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In search of the PERFECT audition take

In search of the PERFECT audition take

Posted on Jan 21st

As an actor, I used to fall victim to this all the time. Namely, "what does casting want?" or "what does the director want?" In all honesty, I still can go down that rabbit hole. But what I've come to learn from experience (including running a taping service for 15+ years) is that it's a fool's errand to approach your work this way. This video I put out Monday expounds on this important topic.https://youtu.be/dsOLHj2vrvM

Jennifer Lawrence & Martin Scorsese In Conversation | DIE MY LOVE

Jennifer Lawrence & Martin Scorsese In Conversation | DIE MY LOVE

Posted on Jan 20th

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpaUpINYdPQ)

3 Steps to Getting An Agent

3 Steps to Getting An Agent

Posted on Jan 20th

3 Steps to Getting An Agent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WD5jCqZPjA How did you get your agent? Let us know by sharing your thoughts here.

Fun Networking/Performance opportunity

Fun Networking/Performance opportunity

Posted on Jan 19th

Hello Actors of Los Angeles! This Thursday is the first SCRIPT SHUFFLE of the year. It's a great time, and we hope you can make it! https://www.fakeidproductions.com/event-details/script-shuffle-january

Shake if Off! : Right after the final "cut"

Shake if Off! : Right after the final "cut"

Posted on Jan 16th

Cut!The moment right after the last shot, the "martini shot"...right after a stellar audition, callback, a rehearsal...and especially when standing on stage to take your bow...There's so much flowing within our emotional, energetic, and psychological systems. We work diligently to be open and ready to embrace the story of someone else, and embody another's reality, but...what do you do, when it's done? How do you shake it off? The experience, realness, still vibrates within us, sometimes more powerful than when in the scenes themselves. Have a wonderful weekend! 

Directors re-hire actors who bring love to what they do

Directors re-hire actors who bring love to what they do

Posted on Jan 15th

I have been lucky enough to work with the same actors over and over again in my projects. And a notice a similar theme. Just like Wes Anderson and too many other directors to count, there's a reason we directors go back to working with the same teams. And I WANT TO HELP ACTORS KNOW WHY - ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I STARTED AS AN ACTOR AND HAVE A DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE CRAFT.1. SYNERGYWhen you (an actor) is authentically yourself in an audition and on set, you end up having a hive mind and almost friendship with the Director and creative team before you ever step foot on set. **When I'm auditioning actors: I always feel a sense of familiarity - People think the familiarity is based on what I want in the role, but usually its because I've written these roles and brought them to life, so I can tell when you're bringing a real experience from your own life to the audition --- and then to me, it's like we're there together. It's a sense of familiarity. LIKE WE TOGETHER HAVE LIVED THIS MOMENT BEFORE. **The actress I've worked with 7-8 times is Madeleine Masson. She is a master at slipping into a role better than most people I know. And this leads me to the #2 reason.2. SHORT-HANDWhen you work with someone enough, you develop a short hand. And the more times you work together, if the collaboration is right, the more magic you can create in a shorter period of time. **that's why theres only a few takes. Trust = strong synergy and shorthand.

Exclusive Audition Container for Auditioning Actors!

Exclusive Audition Container for Auditioning Actors!

Posted on Jan 15th

I’d like to invite Actors to experience a one-month audition coaching container for actors who are actively auditioning or preparing to return to the audition process, running February 4th through 25th. This is a professional-level, small-group environment designed as a recalibration-based space for trained actors to restore clarity, neutrality, and trust before auditioning. I have been coaching actors professionally since 2009 from my published framework, “8 Steps to Working Actor”. This container is for actors seeking clarity, precision, and honest feedback — no fluff. If you’d like to see if we’re a fit, check it out in the link below. Spaces are limited. Hope to see ya! https://www.treisagary.com/audition-class

Inspiring Role

Inspiring Role

Posted on Jan 15th

As actors, we bring ourselves to the characters we play. We find what resonates and go all in. Some parts are easier than others. Some really stretch us, some parts we are tempted to phone in. Then, there is the really wonderful occasion where we put our blood, sweat and tears into a role, thinking we had this character all figured out, only to find this character is teaching us something. That is my question for you. Has there been a role that has inspired you in your real life? What is the most surprising thing you have learned from a role?

