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Stage 32 · 14 Dec 2024
Hi Stage 32 community! As a PR consultant specializing in the sports and entertainment industries, I’ve had the pleasure of helping professionals amplify their stories and connect with the right audiences.One thing I’ve learned is that building relationships with media (including podcasts and blogs on this one) is as m…
Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2024
I'm thrilled to be joining the Mod Squad!My name is Dawn, and I'm based in Vancouver, Canada.I've been lurking around Stage32 for quite some time, but I'm really looking forward to stepping into a more active posting/"getting to know you"/interactive role here. I'm a novelist-turned scriptwriter-turned novelist (curren…
Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2024
Stage 32 is having an exclusive FREE virtual summit where top producers, film and television production executives, and film commissioners converge to discuss the state of film & TV production and how you can take advantage of the current landscape wherever you are in the world. There will even be a Q&A where you can a…
Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2024
Selena Gomez ("Emilia Pérez") & Saoirse Ronan ("Blitz" & "The Outrun") sit down to discuss portraying mothers, singing on-screen and why Selena "might be too old for the pop star life." They also bond over working with Meryl Streep in "Only Murders in the Building" and "Little Women."https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qCsqw…
Stage 32 · 10 Dec 2024
Make Your Acting Performance Powerful By Using This Technique https://youtu.be/gufEj0slOPo Transform your acting and deliver powerful acting performances with this great technique. I use it regularly. Let us know if you have any special tips for giving powerful performances.Leave your comment here and on the Channel.
Stage 32 · 9 Dec 2024
Hello Actros of Stage 32!I'm hankering to do another table read. I did one four years ago with my screenplays Piratessa and The Legend of The Toymaker. We had sooo much fun, but maybe it was because we were in covid lock-down, and we were desperate? Anyhow, I want to do it again. I have a new screenplay and it would he…
Stage 32 · 5 Dec 2024
Spread the word! We want this to be as EPIC and TIMELESS as Dolly herself!https://deadline.com/2024/12/dolly-parton-sets-open-casting-call-broadway-musical-1236195847/Who would YOU want to play on Broadway?
Stage 32 · 5 Dec 2024
Don’t miss this Friday’s Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram with Head of Stage 32's Community, Ashley Smith, & Community Manager, Kay Ross! You can tune in on the @Stage32 or @Stage32Scripts Instagram accounts every Friday at 10:00 am PT/ 1:00 pm ET, to keep up to date on all of the wonderful things happening…
Stage 32 · 4 Dec 2024
First reactions to Chalamet’s work in the film have been effusive, with some calling it “the performance of the year.” The trailer is officially out and included at the bottom of this Deadline article! What are your thoughts community, are you excited to see this performance?https://deadline.com/2024/12/bob-dylan-on-ti…
Stage 32 · 3 Dec 2024
Don't Ever Make These Self-Tape Mistakes: Casting Directors Hate Them https://youtu.be/1YKGJU8m-fY SHARE YOUR STORY: Do you have any suggestions or tips for people self-taping or know of common mistakes actors make when doing self-tapes? If so, please share it here so we can learn from you. If you haven't done this yet…
Stage 32 · 2 Dec 2024
Hope this post doesn’t make you hungry. I watched a limited series last night (The Madness on Netflix – incredible series!) where the main character was eating pizza and drinking, and I thought about this. Are there any techniques that actors use when eating and drinking in scenes so the food/drink doesn’t get in the w…
Stage 32 · 2 Dec 2024
You've found the perfect casting call that aligns perfectly with your acting style. You submit your materials, and now they’ve asked for a self-taped audition. How do you prepare to deliver your best performance? Let's hear your tips and strategies!
