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Stage 32 · 27 Jan 2025

3 Unbelievably Powerful TV Commercial Audition Tips Actors Need

3 Unbelievably Powerful TV Commercial Audition Tips Actors Needhttps://youtu.be/yRHSvH40p18Do you have any TV commercial audition tips? If so, share your experience here and on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can learn from you. Subscribe and have access to 500 + videos.

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Stage 32 · 27 Jan 2025

Being a “Local Hire”

What exactly does it mean to be a local hire?A local hire means that you are able to work in the shooting location without the need for travel expenses. If you consider yourself to be a local hire, it means you are willing to: fly yourself to the shooting location, put yourself up at a hotel or other residence, and get…

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Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2025

What do you think?

Taxi Driver’ screenwriter calls AI ‘smarter' and 'better' than Oscar-nominated writers.Paul Schrader says he was 'stunned' by the capabilities of the technology! Better screenplays than top- tier human screenwriters."

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Stage 32 · 25 Jan 2025

SoloCom

Is anyone here planning to apply to SoloCom this year, or has anyone performed there in previous years?

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Stage 32 · 24 Jan 2025

Acting Tip – Look at the Character’s World

“My approach is to look at the character’s world. Often, we get so locked into memorizing lines and practicing how we’re going to say those lines, when in reality the lines are just a symbol or representation of the person. I spend a lot of time getting into the character’s life. Every character has a point of view, so…

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Stage 32 · 24 Jan 2025

AI and casting

The casting process in the film industry is an essential yet time-consuming task. The casting director acts as an intermediary between the director, producer, and actors. The process of selecting actors for a particular project can take a significant amount of time and effort, as it involves sifting through numerous pr…

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Stage 32 · 23 Jan 2025

3 Table Reads Coming Up - Looking for Particpants!

Hi All, My friend and I are hosting three table reads. One script written by me and other two by him. We are still looking for more actors to join. If you are available and interested, please feel free to fill out the link below: Which date works best for you to attend? A) Feb 4th, 7:30pm Oops on a/ Christmas Night wri…

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Stage 32 · 23 Jan 2025

Hotel Management movie project

I just finish this project,  although it was a very low project, but we have to do something 

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Stage 32 · 23 Jan 2025

Join Us for the Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up – LIVE on Instagram!

Get ready for another exciting Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up this Friday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET with Stage 32's Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager / Writer's Room Producer, Kay Ross!We'll be covering all the amazing things happening right here on Stage 32 – from upcoming events and education to va…

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Stage 32 · 23 Jan 2025

Breaking Down Performance and Directorial Choices in 'Anora'

What goes into crafting a compelling performance, and how do directorial choices influence an actor's approach to a scene? In this insightful breakdown, Anora director Sean Baker and lead actress Mikey Madison analyze a key scene from the film. Sean shares fascinating details about location scouting, keeping the story…

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Stage 32 · 21 Jan 2025

A Case Study In Slow And Steady

Character actress Suzana Norberg shares her snail’s pace journey in today’s blog, hoping it’ll encourage you to keep going. www.stage32.com/blog/a-case-study-in-slow-and-steady-3985

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Stage 32 · 20 Jan 2025

New SAG-AFTRA Self-Taping Rules Explained: What Actors Need to Know

New SAG-AFTRA Self-Taping Rules Explained: What Actors Need to Know https://youtu.be/P32TQUevJL8 Do you have any self-taping tips? If so, share your experience here and on the acting and modeling quick tips channel, and let us know how self-taping has been for you.

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Stage 32 · 17 Jan 2025

Missed it live? Catch up now!

Today, Stage 32's Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager/Writer's Room Producer, Kay Ross, went LIVE on Instagram @Stage32 and @Stage32Scripts for our weekly Community Wrap-Up! We covered:-Tips for Introduce Yourself Weekend-Updates on Stage 32's Double Recommendation Program-How to network in a way tha…

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Stage 32 · 16 Jan 2025

How do you Prepare for a Day of Filming?

Hey, everyone. How do you get ready? Do you go over your lines, reread the script, get into character, mingle with other actors, relax, etc.? Are there any things you avoid doing when getting ready?

