I appreciated hearing that there were email addresses for the party here in the United States. They asked me to send my video clip directly to a Russian email address. That worried me a bit, so I texted Backstage. The unfortunate part of the story is that it took 7 days for me to receive your answer. It was long past the due date/time. So, I had sent my video clip via their Backstage posting (even though she asked me to send it to Russia). In this case, the "History" clip had rather biased lines of text regarding the Russian Civil War that may have been perceived by a listener in Russia as offensive. It was definitely a one POV narrative... So, anyway, what with all the election fears of Russian intervention in our processes here, I felt that this could have been used as "Fake News" and negative press against USA in the news in Russia. ...call me paranoid, but I like to think everyone considers whose point of view (POV) is being presented, and consider that when you react. I don't know Russian History well, but I know this was a biased writing. Sincerely, Lynn read more

Ben was terrific explaining how best to upload an audio file for audition purposes. He answers your questions in a very timely manner which is a godsend when up against a deadline date for submission. read more

I always had plenty of notifications and opportunities via Backstage. So glad I joined.

I am extremely dissatisfied with my recent experience. I used to be an account holder as recent as last year; however, I cancelled my account last year as I did not find it useful when I left the LA area anymore (and I barely used it when I was there - as there were other, more useful services). I accidentally renewed it the other day (Saturday at 12:28 ET) and within minutes sent a request to cancel (at 12:36 ET - 8 min later - that's the 8 min it took me to figure out how to send a cancel request). I did not just want to cancel my account; I wanted a refund - obviously. I paid $20. I felt a refund was more than fair as I clearly did not intend to use an account I had for 8 min. I explained all this and, still, they denied me a refund. Needless to say, I am extremely disappointed in this "customer service" or lack thereof. I have also been extremely dissatisfied with the quality of service vs. the cost in the past. It should not cost $20/month or anything near that for access to basic auditions, many of which can be found FREE elsewhere (many are student productions or otherwise publicly listed castings), or for a much better deal on Actors Access, etc. It's hard to support something that charges so much when castings can, again, be found for free or somewhere else for significantly cheaper - it's somewhat scammy. I will not ever use this service again. It honestly was RARELY useful when I had it while living in LA. I would use Actors Access instead if you're looking for something comparable (though far superior). read more

I really appreciated the quick easy chat. Ben was able to check my account and give me an answer within 3 minutes.

I had a problem saving my cover letter and they fixed it right away. Thanx!

Top notch! Very powerful resource for an Actor! Thank you Backstage! read more

I had an issue getting online. Lost my password. Got help and was back up within five minutes. Very happy with the service.

My daughter signed up as a one off. They then took money the following year. BE CAREFUL - it is a scam, read the small print as they will not give you a refund. read more

I had a technical issue and received answers to my e-mails quicker than I expected and the issue was resolved to my satisfaction. However, the final resolution didn't come quite as quick as I asked, after I mentioned in my e-mail that I had a big audition to submit and needed resolution that day. In the end, I had to submit my audition through another computer, but, as I said, the tech issue was resolved and fairly quickly. read more

This is actually my second email disputing the practices of this company. Upon submitting hard earned money from my bank account to establish a profile for $19.99. I was shocked to see, after posting my creative information for casting, that there were additional charges in the amount of $34.95 just to post a job. An opportunity for aspiring actors. I disputed this. Afterwards, I thought to disregard the first dispute. And post the job by forwarding my payment, drivers license, and bank information. (Because I have a deadline) Upon doing this. Backstage has decided TO NOT approve my status die to a demand for more identification. So basically, I've been screwed out of a total of $55.00. No casting posted. No feedback from the company. I'm furious. And I promise to pursue legal actions against this company for it's fraudulent and discriminative practices against independent filmmakers. I'm requesting a full refund. I DO NOT HAVE 7 days to wait to film a production with a stiff deadline. Return my money please. read more

So much work available if you're technically savvy and have good recording and camera equipment for online auditions during this quarantine period. Backstage has an excellent notification system which tells you within a few hours if someone is interested in you applying for a role. I wish they had a better search bar for incoming jobs, to pick back up on a possibility I've viewed and want to look at again. Putting the title of the film opportunity isn't found readily, so be sure to mark as a favorite when you want to revisit, otherwise there are hundreds of submissions to wade through. read more

Backstage is a great place to look for a casting opportunity. Whether you're a seasoned performer or beginner, is all there. The information is accurate and detailed. read more

Meant to get the one month subscription. Renewed itself and wouldn't give me a refund. Lady was not understanding and completely rude. Would give a 0 if I could. Felt manipulated. read more

A fairly good way of getting casting notices and submitting them (especially if you are non-union). A great way to market yourself. Excellent messaging boards. Wish there was a better way to look thru postings. read more

Ben responded to my chat question in a timely manner. He took responsibility to speak to the casting team and get back to me as well as ensuring that the posting was corrected. He's awesome! read more

So we went to one class, did nothing for us. They snuck in an auto-renew on the credit card. I called the DAY I got the statement and they said SORRY you needed to call within 10 days (of course planned perfectly by them since the statement in monthly and didn't even show up within 10 days of the charge.) Pretty much just an unethical company that preys on people assuming they wont read fine print. read more

So far very satisfied with backstage.com. I'm a producer/director and backstage makes it easy to reach/cast talent. Also they have very good customer support. read more

Scam! Not realistic auditions. paid for year to get discount and decided it's not worth it. They don't give refunds not even prorated. The are forcing me to continue the subscription. I can understand paying for what I've used. read more

