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Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky & Spike Lee Have an Epic Conversation by Pat Alexander  •  last post Aug 26th

What does Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and Spike Lee have in common? Aside from growing up in the big smoke of NYC, the trio star in Spike Lee’s latest film Highest 2 Lowest. Watch as they talk family roots, A$AP’s throwback with Denzel’s family Christmas and Denzel’s competitive riff from He Got Game.


(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV2EpELLUuo)

What are your favorite books written by Actors atm? by Brittany Christine  •  last post Aug 26th

The last one I read was Mathew McConaughey's "Greenlights" but am looking for another to enjoy! Please comment with any rec's :)

The Best Audition Advice from Casting Directors by Amanda Toney - Next Level Education  •  last post Aug 26th

https://www.castingnetworks.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-audition-advice-from-casting-directors/

August Community Open House – This Wednesday, August 27th! by Leonardo Ramirez 2  •  last post Aug 25th

Our August Open House is happening this Wednesday, and it’s completely free for any new or current Stage 32 members to attend! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how to get the most out of the platform, ask questions live, and take part in a posting challenge where one winner will receive a free Stage 32 webinar.

Even if you can’t attend live, you can register to receive the full recording on demand.

Here’s the link to sign up: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-august-community-open-house

Just Traw a Rock for a.. for a Psychologic Horror idea by KiWilliam 13031996  •  last post Aug 25th

"A pragmatic farmer dismisses a bat bite, only to descend into a terrifying maelstrom of paranoia and rage when a visiting doctor identifies the early signs of rabies. Forced to confront a diagnosis that is a death sentence, he becomes the subject of an intimate and harrowing human drama. This is a psychological horror that charts one man's devastating descent into madness; a character study on fear, loss of control, and mortality.

The protagonist's performance would be essential. With the right lead (a Jake Gyllenhaal type for his intensity), this could really hit cult status.
Think the psychological breakdown of The Shining meets the visceral body horror of The Exorcist, but grounded in a terrifyingly real and clinical scenario.
The logline is solid, I'm weaving the web of the story. Right now, I'm just testing the waters with the core idea. What are your first thoughts?"

The Casting Director Said I Was Great But Didn't Book: Here's Why by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Aug 25th

The Casting Director Said I Was Great But Didn't Book: Here's Why

https://youtu.be/2GeDvaGppAY

Have you ever gotten great feedback after an audition and didn’t book the job? If so, share your story here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

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Project Availability by Jennifer Ford 9  •  last post Aug 24th

I’ve been doing voice acting on and off for a few years, and I’m opening myself back up to projects.

If you’re looking for a voice actor for narration or character work, I’d love to collaborate. I’m excited to bring my range and creativity into new projects and connect with others in the community. :)

What do you do to prepare yourself before creative work? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Aug 24th

Just read this week's Coffee & Content and the fascinating short video interviews DPs about the tools, routines, and creative habits they rely on to prepare, shoot, and deliver their best work. It ranges from sugar to coffee, to meditation and reading to having an electric guitar at the ready with an. amp! Here is the link https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-the-tools-routines-and-relationships-that-drive-creative-success-4202


My question is what do you fellow artists do to prepare? For me it depends on what I am creating and it changes over time. Currently it's a 10-minute vocal warm up and body warm-up before acting.

Phoning it in... by Brandon Keeton  •  last post Aug 23rd

Ugh!  I'm telling on myself again.  There was an audition I did a while back where I just phoned it in.  I wasn't really interested in the material and I didn't mind letting it show.  I even went so far as to audition in my underwear.  Buuuuuuut.... that was exactly what they were looking for with the character and I ended up getting the part.  And yes, it actually ended up being a good time on set. 


Have any of you ever phoned in an audition and still gotten the part?  I'd love to hear your stories!

What Kind of Training Have you Had? by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Aug 21st

We come from all over the world on this platform. We are in all different stages of our careers. Some of you are new to acting, some of you are veterans, some of you even do it for a living. I am curious what kind of training, if any, everyone has had. I went to a performing arts high school my senior year, then I majored in theater in college. (Didn't complete, so I stayed in Orange County) where, I went to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. (Hated it!) Then private classes in OC. I have also taken private classes at Playhouse West with one Jeff Goldblum! and Mark Pellegrino. (loved it) I have had real life training about what a set is like when I worked as an extra for four years. Classes will teach you how to act, but theater is an entirely different animal from a movie set with a camera in your face.

What about the rest of you?

