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Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2023

Ayerswood Films Now At The Amazon Fire TV App Store

Ayerswood Films is now available at the Amazon Fire TV App Store, still streams for free with no commercials. Also at AyerswoodFilms.com, and Chromecast enabled, for those that don't have access to Amazon Fire TV. If you have a film that you would like added let me know. Be seen! Features, Shorts, Documentaries, even M…

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Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2023

These People Angered Me - No More

These People Angered Me - No More https://youtu.be/6lvtAZ5wud0 How do you deal with industry people who make you angry? Share it with others.

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Stage 32 · 12 Dec 2023

Examples of Actor Stunt Liabilities

Here are some examples of how stunt liabilities can impact: Personal Injury:Example: Tom Cruise broke his ankle while performing a rooftop jump stunt for the movie "Mission: Impossible – Fallout." See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjn3ELLcy2UProduction Delays:Example: The filming of "The Matrix Reloaded" faced delay…

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Stage 32 · 11 Dec 2023

Fight Choreo and Actors

How can the Fight Choreographer (People like myself) help the actors.Actors can gain valuable skills and insights into the art of performing action scenes by actively engaging with fight choreographers. I love choreographing slaps to the face.... They tend to make me laugh.Attending workshops or classes led by experien…

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Stage 32 · 10 Dec 2023

Coffee & Content: Tom Hiddleston Q&A For "Loki"

Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two great videos in today’s blog.In the first video, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation interviews Tom Hiddleston, and he breaks down his experience working on the MCU series LOKI and nearly 15 years playing as Loki.In the second video, screenwriter and studio executive Stev…

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Stage 32 · 9 Dec 2023

Mastering The Art Of The Self Tape

Matthew Cornwell tells you how you can master the art of the self tape in today’s blog. Matthew is an actor, editor, producer, screenwriter, and co-founder of Get Taped! (an audition taping services in the Atlanta area that he founded with his wife). www.stage32.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-the-self-tape-3574

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Stage 32 · 7 Dec 2023

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 ge…

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Stage 32 · 7 Dec 2023

Missing Person

In 2013, I was a casting director, and I cast the horror feature film "Axeman At Cutter's Creek". One of the actors I promoted to the producer/writer/director was Stephen Eith. I previously cast him in a UC Irvine student TV studio project, and I thought he'd be great for "Axeman". From time to time, I like checking in…

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Stage 32 · 7 Dec 2023

Don't Let Go Of Your Dreams

Like a lot of mom‘s, I put my career and my dreams on hold when I got pregnant. My son is the most precious person in the world to me, so I don‘t regret it but I‘m not gonna lie… when he became a teenager and didn‘t feel like hanging out with me anymore (weird, right?) I realized that things were going to change.All of…

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Stage 32 · 5 Dec 2023

Casting Director Audition Advice

- Cindy Tolan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Straight Outta Compton, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Aladdin, If Beale Street Could Talk)“I give adjustments. I want to find the person for the part, so if there is something that is right about you for the role, but your choice wasn’t going to best tell the story the director or…

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Stage 32 · 4 Dec 2023

Peer reviews

How do you get peer reviews on your script?

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Stage 32 · 4 Dec 2023

The art of acting. (behind the mask)

As we sat at tables arranged around the room and the Lecturer sat in the centre. I felt the nerves set in. You know, the dry mouth and sweaty palms. We had all taken a character each in a Shakespeare Play in my "A" level English Lit classes. The girls were natural and one girl performed with such gusto that my feeble d…

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Stage 32 · 1 Dec 2023

Today's AMA in the Writer's Room Lounge - Matt Bierman

Hey everyone - Matt Bierman, Producer, Studio Executive, and Stage 32 Educator is hosting a 24-hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Writer's Room Lounge today, focused on Writing and Selling Your Holiday Rom-Com. Here is the link to his AMA so you can hop in and ask Matt your questions: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/vi…

