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Stage 32 · 7 Jun 2025
I was heartened to read that Idris Elba dreams of building cinemas in Africa and wants to keep the stories originating from Africa in the hands of African film makers. Article here https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jun/05/idris-elba-i-want-to-build-the-african-odeon?I always feel victorious reading about creatives…
Stage 32 · 6 Jun 2025
In this "Actors on Actors" interview Parker Posey tells Lisa Kudrow that her role in "White Lotus" "hit close to home. Have you had a part that you felt you were born to play? A character who was so like you it was fun and easy?https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/parker-posey-lisa-kudrow-white-lotus-friends-1236414695/
Stage 32 · 6 Jun 2025
Hey everyone! I’m Brandon Keeton, one of the new moderators here in the Actors lounge. I just wanted to drop by and say hi. I just had my first co star on Netflix drop yesterday. Season 2, Episode 6 of the show “Tires”. Blink and you’ll miss it! lol! In addition to Acting, I also write, direct and Produce. I’m…
Stage 32 · 5 Jun 2025
What do you do on your free time when you're a billionaire movie mogul? You fly giant remote controlled passenger jets on your estate. Yes, Terry Perry has his own airstrip on his property for this hobby, and he seems to fly this massive jet over his Atlanta mansion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81T7uZluhWc
Stage 32 · 4 Jun 2025
Happy Wednesday, Mod Squad!We’re halfway through the week, and it’s the perfect time to check in with each other and keep the community momentum going strong.How are you doing? Anything exciting happening on or off Stage 32 for you this week?This week’s Moderator Challenge:Start a meaningful conversation in any lounge…
Stage 32 · 3 Jun 2025
I lived in New York in 1991. I worked as an extra on Malcolm "X" and then "Boomerang". This opened the door for me to join SAG. I fondly recall seeing a cattle call announcement somewhere, probably in "Back Stage" for a Woody Allen picture. What made this cattle call special is that Woody meets everyone applying to be…
Stage 32 · 3 Jun 2025
Movie studios, networks and streaming services are struggling after the strikes and pandemic; however, as an actor I am seeing many opportunities. So far, I've auditioned for two indie feature films, countless short films and vertical series. So... to any actors out there who have dreams of working in Hollywood, consid…
Stage 32 · 3 Jun 2025
If you have a business, you need customers coming into your shop or store buying your products and through doing a very thorough job, word of mouth gets out and your store increases in business and one starts to see that the struggles and sacrifices they made to get to make their dreams come through, have paid off. Tha…
Stage 32 · 3 Jun 2025
For many actors, working as an extra is the first on-set experience you get. It’s a chance to observe the flow of a professional production, pick up unspoken industry etiquette, and sometimes make connections that lead to future opportunities.But it can also come with long hours, limited direction, and the challenge of…
Stage 32 · 2 Jun 2025
The #1 Acting Advice That DESTROYS Careers (Here’s Why To Avoid It)https://youtu.be/lQ1gH_RwmnwHave you received helpful or horrible advice? Share it here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 31 May 2025
I learned a valuable lesson today. Once you identify your castable look(s) as a day player actor, the next step is to identify your character's motivation(s) when auditioning. Day players may have a single line or a few lines, so there's nothing really there for you to draw upon, and that is why "motivation" is key..…
Stage 32 · 31 May 2025
As I gear up for a performance in July I start to feel anxiety about line learning. I feel it is not my strong point and imagine others, especially younger others, find it a lot easier. I've tried just learning them mechanically, walking as I say the lines and changing direction once I get to a full stop. I've also use…
Stage 32 · 31 May 2025
A little article I wrote with useful tips for actors on how to get the most optimal and presentable headshot. I am a headshot photographer from London, specialising in acting headshot photography, and I thought I might share some of my expertise with you all. We all know how important headshots are for professional act…
Stage 32 · 30 May 2025
What is your dream acting job? What Genre or Franchise would you love to be in? For me it's Star Trek. I love sci-fi. Star Trek The Next Generation was my favorite show when I was a child. The new iteration is awesome. I would full on nerd out if I got cast in Star Trek.
Stage 32 · 30 May 2025
This is a first. I auditioned for a day player role this morning--self-tape. Later today, production announced a change in venue. The shoot will not take place in Los Angeles. It is moving to Atlanta. This means all the work I put into my audition is out the window. They will hire an Atlanta local hire. Sometimes you j…
Stage 32 · 30 May 2025
Hi team! I just posted a job for actors in the ATL area for my screenplay Dumbbell. It's in the jobs tab. If you know anyone please send them my way! Mush love!
