I’ve recently been cast as a replacement in a play (I'm in 2 plays at the moment, one my own, and one... this). The rest of the cast and crew are Brazilian, and they’ve already been rehearsing for about two months. I don’t speak Portuguese, so I’m often in the dark when conversations switch away from English.At my first rehearsal, things escalated between the director and one of the actresses (who is also a producer and whose idea the play was based on). The director kept giving her notes—apparently the same ones he’s been giving for weeks—and she became more and more upset. Eventually, they were shouting at each other in Portuguese for nearly 40 minutes, often pointing at me while arguing. They occasionally switched to English, and at one point the director slammed the table, spilled drinks everywhere, and walked out saying, “If you don’t take my notes and stop behaving like this, I’m done.”After he left, the actress continued arguing with the assistant director for another 20 minutes. I’ve known her for years—she’s very confident and self-assured—so I think this was more of a creative clash than a personal issue.For context:I stepped in mainly as a favour after the previous actress dropped out.I’m not being paid and also cover my own petrol (1.5 hours each way to rehearsal).I’ve been getting very positive feedback, so I don’t think I’m the problem here.I’m trying to figure out whether I should stay in this production or step away. The rehearsal environment feels very tense and unprofessional, but I also don’t want to leave them in the lurch. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What would you do?
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Happy Tuesday! I've been considering the above question for a workshop proposal and got interested to see if you have a view on this too. It may of course not be of interest at all. As you likely know we can he securely attached, anxiously attached, anxiously and avoidantly attached or have a disorganised attachment style. This style affects how we relate not just romantically but with people in general including our scene partners, acting teachers, directors, crew etc. Do you have an awareness of how (if at all) your attachment style shows up in your acting process?For me, having an avoidant attachment style, I notice there is a part of me that fears being 'submerged'/overwhelmed by the emotions of the character i'm playing. Just noticing this has helped and it's still a work in progress
What's the Difference Between an Actor's Residual and Foreign Royalty ChecksResiduals VS Foreign Royalty Checks - they're not the same thing, and every working actor should know the difference. In this video, https://youtu.be/8gHEculmXCc I break down exactly how these payments work differently, when you get them, and what they mean for your acting income. Have you ever received a residual or a foreign royalty check? If so, let us know about the project and other details about the payment on the channel so we can learn from you.#residualchecks#residualchecksactors#whatareforeignroyaltychecks #whatareresidualchecks #actingresidualchecks
Hey everyone! There is something that I do once a year. It's usually like clockwork around Christmas vacation but I decided to knock it out a little early this year and share it with you as well. Many of you have seen this before (as well you should, if you are a TV/Film Actor) so it's old hat, so to speak. But those that are new to the platform, I'd like to share this class from the great Michael Caine. Let me know what you think!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPLVDwEr7Y&t=10s
Actors- have you ever had to learn an accent for a role? If so, how did you learn it? I once had to learn a German accent for THE BEAMS ARE CREAKING. This was last century, so I had a cassette with a person teaching German accent, that I would listen to in my car during my commute.
If you haven’t been following The Pitt on HBO Max, now’s the time to catch up. This gritty, grounded medical drama just earned 13 Emmy nominations, and the behind-the-scenes process is a masterclass in actor collaboration, preparation, and presence under pressure.In this Deadline article, the cast and creative team, including Noah Wyle, Shawn Hatosy, and Katherine LaNasa, open up about the emotional depth of the show, the power of being present on set, and how leadership, tone-setting, and intention impact every performance:https://deadline.com/2025/08/the-pitt-noah-wyle-passion-series-success-1236490890Highlights include: • Why emotional continuity and vulnerability matter more than stardom • How actors tackled intense prosthetic work and emotional trauma authentically • The importance of trusting your scene partner, even with minimal prepWhether you’re early in your career or a seasoned actor, this article is full of gems about leadership, professionalism, and building a character in a high-stakes environment.Question for the Lounge:What’s the most impactful set experience you’ve had, where someone’s leadership or presence made a difference in your performance?
