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Free Gifts for Actors from 13 Acting Coaches and Acting Business Resources like myself by Loren E Chadima  •  last post May 29th

Hey Stage 32 Actors  - Do you guys know about the GIFTS FOR ACTORS GIVEAWAY? Free gifts for actors from 13 different acting coaches and acting business professionals like myself -- just through the month of May. It ends on Friday May 31st. My Free Gift is a downloadable Script Analysis class and a Live 90 minute Zoom class: Great Doesn't Book: Make Undeniable Self Tapes. a $200 value for Free. and I'm just one of 12. Here use my link to get your Free Gifts. https://bit.ly/lorenGFA2024 and I'll see you at the workshop! 

Looking for an agent in the US by Samantha Bennis  •  last post May 29th

https://nawak.com/book/samantha-bennis164467


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https://samantha-bennis.book.fr/

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Meet Stage 32's New Director Of Global Education, Tom Lapke! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post May 28th

In today's blog, we're welcoming our incredible new Stage 32 Director of Global Education, Tom Lapke! Tom is a talented educator with years of industry experience and we're so excited that he's bringing all of his hard-earned knowledge to our community!


https://www.stage32.com/blog/meet-stage-32s-new-director-of-global-education-tom-lapke-3744

Backstage. by Don Zorbas  •  last post May 26th

What’s your experience using the app? Thanks?

What Topics Would Actors Like To Learn About by Kym Jackson  •  last post May 24th

Hello Actors! 

Stage 32 has invited me to build a series of courses for the actors in this community and I would LOVE to build my teachings around what you'd actually like to learn!  

Are there any topics you'd like more insights on or more clarity around or just need to know more about?  


I've been acting professionally in film & TV for 20+ years (with 60+ feature film & TV credits), in SAG-AFTRA for 18 years, have written a textbook for actors, I run a Career Strategy community for actors (the Secret Actor Society), and have taught seminars for tens of thousands of actors worldwide through SAG-AFTRA, Spotlight UK, the MEAA, Anthony Meindl etc... and I'm still working now - I've shot 3 x feature films in the past 6 months.

I can teach ANYTHING relating to working professionally as an actor specifically in film & TV at any budget level.  Including marketing materials, auditions, networking, representation, working on set, press, etc... 

I do NOT know enough to feel comfortable teaching about voice acting, modelling, or building a career acting in commercials or video games (though I did just book a huge video game franchise, so I guess I'll know more about that soon!).

Huge hugs!  I can't wait to hear your ideas and see you in class!

Sincerely, 

Kym Jackson
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1249826/

Any suggestions as to who might play Natalie in the Jolt Survival Scripts? by Roberta M Roy  •  last post May 24th

Me, In La La Land. Any suggestions as to who might play Thaw’s girlfriend, Natalie Birnbaum; educated; a city planner; auburn hair; blue eyes; twenty-eight years old. Works with Bain Planning Department; becomes community leader in Lochlee as they strive to meet the needs of forced migrants escaping radiation fallout. Initially conflicted in her love for Thaw due to his poor income reliability, but as they work together to resolve the migrant issues, her love matures, she becomes more casual in her approach to life, and she agrees to marry Thaw?

What Kind Of Thinker Are You? by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post May 24th

Too many people aren't learning how to learn, how to think, and how to communicate their thoughts. In today's blog, we're talking about what kind of thinker you are and how understanding that can help you as an artist. 

Learn more here >>
https://www.stage32.com/blog/what-kind-of-thinker-are-you-3742

I need to know what I'm in for by Dwayne Pagnotto  •  last post May 22nd

Okay everyone, I need some advice. I have been seriously considering approaching Steven Wright, or his agent, manager or whoever I gotta go thru to get to him, with an offer to see if he'd be interested in playing the voice of my cat Jingles in my TV pilot. But I need to know what I'm in for.


What kind of questions will I be asked by whoever represents him. If he is interested in doing it, what kind of deal can I look forward to being offered? What should I look out for? Are there little traps I should be aware of so that I do fall into them? And how should I respond to each separate question, offer or proposal that is made to me?

And I'm sorry if I am stepping on some toes here, but I need to make money in a hurry. I can no longer wait, and I cannot pick out an agent or a literary manager until I get a larger portfolio, so I need you people to serve as my temporary agent for now until I can find a suitable one to represent me. 

Thanks everyone.

Webinar coming soon! Master the art of Your Self Tape! by Sydney Summers  •  last post May 21st

Stage 32 is excite to welcome Kym Jackson back for her upcoming webinar. For an actor today, self tapes make the world go around. They are the main way for us to show what we can do with a role, to book work and for casting offices and filmmakers to get to know us.


There are right and wrong ways to execute each element of a self tape. Some issues can be so bad that casting may not be able to share your tape with production, and may not have time to give notes for you to do it again. Most aren’t ‘deal breakers’ - they just make us look a little worse, and don’t really help us ‘shine’. 

In this webinar, Kym will walk you through self tape equipment and technical set up, then share performance tips, before moving on to editing methods and finally exporting and uploading your self taped auditions. She will show you how to execute each stage of self taping in a way that supports and enhances your performance, so you can avoid mistakes that distract from it. 

Plus receive a Self Tape Setup Map Handout!

