The 16 letter password requiers you to set a passphrase and not a code
So either my password is invalid because it is not a phrase
Or the password wont be accepted due to "words that are too commonly used"
I then tried to use an AI generator and Lorem Ipsum to try and mitigate this and it did not work
Long passwords are proven to be ineffective anyway, and AI can test multiple lengths simultaneously, making the long password an obstacle for only the user
Ineffective site that favors "appearance" over functionality 1/10
I tried to cancel my subscription months ago, as I was never using it (relevant opportunities were rarely, if ever, posted). I got the whole "we're sorry to see you cancel" page, only to see a charge on my account today of $119.
Hi Olivia! I'm sorry to hear that you had trouble cancelling your subscription. If you haven't already, please contact our support team directly at customers@backstage.com to request a cancellation and refund as soon as possible.
Basically, I like Backstage. It does what it is meant to do to help actors search for projects. However, the only way to get human help is either writing an email for which they give you a form to submit or use the chat feature for texting. Well, I needed help for an issue, so I emailed them first. Never heard back.
So, I used the chat feature which would have been a lot easier if I had the opportunity to speak to a live agent over the phone. I finally got an answer to help me, but it was very frustrating to get via text messaging. I hate when companies won't assign real live agents to help people via telephone.
Hi Meryl, thank you for sharing your feedback. Please note that we have a very small support team that handles live chat, voicemails, and emails all at the same time. Unfortunately, we do not have the manpower to also answer live phone calls at the same time. Please note that the reason you did not receive an email is because we already assisted you via live chat. If you have further questions that were not addressed via the live chat, you are welcome to send us a new email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that if you prefer a phone call, you can always request to schedule a phone call with a representative. Please reach out to us directly at customers@backstage.com if you have any other questions or feedback about our service!
The most toxic and disrespectful staff in the history of customer service. Have had to deal with them about a dozen times over 10 years and have never had a positive interaction. They act personally victimized and turn emotionally abusive if you have the audacity to point out any technical glitch, no matter how much you're paying them for this service. This is consistent with every single individual at the company I've spoken to.
Hi Emily, we're sorry to hear that you've had an unpleasant experience interacting with our Customer Support Team. Please email us at customers@backstage.com with the subject line 'Sitejabber Review' so we can investigate this matter further. Thanks in advance!
I enjoyed browsing acting opportunities that earn extra cash. However, most of them are for people who are professional actors or student. It is advised to have advanced equipment for most roles available like recording and camera equipment.
Hi Svetlana, thank you for leaving us a review about your experience on Backstage! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions by emailing our support team at customers@backstage.com.
I had an incredible several years as a dancer subscribed to Backstage. It truly helped me with my career! When I needed a refund after forgetting about auto pay and being in a different place in my life, sweet Andreea was so helpful and kind, and gave me a refund when she didn't have to! Thank you for everything, Backstage and Andreea!
Hi Kelly, thank you for your lovely review and the shout out for Andreea and our support team! We're thrilled to hear that we were able to be a part of your dancing journey and wish you the best with your future endeavors :)
Not only is Backstage a great way to make extra money and be exposed to many different products and agencies, it's also a company that quickly responds whenever I have a question. It's always wonderful to know that my needs are taken care of quickly and efficiently.
Hi Ethel, thank you for taking the time to leave our team a kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your experience on Backstage. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns!
Not only is this the place to find hundreds of acting or voiceover gigs, the company has one of the best customer service service departments that I have seen. They are friendly, professional, and always resolve things quickly.
Whether you're a seasoned talent or trying to get a foot in, there are all sorts of castings for all types of talents or staff. The platform is easy to use and the navigation is easy.
The search could use more filter to better narrow down searches/results.
Hi Sonia, thank you for taking the time to leave us your kind feedback! Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any other suggestions by emailing customers@backstage.com.
Exceptional venue for gearing oneself to prolific opportunities and performing longevity.
Thanks kindly to Pauline, consultant, for her altruism, brilliance and vibrant zeal, God Bless all your performing team. +
Hi Christina, thank you for your kind review! I'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Pauline and the team. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team at any time if you have any other questions! Happy Holidays!
I had problems with my Backstage account and my log in. Hence, I asked helped to the client service in the app and I was very satisfied. Daniel was very helpful and patient in guiding me to log back into my account. Excellent client service!
Hi Sofia, we're thrilled to hear that you've had a great experience with our support team. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need help with anything else!
Backstage is an excellent value. I say this not only for vetting the potential acting/modeling opportunities out there, but also the customer support. When you have a question, they respond very promptly and helpfully. There are a lot of scams out there. Ones even including emails saying they found you through backstage when they are working a scam. Backstage customer support will say if it's a scam or not
Hi Spiro, thank you for your kind feedback! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience on Backstage. Please always feel free to reach out to our support team if you need assistance with your account.
Backstage is a brilliant platform for artists, actors, and crew to exert their skills and find projects and springboard their careers
I had only positive and exceptionally professional experience whilst with them
Thankyou Backstage!
Hi Nikki, thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you've had a positive experience on Backstage. Please always feel free to reach out to our support team at any time if you need assistance with your Backstage account at customers@backstage.com!
Criminals. I cancelled 2 yrs ago and they keep charging me, a lot. And provide nothing.
You cannot call them. So I've emailed, posted, left a voice mail. Better Business Bureau is next.
Hi Nolan! We're sorry to hear you're having trouble cancelling your subscription. If you've emailed and left us a voicemail, our support team will get back to you as soon as possible. Please note that we do not have a live call center, as we are a small team that handles emails, voicemails, and live chats at the same time. Please note that there is also a self-cancel option through your Account Settings, though it can only be used to turn off the auto renewal on the subscription. If it's been over 48 hours since you emailed/left a voicemail, please send us another email with the subject line 'Sitejabber Review' and I will be on the lookout. Thanks in advance!
