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  1. Stage 32 by Jeff C. Zarinelli Jul 8th

    Getting my feet wet...

    At 41 years of age, I am finally realizing my passion of acting doesn't have to be a dream. All through school I was in theatre productions and student films and often asked if I would major in theater or drama. Much to my dismay, I was put off this area of...

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  2. Stage 32 by Molly Hansen Jul 7th

    Looking for Auditions!

    Hey guys! Are there any casting directors or basically anybody, looking to cast people in a production? I’m really hoping to keep looking for auditions! It would really be helpful. I’m looking for Auditions in the NYC area! Thank You

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  3. Stage 32 by Molly Hansen Jul 7th

    Headshots, Video Reels Help

    I need new professional headshot, I’ve gained a substantial amount of weight since the last time my headshots were taken! I also need help with a video reel, never had one but I heard that it helps when finding an agent and furthering my career! Photographers...

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  4. Stage 32 by Molly Hansen Jul 7th

    Looking for an agent!

    I am having such a tough time trying to find an agent in New York! It’s unbelievably challenging. You know when your an actor/actress and you know your ready for the big time roles?! But you can’t get started because you can’t even find an agent? Well that’s...

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  5. Stage 32 by Stephen Foster Jul 3rd

    My homely rules for staying in the acting game....

    Acting Practice Rules:  1. Never give up! 2. Keep it simple and specific. 3. Show up and be prepared. 4. Don’t say “I can’t.” 5. Follow your heart’s impulses and desires.6. Keep moving, don’t stop. 7. Trust your mistakes. 8. Have fun. 9. You’re free to be the...

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  7. Stage 32 by Stephen Foster Jun 27th

    Watching Uta Hagen taught me so much

    The whole idea of creation is mysterious and wonderful, it’s a bottomless craft, which is why I love it so much.—Uta Hagen     I read and used Uta Hagen’s book Respect for Acting, and always thought I could never understand her teachings. It felt like she was...

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  9. Stage 32 by Pamela Vanderway Dialect Coach Jun 21st

    Accents in Acting

    Many actors love working on accent as a layer of storytelling, but not all. Lately I have been doing a lot of thinking about this second group. If this is you, can you share with me the factors that are keeping you from jumping in with both feet? (Is it not...

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  10. Stage 32 by Julia Dibbern Jun 20th

    Teenager auditions in L.A. area?

    Hi everyone,I just strolled over from screenwriting, because I had a spontaneous idea.We're gonna be in L.A. for two weeks at the end of July, and my 16 y.o. son would love the chance to practice his auditioning skills. Is there a database or website...

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  13. Stage 32 by Dave Courvoisier Jun 15th

    Voice Actor, On-Camera Commercial talent

    Hmmm....why does voice-acting never have a category of its own?  SAG-AFTRA seems to treat VO as a red-headed stepchild too.  Apart from that frustration, I'm a former Emmy award-winning TV News anchorman, now seeking more opportunities in voice-acting and...

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  16. Stage 32 by Madeline Romine May 29th

    Self Taping at home

    More and more I am seeing auditions that require you to do a video audition from home. I prefer in person auditions, (I’m old school that way and love the interaction) I’m trying to get with the times and do self taping from home. What kind of equipment would...

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  17. Stage 32 by Dorein Paul May 18th

    How to get a break as an actor in Hollywood

    Hi, my name is dorein. I am an international grad student from India. Came here finished my masters in CS from a shady school that got deacredited and so I am pursuing a second masters in Information system security. Since all the money that I saved up(or my...

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  19. Stage 32 by Jackie Sass May 14th

    Nabbing an Agent

    Hello all! My headshots and demo reel aren't exactly what I want them to be, but I'm hesitant to invest more money in these when the agency may want me to market myself differently. Do you make sure your headshots and demo reel are the epitome of perfection...

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  20. Stage 32 by Slava Babenkov May 14th

    Self tapes

    Hi everyone, I have a question. How do you make self tapes with action scenes? With moving, jumping, shooting, etc. Do you do all that actions or you concentrate only on lines and trying to minimize actions? For example, I have two-three pages of the scene...

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