I am not an actor however, I will never not feel awed when listening to this man talk about the craft. I only wish I'd had the opportunity to pick his brilliant mind while he was still here.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdQRdJsBc-A)
Have questions about how to get the most out of Stage 32?TODAY at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET, we’re hosting our FREE Community Open House Webcast—a live event designed to help you navigate everything Stage 32 has to offer.Whether you’re looking to grow your creative network, explore education or script services, or figure out how to make the most of the Writer’s Room, contests, pitch sessions, or lounges—this is your chance to get answers in real time.If you have questions you’d like answered live, post them at the below link:https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Official-QandA-Thread-August-Stage-32-Live-Community-Open-House-Webcast And if you haven’t registered yet, it’s free to attend! If you can't make it live, registering will ensure that you get the full recording to watch in your own time:https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-august-community-open-house Hope to see you there!
What does Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and Spike Lee have in common? Aside from growing up in the big smoke of NYC, the trio star in Spike Lee’s latest film Highest 2 Lowest. Watch as they talk family roots, A$AP’s throwback with Denzel’s family Christmas and Denzel’s competitive riff from He Got Game.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV2EpELLUuo)
The last one I read was Mathew McConaughey's "Greenlights" but am looking for another to enjoy! Please comment with any rec's :)
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Our August Open House is happening this Wednesday, and it’s completely free for any new or current Stage 32 members to attend! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how to get the most out of the platform, ask questions live, and take part in a posting challenge where one winner will receive a free Stage 32 webinar.Even if you can’t attend live, you can register to receive the full recording on demand.Here’s the link to sign up: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-august-community-open-house
"A pragmatic farmer dismisses a bat bite, only to descend into a terrifying maelstrom of paranoia and rage when a visiting doctor identifies the early signs of rabies. Forced to confront a diagnosis that is a death sentence, he becomes the subject of an intimate and harrowing human drama. This is a psychological horror that charts one man's devastating descent into madness; a character study on fear, loss of control, and mortality. The protagonist's performance would be essential. With the right lead (a Jake Gyllenhaal type for his intensity), this could really hit cult status. Think the psychological breakdown of The Shining meets the visceral body horror of The Exorcist, but grounded in a terrifyingly real and clinical scenario. The logline is solid, I'm weaving the web of the story. Right now, I'm just testing the waters with the core idea. What are your first thoughts?"
The Casting Director Said I Was Great But Didn't Book: Here's Whyhttps://youtu.be/2GeDvaGppAYHave you ever gotten great feedback after an audition and didn’t book the job? If so, share your story here and on the channel so we can learn from you.You can get onto my special email list by signing up at: howtoactandmodel.com
I’ve been doing voice acting on and off for a few years, and I’m opening myself back up to projects. If you’re looking for a voice actor for narration or character work, I’d love to collaborate. I’m excited to bring my range and creativity into new projects and connect with others in the community. :)
Just read this week's Coffee & Content and the fascinating short video interviews DPs about the tools, routines, and creative habits they rely on to prepare, shoot, and deliver their best work. It ranges from sugar to coffee, to meditation and reading to having an electric guitar at the ready with an. amp! Here is the link https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-the-tools-routines-and-relationships-that-drive-creative-success-4202My question is what do you fellow artists do to prepare? For me it depends on what I am creating and it changes over time. Currently it's a 10-minute vocal warm up and body warm-up before acting.
Ugh! I'm telling on myself again. There was an audition I did a while back where I just phoned it in. I wasn't really interested in the material and I didn't mind letting it show. I even went so far as to audition in my underwear. Buuuuuuut.... that was exactly what they were looking for with the character and I ended up getting the part. And yes, it actually ended up being a good time on set. Have any of you ever phoned in an audition and still gotten the part? I'd love to hear your stories!