Casting call for Film Project

Casting call for Film Project

Posted on Jan 14th

Here's the latest promo vid for the P.O.C. (proof of concept) and Movie Trailer we are shooting in L.A. later this year to promote a much bigger and more ambitious project - a feature length film, called Neverland - a Neo noir, Supernatural Thriller. Principle casting and some crew placement is now open on this project. If your interested in what promises to be a high standard and quality film project then go to my profile page to express your interest for casting and crew, there's also a posting in Jobs on Stage 32 as well. Unfortunately I'm not able (at this stage at least...the situation may change however as funding applications are currently in process) to give you a bucket of money for your creative involvement as the current Budget only stretches to cover some key crew roles & material production costs - camera, equipment, lighting, location hire, catering, permits and transport etc.

The Economics of Stupidity

The Economics of Stupidity

Posted on Jan 13th

"Hey! I owe my success and my wealth to my customer base except, I'm not trying to make them happy. I'm so talented that no matter how much I insult you or tell you what I think is the correct way to think and the only way to think even if half of the country disagree with me. My acting is so spectacular, that you have no choice but to and spen your hard earned money to see me work my craft. You just can't take your eyes off of me and are helpless to watch everything I'm hired to act in."I kind of think that's what modern day actors think of themselves. This philosophy is completely counterproductive to what they want to achieve. Theaters are pricing themselves out of existence and soon will go the way of the phone booth. You may find one, but it's so damaged, it won't work anymore and no one will spend the money to fix it. Howeve, while they are still around, the idea is to make people want to leave their homes and buy a ticket to see your over-priced and overpaid work because investors risked their money on you to hope your "talent" will help them get a reliable ROI. So WHY do you exhibit behavior to hurt your earning potential? I really don't think Robert De Niro upped his stock with his unhinged Trump rant. He has lost any sense of dignity. Ruffalo doesn't seem to have any real concept of what is going in the world right now and can't seem to separate the difference between fact and fiction. Maybe he's just mad because he's not listed on the cast list of Avengers: Doomsday not that his rant would help sell tickets.The point is there is absolutely no upside to saying your political views when you are not part of congress. You're not making decisions. You're not coming up with solutions and you just come off looking hypocritical or worse, a dumbass. Neither one of these is a proven method for increased ticket sales. It totally make no sense and continues to show the stupidity of celebrities and their disdain for their customer base. Maybe A.I. actors will ultimately be the salvation of film because actors don't seem to want anyone to admire them anymore. Why would you want to see anyone's talent and support their lifestyle when they call someone horrible names but still work with people that are guilty of more heinous acts than what the person of their hatred is accused of? No matter what side of the fence you're on, you can't deny the logic of questioning this detrimental behavior.If a cobbler makes uncomfortable shoes, he won't be a cobbler much longer. If you do not make a reasonable RIO for what investors are paying you, it might be hard to even get SAG scale on a project.I really think Hollywood finds no profit in making a profit anymore.

Do Ya Like Short Stories? It Really Happened.

Do Ya Like Short Stories? It Really Happened.

Posted on Jan 13th

It was a surprise opportunity for a young guy who felt he could do anything in the entertainment field, and of course that included great acting.    I was making day trips to Allentown Pennsylvania from Mountaintop and one summer day stumbled on an ad in the local town newspaper which basically said "Actors Wanted".I drove over to the indicated address and found a large well kept old house that was converted into office suites.  When I knocked on the door of Lois Miller & Associates a girl Friday answered and showed me into the well appointed office proper.  Ms. Miller was there and explained the job.  They were going to film a crime scene based on one that really happened for a tv series. And she said it was good money.The plot went like this:  A woman was stranded on the highway with a flat tire. I drive up, stop, and offer to help. While helping I was supposed to pick up the tire iron and beat her to death.....(ah wait a minute).I was driving back to Mountaintop and thinking.  I wasn't that kind of person. I wasn't that kind of guy.So I stopped and called Lois from a phone booth and backed out.  They never contacted me again.That was 40 yrs. ago. I sometimes wonder where I'd be today if I took the job. 

Looking for representation

Looking for representation

Posted on Jan 13th

Hi everyone,I’m an Italian actress gently looking for representation. I’d be grateful to connect with an agent or agency willing to give me a chance.Thank you

The #1 Reason Actors Don't Book (It's Not What You Think)

The #1 Reason Actors Don't Book (It's Not What You Think)

Posted on Jan 12th

The #1 Reason Actors Don't Book (It's Not What You Think)https://youtu.be/QGs2SN860eMWould like to hear your thoughts why actors don’t book jobs? Share them here and on the channel.

