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Stage 32 · 12 Jul 2025
I recently received a CMail invitation to audition for two day-player roles in a film. One was a single line of dialogue, the other included a full page of text.The single-line character was an easy yes. Despite the brevity, the line revealed everything I needed to know: this was an abusive high school professional. I…
Stage 32 · 11 Jul 2025
In a recent interview, Michael Douglas shared that he’s stepping back from acting, stating he has “no real intentions” of returning to the screen. After a legendary career spanning decades, from Wall Street to Behind the Candelabra to The Kominsky Method, Douglas is choosing a quieter chapter, saying he’s satisfied wit…
Stage 32 · 10 Jul 2025
https://youtu.be/ILy1ug8S1Do?si=zBSlhI0fxcTrjfiiAs an actress, I know that a dress is never just fabric – it’s transformation, presence, and storytelling. In this short visual, “Wearing the Role with My Tascano”, I explore how wardrobe becomes part of the performance, shaping emotion and character even before a word is…
Stage 32 · 10 Jul 2025
Join the executive producers and showrunners behind The Witcher, Severance, Snowpiercer, and Stargate for a free Stage 32 webcast filled with insider insights on what's selling, how to adapt existing IPs, and what networks and streamers are hungry for right now.Attend live to ask your questions during the Q&A and hear…
Stage 32 · 9 Jul 2025
I'm looking forward to seeing this movie. You can tell he's really living the character. Beautiful cinematography, strong acting, perfect scenery, and a well-adjusted team. This scene looks promising. You can see the dedication. !!! Living another life, feeling intensely, transforming emotion into art.I remember a…
Stage 32 · 8 Jul 2025
Actor Anxiety: Why Being Asked to Re-Record Your Lines Isn’t Always Badhttps://youtu.be/2-emlHSlxKIHave you ever been asked to re-record your lines? If so, share your experience here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 8 Jul 2025
Dear Stage 32 Community,My name is Yvonne, an actress with a deep passion for storytelling through my own theater shows. Looking back, I recall being approached for film roles when I was younger. Yet, I couldn’t bring myself to say yes. Why? It wasn’t fear or doubt—it was the lack of control. Reading someone else’s scr…
Stage 32 · 7 Jul 2025
I was just reading how Michael Sheen from Good Omens and Twilight recently released a children’s picture book, A Home for Spark the Dragon, benefiting homeless charities. He also launched and funded a national Welsh theatre. He has described himself as a “not-for-profit actor.” Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Tarji, P. Henso…
Stage 32 · 7 Jul 2025
Hope everyone had a great weekend!I wanted to let you know that our 4th of July Sale has been EXTENDED until midnight tonight!You can save 20% on all Stage 32 education — including webinars, classes, and labs — by using the code 4THOFJULY25 at checkout.If you have any questions or would like a recommendation, feel free…
Stage 32 · 4 Jul 2025
I was watching "Wicked" and thinking to myself, 'Wow, it would be fun to work on a film with Cynthia Erivo.' She is so talented. When I visited my IMDB page, I discovered a few years ago I in fact did appear in a musical (visual album) featuring Cynthia Erivo. Thank you, universe! ❤️
Stage 32 · 4 Jul 2025
Correction ! The ‘Trans-Atlantic’ accent is NOT 'made up ‘ without ‘true native’ speakers. The ‘Mid-Atlantic' accent is NOT the same... https://ryanol.com/trans-atlantic-and-mid-atlantic-accents ... #EnglishAccents #Transatlantic #MidAtlantic #Accents #English
Stage 32 · 3 Jul 2025
https://youtu.be/tVPifcnLRas?si=o9hDmAG83w8V_N5THey everyone as a Stage 32 Team Ambassador for Germany and the Dominican Republic I’m excited to share my new YouTube video How to Find the Right Drama School Private or State-Funded In the video I talk about the differences between private and state-funded acting schools…
Stage 32 · 3 Jul 2025
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Stage 32 · 3 Jul 2025
I first moved to Los Angeles Aug 2014, fresh from another country, (although American) so the majority of my work and reps had been overseas with people no one had heard of. Because I had been a union actor there, I went directly to the SAG website & printed up list of SAG Franchised agencies based in Los Angeles, cros…
Stage 32 · 2 Jul 2025
Charlize Theron has spoken about an uncomfortable audition she had with an well known director when she was starting out. This made me think, what about you? Do you have a story of an audition gone wrong, or a scary situation, and how did you handle it? What advice would you give to new actors going out on auditions on…
Stage 32 · 1 Jul 2025
Sharing this week's Coffee and Content blog about Sinners. Lots of interesting stuff in the video essay on Sinners https://youtu.be/DPGf5TfGwAk?si=nTD9XokhIfxAX1SZ. One thing it talks about is how Coogler explores immersive storytelling. I"m wondering, How do you use immersive techniques (like internal monologue or unc…
Stage 32 · 1 Jul 2025
This Free Actor's Marketing Tool Is A Networking Game Changerhttps://youtu.be/8wxi0T5fQLsHave any suggestions for apps that help actors? If so, share it here and on my channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 30 Jun 2025
