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Eva Noblezada
Everyone has a different path to success in the biz. Eva Noblezada was launched to musical theater superstardom at age 17 when her performance at the…
6 years ago
How to Use Backstage to Launch Your Career
“In the Envelope” listeners are in for a treat this week, as Jack is joined by Christine McKenna-Tirella, Backstage’s casting specialist, to give an …
6 years ago
Highlights & Trends of the 2020 Emmy Awards
For a very special discussion of the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards, Backstage is joining forces with Gold Derby! Following the Sept. 20 Jimmy Kimmel–hos…
6 years, 1 month ago
Showrunners Ben Sinclair & Prentice Penny
What does a TV showrunner do? More to the point, how many other tasks does a TV showrunner tend to take on? What is their relationship to actors? In …
6 years, 1 month ago
Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer just made history. The actor, writer, comedian, and podcaster is the first Black woman Emmy-nominated for outstanding host of a reality p…
6 years, 1 month ago
Aidy Bryant
Actor-writer-comedian Aidy Bryant’s philosophy when it comes to her industry is to create the work she likes—even if no such work exists yet. Born in…
6 years, 1 month ago
2020 Emmy-Nominated Casting Directors
Casting directors have a special position within the entertainment industry, matching talent and roles on dozens of projects at once. Actors, of cour…
6 years, 2 months ago
Maya Rudolph
Acting, for Maya Rudolph, “comes with a suit of armor and allows me to protect my little, sensitive insides.” The comedian, musician, and all-around …
6 years, 2 months ago
Cord Jefferson & Damon Lindelof
Like any good collaborators, co-writers Damon Lindelof and Cord Jefferson can find common ground despite drawing from different inspirations. One sim…
6 years, 2 months ago
Nancy Cartwright
When it comes to voiceover, says Nancy Cartwright, “you can’t really make any mistakes.” The television legend, best known for her longtime work as B…
6 years, 2 months ago