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WORKING ACTOR
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| Fleeing From Flops, Ruff Trade
August 05, 2008
How can you struggle through a show you can't stand? What about getting your fabulous puppy into a commercial? Our Working Actor has answers.
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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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ASK A PROFESSIONAL
ACTORS CRAFT
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| David Vosburgh: LuPone's Lifesaver
July 30, 2008
The first time most of the theatregoing world heard David Vosburgh's name was when Patti LuPone, now starring on Broadway in the acclaimed Gypsy revival, thanked him during her recent Tony Award acceptance speech.
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Reviving 'Rooms'
July 30, 2008
"Rooms" is a dark and depressing portrait of alienated urban youth, set on a bare stage with eight chairs representing the tiny apartments where the characters undergo their lives.
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BUSINESS OF ACTING
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| Fan Mail to a Future Governor?
August 06, 2008
Others have chosen to stay quiet and ride out this nightmare in their Malibu homes. Not you, George. You've tried to be the voice of reason.
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What to Do When You're Late
August 04, 2008
If you're a longtime Back Stage reader, you've probably seen some variation on the following sentence, oh, 19 bazillion times: "Always be on time for auditions."
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FIRST PERSON
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| Welcome to the Owl's Den
July 30, 2008
Now some people say acting can be spiritual, but I'm just not feeling it anymore. I need some of the real thing. But how? This being L.A., my adopted home, I decided to speak to some friends who are local (and kinda spiritual) and see what they do.
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I Did It All Myself!
July 25, 2008
I recently did my first one-man show, Secret Origin. And not to brag... But it went great. And hey, I did it all by myself! Kinda...
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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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