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Stage 32 · 14 Jan 2025

Around the World: Canada’s Actors Union, Indie Producers Reach Tentative New Labor Deal

Hi to our community based in Canada. What are your thoughts about this new agreement? How does it compare to the SAG-AFTRA agreement?‘Canada’s actors’ union has reached a tentative deal with indie film and TV producers…“This agreement reflects the collective strength and determination of our membership which we could n…

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Stage 32 · 13 Jan 2025

Is Acting Work Dead? Here Are 3 Proven Tips That Really Work

Is Acting Work Dead? Here Are 3 Proven Tips That Really Workhttps://youtu.be/1o-Z6IzvU84?feature=sharedEver Experience A Time When Acting Work Was Slow?Have you ever experienced a time when acting work was slow? What did you do to help get more activity? Share your experience here and on the acting and modeling quick t…

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Stage 32 · 10 Jan 2025

Don’t Miss TODAY'S Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram!

Don’t miss TODAY'S Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram with Head of Stage 32's Community, Ashley Smith, & Stage 32'sCommunity Manager/ Writer's Room Producer 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…

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Stage 32 · 8 Jan 2025

Table Reading Opportunity - Modern Monarchy: The Caveman King Part One

Hi All, I am having a virtual table read for my first feature film script, Modern Monarchy: The Caveman King Part One, based on my own comic book series. I am looking for more actors to join. If you are available and interested, please feel free to message me directly and share your email with me and I can add you to t…

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Stage 32 · 8 Jan 2025

Table Read Opportunity

The Table-read for The Tattered Book is officially set for Jan 27th, 5:00 PST. I need more actors! Please join the growing group of actors and producers who will be attending. I can’t wait to see and hear this charming and unique screenplay read by you. I adapted this from a novel I wrote in response to a demand for a…

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Stage 32 · 7 Jan 2025

Red Carpet Roll-Out: January 2025's New Executives & Education at Stage 32!

This month, you have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning writers, producers, directors, cinematographers, coaches, consultants, authors, actors, and representatives who worked on or represented such projects as JOY RIDE, NOW YOU SEE ME 2, OH, CANADA, CARD COUNTER, A SONG FOR IMOGEN…

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Stage 32 · 6 Jan 2025

Variety's SAG Award predictions

Which actors do you think will win SAG Awards this year? https://variety.com/lists/2025-sag-awards-predictions/

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Stage 32 · 6 Jan 2025

This Famous Actor Actually Deceived Me – Really Shocking

This Famous Actor Actually Deceived Me – Really Shockinghttps://youtu.be/S1-Rq-yM0a0Watch what happened to me behind the scenes in the acting world. In this video, I share a jaw-dropping experience where a famous actor deceived and lied to me—and the valuable lessons I learned from it.If someone lied to you, share it w…

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Stage 32 · 5 Jan 2025

Cat in the room

An original monologue, me trying some romantic comedy, let me know what you thing! :)

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Stage 32 · 2 Jan 2025

Stuntmen React to Bad & Great Hollywood Stunts

In the below video, the Corridor Crew are joined by Stunt performers Gui DaSilva-Greene and Anis Cheurfa to breakdown action scenes in movies! What makes them good? What makes them bad? Did you learn anything new from this breakdown?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcmYBsKEx1g

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Stage 32 · 2 Jan 2025

The Acting Blueprint: Steps To Start Your Career w/Treisa Gary

Start off the New Year with a dope game plan! This webinar will be taught by Treisa Gary, Actor, Author & Coach. You may have seen her on Grey's Anatomy, Physical, A League of Their Own or NCIS, and then some. She's bringing the truth about acting as a craft and a business, requiring clear steps, preparation, and consi…

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Stage 32 · 31 Dec 2024

ესკორტ მამაკაცი გამოძახებით

მოგესალმებით ძვირფასო მანდილოსნებო. ვარ კაცი გამოძახებით (სანდო პიროვნება) მაქვს მრავალ წლიანი გამოცდილება და უამრავი ქალბატონი ან გოგო მყავს დაკმაყოფილებული. ჩემთან სერვისი რეალურია დავდივარ გამოძახებით. ვცხოვრობ თბილისში. ვარ საკმაოდ სიმპატიური ბიჭი მაღალი შავგვემანი სპორტული აღნაგობით. მაქვს დიდი და მსხვილი პენისი.…

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Stage 32 · 31 Dec 2024

How to Avoid Career-Ending Sabotage in Acting

How to Avoid Career-Ending Sabotage in Acting https://youtu.be/iO_iVjkhLhU Learn how to avoid ruining your reputation and ensure you're someone everyone wants to work with. Ever experienced a time when your reputation was questioned or challenged? If so, share your and let us know what happened and how you dealt with i…