The Paradox Of Our Profession

The Paradox Of Our Profession

Posted on Jan 12th

There are days when acting feels like falling in love for the first time.And there are days when it feels like staying in a relationship that hurts — not because the love is gone, but because the world around it has become loud, fast, demanding, and unforgiving.We rarely talk about that part.We talk about careers, strategies, visibility, bookings, momentum. But beneath all of it lies something far more fragile and far more powerful: the quiet love we once had for this profession. The moment we first realized that stories could move us, that standing on a stage or in front of a camera could make us feel more alive than anything else. That being an actor wasn’t a plan — it was a calling.And then life happened.Auditions multiplied.Self tapes replaced rooms full of people.Opportunities came faster, but felt thinner.We learned to be efficient, flexible, professional — and slowly forgot how to be present.We gained more access, but less patience.More knowledge, but less trust in ourselves.More feedback, but less certainty.We built bigger résumés, yet sometimes felt smaller inside.We learned how to survive in the business —and somewhere along the way, forgot how to live inside the art.Our days became measured in submissions instead of moments, in responses instead of resonance. We rushed from casting to casting, from hope to disappointment, from motivation to exhaustion, telling ourselves this was the price of commitment. That love must hurt a little. That sacrifice was proof we cared.But love that only consumes eventually empties us.This isn’t about doing less or retreating from the industry — it’s about working with intention again, so your craft remains reliable, present, and valuable when opportunity finally aligns.There is a paradox at the heart of our profession: we are asked to be deeply human on demand, while living in systems that reward speed over depth, output over presence. We learn to add years to our careers, but sometimes forget to add life to those years. We conquer platforms, algorithms, techniques — yet neglect the inner space where courage, imagination, and truth are born.We can break down scripts flawlessly, but struggle to break down the walls we build around ourselves.We communicate constantly, but connect less.We know how to perform intimacy, but forget how to allow it.And still — we stay.Because every now and then, there is a moment that takes our breath away. A scene that scares us. A role that asks more of us than we thought we could give. A collaboration that reminds us why we started. A look exchanged on set that says: this matters. These moments don’t come often. They never do. But they are enough to keep us here.Maybe that’s what our careers are really measured by.Not by the number of auditions we survive.Not by the size of our credits.But by the moments that stopped us in our tracks and made us feel alive again.The danger is not failing.The danger is forgetting what we love.We learn how to survive in the business — and somewhere along the way, forgot how to live inside the art.So this is not a call to work harder, to be louder, to chase faster. It’s an invitation to remember. To treat our relationship with acting like any great love: with honesty, boundaries, patience, and care. To protect the parts of ourselves that make us interesting. To allow silence. To choose depth when speed threatens to hollow us out.Because acting, like love, is not meant to be consumed.It’s meant to be lived.And if you’re reading this feeling tired, distant, unsure — know this: you are not broken. You are not behind. You are not alone. You are simply in a chapter that asks you to fall back in love — not with success, not with recognition, but with the reason you stepped onto this path in the first place.Our profession is not measured by the number of breaths we take between castings.It is measured by the moments that take our breath away.And those moments still exist.They always have.Dan Martin Roeschhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm6401783/#loveacting #acting #actress #actorslife #actinglife #actingislife #actor #actingcoach #actingaudition #methodacting #actingclasses #love #actingskills #actingclass #actingcareer #actingtips #thisisacting #theatre #model #actorlife #actingagency #actingschool #actingworkshop #voiceacting #actors #iloveacting #actingheadshots #actingwar #actingwars #actingstudio 

Coffee & Content Chat! RB's Newest Blog Post "Presence over Perfection, On Screen and on the Page"

Coffee & Content Chat! RB's Newest Blog Post "Presence over Perfection, On Screen and on the Page"

Posted on Jan 11th

Happy Sunday Actors!If you haven't gotten a chance to read and mull over RB's newest Coffee & Content post, "Presence over perfection, on screen and on the page", I truly recommend you take a peak.https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-presence-over-perfection-on-screen-on-the-page-4343With that in mind, the question I pose for this week:When you get that in person meeting for the film, when they're down to the last two, or when you finally get called in to do a cold read with that casting director you've been dreaming of connecting with, how do you show up? How do you feel yourself walk into the room...?Presence over perfection, because really...when opportunity comes, it's rarely when we think we are "ready for it".Ciao, mi gente!

Entertainer of the Year Leo DiCaprio Reflects With Martin Scorsese on Making Movies With Soul

Entertainer of the Year Leo DiCaprio Reflects With Martin Scorsese on Making Movies With Soul

Posted on Jan 11th

https://time.com/7337802/entertainer-of-the-year-leonardo-dicaprio-martin-scorsese-work-together-characters-soul/

Happy Saturday everyone

Happy Saturday everyone

Posted on Jan 10th

Any Hispanic actors who would love to read my script down the line? I may need you to audition once I get discovered by a producer and of course once the script is finished. 

