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Backstage is generally well-regarded for its platform, which effectively connects actors and creatives to a variety of projects, enhancing career opportunities. Many users appreciate the intuitive interface and prompt customer support, highlighting positive interactions with specific representatives. However, significant concerns persist regarding customer service accessibility, with frustrations over the lack of live phone support and inconsistent response times. Additionally, some users criticize the platform for outdated features and irrelevant job listings. Overall, while Backstage offers valuable resources, improvements in customer service and platform functionality are necessary to enhance user satisfaction.
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If your looking for acting jobs sign up with backstage they have a lot of opportunity's, got my first acting job in a couple of days
Did not refund my money within the 5 days of renewal. $149. They said I could not speak to any management cause they are too busy.
Backstage is a mess. The few real jobs you might find aren't worth any money and the Backstage people are mentally ill. They actually tried to force me to publish my advanced copy for auditioning lines and to do sexy lines in front of children in public rather than a private studio. Sounds insane, right? They told me in writing I had to do public auditions in front of kids for R rated borderline NC 17 sexy lines, instead of doing them in my studio where I film and do photography, voice overs, art production. I have this in an email.
Totally sick people.
Backstage has an easy to use layout to build your portfolio. An easy to navigate website. Unfortunately it's a pay to use website, if it was free, I would use it further than just the free trial. Pay to use is the only thing preventing all 5 stars.
You don't have the union jobs I need, but everything else is great. Everyone should use this website before they become union
I always try resolve any roadblock on my own. When I need help, I reach out. Backstage helped me in a timely manner with the issue at hand. Now I have another. Will try to resolve it on my own. If I can't resolve it, I'm confident Backstage will be there for me. Thanks again. Al
Very helpful and convenient website to use, with a super-cool, user friendly design.
Lots of posts, updates, and articles to learn from.
I misunderstood their subscription policy, which ended up charging me more than I had hoped, however, this website is a great tool that's very convenient, and simple to use. Very recommended!
Thank you Bret for your good service taking care of my account with the different email addresses that was confusing.
I have found and booked so many models and talent from Backstage. It's easy to use and very professional.
I've never really been on backstage.com before. So I opened up the chat box and I just ask for help with my location. Ben W. Was super nice and very helpful. 10/10 would do this again.
My experience when I needed help, all I did
Is send an email with my questions. I was answered in a timely manner. I am late bloomer so I have had many questions.
Maxine G
Backstage will charge your card because they assume that you want their services. They charged my card an additional 150 dollars for a renewal that I didn't authorize, even when I told them that I wanted to cancel. I would just stick with Actors Access. Or Casting Networks
Being new to Backstage, I had some startup questions (e.g., where and how do I add my resume, etc.). Ben had the answer in one sentence. Perfect.
I've never had an issue with customer service. A representative has always reached out to me in a timely manner if I needed to cancel my account or get a refund. I believe Stephanie and Ben are the two most recent team members I've spoken to.
Ben and I chatted twice months apart- he remembered what I needed and was happy to help quickly and easily. I loved how I never had to repeat myself and he always had my best interest in mind
Repeatedly sending the same casting calls over and over... when I get casting notices they come in threes(3's)... also I would like to add I am only interested in casting calls/notices for PAID SAG-AFTRA union Actors(Movies, TV & Commercials)
I am impressed with the prompt response of Backstage. I have worked with Backstage before and found them to be very professional.
Richard was very quick and was able to pin the solution for me. He stayed with me until I was able to do exactly what was suggested and required. Thank you Richard!
I had the privilege to chat with Ben and found him to be extremely helpful and informative. This is the first interface with Backstage.
Answer: Hi there, thanks for checking out Backstage! We have been helping people pursue their dreams for over five decades. If you are under the age of 18, you need parental consent in order to create an account. Additionally, if you are under the age of 16, a parent or guardian must use the site on your behalf. Please read this article for more information on what to do if you're under 16: https://help.backstage.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001000526-Users-Under-16 Please note, to apply for any casting notices, you must have a subscription. If your parents have any questions, please ask them to email us at [email protected]!
Answer: Hi Kyle, To see what's casting right now: www.backstage.com/casting To apply for casting notices, you must be a member. Please note that if you are under the age of 18, you do need parental consent in order to create an account. Additionally, if you are under the age of 16, a parent or guardian must be using the site on your behalf. You may refer to the below documentation for further information: https://backstage.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001000526-Users-Under-16. If you have further questions, email us directly at [email protected]!
Answer: Hi Carra, yes you can always turn off the auto renewal on your subscription through your Account Settings. If you have further questions, please email us at [email protected]!
Answer: Hi Sophia! Thanks for reaching out! We do occasionally have castings for Disney and Nickelodeon you can view all our castings here - https://www.backstage.com/casting/. Please note that if you're under 16 then you'll need to have a parent or guardian sign up for you! If you have any further questions you can contact us at [email protected].
Answer: Hello! Thanks for reaching out. While you'll need to have a parent sign up for you if you're 16 or younger, you can create a profile and with a subscription apply for any castings and extra roles that you find! You can learn more about Backstage and what we do here -https://backstage.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000746506-What-is-Backstage-.
Answer: Hi Sandy - Thanks for asking! Backstage does host a wide variety of casting opportunities around Atlanta, including a number of print and commercial gigs that may suit your tastes. Feel free to take a look at this quick search that I compiled for you below. You may need to adjust the age range to fit your needs, but the opportunities are there! If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact our Customer Service team at [email protected]. Hope this helps! https://bit.ly/2OV9wFS
Answer: A: Hi Ellie! Thanks for asking. Backstage users are free to cancel their subscriptions at any time, which is effective the same day the request is made. That said, you will retain access to the paid features for the period you have already paid for. For more information on cancellations, see the following: https://bit.ly/2K5Ty8Y Regarding your question about the professional profile, you can set one up without a subscription, but you will not have access to direct media uploads. As for submitting yourself for projects on Backstage, that is a subscriber-only feature. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you out!
Answer: Hi Susan! Great question. Backstage has a long history of being one of the best and most trusted sources for casting notices (and therefore auditions for real projects) in the industry. You can literally find thousands of roles for hundreds of projects casting on the platform each day, all of which are vetted for safety and legitimacy by our expert Casting team. Looking at Houston specifically, you can definitely find a number of great opportunities in the area. Here's a quick search that I just conducted for you, which lists out (as of 5/7/19) over 350 acting jobs within 100 miles of Houston: https://bit.ly/2J6g1n5 If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Service team at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you out!
Answer: Hello Amanda, that's correct: in order to apply to any role listed on Backstage you need a subscription. Here are more details on the benefits and costs of a subscription to Backstage.com: https://backstage.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000976826-Subscriptions-Benefits
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