For Regina Valmadrid, every car ride is an opportunity to be submitting on Backstage—which is also how she keeps booking gigs.
Only you can define yourself.
“I currently live in Hollywood but go back and forth between Los Angeles and New York City. My biggest piece of advice, especially for POC and women in this industry, is to trust your gut. You know your boundaries and yourself better than anyone else!”
Backstage is bicoastal (and everywhere in between).
“I love how easy Backstage is to navigate. It is a great site for both NYC and L.A., and has been a staple for so many years. I go on the site to submit every day.”
A little action goes a long way.
“Be responsive to people who are reaching out to you. Quick and clear responses are better for everyone. Stay informed, and keep yourself updated! Use your downtime in an Uber or the 10 minutes before you go to sleep to submit. Even the smallest actions can make the biggest differences.”
Let your reel capture you on your best day.
“My reel is connected to my Backstage profile, along with individual clips that highlight specific genres. I know my strong suits, my best performances, and my best moments. Put them all together, and you have a very representative reel!”
Show your range in 90 seconds or less.
“Make sure you show your strongest work, and always have contrast between the specific clips you have chosen—if you have more than one. Keep your reel under a minute and 30 seconds; no one ever watches more than that. And if they want to, they will reach out for an audition.”
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This story originally appeared in the Nov. 19 issue of Backstage Magazine. Subscribe here.
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