January 24, 2008

(Columbia, MD) – Rep Stage, the professional theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), and Michael Stebbins, producing artistic director, have been featured in the newest edition of “How to be a Working Actor,” the unofficial “bible of the biz,” now in its fifth edition.  Stebbins is profiled in the chapter “Finding a Vehicle to Showcase Your Talent,” where he shares some of his experiences in theatre and offers insight into running a diverse and successful theatre company.  Rep Stage’s many achievements and awards are also highlighted in the chapter.

“Most young actors starting out will grab this book right off the shelf,” said Stebbins.  “It shows how doors are opened to actors and artists alike, and provides an overview of resources and opportunities that are available in the Big Apple as well as around the country. The authors felt that my life as a theatre artist, from New York to Rep Stage and HCC, would resonate with readers,” he said.  “It is an honor to be included in this fifth edition.”

“How to be a Working Actor: The Insider’s Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film, and Television,” authored by Mari Lyn Henry and Lynne Rogers and published by Back Stage Books, is now available at all major bookstores. 

Rep Stage is an Equity theatre now in its 15th season and is a member of both League of Washington Theatres and Baltimore Theatre Alliance.  The company is supported in part by Howard County Arts Council, Howard County Government, Columbia Foundation and Maryland State Arts Council, an agency funded by the state of Maryland and National Endowment for the Arts. Sponsors include Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC, Turf Valley Resort and Belmont Conference Center.  Howard Bank is the 2007-08 season partner.  For more information on Rep Stage, visit www.repstage.org.