Jumping between stage and screen, Renée Elise Goldsberry certainly has reason to be satisfied since winning her Tony for 'Hamilton.' In Trey Edward Shults’ 'Waves,' she plays a mother and wife who, in the aftermath of a horrible tragedy, must find the strength to hold herself and her family together...

You’ve seen Melissa McCarthy get thrown through windows, hang from helicopters, run into walls—even get set on fire—in films like 'Spy' and 'The Boss.' But like so many of Hollywood’s A-listers, she’s (understandably) not actually performing the amazing and hilarious stunts you see on screen. That credit belongs to Luci Romberg, McCarthy’s stunt double since 2013. (She’s also the woman behind the stunts of actors like Anna Kendrick, Jane Levy, Drew Barrymore, and Paula Pell.)

Theater vet Karen Pittman is no stranger to the small screen. Fresh off of Netflix series 'Luke Cage' and 'Living With Yourself' and horror series like AMC’s 'NOS4A2' and CBS’ 'Evil,' Pittman has stepped into the world of 'The Morning Show' on Apple TV+. She plays Mia Jordan, producer to firecracker news anchor Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon). Read on to hear how Skype helped Pittman land her biggest gig yet and more!

Thanksgiving is upon us and, if you’re lucky, that means you may have a few days off. Obviously, there’s no better way to recover from your inevitable food coma than catching a movie (not to mention sitting in a dark theater is a great way to avoid having to talk to your relatives for a few hours). This time of year is also one of the best for new releases, with both an onslaught of awards contenders and box office heavyweights heading to theaters. Here are some of the new releases you should have on your radar heading into the long weekend—you can thanks us later!

Charlie Cox’s career spans both sides of the pond and screens big and small, but prior to this year, he still had yet to conquer Broadway. However, with 'Betrayal,' the British actor can now check that box, too. The Harold Pinter revival, which also stars Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton and which transferred from the West End, runs through Dec. 8. In the show’s homestretch, Cox, who’s best-known for his title role on Marvel’s Netflix series 'Daredevil,' hopped on the phone with Backstage to talk big breaks, his Broadway debut, and making his mark on the industry—even if he was once mistaken for a different Charlie at an audition.

Actors are always searching for any gig they can get to perform and practice their craft. While some side gigs may seem not quite relevant to your acting skills, you might be surprised! Looking for new and exciting gigs that will give you the chance to perform and interact with others? Check out these fun and engaging opportunities that are perfect for any people person!

After her intense breakout role as Amma on HBO’s 'Sharp Objects,' Eliza Scanlen has become one of the industry’s buzziest up-and-comers with no signs of slowing down. She made her Broadway debut earlier this month as Mayella in Aaron Sorkin’s 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' and she’ll next be seen on the big screen as Beth March in Greta Gerwig’s awards-caliber 'Little Women' remake. She sat down with Backstage to talk about it all.

Actors with visual impairments often don’t have as many opportunities to receive quality acting training to practice their skills and hone their craft in a way specifically designed for them. This is the goal of the Access Acting Academy: to offer tuition-free inclusive and accessible training programs to visually impaired actors. The Academy’s new no-cost five-week Professional Actor Training Program...

Halloween is officially over, which for some means that the winter holiday season has begun! While not everyone may be ready to put up their trees and turn on holiday tunes, now is the perfect chance to snag the seasonal side gig you’ve been searching for. But if holiday season is not your thing, there are gigs for you, too! Check out this mix of festive (and some not!) side gigs that need actors this upcoming season.

After her hilarious turn as Victoria on the sitcom 'Mike & Molly' with Melissa McCarthy, Katy Mixon has for four seasons strong lit up the screen as Katie Otto on ABC’s 'American Housewife.' Even on a long-running comedy, Mixon knows exactly how to keep her performance fresh and exciting—and here, she shares her best tips with us! Sitting for a recent Backstage Live interview, the actor talked 'Housewife,' her early trials and triumphs, and how her education prepared her for every curve ball thrown her way.

