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| Confidence Man
Aaron Eckhart says he's "living in a cocoon." How else to explain how he's managed to avoid the controversy surrounding his latest movie, Towelhead?
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| Dry Humor
Oscar winner Alan Ball makes his feature directorial debut with Towelhead, a film about a 13-year-old half-Lebanese girl's coming of age.
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| Take Five LA: Medal Rounds
Can summer really be over already? In August, our Take Five actors do some networking, table reading, casting workshops, commercial callbacks -- and hitting the wall.
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| 5, 6, 7, 8 -- Rehearse!
Whether used for rehearsals, auditions, classes, readings, or even performances, the rehearsal room is where most working performers spend their waking hours.
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| Take Five NYC: In the Swing
In August, our actors perservered through good callbacks and bad colds, plus writing a novel, auditioning -- gasp -- for a reality show.
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| In the Bag
At the Sundance Film Festival in January, a funny little movie called Baghead joined American Teen, Frozen River, and The Wackness as a festival darling. One of the film's stars is Ross Partridge, an acting veteran of 20 years.
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| Driving a Theatrical Hybrid
When Bill T. Jones decided to turn Fela Anikulapo Kuti's life into a musical theatre piece -- titled Fela! and playing at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts -- he knew he had his work cut out for him.
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| Avy Squad
Shrinking violets seldom land leading roles, so perseverance is generally viewed as an admirable trait in actors — within reason.
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| Take Flight
Three actors worked hard to reach this thrilling career moment: a leading part in a high-profile new series. It's a reminder that even the most far-fetched dreams are ultimately possible.
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| A Look at New Fall Shows
Back Stage takes a look at some of the most promising shows the networks will offer and talks with the people behind the scenes to find out what to expect in casting opportunities.
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| Coaching Actors for the Long Term
Since 1996, Stoneburner and The Company Acting Studio have been teaching and coaching — and inspiring — children and adults to act in theatre, film, and television with a remarkable rate of success.
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| Deep Thinker
In the short film I Think I Thought, actor-writer-director-producer Matthew Modine portrays Joe, a seemingly average guy who harbors a troubling addiction.
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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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Have You Promoted Products?
September 02, 2008
Back Stage is looking for actors and writers who have had direct experience with promoting products within the context of a film or scripted TV series.
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