Backstage

I unexpectedly stopped getting my weekly digital backstage. I didn't notice at first and when I did I realize it had been quite a while. I emailed them to take care of it. They did and gave me a partial credit on my next subscription renewal. They could have easily said no but they made it a priority to help me out. Not sure what happened to my subscription months ago but it doesn't matter. All subscriptions are up to date and they gave me some of my money back.

They are a great resource for all actors, especially those just starting out, like myself. They have real opportunities and anytime there's a possibility of a scam-- they take the steps needed to take a casting down and keep actors safe. As for billing, you get an email noticethe same way you would from a subscription to Netflix or Hulu plus etc. They're the most trusted database out there in my opinion and have been around since 1960 for a reason.

Backstage is the best! Their postings are so helpful and it is so easy to submit through their website. I have gotten many jobs through Backstage and am so grateful for the wonderful service you provide for actors and everyone in the entertainment industry. I also just had the pleasure of asking for help with something on your website and their support staff was so awesome and answered my question quickly and much more thoroughly than I expected. Thanks so much Backstage and keep doing what you're doing :)! !

Cancelled my subscription after the first month (even though I didn't even know I was subscribed, luckily I checked) and was still charged for 2 more months after that. The site didn't let me cancel and support was no help. They just tell you refunds are not available. Very annoying considering I tried to make sure this didn't happen to me and it still did. Not even sure if I'm cancelled now because it said the same thing last time and I still got charged again and again. Would NOT recommend giving them your credit card Info. Also if I get an automated reply to this review saying to email them at customer service and that they are sorry. I already did. No help, said refunds are not available. Also did NOT receive any emails about getting rebilled or that a payment was coming up. I have checked my email and nothing like that had been sent, so that is just not true.

I love backstage! Backstage really helped me to find auditioning roles from network channels such as HBO, Netflix, Disney, Nick and so much more. This website has roles for movies and TV shows that can suit everybody. I love this website and i hope everyone else does too!

I highly recommend Backstage to all actors and entertainment professionals! It's easy to use, has amazing jobs and the support team is always prompt to reply and address your concerns. I've been using Backstage for many years and couldn't be happier. Thank you!

Here's my Honest review no fluff no exaggerations. While the concept of the site is wonderful. It is poorly executed with a terrible design/interphase. I will say the backstage is great if you want to get Spam for everything but professional gigs. I won't even get into the Spam emails that are sent out x100 times a day. I have been on the site off and on for 8 years I have YET to land a single professional gig. What backstage west needs is a Rehaul and new management. Once they improve the site I am sure casting professional will use it more

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.

I am very disappointed. They charged my credit card without consent. I did not receive notice nor a receipt. When contacting them, they said I was 2 days late for receiving a refund as it is outside the 10 day policy. I just received my credit card statement to find out about the charge. The initial subscription was made by my daughter who no longer has a card in her name, the card number no longer exists but they pushed the charge through to me as I was linked to her at that time, even though her number was declined. I would like to know how it is good business practice to charge me without contacting me. I would like to know how it is that I can dispute this charge within their 10 day policy when it takes that long to receive the statement? I called them 2 days after the posting date of the transaction and they were not willing to refund me.

Make sure you read the fine print on auto renew! My daughter got 2 leads and one guy wanted to meet her at a Starbucks. Very shady! I was charged the following year for the renewal and I tried to cancel. Can't get anyone on the phone but someone emailed me. Because it was after they charged my credit card it was basically tough $#*! we got your money already! Its too late to get a refund but we can cancel your subscription. Which they did. They canceled it but kept the money. I have never had a legitimate company cancel my subscription and keep my money.
Beware!

Backstage fooled me once, but a second time, they won't. While I was a paying member, I got a few invites to audition. When I realized membership wasn't worth it, I decided to cancel at the end of the period I signed up for. Once I wasn't a member, my email was filled with invites! I mean, several every week compared to one or two in a month. I believe that Backstage somehow "promotes" your profile while you don't pay to get you to come back. Once you pay, forget about it! Sorry, I'm not biting again!