You may be used to seeing Brittany Snow belt her heart out in the 'Pitch Perfect' movies, but now she’s back on the small screen and giving one of the year’s standout dramatic performances on 'Almost Family.' Snow is heartbreaking on the Fox series as Julia Bechley, a woman who discovers her father has illegally used his own genetic material with female patients throughout his career as a fertility doctor. The 'Someone Great' and 'Hairspray' actor recently sat with Backstage to discuss her career onscreen, to offer advice on how she memorizes scripts, and more.

They say it takes a village, and the Talent Managers Association likes to recognize their Hollywood-specific village with awards, back this year after a hiatus! The 15th Annual Heller Awards, which will be held on Nov. 7 at the Taglyan Center in Los Angeles, will honor individuals in the field of talent representation and casting for their contributions to the year’s greatest projects and work with top talent. Based on this year’s ceremony’s theme of Unity, nominees include several duos of casting directors and agents who collaborated on projects together, 'in unison.'

Paola Núñez was a star in her native Mexico long before her recent turn as Esme Carmona on USA Network’s 'The Purge.' But, like most actors, Núñez had her fair share of struggles when starting out in Hollywood, even with an established career abroad. She recently sat down with Backstage to discuss her road to acting both in Mexico and the United States, and how 'The Purge' Season 2 brings something new to the well-known horror franchise.

Halloween entertainment has basically become its own genre, and with new installments every year it can be hard to keep up. Further, tons of the focus lands on hair-raising films—but it’s the Halloween-themed television episodes that are frequently some series’ best, which is why we’ve rounded up the best of the best right here. Grab some candy corn and get to watching!

Having risen to fame on 'Glee' and in the Broadway smash hit 'Dear Evan Hansen,' Laura Dreyfuss makes a scene-stealing return to the small screen as McAfee Westbrook on Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series 'The Politician.' Despite having previously worked with Murphy and 'Evan Hansen' Tony winner-turned-'Politician' star Ben Platt, this high school-set​ streaming series proved to be a whole new adventure for Dreyfuss. She sat down with Backstage to discuss the show, the differences between acting for screen versus stage, and how her musical theater training gave her the tools she needed to thrive in her career.

'The Hunger Games' series is back! The new prequel book finally has a title, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” It will take place decades before Katniss competed in the Hunger Games and has the potential to follow in the original book series’ footsteps to become its own movie. With this news, there’s no better time to find your dream dystopian-set project! Here are a few futuristic, adventure gigs casting now.

'Saturday Night Live' alum Sasheer Zamata is switching things up from her improv and sketch comedy past with writer-director Stella Meghie’s low-key rom-com 'The Weekend.' For the first time, Zamata steps into the leading lady spotlight as Zadie, a cynical standup comedian who invites her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend to her mother’s bed-and-breakfast—only to stir up drama and find new love along the way. Zamata sat down with Backstage to discuss the new film, how she’s expanding her career past her comedy roots, and how anyone can successfully jump-start their acting dreams.

Two decades after the premiere of 'SpongeBob SquarePants,' SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends are still entertaining people of all ages. Has the show inspired you to dive into the world of animation and voiceover? Well, there’s no better way to celebrate that this year marks the 20th anniversary of 'SpongeBob SquarePants' than by auditioning for these gigs. Channel your inner aspiring artist just like Squidward and don’t forget to use your imagination for these opportunities!

Kate Baldwin is a two-time Tony nominee and most recently starred opposite the divine Miss Bette Midler herself in Broadway’s 'Hello, Dolly!' Still, the triple threat is preparing to go where she has never before: a solo musical. Before heading up Jenny Giering and Sean Barry’s 'What We Leave Behind,' debuting at Theatre Aspen’s inaugural Solo Flights Festival (Sept. 18–21), Baldwin hopped on the phone with Backstage to talk career misses, mishaps, and masterful performances, and advice for anyone to make their mark as leading lady—even when they encounter a little car trouble along the way.