2026 Mindset

2026 Mindset

Posted on Jan 9th

I would like to start the conversation about what is your mindset for the New Year? Not a resolution or  a goal even, more like a title card. New year, new chapter. Midway through 2025 I had to do a course correction. So I decided I was going all in. That I would stop getting sidetracked with other projects, or non entertainment industry income. I have been focusing on submitting for auditions, watching all the webinars on auditioning, voiceover, and audio book recording. I even took some writing courses.  I  got a microphone for Christmas and I have downloaded Audacity. I am in the process of turning my walk in closet into a sound booth.All of this has led to my statement for 2026. "I am a successful, working actress, who gets paid to travel the world." That is my mindset when I wake in the morning, when I leave my house, when I encounter anyone, when I go to work, when I go to sleep at night. Doing the behavior, leads to thinking like the life you want for yourself. To get new experiences, new things, you must think new thoughts. So I ask you, fellow actors on this journey of life, what is your mindset for 2026?

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Interview Each Other

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Interview Each Other

Posted on Jan 9th

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon chat about their friend ship and explain the research they did for The Rip and what was happening on set during their tense scenes. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4ZNqeE4PyY)

SAG-AFTRA Chief Won’t “Rule Out A Strike” Heading Into Contract Talks With Studios & Streamers Next Month

SAG-AFTRA Chief Won’t “Rule Out A Strike” Heading Into Contract Talks With Studios & Streamers Next Month

Posted on Jan 9th

https://deadline.com/2026/01/actors-strike-possible-2026-1236676773/

Pitching querry

Pitching querry

Posted on Jan 8th

Happy 2026 all!  Hope this is the right place to write this. I pitched in 2025 - twice.  Pitch was liked by both.  One of the lovely producers has the TV pilot script.  Both recommended different comps to be added to those I had added.  The issue I face is that I have not found anything similar.  One comp listed simply because it is also one of the locations of my TV pilot.  What to do as I need comps (obviously) before pitching again.  The second query is...so the TV pilot is based on a true story.  Both lovely producers requested this information (specifics of it, which are mentioned in the pitch) to be listed much earlier on the Pitch.  Where can this be listed right at the beginning of a Stage 32 pitch?  It has been mentioned that you state your connection to the script and story. Thanks in advance. 

Finally my Disney crossover is finished at 125 pages.

Finally my Disney crossover is finished at 125 pages.

Posted on Jan 8th

Ladies and gentlemen don’t be surprised auditions will be held in the event a Disney executive buys my script. Let the games begin. 

An Actor's Sovereignty: Collaborating, Ensembling, with our Inner Authority

An Actor's Sovereignty: Collaborating, Ensembling, with our Inner Authority

Posted on Jan 8th

A new year, and a new chance, to experience our lives as actors using the wisdom of all the experiences from the past year. A lot, right? Haha.Most of the times, as actors, we are constantly searching for someone to direct us (generally speaking). To advise us in what we should be doing: acting wise, role wise, picture wise, social media wise, contract wise, methods wise...you get the gist of it. But that word, wise...we should be looking within...listening to our own wisdom.There's a word that has come up, softly, and a bit surprisingly, this beginning of 2026: sovereignty. The way I do things, as an actor, my choice of movement, of work, of being...should be my own. How I would like to get into a rehearsal space, what my boundaries are in terms of other players and crew as I prep, how I feel I need x, y, z...or don't...and all the other things that most of the time, we let slip, and allow, because we...adapt...flow...and at times...allow an intrusion....once...twice...Now, this is where it gets interesting: when we are on a film, a television show, in a play, etc..., we are usually directed, and reacting to notes, to other's energies, other characters, the ensemble...you get the idea. We are literally reacting like magnificent and unique chemicals in a beautiful lab, to create a story. And how that happens...is when we completely let go, relax, and allow the environment, actors, sounds, sensations, to propel us toward a place. That place, well, us the unknown...and is not in our control, and we hold no power there.But, there is something that is still ours...something deep within, that I feel is a point of discovery, and here in this post, a dialogue: What is sovereignty to you, as an actor? Do you feel it? How does being on a set, or the stage, affect it, and how can it free you to become a more generous actor, while still anchoring you in your essence, your confidence...your authenticity...?Sovereignty...

