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I've only one more week until the INSPY reading deadline for judges, so I have no new reviews to post. Instead, I decided to share some websites I find useful for theatre work.

I've only one more week until the INSPY reading deadline for judges, so I have no new reviews to post. Instead, I decided to share some websites I find useful for theatre work.

  • Playbill: you can browse through the latest job listings or search by company and state. I've found many local auditions and jobs here before they were announced in my area. It's also a good place to keep up with new shows and tours.
  • Broadwayworld: this site has a jobs section divided into Equity and Non-Equity; you can even subscribe via email to get the latest updates in your region. It's also the home of the popular Submissions Only theatre web series, which just wrapped its third season.
  • Offstage Jobs: it's not just a hilariously wonderful Twitter handle (complete with #theatrehoroscope), but an entire job listing site. I've even seen Assistant Director gigs listed. Thespians in larger cities should watch the "last minute" board: if you happen to be in the right place, at the right time, you can land some sweet gigs very quickly.
  • Stage Manager Network: this forum is a wealth of knowledge for Stage Managers, as well as a good place to blow off steam and receive encouragement. Be sure to check out the Uploaded Forms board for great paperwork templates, and help out others who may be looking for advice.

Part of my daily routine is to check each of these resources for new job opportunities. The other way I keep up with theatre news is to follow theatres on Twitter. I've found quite a few leads that showed up in a Tweet before they did anywhere else.

What about you? What resources do you find work best to book the job?