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Consider this the @KekePalmer study guide. For our latest cover, @UCLA’s newest artist in residence is passing along lessons from 25 years of building a career on her own terms.
Read the full story—and take notes—here: bit.ly/4k2cTJt
Sarah Finn knows a great ensemble starts with what each actor brings to the role.
Read our conversation with the Casting Director behind “Wild Horse Nine” here: bit.ly/4zExqsf
.@KekePalmer is always asking “why.” An obsessive thinker by her own admission, she’ll dig until she gets to the root—of a problem, a role, her own humanity. bit.ly/4k2cTJt
In her @UCLA residency, @KekePalmer wants to put her 25 years of experience in the industry to work for the next generation. “We need to be offering people things...that can service their growth,” she says. “That’s where I’m trying to move with it.” bit.ly/4k2cTJt
What carries over from theater to TV acting? For Samantha Sloyan, it’s listening.
Her time on “Grey’s Anatomy” helped her see why staying present with a scene partner matters on camera. Watch the full interview here: bit.ly/47QSUGh
Happy birthday, Barry Keoghan!
His acting career started with a phone number posted at a local shop—and we love this reminder to hold onto rawness in your acting. Revisit our cover story here: bit.ly/4AWeJ4T
Your first acting credit doesn’t have an age deadline.
These 14 expert tips can help you start acting later in life, from finding training to building experience: bit.ly/470TjWs
Understanding your character can help you make stronger choices in auditions.
Get more acting audition tips here: bit.ly/4uYd7TR
Your next character could live in a book.
Learn how to become an audiobook narrator, from developing your voice acting skills to finding narration jobs here: bit.ly/4hIojiO
"Crystal Lake" premieres today, so we're resurfacing Linda Cardellini’s Backstage cover story.
Read here: bit.ly/4jUCdRw
Your next role could be in an A24 film 🎬 'Martha & Muhammad,' starring Ramy Youssef and Sharon Stone, is seeking actors for supporting roles.
See more info and apply here: bit.ly/4B1YR0A
October plot twist: You find your next audition.
Browse this week’s trending casting calls on Backstage and see which roles fit. Apply here: bit.ly/4fxEvC2
This spooky season, learn how to act in a horror movie and make the audience believe every second 😱
Read here: bit.ly/4ATsQIc
We sat down with Mike Flanagan, the king of King adaptations, to talk about the art of horror, collaboration, and creativity.
Read here: bit.ly/4ig46Bt
Happy birthday, Caleb McLaughlin! The “Stranger Things” star reflects on growing up as Lucas Sinclair.
Revisit our cast interview here: bit.ly/45YSZXO