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  1. 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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  2. 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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  4. 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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  5. Backstage by BuffetDestroyer Sep 25th

    What to do, what to do, what to do??

    Hey y'all My first post here! Okay, so a little background info of where I'm at right now acting wise, and then I'll ask for advice. Been acting for about 2 years, so still very green. Signed with two different agents for commercial and theatrical about a...

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  8. Backstage by FlyGuy Sep 14th

    Can you fire your agent?

    I have a agent that I signed a 2 year contract with, but they give me like 1 audition every 4-5 months. When I have emailed them asking for auditions, they have told me they don’t have time for me. Is there a way to drop an agent that basically...

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  9. Backstage by S_Z Aug 12th

    question from the otherside

    Hi, I know each actor is individual but as a director, I often come across a problem and am interested in the actor’s point of view. Often in scenes I need an actor to give a reaction when there is no one to play against. For example, in a film...

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  10. Backstage by Devstarcreates Aug 9th

    I applied for a role, now what?

    Hello all! Sorry if this is a naive or duplicate post, I’m really new to backstage and just need some pointers on how it works. I’m very new to acting and I’m trying to get small auditions for experience and practice (and who knows, maybe I’ll impress...

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  11. Backstage by Myactor07 Aug 2nd

    Demo reel production compaies

    hello fellow actors, i could not find this question on the forum so I have to ask this question. I'll be brief ok. I have been cast in many indie films, cast as lead in plays and just finished 2 web series. however, can not get raw footage or any...

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  12. Backstage by Xeldin01 Aug 2nd

    Trouble Getting Auditions

    Hi Guys, I'm a little bit confused at what I should do. I'm a represented Actor, I've had some Auditions this year, but lately it's been excruciatingly slow, and I know it's not a slow time because my Acting friends are all running circles around me. They're...

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  14. Backstage by holobert56 Jul 27th

    What do you think about my acting?

    Hi everybody!! Im a begginer in the beautiful world of acting,and i would like to know what do you think about my performance on this monologue written by joseph arnone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sv1QjRV9wg&t=7s i would aprecciate opinions,tips and...

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  15. Backstage by Johnmatem Jul 26th

    Profile

    Tried to post my information the system will not accept my information from another web site (voice123) I have demos there and all my basic who what and where.

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  16. Backstage by btby Jul 25th

    Rate of Response for Casting Applications?

    hey everyone! i recently joined this website this week - i've been applying to gigs nonstop. i want to be realistic about my qualifications, so its been mostly background work. i'm super eager to work, however of the 27 gigs i've applied to so far, i've only...

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  17. Backstage by Jay Jul 19th

    Film Festivals

    Film Festivals .......There must be hundreds going on during a course of a month, I see many actors (mostly non-union and working free of charge) posting how they were nominated or picked up an honorable mention for this film or that short but my question is...

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