This is a really special month here at Stage 32! today is the first day of our first-ever July Filmmakers Club.
But as actors, this initiative is just as much about you as it is about the Filmmakers. One of the best things you can do for yourself and your career in film and TV is to understand and familiarize yourself with the soup to nuts of the entire filmmaking process.
Also, I am always telling actors that they don't need someone else's permission to have a career. It has never been easier to make your own project. So if you have ever been interested in producing a vehicle for yourself, there has never been a better month to start making that a reality.
https://www.stage32.com/blog/july-filmmakers-club-week-1-setting-goals-for-producing-an-independent-film-3781
I saw this commercial this morning and thought, "Huh, that guy kinda looks like me."
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Friends jumping on my Facebook wall to ask if I ever did a commercial for Thomas' ? Do you get mistaken for another actor a lot? Comment below with your actor look-a-alike.
New International Performing Arts Institute
I am so excited that Jon Sperry who was one of my first Stage 32 educators 12 years ago has come back to our community to teach a webinar for actors how to reduce or neutralize your accent. Jon has worked with HUGE A-listers including Sofia Vergarra, Harvey Kietel, Russel Crowe, Arnold Schwarzenegger Zoe Saldana, Liam Neeson and more. Today ends the Early Bird sale so if you want the chance to learn from Jon here's the link to join us! https://www.stage32.com/education/c/education-webinars?h=an-actors-guide-to-understanding-and-eliminating-the-american-accent&mc_cid=9373343720&mc_eid=d345708e48
There would be no David Letterman, The Daily Show, or Last Week Tonight without Martin Mull. He was an innovator, a talent, occasionally a star, and always provocative. I enjoyed him always. Thanks for the laughs. https://variety.com/2024/film/news/martin-mull-dead-clue-arrested-development-1236057168/
How is everyone? Would a few of you be willing to team up with me to turn my short film into a web series?
Our tireless Education Team has been hard at work to bring in some incredible education opportunities for July! In today's blog, read all about the exclusive webinars, classes, and labs currently available to Stage 32 members.
https://deadline.com/2024/06/emma-roberts-nepo-babies-men-easier-george-clooney-1235984400/
Hey, All!
This 1 Tip Will Make Your Audition Powerful
You know how to act, but do you know how to be an actor (they are two very different things)
Hey there Acting Lounge. Tom Lapke here, the new Director of Global Education for Stage 32. I am going to be doing an AMA this Wednesday to answer all your questions about being (or starting out as) a professional actor.
I have been in the business for 20+ years. I hold a BA and MFA in Acting, I started Audition Update, worked for Backstage as their Director of Education and Events, taught at NYU and the Actors Studio Drama School, produced a number of professional actor showcases, and have programmed over 2000 classes, events, and workshops for actors.
I will be answering questions about how to properly format your resume, what makes a good headshot, how to choose a training program that is right for you, and anything else you can come up with. I can't wait to answer your questions.
Not going to be around on Wednesday? No problem, leave your questions here early and I will answer them for you on the day. Cheers!
https://letterboxd.com/journal/june-squibb-thelma-interview/
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
This has been a fascinating drama to watch... and I don't mean the actual series (which I love)... the back-and-forth between Coster, Sheridan, and Paramount has been nothing short of epic. And Costner just made it official that he's not returning for the final episodes. I will miss him in the show and can't wait to see how they orchestrate his absence as the writing is always top notch. What are your thoughts on this? https://deadline.com/2024/06/kevin-costner-not-returning-to-yellowstone-1235979839/
Tamaryn Tobian shares 25 PR terms in today’s blog that’ll not only help you build a solid PR strategy and be on the same page with both your PR team and the media, but they will also help cut down onboarding time when you start working with a PR team. Tamaryn is the agency owner of Spectacle Creative Media, PR professional, and marketing professional.
Actors and performers, check out my latest article as a freelance writer in the Casting Workbook digital magazine Center Stage.
What a remarkable, varied career. Elevated so many films. Charm and class in abundance.