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Stage 32

Stage 32 · 5 Mar 2024

I wish he would reconsider!

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/daniel-day-lewis-retired-acting-says-hes-done-1235929631/

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Stage 32 · 5 Mar 2024

Stage 32's March 2024 Education Schedule!

Hey, All!Our tireless @Stage32 Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities for March! In today's blog, read all about the exclusive webinars, classes, and labs currently available to Stage 32 members.https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32s-march-2024-education-schedule-3654

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Stage 32 · 5 Mar 2024

Beware of This Horribly Disgusting Acting Scam

Beware of This Horribly Disgusting Acting Scam https://youtu.be/3St-9aLzy98 Have you ever experienced a scam? Without sharing names, please let us know how the scam worked. Your information will help a lot of fellow actors.

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 4 Mar 2024

Sexually Harrassed

Today the guest star of a network series, and the widow of one of America's most beloved comedians, made sexual advances toward me between camera takes. It began after I started up a conversation because we're from the same east coast city. At first I thought she was just being silly, but it became more aggressive. I s…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 4 Mar 2024

Bad Acting Habits to Avoid

- Using lines as an excuse- “When I know the lines I’ll be able to perform the scene better” - this is an excuse to cover up many things, mainly inhibitions, the fear of trying something or not knowing what to do because you haven’t read the scene/script enough. As Lee Strasberg (The Method guru) once said, learning li…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 3 Mar 2024

Script consultant wanted

Hello screenwriters. I'm looking for a script consultant to provide feedback on a fantasy/coming-of-age feature script I'm developing. If you have any recommendations, please let me know - they'd much be appreciated. 

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 3 Mar 2024

Actress

I need a caucasian lady in her 50s to play a role of a retiree in my upcoming short film. Distance is not a barrier. 

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 29 Feb 2024

Who Comes First: Agent or Manager?

“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 the…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 29 Feb 2024

Super Early Bird Deadline Today: 9th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Contest

Hey friends, today is the Super Early Bird Deadline for the 9th Annual Stage 32 Short Film Contest! For the 9th straight year, Stage 32 is looking for the best short films you've got! Over the last 8 years, Stage 32 has screened its winning filmmakers’ films at some of the most prestigious festivals around the world, a…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

Self Tape Auditions: Get It Right The First Time!

A slate is not accurately done. A full length head to toe shot is not included, or the various takes of the scene(s) they need are not included. You have one mission when it comes to the self tape auditions - read the instructions at least 5 times to insure you know exactly what to do then do your best performance poss…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

This Amazing Acting Job Just Crushed Me

This Amazing Acting Job Just Crushed Me https://youtu.be/ORJrmbWzSZA Have you ever been really disappointed because of an acting job? If so, share your experience so we can learn from you.

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

How to take an Acting Headshot

Hi everyone!! Please take a look at my recent blog post about Actor Headshots. I am giving some tips and discussing industry standards to help you improve your portfolio and get those jobs rolling!!https://www.framedduckstudio.com/blog/how-to-headshot

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

Ensemble Building Course

Where: online When: 1 April 2024 - 1 July 2024 2 May 2024 - 2 August 2024 3 June 2024 - 3 September 2024 How to apply: https://www.nipai.org/the-director-and-ensemble-building Fee: €1950 / 3-month The "Ensemble Building Course" offered by the New International Performing Arts Institute (NIPAI) is designed to equip stud…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

"The Director and Play" Course

Where: online When: 1 April 2024 - 1 July 2024 2 May 2024 - 2 August 2024 3 July 2024 - 3 September 2024 How to apply: https://www.nipai.org/the-director-and-play-course Fee: €1950 / 3-month The course "The Director and Play" offered by the New International Performing Arts Institute (NIPAI) is a unique educational pro…

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Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

The "Choreography and Blocking in Performance" course

Where: online When: 1 April 2024 - 1 July 2024 2 May 2024 - 2 August 2024 3 June 2024 - 3 September 2024 How to apply: https://www.nipai.org/choreography-and-blocking-course Fee: €1950 / 3-month The "Choreography and Blocking in Performance" course offered by the New International Performing Arts Institute (NIPAI) is a…

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Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

Action & Physicality in Performance

▪️ How to develop character & work in an ensemble. ▪️ How to use your body as an expressive tool and develop your stage presence. Dates: Monday, 5.08.2024 -Thursday, 8.08.2024 10:30 am - 6:00 pm Friday, 9.08.2024 10:30 am - 3:00 pm* Venue: Breite Str. 43, 13187 Berlin Who is this program for? The program is tailored fo…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

Physicality in acting

New International Performing Arts Institute Dates: 17.05.2024: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 18.05-19.05.2024: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The international program is designed for performers, directors, choreographers, and performing arts practitioners who are interested in the practical investigation of theatre biomechanics and physical…

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Stage 32 · 27 Feb 2024

Physical action in performance making

Join us in Berlin this April 2024 for a dynamic international workshop focused on Physical Action in Performance Making by New International Performing Arts Institute Dates: Monday 1.04.2024 - Thursday 4.04.2024 19:00-21:00 Venue: DOCK 11 EDEN, Breite Str 43, 13187 Berlin (Pankow) Who is this program for? This workshop…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 26 Feb 2024

The Uncanny Valley: When AI Actors Take the Stage

Have you ever watched a movie and felt something was slightly off, but you couldn't quite put your finger on it? Could the day come when the line between human and digital actors blurs so much that we start questioning the authenticity of every performance?In the rapidly evolving landscape of filmmaking, AI's integrati…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 25 Feb 2024

Problem

How come I can't share my  script listing to FB? Says App not working. HOW long will this be?  