I understand this is a business, but to ask starving people for $200 monthly is heinous. Oh sorry 100$ because they give u such a gracious discount. Can't wait til we're in charge and make some damn CHANGE
Hi Joseph, the screenshot you attached shows that you were looking at an annual subscription, not a monthly subscription. Please note that our monthly subscription is $24.95/month, not $200/month. Backstage.com offers casting opportunities for actors and others in the film, television, and theater communities. In order to best support and maintain this service, users need to purchase a subscription in order to be able to apply to the casting notices posted on our site. This is not unlike other sites that offer access to castings.
Backstage has furnished a plethora of VO jobs, but their range of jobs offered is too wide. I'm an 86-year old man, and my voice can pass for 45 years up, but I get constant calls for women, children etc. I spend at least an hour a day searching through leads that simply do not fit my voice. Then Backstage shows me a disclaimer saying my age range (45-86) does not meet the requirement of the VO submitted. They should apply the parameters more closely to mine.
Hi David! If you're receiving casting alerts for notices that don't pertain to you, it sounds like you don't have your saved searches set up with specific filters in place. Please reach out to us directly at customers@backstage.com for assistance, and we'd be happy to help!
I remember when Backstage was THE foreground for entertainment and casting (before actors access et-el) Every actor, director etc. I knew used it. Now It since seems more a flop ground for low budget and volunteer projects no one wants. Why pay the 6 or 12 month membership fee for that? Makes no sense. I know that I've never gotten contacted for anything local whatnot, and I have the free profile. What happened to Backstage?
Hi Nettie, thanks for your feedback.
Please note that the reason you're receiving multiple emails and alerts for notices you are not interested in is because you've created multiple saved searches, some of which do not have the filters you want selected. Without specific filters like location and production type filtered out, you'll understandably receive notifications for every notice posted on Backstage.
If you look carefully at your screenshot, that email notification was for a saved search that you created named 'eaglegrad16'. I recommend deleting all of your saved searches and creating a brand new one that encompasses everything you're looking for. You can read more about how to do this here: https://help.backstage.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000994046-How-to-Search-for-Casting-Opportunities-and-Create-Saved-Searches.
We encourage you to contact us directly for assistance with any concerns or issues like this in the future via email at customers@backstage.com!
I signed up my 12 yes old son. I didn't get advice on how to use the website or if we had done it correctly. Never received an email or message from them. But now it's time to renew and guess what! Now finally being contacted that they need my new credit card information.
Hi Marie,
We're sorry to hear that you were unsatisfied with your subscription. Backstage is a self submission casting platform that is similar to other job sites like Indeed.com where you can look for and apply to jobs directly through the website. We are not a talent agency, so we do not personally represent the talent who join Backstage, nor do we apply to jobs on your behalf. We encourage any users who have questions or would like feedback on their profile/applications to reach out to us directly at customers@backstage.com. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions!
They don't verify that jobs posted on their website are legit so you end up applying to more scams than real jobs.
Their customer service doesn't care that scammers now have all your personal information and they're extremely rude.
Hi Ady,
I'm sorry to hear that you encountered a scam on Backstage. We take the safety of our users seriously. When a casting call is posted on Backstage, it's automatically labeled as being an un-reviewed 'Instant' item with a scam-prevention warning. Then Backstage's team of casting specialists check every item for authenticity, at which point potential scams are promptly removed. Additionally, Backstage carefully monitors for suspicious site activity and examines feedback from the acting community to identify and eliminate any potential scams that may have slipped through the cracks. We also recently implemented a more secure background check system that we hope will track anything that was missed due to human error.
Please email us at customers@backstage.com and we'd be happy to investigate this for you further! - Stephanie
It a good site to gain experience but most jobs are not paid. It is no good for people looking for jobs on crew like make-up because you still have to put in your head shot and playing age, even though it is not relevant to you.
I'm very disappointed because it could be so much better if done properly. I've asked them to close my account. I hope they can do that right!
Please read reviews before purchasing subscription to this site. I have not received any auditions on his site... same listings posted on other sites Ive been called in for. Customer service is horrible, they are only interested in getting your money. BeWARE of this SCAM site.
Hi London,
Thank you for your feedback - we apologize if you were unhappy with our service.
I just wanted to clarify a few things about scams.
In 2017 almost 40,000 casting calls were posted on Backstage, and only an extreme minority (~1%) were possible scams, all of which were removed within a few hours of going up. When a casting call is posted on Backstage, it's automatically labeled as being an un-reviewed 'Instant' item with a scam-prevention warning. Then Backstage's team of casting specialists check every item for authenticity, at which point potential scams are promptly removed. Additionally, Backstage carefully monitors for suspicious site activity and examines feedback from the acting community to identify and eliminate any potential scams that may have slipped through the cracks. Backstage is successfully used to cast more than 100,000 legitimate roles every year, and has been the most trusted name in casting for more than 50 years.
If you are interested in learning more about our scam-prevention process, we'd be happy to discuss it at customers@backstage.com. We'd also be give you any other feedback or help regarding your subscription.
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 customers@backstage.com!
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 customers@backstage.com!
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 customers@backstage.com!
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 customers@backstage.com.
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 customers@backstage.com. 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 customers@backstage.com 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 customers@backstage.com 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
Backstage has a rating of 2.6 stars from 291 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers dissatisfied with Backstage most frequently mention credit card, free trial and last year. Backstage ranks 3rd among Talent Agency sites.
Hi Victor! Please note that you do not need to use a phrase. You can use a password generator like LastPass' to create a password if you cannot create one yourself. Please feel free to reach out to our support team at customers@backstage. Com for further assistance.