survival jobs

Side Hustle Spotlight: The Full-Time Office Manager Who Has Plenty of Time for Auditions

This week’s actor proves that you can be qualified for that stable full-time job with your current range of talents, common sense, and a good attitude.

Why There Is No Shame in Actors Having Day Jobs

Actors are speaking out to share their stories—past and present—of day jobs, to remove the stigma surrounding them.

Does Your Survival Job Offer Enough Flexibility?

You want acting to be your top priority, but is your survival job getting in the way?

26 Survival Jobs and the Stars Who Did Them, Pt. 1

The time between now and hitting your next gig on the way to becoming a successful working actor doesn’t have to be terrible! So take a few pointers from these professionals and see what you can find to keep your pockets lined in the meantime!

8 Great Alternative Jobs for Actors

Trying to support yourself solely on acting jobs can be tough, especially when you’re first starting out, so finding the right alternative job to help pay the bills will allow you to concentrate on your acting career.

Glenn Close Reveals the 1 Movie All Actors Should See

Six-time Oscar nominee (with buzz for No. 7) Glenn Close offers up some of her best acting and career advice.

Side Hustle Spotlight: The Musical Theater Major Who’s Also an Inventor

This week’s actor sang and danced his way around the nation in tours, films, and your favorite TV shows! Along the way, he disrupted the marketplace by quieting everyone.

What This California Supreme Court Decision Could Mean for Your Side Gig

On the last day of April, the California State Supreme Court rendered a ruling that could trigger a surge of protections for gig workers—a classification that most actors fall into.

‘The Bold Type’ Star Meghann Fahy on Performing Theater vs. TV

Broadway star Meghann Fahy chats with Backstage about Season 2 of “The Bold Type” on Freeform, her advice on reading lines like music, and the time she superglued her tooth back together before an audition.

Dominique Fishback Is Telling the Stories She Wants to Tell

Dominique Fishback sat with Backstage to tease what’s to come on “The Deuce” Season 2 (Sept. 9) and her two new features films, “Night Comes On” and “The Hate U Give.”