House of Saturn Table Read

House of Saturn Table Read

Posted on Jan 8th

CASTING CALL — HOUSE OF SATURN (Table Read)We are hosting a virtual table read for the feature film HOUSE OF SATURN, a psychological sci-fi thriller currently in development. The award-winning screenplay is a strong character study and an exciting read.The lead role JACKIE is already cast. We are seeking actors to read remaining roles for a one-night virtual table read only.This is not a casting commitment beyond the table read. The purpose is script exploration, rhythm, and character dynamics.

Actors Agents and Managers

Actors Agents and Managers

Posted on Jan 7th

You don't need representation to succeed. You can do it all yourself! Or can you?Visit jameswoodland.com for more information on Woodland Productions.

SAG (Now "The Actor Awards") Nominations Announced!

SAG (Now "The Actor Awards") Nominations Announced!

Posted on Jan 7th

The SAG Nominations have been announced! What do we think? What nominations stood out or are you excited? I'm glad to see OBAA and Sinners get some well-deserved nominations! The nomination that surprised me with glee? Odessa A'zion for supporting. I used to work at the agency she was repped at prior to Marty Supreme, and thought she was amazing in the film, and who doesn't love Pamela Adlon?Read the noms here! https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-sag-awards-actor-awards-nominations-list-1236466410/

Acting Is a Journey — And None of Us Knows Where the Final Station Is

Posted on Jan 6th

I once read a beautiful comparison: life is like a journey on a train.And the longer I work in this industry, the more I believe that acting might be one of the most honest versions of that journey.When we are born into this profession — when we first step onto the train of acting — we meet people we believe will stay with us forever. Teachers. Mentors. Parents. Early supporters. The ones who tell us we are talented, that we should go for it, that we belong on this path. For a while, they sit right next to us. And then, often without warning, they get off at a station we didn’t expect. Some leave because life calls them elsewhere. Some because they no longer understand our choices. Some because their role in our journey is simply finished.At the next stations, new passengers enter the train. Fellow actors. Directors. Coaches. Producers. Friends we form on sets, in rehearsal rooms, in waiting areas outside casting offices. Some of them see the journey as a short ride — one project, one collaboration, then they’re gone. Others sit with us for years, sharing long stretches of doubt, hope, success, rejection, and growth.There are passengers who travel lightly, as if acting were just a pleasant walk through life. And there are others who carry heavy luggage — disappointment, financial pressure, comparison, fear. Some passengers are always ready to help those who stumble. Others leave the train so quietly that we barely noticed they were there at all. And some leave behind something deeper: longing, gratitude, a sense of “what could have been.”What often surprises us most is that some of the people we care about deeply move to a different wagon. They are still on the same train, still in the same industry — but suddenly we are no longer sitting side by side. Our careers diverge. Our rhythms change. Our opportunities don’t align. And yes, many of us try to make our way through the wagons, pushing past doubts and obstacles, hoping to sit next to them again.Sometimes we make it.Sometimes we don’t — because the seat beside them is already taken.And that, too, is part of this journey.Acting is a path filled with challenges, dreams, fantasies, hopes, and farewells. It is a journey without guarantees and without return tickets. None of us knows when we will get off this train. And just as little do we know when the people sitting next to us will leave — not even the ones who feel inseparable today.If I’m honest, I believe there will be a moment of sadness when I step off this train one day. Saying goodbye to people I met along the way will hurt. Leaving loved ones behind will feel heavy. But there is also hope in this image. The hope that there is a central station somewhere — a place where all these journeys make sense. And the quiet comfort of imagining the people I cared about arriving there with luggage they didn’t have when they first stepped onto the train.What matters most to me is this thought:that I may have helped make that luggage heavier — not with burden, but with value. With experience. With courage. With memories.So, to my fellow actors and creatives reading this on Stage32:let’s try to make this journey a good one. Let’s treat our fellow passengers with respect. Let’s remember that at any point someone next to us may be struggling and might need understanding — just as we will, more than once, need someone who understands us.And when we eventually step off the train, let’s try to leave behind an empty seat filled with longing, gratitude, and good memories. A seat that tells those who continue the journey: it was worth sharing this part of the ride with you.None of us knows the final station.But we can choose how we travel — and what kind of passenger we are along the way.To everyone on this train with me:have a good journey.Dan Martin Roeschhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm6401783/#life #love #instagood #instagram #lifestyle #happy #photography #follow #like #motivation #photooftheday #nature #art #beautiful #quotes #bhfyp #inspiration #smile #style #photo #fashion #instadaily #picoftheday #travel #happiness #music #beauty #cute #loveyourself #me 

Sigourney Weaver on Craft: How Actors Strengthen Story, Character, and Collaboration

Sigourney Weaver on Craft: How Actors Strengthen Story, Character, and Collaboration

