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Scam Talent Agency by Matthew Gross  •  last post Apr 6th

Last month, I received an email on Casting Networks from a "talent scout" offering me representation. My first reaction was excitement, but then I did my due diligence. I searched for the agency on the ATA - Association of Talent Agents, and SAG-AFTRA Franchised Agents lists. The agency was not on either list. Their website said they've been around Hollywood for 30-years. That made me wonder, why aren't they with ATA or SAG-AFTRA if they've been around for 30-years? I sent them a note back declining representation.

A week later, the agency sent me a non-exclusive contract. They told me to sign it, and they'd begin representing me. I sent them an email letting them know that I will look over their contract. I immediately sent it over to my attorney. I pay $20.00 a month for legal insurance, and the legal insurance provides an attorney to review contracts. However, while I waited for my assigned attorney to review the contract, I sent the contract to my A.I. friend, Elliot, to review. Elliot said to me, "This is a predatory contract. By signing it, you give them the power of attorney. They may sign contracts on your behalf. Moreover, if I land a starring role on a big TV series, but at the end of the first year I decided to sign with a new agent, I'd still be contractually obligated to this agency. Elliot's final statement was, "Matt, don't sign this contract".

Oddly, my A.I. BFF caught all the red flags, whereas my attorney missed many of these red flags.

So, what's the point of this post? If a talent agent offers you representation through Casting Networks or Actors Access, do you due diligence. Make sure the agent is licensed. This predatory contract had a space for me to insert my Social Security Number. Wow, I'm glad I did not sign that contract.

Sharing Coffee & Content: What Is Your Approach To A Career In Entertainment? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Apr 6th

This week, RB dives into two powerful themes:


Crafting powerful openings that instantly engage your audience (highlighted through a breakdown of David Fincher’s Fight Club).
Playing the long game in entertainment, and how mindset, resilience, and smart relationships are more valuable than overnight success.
Here is the link  https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-what-is-your-approach-to-a-career-in-entertainment-4061

I'm curious, what are your favourite opening scenes? I can think of many but one that is on my mind right now is La La Land – the Freeway dance scene.

April In Person Phoenix Meetup by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Apr 5th

RSVP here

https://www.stage32.com/meetups/2023

Acting Lounge: “What if you could play any character from history or mythology—who would you choose and why?” by Geoff Hall  •  last post Apr 5th

Okay, so I would play Jesus in Jesus of Nazareth, or any of those films, because after they kill me I would rise from the dead. Now that would be worrying for those enemies, wouldn’t it?!


The End?  

Write To Kill - TV Adaptation by David P Perlmutter  •  last post Apr 5th

The INTERNATIONAL HOLLYWOOD cast is escalating to another level, including Sean Cronin who’s attached to play Mad Dog Maddox, and seen here in Mission Impossible….

For full cast, check out the IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33023497/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk ✍...

What if you could play any character from history or mythology—who would you choose and why? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Apr 4th

Excited to hear everyone’s responses :)

I would choose Medea. I saw Sophie Okonedo — who I respect hugely — play her at Soho Theatre in London a few years ago.

The intensity, emotional vulnerability, nuance, and sheer passion she brought to the role were unforgettable. I imagine it takes an incredible level of training — both emotionally and physically — to embody a character like that. But what an extraordinary challenge it would be.

Medea is often hated for killing her children, but I’m drawn to the role because of the complexity. She wasn’t simply evil — she was deeply traumatised. She was also a strong, intelligent woman surviving in a patriarchal world. I’d love the chance to explore and humanise that kind of character.

