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My Most Tragic On-Set Movie Experience: And In Life by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Sep 15th

My Most Tragic On-Set Movie Experience: And In Life

https://youtu.be/0RlVqIBOiMw

Have you ever witnessed a horrible experience while working in the industry? If so, please share it here so we can learn from you.

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"Firsts" by Brandon Keeton  •  last post Sep 14th

I posted in the Filmmaker's lounge that as of Friday, I was able to get a worldwide distribution deal for a friend's movie "Transient", from when I was in Cannes this past May.  It got me thinking.  I haven't been at this game for very long (only five years) and there have been a lot of "firsts" for me since the opening bell.


  On the Acting side of things, the first time I got a SAG commercial was special.  The first time I could barely make out that I was actually in "Guardians of the Galaxy 3" made me cry in the theatre.  The first time my kids saw me on TV doing a crime recreation on the ID Network was pretty cool too.  The first time I acted in a feature film that would go on to win Best Indie of the Year (according to Film Threat in 2023), was astounding!  

  There are so many firsts.  I'd love to hear about your favorite firsts and why they stick with you after so long.

Your Schedule vs. Their Schedule by Matthew Gross  •  last post Sep 13th

I want to share a recent experience from set that turned into a serious health scare—and one I didn’t see coming.

I'm currently working on a confidential Disney project (can’t say much yet!), and I’m booked for several days. As expected, my sleep and meal schedules shifted to match production's timeline. I eat when production eats, rest when they say rest. That’s just the nature of set life.

But here’s the problem: I'm prediabetic and on medication that must be taken with food—and on a schedule. I’d adjusted my routine to match production’s without fully thinking through the implications. By the second day, I was suddenly very ill and had to leave early. I couldn’t figure out what went wrong. I was eating well, taking my meds... everything should’ve been fine.

Turns out, the disruption to my schedule—especially meal timing—had thrown my system out of balance. I didn’t want to make a fuss, but production brought over the medics, and they found my blood pressure was through the roof.

Here’s what I learned: when I return to set this week, I’m bringing my own food, despite the amazing catering. I’ll quietly eat and take my medication according to my usual routine, even if that means sneaking in bites between takes. My health has to come first.

This is something we don’t talk about enough—how invisible health routines can clash with production life. If you're diabetic, prediabetic, or managing any condition that relies on strict timing, talk to your doctor about how to maintain your regimen on set. Don’t wait until your body tells you something’s wrong.

Your health matters—even when the cameras are rolling.

My favorite movie at the 50th anniversary of TIFF so far by Brittany Christine  •  last post Sep 12th

Three goodbyes

A Monologue I Like and wanted to share by Jennifer Ford 9  •  last post Sep 12th

Hey everyone, recently I've been binge-watching 'Better Call Saul,' and I'm currently on Season 5 episode 3. Kim Wexler just had a really great monologue I wanted to share. I've been considering putting it in a demo at some point. Here's the script, feel free to take a look, and I definitely recommend watching Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad if you ever have some down time!

"Listen to me. You do not get to make up your own rules. Put on your big boy pants and face reality. No one is mistreating you here.

We were trying to meet you halfway! Well, that's over. The $18,000? Guess what? It's off the table. Tomorrow, you come to your senses? You'll get 10.
And y'know what happens after that? The sheriff comes out and kicks you outta here, and you get nothing.
Why should you get to drag this out for 7 months while all of your neighbors, every single one of them, played by the rules? Do you think you're special? A contract means something. It's the law, and it's enforceable. Deal with it."

by Mercy Ezeh  •  last post Sep 12th

my first monologue performance

When you're on a hot streak! by Brandon Keeton  •  last post Sep 11th

Hey everyone!  I've been on quite the hot streak lately.  Four bookings in the last month!  Not too shabby!  

My question is what do you do to keep it going?  Keep auditioning obviously but more than that.  What do you do keep the good luck flowing? Any superstitions out there?

Staying Sharp Without Burning Out by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Sep 11th

When you’re not working, how do you stay connected to your craft without burning out?

Do you have a dream director? by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Sep 10th

In this Actors on Actors with Kate Winslet and Zoe Saldana, Zoe says she manifested working with Jacques Audiard. He was on her list of directors she wanted to work with. I would love to work with Clint Eastwood. He is an actors' director having been an actor himself. What about you? Who is on your dream list of directors?


https://youtu.be/BOoD8qNzjTQ?si=3T2vlVRENFCSEcgH

Can't miss free webinar!! by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Sep 9th

Tomorrow. Be there or be square. 

Should Actors Work With More Than 1 Agent? by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Sep 9th

Should Actors Work With More Than 1 Agent?

 https://youtu.be/TqcZH6k_exo
 
 Do you have more than 1 agent? If so, let us know why and if it is working for you both here and on the channel so others can learn from your real-world examples.

Actor Tips by Alicia McClendon  •  last post Sep 9th

Hi all! I wrote an article on what I’ve learned as an actor that works primarily on camera. I’m seeing many beginner actors make the same mistakes I did when I started.


I’d always recommend an acting class, but if you can’t do one right now, I’d read these tips. 

https://www.patreon.com/posts/138475256?utm_campaign=postshare_creator

Seeking New Opportunities in Film & Television by Sarah Saleh  •  last post Sep 9th

Hi everyone,


I’m currently looking to connect with professionals in the film and television industry as I explore new job opportunities. With experience in scriptwriting, assistant directing, and script reading—as well as a background in filmmaking from the German University in Cairo—I’m passionate about storytelling and eager to bring my skills to new creative projects.


