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  1. 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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  3. Backstage by JLNYC101 Jan 19th

    Audition Coaches in NYC!

    I'm looking for suggestions for a fantastic audition coach to work through musical theater material. I'm looking for someone extremely honest, hardworking, and fun!! They must be located in New York City, ideally Manhattan. Any ideas?

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  5. Backstage by LiliVonShtupp Jan 17th

    Affordable Coaching

    Hi all. With audition season upon us, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good, affordable coaches. I'm mostly looking for someone to coach my acting (songs and sides), and help me conquer my audition anxiety.

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  6. Backstage by GratefulActor Jan 17th

    Being picky about auditions

    I guess I'm reaching out here in the hopes that I'm not alone. Please, keep your comments to yourself about taking every job no matter what it is because that's what actors do. I've heard it all before and I'm not interested. I see your point, I just don't...

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  7. Backstage by chickenlittle Jan 17th

    Affordable Accompaniment Tracks!!

    HELLO ACTORS!! Just wanted to put it out there that I know someone who makes affordable tracks for sale, whether for accompaniment, rehearsal, video submissions, lessons, etc. Their services include 16 and 32 bar cuts (or whatever you need - these are just...

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  10. Backstage by sceltingforlife Jan 14th

    Voice teacher recommendations!

    Hey guys, after a studying with my former teacher for a couple of years, I'm now in the market for a new voice teacher that fits my needs/schedule! I'm looking for a seasoned teacher who knows all about alignment. Drop your recommendations below, please and...

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  13. Backstage by TheaterNerd Jan 11th

    What is the consensus on headshots?

    I’ve seen a lot of headshots at auditions and done a bit of reading online as well but of course there’s a fair bit of conflicting information about what casting directors like to see, as well as preferences evolving and changing over time. What would you say...

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  14. Backstage by School-Productions Jan 11th

    School productions on resume?

    Hi everyone I've been acting for a while now and currently studying theatre in Wales. Maybe a stupid question but I wonder how much school-productions count as experience and how good they are on your resume? At home, I have quite a resume but here in the UK...

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  15. Backstage by TheaterNerd Jan 11th

    Most helpful classes in NYC?

    There is no shortage of classes to take in NYC, which is good because there’s always something else to learn! What classes have you taken? Who have to studied with? Would you recommend them to others?

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  17. Backstage by mopavik1 Jan 10th

    Headshot Advice

    Hello! I recently got pictures taken and I thought they should be good for headshots but after some research I began to think they look more like pictures to send to family members instead of professional photos. Should I get these photos redone or are they...

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