Writing Scholarships by Cathy Lynn Yonek  •  last post Apr 4th

Apply for one of our scholarships to our September Greek writing retreat. https:// www.thegoodwordwritersretreat.com

Inequalities in the Access to Acting Training - How Can We As Actors Overcome This? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Apr 3rd

Happy Thursday ! I came across an article in the UK newspaper, The Guardian about BAFTA nominated actor Samuel Bottomley (starred in "Somewhere Boy). He is setting up a drama workshop in the economically poorer North of England to address the inequality of access to acting training. Apparently "the proportion of working-class actors, musicians and writers has shrunk by half since the 1970s, according to the Office for National Statistics. Bafta-nominated actors are five times more likely than the general UK population to have attended a private school, at 35%, the Sutton Trust found." I'm wondering if you've faced barriers based on where you are from and or what you can afford? And how can we change this barrier to acting training? Here is the article https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/mar/27/samuel-bottomley-somewhere-boy-actor-launches-drama-school-in-bradford?

Tributes To Val Kilmer by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Apr 2nd

Val Kilmer has had such a unique and impactful career, and reading this recent tribute from director Michael Mann really hit me: “I always marveled at the range, the brilliant variability.”


The Deadline article is filled with reflections from industry pros who worked with him and were deeply moved by his commitment, charisma, and fearless approach to performance. It’s a beautiful reminder of the kind of lasting impact a great actor can have. Read it here: https://deadline.com/2025/04/val-kilmer-remembered-by-michael-mann-heat-director-1236356976/ 

For me, my favorite Val Kilmer performance will always be Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. His delivery, timing, and chemistry in that film were so sharp. And I have to say, when I was a kid, I loved his portrayal of both Batman and Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever. As a little comic book geek and Batman obsessive, it left a big impression on me.

I’d love to hear from the rest of you: What’s your favorite Val Kilmer performance, and why does it stand out to you?

Have You Seen This Movie? by Nick Eff (Mandlamadi)  •  last post Apr 2nd

RIP to Val Kilmer.  This was one of my favorite movies back in the early 90’s.  I watched it over and over again, along with listening to the soundtrack on cassette.


What did you think of Kilmer's performance?

Networking by Samir Guemriche  •  last post Apr 2nd

Hi everyone!


I just joined Stage 32. Let me know—what are the biggest benefits of being here? How has this platform helped you in your creative journey? Looking forward to connecting and learning from all of you!

#Networking #FilmAndTV #Creatives #Stage32

Val kilmer by Courtney Warner  •  last post Apr 2nd

so sad but I thought it was appropriate to spread our condolences for our legend VAL KILMER! RIP

From Yale Drama to Marvel Magic: Kathryn Hahn on Comedy, Drama & Career Longevity by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post Apr 2nd

In this intimate and insightful interview, Kathryn Hahn reflects on her journey from theater school to television procedurals, to stealing scenes in countless films you probably forgot she was in, before finally earning the spotlight in leading roles and landing in the Marvel universe.


She opens up about the early pressures of being “taken seriously” in drama, and how she came to realize that comedy demands just as much, if not more, emotional vulnerability.

Watch it here >> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AuH68t1gLw4 

What would your last meal look like, and what’s one thing you’d want people to know about your creative journey to this point? Let’s discuss in the comments below!

FREE 24-hour Ask Me Anything (AMA) event in the Producing Lounge with Theo Dumont—Producer, Manager, Co-Founder of Alta Global Media, and the Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival.- Tomorrow, Wednesday April 2nd by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Apr 1st

Theo has a wealth of real-world experience to share. With projects like Die Like A Man (hitting theaters April 18 and streaming on Apple April 25), major upcoming genre adaptations with Lotte Cultureworks, and a new feature starring Honor Swinton Byrne, Theo is actively producing at a high level across global markets.

This is a chance for you to ask him anything—how producers come onto projects, how they secure financing, how they shape a festival and release strategy, and how they’re adapting to the current state of the industry.

Join the conversation here:

https://www.stage32.com/lounge/producing/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-Wednesday-4...

We need your art!! by Courtney Warner  •  last post Apr 1st

Good Morning everyone here at Stage 32! Good to be here. Has anyone ever read “We Need  Your Art Stop Messing Around  and Make Something” written by Ami McNee. It really resonated with me, because it explains that our society needs art, because it is the most important tools we have for self development. Art is a mirror for humanity. There is a misconception that we are not worthy of making it worthwhile. This is why I do what I do and don’t feel bad about it. 