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Stage 32 · 30 Nov 2023

Sharon Stone Says No to Big Budget Movie Over Gender Pay Gap

I am not an actor, but I did find this interesting, and it seemed to fit here in this lounge. Stone challenges not only the pay structure, but the opportunity for women in America. How interesting that Saudi Arabia is more open than the U.S.What she has to say is fascinating.https://deadline.com/video/sharon-stone-gend…

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Stage 32 · 30 Nov 2023

How To Know You’re Ready For A Manager + What To Do When You Get One

First things first: actors must be ready for a manager before seeking a manager. What do I mean by that? Actors, you must have a career to manage before you pursue management. Managers don’t want to develop a career for you from scratch—it’s more time than we have in the day. At a minimum, you must have professional he…

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Stage 32 · 29 Nov 2023

What acting performance in a recent movie has stood out to you and why?

I'll go first - I watched KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON ***spoiler alert**** and I love the scene at the end when Leonardo DiCaprio is talking with his wife and fighting with his feelings on poisoning her. I couldn't believe the range of emotions he let run through his face in that moment, and the way he delivered his lin…

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Stage 32 · 29 Nov 2023

I'm seeking out a local publicist

Hi, folks. I'm seeking out a local publicist who can interview me about my three topics that are based on soap operas and music, and I'm struggling.:( Also, my main concerns are the bill and the cost, because those are the last things that I want to be stuck with. If anyone knows a local(Chicago) publicist, please let…

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Stage 32 · 28 Nov 2023

Acting

I once attended an acting school, I found it to be very interesting, I also found that it is real work.  I have a great appreciation for actors and their skills, It can take sometime to become a pro.

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Stage 32 · 28 Nov 2023

An Actor's Greatest Competitor? Will Surprise You

An Actor's Greatest Competitor? Will Surprise You Use the link below to watch the video https://youtu.be/IZ0ZsUMwB2I Have you ever experienced competitiveness from others? If so, share your experience so we can all learn from each other.

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Stage 32 · 27 Nov 2023

Cyber monday!

Today is Cyber Monday! Remember that all day long today you get 20% off any Stage 32 on-demand education. If there's anything you've had your eye on today is the day to jump in and take it. You can check out all of our courses here: https://www.stage32.com/educationHave a great and creative day!

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Stage 32 · 26 Nov 2023

It's Giving Tuesday!

Please donate on Giving Tuesday to The Rebuilding, a timely feature project set in 2050 America. Given the craziness that surrounds us, this just makes sense. Plus due to our fiscal sponsorship through The Gotham Film and Media Insititute, all donations are tax-deductible. But we can't make it happen without you - than…

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Stage 32 · 24 Nov 2023

Social Media and Actors / Casting Director Advice

Casting director Laurie Records talks about #socialmedia 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…

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Stage 32 · 22 Nov 2023

ELLEN LEWIS - Casting Director - Team Deakins Podcast

"On this episode of the Team Deakins Episode, casting director Ellen Lewis (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, GOODFELLAS) joins us to talk about all things casting—of which we knew very little before speaking with her. A disciple of veteran casting director Juliet Taylor, Ellen shares with us how they…

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Stage 32 · 22 Nov 2023

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Stage 32 · 21 Nov 2023

Acting Workshop: Build Your Successful Preparation Process!

Stage 32 is excited to welcome Ryan back! Learn how to do your best scene work - whether you have one hour or one month to prep - with esteemed actor Ryan Cartwright who has starred on numerous television series including BONES, MAD MEN, THE BIG BANG THEORY, KEVIN CAN WAIT and ALPHAS!You will walk away from this class…

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Stage 32 · 21 Nov 2023

Adult or Child voices to play kids in Animation

Hello everyone. So I have been thinking which is better for a kids animated series. Child actors the same age as the characters? Child actors a little older so they still sound like kids but have a better understanding of the script or adults who can sound convincing as a child?On one hand I have heard child actors can…

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Stage 32 · 21 Nov 2023

Important New Self Tape Rules SAG-AFTRA Negotiated

Important New Self Tape Rules SAG-AFTRA Negotiated that affects both Union and non-union actors. https://youtu.be/fdVdYQBaAqM If you know about some new rules, share them here.

