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When I am alone, my world closes in on me. by Shotiko Ge  •  last post Jul 25th

Sometimes I feel like I'm in a place where I can't even describe it in a photo. My world is like a place where I don't exist. And they look at me like they're eating me. In their reality, I don't have a place to sleep. It's a big mess. My world is completely different in 2026, with the present in sync. This world is everywhere, politics, medicine, it's a global power in the world, and so on. But how do I make this world real? Who should I write to?



Looking for female actors for script feedback / character perspective! by Angelos Mavromatis  •  last post Jul 25th

i everyone!I’m currently developing a drama feature/short titled "Where Feathers Meet the Ground", and I would love to get input specifically from female actors on the character dynamics and dialogue. Logline: Driven by the physical and emotional abuse of her controlling father, a 20-year-old art student spirals into impulsive, risky behavior in a desperate attempt to reclaim autonomy over her life.What I’m looking for:

I want to ensure the female characters—specifically Emily (20, dealing with trauma, rage, and autonomy) and Sara (38, an abused mother trying to find the courage to protect her daughters)—feel completely authentic, raw, and performable. My questions for you:Do the dialogue and emotional beats feel natural and performable for an actor?Does Emily’s coping mechanism and internal conflict resonate as grounded/realistic to you?If you were reading this for an audition, what would make you jump at the chance to play these roles?I’d be happy to share a short sequence / scene sample (3-5 pages) via DM with anyone interested in reading and dropping a few thoughts.Thanks so much for your time and expertise! Looking forward to connecting. 

Do you have a completed pilot sitting on your hardrive? by Matthew Morales  •  last post Jul 23rd

Do you have a completed pilot for a show you want to produce or started producing? If so message me, so I can enter you into a tournament- if you qualify. 

Actors on Actors: Jamie Lee Curtis and Mariska Hargitay by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Jul 22nd

I love these interviews. This one is one my favorites. It got me thinking, if you could interview another actor, who would you want to interview and why?

I would love to interview Jeremy Renner. We are around the same age, grew up in different parts of California, he broke through later, but had a completely different childhood than I did. I really connected with his book, My Next Breath about his snowcat accident. He is very mentally healthy and I really want to know how he maintains that while playing characters like Mike on The Mayor Of Kingstown. There is such cognitive disonance from who Renner is as a person.

https://youtu.be/09Z0pK3XsV8?si=ce_ZoIS8u6CL6-yP

Actors: Would you rather... (And also, check out Week 4's of July's Filmmaker's Club Challenge) by Jackie Letkowski  •  last post Jul 22nd

Actors, would you rather star as the lead in a low-budget indie with "unknowns" or take a much smaller role in a prestige film with A-Listers? As an actor myself, I always found that this question leads to very different perspectives on an interesting subject matter. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts! (Feel free to comment below.)


Also, if you haven't already (because let's face it, time's running out), check out Week 4 of the July Fillmmaker's Club Challenge: https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-4-the-myth-of-the-overnight-success-a-conversation-about-visibility-4534

Procuro Feedback | Série "AMOR NO LUGAR ERRADO" - Drama Romance Angola by Natalia José  •  last post Jul 22nd

Olá pessoal! 


Sou Natália, roteirista de Luanda, Angola

What Tom Hanks Told Me Changed How I View Working On Sets by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Jul 21st

I had a scene with Tom Hanks in A Man Called Otto. Between takes, I thanked him for something he did — and what he said back has genuinely changed how I show up on every set since.

https://youtu.be/UgLJwTQtUto

Have you ever experienced a well-known actor being generous or kind on set? Share it here and on the channel.

Same story. Different actor. Different story. by Doug Kayne  •  last post Jul 20th

Last night, I had the good fortune to be in the audience for THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at the Pantages Theatre out here in Hollywood.  This was the third time I'd seen it -- the first time, the Phantom was played by Michael Crawford (who originated the role), the second time was with Davis Gaines in the title role, and last night, the role was played by Isaiah Bailey.

For those of you who have not seen the play (or are unfamiliar with the story), I will remain as spoiler-free as I can.  Needless to say, there's the (spoiler) Phantom who (spoiler) tutors the young ingenue, Christine Daae.

In Crawford and Gaines' portrayals, there is a sense that the Phantom has genuinely fallen in love with Christine, and is actually quite tender with her.  This gives the production a strangely romantic note (pun intended), and he is very much a tragic figure, given the circumstances that led to his situation as well as the events of the production.