This fascinating audition tape comparison shows Emilia Clarke and Claire Foy both reading for the role of Elizabeth in Belle (2013), a role that ultimately went to Sarah Gadon:https://youtube.com/shorts/oSVkfFp93fU?si=PfBFjtFO5dsRbKo_What’s so striking here is how different each take is, yet both are deeply compelling.…
Stage 32 · 27 Jun 2025
I am a British cinematographer with 31 years experience with 32 features to my name, offering a very intensive on.line workshops on.line .Offering a great "sizzle reel"and a chance to be casted in my next features.Please p.m.Mike@enkiproductions1.8b.io
Stage 32 · 26 Jun 2025
As an actress, producer, and Stage32 ambassador, I’ve experienced what it feels like to be on the outside – and what it takes to slowly, authentically work your way in. In my latest video, I talk about: the invisible “circle” that often determines who gets seen – and who doesn’t how to make yourself heard as a newcomer…
Stage 32 · 25 Jun 2025
Hey all! I know we've all had this happen before. The inevitable last minute audition sent by your Agent. I had just woken up for the morning and had a full day planned with pre-production on the project I'm directing/Producing next month. I was about to head out the door when I get an email from my Agent in…
Stage 32 · 24 Jun 2025
If you’re a fan of character-driven dramedies, Nobody Wants This has likely been on your radar. In this new article from Deadline, actress Justine Lupe shares insights on where Season 2 is headed and how the show continues to challenge expectations with its honest, offbeat storytelling.Read the article here:https://dea…
Stage 32 · 24 Jun 2025
I'm sure this has been discussed before but "Barbra Streisand’s call-out on gender pay disparity got me thinking—how can we, as actors, be more empowered or aware when negotiating our own rates?"Here is the article https://ew.com/barbra-streisand-wasnt-paid-as-much-male-costars-meet-the-fockers-11759285
Stage 32 · 23 Jun 2025
Hi everyone,I’m not entirely sure which lounge this post belongs in, so apologies if it’s misplaced.I recently submitted a project to an actor’s agent and received this response: "XYZ Agency has a firm policy of not accepting unsolicited material."I’m a bit confused—how are you supposed to contact actors or directors w…
Stage 32 · 23 Jun 2025
Actors Should Stop Trying to Read the Casting Director's Mind (Do THIS Instead) https://youtu.be/Ka3Kkqv1EUo Have any suggestions when preparing for an audition? If so, share it here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 23 Jun 2025
Hello everyone. Fellow actor here, well actor, director, playwright, but wanted to connect to some actors since theater is my first love. Hope to make some connections. I'm an open book so feel free to ask any questions you may have. I'm a little awkward when it comes to small talk. Thanks for committing to the aw…
Stage 32 · 22 Jun 2025
In this blog, the author shares some great networking tips. Do you have any networking tips or can you share a networking experience?https://www.stage32.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-networking-opportunities-valuable-4139
Stage 32 · 21 Jun 2025
Hey community!Curious — who’s using a website to market their services, and who isn’t?
Stage 32 · 20 Jun 2025
AI's Vertical Progression - to imitate, originate, and evolve creative aspects of the art of acting, and creative concept origination. Where is this leading to ... ?https://ryanol.com/is-ai-replacing-human-actors #AI #AGI #CreativeConcepts #Art #Acting
Stage 32 · 19 Jun 2025
Hello, fellow actors! I would like to know do you have a scene that you are most proud of? It can be either one you did in acting class that for example, really challenged you emotionally or showed your growth, and perhaps a film or tv series you got to work on with an established actor, or you know, something you did…
Stage 32 · 19 Jun 2025
As an Actress in Hollywood these days, I am mostly booking film work out of state and the majority of the gigs being offered locally are commercials or influencer type videos, & verticals, (mind you I've been with the same agencies for over a decade and definitely think it's time to switch it up seeing as all my favori…
Stage 32 · 19 Jun 2025
Hi everyone – and welcome! I’m Nicolà Melissian – Actress, Producer, and proud Stage32 Ambassador for Berlin, Hamburg, and the Dominican Republic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T74kA7YajnAI’m also passionate about empowering fellow creatives as a Creative Mentor. I’m truly excited to introduce myself here on Stage32…
Stage 32 · 18 Jun 2025
I feel the need to bring this to everyone's attention because I realize that Stage32, being a social media platform, has the potential for con artists to reach out to hopefully (sometimes even naive) creatives.I was messaged by a man named Jonny Owen. Self-proclaimed "investor" and as always, I was immediately skeptica…
Stage 32 · 18 Jun 2025
This new Stage 32 blog is one of the clearest breakdowns I’ve seen, especially for those of you looking to refine your acting craft. It goes deep into the history of the term "beat", explores how different techniques define it, and lands on an incredibly useful and actionable definition that screenwriters can use to ac…
Stage 32 · 18 Jun 2025
