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  1. Stage 32 by Matthew Cornwell Sep 3rd

    Hollywood's Dirty Secret (one of them, anyway)

    I posted this video yesterday on YouTube. It's about Geographic Discrimination. It's a problem all markets face that aren't LA or NY. Thankfully, the topic gained traction in our negotiations last year with the AMPTP, but only a little progress was made...

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  2. Stage 32 by Jason Mirch Sep 1st

    Perspective for when you don't get "the part"

    I know it can seem like A-List actors are never rejected from any role. But check out this article from Deadline. Winona Ryder lost out on the role of Clementine that went to Kate Winslet in the Oscar-winning (and one of my favorite films) ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF...

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  3. Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Sep 1st

    Clothing Options To Have for Self-Tapes

    Keeping a small portion of your closet devoted to clothes for auditioning that are kept clean and pressed can save time and panic later.Here are just a few to consider:- Basic Commercial:Before getting into character types, it’s important to have a few...

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  4. Stage 32 by Matthew Cornwell Aug 31st

    Self-Tape equipment on sale!

    Actors, if you're looking to build or upgrade your home self-tape studio, this might be a good weekend to buy. With Labor Day sales everywhere, and the industry slowly ramping back up, there's no reason to delay.Here are some LED lights that we use at our...

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  5. Stage 32 by Sam Sokolow Aug 30th

    Nicole Kidman keeps it original

    I can't remember Nicole Kidman doing a sequel - other than Season 2 of Big Little Lies. She pushes the envelope and supports directors who make original material. Kudos. What's your favorite Nicold Kidman project?...

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  6. Stage 32 by Sam Sokolow Aug 29th

    Angelina Jolie makes a comeback

    Sometimes we get caught up in the TMZ of it all but when an artist does good work it always bring me back to what it’s all about. Not defending the public drama but always glad to see someone digging in and letting their talent do the talking. What do you...

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  7. Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Aug 29th

    Actor Dialects Are A Skill To Perfect

    How to Teach Yourself a Dialect, According to a Voice CoachJim Johnson teaches voice and dialects at the University of Houston and has coached actors including Aidan Quinn and Hal Holbrook. He also runs AccentHelp, one of the leading resources for dialect...

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  8. Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Aug 27th

    Want to Fire Your Agent - Try Saying This Instead

    Want to Fire Your Agent - Try Saying This Instead https://youtu.be/slBGuzjm4Kk If you ever thought about firing an agent (I have left a few agents) you might want to use the words I share in the video before you make that decision.There are times when it is...

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  9. Karmalicity by Karin van der Laag Aug 27th

    O Griet sy's Droog

    I am so excited for the premiere of a short movie I performed in called O Griet Sy's Droog. It opens tomorrow at the Silwerskerm Fees (Silver Screen Festival) at the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay. Hoping it receives great reviews.

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  10. Stage 32 by Matthew Cornwell Aug 24th

    Discovering your Signature Performance

    My mentor, the late Sam Christensen (Casting Director for MASH, Clash of the Titans, etc), cared so deeply about actors, but what plagued him was how few of us knew how to "relax", "do less", and "just be yourself" in the audition.If you're an actor, you've...

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