Stage 32 · 29 Nov 2024
Hello dear artist friends,I am Michele Lastella, Film director, actor, writer, and Acting Coach with Acting method implemented on all worldwide venues at New York Film Academy.After Covid, as many realized distribution changed, it's not studios anymore, its about platforms buying studios up.Being an insider of both the…
Stage 32 · 29 Nov 2024
Hello dear artist friends,I am Michele Lastella, Film director, actor, writer, and Acting Coach with Acting method implemented on all worldwide venues at New York Film Academy.After Covid, as many realized distribution changed, it's not studios anymore, its about platforms buying studios up.Being an insider of both the…
Stage 32 · 28 Nov 2024
Happy Thanksgiving to All the Amazing Creatives in the Stage 32 community!!! What a talent pool we are!!! Make this a Day of Giving Thanks for all you've done, will do and for all the events in your life that have created the creative artist you are in your chosen art form(s)... The good, the bad, and the joyful to the…
Stage 32 · 27 Nov 2024
Hey guys, as you know I just got approved for representation. I need to upload an acting reel for my resume. I put one together with all the projects that I've done. I would love some critique. Clip order? Maybe remove one of the clips? Should the duration be longer or shorter than 1:44? I would just love some help. Th…
Stage 32 · 26 Nov 2024
Found this fascinating especially with all the days and hours that go into Broadway: https://www.eonline.com/news/1410405/hamiltons-anthony-ramos-reveals-how-much-broadway-actors-really-make
Stage 32 · 26 Nov 2024
I really enjoyed this video of Andrew breaking down his most iconic roles and not just talking about the basics of the projects, but getting into detail about his process and approach for roles that challenged him.Did any of these insights surprise you? Do you have similar or different approaches to character work when…
Stage 32 · 26 Nov 2024
Self-Tape or In-Person Auditions: Which is Better For Actors https://youtu.be/CsMmbtGkn4Y Watch and discover the unique advantages and challenges of each audition format. How do you prefer to audition? Leave a comment and let us know.
Stage 32 · 21 Nov 2024
Casting director Laurie Records talks about social media and what advice she would give to #actors who are trying to build out their social media:“If you hate it, I would say then let it go. You do you. But if you have interest in it, be willing to put in the time, and that means daily or every other day. You need to b…
Stage 32 · 21 Nov 2024
hey guys! do you know the best representation agencies for acting and commercial roles in Michigan (Lansing and Detroit)?I’ve contacted a few, but I’m yet to find my ideal agency. let me know which ones you know of!
Stage 32 · 20 Nov 2024
You know, as actors we can often get into a zone where we are waiting for the roles to come to us, just lose napkins fluttering in the breeze waiting for some gust (booking) to sail us in some direction or another. Whether it's a soap or a blockbuster may not matter as long as we get to touch that special feeling that…
Stage 32 · 20 Nov 2024
For the third week of November Write Club, **Marla Sokoloff**, Screenwriter, Director, & Actress (The Merry Gentlemen, Rosé All Day, Betrayed By Love, Sweet On You), is having a **FREE Ask Me Anything in the Screenwriting Lounge**! The AMA is focused on “*Advice For Aspiring Screenwriters, Directors, & Actors.*”Join in…
Stage 32 · 20 Nov 2024
This Stage 32 system does not allow us to delete our accounts. This is incredibly CREEPY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is Stage 32 designed and run by CREEPS?
Stage 32 · 19 Nov 2024
Acting was so much fun, know i enjoy seeing people do it.
Stage 32 · 19 Nov 2024
Don't miss out on today's Stage 32 November Write Club LIVE Instagram Q&A with Screenwriter, Director, & Actress, Marla Sokoloff (The Merry Gentlemen, Rosé All Day, Betrayed By Love, Sweet On You)! Marla will be sharing advice, insights, and stories from her experiences growing up and working in the entertainment indus…
Stage 32 · 19 Nov 2024
How to Overcome Audition Anxiety | Acting Tips for Confidence https://youtu.be/6A0D9-cCR-4Have you ever struggled with audition anxiety? If so, watch and learn how to positively manage your performance anxiety. Have You Used Any Audition Techniques to Calm Down If you have any suggestions on how to feel less anxious du…
Stage 32 · 18 Nov 2024
I’ve noticed throughout my career, my preferred Acting Techniques have changed…In college I was taught more on the Stanvislosky /Meisner technique. Once I graduated college I found myself leaning completely into Meisner’s technique but for the past 3 years, I’ve been studying the Chubbuck technique with a certified Ch…
Stage 32 · 17 Nov 2024
Hi fellow creatives,I am a screenwriter from the Netherlands and would like to connect with fellowcreatives in this business. My biggest dream is to become a succesful scenarist and maybe moreRowan
Stage 32 · 15 Nov 2024
I'm Prince Acheampong, and I'm conducting a survey to understand the needs and challenges faced by creative professionals and industry leaders in the film and media space. Your feedback will help provide valuable insights into the current landscape of short-term opportunities and creative work.If you're a director, pro…
Stage 32 · 13 Nov 2024
