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Whether it’s acrobatics in front of the step-and-repeat (yes, that happened), a diverse group of women coming up with a Web series pitch in the bathroom (that happened, too), or actors meeting CDs who will later call them in (like May guest Lori Malkin), you never know what the Backstage Actor Networking Event will hold. The monthly meet up brings hundreds of actors to a swank Flatiron lounge for a night of cheap drinks, good times, and easy networking, joined this month by industry guests Scott Wojcik of Wojcik/Seay Casting and agent Michael Rodriguez of the Roster Agency. In his recent Bu Webinar “Become a Memorable Performer,” acting teacher and session director Shaan Sharma spoke about the importance of relationships when building an acting career. “As a professional actor you need people who can put you on tape, and who can rehearse with you, and motivate you to continue to stay committed.

Spring At The Willowbrook Inn, a new play by Jonathan Van Dyke, will receive an industry reading in New York on November 19 and 20, 2014, starring four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis Jeffrey, Sean McDermott Miss Saigon, Silence The Musical, Jason Patrick Sands Chicago, and Justin Lore Forbidden Broadway, Disney's Finding Nemo. Directed by Scott Wojcik and conceived by Doug Evans, Spring At The Willowbrook Inn is the winner of the Outstanding Production Award as well as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play Jason Patrick Sands at the Fresh Fruit Festival 2012.

Backstage’s popular actor networking event is back, and on Shakespeare’s 450th birthday, no less! Backstage will be hosting 100+ actors, singers, and dancers tonight, Wednesday, April 23, at Van Diemens Bar for the social event that has become a staple for any New York actor. We will also be hosting two industry guests that will be hanging out and mingling with the event attendees. First will be Michael Rodriguez, agent and owner of The Roster Agency. Rodriguez has taught at multiple Backstage University events, and Backstage is thrilled to have him back for this gathering. Backstage also has casting director Scott Wojcik, partner at Wojcik-Seay Casting. Wojcik casts everything from New York theater, to national tours and regional theater, to numerous commercials for clients like Verizon, Canon, Capital One, and HBO. He also has taught several musical theater audition classes for Backstage University, and is always an attendee favorite. With your ticket price,...