Posted on Jan 6th

If you want a smart, career-spanning reminder of what long-term craft looks like, this Sigourney Weaver video is worth your time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s1ssDMUXZ4 What I loved most was how clearly she frames an actor’s job as more than showing up and saying lines. She talks about reading scripts with a real structural eye, walking into director meetings with notes to strengthen character and story, and taking responsibility for consistency so the role stays honest from start to finish. She also shares great behind-the-scenes perspective on flexibility, like how much of Alien evolved through improvisation and unpredictability on set, and how being part of an ensemble bonds you for life when you survive something intense together. There’s also a really useful thread running through her whole timeline about range, her desire for a repertory-style career, jumping between genres, tones, and “types,” so you do not get stuck repeating yourself.When you read a script, what is the first thing you look for to decide if a character is worth committing to, voice, structure, relationships, arc, or something else? And how comfortable are you speaking up if you see an inconsistency or a stronger option?

2 Reasons Actors Don't Book Commercial Modeling Jobs (And How to Fix Them)

2 Reasons Actors Don't Book Commercial Modeling Jobs (And How to Fix Them)

Posted on Jan 5th

2 Reasons Actors Don't Book Commercial Modeling Jobs (And How to Fix Them) https://youtu.be/sMTNsNXSoFU Have you booked commercial modeling jobs? If so, share your experience here and on the channel.

Working out director/actor issues in pre-production or during set rehearsals during production

Working out director/actor issues in pre-production or during set rehearsals during production

Posted on Jan 3rd

https://youtu.be/x2x8KGzZsO4?si=aTqhEXtjBUd3QoLFLet me know what you think!

Hi everyone!

Hi everyone!

Posted on Jan 3rd

Hi everyone! I’m a single mom of two amazing boys and I recently started writing screenplays, which I absolutely love. I also love experiencing my characters’ emotions as I write. My dream is to star in the film I’m currently writing. I’m passionate about acting and truly interested in developing my craft. Fantasy romance films are my world I study the actors and their emotional journeys deeply whenever I watch them. I’m so happy to have found Stage 32, where I can learn, grow, and build connections. I’m open to any advice that can help me improve as an actor!

Can We Have a Heart to Heart? | This Business is Painful - Wendy Alane Wright

Can We Have a Heart to Heart? | This Business is Painful - Wendy Alane Wright

Posted on Jan 2nd

"This video, from a seasoned Hollywood Talent Manager, discusses the current challenges within the entertainment industry, including difficulties in securing work, acting roles, and representation. This channel provides crucial acting advice for those wondering how to get a manager for acting or how to get an agent. Learn what talent management looks for when evaluating actors and how to navigate the current climate to secure acting auditions."https://youtu.be/oik4zaa4nC8

Happy New Year my beautiful creative community

Happy New Year my beautiful creative community

Posted on Dec 31st

Happy new year 

Has anyone had any luck on Casting.com I am finishing setting up a profile on there today

Has anyone had any luck on Casting.com I am finishing setting up a profile on there today

Posted on Dec 31st

A lot of LA reps last year in my actor friend circle asked their talent to make an account but I haven't heard of anyone booking anything off it yet the way Casting Networks seemed to be constant, so just looking for opinions, recs, and if people like it better or the same as the other casting sites out there

Hi everyone

Hi everyone

Posted on Dec 31st

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE

Closing the Door: The Biggest Lessons, and What are you Leaving Behind in 2025

Closing the Door: The Biggest Lessons, and What are you Leaving Behind in 2025

Posted on Dec 30th

Before you can step into a new door...you must close the one, behind you.Greetings, one and all, my creative community!We are at the last day of the year, the last day of the 9 year, the last day...of the old.What, out of everything you have experienced, seen, felt, and lived through, is the most important lesson of them all, that one thing that has completely shaken you, and like a tree, helped you grow stronger, leaner, and more beautifully?And...what are you leaving behind that is too heavy, old, rotten, or not even yours, as you close the door, and with gratitude, and grace, leave 2025 behind?The countdown begins...bye, bye, bye 2025 (in the NSYNC song melody, lol)Casi, casi, comenzamos de nuevo! Felicidades, cheer, and joy for all!!!Juliana

How was everyones Christmas? I got to shoot my first ever Xmas Horror movie as the lead

How was everyones Christmas? I got to shoot my first ever Xmas Horror movie as the lead

Posted on Dec 30th

It was one of those over the top CRAZY characters, which I find the most rewarding since I don't get to do them often, but am so nervous to see how it turns out... could go a lot of different ways on the editing room floor... and as only an actress on this one I have no say in it. I get now why so many Actor friends have started creating their own content- gives you a bit of creative control back when it's your own writing/directing. Did anyone book some last minute 2025 gigs? If so tell us all about them! :)

