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The Backstage 2013 College Guide

Find the best college program for you with Backstage's 2013 College Guide!

Documentary Crew Aims to Capture the Actor's Life at Auditions This Weekend

Jacobs developed NYCinLI and NYCinMA with the artistic mission of bringing New York-quality training to those who couldn’t come to the city. The program is holding auditions this Saturday, Mar. 23 in New York and Sunday, Mar. 24.

'Da Vinci's Demons' Star Tom Riley Discusses His College Experience

Riley, who stars in the upcoming Starz series “Da Vinci’s Demons,” discusses his experience attending college at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.

'Peeples' Star Kali Hawk on Her College Experience

Hawk, who will be seen in the upcoming “Peeples,” talks about her early training at State University of New York at Purchase and the Groundlings.

Alycia Delmore of ‘Humpday’ on Her College Experience

Most recently in Lynn Shelton’s “Touchy Feely,” Delmore discusses her training at Western Washington University.

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 Find the Perfect College Acting Program

Kevin Kittle narrows your circle of concentration in the search for the training program that will best fit you.

Zach Braff On Film School at Northwestern

Zach Braff discusses the ways in which attending film school and learning how to work on the other side of the camera led to a more fulfilling and successful career.

Film School Instructors Offer Advice for Performers Turned DIY Creators

As technological and cost barriers between actors and audiences break down, one of the best ways to stay competitive is to create your own best role.

Top High School Summer Training Programs

Backstage highlights performing arts programs at Broadway Artists Alliance, Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, La Jolla Playhouse, Rutgers, and UCLA.