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Why Chicago's Comedy Tradition Is Unlike Any Other

How theater improv and the Second City helped spawn ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the Upright Citizens Brigade.

Understanding Union Rules and Labor Laws for Child Actors

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

Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches

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

Four Colleges Add Training Programs to Their Curriculum

The Boston Conservatory, Juilliard, Messiah College, and the University of Texas at Austin have all created new performing arts programs, offering aspiring actors even more chances to hone their skills before making the leap to professional careers.

How To Survive the Sundance Film Festival

Five tips aimed to keep the experienced and newbie festival goer alike safe and sane.

Tomorrow's Power Casting Directors

Katja Blichfeld, Jessica Daniels, Kate Boka, J.C. Cantu, Joy Dewing, Jeremy Gordon, Stephanie Holbrook, Michelle Lewitt, and Julie Schubert are tomorrow's power casting directors.

5 Top College Performing Arts Programs Outside of L.A.

Students at Emory, Santa Fe University of Art and Design, Tulane University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and University of Texas at Austin are all on the scene when runaway productions flee L.A. for better tax incentives.

Welcome to New York and Los Angeles

Back Stage welcomes actors to New York and Los Angeles with advice on how to act like a local, the best spots to network, and essential actor hot spots.

Welcome to Los Angeles

Back Stage welcomes new Angelenos with advice on how to act like a local, the best spots to network, and five essential actor hot spots.

Spotlight on Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches

Back Stage puts a spotlight on Los Angeles-area acting schools and coaches, and career dispatchers offer advice on the right classes for you.