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Off-Broadway Play by Kevin Loreque  •  last post Nov 27th

Currently in the Off-Broadway World Premiere of WAR WORDS at A.R.T/New York, written by Michelle Kholos Brooks (Mel Brooks' Daughter-in-Law) thru December 17th. True stories (both powerful and funny) of vets in Iraq & Afghan wars. Reach out about discount tix!

U.S. talent agents working with actors abroad by Klara Landrat  •  last post Nov 26th

Hello all, Can anyone recommend me and agent based in the U.S. who works with U.S. citizen actors who live abroad? 

It's Giving Tuesday! by Mirtha Vega  •  last post Nov 26th

Please donate on Giving Tuesday to The Rebuilding, a timely feature project set in 2050 America. Given the craziness that surrounds us, this just makes sense. Plus due to our fiscal sponsorship through The Gotham Film and Media Insititute, all donations are tax-deductible. But we can't make it happen without you - thanks in advance for your support!

Social Media and Actors / Casting Director Advice by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Nov 24th

Casting director Laurie Records talks about #socialmedia and what advice she would give to #actors who are trying to build out their social media:


"If you hate it, I would say then let it go. You do you. But if you have interest in it, be willing to put in the time, and that means daily or every other day. You need to be active. I would put it on my to-do list. Dedicate a half an hour of your time to cultivating that. I think that consistency is key. Just make it part of what you are doing for your acting career today. It will take time. You are not going to be on everybody’s radar from the get-go. But if you enjoy it, it should be a little bit of fun for you and [it] can absolutely be helpful in some situations. So, take the time, put in the effort and think about what you’re doing. Be careful, don’t slap things up that you might regret later. Be thoughtful. Keep your actor social media account pristine and with a focus that is going to serve you as an actor."

"As far as red flags I look for, clients care about offensive content. Stay away from extreme anything, whether it’s provocative photos, extreme political posts. I think that you can express how you feel politically, but it's a danger zone. Staying civil is a good idea, and just staying away from crass, rude, crude stuff. You’re representing the brand in the end, that is how they’re looking at you. If you’re a known jerk online, that’s not going to work out for the brand."

"Eventually, it will help you down the line. I think it’s worth the time.I would say, if social media is not your bag, stay off! Don’t have an Instagram account. It’s all right! But I believe that if you have interest in it, you will be rewarded. Follow other actors. Look and see what they are doing. That’s a great way to get some content ideas. Some people do it very well, so watch and mimic them. You’ll be different because you are you, but that way you’re not reinventing the wheel. Actors have come before you and done this social media thing quite well. Be a student of theirs, get some great ideas, and have fun. But keep it focused. Keep it focused on the acting stuff and enjoy it as a fun break you have in the day."

ELLEN LEWIS - Casting Director - Team Deakins Podcast by Florin Şumălan  •  last post Nov 22nd

"On this episode of the Team Deakins Episode, casting director Ellen Lewis (KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON, THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, GOODFELLAS) joins us to talk about all things casting—of which we knew very little before speaking with her. A disciple of veteran casting director Juliet Taylor, Ellen shares with us how they were first introduced and what she learned working with her for eight years. Ellen reveals how closely casting works with talent agents to find the right actor for a role and how some casting directors even directly negotiate an actor’s contract. We worked with Ellen on KUNDUN, and she recounts her global odyssey to cast the 14th Dalai Lama across four separate stages of his life. We later discuss setting actors at ease, both on set and in the audition room, and how we do what we can to lift the pressure under which actors must work. Ellen also admits to us just how far she’s willing to travel to go to set."
https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/ellen-lewis-casting-director

Article 92 by David P Perlmutter  •  last post Nov 22nd

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Acting Workshop: Build Your Successful Preparation Process! by Sydney Summers  •  last post Nov 21st

Stage 32 is excited to welcome Ryan back! Learn how to do your best scene work - whether you have one hour or one month to prep - with esteemed actor Ryan Cartwright who has starred on numerous television series including BONES, MAD MEN, THE BIG BANG THEORY, KEVIN CAN WAIT and ALPHAS!


You will walk away from this class with the tools you need to successfully approach your character, dialogue, and action steps to properly utilize on your self tapes, callbacks and on-set performances for maximum success!

PLUS! Ryan will provide you with exclusive handouts to help you hone your acting process. Downloads include:

The Audition Process Beat Sheet
Filming Day Checklist

https://www.stage32.com/classes/Acting-Workshop-Build-Your-Successful-Preparation-Process

Adult or Child voices to play kids in Animation by Kevin Jackson  •  last post Nov 21st

Hello everyone. So I have been thinking which is better for a kids animated series. Child actors the same age as the characters? Child actors a little older so they still sound like kids but have a better understanding of the script or adults who can sound convincing as a child?

On one hand I have heard child actors can be hard to work with and they can only work for a limited amount of hours straight or and limited amount of hours for the day, and they take longer to get their lines sometimes forcing the shoot to be longer. There is also the issue of the child aging out and voice changing, forcing you to find new child actors that sound alike.

