie Zaslower on Working with Young Talent
The casting director, talent agent, and voice director opens up about casting kids, working with stage moms, and developing young talent.
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Theater companies such as Sacred Fools and Theatre of Note, as well as performances and classes, afford opportunities to meet other actors.
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Career Dispatch Writers Confess Why They Chose Acting Classes
Stephen Tobolowsky, McKinley Belcher III, and Vanessa Claire Stewart Explain how to choose the best acting classes for you.
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The Hollywood Reporter's List of the 25 Top Drama Schools
THR polled theater insiders and top casting directors to find the best training grounds for aspiring actors.
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Agent Fatima Wilson on Managers
Agent Fatima Wilson offers advice on what to look for in a manager and how to get one.
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Brett Benner Advises to Keep Your Headshot and Résumé Current
They have cast such hit TV series as "Cougar Town," "One Tree Hill," "Scrubs," "Psych," and "The Drew Carey Show." Back Stage recently sought his advice for actors prepping for L.A.'s pilot season.
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The Pros and Cons of Studying From a Working Actor
Deciding which teacher to study with can be daunting. But should whether or not a teacher is a working actor affect your decision to study with him or her?
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Agents' Advice on Transitioning from Co-Star to Guest Star Roles
When is the right time to make that transition—from being an actor who reads for co-star, one-scene, and bit parts to being an actor who turns down an audition unless it's for a guest-star role or better?
