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Break On Through
May 09, 2007
Two years ago, aspiring actor Mark Hapka packed all of his belongings and set out for L.A. from his home in Syracuse, NY. As it turned out, acting in a nontraditional medium - the Internet - proved to be his biggest break. ... more »

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Where Have All the TV Watchers Gone?
May 09, 2007
In TV's worst spring in recent memory, a startling number of Americans drifted away from television the past two months: More than 2.5 million fewer people were watching ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox than at the same time last year.

Hawke Bites on 'Daybreakers' Vampire Thriller
May 09, 2007
Ethan Hawke has signed on to star in the futuristic film "Daybreakers," to play a researcher in the year 2017, when a plague has transformed most of the world's population into vampires.

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Theatre at the Mount is casting Thoroughly Modern Millie, the jazz musical by Richard Morris, Dick Scanlan, and Jeanine Tesori. Tara McRae, dir.; Dave Twiss, music dir.; Nicole Couture & Chris Casello, choreos. Rehearsals begin June 7; runs Aug. 10-19... MORE


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Moment to Moment, Column Complaint
May 09, 2007
Why on the Back Page is it always the same letters over and over again? The questions are always something like, "I just arrived in L.A. I am an attractive 20-something. Why can't I get auditions? Do you recommend classes?"

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How to Love Auditioning
May 07, 2007
Anyone who watches auditions regularly will tell you: Ten percent or less of the actors they see look like they're having a good time. Surprised? They'll also say that the actors who seem to enjoy auditioning are more likely to be considered and cast.

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The Devil's Workshop
May 04, 2007
I went to a casting director's workshop, which was actually taught by an assistant who works at the casting director's office. Why did I feel compelled to attend a workshop and PAY to have an unqualified person chip away at my soul?

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Back Stage Presents Three Free Screenings
May 09, 2007
Back Stage and the Fine Arts Theatre are pleased to present three free screenings in Los Angeles.

Talk Back to Back Stage
April 26, 2007
Back Stage is looking for contributors to the Talk Back column. This is a section on our Editorial page in which our readers write 650 words on a topic concerning actors and acting.

Are You a 'Starving Artist'?
April 24, 2007
Does the stereotype of the starving actor apply to you? Just email a brief comment to us and your thoughts and photo could appear in Back Stage!

Has Back Stage Helped You Get Cast?
April 19, 2007
Have you landed a role through one of our casting notices in the past year? Let us know and we'll run a profile of you and your headshot in print!

Certain Casting Rooms Give You the Jitters?
April 10, 2007
Bad experience? Bad vibe? We're looking for actors who have bad associations with certain casting rooms and/or casting directors.


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