Backstage

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

“Theatre” or “theater”? Both spellings are correct, but they aren’t always used in the same way. Here’s how to choose the right one: bit.ly/4yPnqMb

He’s back and sharper than ever 🔪 “Dexter: Resurrection” Season 2 premieres today on Paramount+, with Michael C. Hall returning alongside Uma Thurman, Jack Alcott, Brian Cox, Dan Stevens, and more. Will you be watching?

Backstage is saddened by the passing of Patrick Stewart, star of stage and screen known for the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises.

Casting Director, Sarah Finn, wants to know the actor behind the audition. 🎬 She shares why she still prefers in-person auditions when possible—and what she’s looking for beyond a great reading. Watch the full conversation: bit.ly/4zExqsf

With “American Horror Story” back, we ranked the actors and characters who left the biggest mark on the anthology. Read here: bit.ly/3TZjPg8

Your unique take is what sets you apart 🙌 Happy birthday to Rufus Sewell! For “The Diplomat” star’s birthday, revisit our recent interview here: bit.ly/4dAd7Ur

Horror has launched more major acting careers than you might think. Discover the scary early roles that helped Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd, Tom Hanks, and other stars break through: bit.ly/4rFDfmB

Your next role is calling. Are you going to answer, or let it haunt you through Halloween? Apply to these trending horror gigs now: bit.ly/4sr0Nfl

Sometimes you just want to know: Does this work? Backstage talent are sharing their work, asking for feedback, and offering it in Feedback Room. Bring what you’re working on or help someone with theirs: bit.ly/4j6WJ15

Jack O’Connell and Cillian Murphy are making horror a family affair. O’Connell revealed he’ll play Murphy’s brother in John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place Part III,” hitting theaters July 2027. What’s your take on the casting?

Your casting type doesn’t have to define your acting range. Tatiana Maslany shares why curiosity and the courage to get it wrong belong in every actor’s toolkit. Listen to her full @InTheEnvelope interview: bit.ly/4jJMujA

Building your first acting résumé or overdue for an update? These templates show actors at every career level how to format credits, training, and special skills clearly and professionally: bit.ly/4y09MoT

For Steve Buscemi, experimental theater was a training ground for his work on film. 🎭 He reflects on the stage work that taught him how to be an actor—and the skills he’s carried into his screen performances.

There’s no single path to becoming a movie actor, but there are smart first steps. Learn how to train, build your résumé and reel, find film auditions, and create a career that lasts: bit.ly/4yr3Zd1

A dangerous romance takes center stage in “Dallas & Allegra,” a paid SAG-AFTRA short film proof of concept. Expires October 30. Apply here: bit.ly/4rIwrVe

A strong self-tape audition takes more than knowing your lines. From framing and lighting to the choices you make on camera, here's how to make your next self-tape count: bit.ly/4hLX7j6

Actors will learn 12 pages overnight but forget their own name during the slate.

Runway is only one corner of the modeling industry. Here 16 types of modeling to help you find your lane: bit.ly/4hDNJyg

Choosing takes. Fixing the lighting. Watching yourself back. For Tatiana Maslany, self-tapes ask actors to do jobs that can distract from their own: listening, responding, and adapting. She makes her case on In the Envelope: The Actor’s Podcast: bit.ly/4z3fCab

What is an acting degree worth—and who gets the chance to earn one? A new federal earnings test could put student loan access at risk for some theater programs. Read more: bit.ly/4slymzo