Backstage - Casting Calls

So I’m 11 and have been in 4 plays for a local acting company. It doesn’t pay or anything, it’s just for fun. But that’s how I discovered I love acting. I was playing my game and saw an ad for backstage and thought it would be perfect for a starting child actor. There are a lot of opportunities near me which is great (do note I live near LA, Hollywood, Santa Barbara). There aren’t a lot of opportunities for a girl my age but there are some, and I could definitely pass as 13-15. I’ve found two jobs so far, one is an extra with a few lines and another is a lead for a movie (I probably won’t get it but it can’t hurt to try). I haven’t applied to anything yet because I wanna ask my parents first. I don’t think it is a great app for someone unemployed or under 18 because based on the comments it is a very expensive app. But I do like just looking at what’s open and having experience looking for an acting job. The app seems very professional, organized, and neat. If it wasn’t so expensive I think a lot of talented actors of all ages could find jobs and make a living off of it. If you really think “I’m going to be a famous actor/actress” then go for it! But if you’re more like “acting is a fun hobby of mine” don’t bother getting the app, the sign up is way to complicated, and all the jobs ( even the ones you don’t get paid for) are way to expensive to apply to. On the bright side, if you’re a model or backstage crew member this app also helps you find jobs for that too! Hope this helps!

The app has a good interface, a decent amount of users that make it simple to find auditions in your area. BUT you HAVE to subscribe for a fee to be able to apply to ANYTHING, even unpaid roles. Unfortunately, being an actor means paying a lot already out of pocket for things like headshots, travel, etc. I'd gladly pay like $5/month for the convenience of the app but $20/month just to apply to ANYTHING is kind of ridiculous, especially for unpaid roles which means you won't make back what you spent on the app to find an audition, let alone be cast. I'll keep this app in my back pocket for a future when I can afford it, but for now there are other resources available for the same purpose and a cheaper price. Additionally, maybe it's just me, but it didn't seem clear initially that you needed a subscription to be able to apply for ANYTHING. It wasn't until after I filled out my profile, scrolled through the listings, and found something of interest that I found out you cannot apply to anything without a subscription. At this point I just don't see the cost equalling the value of the app unless MAYBE you're in an area with a high concentration of jobs. Sorry to the developers, I know you need to make money too and it really seems like a good app, I just simply can't afford it.

So, I’ve heard about backstage casting calls and it said it was a really good website to post your casting calls on, I’m 18 and a jr film director and I was looking for actors for 0$ anyways I absolutely loved the website I think it’s very professional and it’s easy to navigate and the layout is great anyways so my problem is and I’m kinda frustrated about it is the price, 25$ I can handle for a month but another 35$ to just post a job???? That’s insane, like I said I love it but it’s way too expensive, especially for independent filmmakers like myself and actors who are just getting started… I would definitely recommend the app but my suggestion is that if you don’t have a lot of money don’t bother to even get the app, I really hope they improve this in the future and make it more affordable! Thanks for making this app backstage, but I don’t like the pricing