You don’t need more hours in the day. You need a better process.Stage 32 CEO RB (@rbwalksintoabar on social media) breaks it down: The reason most people fail at their goals? They don’t make them attainable. They don’t set themselves up for success.Want to write a screenplay but feel like you don’t have time? Write one…
Stage 32 · 16 Jun 2025
Hello everyone! Have you ever been around someone and they say "I'm bad with names."? I am notoriously bad with names and faces and as an actor, that can sometimes hurt. Welcome, once again, to a story about how I screwed up! Ha!About two years ago, I'm at a meeting of Central Pennsylvania filmmakers in York PA. I…
Stage 32 · 16 Jun 2025
Hey everyone! Now that we're halfway through the year, I’m curious... what's been your favorite TV show or streaming series of 2025 so far?Could be something new that totally surprised you, or an old favorite that came back stronger than ever. I’m always looking to add more to my watchlist. I’ll go first: Severance! Wh…
Stage 32 · 16 Jun 2025
How I Changed My Audition Strategy After 40 Years of Actinghttps://youtu.be/LZ_0XrWmsuMDo you have any suggestions, tips or tricks for getting more auditions and bookings? If so, share it here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 15 Jun 2025
I joined this platform last week after meeting the wonderful stage 32 team in person @ Cannes Film Fest last month and am so impressed with everything it offers us creatives! I'll be posting weekly in here and for my very first I wanted to open the discussion on something that I keep experiencing EVEN AT TOP FESTIVALS…
Stage 32 · 15 Jun 2025
This is a question for all the actors out there who, as RB says, "lurk." You visit the lounge, you read the posts, but you don't post or even comment yourself. My question is (and it's not meant to be judgemental rather as information gathering) what is keeping you from posting about your work? I hope this inspires you…
Stage 32 · 15 Jun 2025
Here it is: https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-when-the-work-is-good-enough-it-finds-the-light-4134I lapped up reading about Cillian Murphy's work ethic. So rare to read about such a grounded and humble artist. I hadn't been aware of his focus on only doing films that challenge him or are close to his heart,…
Stage 32 · 15 Jun 2025
"I’ve never played someone so rageful in my life. I went to darker places that I had never gone before, but what a gift that is to get to do that. I learn so much about myself on these jobs. It’s crazy. It’s like therapy that you can’t pay for" - so says Kaitlyn Dever in an interview about her role in "Reunited".Here i…
Stage 32 · 14 Jun 2025
This afternoon, I received a CMail audition invitation. It's a day player role in a short film. I got excited, because it is for a cruel, angry, judgmental neighbor. A single, venomous line. Here's my motivation. I'm calling upon the past 5-years with my neighbor who decided to extend her house. There was constant cons…
Stage 32 · 13 Jun 2025
Hello everyone, I am Abdel Rahim Dris, an Algerian actor who always strives to be brilliant. I recently finished producing some action and science fiction scenes. And I was the director, producer, montage and actor in this small production. Therefore, I invite you with great enthusiasm to evaluate my production out of…
Stage 32 · 12 Jun 2025
Maybe some of you can provide some guidance. Since becoming a regular poster, I find some people make connection requests and want to hold long messaging conversations. I appreciate the connections, but like all of us, my time is relatively limited. I just don't have the bandwidth, but I also don't want to appear disre…
Stage 32 · 12 Jun 2025
English language accents… Transatlantic vs Mid-Atlantic: are these real accents? What are the differences? Where do they exist ? Clearing up mis-conceptions… https://ryanol.com/trans-atlantic-and-mid-atlantic-accents #EnglishAccents #Transatlantic #MidAtlantic #Accents #English
Stage 32 · 11 Jun 2025
Hey everyone! I see that Ashley has posted something to this lounge about Actors and anxiety. Rather than answer in her thread, I have to air some dirty laundry about my lack of it, so I'll answer it and look for guidance from those more experienced in the field. But first, a little history. I've only been doing this f…
Stage 32 · 11 Jun 2025
We all feel it. The nerves. The doubt. The anxiety.But Stage 32’s fearless leader, RB Botto (@rbwalksintoabar), has a simple truth that just might change the way you move forward:The more you do, the less you worry.Every audition, every pitch, every rewrite puts you in a position to win—and builds the confidence to kee…
Stage 32 · 10 Jun 2025
This recent interview in Deadline dives into how JESSICA BIEL and ELIZABETH BANKS approached playing estranged sisters in the gripping thriller The Better Sister, and it’s a must-read for any actor thinking about character contrast and emotional nuance:https://deadline.com/2025/06/the-better-sister-jessica-biel-elizabe…
Stage 32 · 9 Jun 2025
I want to let everyone know that Los Angeles is alright. The protests are in a very specific area within downtown. You may hear on the news how marines and national guard are being deployed, and that may make you think Los Angeles is completely unraveling. This is not the case. It is quiet where I am, and a rather nice…
