Backstage, Casting Networks, Actors Access These days there are a gazillion sites offering casting and audition info and tantalizing promises to those chasing stardom. But how do you know if a site is legit and whether a casting will result in a booking…or maybe a terrifying encounter...

What? Don’t models and actors always need to do what their agents instruct them to do? Well, yes, generally, but you also have to do MORE. For example, my son had an audition for A Christmas Story, the Musical. He was told to have his song book and prepare a story or joke. I e-mailed...