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How Actors Really Get Into Character

The journalist and sociology researcher, Malcolm Gladwell, does a lot of interesting stuff. His best-selling books explore cultural phenomena, the science behind social shifts, and how our environment shapes and influences us in innumerable ways.

Top 10 Worst Pieces of Advice for Networking

Therapists often say that in order to face your fears, you need to deal with the worst case scenarios and the “what ifs?" So, here are the top 10 worst pieces of advice for networking.

Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches

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

5 Classes For Kids in L.A.

Child and teen actors can never start studying the craft too early—and these L.A.-area classes may be the place to start.

5 Ways To Get An Agent

Brian O'Neil shares five great tips for how to get representation.

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.

What to Look for in an Acting Teacher

Picking the right teacher is essential for the student to get the most out of a class; Todd Thaler gives some advice.

How To Use Your Fears and Anxieties To Unleash Creativity

Birthing creativity from the idea phase into the actual application and expression of form isn’t easy. It’s hard and scary and weird and risky and crunchy and ugly and sometimes it yields amazing results and sometimes it doesn’t.

Why You Should Have Fun at Auditions

Auditioning is a complex system and has many layers. It is a process and a process needs a strong technique to guide you through it. The technique that ignites and drives your process needs to be joyful, expansive, energizing, creative, and personal in order to work.

Compete For Every Role You're Right For

When an actor is truly right for a role, a well-thought-out, well-timed “appropriate pitch” can make all the difference in that actor getting the opportunity to compete for the role.