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  1. Backstage by IAmAnActor Nov 12th

    When to follow up?

    Recently I went to an agent "class", a.k.a., pay-to-meet-and-greet, and had a wonderful session in the room. The warmest I've had in such meet-ups. The agent loved my monologue and gave me great feedback. We really hit it off and spent much of our remaining...

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  2. Backstage by Thefilmmaker Nov 8th

    Can someone answer me this about actors?

    I have a real question, that perhaps the actors here on Backstage can answer for me. A filmmaker will put out a casting call here on Backstage, explaining everything in explicit detail about the project, from filming dates to compensation to - everything. A...

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  3. Backstage by ProfessorMcGonagall Nov 5th

    vocal warmups?

    I'm having a lot of trouble finding a vocal warmup I'm comfortable doing in public before an audition. Does anyone have suggestions on stuff they do that works? I'm based in nyc and feel like such a weirdo doing vocal warmups on the crowded sidewalk or...

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  5. Backstage by KateBarrow Nov 5th

    Real-Life Audition Observations

    I just wanted to share my real-life observations from the waiting area of an audition I had this week where a fellow auditionee was not set up for success due to a lack of preparation and industry knowledge. For those who are new to the audition scene...

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  6. Backstage by IntroversionInActing Nov 1st

    Introversion in Acting

    As an introvert working and studying as an actor, it has been a recurring struggle for me to find my "voice" in collaborative and academic theatrical settings. I have often felt that my contributions have been overshadowed by louder, more extroverted voices...

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  7. Backstage by IntroversionInActing Nov 1st

    Introversion in Acting

    As an introvert working and studying as an actor, it has been a recurring struggle for me to find my "voice" in collaborative and academic theatrical settings. I have often felt that my contributions have been overshadowed by louder, more extroverted voices...

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  8. Backstage by TheaterNerd Oct 28th

    Has anyone else taken Actor’s Therapy?

    If you’re looking to build a book, questioning what’s in your book, wondering if a song is good for you, if you want to workshop a song or a monologue for an audition, if you can’t choose between a song or a monologue for an audition, Actor’s Therapy is...

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  10. Backstage by Chris_Knowles Oct 27th

    What's your favorite acting podcast?

    I have a real long commute, so listening to podcasts really help me survive the grind. I've heard of a few different acting podcasts, such as Inside Acting and Hollywood Close-Up but I'm curious to see what else is out there, and what listeners find helpful...

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  12. Backstage by Dill-Mi Oct 15th

    Tips on starting

    Hello! I’ve wanted to be an actor for quite a long time, but I don’t really have any experience in the field. I decided that I want to pursue my dream. I was looking at universities and saw that they require auditions for admittance should I take classes...

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  13. Backstage by La_Croix_Every_Day Oct 11th

    Getting a Reel?

    I notice that a lot of jobs posted require one to post a reel. Aside from commissioning a studio to make one for you (Which is a bit out of my budget at the moment). How would one recommend getting a reel going?

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  15. Backstage by mallycat Oct 9th

    I'm confused :(

    So on one of the audition postings it says that auditions will be by submissions only, what does that mean?? Do I have to be at that audition or do I send in a video? All help is appreciated, thank you!

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  17. Backstage by cms Oct 4th

    The Audition Process

    Hi all, I am wondering what casting directors opinion of an actor auditioning with sides in hand versus without. I have received sides last minute with no way of memorizing my lines for the audition. Unfortunately I use readers (glasses for reading only) so I...

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  18. Backstage by BOOSTSTARMETERIMDB1 Oct 3rd

    BOOST STARMETER IMDB

    This week on the first place in the ranking of actors Sonoya Mizuno . Over the past week, it has skyrocketed in the rating by 75 steps. Suddenly.. And she got up due to her filmography in particular her last film “Ex Machina ” (2014) This week on the first...

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  20. Backstage by BuffetDestroyer Sep 25th

    Here goes nothing...

    Hey good people, I recently just finished Brene Brown's book "Daring Greatly" (an awesome read for anyone by the way, but especially actors) and I have been trying to put myself out there more and being comfortable with vulnerability. Alas, I would like to...

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