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5 Training Programs for NYC Musical Theater Actors

Actors looking to sing onstage should check out these options when looking for training.

6 NYC Training Programs for Child and Teen Actors

Kids and teenagers in New York looking for acting schools and coaches can check out these options.

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.

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.

Matthew Gray Gubler On His Film School Experience

Gubler is a graduate of the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts and an accomplished director of music videos, mockumentaries, and short films.

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.

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.