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Social Media For Actors by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Jun 6th



You know that social media offers excellent tools to market yourself, but are you using each platform properly?
As an actor, you want to constantly strive to create an image of yourself as an interesting and relatable person. So often, though, through the misuse of social media, the blending of personal and professional comes through and it becomes difficult to showcase ourself in the appropriate light. This isn’t a rebuke on sharing parts of your life that are interesting and unrelated to acting; relating to your followers is an important part of being social. However, being consistent and molding your image is critical to gain a consistent and dedicated following.
In the entertainment industry, image and perception are (almost) everything. You should strive to show your professionalism, talent, skill set, and appreciation for working daily to make yourself a better person and talent.

Aspects of who you are and how you work to become better at your craft is very important to your social media profiles. Posting that you are at your workshop, getting new headshots, going to an audition, listening to a podcast about how to give an energetic performance every time, working on a new accent, etc., are all fantastic examples of what you could be telling your followers to boost your credibility.
This also highlights that you are serious about your work as an actor.
Focusing your time and energy is key to your online engagement. Don’t spread yourself too thin by using more than three social media accounts. You should be using social media to show followers and fans what you’re doing career-wise; it should not be the activity itself.
Don’t spend more than 15-20 minutes per day on each platform and spend it crafting what you are saying rather than mindlessly roaming around wasting time.
Spend time talking to and responding to your friends/fans to show that you hear them. Did you know that Mr. Rogers reportedly responded to every single one of his fan letters? That’s the commitment and respect he felt his audience deserved.

#actor #socialmedia #lifestyle

Actors: How to Master the Art of Self Tape! by Sydney Summers  •  last post Jun 6th

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-t...

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

These 2 Words Changed My Life For The Better by Aaron Marcus  •  last post Jun 4th

These 2 words changed my life and acting career for the better

https://youtu.be/CrrWr1lQQPw

As artists, our lives can get really crazy busy. We all juggle so many things
at once. I now use these 2 words to relax and truly enjoy and appreciate what I 
am doing. 

Enjoy the video: https://youtu.be/CrrWr1lQQPw

Would love to hear what you do that helps maintain some type of normalcy in your crazy life.

Share your thoughts.
Aaron

Film Festival by Caterina Campagna  •  last post Jun 4th

Hi Esteemed Creatives,

Come to a great day of films, networking, and discussions with filmmakers! June 22nd at Slate NY ON 54 w 21st. Street NY, NY 10010 FROM 1 TO 9PM. Check out the video to learn about the tremendous films you'll see! From well-known actors to the best ones on the rise. Get your tickets while they last by clicking this link: https://slate.ticketsauce.com/e/4th-annual-her-vision-international-film-festival/tickets?aff=embed-calendar&

The Extravaganza Festival of One-Acts and Scenes by Katrina Yashar  •  last post Jun 2nd

You are cordially invited to an enchanting evening at Playhouse West in North Hollywood, where we will be showcasing a selection of captivating scenes and one-act plays. Art is a vital nourishment for the soul, offering profound insights and emotional depth that enrich our lives in ways nothing else can. This is a unique opportunity for us all to expand our horizons, gain fresh perspectives, and experience the transformative power of live performance. I am honored to be part of this showcase and would be deeply grateful for your presence and support of our talented actors and our exceptional stage director, Wolfgang Bodison. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity and talent.

Voice Acting Advice by Tammy Hunt  •  last post May 31st



- Collaborate with people who complement your skills.

Pro: Eugene Mirman (“Bob’s Burgers”)

“If what you want to do is voiceover and you don’t think you’re a great writer, there’s probably someone who’s a writer who would love somebody to perform their scenes. There’s probably an animator who would love to be an animator but needs actors and writers. The truth is you have to find like-minded people to collaborate with.”

- The best part of voiceover acting is that there are no limitations. 

Pro: Maya Rudolph (“Big Mouth”)
“The joy of doing voiceover [acting] and animation [is] you can really be anything…. In the world of comedy, for me, what I like trying to go after is finding the thing that creates a character that’s got some sort of a goofy joy.” 

- Always keep your dreams alive.

Pro: John Roberts (“Bob’s Burgers”)
“Art is definitely something that’s going to make this a better world. Don’t let that part of you die. Keep finding ways to tell stories and get your voice out there and change people’s minds through art and good music and theater and all that stuff. Dream very big. Don’t let anyone take your dreams away. Don’t let anyone tell you no.”

#voiceover #acting

The Actor's Truth Challenge by Alan Powell  •  last post May 31st

Accepting hard truths about our lives,/our relationships frees our emotional expression giving us greater range as actors.Take the Truth Challenge and afterward leave one word in the comments about what comes up for you....I dare ya... :)

Webinar coming soon! An Actors guide to Understanding and Eliminating the American Accent by Sydney Summers  •  last post May 30th

One of the essential qualities of being a great actor is the ability to transform. Having an array of accents at your finger tip allows you to play a much wider range of people and increases the number of roles you can be cast in. If you’re a foreign actor and want to work in the American market, being able to act with an American accent will dramatically increase your opportunities as an actor. And even just reducing your accent will make you more castable, and prepare you to do other foreign accents more easily and convincingly. And learning how to do all this is fun and fascinating!


The hardest part in learning an accent or reducing your accent is not learning the new sounds. It’s breaking the speech habits that you’ve had all your life, or that you’ve had for as long as you’ve been speaking English. We learn our first language as children, absorbing the sounds without any awareness of the process. But as adults the new sounds are competing for dominance with the old sounds. Luckily there is very cool science for breaking down and understanding the sounds, the mechanics of the sounds, the relationships between the sounds, and the nature and rules of stressing, rhythm and intonation, and a technique for rewiring your brain so you can speak these new sounds effortlessly while you are acting.

Learn all you need to know to understanding and eliminating the American accent!

Plus! Receive A guide to vowel and consonant sounds for Accents and Accent reduction!

Email edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Sign up link: https://www.stage32.com/education?p=9299838370099

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

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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

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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.