You already know Backstage is the go-to for any and all information pertaining to your craft. But now, you have the chance to get in on the action with the Backstage Community Forum. Here, you can engage with others in your industry, as well as teachers, experts, and, yep, even agents and casting directors. Below are some of this week’s most interesting new topics; drop a reply or post a new thread. Either way, fire up that keyboard and get involved right here!
Contacting an agent?
“Hello all,
“After sending out a batch of emails to casting directors and agents, I received an email from an agent asking me to come in Friday, which is something I can’t do because I have a flight that day an hour after the time he asked to meet. I alerted him that that time would be difficult for me to do and asked for another time or date. I haven’t heard from him since. Did I do something wrong?” —MalikaParker
“As Cast”?
“Hi! Can someone tell me what ‘as cast’ means to you? Also, I saw there is a position called ‘Off-Stage Cover/As Cast’; What does this mean? Thanks!” —NYC1663
Equity question:
“I just joined AEA and would like to participate in a charity concert that I have been singing in for years. It is a one-night event and I would be the only AEA member involved. Literally every dollar goes to charity and I sing covers of pop songs (no ‘acting’). Am I allowed to do this? I don’t want to get into any sort of trouble. Any insight would help, thanks!” —Notsofunnygirl
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