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Stage 32 · 27 Dec 2024

Great for the New Year! Tips for Better Headshots, According To a Top Acting Coach:

- Go pro. Spend money-it’s worth it. Go to a professional who is trained, understands lighting, and takes headshots for a living, not some friend who happens to have a decent camera who “sorta knows a little about photography.”- Opt for personality over glamour. Make sure it looks like you. Chill with the airbrush…

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Stage 32 · 25 Dec 2024

Image problems

Hello guys.Besides anything else, I want to thank you for reading this.So I wanted to talk about my image. I dont consider myself as someone "ugly" nevertheless I dont sider myself as someone "beautiful" Im kinda someone common in terms of appearance. Black short hair, brown eyes, Not a gym body but not also a fat body…

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Stage 32 · 24 Dec 2024

The TV Show That Made History: For The Wrong Reason

The TV Show That Made History: For The Wrong Reasonhttps://youtu.be/R7s95q0NgNYIt was disappointing to see a TV show (I was cast in,) that had such potential fail so miserably. There were so many amazing actors working on the show: Steven Pasquale, Phylicia Rashad, Lin-Manuel Miranda, F. Murray Abraham, James Cromwell,…

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Stage 32 · 23 Dec 2024

Upcoming Workshop for actors!

Hello Actors!I'm Treisa Gary, Actor & Coach. I wanted to let you know that I will be hosting a webinar on starting your acting career on January 14th. I'm so excited about it and I hope to see you there. It's called, The Acting Blueprint: Steps to Start Your Career. Sign up today and I'll see you there! Happy Holidays!…

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Stage 32 · 20 Dec 2024

Happy Holidays, Mod Squad!

My Beloved Mod Squad,If I don't say it enough, please know how much I appreciate each and every one of you. I couldn't do my job successfully without the support and dedication that you all show this fantastic community. I'd be lost without you all. I hope you all have wonderful holidays with your loved ones and that y…

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Stage 32 · 18 Dec 2024

Proud of Cynthia

Getting to work with Cynthia Erivo a few years back when she was famous but not a household name when she led our series GENIUS: ARETHA was incredible. I've always been in true awe. I am so happy I got to do that before her rocketship took off to Pluto. Amazing!!! https://deadline.com/2024/12/cynthia-erivo-james-mangol…

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Stage 32 · 17 Dec 2024

Protect The World: Act In Training Films: Surprise

Protect The World: Act In Training Films: Surprise https://youtu.be/wEyD_zmI0hc In this powerful video, I explore how actors can impact the world through training films. If you ever worked on a training film, share your experience with us. Need Your HelpI love sharing my quick tip videos with you all. If any of you hav…

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Stage 32 · 16 Dec 2024

Wellbeing in Performance - FREE PRESENTATIONS

You may know of strategies to support boundaries and wellbeing before and after stepping into character but how do you support your wellbeing during? While you're in character? that's when injury or activation occurs. Actor Care® is an important part of actor preparation when working with distressing themes or any stor…

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Stage 32 · 15 Dec 2024

My Journey as an Actor: Overcoming Obstacle and Pursuing Passions

"As an aspiring actor and writer, I've always been passionate about storytelling. Growing up in Badagry local government, Ibiye, Lagos State I was fascinated by the way movies and TV shows could transport me to different worlds and make me feel seen.I remember spending hours watching old films with my family and trying…

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Stage 32 · 15 Dec 2024

Coffee & Content: How Do You Overcome Negativity?

Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.In the first video, Film Stack dives into the turning points of Tom Hardy’s career, his setbacks, his relentless rise, his toughest productions, and the reason you don’t see him in as many films as before. In the second video, RB talks ab…

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Stage 32 · 14 Dec 2024

Who Do You Get First: Agent or Manager?

Q: Is it unrealistic to get a manager before I have an agent?Not unrealistic at all! Every actor is different and in a different stage of his or her career. If you find yourself without an agent, that doesn’t mean you are new to the business. For several reasons, any actor can find themselves without an agent during th…

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Stage 32 · 14 Dec 2024

Navigating PR in the Entertainment Industry and Current Media Climate

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…

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Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2024

Hello and Happy Holidays!

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…

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Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2024

FREE Get Ready For 2025 Virtual Global Film & TV Production Summit

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…

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Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2024

Selena Gomez & Saoirse Ronan | Actors on Actors

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…

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Stage 32 · 10 Dec 2024

Make Your Acting Performance Powerful By Using This Technique

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.