I would love to connect with industry professionals, recruiters, and fellow creatives who might offer advice, guidance, or point me toward opportunities in production, development, or writing roles.


If you have any leads, suggestions, or just want to connect and share experiences, I’d be grateful to hear from you!


Thank you in advance, and I look forward to connecting with more amazing people here on Stage 32.

Elle Fanning on Acting as a Catalyst for Emotion in Sentimental Value by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Sep 8th

What happens when you step into a character who isn’t the center of the story, but the spark that sets it ablaze?


Elle Fanning discusses her role in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value as Rachel, a character who becomes the unintentional catalyst for a fractured family’s emotional reckoning. Fanning shared that the role felt deeply personal and cathartic, allowing her to pour parts of her own experience into Rachel’s misplaced presence in the family drama.

Acting alongside Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, the film explores a director’s attempt to mend his broken family, while reckoning with buried emotions and generational wounds. Reinsve’s performance as a sister still carrying childhood weight speaks to the quiet complexity actors must bring to roles steeped in unspoken trauma.

This film is a powerful reminder that the most compelling characters are often the ones navigating silence, grief, and miscommunication, not with big speeches, but through subtle internal shifts.

Watch the video here: https://deadline.com/video/sentimental-value-stellan-skarsgard-toronto-studio/

As an actor, how do you approach characters who are emotional triggers within an ensemble, those who spark conflict without always understanding their own role in it?

Introduction - Ponce Deleon by Ponce Deleon  •  last post Sep 8th

Hi everybody on Ponce Deleon” I’m an actor, writer and producer. I’ve been with the community for a few months now. However, this is my first time introducing myself here on Stage 32. I’m a part of the Sundance Writers Collab Community and UK based Actors Forum among others. So here’s a bit of info about me below. I’d love to connect with you. Please follow me on socials and reach out to connect! I look forward to meeting and collaborating with you!

How does the set influence your acting? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Sep 8th

Just read RB's Coffee & Content blog which contains a video essay about Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, spotlighting the massive effort to create a tactile, practical world on set. It talks about how they found a disused factory and turned it into a whole world with different sets and dug a massive water tank to film the water scenes. It made me think how cool and fun that would be to film in as an actor compared to a film set where most of it is added in using CGI afterwards.

Here is the blog: https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-building-worlds-breaking-in-4216

It got me thinking,  how does the type of film/play set  affect your acting .?How does it impact the extent to which and how you use your imagination? Which would you prefer, to be on a purpose built world inside a studio or on a set with minimal props?

Can You Work as a Local? by Brandon Keeton  •  last post Sep 4th

Yeah, we've all heard it.  "Can you work as a local?"  In other words, we're not paying for any of your housing or gas etc.  I am in the fortunate situation that I have family and friends I'm close enough to stay with, in every major market except, for some reason, Chicago.  


The majority of my acting work has been in New York, Atlanta, or here, where I actually live, in Central Pennsylvania.  But I have worked in California, Texas, Louisiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, Florida, Alabama, and a whole host of other places. 

I'm also retired (twice!) and love to travel anyway, so for me, it's never really been a big deal to scurry off on a moment's notice (preferably 48 hours) to another part of the country for a one day job, enjoying the drive.  But I'm curious for everyone else NOT in my position.  How far will you go for a gig?  

Advice Please - Explosive Emotions at Play rehearsal by Ronika Merl  •  last post Sep 4th

I’ve recently been cast as a replacement in a play (I'm in 2 plays at the moment, one my own, and one... this). The rest of the cast and crew are Brazilian, and they’ve already been rehearsing for about two months. I don’t speak Portuguese, so I’m often in the dark when conversations switch away from English.


At my first rehearsal, things escalated between the director and one of the actresses (who is also a producer and whose idea the play was based on). The director kept giving her notes—apparently the same ones he’s been giving for weeks—and she became more and more upset. Eventually, they were shouting at each other in Portuguese for nearly 40 minutes, often pointing at me while arguing. They occasionally switched to English, and at one point the director slammed the table, spilled drinks everywhere, and walked out saying, “If you don’t take my notes and stop behaving like this, I’m done.”

After he left, the actress continued arguing with the assistant director for another 20 minutes. I’ve known her for years—she’s very confident and self-assured—so I think this was more of a creative clash than a personal issue.

For context:

I stepped in mainly as a favour after the previous actress dropped out.

I’m not being paid and also cover my own petrol (1.5 hours each way to rehearsal).

I’ve been getting very positive feedback, so I don’t think I’m the problem here.

I’m trying to figure out whether I should stay in this production or step away. The rehearsal environment feels very tense and unprofessional, but I also don’t want to leave them in the lurch. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What would you do?

A Tribute of Thanks.... Your favourite Acting tutors are...? by Ryan OL  •  last post Sep 3rd

Tribute to a Grand Master in the Craft of Acting… Peter Frisch... TheFrischApproach.com... https://youtu.be/a2Dm2HdKASg

by Actor RYAN OL... https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10454348/

Will any fellow Actors be at Toronto International Film Festival this year? by Brittany Christine  •  last post Sep 2nd

If so message me :)