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Stage 32 by Doug Kayne Aug 3rd

Do we really have to do all that?

Was venturing down a number of rabbit holes this past week (thank you, writing research mixed with ADHD brain...) and came across a number of sites that included Uta Hagen's 9 questions (also saw it with five questions and one with eight questions). This was...
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Stage 32 by Joshua Young Aug 3rd

Ask Me Anything (AMA) 8/5 to 8/6- Ask Me Anything About the Craft, Business, & Longevity of Acting

Hello, Stage 32!I’m excited to be hosting an AMA here in the Acting Lounge from Wednesday, August 5 through Thursday, August 6. You can start leaving your questions below now, and I’ll begin answering them Wednesday morning.I’ve spent much of my career moving...
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Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Aug 3rd

My Scene With The Coen Brothers Taught Me This About Getting Upgraded

My Scene With The Coen Brothers Taught Me This About Getting UpgradedThought I was getting upgraded after direction from the Coen brothers on Burn After Reading — here's what actually happened:https://youtu.be/SMO-JWfnXJ4Have you ever gotten upgraded while...
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Stage 32 by Jason Raymaker Aug 2nd

Networking, Auditioning, and Agents

As actors one of our jobs is to try different tactics to book roles. Which one in the title works best for you or is there another one you have used that works?
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Stage 32 by Alec Harris Aug 2nd

What was the moment you stopped thinking like an actor and started thinking like a professional?

Hi everyone!I'm an actor based in Texas and have been spending the last year investing in my craft—from acting classes and creating new scene work to refining my professional materials and continuing to learn the business side of the industry.One thing I've...
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Stage 32 by Rouidda Soliman Aug 2nd

From Script to screen

Hello all. I have been trying to propose my script for projects on Stage32 and I haven't heard from anyone so long. The thing is there is no feedback whether it is a good one but doesn't fit their choice or if it needs development. I'd really use your...
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Stage 32 by Alec Harris Jul 31st

Alec Kantrell

Hello, Stage 32!My name is Alec Kantrell, and I'm a film and television actor based in Texas. I'm passionate about emotionally honest, character-driven storytelling and especially enjoy exploring roles with psychological depth, quiet intensity, and layered...
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Stage 32 by Laura Hammer Jul 31st

The Real Scene Is the One Nobody Says Out Loud — Finding Subtext in Every Script

The most memorable performances are rarely built on the dialogue itself. They live in what the character wants, hides, and feels while the words are being said. As legendary director Elia Kazan put it, "The real life is not in the words; it is in what the...
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Stage 32 by George McDermott Jul 31st

Seeking management representation

Does Stage 32 offer one-on-one pitch sessions with literary managers or management companies? I currently have six projects in my portfolio, including a finished TV pilot, a feature trilogy, a psychological drama, and the first draft of a comedy pilot. The...
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Stage 32 by George McDermott Jul 31st

Seeking Management Representation

Does Stage 32 offer one-on-one pitch sessions with literary managers or management companies? I currently have six projects in my portfolio, including a finished TV pilot, a feature trilogy, a psychological drama, and the first draft of a comedy pilot. The...
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Stage 32 by Jackie Letkowski Jul 30th

The July Week Five Filmmaker's Challenge is Nearing the End!

There's still a chance to be a part of this month's filmmaker's challenge! But hurry, the week is almost over! https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-5-the-new-proof-of-concept-why-filmmakers-should-build-audience-before-pitching-4540
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Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Jul 28th

The 1 Question I Always Ask During An Agent Meeting

The 1 Question I Always Ask During An Agent Meetinghttps://youtu.be/lFNOpfWjaQMThe one question I ask during every agent meeting took me years to figure out.The answer to this question gives me great insight to who I am asan actor.Have you ever asked a...
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Stage 32 by Jackie Letkowski Jul 28th

How one actor reinvented himself amidst Hollywood's definition of him (This week's C&C)

Check out how Ben Affleck defied Hollywood's expectation of him to show the world what he could do as both an actor and a filmmaker: https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-the-power-of-reinvention-and-the-right-opportunity-4541
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Stage 32 by Jose Harmon Jul 28th

Moving to LA Soon – Looking for Advice from Those Who’ve Done It

Hey everyone, I’ll be moving to Los Angeles in the next couple of weeks (or sometime this summer), and I’d love to hear from people who have already made the move while pursuing acting. I’m curious—what jobs helped you stay afloat while still giving you the...
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Stage 32 by Doug Kayne Jul 27th

Do. Or do not. There is no try.

Anyone who has regularly read any of my posts, from posts in the Acting Lounge to my shenanigans in my Introduce Yourself Weekend posts, would no doubt have learned that I am an improv guy. I've been doing improv as a part of a group in one iteration or...
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Stage 32 by Amanda Toney Jul 27th

How to Prepare Audition Sides: Tips for Breaking Down Scripts and Making Strong Acting Choices

https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/how-to-prepare-audition-sides-tips-breaking-down-scripts/
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Stage 32 by Jason Raymaker Jul 26th

Quote I heard recently

"Success is something you attract by becoming an attractive person it is not something you pursue."What do you think? On your journey have you found this to be true?
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Stage 32 by Shotiko Ge Jul 26th

Someone explain to me and tell me that when you have all the scenes, genres, series, movies, designs, and styles, you can't find anything.

What should I do when I have all kinds of scenes, genres, worlds, plots, roles, and I want to film a new world, and I can't find it here on Stage32? Should I change something or add something to myself or to you?Someone explain to me and tell me that when you...
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Stage 32 by Shotiko Ge Jul 25th

When I am alone, my world closes in on me.

Sometimes I feel like I'm in a place where I can't even describe it in a photo. My world is like a place where I don't exist. And they look at me like they're eating me. In their reality, I don't have a place to sleep. It's a big mess. My world is completely...
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Stage 32 by Angelos Mavromatis Jul 25th

Looking for female actors for script feedback / character perspective!

i everyone!I’m currently developing a drama feature/short titled "Where Feathers Meet the Ground", and I would love to get input specifically from female actors on the character dynamics and dialogue. Logline: Driven by the physical and emotional abuse of her...
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