When you think of theater, you probably picture a script, complete with dialogue, stage directions, scenes and settings, a couple of named characters, and a playwright’s written vision.

When “Beef” premiered on Netflix in 2023, it quickly became one of the streamer’s top hits, garnering rave reviews from critics and viewers alike. Created by Lee Sung Jin and starring Ali ...

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Ever wonder how much it pays to come back from the dead (several times over), learn that your baby was switched at birth, or discover you have an evil twin committing nefarious crimes in your name?

The Talent Managers Association’s Heller Awards came roaring back Nov. 14, following a brief hiatus due to last year’s historic double strikes. Hosted by Jeremy Holm (“House of Cards ...

Bright lights, Broadway stages, and sky-high prices: New York City is the ultimate destination for performers chasing lofty dreams, but living there can feel like an audition for your wallet.

Carey Mulligan writes (and rewrites) lines until they’re locked in. Daniel Kaluuya goes into hermit mode to delve into his characters and dialogue. When it comes to memorizing lines, every actor ...

Author J.R. Ward’s vampire romance series “The Black Dagger Brotherhood” is getting its own TV adaptation through the streaming service Passionflix. Just as Shudder offers an extensive ...

A film set is a bustling ecosystem, and every person has a part to play in getting a project to the finish line. You may hear the terms “above the line” and “below the line” to describe ...

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The earliest milestone regarding protections for child actors occurred in the mid-1930s and involved one of the most famous child actors at the time, Jackie Coogan. Coogan first gained fame when ...

New York City actors searching for work have come to the right place. Every week, we update this feature to include the best casting calls in the city and beyond. Whether you’re based in the ...