We come from all over the world on this platform. We are in all different stages of our careers. Some of you are new to acting, some of you are veterans, some of you even do it for a living. I am curious what kind of training, if any, everyone has had. I went to a performing arts high school my senior year, then I majored in theater in college. (Didn't complete, so I stayed in Orange County) where, I went to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. (Hated it!) Then private classes in OC. I have also taken private classes at Playhouse West with one Jeff Goldblum! and Mark Pellegrino. (loved it) I have had real life training about what a set is like when I worked as an extra for four years. Classes will teach you how to act, but theater is an entirely different animal from a movie set with a camera in your face. What about the rest of you?
From Muhammad Ali in Diff’rent Strokes to Sting in Only Murders in the Building, a perfectly placed cameo can be unforgettable, and even iconic. Cameos like these don’t just break the fourth wall, they leave a lasting impression and often become fan-favorite moments.This new article from Deadline highlights ten of the most memorable TV cameos of all time, and it’s a fascinating reminder of how much impact one brief appearance can have on both a story and an audience:https://deadline.com/2025/08/from-muhammad-ali-to-al-gore-ten-memorable-...So let’s start a conversation:What’s your favorite cameo performance in TV or film and why did it stick with you?And for the actors here: Would you ever want to play a fictional version of yourself on screen?Some of my personal favorites are Prince in New Girl, basically every Stan Lee appearance in the Marvel movies, Bill Murray in Zombieland, and Peter Jackson in Entourage. And more recently, Scorsese in The Studio!
Heard Taylor Sheraton say... that Billy Bob Thornton 'doesn't give a fuck' before admitting that he had to write him a part. Do you find non-attachment the best approach when going for a role?
Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags) https://youtu.be/UZZVrEbAl-wHave you ever walked away from a talent agency? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.You can be on my special email list and receive helpful industry information. Visit: howtoactandmodel.com to sign up.
In an recent interview at the Sarajevo Film Festival, actor Gary Oldman - who I love - shared the best advice he had ever received. He said: "it was a criticism that his eyes looked dead in a scene, sharing that he learned right then and there that much of acting comes from and through the eyes."The best advice I received (although still figuring out how to put it into practice) is to notice how many body feels when my character is sad, for example, and to recreate the body sensation in order to connect with the sadness at each rehearsal.What's the best acting advice you've ever received? Here is the article https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ray-winstone-marvel-angelina-jolie-steven-spielberg-sarajevo-1236346689/
I came upon this video this morning, and Katee throws down truth about acting which I think we can all relate to. Please share your reactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYEfmMyRU0&ab_channel=TheSackhoffShowClips
Mine currently, (it switches up all the time) is @SamValentine of @OneBrokeActress for how insightful, helpful, and eager to learn that her line of questioning is. I'd love to hear yours, I'm always looking for more!
I inspired nick Trautmann in the movie the defender and Angela by him chill guy every day enjoy Dean.
Hello,I'm looking for an acting agent. I just turned 22 today. So yeah, if ur looking for some young adult actor then I'm available.I'm currently living in Germany however after I finish my Master Degree in Screen Acting I plan on moving to some place where English is the main spoken language.
Hello all! I'd love to hear your 'Weekly Wins' - something positive that's happened to you this week in your acting career. It can be anything from booking a role, auditioning, attending a class or even watching a great movie/play.Let's hear them!
