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  1. Stage 32 by Bruce Nahin Mar 31st

    Actor Panel

    April 7th at the gathering spot 5211.West Adams in Los Angeles.We will have an actor's panel and everyone is invited

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  4. Karmalicity by Mary Tennant Mar 30th

    What going in your market?

    ChatGPT A few days back, I had a chat with a retired casting director based in Florida. She inquired about how things were going in the New England area and along the East Coast. I mentioned that things are moving slowly in the union. It feels like there's a...

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  5. Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Mar 28th

    Clothing To Have On Hand 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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  8. Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Mar 26th

    When You Must Reject an Acting Job

    There are times when all actors must turn down an acting job.Use the link below to watch the videohttps://youtu.be/gjU2UTqvn6Q This holds true for filmmakers and other creatives.Out of nearly 1,300 jobs I have only turned down around 6 offers.It is hard...

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  9. Stage 32 by Nancy Nave Mar 21st

    Which Comes First: Headshots or New Talent Agent?

    Talent agents want to sign actors who have a professional marketing package ready to send off to casting directors TODAY. That means your headshot, resume & reel need to be AMAZING when you send inquiries for representation. If they need to "fix" you, that...

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  11. Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Mar 20th

    How To Teach Yourself A Dialect

    An expert on the subject Jim Johnson, who teaches voice and dialects at the University of Houston and has coached many well known actors, also runs AccentHelp, one of the leading resources for dialect training at home. Jim recommends that the first thing a...

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  12. Stage 32 by Fran Harris Mar 19th

    Coaching Actors

    I’m in rehearsals for my PSYCH thriller and I’m working with relatively new actors. Sometimes it’s challenging to get them to deliver consistent performances. They might deliver a line perfectly   Tuesday, and then Thursday do something totally different. I...

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  13. Stage 32 by Matthew Cornwell Mar 19th

    What a Makeup Artist wishes Actors Knew...

    Been a minute since I've posted here, but I've been busy with my audition taping service and YouTube channel. In fact, I just started releasing an interview series entitled:"I Wish Actors Knew..."I sit down with members of different crew departments, and ask...

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  15. Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Mar 19th

    Don't Ever Say This to Actors

    Don't ever say this to another actor.https://youtu.be/132m0KhDS_Q In this video I share two experiences I had when people said inappropriate things on a set. One was directed to me and the other to an actor I was working with. Have you ever had an actor say...

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  18. Karmalicity by Juel Stokes Mar 18th

    Should I sack my agent?

    Hi Guys, would love your opinion? I’ve just joined a new female agent (the last one tried to steal 3k fee had to get Police! So he obvs had to go!) But this new lady I joined 5 weeks ago and things were going great, then she sent me a rude Capital letter...

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  19. Stage 32 by Tammy Hunt Mar 17th

    Actor Callbacks

    Getting a callback means that the casting team is intrigued by you and your acting, but they may not be totally sold yet. On top of watching you perform, they might also question you about your acting approach and experience. This is the time to showcase your...

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