Advice and Additional Resources

How do you get a Visa? What are some profile best practices? Do you guys know of a list of monologues I can look through? Our company has decades of industry experience. This section is for users looking for advice, or to take advantage of some of our additional resources we offer.

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Getting Started in the Business

So you want to be an actor? Welcome to the business! This section is an in-depth collection of articles to make the overwhelming task of learning about the industry a lot easier.

Guidance for Parents of Minors Working in the Entertainment Industry
A Glossary of Acting Terms
Best Cities for Actors
How to Join a Union (SAG-AFTRA and EQUITY)
Backstage Resources

Getting the Most Out of Your Subscription

Best practices to ensure you are successful

The Importance of Having a Completed Profile
Actor Profile Best Practices
Basic Video Editing Tools You Can Use on Your Devices
How to Write a Cover Letter

Visas and Immigration

Want to move to another country to pursue a performance career? Check this section for instructions and tips.

U.S. Work Visa for Performers
U.K. Work Visas for Performers

The Backstage Community & the Backstage and Mandy Forums

Come here to learn about the Backstage Community, Backstage & Mandy Forums, and how to engage within them.

Community & Forum Guidelines
Getting Started with Backstage Q&A
Getting Started in the Backstage or Mandy Forums
Forum Posts and Features
Forums Settings
Reporting a Backstage or Mandy Forum Post
Linking your Backstage or Mandy Profile
Private Messages