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Stage 32 · 25 Feb 2026
Actors, from a screenwriter: if you were to choose, what's the one thing that we do that makes you roll your eyes, and what makes instead our writing both helpful and respectful of your role?Let's talk about all the times you wanted to tell us: "If you need to dictate me any blink, just play it yourself!"
Stage 32 · 24 Feb 2026
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Stage 32 · 24 Feb 2026
Hi Actors! How is the month going? Are you getting your goals accomplished? Hitting a wall? In need of some inspo? What is something about your craft, your career, or the industry you are still trying to figure out? Others may benefit from any tips, insights, inspiration or resources you have to offer.
Stage 32 · 24 Feb 2026
Acting and modeling are highly complementary disciplines that share rigorous professional standards and technical routines. Whether maintaining a personal skincare regimen or preparing for a competitive casting, the training and preparation for both fields follow a nearly identical path.The synergy between these roles…
Stage 32 · 24 Feb 2026
Heart Players!When the fortuitous and magical moment comes...after auditioning for two films, a tv co-star role, and a few commercials...weeks, maybe a month goes by...and you hear nothing. So, you have no conflicts if you got nothing, right? But......then! Then, you hear back from one feature film supporting and the t…
Stage 32 · 23 Feb 2026
What Alysa Liu's Olympic Win Teaches Actors About Auditioning https://youtu.be/LAeL0_An6Ts Do you have any audition strategies? If so, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 23 Feb 2026
What Alysa Liu's Olympic Win Teaches Actors About Auditioninghttps://youtu.be/LAeL0_An6TsDo you have any audition strategies? If so, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 22 Feb 2026
How would you portray loneliness when you are the only conscious being in existence?Curious how actors approach emotional scale in high-concept roles.
Stage 32 · 20 Feb 2026
Hey Stage32 community!Just launched ActorRise and wanted to share with fellow theater/film folks.WHAT IT IS:AI-powered monologue and scene discovery platform. Built it because I wanted to make finding audition material faster and easier for actors.- 8,600+ monologues + 14,000+ film/TV scripts- Natural language AI searc…
Stage 32 · 19 Feb 2026
When I was a storyboard artist working on the film Blood Tax, I had the pleasure and honor of working with actor/filmmaker Rory Clarke. Working in preproduction on the script, drawing the boards, I read the lines of the script and tried to visualize how would the actors/actresses react to each other from scene to scene…
Stage 32 · 17 Feb 2026
Hey, so this is super random, but I've always wanted to know who played Ronald in the GEICO Karaoke Dating commercial, which might officially be called "Dating". I know it was directed by Frank Todaro, and the Martin Agency was involved. There may have been some involvement from something called Tonefarmer as well, but…
Stage 32 · 17 Feb 2026
Hello Stage 32! I am the manager for Igor Elovskih, a world-class actor and pioneer of the "Neuro-Cinema" method. Igor holds a world record of over 1,500 Official Selections at international film festivals. We are here to connect with established Directors and Producers for Remote Feature Film roles. Why Igor? Genre: E…
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
When you’re trying to get into character, you’ve gotta nail down the 5 W’s. It’s basically the quickest way to stop 'acting' and start actually being the person.Who: Who are you even playing? Who’s in the room with you, and how are they messing with your head?What: What’s actually going on? What are you doing with your…
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
We all have different backgrounds and different training. We have different ways of approaching a character and different interpretations of the same character. So actors:What does it mean to "find your truth" in a performance? Is it about being yourself, or finding a version of yourself that fits the character?For me…
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
Few actors have been in more great movies, and brought such integrity and authenticity to every single role. Wow - what a career. What's your favorite Robert Duvall movie of all time? I have a big list, but I have to start with "The Godfather". What's yours?
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
2 Business Strategies Acting Schools Don't Teachhttps://youtu.be/_XX-CVjMrigIf you made interesting business decisions that helped your career, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 13 Feb 2026
Dear Heart Players,I don't know about you, but as I went to acting summer camps, got my BFA, and continued studying, working, and learning as an actor, this one phrase was repeated "ad nauseum":"Create your own work"Right? And, to be frank, it irritated the living daylights out of me! I thought it was ridiculous, that…
Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2026
As artists, there many things that inspire us. We have other actors/writers/directors who we look to as role models or are on a career trajectory that we would like/admire. So I ask you fellow actors, who is your biggest role model or inspiration in the industry and why? For me, early on I would say Meg Ryan. She playe…
Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2026
Surrealism has been a significant influence on acting, particularly in the realm of theatre. It encourages actors to explore the subconscious mind and access new emotional depths, leading to more authentic and innovative performances. With A.I algorithms being programmed to take over the creative processes of the craft…
Stage 32 · 11 Feb 2026
I’m honestly heartbroken writing this.James Van Der Beek has passed away at 48 after his battle with colorectal cancer. Hollywood is pouring out tributes, and reading them has been both beautiful and devastating. Sarah Michelle Gellar called it “a huge loss,” Chad Michael Murray spoke about his humanity and impact, and…
Stage 32 · 10 Feb 2026
February...is moving fast, y'all. Alla vamos gente...actores! Pregunta:What's that performance, in Spanish we call it "la interpretacion", which translates as "interpretation" , that just fires you up, and makes you remember why on Earth, you would ever want to be an actor?I actually like "interpretation" way better,…
Stage 32 · 9 Feb 2026
I just watched The Hollywood Reporter Actor Roundtable, and it’s one of those conversations that feels less like a panel and more like a masterclass in why people keep choosing this career, even when it’s brutal.Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OK0nnxG6dU This roundtable brings together Adam…
Stage 32 · 9 Feb 2026
No Acting Experience? 2 Resume Secrets That Get You Noticed By Casting Directors & Agentshttps://youtu.be/CZ7jKMNsSgsAre you creating an acting resume, but don’t have much experience? Let us know if you have any interesting special skills on your resume. Share it here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 9 Feb 2026
Are you checking yourself while you’re speaking or acting? Do you think about what others might think of you?
