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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.

Welcome everyone to come to China to perform and share if you have stage works by Polo Zheng  •  last post May 17th

Welcome dramas from all over the world to come to China for a tour and exchange ideas.

Pitching throgh Stage 32 by Dan Armstrong  •  last post May 14th

Hey I just got feedback from "Andy Richley" on a reality show pitch I sent to him for a project I created entitled "Trailer Park Girls".  Hi feedback was excellent. I am not saying that he loved eveything about my project, LOL, but what he did say was really invaluable to me and the project. He gave me some really actionable advice on the project, and it is clear to me he really knows what he is talking about and has a lot of experience in the industry. So, if you are planning to use the "Script Services" "Pitch" function through the Stage32 dashboard, I would highly recommend sending your pitch to Andy Richley he is really good, and you will not be disappointed.


Dan Armstrong

You Got a Self-Tape Request... Now What? by Stephen Folker  •  last post May 14th

You submitted for a role and got asked to send in a self-tape. The due date is a week from now. Now what?!

As an independent filmmaker/producer who casts his own projects — here’s what I look for:

Be prompt. Don’t wait until the last day. And please don’t email the casting director to say you’re busy and might be late.  If you booked another project after submitting, just don’t submit. 

Get a solid reader. Don’t have your friend or partner who’s not an actor feed you lines. It’s often so distracting it takes away from your performance. If you’re stuck, pre-record the lines yourself and play them back — or leave space and react naturally.

Keep it simple. Don’t add music, effects, or flashy editing. It’s usually just distracting. We’re here to watch you, not your editing reel.

No need for pro gear. You don’t need a blue backdrop, studio lighting, or professional audio. A phone works just fine. What matters most is your performance.

Skip the agency tag. Unless your agent or manager is submitting for you, don’t mention them in your slate. If you’re submitting directly, we assume you’re independent.

Keep it private. Don’t post your self-tape or use it in your demo reel. These are copyrighted scripts, and using them without permission is unprofessional.

Be professional. Casting is complicated. Sometimes things fall through or shift. As an actor friend once told me, until there’s a signed contract, anything can change.

If you want to stand out — just be prepared, be respectful, and deliver a great performance. That’s it.

How Has Acting Transformed How You Show Up In LIfe Off-Stage? by Alexandra Stevens  •  last post May 13th

Hi. I have recently returned to my acting training and have been reflecting on my journey. In particular how acting has transformed me off-stage. I feel more connected to my body and my instincts. I'm more trusting of them and bolder about going for what I want in terms of professional goals (to act, to coach actors and eventually to produce). I'm curious about what you feel are the benefits of acting to how you show up in your life off-stage? 

What are you thoughts? by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post May 12th

As an actor, or a singer what are your thoughts on this? How would you handle it if it happened to you? Is it a violation of SAG AFTRA agreement? 

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/the-rehearsal-nathan-fielder-fake-singing-show-contestant-1236393533/

FIND FREE Self-Tape Readers For Actors: The Method Nobody Discusses by Aaron Marcus  •  last post May 12th

FIND FREE Self-Tape Readers For Actors: The Method Nobody Discusses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3ed3pJXirE

Are you struggling to find quality readers for your self-tapes?

I'll show you my simple approach that's helped hundreds of actors create professional-quality self-tapes from anywhere, anytime and costs NOTHING.

Do you have any suggestions for finding self-tape readers? If so, share them on my channel so we can learn from you.

Let's storm the skies! by Alexander Detkov  •  last post May 12th

Hi! I worked as a screenwriter in Russia for many years and now live in Israel where I became a director. (https://filmfreeway.com/AlexanderDetkov) My short film "BEFORE THE BARMITSVA" has won several international awards. I am currently developing new projects for cinema and streaming platforms and am looking for a co-author who also has experience in cinema.