The Art of the Cameo: Which Ones Do You Love Most? by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Aug 20th

From Muhammad Ali in Diff’rent Strokes to Sting in Only Murders in the Building, a perfectly placed cameo can be unforgettable, and even iconic. Cameos like these don’t just break the fourth wall, they leave a lasting impression and often become fan-favorite moments.

This new article from Deadline highlights ten of the most memorable TV cameos of all time, and it’s a fascinating reminder of how much impact one brief appearance can have on both a story and an audience:

https://deadline.com/2025/08/from-muhammad-ali-to-al-gore-ten-memorable-...

So let’s start a conversation:

What’s your favorite cameo performance in TV or film and why did it stick with you?

And for the actors here: Would you ever want to play a fictional version of yourself on screen?

Some of my personal favorites are Prince in New Girl, basically every Stan Lee appearance in the Marvel movies, Bill Murray in Zombieland, and Peter Jackson in Entourage. And more recently, Scorsese in The Studio!

Heard Taylor Sheraton say... by Rebecca James  •  last post Aug 19th

Heard Taylor Sheraton say...  that Billy Bob Thornton 'doesn't give a fuck' before admitting that he had to write him a part. Do you find non-attachment the best approach when going for a role? 

Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags) by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Aug 19th

Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags) 


https://youtu.be/UZZVrEbAl-w

Have you ever walked away from a talent agency? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

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Actors, what is the best advice you have ever received regarding your technique? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Aug 19th

In an recent interview at the Sarajevo Film Festival, actor Gary Oldman - who I love - shared the best advice he had ever received. He said: "it was a criticism that his eyes looked dead in a scene, sharing that he learned right then and there that much of acting comes from and through the eyes."

The best advice I received (although still figuring out how to put it into practice) is to notice how many body feels when my character is sad, for example, and to recreate the body sensation in order to connect with the sadness at each rehearsal.
What's the best acting advice you've ever received? 
Here is the article https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ray-winstone-marvel-angelina-jolie-steven-spielberg-sarajevo-1236346689/

Actor Katee Sackhoff Finding Her Confidence After Losing It by Matthew Gross  •  last post Aug 18th

I came upon this video this morning, and Katee throws down truth about acting which I think we can all relate to. Please share your reactions. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYEfmMyRU0&ab_channel=TheSackhoffShowClips

Who are your favorite actors podcasts to listen to? by Brittany Christine  •  last post Aug 18th

Mine currently, (it switches up all the time) is @SamValentine of @OneBrokeActress for how insightful, helpful, and eager to learn that her line of questioning is. 


I'd love to hear yours, I'm always looking for more!

I inspired by my football idol by Kawtar Mendouhi  •  last post Aug 17th

I inspired nick Trautmann in the movie the defender and Angela by him chill guy every day enjoy Dean.

Looking for an agent by Diogo Ferreira  •  last post Aug 17th

Hello,
I'm looking for an acting agent. I just turned 22 today. So yeah, if ur looking for some young adult actor then I'm available.
I'm currently living in Germany however after I finish my Master Degree in Screen Acting I plan on moving to some place where English is the main spoken language.

Weekly Wins by Richard Goss  •  last post Aug 16th

Hello all! I'd love to hear your 'Weekly Wins' - something positive that's happened to you this week in your acting career. It can be anything from booking a role, auditioning, attending a class or even watching a great movie/play.

Let's hear them! 

You find out pretty quick! by Brandon Keeton  •  last post Aug 16th

Hey everyone!  

  One of the things that surprised me about this industry when I first got into it, was how people will tell you EXACTLY how they see you, based on the roles you get.  Almost immediately, I found out that I'm a Dad, a Teacher, or a Cop.  Even in my own movie "Turbo Cola", which I CAST, I played a cop!  Lol!

  And lately, in the commercial world, Big Pharma seems to love me.  I've done commercials and industrials for WeGovey, Zepbound, etc and literally yesterday, I did one for a big medical chain.  

  Now, don't get me wrong, I'll play the hell out of these roles.  The pay is usually nice and the work is fairly easy.  Say a few lines, show the product, etc.  I know I shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.  I mean, I'm booking dammit!  Lol!  But I would like some variety every now and then.  And I found a cure for that.

  I MAKE MY OWN STUFF!  When I want to play a bad guy, I write a bad guy role and get my friends together (pay them of course) and make it.  The days of just being the actor are over.  And I'm not just talking Youtube and TikTok. 

  Has there ever been time when you've said "screw it" and made something on your own so you could go against the grain of how you are normally cast?  I'd love to hear it!