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Tim Intravia On Not Being Afraid to 'Stink'
Tim Intravia, who's performing in his solo show "From Bust Till Dawn: The Life of an NYC Street Performer" at FringeN... More »

Actors' Equity Announces New Eastern Regional Director
Thomas Carpenter, currently SAG-AFTRA's assistant national executive director, will join Equity as Eastern regional ... More »

The Actors Company Theatre Receives Welcome Grants
Thanks to Adrienne Arsht and the Agnes Varis Trust, TACT received grants to offset actors' salaries and provide reduc... More »

Features

W. Kamau Bell

W. Kamau Bell on San Francisco's Solo Performance Workshop
The host of "Totally Biased" on FX and creator of the hit one-man show "The W. Kamau Bell Curve" explains how a standup comic ended up directing solo shows. More »

youtube

How to Create a YouTube Page and Upload Videos
Using YouTube can be a powerful tool for self-promotion. YouTube's massive audience and ease of use is your best bet for getting your name out there. More »

McKinley Belcher III

McKinley Belcher III on Re-connecting With The Theater
Re-connecting with the stage in the Shakespeare Center of L.A.'s production of "As You Like It." More »

Judd Hirsch

Jason Biggs on Judd Hirsch in 'Conversations With My Father'
Jason Biggs, who can currently be seen in the film "Grassroots," shared the stage with Judd Hirsch in "Conversations With My Father." More »

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News

Matt Hanna Joins G4 Media
G4 Media hires reality TV vet Matt Hanna as head of original programming. More »

Steve Asbell Promoted at 20th Century Fox
20th Century Fox promotes Steve Asbell to EVP of production More »

James

Back Stage Talks to James Marsden This Week: Aug. 16, 2012
James Marsden discusses his career and upcoming films "Robot and Frank" and "Bachelorette." Also, Sierra Boggess talks about working internationally. More »

'Once'

Broadway's 'Once' Recoups Initial $5.5 Million Investment
The Tony Award-winning musical has turned profitable after only 21 weeks, which is faster than any new Broadway musical in more than a decade. More »

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Bulletins

16th Annual FringeNYC
Enjoy New York's "best staycation" Aug. 10-26 via the nearly 200 shows of the New York International Fringe Festival. More »

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    Spotlights

    Comedy

    Spotlight on Comedy
    Back Stage goes comedic with rising star Hannibal Buress, 10 comics to watch, L.A. and N.Y. comedy shows, and preview... More »

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      Editorials

      Russell

      How to Set Artistic Goals and Collaborate Effectively
      Casting director Paul Russell shares the best way to collaborate on creative projects. More »

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        Who Got the Part

        Jenny Joslin

        Jenny Joslin ... Got the Part
        Making the journey from the early days of cinema to 1940s film noir to French new wave in the new film "Cinephilia." More »

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