Sign up link: https://www.stage32.com/education/c/education-webinars?h=actors-master-the-art-of-your-self-tape

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Behind Bridgerton - Inside The Scene: A Dance Story by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post May 21st

I just stumbled upon this interesting behind-the-scenes look at how the Bridgerton Season 3 pivotal dance scene at the Queen's Ball came together and how it was approached through choreography to amplify the important character beats of the moment. The video follows the process from rehearsals through the filming. 


And don't worry, if you're a Bridgerton fan who hasn't watched the first 4 episodes yet, it doesn't reveal any plot spoilers. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_z0ND0HPEs

Who might you suggest to play Lem? by Roberta M Roy  •  last post May 21st


As for me, I live in LaLa Land, waiting for the day one of my features or shorts or the the ten episodes of my tele series will be produced. Meantime, I speculate on just who might play what part.

To date, I have come up with Rob Lowe (perfect for the part) to play Lou Matters, Diana Engel to play Mary Matters (She's willing.),  John Owen Lowe to play Jason Matters in later episodes, Aiden Arthur to play Marty Matters, and Matt Bohmer (perfect for the part) to play Thaw. Just can't target anyone for the character of Lem, so I was wondering if you might have any suggestions.

Lem is in his fifties, a retired army man who, when the town is overrun by forced migrants, sets up a POD, but what I like about him is that he is peaceful, supportive being that results in his being the character with the largest number scenes while rather than being the main 'character' he is more the main 'facilitator'.  Lem's home is used as a gathering place; he is supportive of Thaw the artist and Thaw's relationship with Natalie; the town board plans their meetings at his house; and his sister and Natalie's sister and their children, having fled the area of radioactivity, wind up bunking in at his place and eventually he asks a forced migrant mother of one who of Spanish descent to marry him. 

1 Important Way to Act With Famous Actors by Aaron Marcus  •  last post May 21st

1 Important Way to Act With Famous Actors

https://youtu.be/6B4jMbSUDDI

I had the pleasure of working with some Academy and
1 Tony Award Winning Actors.

Watch the video and to learn the preparations and strategies
I used in our scenes.

If you ever worked with a well-known actor, did you
prepare for the scene in a specific way? Please, share your experience with us.



FBI Leads Getting Their Gurantees Cut by Tom Lapke  •  last post May 20th

Saw this earlier today. I am curious if this means they are cutting to 20 episodes or are they going to do 22 episodes and just have each lead bow out for 2 for an episode arch focused on the other lead?
https://screenrant.com/fbi-season-7-most-wanted-season-6-cast-reduced-episodes-update/

Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt & David Leitch Break Down 'The Fall Guy' Stunt Scene by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post May 15th

In this great video, 'The Fall Guy' director David Leitch is joined by stars of the film Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt to break down a scene that was carefully crafted with both stunts and important character beats. 


What are your thoughts regarding how they approached the performance and logistics of this scene?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q3zL2CEnsE

Webinar coming soon! Actors: The 8 Steps to Booking More Work! by Sydney Summers  •  last post May 15th

Stage 32 is excited to welcome back Kym Jackson for her upcoming webinar.

Every step you take is a crossroad. If you do things one way, opportunities appear. If you do things another way, the moment passes and life goes on.

Each day, thousands of film & TV roles are booked across the country. Which steps lead to each of those actors not only getting the auditions, but booking the parts? A large percentage of them come from the actors creating the opportunities for themselves, and ensuring that once they have the shot, they take it in the best possible way.

Kym will teach you to see and create the opportunities that exist for you as an actor. To ensure that at every crossroad, you are in the right place, at the right time, with the right materials, knowing the steps to take to give yourself the best chance of making the most out of each situation

Handout- Worksheet-My Magical, Life Changing, Get to do List!

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Sign up link: https://www.stage32.com/education/c/education-webinars?h=actors-the-8-steps-to-booking-more-work

Be you! by Alan Powell  •  last post May 15th

The bravest thing you can do as an actor when portraying a character is to be you. Do you agree with I say in the video? Or does it depend on your approach to acting?

THIS IS NOT A DRILL -- Nic Cage is doing a Spider Man live action noir series! by Pat Alexander  •  last post May 15th

https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/nicolas-cage-spider-man-noir-live-action-series-amazon-1236001604/

This Week's In-Person Stage 32 Meetups in Austin & Phoenix! by Ashley Renee Smith  •  last post May 14th

Hey, Performers!


There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, May 16th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and help build your local creative community! 

Austin, TX: https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1975/May-Stage-32-Austin-TX-In-Person-Meetup
Phoenix, AZ: https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1976/May-Stage-32-Phoenix-In-Person-Meetup

Want To Know My 1 Simple Secret For Booking Nearly 1300 Acting Jobs by Aaron Marcus  •  last post May 14th

Want To Know My 1 Simple Secret For Booking Nearly 1,300 Acting Jobs

https://youtu.be/86GpKx7dgGE

DO YOU HAVE ANY TECHNIQUES OR SECRETS THAT HAS HELPED YOU BOOK JOBS?
If you have any suggestions or techniques that has helped you book jobs, share them 
here. The whole point is for industry professionals to share information so we can help each other.

You can subscribe to my channel to access 400 + incredibly helpful videos. Clicking on the notification bell will allow you to always know when a new video has been uploaded.

Can't wait to read your ideas and thoughts here.

Always looking for Toronto ON based talent by Ali Chappell  •  last post May 14th

Hey I direct a ton of projects and help cast for a bunch more. If you are from Toronto ON Canada, or in the GTA or within driving distance let me know so I can add you to roster to people!