Stage 32 · 30 May 2025
"If I had fifty-three minutes to spend as I liked, I should walk at my leisure toward a spring of fresh water." A quote from a beautiful book that you will find in this video (please check the link in the comments) about the modern relationship between art and AI. Is this tech going to spell the end of creativity and i…
Stage 32 · 29 May 2025
I fell into a common trap back when I was a kid studying acting at the Maryland Academy of Dramatic Arts in Bethesda. I convinced myself that I was destined to be a star. But in late March, I made a significant course correction. I made the intentional decision to focus solely on day player roles.That shift changed eve…
Stage 32 · 28 May 2025
Are you new to Stage 32 or looking to get more out of your time here?Learn how to build meaningful industry connections, explore resources, and get live tips for making Stage 32 work for you. Plus, join in on a live challenge for your chance to win a FREE Stage 32 Webinar or Executive Pitch Session!Register for free: h…
Stage 32 · 28 May 2025
Hello everyone.My name is Berthe Tanwo Njole and I'm a Belgium based actor. Our film, Mind of Thoughts, has reached the quarter-finals of the Stage 32 Short Film Contest ! We're very happy and grateful. We can't express what this means to us. Thanks to Stage 32 Team
Stage 32 · 27 May 2025
so I’ve been moving forward very slowly in my career for years, playing it very safe. And I now feel like it’s time to take some risks and just plunge into the unknown.as it stands right now I work a full time job and the schedule completely prevents me from attending classes and going to booking without fear of losing…
Stage 32 · 27 May 2025
2 Proven Tips That Get Actors Commercial Modeling Jobs https://youtu.be/WU4NfwfQsUs Do you have any tips for getting commercial modeling jobs? If so, share it so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 25 May 2025
Is there a particular TV character that you could totally see yourself playing? Age and type appropriate. For me, it would be Agent Isobel Castille on FBI. I'm not hispanic but ethnicity doesn't matter for the purposes of my question.
Stage 32 · 24 May 2025
I just read this interview with Jenny Slate and it pulled me in. She talks about those moments of kismet—when life hands you an opportunity that might be disguised as loss, pain, or fear. In Dying for Sex, her character’s transformation comes through a terrifying diagnosis, yet it’s that exact “dark parcel” that opens…
Stage 32 · 22 May 2025
"*It’s the biggest note I hear directors, casting directors, and coaches give when actors are too tense, rigid, stuck in their heads, or overacting… ‘Just be yourself’, ‘Relax’ or ‘Know that you are enough’...*" — Rebecca ReaneyIn today's blog, Rebecca shares three behaviors that prevent actors from ever feeling that t…
Stage 32 · 22 May 2025
Posted something for the Acting Lounge, but I don’t think it went through. Will try again.As a storyboard artist, I work/collaborate with actors and filmmakers, discuss the script, find the tone of the film. Once I get the script, I start visualizing and drawing the scenes to capture the overall mood of the script. Suc…
Stage 32 · 21 May 2025
I'm seeking a literary agent located in either the Los Angeles area or Texas. This would be for a thriller topic book. Does anyone have a referral? Thanks!
Stage 32 · 20 May 2025
Talk about adding pressure to an acting gig! ““On my second day on House of the Dragon, one of the — I’m not gonna say who, but someone very high up — pulled me aside and was like, ‘Um, we’re gonna get you an acting coach,’” Alcock said on the late-night show.”Has anything like this happened to you? How would you addre…
Stage 32 · 20 May 2025
Matthew Cornwell (full-time actor, SAG-AFTRA member, and co-founder of Get Taped) wrote a must-read blog about self tapes. If you have any questions about self tapes or experiences making self tapes, drop them in the blog comments. www.stage32.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-the-self-tape-4100
Stage 32 · 19 May 2025
BEWARE: My Image Was Stolen- Here's How I Got Paidhttps://youtu.be/qP38LHkKw2ALearn how I discovered my image was stolen and used illegallyin an ad campaign. And, how I got paid for this theft.Have you ever had your image stolen? If so, share it so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 19 May 2025
RB shares, that industry conversations often end with, “What else do you have?” and that means staying in motion creatively and having more than one script as a writer. Curious what projects members in here are currently juggling whether it be writing projects, acting projects or other creative projects? I"m juggling p…
Stage 32 · 18 May 2025
Normally I post educational videos from my YouTube channel.Today, I'm posting silliness. My wife and I are launching a sketch comedy show in July, and as we try to build awareness and momentum, we're releasing some shorter sketches on our new channel, The Brooke & Matt Show. This one imagines the ridiculous scenario wh…
Stage 32 · 17 May 2025
I wanted to reach out to any actors on the East Coast, especially in the New York and Connecticut area. I often direct my plays and scripts for festivals and would like to expand my network of actors. Unfortunately, in most cases these festivals do not pay, so there is no budget to compensate the actors. I would like t…
Stage 32 · 17 May 2025
Welcome dramas from all over the world to come to China for a tour and exchange ideas.