On another hand while adults can definitely work longer, they might not sound like a child. Is it a huge concern if they character playing kids in an animated series, is actually an adult?

Important New Self Tape Rules SAG-AFTRA Negotiated by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Nov 21st

Important New Self Tape Rules SAG-AFTRA Negotiated that affects

both Union and non-union actors.

https://youtu.be/fdVdYQBaAqM

If you know about some new rules, share them here.

Work on set or leave production by Joseph Quiles  •  last post Nov 20th

Hello everyone have a question how do you know as an Actor that your working with an amateur  Director?   

Actor/Writer/Producer thoughts on the GAI clause by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Nov 17th

https://deadline.com/2023/11/justine-bateman-sag-aftra-deal-ai-1235616848/

Atlanta!! by E Peña  •  last post Nov 16th

Where’s all my Atlanta actors at?!? Who’s ready to get back to work!!

Talent manager looking for acting coaches by Aishah Taylor  •  last post Nov 16th

hi all located in los angeles

looking for seasoned acting coaches

The strike is over!!!! by Omari Washington  •  last post Nov 16th

Hi Superstars! How's everyone feeling now that the strike is over? To be quite honest, I feel so inspired by SAG-AFTRA's negotiating committees effort and the support of the W.G.A. to defend all union actors around the world. They helped us get more funds with a fresh business model that can sustain our careers for way longer than before. What an amazing victory for actors everywhere! May the auditions start rolling in for all of us!! Let's go!!!

Inspiring Actor Audition by Pidge Jobst  •  last post Nov 15th

No doubt in the TOP 10 of actor auditions is this emotional delivery by Henry Thomas for a film that needs no introduction. You can hear Steven Spielberg at the end give the boy the role on the spot. The flushed redness face, water-filled eyes, uncontrollable cascading tears, hurried-huffing breath and the swallowing bolus are all in play. It is said Thomas tapped into the memory of when his dog died for inspiration.Watch the audition, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tA5giyG8E7g

Looking for actors and comics by Rick Karslruher  •  last post Nov 15th

Please take a look here. Our new company will be live in early December .Please take a look at this link. Let's have some fun and maybe make some money.  https://www.stage32.com/jobs/811262/Actors-or-Comics

Today's AMA in the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge by Sam Sokolow  •  last post Nov 15th

Hey everyone - excited to share this...


Suzanne Corso, NYT Bestselling Author, Journalist, TV/Film Correspondent to THE TODAY SHOW, Stage 32 Thought Leader & Educator, is hosting a 24-Hour Ask Me Anything ("AMA") in the Authoring Lounge today, focused on "How to Write and Publish Your True Story". I've known Suzanne for a while and she is brilliant and generous so hop in and ask her your questions. 

Here is the link to Suzanne's AMA: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/playwriting/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-11-15-to-11-16-How-do-you-write-and-publish-your-true-story

Suzanne is also teaching an upcoming 4-part Stage 32 class on this exact subject that will help you get your own story's book written and published. Here's a link so you can check out her class: https://www.stage32.com/classes/Write-Your-Autobiographical-Novel

Took A Bad Acting Class - Next Time Ask This Question by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Nov 15th

Took A Bad Acting Class - Next Time Ask This Question

https://youtu.be/43xwDZvaNVQ

If this happened to you, share what happened.

And, if you did something that helped get you into a better class next time.

PSA: Don't take shortcuts! by Ryu Reeves  •  last post Nov 14th

Just this week, I can't begin to tell you how many people I see asking for handouts without wanting to learn acting or screenwriting. They just wanna wake up and get a job like they're looking for a free prize with their happy meal.

This topic has been boiling up inside of me for quite some time, but my last straw is people asking which AI software they can use to do all the work for them. Especially we just had TWO strikes to fight against the damage AI can do to the industry.

To me, this just screams in a thousand different ways that you don't respect the industry. You just wanna wake up and be famous. Nobody wants to put in the work. I can't tell you how many times I've given bullet points for an actor on exactly how they can start getting real work. Only 1% of the actually follow through with putting in the work. Most of them (99%) just wanna go to an audition and wing it. Not willing to take acting classes. Not willing to get a professional headshot. Not willing to put together a portfolio. Nothing. They just wanna ask "How can I get a job on a TV show". To me, this is a huge slap in the face for me and everyone else that loves this business and is willing to put in the work to study!

There's a big difference between asking for genuine advice on how to improve and asking someone to just give you a job without wanting to get experience for that job!

Respect goes a long way in this industry and if you can't be bothered to put in the tiniest bit of work then it's probably not for you.

3 Minute Video - Self-taping Tips and Guidance for Actors by Emily Maguire  •  last post Nov 13th

For those who don't have time to read the full article, I've created a 3-minute video highlighting the main takeaways.


https://youtu.be/zYycXKzbvK8?si=i5VQjadaPtkzMC-h  

This video is an excerpt from a longer article. To read the full article, please visit:
https://www.reflectionscareercoaching.co.uk/post/mastering-the-art-of-self-taping