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Take Five 2008!
In 2007, Back Stage charted the progress of five actors for a year. Walk through 2008 with the new five, from Los Angeles and New York City, with updates every month.


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It's All Academic
In this year's college guide, Back Stage tackles the question: Is earning a degree in performing the right pathway for you? Plus, check out our comprehensive college listings.
Spotlight on Video Games
Our Spotlight on Video Games goes behind the scenes to highlight the talented actors who use voiceover and motion capture techniques to bring the most popular and recognizable video games to life.
Spotlight on Headshots
In this Back Stage spotlight, we go to all the experts -- agents, managers, and casting directors -- to find out what works in headshots and what definitely doesn't. (Hint: sexuality is a big no-no.)
Spotlight on Diversity
This Back Stage spotlight explores diversity and tackles the question of whether actors should submit for roles of ethnicities other than there own and risk annoying casting directors.
Spotlight on Acting Schools and Coaches
Back Stage explores the arts of teaching and performing in a series of in-depth interviews from three veteran instructors. Plus you won't want to miss our extensive list of acting schools and coaches for both New York and L.A.!
Spotlight on Fall TV Casting
In this Back Stage spotlight, we profile breakout actors in three upcoming leading roles, detail the new shows on slate for the fall, and take a comprehensive look at who's casting the programs.
Welcome to New York!
Welcome to the Big Apple! Back Stage investigates how to break into Off-Off-Broadway theatre; ways to make your mark in film and TV; the importance of networking; and how to deal with the noise, litter -- and rats.



 
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NY Panel on How to Run a Theater Company
December 02, 2008
Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) and Back Stage will host the networking panel, How to Run That Theater Company That's Been Running Your Life, a follow-up to September's panel, on Wednesday, December 17.







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