Spotlight on Young Performers
In this week's spotlight, Back Stage explores the varying ways young performers can enter show business and how to avoid pitfalls along the way. More »

Annual College Guide
In this week's spotlight, we discuss the varying paths young actors and dancers have chosen at colleges and universities across the country, what to expect after graduation, as well as a comprehensive list of undergraduate and graduate programs. More »

Spotlight on Headshots and Marketing Tools
In our Spotlight on Headshots and Marketing Tools, Back Stage is focusing on tips for taking a specific type of headshot, ways to enhance your thumbnail photo, and tips from demo reel producers on how to avoid common mistakes. More »

The New Survival Jobs
While the weakened economy and competition from unemployed nonactors may mean that traditional survival jobs are harder to find, actor are learning to adapt. More »

Spotlight on Acting Schools and Coaches
In this week's spotlight on acting schools and coaches, we discuss the script breakdown as well as provide a comprehensive list of training in the Los Angeles area. More »

Spotlight on Dance
In our Spotlight on Dance, Back Stage is focusing on two unique niches in the dance community: Cheerleaders for sports teams, and back-up dancers for pop stars. More »

Spotlight on Acting Schools and Coaches
If you're thinking about taking acting classes, "Can I afford it?" is the first question. The answer, according to the schools contacted by Back Stage, is "Probably yes." More »

Spotlight on Fall TV Casting
Al Bundy returns to TV with a new family. Vampires in love.  We took a look at some of the networks' most promising series and spoke with the casting directors to see what casting opportunities actors can expect. More »

Great Gotham Space Chase
Not so long ago, most rehearsal spaces in New York City were rather grimy. But they’ve cleaned up their act, and actors looking for a place to rehearse or even perform now have a variety of inviting locations to choose from. More »

Spotlight on the Healing Arts
Strains, sprains, breaks, aches, and pains are all-too-familiar results of the extreme movement work required of many professional performers.  This week Back Stage shines the spotlight on the healing arts. More »

Spotlight on Comedy and Improv
Charlyne Yi talks with us about her her new role in "Paper Heart" and top comedians talk about transitioning from comedy to drama. Also read about the hot, new comics who are on their way to the top. More »

Welcome to New York
Sisters are not the only ones doing it for themselves. Performers are taking their careers into their own hands and, rather than waiting to be discovered, they’re launching their own futures. And there’s no better location to do it than New York. More »

The List Issue
Back Stage's staff is always trying to come up with fresh editorial concepts and, above all, present helpful, actionable information for actors and other performing artists. With that in mind, we present our first-ever List Issue. More »

Nothing But the Tooth
Now that she's had her teeth whitened, Sonora Chase notices that casting directors take her more seriously. "It may be subconscious on their part, but there's a certain look that puts you in the employment category," she says. More »

Welcome to Hollywood
This week's Spotlight is: Welcome to Hollywood.  Topics include deciding the right time to move, financing your arrival, the commercials market, and a revealing interview with Leslie Mann in which she talks about her days in Hollywood. More »

Hosts with the Most
At one time, hosting and acting were mutually exclusive. But in today's multimedia environment, the lines have blurred. More »

Spotlight on Bernie Telsey
That casting office, Telsey + Company, is responsible for finding the actors for many of the shows currently on Broadway, including "9 to 5," "Next to Normal," "Rock of Ages," "Blithe Spirit," "In the Heights," "Wicked," and "South Pacific." More »

Surviving the Recession
Those who embark on the acting life often experience a vast array of financial ups and downs. With the economy in decline, this balancing act is getting trickier and trickier, so managing your money responsibly is more important than ever before. More »

Spotlight  on Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches
Back Stage shines the spotlight on Los Angeles Acting Schools and Coaches.  Following is a comprehensive list of schools and coaches as well as an article on one-on-one coaching. More »

Emmy Watch Spotlight
Back Stage turns the spotlight on the Emmy race.  In this week's issue, read the revealing round table discussion with Simon Baker, Laurence Fishburne, Michael C. Hall, Denis Leary and Bill Paxton. More »

Spotlight on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards
Back Stage shines the spotlight on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards.  This week's spotlight includes a roundtable discussion with nominees and a profile of all 40 nominees. More »

Spotlight on Music and Singing
This week, Back Stage shines a Spotlight on Music and Singing.  The topics include: taking care of your voice, nailing the musical theatre audition, and a frank discussion with Musical Director Adam Ben-David. More »

Readers' Choice Los Angeles
Thanks to the more than 2,400 of you who participated in this year's Readers' Choice Survey: Los Angeles. It was the most votes we've received thus far for this annual survey, now in its third year. More »

Readers' Choice New York
For your top choices both inside and outside the classroom, take a look at the following pages. We've also included comments from readers and a list of runners-up. More »

Spotlight on Voiceover, Speech and Diction
In this week's Spotlight on Voiceover, Back Stage covers several topics including protecting your voice, celebrities monopolizing the voiceover industry, earning a living as a voiceover artist and what voiceover agents are looking for in their clients. More »