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Stage 32 · 20 Nov 2023

Work on set or leave production

Hello everyone have a question how do you know as an Actor that your working with an amateur  Director?   

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Stage 32 · 16 Nov 2023

Atlanta!!

Where’s all my Atlanta actors at?!? Who’s ready to get back to work!!

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Stage 32 · 16 Nov 2023

The strike is over!!!!

Hi Superstars! How's everyone feeling now that the strike is over? To be quite honest, I feel so inspired by SAG-AFTRA's negotiating committees effort and the support of the W.G.A. to defend all union actors around the world. They helped us get more funds with a fresh business model that can sustain our careers for way…

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Stage 32 · 15 Nov 2023

Inspiring Actor Audition

No doubt in the TOP 10 of actor auditions is this emotional delivery by Henry Thomas for a film that needs no introduction. You can hear Steven Spielberg at the end give the boy the role on the spot. The flushed redness face, water-filled eyes, uncontrollable cascading tears, hurried-huffing breath and the swallowing b…

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Stage 32 · 15 Nov 2023

Looking for actors and comics

Please take a look here. Our new company will be live in early December .Please take a look at this link. Let's have some fun and maybe make some money.  https://www.stage32.com/jobs/811262/Actors-or-Comics

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Stage 32 · 15 Nov 2023

Today's AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge

Hey everyone - excited to share this...Suzanne Corso, NYT Bestselling Author, Journalist, TV/Film Correspondent to THE TODAY SHOW, Stage 32 Thought Leader & Educator, is hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Authoring Lounge today, focused on "How to Write and Publish Your True Story". I've known Suzanne for…

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Stage 32 · 15 Nov 2023

Took A Bad Acting Class - Next Time Ask This Question

Took A Bad Acting Class - Next Time Ask This Question https://youtu.be/43xwDZvaNVQ If this happened to you, share what happened. And, if you did something that helped get you into a better class next time.

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Stage 32 · 14 Nov 2023

PSA: Don't take shortcuts!

Just this week, I can't begin to tell you how many people I see asking for handouts without wanting to learn acting or screenwriting. They just wanna wake up and get a job like they're looking for a free prize with their happy meal.This topic has been boiling up inside of me for quite some time, but my last straw is pe…

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Stage 32 · 13 Nov 2023

3 Minute Video - Self-taping Tips and Guidance for Actors

For those who don't have time to read the full article, I've created a 3-minute video highlighting the main takeaways.https://youtu.be/zYycXKzbvK8?si=i5VQjadaPtkzMC-h  This video is an excerpt from a longer article. To read the full article, please visit: https://www.reflectionscareercoaching.co.uk/post/mastering-the-a…

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Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2023

Commercial Casting

A first for me. I recently auditioned for a tv commercial where the brief for hero male was 50-60 and ‘wife’ a similar age. Just seen the finished commercial and the roles were filled by mid-30’s actors. I know briefs change in this world, but the ‘wife’ was played by the casting director on the commercial. I’ve seen c…

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Stage 32 · 12 Nov 2023

Determining Intent In Acting and Directing

It is good to determine intent as a Director and as an Actor. How do we determine Intent?By asking questions to ourselves:What does the character want, or what goal are they trying to achieve in the scene?Define each scene by what the character wants:Is it physical or tangible?is it information?Is it emotional?The Seco…

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Stage 32 · 11 Nov 2023

Round Two of Auditions

In round two of auditions, we've got THE superstar contenders who check all the boxes – they look the part, act like the pros they are, and could totally rock our their characters. Now, instead of a quick script run, we're give them more time to flex their acting muscles. Three performances of each scene, with differen…

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Stage 32 · 10 Nov 2023

Actor Needs

What would you all say you need the most help with as an actor? From craft to navigating the business...what do you feel like would help your career the most right now?

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Stage 32 · 10 Nov 2023

Auditions for Actors

The First Audition Auditioning is a nerve-wracking experience for the actor, and it's your job to make them feel as comfortable as possible. The more comfortable the actor or actress, the better the performance, and the better the performance, the more of their skill level you will see. Beginning the audition - When…