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  1. Backstage by jdb Jul 2nd

    first head shot

    I'm new to Backstage, I live in Connecticut and plan to get my first head shot. When I search for head shot photographers, I'm not sure how to narrow down all the choices. Some photographers say they do shots for actors but their testimonials are for, say...

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  2. Backstage by AnnetheQueen Jun 10th

    Where to Find New Rep

    Hi All, I'm really over a lot of my songs in my book and I'm not the best at finding new rep for myself. Does anyone have any recommendations on where they go/who they contact to get new stuff? Thanks!

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  3. Backstage by andrewT_S Jun 9th

    How soon to add work to a resume?

    If I am in a production, I want other casting directors to know I've been cast before. However, what should I do if that play is still in rehearsal? Should I add it to my acting resume before I've technically performed it? And if I do, should there be some...

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  6. Backstage by Dlb Jun 2nd

    Film/Television Agent

    Hello! Struggling a little with finding an agent. Many want a referral, and the several I have emailed have not responded. I have a commercial agent, and have done several commercials, but want to transition to what I’ve trained so hard for. Are follow up...

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  7. Backstage by allthingstheatre Jun 2nd

    Voiceover agents

    Hi everyone I wanted to know if anyone has sent out any of their voiceover demos to agents via email or submissions and gotten response? I was looking to send my voiceover demo to some VO agents such as CESD. would love to hear some thoughts and any advice!

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  9. Backstage by pewterss Mar 30th

    LA Headshot photographer

    So I met with a manager who said he liked my headshots but not for the category he see's me in. He wants to see the dark side of me, he said he see's me as more a bad guy or bad good guy. Current headshots don't portray that, and...

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  10. Backstage by LilleeJean Feb 27th

    Lines...and Memory

    Hi! I have heard often times of the actor/actress changing up the script as they go along, but WHAT do you do if A) you are given a script with typos or a lack of fluidity w/ no table read and B) You forget your lines, but they came out...

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  12. Backstage by JessicaVosksNetiPot Feb 4th

    We need to talk

    My fellow Future Equity Members The time has come for us to have a serious conversation about the future of our audition protocol. Lines that start forming before 5 am are unsustainable and frankly ridiculous. We deserve better for ourselves, and we should...

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  17. Backstage by Act0r Jan 26th

    Agent advice/feedback - TKO

    Hi friends -- I have a meeting with Lynne Jebens at TKO this week. This is the result of a One on One session with her. I liked Lynne a lot in my initial audition with her, but am curious for advice around her/the office itself -- good agent/agency? Are...

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  19. Backstage by broadwayDrEaMz Jan 25th

    Etiquette on upcoming credits?

    Anyone have any insight on casting directors responses to upcoming projects on a resume? I want to put an upcoming credit on my resume for audition season as it is a show that's being done incredibly often (which I think would help me get in the room for...

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