I’ve been obsessed with Carol since I was a little girl. My mom and I used to watch reruns of the Carol Burnett show whenever we could find them on TV and I went through a phase where we played our VHS of Annie repeatedly. The Carol Burnett show still makes me laugh so hard I cry. To call her an icon is an understateme…
Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2024
How to Begin Acting With Zero Experience https://youtu.be/pDbvsFB5NjI Getting started in the acting industry is hard. I know. Although it was 40 years ago, I still remember not having a clue as to what I should be doing. Everything was guess work. Some things worked, others took me far away from what I should have done…
Stage 32 · 9 Nov 2024
Being November 9th and having the people of America having their say through their votes, the results of the election of 2024 are over. It would seem to me that "unity" is always the driving platform priority but no one really seems to want that. Democrats are constantly pushing division because their little districts…
Stage 32 · 8 Nov 2024
1.5 years ago, I was cast in an independent feature being shot here in Taiwan, after auditioning. I was offered a small speaking role, which is really all I wanted. The writer/director/producer was basically shooting the movie scene by scene over time on a shoestring budget, which I have no problem with. I knew they we…
Stage 32 · 6 Nov 2024
I received an audition that required a short monologue be performed looking directly into the camera. It fits on one page, so a teleprompter is not necessary. Do you spend an hour memorizing it and not worrying if you mess it up slightly? Is there a setup you use that allows you to look directly at the camera and see t…
Stage 32 · 5 Nov 2024
6 Common Mistakes New Actors Make in Auditions And How to Avoid Them https://youtu.be/Lk747bkO4k4 Breaking into the acting industry can be hard, especially when starting out. Many actors struggle with auditions, often making easily fixable, simple mistakes that hold them back from landing roles. In this video, we’ll re…
Stage 32 · 4 Nov 2024
In this Master Class of the Master and the best acting coach in the World GERMAN CHEKHOSLAVSKI, you won't learn for sure how to play drunk, but you can try. GERMAN CHEKHOSLAVSKI tells the story of how he met Jack Nicholson on the set of his friend Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining". What impact did he make on some "The Sh…
Stage 32 · 2 Nov 2024
(https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/juno-temple-in-conversation-with-miles-teller)
Stage 32 · 2 Nov 2024
Just wrapped up one of my first acting clip where I fully memorized short lines and acted with someone else on the other end. Three days ago, I couldn’t remember any of it, but after studying for 3.5 days and listening to the script on Speechify until it became an earworm, I was able to recite 95% without notes and spe…
Stage 32 · 2 Nov 2024
A good listen: https://slate.com/podcasts/working/2024/03/acting-tips-beginners-and-experts
Stage 32 · 31 Oct 2024
Hey, Performers!Don’t miss this Friday’s Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram withHead of Stage 32's Community, Ashley Smith, & Community Manager, Kay Ross! You can tune in on the @Stage32 or @Stage32Scripts Instagram accounts every Friday at 10:00 am PT/ 1:00 pm ET, to keep up to date on all of the wonderful t…
Stage 32 · 30 Oct 2024
Hi everyone~ this is just a random question more than anything but is it very hard to get into voice acting? What do you absolutely need to do first, for instance?
Stage 32 · 29 Oct 2024
As a director (and directing coach) I am really interested in hearing from actors. We get a lot of advice from directors on how to work with actors which is of course very interesting but many times not that useful. How about we open the conversation and let the actors tell us what works for them, what doesn't work, wh…
Stage 32 · 29 Oct 2024
WHAT Makes Actors GREAT Actors? Part 1https://youtu.be/_iSiOa02aQoI interviewed 5 people, to gain insight on what makes a Great Actor in their craft. Writer- ZNation, Black Summer - Daniel Schaefer Production Assistant, Director, Writer - Jessica ToDirector, Writer - Tim EarnheartDirector, Writer - Seth ChristianTalent…
Stage 32 · 29 Oct 2024
I've been diving into a lot of YouTube courses and online resources lately, and I'm learning so much that my previous acting classes didn’t cover. It’s becoming clear to me that truly embodying a character goes beyond just memorizing lines. You have to understand the character, bring them to life, know the backstory, a…
Stage 32 · 29 Oct 2024
Here Are 5 Powerful Reasons For Declining Acting Jobs https://youtu.be/4lcwsWffq5U Out of nearly 1,300 bookings, I have turned down less than 10 auditions/jobs. It is hard for me to turn down work. However, it is essential that we say no to offers in certain circumstances. Watch the video - https://youtu.be/4lcwsWffq5U…
Stage 32 · 26 Oct 2024
Other than writing, I have zero experience in getting a film made. I have private funding for a small film but need suggestions on the right person for taking it the rest of the way. What skillset/role should I be looking for to take the cash/the script - and handle all production elements to get it made?
Stage 32 · 24 Oct 2024
Mom and Dad Having a parental look will go a long way for commercial auditions and day players. Having a solid cardigan or polo you can throw on to look approachable and relatable can suggest the role. You want to look a little conservative.Flirty If it’s within your range, having a flirty or seductive look might be so…