I am a full time actor and performer with approx. 19 years of experience. Signing up for Backstage last year was one of my first times trying a "paid" site. After a full year of applying for jobs via Backstage, I can honestly say I did not get booked for a single one. A few weeks ago I was checking my monthly credit card statement and noticed a charge from Backstage for $150! I was very surprised and called and emailed them immediately. I did not know I was automatically set up for "auto renew". Ok, I get it.... a lot of companies do this sort of thing. I don't agree with it, but it is what it is... They told me I had 10 days to cancel and that the 10 days was up. They NEVER sent a single email, txt, mail, etc. receipt after charging my card, so there was no way (until getting my cc statement) that I could have possibly known! I kindly explained that multiple times and gave them every single opportunity to do the right thing. The customer service manager, Richard Burridge, was dismissive and said I had logged into the account after the renewal. Of course I did! First off, I was looking for their contact info to cancel, and secondly, I thought it was still my first year and did not know they had charged my card again! I kindly explained that I did not get any value the first year, so I would never have renewed, and that if they would have sent me any kind of receipt at all I could have easily called within the "10 day" period. Again, I was extremely kind in my communication to Richard and gave him EVERY opportunity to make things right. I'm sure I'm not the first or last person this will happen to, but if my honest review can help a fellow actor, I hope it does! Beware of these dishonest business practices! read more

Based in UK. I had a free trial subscription for 6 months and during this period made 22 submissions for roles matching my profile. Received no auditions. read more

"Backstage Casting" has really helped me launch my career as an actor. I tried a few other services, but I just found myself paying fees with no results! The only contacts that were reaching out were solicitors. Backstage has been my best career investment to date. You eventually get results. I am truly grateful to Backstage. read more

Not sure why people call it a scam! It's a service and when you AGREE to a monthly subscription which they require so you can submit as many times as you like.. it's a good deal!!It will pay for itself with just one job that pays over $150.00. And they allow an array of profile assets to use to submit! That exposure to casting directors is valuable! I do wish more Union Work was posted but that is down in my area bc everyone uses non-union actors! As far as customer service.. I believe they are timely and sincere helping you HOWEVER my experience recently with a chat was not so understanding of my missing a rejoin deadline to save 50 dollars.. she was NOT sympathetic to my reason.. and I have been a paying customer.. she callously said would a store extend you a day late?? I said, there is always a manager with DISCRETION who can extend grace.. but she was rigidly forceful in her stance instead of even saying "Im sorry for your inconvenience... let me see what I can do... now that kind of reply is CUSTOMER SERVICE.. she was not budging..also to message better simply tell your director to text you.. the mail & reply process is lengthy!! read more

Excellent customer service , Danny is very helpfuo in discounts and the way of understanding if you are having issues

For the ability to sing is a gift and i want it to shine for me even though Covid 19 is around that doesn't stop us from doing what we are capable of doing so have a good day to you guys and get back to me at 7707555561. read more

Backstage is an excellent platform for actors and has a significant volume of opportunities in hubs all around the nation. There are a number of unpaid casting calls, like for student films and other passion projects, but that makes it a great place for nascent or returning actors to hone their chops, get reel material, and gain valuable on-set experience. There is also a decent number of paid casting calls and some SAG-AFTRA opportunities. The system has a few quirks but overall is user-friendly. I'd recommend Backstage to any actor seeking more opportunities and wanting, willing, and able to pursue casting calls directly. read more

I have been in the entertainment business for a very long time. I have used various talent agencies. Some are good in supplying me with truly talented actors who practiced professionalism. Backstage is one of the best talent agencies. The actors don't pretend they have talent - they have it. read more

I keep writing reviews. They say the same thing. Very helpful people at backstage always. They fix the issue and are patient and helpful

So helpful! Really helped figure out my subscription cost info and get the best deal!

The email response to my question came in a timely manner. The website is overall very user friendly. I'm looking forward to submitting more auditions. read more

I was double-charged for my yearlong subscription, and contacted both Backstage and my bank to make note of the double charge. Because i dared to contact both parties on the issue, Backstage froze access to my account. I requested a refund from them, and it never was credited back to my account, so my bank issued me a conditional credit. When I inquired about the refund, I received condescending emails where the representative spoke to me in a tone more befitting a scammer than a valued customer. Errors happen, but the manner in which the problem was handled is unacceptable. read more

I appreciate Backstage as a platform for artists seeking work in the industry and promoting optimism of works done; they have their own reward. However, I believe it's not really getting me ahead. I have not had more than 2 responses from those posting auditions. I find that not credible. Nevertheless, at the same time, I understand Backstage can have little or no influence on those posting their auditions, but my misfortune does not discredit Backstage's efforts. read more

An amazing resource for actors, models, directors, producers, etc. They've got news, advice, forums, an entertainment-industry contact directory, etc... Not to mention the world's best casting system, with access to thousands of casting calls and a massive talent database. Rather amazing 50-year history of launching the careers of some of the most notable actors and filmmakers around. read more

Backstage is a good site for beginning actors especially if you do not have an agent . and I think its reasonably priced. After your first job its paid for itself. Great customer service. read more

The website is hard to find the dashboard or links you want. I know where to go now but had a difficult time finding it - it is NOT intuitive. read more

Customer Service was quick to get back to me and expedient and addressing my questions. My experience with the online chat and the email service was great. read more

Scammy and scheming. Charged my credit card without notfication or warning. I contacted their customer service a week after the charge was posted and they refused to give me my money back. AVOID! read more

I finally got in touch and they fixed the problem. I'll keep updating my review as I continue to use the account.

One star because the representative was pleasant. One star because of her manager's/supervisor's attitude. Look on the internet for alternatives to Backstage. If you don't find any, you're still better off. read more

I was cast in a web series through their casting listings! Anytime I've ever had a problem they've taken care of it and they look into any complaints I had about certain job listings. read more