Alternate life

Alternate life

Posted on Dec 29th

Hey Actors!Getting back into the swing of things after the Holidays, I have a creative question for you: If you weren't acting, what would you be doing? Was there a time in your life you had two paths before you? Or did you have a backup plan? Or perhaps acting is your second career. So if not an actor, or in the entertainment industry, what would you be doing instead?I have a security guard, an administrative assistant, a courtesy clerk, a homecaregiver, among other things. All with the potential to make a career out of. All soul killers to me. 

The Actors Complete Checklist – 6 Essential Steps Actors Must Take For 2026

Posted on Dec 29th

The Actors Complete Checklist – 6 Essential Steps Actors Must Take For 2026https://youtu.be/42IQPXDDdokWhat steps are you working on first to prepare and move your acting career forward in 2026? Share in the comments!

December 29th: Community Open House!

December 29th: Community Open House!

Posted on Dec 29th

Good morning actors!The last Monday of the year…WOW!!!✨Let’s wrap 2025 up with joy, thanks and community at our Stage 32 Community Open House, free to join via Zoom.If you’re a Stage 32 newbie, it’s the perfect place to break the ice and say hello!If you’re a Stage 32 veteran, come on by and tell us how your years’ been!https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-december-community...Wanting to share some last minute yuletide cheer, make new friends, or just spend some time with colleagues and future collaborators?Join the link above, and see you there!12:00 Noon PSTHappy Holidays all, and ciao bello 2025!

Reality TV show the opposite of MILF Manor

Reality TV show the opposite of MILF Manor

Posted on Dec 28th

I don’t wanna give away my idea, but I wanna pitch it to whoever will take it on

Brigitte Bardot has died. What a legacy she lived & leaves behind. What is your favorite Bardot film?

Brigitte Bardot has died. What a legacy she lived & leaves behind. What is your favorite Bardot film?

Posted on Dec 28th

Brigitte Bardot messaged me in 2018 to say she'll die on Dec 28. She then messaged me 3 more times (I tried posting all 3 but Stage32 only lets me post one image) to say it'll be in 2025 near/after Christmas (Dec 28). She was a great legend. Rest in peace!

Acting Must Do’s Before Action: What’s your ritual?

Acting Must Do’s Before Action: What’s your ritual?

Posted on Dec 26th

Good tidings, players!Coming back online after a few days of needed R&R, with a simple, and important question:What’s your pre-set, pre-opening night, pre/acting work ritual you must do before the camera rolls or the curtain rises?A quick mantra? Breathwork? Do you trigger your intentions with a substitution, or an as if? Let’s get our creative juices flowing!

Merry christmas, stage 32!

Merry christmas, stage 32!

Posted on Dec 25th

Hi everyone, I'm back on STAGE 32!This image captures a moment from Che Lingua! Here in the role of Dante, in a powerful backlit shot by Massimo Apeddu, taken during the performance on December 20th at the Piccolo Teatro Comico in Turin. Che Lingua! is a winding journey through the most significant pages in the evolution of the Italian language, guided by some of the authors who shaped it and made it known around the world. The performance retraces the birth and formation of Italian, from its most ancient origins to its literary development, placing language under a magnifying glass and exploring how it changes, resists, and survives through time. Through theatre, music, and physical storytelling, the audience encounters Dante, Manzoni, Collodi, and Pirandello, whose works become living presences on stage rather than historical references. Yes, if you're wondering... I play all the characters! It's exhausting! Artistically, Che Lingua! emerges from the desire to explore language as a living, emotional, and political body. History, irony, imagination, literature, and sound coexist in a shared theatrical experience that investigates the deep relationship between language, identity, and memory. Italian becomes a space of encounter, conflict, and play — inviting the audience to actively participate rather than simply observe. Conceived in Italy with an international perspective, Che Lingua! is designed for festivals, universities, and cultural institutions interested in language, heritage, and contemporary performance. Its adaptability and immersive quality make it a strong proposal for international dialogue and intercultural exchange. The show premiered during the XXII Week of the Italian Language in the World at the Bogentheater in Innsbruck, Austria. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support, and to wish you all a peaceful and warm Merry Christmas. — Gigi

That’s a rare find!’ The casting genius who plucked this year’s biggest TV star out of 600 auditions

That’s a rare find!’ The casting genius who plucked this year’s biggest TV star out of 600 auditions