Buried in Silence by Eric Rasmussen  •  last post May 11th


true crime story of my father murder 

Introduce yourself lounge by Kaoutar Chekri  •  last post May 9th

Hi everyone,


My name is Kaoutar, I’m a 19-year-old aspiring actress from France.
I’m currently learning English intensively and training daily to improve my acting skills, as I plan to start my international acting career next year, especially in North America.

Even though I’m just starting out, I’m passionate, determined, and open to connecting with professionals from all areas of the industry ,directors, casting agents, actors, and more.

If you have any advice, projects, or would like to connect, I’d be happy to chat!
Thank you and I look forward to learning and growing here with you all.

Reflection of an actor on the fear of AI in cinema by Juanma Mallen  •  last post May 8th

As an actor, the arrival of artificial intelligence in the film industry stirs a mix of emotions in me, but more than fear, it serves as a reminder of how the industry has always evolved with technology. Every major breakthrough in cinema has initially been met with fear, but over time, we've adapted, gotten used to it, and in many cases, we've embraced these innovations to tell stories in new ways.


When sound cinema arrived, many thought it would mark the end of silent films, that human voices wouldn’t be powerful or expressive enough. But today, sound is the backbone of cinematic storytelling, from dialogue to music that makes us feel.

The same happened with digital cinema. For years, actors and filmmakers resisted the change, fearing that the magic of celluloid would be lost. The texture, the color, the authenticity... But digital cinema not only democratized production but also allowed for stories to be told with stunning visual quality. Today, few question whether it’s better or worse than film.

CGI (computer-generated imagery) was another breakthrough that shook the industry. Purists said CGI would ruin the acting, that the visual effects would take over. However, actors soon learned to coexist with it, interacting with virtual environments and computer-generated creatures, and CGI became a powerful tool to expand our imagination and create worlds otherwise impossible.

Now, artificial intelligence presents itself as the next big challenge. And yes, it provokes a legitimate concern: to what extent will algorithms be able to replicate the human emotion in acting? Will it be possible for AI to replace the vulnerability, depth, or authentic connection an actor has with their character and the audience? Initially, the idea that AI could generate faces, voices, or even facial and body movements creates an understandable fear: the fear of being replaced, of losing our essence as artists.

However, I believe that the history of cinema shows us that technological advances never replace art, they transform it. The tools change, but the human being remains the creator, the one who interprets, the one who connects. Actors have learned to embrace new technologies to enrich their performances and make them more complex. Why couldn’t the same happen with AI?

Instead of fearing it, we should ask ourselves how AI can expand our artistic capacity. Could it help us create more complex characters, explore unknown facets of acting? Or perhaps, over time, we’ll learn to collaborate with these technologies, rather than be replaced by them? At the end of the day, the true magic of cinema remains the ability to tell human stories, a power that, no matter how advanced technology becomes, will always be in our hands.

The initial fear of AI is understandable, but as has happened many times before, I believe that adaptation will be inevitable. If there’s one thing we actors know, it’s that the fear of the unknown is just another step on the path to discovery. And as it has always been, art and technology will continue to walk together, changing cinema forever.

Self-tape Auditions by Matthew Gross  •  last post May 8th

Last month, I took the leap and committed to my acting career full-time. I quickly discovered that marketing yourself for day player roles is a different process compared to submitting for supporting or lead roles. In fact, day player casting is quite similar to extras casting when it comes to how actors present their headshots. After making a few subtle adjustments to my photos, I started receiving more CMail audition invitations.

One of the biggest challenges I’m currently navigating is self-taping auditions. It’s been tough. Instead of focusing solely on my performance, I often find myself distracted by technical concerns: Is the lighting good? Am I framed properly? And because I use a prerecorded audio track as my scene partner, I have to time my line delivery carefully. To make things even more complicated, I’m using an old cassette recorder as my reader.

That said, I’m starting to get the hang of it. I now begin every audition with a test shot to ensure the lighting is right, I’m fully in frame, and the audio playback is low enough that the tape hiss doesn’t detract from the performance.

Despite all the challenges, I’m happy. My career goals are realistic, and I’m beginning to build momentum.