Listen "How to Use Backstage to Launch Your Career"
Episode Synopsis
“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 update from the jobs market on Backstage: virtual auditions, profile-building options, and other insider tips that prospective subscribers may not know about casting, particularly amid an unpredictable 2020.
“I want you to feel prepared, I want you to feel like you can put your best foot forward and that you can really launch your career—even in a pandemic,” says Christine, who has nine years of experience in the casting industry and used Backstage during her early acting days in New York City. She will be updating listeners every week going forward, with a “Backstage casting insider” segment covering everything from what’s currently casting to how to harness the inspiration “In the Envelope” provides and turn that into success. If you’re a working artist with questions, reach out to Backstage via our social media or email at [email protected]! Haven’t signed up for Backstage yet? Start here: https://www.backstage.com/subscribe/
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
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Looking to get cast? Browse Backstage casting listings: https://www.backstage.com/casting
Check out Backstage’s community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0
Backstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Visit our list of resources: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5
Special thanks to...
- Host: Jack Smart
- Producer: Jamie Muffett
- Social Media: Katie Minard
- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins
- Additional Support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis
“I want you to feel prepared, I want you to feel like you can put your best foot forward and that you can really launch your career—even in a pandemic,” says Christine, who has nine years of experience in the casting industry and used Backstage during her early acting days in New York City. She will be updating listeners every week going forward, with a “Backstage casting insider” segment covering everything from what’s currently casting to how to harness the inspiration “In the Envelope” provides and turn that into success. If you’re a working artist with questions, reach out to Backstage via our social media or email at [email protected]! Haven’t signed up for Backstage yet? Start here: https://www.backstage.com/subscribe/
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ
Subscribe and listen to In the Envelope:
- SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2jUpnnw
- Google Play: https://bit.ly/2DHkPwt
- iTunes: https://apple.co/2rs0llz
- Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2QNmu6C
- Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2DJv6bD
Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:
- https://www.facebook.com/backstage
- https://www.twitter.com/backstage
- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope
- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast
Looking to get cast? Browse Backstage casting listings: https://www.backstage.com/casting
Check out Backstage’s community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0
Backstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Visit our list of resources: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5
Special thanks to...
- Host: Jack Smart
- Producer: Jamie Muffett
- Social Media: Katie Minard
- Design: Mark Stinson and Caitlin Watkins
- Additional Support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis
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