Interestingly, Bailey's performance last night had a different quality to it.  He seemingly infused his portrayal with possessiveness, turning his actions and relationship with Christine into one that was more sinister in nature.  This seemed to make his Phantom into more of an antagonist and villain, even to the object of his desire.

This made last night's performance a different experience for those of us in attendance who had seen it previously.  It opened up a different perspective to the story, one separate from how it is usually publicized.  And it gives its sequel (no spoilers!), LOVE NEVER DIES, a very different implication.

It's interesting to see how different actors can color a role, living in stark contrast to those who had inhabited it previously.

I remember taking a Shakespeare intensive workshop, where one of the instructors (Armin Shimerman, who was fantastic!) pointed out something rather interesting.  Well, a few things. 
- One, you can easily tell "good Shakespeare" from "bad Shakespeare", because in "good Shakespeare", the actors actually know what they're saying, as opposed to merely saying words in iambic pentameter.
- The second, was how each actor who plays Hamlet can change the character just by where they place their emphasis on "To be, or not to be,  that is the question."  It depends on where you put the emphasis.  "TO BE, or not to be, THAT is the question," is quite different than "To be, or NOT to be, THAT is the question," for example.  And it is the actor's decision therein to show Hamlet's mindset:  Does he want to live, or does he want to die?

Which brings me back to THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA.  Crawford's performance was layered, and showed depth of character.  Gaines' performance was layered, and showed depth of character.  Bailey's performance was layered, and showed depth of character.  And other actors bring their own take to the character as well. 

The script was the same.  The music was the same.  The songs were the same.  The story was different.

So... I accidentally became a web creator today. (〒﹏〒) by Bliss Ganza  •  last post Jul 20th

like HONESTLY BRO
I never thought I'd say that.


A while ago, all I wanted was a place where people could learn about my project, Savage Smile. Today, that idea turned into a real website.

And then something happened...

Someone visited it.

Making ends meet. by Jason Raymaker  •  last post Jul 19th

I am curious.  On our journey as actors not very many of us make much money right away in this highly competitive field.  So what are some of the best and flexible sources of income you have found to help you on your journey?  

A Piece of Advice from Keanu Reeves That Stuck With Me by Chinedu Princess  •  last post Jul 19th

One piece of advice that really stayed with me from Keanu Reeves was:


"Try not to be a f--king a--hole. And go to work and respect who you're working with until they prove they don't get your respect."

As someone beginning my journey as a screenwriter and actress, I think this is a reminder that talent is only part of the equation. The way you treat people, collaborate and carry yourself matters too.

Every project is built by a team and respect is a great place to start. Looking forward to learning from and working with amazing people in this industry.

Neeru - The water by Basha Penukonda  •  last post Jul 18th

"The farmer who believed in the soil returns to it when the rains betray him. Not even his tears could wet the fistful of earth he clung to."

Keanu Reeves shares advice for aspiring actors in new interview by Amanda Toney  •  last post Jul 16th

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2601381/keanu-reeves-shares-advice-for-aspiring-actors-in-new-interview

Staying mentally well by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Jul 15th

"Where do you draw the line between pulling from personal, real-life trauma for a scene versus using pure imagination? How do you protect your mental health while doing it?"

Improv, you're my hero! by Doug Kayne  •  last post Jul 14th

For those of you who have been snooping at my various blog posts (especially during the Introduce Yourself Weekends), you would know I am an improv guy.  I've been performing improv as a member of one group or another since 1994, and been teaching it in some capacity since 2005.  I could talk for hours about improv -- games, exercises, characters, techniques, you name it.  I recommend that everyone studies it -- not just to build your resume, but to gain the skills to be comfortable improvising when necessary.  There is power in the embracing of "Yes, and..."

I know improv gets a bad rap at times -- for some reason, if you ask someone to come to your improv show, it will be occasionally met by sneers of disgust.  But, it truly is a fantastic art form.  And a useful technique as well -- in fact, from what I understand, improv training is something that casting directors for soap operas look for, given the sheer amount of pages being shot at any one time.

(This is where I put in a completely shameless plug for my improv group, THOSE FOUR MISFITS (www.ThoseFourMisfits.com, our next show is on Friday, August 7 in North Hollywood).

Now back to our regularly scheduled blog post.

Improv can also be a show-saver at times.  I can't tell you how many times improv has saved a scene during a play when something goes awry.  One of the things improv helps build is trust in your fellow performer, and when you're doing a show, this trust is key.  And when things go sideways (as they always seem to do in live theater), improv can help things get back on track.

