Backstage Guides

The Complete Guide to Classical Acting

Everything you ever wanted to know about classical acting training, performing, and the stars who swear by the study.

What You Need to Know About Working on a Cruise Ship

From what to expect at the audition to how the experience can benefit your career in the long run, here’s what you need to know about getting hired as a cruise ship performer.

How to Find Your Type as an Actor

Are you new to acting and hearing a lot of “type” talk being tossed around? Ever wonder what that means for you, exactly? We’ve called on our team of resident Backstage Experts to break it down.

What Are Special Skills + Which Ones Should an Actor Have?

There is a secret weapon you can use to your advantage that, every so often, may be the very push you need to get seen, book the gig, or land an agent: special skills. Here are the special skills you should have—and how to get them!

How to Become an Actor Later in Life

Just because you haven’t been acting since you were five doesn’t mean you can’t start a successful performing arts career now.

Everyone You Should Know On Set

From hair and makeup to best boy grip, here’s a brief breakdown of the people you might encounter on a set—and what they do!

What Social Media Does an Actor Need?

Backstage Experts, casting directors, and other industry professionals weigh in on what social media platforms actors should be on and how they should conduct themselves to further their career in our latest Backstage Guide.

How to Choose an Acting Technique

Finding the right acting technique is about as personal a decision an actor can make, but Backstage is here to help. From Stanislavski to Spolin and everything in between, here’s how to choose an acting technique.

How to Act for the Camera

Always dreamed of being on the silver screen? Wanted to put people in stitches as an actor in sitcoms? Or seen a good commercial and thought, “I could do that”? Backstage has you covered with everything you need to know about on-camera acting.

How to Get Cast in a Commercial

From getting your first headshots done to what to look out for in your first commercial acting contract, check out the Backstage guide to getting cast in a commercial!