Updated: 2011-09-29 20:49:36
In this issue: Seth Rogen, producer and co-star of the new cancer comedy 50/50 with Joseph Gordon-Levitt, is on our cover to talk about auditions, his early career, and turning a personal story into a funny film. The recent Screen Actors Guild elections, which determined control of SAG's New York division, turned out to be less surprising than many predicted, with incumbents retaining their seats and a merger between SAG and AFTRA on the horizon. Back Stage's "Spotlight on Los Angeles Acting School & Coaches" examines the pros and cons of studying from a working actor, as well as listings...
Updated: 2011-09-28 14:44:45
The following "Auditions at a Glance" calendar conveniently organizes projects by the date and day-of-the-week that the projects' auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Click on any of the following links to see the casting and job notices related to the dates and project titles highlighted below. Thu. Sept. 29 • 'Necessary Sacrifices', DC • 'West Side Story', Tour Fri. Sept. 30 • Nets In-Arena Host Sat. Oct. 1 • 'Magnus Rex' • 'Artaria' Sun. Oct. 2 • 'Artaria' • 'Guys and Dolls' & 'Royalty... • 'Sex, Relationships, and...' Mon. Oct. 3 • 'Guys and Dolls'...
Updated: 2011-09-28 14:43:32
The following "Auditions at a Glance" calendar conveniently organizes projects by the date and day-of-the-week that the projects' auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Click on any of the following links to see the casting and job notices related to the dates and project titles highlighted below. Thu. Sept. 29 • 'Crimson-Collared Grosbeak' • 'Robin Hood...' • CD Workshops Fri. Sept. 30 • 'Enchanted Affairs' Sat. Oct. 1 • 'Enchanted Affairs' • PCPA 2012 Summer Season • 'A Spirit Over Dollsport' • 'Robin Hood...' • 'Christmas Live!' Sun. Oct. 2 • 'One Bedroom' • 'The Nutcracker'...
Updated: 2011-09-28 14:42:09
The following "Auditions at a Glance" calendar conveniently organizes projects by the date and day-of-the-week that the projects' auditions are taking place, to help you schedule your plans. Click on any of the following links to see the casting and job notices related to the dates and project titles highlighted below. Thu. Sept. 29 • MA, 'Hot Tickets' Fri. Sept. 30 • FL, Walt Disney World • MA, Wellesley Summer... Sat. Oct. 1 • SC, 'The Drowsy Chaperone' Sun. Oct. 2 • FL, 'The Blue Room' • TN, 'Julius Caesar' Mon. Oct. 3 • MD, Baltimore Center Stage • PA,...
Updated: 2011-09-28 10:15:55
Many actors have a closed mind when it comes to further training. I don’t blame them, they secretly know that the techniques they were taught in the past, didn’t really work, but because of this, they’ve developed their own way … Continue reading →
Updated: 2011-09-27 21:21:53
YouTube user monkophile has uploaded four audition tapes from the casting sessions for the Emmy-winning AMC series Breaking Bad. Check out these videos of Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn, Dean Norris, and Betsy Brandt. Aaron Paul (Jesse Pinkman): Anna Gunn (Skyler White): Dean Norris (Hank Schrader): Betsy Brandt (Marie Schrader): (Thanks to Vulture for finding these.) -- Daniel Lehman
Updated: 2011-09-23 23:47:06
"Tell Your Friends! The Concert Film!" premieres in NYC (Left to right: Kurt Braunohler, Leo Allen, Rob Paravonian, Kristen Schaal, Liam McEneany, Victor Varnado, Christian Finnegan). Photo credit: Lindsay Aikman/Michael Priest Photography. Last night, Sketchfest NYC presented the New York premiere of Tell Your Friends! The Concert Film!, a documentary about the indie comedy scene in New York City and the long-running comedy show "Tell Your Friends!," which is hosted each week by Liam McEneaney on the Lower East Side. McEneaney and director Victor Varnado (The Awkward Comedy Show) say their goal was to create a filmed document of the...
Updated: 2011-09-23 10:10:37
Stop! Before you spend a fortune on an expensive acting workshop that will teach you little but compliance and how to feel mugged, I will give away the secret of acting RIGHT NOW: The secret to acting, don’t waste any … Continue reading →
Updated: 2011-09-23 01:18:20
Summer is over, and everyone has a sad. The skies are overcast, there are no cherries on the shelves of your local supermarket, Starbucks is already pumping people full of pumpkin spice lattes, and the new fall shows have begun their plodding, inexorable march toward cancellation. But not all is lost! In these times of downcast eyes and frownie faces, we look to the studio production executives, who, having donned their brightest tunics, prance through the studio backlots greenlighting comedy projects, spreading good cheer, and throwing BlackBerrys at their assistants’ heads. Callooh! Callay! First up is “Rivals” from Warner Bros.,...
Updated: 2011-09-22 20:48:40
"Sesame Street" found the perfect way to teach children about the letter 'g': by spoofing 'Glee' and Journey. In this hilarious sketch, the G Club is preparing for G-gionals with their coach Mr. Gooster. When gym teacher, coach Sue, comes in to taunt their singing and obviously make fun of the gel Mr. Goo uses. The G-eerios argue with the G Club about the sounds the letter 'g' makes, and of course muppet Rachel brags a lot about her singing, with muppet Mercedes giving her a run for her money. Oh, and muppet Kurt wants more glitter!
Updated: 2011-09-22 19:35:51
In this issue: Captain American himself, Chris Evans is on our cover to talk about his early career, his worst audition experiences, and how he transitioned from playing a superhero to a flawed hero as a drug-addicted lawyer in the new film Puncture. In Back Stage's "Spotlight on Headshots and Marketing," headshot photographers in New York and Los Angeles discuss what makes an effective headshot. Tyler Labine has been acting since he was 9 years old, but you probably still only know him as "that guy." That could all change this month, when he stars opposite Alan Tudyk in the...
Updated: 2011-09-22 12:10:00
Every week Back Stage publishes updated production listings on BackStage.com and in the Back Stage newspaper. These production charts are not casting notices, but do reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments, so you can find out what casting directors are currently working on each production; whether or not the projects are still casting; and where you can send your pix & résumés. Covering major feature film and television projects in New York and Los Angeles (and top theater projects in NYC), these listings contain valuable casting data available exclusively to Back Stage subscribers. To view our...
Updated: 2011-09-11 01:58:55
Hey folks As we approach our 500th blog (wow!) I’m minded that I’ve been a bit ranty recently. Let’s have a bit of fun with today’s blog and just go through a few fun facts that are good to know, … Continue reading →
Updated: 2011-09-10 11:30:11
And so goes the Mantra, you’re either one of the elite chosen ones, or you’re not. About two thousand years ago now, I published an audio blog on YouTube about why I think Method Acting doesn’t work and why I … Continue reading →
Updated: 2011-09-09 02:21:28
Much of that which goes by the name of actor training is an entire waste of time. It is pointless games and exercises, with little point beyond amusing and bemusing the participants. These are activities that are often intended to … Continue reading →
Updated: 2011-09-07 11:57:37
Just for fun, I’m coming back from holiday stasis with some of my favourite performances 1) Jim Carey (in The Majestic) 2) Bill Nighy (in The Girl in the Cafe) 3) Sorcha Ronan (anything) 4) Ingrid Bergmann (Casablanca) 5) Noomi … Continue reading →
