THE PUBLICATIONS

These are some of the publications you can either read on the internet or subscribe to. While not a complete list, these are the most read by actors (and other show biz pros). We're sure that this list will continue to grow in time. If you have a publication you'd like to see here, drop us a note with info – using the 'Contact' link at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: To visit a site, just click on the graphic to the left of the listing.

Probably the most read weekly for actors in the U.S. Backstage always has interesting career related stories and a pretty decent section of casting info.

As the headline says, Variety is called the 'Bible' of Show Business. Daily (in Hollywood) is filled with news of production and biz. Very little casting info.

The Hollywood Reporter is also a daily trade paper (in Hollywood). Lots of news about production and other biz related info. Very little casting info.

Regularly publishes small booklets with contact lists of agents, casting directors, production companies and other special publications. See selection on web.

New York based weekly is filled with information about what's going on in town, career tips, and a good selection of what's casting.

UK's most popular and influential actor's newspaper and website. Career advice, information, resources and production info. Casting notices for subscribers.

Publishers of theatre programs for Broadway shows, they also have a wonderful website with lots of info, articles and links to helpful sites.

A must for actors in Los Angeles. This book is gotten by most casting directors and is where to post pics, resume, contacts, etc. Now has a web component!

A British version of a directory of actors. In use for 81 years, it is the first place to list. This is where actors publish their pics, CV's & contact information.

One of the most popular film related magazines also has a very nice website. Latest news about upcoming and current films and profiles of actors.

A publication of the Theatre Communications Group, this excellent magazine focuses on theatre issues and has lots of resources for theatre folk.

This is a wonderful magazine put out by Yale Drama School. Filled with great writing about the theater and theater arts. Some back issues available online.

New England Entertainment Digest is an online and offline publication dedicated to news, articles, and stuff of interest to New England show biz people.

Center Stage is an online monthly magazine with bi-weekly and occasional news breaking updates. Generally focused on African-American media folks.

Online magazine site with articles, information, and resources. Updated fairly regularly, you can find some stuff of interest here.

Acting Midwest eZine is an on-line magazine geared towards movie and stage actors, crew and production companies in Indiana, Kentucky & Ohio.

Online magazine about producing film and video, with many helpful resources, articles and how-to's - part of the Studio Daily collection of websites

MovieMaker is the nation's leading magazine on the art and business of making movies. The most widely read magazine on independent film in the world.

Database of box office statistics on motion pictures released from 1989 to the present, plus weekend preview and review. International grosses, monthly.

A very nice blog with interviews (as the name implies) and articles about the biz. Reviews, celebs, movie stars, directors, etc. Worth the visit.

---

HOME  |  ARTICLES  |  RESOURCES  |  ABOUT BOB  |  CONTACT  |  POLICIES 

DISCLAIMER & NOTICE All of the acting career advice and courses found on this site are meant for educational purposes only. Every effort has been made to give reasonable and competent advice and represent the products accurately, however Bob Fraser, Bob Fraser Productions, and Stage Door Media make no warrantee that the information provided on this site will be suitable or useful for all users. Any earnings discussed are not the norm and should not be construed to be typical.

The accomplishment of a professional acting career is not an easy task. Your results are a function of your actions. The author is not a lawyer, tax accountant or business advisor, so your decisions about those kinds of matters should be based on advice from a professional in those fields. Any error of fact, misspellings, or other errata are strictly unintentional. No portion of this site may be copied, transferred or reproduced by any means whatsoever without written permission of the copyright holder.