
Five Leotards That Say, "I Can Play the Ingenue, But I Also have a Brain and a Heart and if You
Being a Woman in Musical Theater can be Tough. Dressing for Your Dance Call Shouldn't Be. Here are Hackstage's Favorite Fashion Forward...


How to Stay Classy in Your Summer (Stock) Lovin'
We all know that Summer Stock is All About Stretching Yourself Professionally, and Honing Your Craft in Front of a Crowd of Excited...


Six Excuses for Leaving the Dance Class that is Over Your Head!
So you signed up for a dance class! Oops! You are halfway through the warm up and you're already getting looks from the graceful...


The Best Four Bar Audition Cuts
Unlike the two bar cut (designed for singers to showcase their highest note) and the luxurious eight bar cut (which is an opportunity to...


A Definitive Ranking of the Best NYC Studio Bathrooms for your Pre-Callback Nervous Poo
Pearl Rating: 4.5 Congrats! You nailed your eight bars and now you’re back at Pearl for the dance call. You’re in luck! The stalls here...


How to Get Noticed as an Extra!
Being an extra is a great way to make money, and to hone your craft. One problem: It’s hard to get attention! How are you supposed to...


How to Get Into ANY Room
Alright, puppies, Auntie Zsa Zsa is back. It’s been awhile since I shared my signature wisdom with all of you good little boys and...

Special for Men: Five Audition Outfits to Show You're Bad at Acting and at Sex
As man in the theater, you already know you stand out! Let the girls keep their required neutral heels, jewel toned dresses and curling...


Five Things You MUST Ask Every Actress Auditioning for your Student Film
By Dylan Crosby University of Northern California Film Class of 2018 "Will you do nudity?" I like to start with this before a girl has...


Best Shows on Broadway Right Now for Accommodating a Casual Second Act Beej
So, you finally convinced your non-actor boyfriend/partner/sex friend to see a show with you. Congratulations! We all know that nothing...