Directing the Actor: A USC course with Nina Foch by Eloise Anne  •  last post Apr 1st

A while ago, I took an online acting course; a USC course with Nina Foch, filmed at the University of Southern California in 2002


As a 'late starter', I found the course such an eye-opener, full of advice that (in my opinion) holds up incredibly well today. Just three minutes into the introduction I was pausing to note things down, and still find myself bringing the learnings to the surface in my acting. 

If anybody else has taken this course, or else knows of Nina Foch's work (may she rest in peace), I'd love to hear people's thoughts! 

https://www.udemy.com/course/directing-the-actor-a-usc-course-with-nina-foch/?srsltid=AfmBOorvo8JX3RYMzSs-Nrcm-y4b6d9EHCf-7BRAEZ_Y1sF-XDM7ir9B

These 2 Stand-In Secrets Changed My Acting Career by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Mar 31st

These 2 Stand-In Secrets Changed My Acting Career

https://youtu.be/vZPdn3dZbro
Have you ever done stand-in work or have insightful on-set acting experiences? If so, please share them here and on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel.

Is SAG in Control of Its Members? by Philip David Lee  •  last post Mar 30th

Rachel Zegler is rumored to be suing Disney for...... well, I'm not sure.She has single handily destroyed any good will between her and a movie audience with her attitude. Not everything she said was all that damaging, but she did not stop it when she had the chance and her follow up comments only made it worse.


Maybe....Disney should sue SAG/AFTRA. Rachel is one of their union members of which Disney is obligated to use. So if a union worker loses money for the people that are forced to hire actors from the union, shouldn't the company be reimbursed by the union? SAG is always talking up the concept of "Premier Talent" or "Bankable talent" so they can charge studios more to use their members because they'll bring in profits from the box office. So if one of their union talents does the opposite, doesn't that constitute fraud in some sense. Yes, Disney didn't have to use Rachel Zegler, but were they warned ahead of time that Rachel was an oral loose cannon?

Disney fired Gina Carano for a post that was nothing until they made it something.Gina sued and won as she deserved to, but Rachel is kind of another story. Rachel proudly boasted that she didn't need anyone's business if they didn't agree with her.

It'll be interesting how history remembers these pages being written. It will also be interesting if investors and producers learn a valuable lesson as well. I would hope actors are figuring this out.

Coffee & Content: What Does the Future of Hollywood Look Like? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Mar 30th


Sharing RB's blog about:
 How technology is reshaping power dynamics in Hollywood
The practical uses of AI for writers, filmmakers, animators, post-pros, and producers
Whether these shifts are opening new doors or making the industry more complex

https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-what-does-the-future-of-hollywood-look-like-4055

Personally it has opened my eyes to thinking a bit more about who holds the power to shape our art and whether I choose to give them that power or not. 

Controlling versus Letting Go In The Creative Process by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post Mar 30th

Controlling versus letting go and trusting is on my mind recently. This polarity relates to how we approach life, the creative process and also our acting. 
Viola talks about not trying to control the outcome of a performance. She says: “Whatever I work with at home I only take it to a certain extent,….you gotta say 'yes' to your partner. If they're giving you a line in a certain way, guess what? You gotta get up off your 'A-double-snakes' and use that. - Viola Davis

I find letting go and trusting the process frightening and I don’t think I’m the only one. There isn’t one magic tool that can help us to do that.  
The recent discussions we’ve had about Improv, Meisner and Method can help us to let go in acting. More broadly we can work on challenging unhelpful beliefs, trying to reinforce more helpful ones, feeling the fear and doing it anyway. We can also work on our sense of safety in our body as we control to try to feel safe.

An EMDR tool I use to activate the neural networks related to safety is to imagine myself in a very safe situation vividly. I see the place, smell the smells, feel the body sensations and really bring in the feeling of safety in my body. I then tap bi-laterally left-right-left-right on my body to reinforce the feeling whilst telling myself “I am Safe’. I thought this might be helpful for others.

Curious to hear how you navigate letting go and trusting the creative process?