Posted on Dec 24th

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/dec/24/shaheen-baig-casting-director-interview-adolescence-peaky-blinders-sherwood

Timothée Chalamet on Marty Supreme

Timothée Chalamet on Marty Supreme

Posted on Dec 23rd

Timothée Chalamet joins BBC Radio to talk about his new movie, Marty Supreme. He discusses the craziest place he practiced ping-pong, working with Uncut Gems director Josh Safdie, and how he relates to the character of Marty.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhMqMdu6Wlc)

Wishing you all, the most wonderful time of the year: Peace, Love and Light into 2026

Wishing you all, the most wonderful time of the year: Peace, Love and Light into 2026

Posted on Dec 23rd

Hello, fellow actors,Happiest of days of holly, sweets, and magic to you!I used this same image for my screenwriting post, but it means something different to me in the acting part of me. As actors, we give it all: to the story, to the character, to the industry...and we keep on, on, and on. But, take a look at this candle...it's almost done. Its light, that beautiful flame, is steady, and effortless, yet the lovely thing, concept even, holding it, wanes away.This year, my acting self, and how I see, feel and embody this part of my work, is going through what the candle is embodying. I'm letting the old me, the old way of doing things, the old way of approaching acting, to end. Gently, softly, and with gratitude.The flame remains, as the wax melts away...and a new, pure, marvelous new candle, the real, pure, joyous me, will begin in 2026.Perhaps, we can all do this: reflect, and let whatever is done...in our way of thinking about our acting careers, methods, habits...that which no longer serves us, but gets in our way, or that which no longer speaks our flame...remain in 2025. And, with love, and kindness, and lots and lots of gratitude, say goodbye, and just be. Be, in openness, and freedom, to welcome a new way, and a new year of success, work, and joy.May everyone here have peace, love and light, and if not readily there...may you find it in your hears.Ending 2025 with gratitude, and ready, for that January 1, 2026 bell to ring.Abrazos,Juliana Philippi

"CRINCHY"-Christmas - Merry Christmas to all my fellow creatives

"CRINCHY"-Christmas - Merry Christmas to all my fellow creatives

Posted on Dec 22nd

"CRINCHY"-Christmas - Merry Christmas to all my fellow creativesAs the year comes to a close, I just want to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who shared this journey — on set, behind the scenes, in rehearsal rooms, at castings, festivals, and in all those moments that make this industry so special.May this holiday season bring you health, peace, strong family moments, and a chance to breathe after a year full of passion, challenges, and unforgettable stories.Thank you for the trust, the creativity, the vulnerability, the laughter, and the courage it takes to do what we do.May the New Year bring great scripts, meaningful collaborations, and many moments where we get to meet in person and create together again.Enjoy the holidays, recharge your hearts, and keep the magic alive.Looking forward to seeing many of you again in 2026.Dan Martin Roeschhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm6401783/And for once… a script without drama:May your holidays come without deadlines or direction notes — but with good food, laughter, and genuine moments of rest.As we step into 2026, I’ll be reaching out again in early January to personally schedule meetings for the Hollywood Networking Week ·  Los Angeles: March 28 – April 6, 2026 ·  London: April 7 – April 10, 2026. I’m also in the final phase of my O-1 visa process, and I would truly appreciate any support — including recommendation letters.I’m very much looking forward to connecting in person in 2026 — during networking week, on set, and in rooms where the next chapter begins.*#christmas #merrychristmas #christmastree #christmasdecor #xmas #christmastime #love #winter #natale #christmasgifts #handmade #santa #holidays #holiday #christmasdecorations #gift #christmasiscoming #family #december #navidad #smallbusiness #art #santaclaus #instagood #gifts #noel #giftideas #christmaslights #photography #natal 

IYW is HERE: The Gift of a Hello

IYW is HERE: The Gift of a Hello

Posted on Dec 20th

Fellow actors, players, comediennes, performers, artists, and...creators,It's Introduce Yourself Weekend at Stage 32! IYW is a perfect time to post a hello, a new introduction, or a re-introduction to the community at large. Directors, producers, screenwriters, filmmakers, and the works are all coming out, saying hello, and as an actor, what better way to take the stage, find your light, and shine?Share a bit about yourself, your experience, or background, any projects you've worked on, are currently working on, or what your goals are for the amazing, fantastic new year ahead.Just go to the "Lounges" tab, and pick the "Introduce Yourself" lounge, and put your best foot forward into a new year, full of new possibilities, people, places, and projects.https://www.stage32.com/lounge/introduce_yourselfWishing you a wonderful IYW, and a fantastic Holiday Season!

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