I'll give an example...and I'm going to praise one of my fellow performers, Andrew Schub, for this one.  I'm an improv guy, but his improvisation helped set the play back on track.

I was doing a production of PETER PAN AND WENDY (not the one you're familiar with -- same story, different script, different music, different songs, different dances).  I was playing a dream role -- Captain Hook.  And, while the material itself was....less than stellar, the cast was awesome, and we had a great time together  I enjoyed it immensely -- even the week when I had lost my voice and had to strain just to get a whisper out to be heard in the back row (we weren't mic'd) for back-to-back shows.  I still have the hook that was made just for me, and it has appeared in other stage productions of Peter Pan as well.

There were two swordfights in the play, both between Hook and Peter Pan.  In the first fight, the tech crew was waiting for a particular sequence to be performed to signal them to hit the sound cue of the crocodile.  Rehearsals went off without a hitch.  As did the first couple of weeks of shows.  And then...on this particular show in question...as I pull out my sword...the blade starts to separate from the hilt (for those who are in the know, we discovered at that time that the sword being used was a push tang, not a full tang).  The blade just sort of drooped.  In slow-motion.  Peter and I looked at each other, with him offering me a "What do we do now?" look.  Without missing a beat, Andrew (who played one of my pirate crew) said, "It's all right, Captain.  It happens to the best of us sometimes."  The adults laughed.  The kids didn't get it (when they're older!).  We were able to have some banter going on until the sound cue arrived as needed.  The scene was saved.  And we were able to get the sword repaired in time for the next show.

That wasn't the only time a play I was in had to be saved by improv.  Remind me sometime to tell you about the time the thick wooden sword broke at the beginning of the choreographed fight, flying upstage and almost hitting a cast member in the head.  I could tell you all sorts of stories.  We had to now improvise elements of the fight.  And it's not just fight scenes either.  What do you do when a piece of furniture isn't moved when the scene changes, and someone has to go get it in character?  Improv helps there as well.

Improv isn't just a skill to build your resume with.  It's a valuable tool to hold in your arsenal, helping you stay in the moment, flexible, and at times save the production.

Wait a minute...now that I think about it...maybe it's just shows I'm in...  Am I the cause of all these mishaps?

Yes, and...

A Movie Star Flipped Out On Set - Still Can't Explain by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Jul 14th

A Movie Star Flipped Out On Set - Still Can't Explain

https://youtu.be/5Q4VmBi-0ow

Have you ever had a weird experience on a set? If so, share it so we can learn from you.

Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78 by Geoff Hall  •  last post Jul 13th

Well, this is sad news, the death of Sam Neil.

I’m amazed at his versatility as an actor, for someone who will probably be best remembered as palaeontologists, Doctor Alan Grant in the Jurassic series. However, there was so much more to his career.

Thank you Sam Neil for passing our way.

https://variety.com/2026/film/obituaries-people-news/sam-neill-dead-jurassic-park-1236809330/

How does a young writer earn enough trust for someone to take a chance on their story? by Bliss Ganza  •  last post Jul 12th

Hey there,

I'm 15, 

and over the past few months I've been developing my feature screenplay, SAVAGE SMILE. I've rewritten it, built a pitch deck, studied storytelling, and spent a lot of time here on Stage 32 learning from all of you.

One thing I've started wondering is this:

At what point does a writer become "trusted"?
Not just trusted to write a good screenplay, but trusted enough that a producer, collaborator, or investor believes they're someone worth building a project with.

I understand that experience matters. So do relationships, budgets, professionalism, and collaboration. I'm not expecting someone to hand me millions because I have an idea.

What I'm really trying to understand is how trust is earned in this industry.
If you were looking at a young writer with no credits, no budget, and no connections in the traditional

 sense—but you could see they were serious about learning—what would make you think:

"This is someone I'd actually like to work with."

I'd love to hear your honest opinions. I'm here to learn.

Interesting perspective on how acting careers work. by Jason Raymaker  •  last post Jul 12th

Here Josh Brolin talks about the unpredictability about casting and how an acting career can fluctuate so much.  I think it is pretty accurate.  What do you think based on your experience?
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H_zWE6MIoXk

Vulnerability by Suzanne Bronson  •  last post Jul 10th

Can vulnerability be learned, or is it something actors either have or don't have? If it is something you learned, what has helped you become emotionally available in your work?