Hey everyone! One of the things that surprised me about this industry when I first got into it, was how people will tell you EXACTLY how they see you, based on the roles you get. Almost immediately, I found out that I'm a Dad, a Teacher, or a Cop. Even in my own movie "Turbo Cola", which I CAST, I played a cop! Lol! And lately, in the commercial world, Big Pharma seems to love me. I've done commercials and industrials for WeGovey, Zepbound, etc and literally yesterday, I did one for a big medical chain. Now, don't get me wrong, I'll play the hell out of these roles. The pay is usually nice and the work is fairly easy. Say a few lines, show the product, etc. I know I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. I mean, I'm booking dammit! Lol! But I would like some variety every now and then. And I found a cure for that. I MAKE MY OWN STUFF! When I want to play a bad guy, I write a bad guy role and get my friends together (pay them of course) and make it. The days of just being the actor are over. And I'm not just talking Youtube and TikTok. Has there ever been time when you've said "screw it" and made something on your own so you could go against the grain of how you are normally cast? I'd love to hear it!
Mine currently is @Gabriellebyndloss for how encouraging, vulnerable, and authentic her posts areI'd love to hear yours!
In an ideal world, we would only take those roles that fulfill us as actors. There's roles we take to pay the bills, and then there's roles we take because we love it. Did you know that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman didn't get paid much for the last two seasons of Sherlock? But they kept coming back because it was fun and they loved it! What role is that for you? What roles do you find most fulfilling and why? Have you played a role where you took a pay cut for no pay just because you thought it would be fun for you as an actor? Let's hear it!
If you’re an actor who gravitates toward character-driven work, this is an interview you’ll want to read.In this new Q&A from Deadline, Cillian Murphy opens up about his upcoming indie drama Steve, a minimalist film that strips everything back to focus on the raw, emotional weight of a man in crisis.Read the full interview here: https://deadline.com/2025/08/cillian-murphy-movie-steve-interview-1236484583/Murphy talks about why he chose this project after Oppenheimer, how the script reminded him of early Ken Loach, and why silence and stillness can be just as powerful as dialogue. He also reflects on trusting the audience to lean in, even when a story unfolds quietly.Have you ever taken on a role where you had to do more with less?What’s a performance that stayed with you because of its subtlety or restraint?
Hello everyone my name is Faisal Askari and I am hoping to work on a series pilot as a protagonist but I don't have any type of acting experience and I haven't learned acting too. In order to perform the role I am working to learn acting but along with this I have a lot of other things to do in the same Project. The reason why I am here is to ask you whether I should learn whole acting thing from start or just learn what's important for the character now and then expand my learning afterwards.Now I am considering to learn only what this character requires because of a few reasons like my learning method is quite different like I learn things when I see someone doing it at advanced level or I learn by doing things instead of taking lessons. Another reason why I think my approach would be good and work because the character is both the most easiest character to portray and most difficult character to portray depending on the actor's experience. Let me tell you a bit about the traits of the character. He is a billionaire 21 years old man and is kind of over confident as hell. The character (Aryan) is a man with a lot of fame, money, political power and he is almost untouchable for most of the people which is why he is too arrogant. He doesn't show any type of emotions and mostly keeps his face blank (which is difficult to keep and that's why it is a difficult character but he also gives reactions mix of evil smiles or over confident expressions which is easy part). I am confident about keeping my face blank and the expression but the thing I am worried about is his accent and dialogue style. Even though he speaks less but still his every word says something much bigger so what do you guys say?
Ok, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about! Lol! What is the WORST note you've received while on set. As they say on social media, "I'll go first!"I had spent most of the week before a gig memorizing lines for one of those infomercials. I knew they were going to have a teleprompter but I wanted to impress the production with memorizing everything they had sent me. Eight pages, single spaced.I get to set and LITERALLY right before the cameras roll, the Director lets me know that he has rewritten the entire script the night before without telling anyone, even his client. So, I'm basically doing a cold read on a teleprompter and he gives me the note to "just go for it!" Excuse me? Dude!? Just go for WHAT?A few days later, after the check clears, he feels the need to reach out via email and tell me I'll never make it in this business if I can't be "more professional" and "take bigger risks" with my acting. So, you've heard mine, let me hear yours!
How improve and be selected for anything? how join a group and a team ? .
