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  1. Backstage by IamDB Aug 24th

    Our last casting experience

    File this under “shameless plug” perhaps, but here at OC Actors we are seeing a trend in the submissions we’ve received for a movie we are producing. The trend is poorly lit, awful-sounding and over-crowded submission reels. Holy cow! Some of them are...

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  2. Stage 32 by Kadesh Collie Aug 23rd

    Question about immigration

    I was wondering if there was anyone around who had any experience living in another country as an actor moved to the states to pursue it full time. I wanted to know the steps you took to get your entertainers visa and how long were you working in your home...

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  4. Stage 32 by Mary Helen Norris Aug 22nd

    How To Fulfill my Passion

    If you had told me about 7 years ago that I would love to act, I'd laugh at you. I'd done a couple of plays when I was younger (ensemble roles, nothing major) and figured that the writing side was more my thing. But then, I got the opportunity to audition for...

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  5. Backstage by No1Stunner Aug 21st

    What skills are listed on your acting resume?

    Saw this on Reddit and thought it would be cool to ask here too. What skills do you currently have listed on your acting resume? I have: Basic Improv, Basic Guitar, Singing (Baritone), Dancing (Hip Hop/Urban), and Martial Arts (Muay Thai). What do you have...

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  6. Backstage by Liolel Aug 19th

    Links instead of attachments for Agents?

    I was wondering if it's polite to send a link to my Backstage profile instead of adding attachments when submitting to Talent Agencies. I feel like Backstage has such a convenient format and it's just so well composed. It would also save me tons of time...

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  7. Backstage by tryingalittle Aug 16th

    Auditioning for Friends

    I recently became a member at a theatre and have my first audition for one of their shows approaching. I am not sure how to enter/slate/introduce myself because they all know me on a fairly personal level. Should I stick to a professional slate or be more of...

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  8. Backstage by connorhawke Aug 16th

    Looking for an all-encompassing term

    If you do a variety of entertainment work, such as acting, voiceovers, music, etc, and wanted an umbrella term for these on your general CV (not acting/whatever résumé) what would you use? Media artist? Entertainer?

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  9. Backstage by D_Gill Aug 15th

    Stage Names

    My last name is Threadgill, but when submitting for roles I go under the name Gill. It's a personal preference. However, now that I'm considering moving to LA I looked at IMBD and I see there are already several actors going by my "stage name." Is that going...

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  13. Backstage by Tom_Snout Aug 9th

    Decided to pursue acting! Where do I start?

    Hi, I am a recent college grad. My whole life I've wanted to pursue acting, and I've finally decided to go for it. I have performed since I was a kid, in school plays and musicals -- but didn't do much in college. I'm fortunate that I live within commuting...

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  15. Backstage by AmandaK Aug 6th

    Foreign actor

    Hi! I am a 21 year old actress living in Sweden. Over the years I've built up a resume with some good credits. However it is really hard for me here in Sweden (not using it as an excuse but it is the truth) being of African descent (my parents...

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  16. Backstage by overanalyzingtv Aug 4th

    Chris Pratt dropping knowledge!

    For anyone needing some Thursday motivation during this heat wave: https://www.instagram.com/p/BBCS7PoDHMX/ It's so sweet when famous actors still get excited about table reads and talk about how much they love their job. We can do this! (And yes, I know...

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  18. Backstage by McGruff88 Aug 2nd

    Memorization Tips

    There are those actors whom you may have heard of who have/had what is called "photographic memories". Actors like Meryl Streep, Jackie Gleason and Robert Mitchum, among them, were known to look at a page once and basically have it down - at least so I have...

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  19. Backstage by k_mills Aug 1st

    The Ultimate Multi Task

    I feel like I'm burning a candle at both ends right now with how hectic my schedule has become - how do I successfully audition and keep my day job for stable income?

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  20. Backstage by Philomena Jul 29th

    Getting started at an "older" age

    I've always loved acting and theater, and have been in many small/low-budget productions and community theater plays over the years, but am finally at a stage in my life where I can be systematic and dedicated about pursuing acting. I have headshots, a...

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