Caring for the Actor’s Psyche

Emotional scenes can wreak havoc on a performer’s psychology. Producer and casting director Marci Liroff rounds up some of her favorite tips on protecting oneself. Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here. Advice Caring for the Actor’s Psyche _________ Emotional scenes can wreak havoc on a performer’s psychology. Producer and casting director Marci Liroff rounds up some of her favorite tips on protecting oneself. TV Showtime's 'Billions' Join the cast of Showtime’s “Billions,” starring Paul Giamatti as U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades as he goes after hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod (Damian Lewis) in a battle between two powerful New York figures. Male talent, aged 25–65, is currently sought to portray security guards in background roles. Multimedia The New Monix, GoNoodle's Newest Female Musical Duo GoNoodle, a movement and mindfulness platform offering movement-based videos and games for kids in school or at home, is currently casting female talent for its new musical duo, The New Monix. Female performers, aged 21–30, are wanted for the roles. British accent is preferred for at least one role. Theater 'A Chorus Line' Open Call An upcoming NYC production of the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning classic “A Chorus Line” is seeking talent for several lead and supporting roles. Nonunion male and female actors, aged 21–40, are wanted to play Zach, Larry, Diana, and more. There are also several roles available for talent, aged 18–30, for ensemble dancers who will dance the opening number and will understudy 3–5 roles. The open casting call is Sept. 18 in NYC. Events Outgoing Female to Represent Nut Butter Brandat Expo East A nut butter brand is currently seeking two friendly, health-conscious female brand ambassadors to work this year’s Natural Products Expo East. Female talent, aged 18–30, is wanted to help with setup and breakdown, engaging with customers, passing out samples, and talking about the brand. You must be able to work all three days of the event. The Expo will take place Sept. 14–16 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Advice Being in Theater Means Depending on the Kindness of Strangers Working in theater often means you get the chance to be an actor, co-star, stage manager, director, and producer all in one go. But it also means you are always dependent on others. News Proposed Legislation Would Protect Child Actors + Models The Child Performers Protection Act, a just-proposed congressional bill, would establish federal requirements for child talent for the first time. News Issa Rae Is Getting Into the Cooking Game + More Industry News Facebook has its sights set on original programming, new modelling reforms, and more industry news you missed this week. Backstage 45 Main Street Brooklyn New York 11201 United States You received this email because you are subscribed to Backstage Newsletters from Backstage . Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive. Unsubscribe from all future emails