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Is a backstage account free?

Joe Ford

Is a backstage account free?

Yep- you can’t apply for roles without a subscription. You can only see the casting and some articles online. So I suggest getting a subscription (you don’t get to get the magazine unless you want to- but its not essential) and then doing all the things that create your profile and start submitting!

How much is backstage monthly?

Like Explore Talent, Backstage says that it will help you find acting jobs. But to sign up, you’ve got to pay a monthly subscription fee and there is no guarantee that you’ll get work. On the bright side, they charge less than Explore Talent — $12.50 per month or $150 per year.

How do you find casting calls?

Find your acting auditions

  1. Use your connections.
  2. Search for casting calls.
  3. Use social media. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter are an excellent resource for getting auditions.
  4. Create an account on audition sites.
  5. Contact your local film office.

How do I apply for backstage?

To apply to a project, visit the casting notice which you’d like to apply, select the role you’d like to perform either from the dropdown in the upper right corner, or beneath the ‘Key Details’ section, and click the ‘Apply’ button. You can also apply to a production from the Casting Notice role description section..

How do I contact backstage?

Cancellations may be made by filing a customer support ticket at www.backstage.com/contact, or by emailing [email protected], or by calling customer service at 1-

How do you set up a casting call?

A GOOD CASTING CALL SHOULD ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING:

  1. Excite actors to want to get involved in your project.
  2. Communicate your production details (shooting times, production company, union vs.
  3. Give actors a glimpse into the people behind the project.
  4. Provide a short project synopsis.
  5. Provide character information.

How does a casting call work?

During an open casting call or casting audition, another person may read lines with you. During a callback, however, you may be asked to audition and read lines with an actor who already has been cast. The casting director wants to see how you look and sound next to an actor who has already been assigned a role.

How do you recruit actors?

5 Easy Ways to Find Actors for Student Films

  1. Drama Schools and Clubs. School and College drama classes or local drama clubs.
  2. Online Casting Sites. There are several actors casting sites online.
  3. 3. Facebook Groups. If you are not already using Facebook groups to interact with local filmmakers online you may be missing out on a trick!
  4. Posters and Advertising.
  5. Agencies.

How can I get into acting at 16?

Steps to Becoming an Actor

  1. Jump into theater in high school. The path to acting careers can actually begin in high school plays and musicals.
  2. Get experience outside of school.
  3. Get educated.
  4. Practice makes perfect.
  5. Build up an acting resume.
  6. Hire an agent.