2010 College and University Programs in Theater and Dance
The following is a list of accredited, degree-granting acting programs at colleges and universities in the United States and the United Kingdom. More »

Change Your World
Auditions for college acting programs, whether undergraduate or graduate, typically last three or four minutes—about as long as it takes to soft-boil an egg. More »

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with Henry Dittman
In this week's edition of Behind the Scenes, Back Stage's film editor Jenelle Riley discusses upcoming movies with actor, host and writer Henry Dittman. More »

Stella Maeve: A Back Stage Exclusive
"I want people to take away from this movie that it doesn't matter what age you are or what sex you are, you can do anything," says Stella Maeve of rock n roll bio-pic "The Runaways." More »

People Person
In last year's monster hit "The Hangover," Rachael Harris terrorized audiences as Melissa, a sharp-tongued control freak with no concept of personal space. More »

Not Easy Bein' 'Green'
In addition to Jerry Della Salla, many others in the cast of "Green Zone" are Iraq War veterans. They came aboard as actors—mostly background performers—but also served as unofficial military consultants. More »

Born to Be 'Bad'
Even Bryan Cranston's biggest fans couldn't have been prepared for his complex, gut-wrenching turn on AMC's "Breaking Bad" as Walter White. More »

In the Right Direction
As the ambiguous saying goes, "It takes all kinds." When it comes to directors, it seems Olivia Williams has worked with all kinds. More »

For Performers, Telegrams Carry Quite a Tune
"When I tell people I do singing telegrams for a living," said Gina Bacon of Artistic Singing Telegrams, "the first thing they always say is, 'People still do that?!'" More »

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with Henry Dittman
In this week's edition of Behind the Scenes, Back Stage's film editor Jenelle Riley discusses upcoming movies with actor, host and writer Henry Dittman. More »

2010 Garland Awards for Excellence in Southland Theater
We are thrilled to announce the 2010 Garland Awards, voted on by the Los Angeles theater critics of Back Stage. More »

Lauren Gilmore: A Back Stage Exclusive
"Clumsy may be just an adjective for some, but it's a lifestyle for me," says Lauren Gilmore. While she may bump into walls, she has a knack for making the right move when it matters. More »

Bigelow's Oscars Will Change Hollywood, Slowly
"Hurt Locker" director Kathryn Bigelow wrapped her fingers around that little golden man called Oscar on Sunday and cracked one of Hollywood's glass ceilings, but truly shattering it may take more time. More »

2010 FRIGID Festival: Now Comes the 'Hangover'
Missed out on this year's FRIGID New York Festival?  You still have a chance to catch some shows with FRIGID Hangover. More »

'Unexpected' Stardom
Shiri Appleby began her acting career at the tender age of 3, starring in cheery commercials for breakfast cereals and fast-food chains. More »

Asking and Telling
Bobby Steggert says playing narrator and lead in the new musical "Yank!" is no easy feat. Indeed, he says, "It's a delicate balance between the fun and the responsibility of hosting the night." More »

Bridge Builders
Plain old exhaustion—as well as exhilaration—is a repeated theme among four actors performing in the Bridge Project's second season. More »

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Spirit Awards
With the Spirit Awards airing this Friday, Jenelle sits down to talk to Film Independent Executive Director Dawn Hudson about the exciting changes in store for the show. More »

Melissa Ordway: A Back Stage Exclusive
"I think that maybe, underneath, I have this suppressed, sexy troublemaker inside of me because I'm totally a goofball in real life," says Melissa Ordway. More »

Human Contact
"Reconnect and revisit. This pretty much sums up my February. Last year, I spent eight months working on a monologue show named 'Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes Love.'" -- Derek Lui More »

'Miracle' on 50th Street
Alison Pill is aware that Annie Sullivan of "The Miracle Worker" is keenly identified with the iconic (and now late) Anne Bancroft. But that was no stumbling block for Pill. More »

Do It the Bard Way
To most Americans, baseball is the sport of summer. But in the theater world, Shakespeare is the favored pastime. More »

Time for a Change
It's a given that your shots are going to look like you, so any obvious change in physical appearance will require a new headshot. More »

Behind the Scenes With "Puppetry of the Penis"
On this week's episode of Behind the Scenes, Jenelle Riley sits down with two performers currently showing off their special skills in the world-famous stage show "Puppetry of the Penis." More »

Climb Aboard the 'MerryGoRound'
"MerryGoRound" tells the story of a young man who, believing his existence is meaningless, attempts to hang himself. More »