The 3 Proven Ways Models/Actors Can Get Copies Of Their Commercial Modeling Jobs https://youtu.be/DZX60JDTl8w Any suggestions or advice on how actors/models can get copies of their tear sheets (ads)? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
In this week's Coffee and Content RB shares a video essay about Ben Stiller who re-invented himself after the collapse of theatrical comedies and went on to direct Severance. I am in awe of his resilience. I wonder if you've had to re-invent your career and how you developed the grit and resilience to do so? Here is the article https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-embracing-what-scares-us-to-grow-as-creatives-4188
so i am an ex impor actress.Who learned photograph y and screenwriting.I studied even culture science. Now i do many artistmanagment.But from now and then i still shoot or write sooo. lets connect
Beautiful Meryl Streep has changed my life 'profoundly' twice. The first when she played, Karen Von Blixen in 'Out of Africa' and proved that women could be independent and courageous. She inspired me to travel the world solo and follow my heart. The second time was in her speech at Cannes recently when she was awarded an Honorary, Palme d'Or for her exceptional contributions to cinema. (Yes RB, she has played the long game.) Meryl stood with Juliette Binoche in unity, when Meryl acknowledged that acting is the process of channeling spirits. As someone who has known about the relationship of creativity and spirit and who has been able to see spirits (souls) since the death of my brother and father, despite being told that I can't, this was a profound moment that has forever changed my life and will no doubt inspire many people who see, to start to speak their truth and open doors for discussion on what consciousness truly is and how connected we all are. I would love to know if you have been inspired by an actor or their role and if it has profoundly changed you?
I would love to know how you all got interested in acting. For me, when I was 8 or so I was asked to read "God" for a play at church camp. I had fun, I got accolades from people, so of course I needed more of that!
Hello all!I'm currently writing my first blog for Stage32 (keep an eye out for it soon!) and one section will be covering the topic of scripts and writing. I'm sure many if not all of the writers on here will be aware of this, hence I'm posting it in the Acting section, as I think it's essential for actors to be constantly reading. Below is a link to Script Slug - a website not many actors I know have heard of. Script Slug have hundreds of free to read scripts available for anybody to download (under fair use for educational purposes only).They have all of the 2025 Academy Award nominees, 2024's, 2023's, etc, as well as entire catalogues of screenplays from directors including Christopher Nolan, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Eggers and Ridley Scott. Aside from movie scripts, they also have TV shows including Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and Shogun.Be sure to check them out. A great acting exercise is to read through them, and pick any 2-5 pages to memorise within a specific time, then practise as a self-tape rehearsal exercise, or just for cold-reading skills. Set yourself a challenge to read a script a week, or a certain amount within a month. It's all great preparation for when a real audition and opportunity comes along. Let me know your thoughts and which scripts you enjoyed the most! My personal favourites are by Robert Eggers. I'm a huge fan, and his attention to detail throughout his films even shines through into the script formatting which is beautifully done. And of course, Chris Nolan's plot structure and Quentin Tarantino's dialogue - gripping! Hope this helps and inspires someone! https://www.scriptslug.com/
What do we think? (https://deadline.com/2025/08/dave-franco-luigi-mangione-biopic-1236480215/)
Angry rant coming. Sorry in advance but I'm really tired of hearing the excuses.When I first started, I was always hearing about the "Catch 22". You couldn't get an Agent without doing a lot of work. But in order to work in many cases, you "needed" an agent. Fortunately I never fell in to that trap and I have a solution for those of you who think you're falling in to it. Are you ready? Here it is! MAKE YOUR OWN S#!T!There's a wonderful interview from a couple of years ago with Jason Alexander from "Seinfeld" who said that "the days of just being the Actor are probably over. If you're sitting by the phone waiting for it to ring, it's never gonna. You have to go out and make it happen for yourself..." or something along those lines.I know, I know, it is easier said than done, but hear me out. I LITERALLY have a Clubhouse friend (an app for your phone like the old 80's party lines) who made an entire feature length