Stage 32 · 14 May 2025
Hey I just got feedback from "Andy Richley" on a reality show pitch I sent to him for a project I created entitled "Trailer Park Girls". Hi feedback was excellent. I am not saying that he loved eveything about my project, LOL, but what he did say was really invaluable to me and the project. He gave me some really acti…
Stage 32 · 14 May 2025
You submitted for a role and got asked to send in a self-tape. The due date is a week from now. Now what?!As an independent filmmaker/producer who casts his own projects — here’s what I look for:Be prompt. Don’t wait until the last day. And please don’t email the casting director to say you’re busy and might be late. …
Stage 32 · 13 May 2025
Hi. I have recently returned to my acting training and have been reflecting on my journey. In particular how acting has transformed me off-stage. I feel more connected to my body and my instincts. I'm more trusting of them and bolder about going for what I want in terms of professional goals (to act, to coach actors an…
Stage 32 · 12 May 2025
As an actor, or a singer what are your thoughts on this? How would you handle it if it happened to you? Is it a violation of SAG AFTRA agreement? https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-rehearsal-nathan-fielder-fake-singing-show-contestant-1236393533/
Stage 32 · 12 May 2025
FIND FREE Self-Tape Readers For Actors: The Method Nobody Discusseshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3ed3pJXirEAre you struggling to find quality readers for your self-tapes?I'll show you my simple approach that's helped hundreds of actors create professional-quality self-tapes from anywhere, anytime and costs NOTHING.D…
Stage 32 · 12 May 2025
Hi! I worked as a screenwriter in Russia for many years and now live in Israel where I became a director. (https://filmfreeway.com/AlexanderDetkov) My short film "BEFORE THE BARMITSVA" has won several international awards. I am currently developing new projects for cinema and streaming platforms and am looking for a co…
Stage 32 · 11 May 2025
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SfdU5R4WaOunSxyzPCUQZJGgGk4_Aos0/view?usp=drivesdk. true crime story of my father murder
Stage 32 · 9 May 2025
Hi everyone,My name is Kaoutar, I’m a 19-year-old aspiring actress from France.I’m currently learning English intensively and training daily to improve my acting skills, as I plan to start my international acting career next year, especially in North America.Even though I’m just starting out, I’m passionate, determined…
Stage 32 · 8 May 2025
As an actor, the arrival of artificial intelligence in the film industry stirs a mix of emotions in me, but more than fear, it serves as a reminder of how the industry has always evolved with technology. Every major breakthrough in cinema has initially been met with fear, but over time, we've adapted, gotten used to it…
Stage 32 · 8 May 2025
Last month, I took the leap and committed to my acting career full-time. I quickly discovered that marketing yourself for day player roles is a different process compared to submitting for supporting or lead roles. In fact, day player casting is quite similar to extras casting when it comes to how actors present their…
Stage 32 · 8 May 2025
BURIED IN SILENCEA True Story of Murder, Deceit, and a Fight for JusticeI stayed in my father's house… while his killers slept just rooms away.They told me he was missing.But he wasn’t.He was buried — in a shallow grave under a shed they just bought — just feet from where I stood.I slept in that house while they lied t…
Stage 32 · 8 May 2025
What role has been your most challenging to take on? One that you thought you had in the bag, but really struggled to connect with? For me, Laura in THE GLASS MENAGARIE was more difficult than I thought. I had no trouble with the lines, but my acting teacher kept telling me I was missing the essence of Laura. It wasn't…
Stage 32 · 8 May 2025
For decades, cinema has been portrayed as a world of dreams, fame, and artistic expression. But behind the cameras lies a much darker reality: the systematic abuse of power by producers, directors, and influential figures—especially toward young actors and actresses.The combination of wealth, prestige, and control over…
Stage 32 · 7 May 2025
Not long ago, I had the opportunity to share the stage with an actor who lives with an intellectual disability. It wasn’t a “different” experience in the condescending sense of the word. It was demanding, eye-opening, and deeply human.Many in the industry still wonder —often silently— whether it’s “worth it” to include…
Stage 32 · 7 May 2025
"Season 6 kicks off with DaJuan Johnson breaking down the current State of the Industry—what’s shifting, what’s working, and what actors need to know now."https://thinkbiggerpodcast.libsyn.com/ep-601-state-of-the-industry
Stage 32 · 5 May 2025
I’m not an actor—I'm an independent director/producer who regularly casts for projects.Here are some tips I think can really help actors, whether you're new or experienced:1. Use a current headshot.Avoid sending photos from 10 years ago or ones that are overly retouched. We need to see what you actually look like—wrink…
