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Dream Acting Job by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post May 30th

What is your dream acting job? What Genre or Franchise would you love to be in? For me it's Star Trek.  I love sci-fi. Star Trek The Next Generation was my favorite show when I was a child. The new iteration is awesome. I would full on nerd out if I got cast in Star Trek.

Managing Expectations by Matthew Gross  •  last post May 30th

This is a first. I auditioned for a day player role this morning--self-tape. Later today, production announced a change in venue. The shoot will not take place in Los Angeles. It is moving to Atlanta. This means all the work I put into my audition is out the window. They will hire an Atlanta local hire. Sometimes you just have to say, "Oh well... I did my best." 

Casting call in atlanta by Ray Fine  •  last post May 30th

Hi team!  I just posted a job for actors in the ATL area for my screenplay Dumbbell.  It's in the jobs tab.    If you know anyone please send them my way!  Mush love! 

VEO3 and Artificial Intelligence applied to ART by Max Sappa  •  last post May 30th

"If I had fifty-three minutes to spend as I liked, I should walk at my leisure toward a spring of fresh water."

A quote from a beautiful book that you will find in this video (please check the link in the comments) about the modern relationship between art and AI. Is this tech going to spell the end of creativity and in turn, the human soul?

On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ez8POATA5g
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKRtiXroTVX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Thanks!

Max Sappa

#AI #creativity  #writing  #art

Clips used in the montage (by YouTube creators via VEO3):
Jerrod Lew - Google Veo 3 Demo - Accents and Voices - • Google Veo 3 Demo - Accents and Voices
Jerrod Lew - Google Veo 3 Demo - Movie Scenes and Character Voices - • Google Veo 3 Demo - Movie Scenes and Chara...
Jerrod Lew - Google Veo 3 Demo - Emotions - • Google Veo 3 Demo - Emotions
Jerrod Lew - Google Veo 3 Demo - Simulation - • Google Veo 3 Demo - Simulation
Google Deep Mind - Veo 3 demo | Sailor and the sea - • Veo 3 demo | Sailor and the sea
László Gaál - Veo3 test // non-existent car show - • Veo3 test // non-existent car show

Day Player Actors by Matthew Gross  •  last post May 29th

I fell into a common trap back when I was a kid studying acting at the Maryland Academy of Dramatic Arts in Bethesda. I convinced myself that I was destined to be a star. But in late March, I made a significant course correction. I made the intentional decision to focus solely on day player roles.

That shift changed everything—especially my marketing strategy. Believe it or not, day players are marketed similarly to background actors. Casting directors want performers who physically resemble the characters they’ve envisioned. If you match that vision, you’re invited to audition.

Since adopting this new approach, I’ve had 10 auditions—two for feature films and the rest for short films and vertical series. Not bad for a couple of months.

The biggest challenge with day player roles is making the character believable, especially since these roles often come with little to no backstory. Day players are functional—they serve the narrative. However, the scripted dialogue often contains subtle clues about the character's motivation. Once you understand that motivation, you can build a backstory that adds depth to your performance—through stage business, vocal inflection, and other nuances.

I’m excited about what’s ahead. Letting go of the “Hollywood star” trap has helped me reconnect with the craft, and I’m really enjoying the process again. In fact, I’ve got a self-tape audition scheduled for tomorrow!

Join the FREE Stage 32 Community Open House this Friday, May 30th at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET! by Leonardo Ramirez  •  last post May 28th

Are you new to Stage 32 or looking to get more out of your time here?
Learn how to build meaningful industry connections, explore resources, and get live tips for making Stage 32 work for you. Plus, join in on a live challenge for your chance to win a FREE Stage 32 Webinar or Executive Pitch Session!
Register for free: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-community-open-house-webcast-1

Mind of Thoughts by Berthe Tanwo Njole  •  last post May 28th

Hello everyone.

My name is Berthe Tanwo Njole and I'm a Belgium based actor. Our film, Mind of Thoughts, has reached the quarter-finals of the Stage 32 Short Film Contest ! We're very happy and grateful. We can't express what this means to us. Thanks to Stage 32 Team

Taking risks by Justin Elijah  •  last post May 27th

so I’ve been moving forward very slowly in my career for years, playing it very safe. And I now feel like it’s time to take some risks and just plunge into the unknown.

as it stands right now I work a full time job and the schedule completely prevents me from attending classes and going to booking without fear of losing the job. 

my question is what do you guys think about taking that risk? if you think it would be a good idea to do what are some other ways to supplement that lost income without the full time job that provides flexibility for advancing my career?

2 Proven Tips That Get Actors Commercial Modeling Jobs by Aaron Marcus  •  last post May 27th

2 Proven Tips That Get Actors Commercial Modeling Jobs

https://youtu.be/WU4NfwfQsUs
Do you have any tips for getting commercial modeling jobs? If so, share it so we can learn from you.

Actors: TV character types by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post May 25th

Is there a particular TV character that you could totally see yourself playing? Age and type appropriate. For me, it would be Agent Isobel Castille on FBI. I'm not hispanic but ethnicity doesn't matter for the purposes of my question.