documentary from her iPhone and not even the most up to date one. You can probably still find it out on the streamers somewhere, as she got distribution for it. It's called "My Yang Gang Diary", it's the story of a presidential campaign. She had no clue what she was doing when she did it. She didn't know how to edit. She didn't know lighting. She hadn't been to film school. She knew NO ONE in distribution. SHE JUST DID IT and she learned on the way! Another friend of mine who is a nurse, just made her first short film. She wrote it, directed it, produced it, got the locations, cast it, ordered food, literally EVERYTHING. And she also had NO CLUE what she was doing! It's called "Poetry on the Pavement". See the pic. She literally learned EVERYTHING while she was doing it! Don't want to go the documentary or short film routes? No worries. You can just use your ring light that you already do auditions with and write a scene for you and a friend. Or you can do it completely solo. iMovie on the iPhone is what I use for auditions. Who says it can't work for a small scene with you and friend too?Now, I know I'm probably going to get comments like "I don't know how to do that" or "I don't have that equipment" or some other excuse. LEARN! Save up until you can get a small camera, if you don't want to use a phone. Technology makes it easier than ever to learn lighting, writing, Directing, and Acting. I literally watch the Michael Caine video on Youtube once a year at Christmas time and my DP for my latest short AND the Director of my first film "Turbo Cola" never went to school. Luke learned EVERYTHING he does from Youtube videos! "Turbo Cola" would go on to win Best Comedy and Best Indie Film of the Year in 2023 AND he won a Telly last year for his commercial work.The point is, in your auditions, you're ALREADY doing your own directing, lighting, sound, in addition to trying to act. Why not just go a step further and make something of your own? It doesn't have to be a million dollar movie. Just a short film that you write or a scene. Throw it up on IMDb and BAM! you got a new credit that shows that you're working.Sorry for the lengthy rant. I just am not a fan of listening to the excuses.
2 Ways New Actors Can Get Experience And Cast https://youtu.be/kY49550ccjg Do you have any suggestions how beginning actors can find film auditions? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
I just read this article about Corey Mylchreest in My Oxford Year. He says he immersed himself in interviews and books about young men facing terminal diagnoses. Here is the article https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/corey-mylchreest-interview-my-oxford-year-1236335551/When preparing for a roles, how do you research your character and how far do you go?
Check out this new Deadline interview- https://deadline.com/2025/07/cristin-milioti-the-penguin-video-interview-emmys-1236474176/ Where Milioti opens up about her role in The Penguin, what it meant to play Sofia Falcone, and how she navigated the complex emotional layers of a character raised by corruption but fighting for autonomy. She also shares her experience working alongside Colin Farrell and reflects on her journey from musical theater to genre television.Actors, this is a must-watch if you’re interested in character transformation, scene work rooted in deep emotional conflict, and building chemistry with larger-than-life characters. What part of her process stood out to you? Have you ever had a role that forced you to tap into a part of yourself you hadn’t explored before?
Join our Head of Community, Ashley Smith LIVE on the @Stage32 Instagram with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder of HollyShorts, to celebrate 10 years of partnership between Stage 32 and the HollyShorts Film Festival!They’ll talk about how the partnership began, Daniel’s excitement for this year’s festival (kicking off Thursday), and the launch of our new Stage 32 Global Contest Hub.This is totally free to attend—just follow @Stage32 on Instagram and join us live!
Hey everyone, I’m Auzzey — a first-time screenwriter and new to acting, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid. I’ve recently written a short film based on a deeply personal experience — a symbolic story about emotional distance between a son and his mother, and the unexpected love that helped him begin to heal. I plan to act in the project myself, and I’m here to connect with other actors and creatives who value emotional truth over perfection. I don’t have training — just real life, real emotion, and a willingness to put myself into roles that matter. Would love advice, guidance, or connection with anyone who’s walked this path before.
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I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
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