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 25 Feb 2024

Coffee & Content: Do These Stars Remember Their First Audition?

Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.In the first video, some of today’s most well-known and critically-acclaimed stars answer viewers’ burning questions. In the second video, you’ll get an in-depth look into what it takes to be a showrunner through the eyes of John Hoffman,…

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Stage 32 · 23 Feb 2024

Tom Cruise & Alejandro Inarritu Team Up

I'm really glad to see this.  Tom Cruise has been playing it too safe for years now, working only in action franchises and only with directors he could exert some measure of control over.  Now it looks like he's headed back into working with auteur filmmakers again.  Within the first 10 years of his career, he worked w…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 22 Feb 2024

The Top 5 Things Casting Directors Look for in a Self-Tape

1. Performance. When you’re self-submitting, casting folks have high expectations. Even though you may have just received the copy, we assume that you’ve had time to work on the material and can bring your A-game. 2. Personality. Since casting is asking for your self-submission in lieu of an in-person audition, we miss…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 21 Feb 2024

Acting and Story Telling

I'd love to connect with actor or anyone who loves to tell stories. I'm older but weird and funny and I'll do anything Plus after four years in a Mythology program at Pacifica Grad Institute (home of Joseph Campbell's library) I have a pretty good understanding of the story. I didn't write screenplays, but I have some…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 20 Feb 2024

I Never Left

I spent a lot of time away from social media. I got some headshots done in the meantime and I’m ready to be back. I’ve been getting better with my voice acting and acting chops over the past 10 months since my last post. I’m eager to see what I can engage with on the acting scene. How has everyone else been transitioni…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 20 Feb 2024

Getting new mic today

Getting new Microphone today, RODE NTI XLR Microphone. Hopefully this will help my Voice Over career better. I already have a Well Treated Environment, I should have gone with a Condenser Microphone from the Start

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 20 Feb 2024

Do Actors Need Managers

Do Actors Need Managers https://youtu.be/PIT37vygH_YIf you have a manager let us know how the manager has helped your career. Leave a comment.

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 19 Feb 2024

Actors Keep Up The Good Work!

Keep submitting yourself. When you have an agent, it’s easy to let this part fall to the wayside. But to keep your audition numbers up, you want to make sure you’re an active participant.Keep searching through Actors Access, Backstage, and other casting platforms.If you do voiceover work or audiobook narration, look fo…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2024

Dealing With Audition Rejection

In the world of auditioning, no news is often the only news:If you don’t hear back, it means they went with someone else. While it would be great to receive closure via direct rejection, casting directors don't have the bandwidth to notify every auditioner or representative who didn’t get a callback or book the part.Th…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2024

DEB AQUILA - Casting Director - Team Deakins Podcast

"Casting director Deb Aquila (CODA, LA LA LAND, SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION) joins us on this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Deb grew up in an arts-loving family, whose encouragement to enter the field led her to attend NYU and study under Stella Adler. Pivoting into casting, Deb found herse…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 15 Feb 2024

My First Nearly Perfect Pitch Session

I've been doing pitch sessions on Stage32 for about a year now and I think the most frustrating thing I've encountered is the re-writing process and trying to incorporate the feedback from different execs with different wants/needs. How do you please everyone in just 2 pages while also making your pitch engaging enough…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 14 Feb 2024

New Fantastic Four Cast Revealed...

What's everyone think of this cast?https://variety.com/2024/film/news/fantastic-four-cast-marvel-studios-1235875766/

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Stage 32 · 13 Feb 2024

Unpacking the Actor's Process Before the Oscars

Hey, my Stage 32 Screen Talent!Who is looking forward to the Oscars this year? I won't lie, I haven't really been watching for a long, LONG time, but I'm curious to see who is honored and in what way.Have y'all been keeping up with The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtable series? They have an off-shoot called "Off Script" w…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 13 Feb 2024

2 In-Person Stage 32 Meetups This Week!

Hey, All!There are 2 Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, February 15th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and help build your local crea…

Stage 32

Stage 32 · 13 Feb 2024

I Never Should've Booked This HBO Show

I Never Should've Booked This HBO Show https://youtu.be/xADeytGx10g Amazingly, I worked on the HBO mini-series We Own This City after turning it down. Watch the video to learn how this happened. Have you ever booked a job you never thought you would? If so, leave a comment below so we can learn from you as well.If you…

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Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2024

The Right / Wrong Way To Use Social Media For Actors

You know that social media offers excellent tools to market yourself, but are you using each platform properly?As an actor, you want to constantly strive to create an image of yourself as an interesting and relatable person. So often, though, through the misuse of social media, the blending of personal and professional…

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Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2024

Lauren Black | Bull Monologue | Mike Bartlett | Isobel.

Lauren Black | Bull Monologue | Mike Bartlett | Isobel A young, powerful, fraud in the business will stop at nothing to maintain her 'Perfect" image in the workplace. what did you think of my performance? Thank you for your feedback!Laurenblackproductions@gmail.com

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Stage 32 · 11 Feb 2024

Red Flags, Green Flags 1,2,3 ---> Actor Employment Agreement

Green flags for actor employment agreements indicate favorable terms and conditions that benefit the actor and promote a positive working relationship with the production company. On the other hand, red flags signal potential issues or concerns that actors should be cautious about. Here are some examples of green and r…