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WORKING ACTOR
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| Success to Struggle
July 23, 2008
An actor trains, works union jobs, moves to Los Angeles, and books a recurring role on a major network show. But then the momentum stops. Now what?
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Good Rep, Bad Rip, Soap Tip
July 14, 2008
What do you consider a good agent? I know I'd like to work with an agent who has a manager's heart and obviously someone with good connections, an agent with vision. And that's where I stop.
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ASK A PROFESSIONAL
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| When Sex Interferes With Networking
July 22, 2008
All I want to do is act, and it seems difficult when an important person is asking me out.... I don't want to say no and break that bridge, but I don't want to mislead them.
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The Way of L.A.
July 21, 2008
If you are thinking about moving to Los Angeles, or if you have already plunged in and made that move, be advised that the city can be terrifying to newcomers.
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ACTORS CRAFT
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| How to Practice
July 22, 2008
Most singers realize practice should be a part of their routine, but questions arise: What to practice? And just as important, how to practice?
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California Dance Network Launches New Website
July 15, 2008
Do you have an interest in providing professional services to California's dance community, perhaps as a designer, composer, teacher, development director, manager, or presenter?
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BUSINESS OF ACTING
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| Merchandising Clauses for Actors
July 18, 2008
Merchandising has expanded beyond superhero and cartoon-character lunch boxes, T-shirts, and action figures into more diverse territory.
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FIRST PERSON
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| Crazy Jamie
July 16, 2008
Jamie has escaped. Description: Brown hair, freckles, and wearing soiled blue-and-white-striped pajamas. On the loose in Studio City. This is her story.
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Full Circle
July 09, 2008
That tiny moment was all I needed. This well-known and respected man, this guy that everybody liked and wanted to be around, had actually taken the time to see me — and it changed the entire course of my life.
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CAREER ADVICE
For actors, the same kinds of questions arise again and again. How can I get a headshot? How to join a union? To assist, Back Stage has created Career Advice. Concerned about your taxes as an actor? Look under Acting as a Business. Need tips on avoiding scams? Look under Getting Started. If you don't see your answer on any page, search our archives. Or click on any of the helpful links on each acting resource page. Good luck!
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Does Anyone Know... ?
Need advice on photographers? Classes? Moving to L.A. or NYC? Ask fellow actors on our message board.
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