Stage 32 · 7 Feb 2026
does anyone know or have experience sites that hire voice acting? I am starting to look into it.
Stage 32 · 6 Feb 2026
When actors don't get auditions, they usually assume one of two things: they're not talented enough, or the industry is unfair.Neither is usually true.What's actually happening is simpler — and fixable.Every time a casting director puts an actor forward, they're making an unspoken promise to the director: "This person…
Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026
From phone booth to the big screen. The self-tape that landed Odessa A'zion her role in MARTY SUPREME.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YYRo0VzEY)
Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026
The mind is ready and suddenly there’s fog. Where would you say stress begins?
Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026
Most actors walk into auditions thinking:“Am I good enough?” “Will they like my choices?” “Do I look right for the role?”After nearly forty years directing actors, I can tell you: We’re not thinking about any of that. < div> The real question in every audition is:“Will this actor make my job easier — or harder?”If you’…
Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
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Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
Are there rituals or routines that you do before stepping on stage or in front of the camera? What is the last thing you do before your entrance? I always put myself in the moment before. Where am I coming from? Why am I going here? I would love to hear your answers.
Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
IT COULD GO EITHER WAY….Anthropologist Irv Devore used to tell his class: if two human beings look into each other’s eyes anywhere on earth for more than six seconds, then either they’re going to have sex or one of them is going to kill the other one. “How Common Knowledge Shapes the World” with Steven Pinker On STAR T…
Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
When your heart is beating, your breath is going faster and all you can think is “please don’t shake”.Do you know such situations when it’s your turn?
Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026
The Masterpiece of My Life – Why Acting Is More Than Just a Puzzle Have you ever felt like a single puzzle piece placed into a box filled with images that were never meant to be yours?As an actor, I know this feeling intimately. We spend years trying to fit into other people’s visions, serving roles, sanding down our e…
Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026
A few days ago, on January 30th, the lady of comedy we all know as "that mom" from "Home Alone", "Beetlejuice", "The Studio", "Schitt's Creek", among just a few shows and movies she graced us with, passed away.There are many, many articles spotlighting her life's work, and her story, but I didn't want another day to pa…
Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026
Do you know that? When was your last moment of pressure?
Stage 32 · 2 Feb 2026
(https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-01-22/ethan-hawke-blue-moon-best-actor-oscar-nominations-2026)
Stage 32 · 2 Feb 2026
Submitted 20+ Times, Still No Auditions? Try These 4 Things That Actually Workhttps://youtu.be/Fg530g2ayTEHave you ever had 20+ submissions with no auditions? What did you do to help make more auditions happen? Share it here so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 2 Feb 2026
one of the biggest pitfalls when it comes to performance and visibility.Where do you encounter this “be more confident”?
Stage 32 · 31 Jan 2026
Has anyone watched The Smashing Machine? What did you think? Did you also happen to catch Matt Damon's take on it and how he dissected Dwayn's choices on how he played the part? Absolutely fascinating and ever so true. We all take from our own experiences and then meld it into a part when the character asks us to. Acti…
Stage 32 · 30 Jan 2026
So many people are sad today on hearing that Catherine O'Hara has died. Rest in peace!
Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2026
I'm a SAG-AFTRA actor with several credits on my resume for TV, film, new media. I also moved to an area with little filming and a lot of theater. I've no theater credits. Do I try to rearrange my current resume or hand it in as is? Under training, I do have scene study. I've worked on Richard from Proof, Rothko from R…
Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2026
Actors, performers, artists...How many times have you questioned yourself? Your worth? Your reflection in the mirror?"Oh, I need to look perfect, so I'm not ready for this audition, they'll see I haven't gotten my roots done...""Maybe I'll do it tomorrow, I'm not sure I have the analysis perfect on the script...or I ju…
Stage 32 · 27 Jan 2026
Believe in yourself and enjoy the process. Here's some excellent tips for your acting career: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/the-best-acting-advice-from-the-cast-of-bridgerton-79806/
Stage 32 · 27 Jan 2026
Knowing everything doesn’t make you feel safe.. it needs your inner strength.
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
I wanted to share this video because it offers a fantastic acting breakdown of how performances truly come alive through contrast, especially in ensemble work. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyIIAXb2Xd8Using One Battle After Another as a case study, the video digs into how Paul Thomas Anderson gives…
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
External impact is not the starting point. It is the result.
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
Actors: This Revolutionary $Billion Filming Format Hires Union And Non-Union Actors https://youtu.be/vfoxkH-iOfI Have you ever worked on a Vertical/Micro Drama? If so, share your experience here.
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
Just wondering how it would be, to write your own screenplay, takes part in the directing and playing a role in the movie. Hope you understand me?