When Art Reflects Life and it's a kismet moment! by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post May 24th

I just read this interview with Jenny Slate and it pulled me in. She talks about those moments of kismet—when life hands you an opportunity that might be disguised as loss, pain, or fear. In Dying for Sex, her character’s transformation comes through a terrifying diagnosis, yet it’s that exact “dark parcel” that opens the door to deep change. Slate says, “You have to be at a growth point—or a breaking point—to say yes.

https://www.indiewire.com/awards/consider-this/jenny-slate-dying-for-sex-interview-emmys-1235123619/

I'm intrigued to know if you've ever had a kismet moment in your acting life—one that felt like fate, but came in an unexpected or even painful form?
What was the “package” it came in—was it loss, rejection, burnout, illness, or a surprising twist?
Were you at a breaking point or a point of hunger when you said yes to something new?
Or are you waiting for that moment—preparing yourself for when it comes?
How do you tell the difference between a detour and a doorway?

Dear Actors, You Are Enough by Maurice Vaughan  •  last post May 22nd

"*It’s the biggest note I hear directors, casting directors, and coaches give when actors are too tense, rigid, stuck in their heads, or overacting… ‘Just be yourself’, ‘Relax’ or ‘Know that you are enough’...*" — Rebecca Reaney


In today's blog, Rebecca shares three behaviors that prevent actors from ever feeling that they're enough, and she shares three factors that really help actors trust that they're enough.

www.stage32.com/blog/dear-actors-you-are-enough-4101

Working With Actors and Filmmakers by Rich Terdoslavich  •  last post May 22nd

Posted something for the Acting Lounge, but I don’t think it went through. Will try again.


As a storyboard artist, I work/collaborate with actors and filmmakers, discuss the script, find the tone of the film. Once I get the script, I start visualizing and drawing the scenes to capture the overall mood of the script. Such was the case of working on the film BLOOD TAX, written, directed and acted by Rory Clarke. Had many Zoom meetings with him  to discuss the scenes, to make sure that the boards/transition of shots was on point and to discuss angle shots that would reflect the dynamics/nuts and bolts of the script. A great experience and looking forward to working with more actors on their film projects.

Literary Agent by Catherine Cole  •  last post May 21st

I'm seeking a  literary agent located in either the Los Angeles area or Texas. This would be for a thriller topic book. Does anyone have a referral? Thanks! 

‘House Of The Dragon’s Milly Alcock Questioned Her Acting Abilities After A Higher-Up Told Her She Was Getting An Acting Coach After One Day On Set by Geoff Hall  •  last post May 20th

Talk about adding pressure to an acting gig! 

““On my second day on House of the Dragon, one of the — I’m not gonna say who, but someone very high up — pulled me aside and was like, ‘Um, we’re gonna get you an acting coach,’” Alcock said on the late-night show.”

Has anything like this happened to you? How would you address facing negativity on the film set? 

https://deadline.com/2025/05/house-of-the-dragon-milly-alcock-acting-coach-1236406948/

Mastering The Art Of The Self Tape by Maurice Vaughan  •  last post May 20th

Matthew Cornwell (full-time actor, SAG-AFTRA member, and co-founder of Get Taped) wrote a must-read blog about self tapes.


If you have any questions about self tapes or experiences making self tapes, drop them in the blog comments.

www.stage32.com/blog/mastering-the-art-of-the-self-tape-4100 

BEWARE: My Image Was Stolen- Here's How I Got Paid by Aaron Marcus  •  last post May 19th

BEWARE: My Image Was Stolen- Here's How I Got Paid

https://youtu.be/qP38LHkKw2A

Learn how I discovered my image was stolen and used illegally
in an ad campaign. And, how I got paid for this theft.

Have you ever had your image stolen? If so, share it so we can learn from you.

The Fatal Screenwriting Mistake? Only Having One Script.- Sharing Coffee & Content tthis week by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post May 19th

RB shares, that industry conversations often end with, “What else do you have?” and that means staying in motion creatively and having more than one script as a writer. Curious what projects members in here are currently juggling whether it be writing projects, acting projects or other creative projects? I"m juggling preparing two scenes for an acting showcase plus setting up and facilitating an online acting workshop.

https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-the-fatal-screenwriting-mistake-only-having-one-script-4108

A little levity for your Sunday by Matthew Cornwell  •  last post May 18th

Normally I post educational videos from my YouTube channel.


Today, I'm posting silliness. My wife and I are launching a sketch comedy show in July, and as we try to build awareness and momentum, we're releasing some shorter sketches on our new channel, The Brooke & Matt Show. 

This one imagines the ridiculous scenario where an actor is interviewed after his audition just like an athlete doing a post-game interview in the locker room.

https://youtu.be/20RxBFqcnbw

Acting Network by Stephen Olson  •  last post May 17th

I wanted to reach out to any actors on the East Coast, especially in the New York and Connecticut area. I often direct my plays and scripts for festivals and would like to expand my network of actors. Unfortunately, in most cases these festivals do not pay, so there is no budget to compensate the actors. I would like to offer an Actors Reel for anyone who is willing to be part of my projects.