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Coffee & Content: Do These Stars Remember Their First Audition? by Maurice Vaughan • last post Feb 25th
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
In the first video, some of today’s most well-known and critically-acclaimed stars answer viewers’ burning questions.
In the second video, you’ll get an in-depth look into what it takes to be a showrunner through the eyes of John Hoffman, the man behind the hit Mystery series, “Only Murders in the Building” on Hulu. He also gives a great look at being a showrunner and guidance on being a Comedy writer.
Grab your coffee/tea/hot chocolate/etc. and jump in!
www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-do-these-stars-remember-their-first-audition-3652
Oscar winning actor & writer Tom Hanks gives the Oxford Union an acting lesson - OxfordUnion by Florin Şumălan • last post Feb 24th
https://youtu.be/gWnMgMEVABM
Tom Cruise & Alejandro Inarritu Team Up by Nick Phillips • last post Feb 23rd
I'm really glad to see this. Tom Cruise has been playing it too safe for years now, working only in action franchises and only with directors he could exert some measure of control over. Now it looks like he's headed back into working with auteur filmmakers again. Within the first 10 years of his career, he worked with Coppola, Scorcese, Barry Levinson, Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Curtis Hanson, Oliver Stone and Ron Howard, among others. He needed to challenge himself again and re-elevate his game. There aren't many movie stars left of his caliber.
https://screenrant.com/tom-cruise-alejandro-inarritu-movie-oscar-nomination-win/
Looking for agent - commercial/VO/film/TV by Lee Kim • last post Feb 23rd
I was represented by a very large agency in NYC doing commercials but they recently shut down their commercial division. I am in interested in pursuing any freelance opportunities with agencies in the NY/NJ area. I'm interested in commercial, VO, film/TV work. I've done some films and VO work over the years. By way of background, I'm a cybersecurity and AI expert with a significant media portfolio (including podcasts, TV, radio, etc.) and public speaking experience (domestically and internationally). I combine my expertise in tech and law (as I am an attorney). I believe that my experience would give me a unique perspective in a commercial/VO/or acting (film/TV) role). However, my interests in acting are much broader than simply the tech and legal sphere. I have a lot of creative pursuits, such as in photography and poetry. But I do think that I have some things that I can potentially capitalize on. Thank you for any ideas. Lee
The Top 5 Things Casting Directors Look for in a Self-Tape by Tammy Hunt • last post Feb 22nd
1. Performance. When you’re self-submitting, casting folks have high expectations. Even though you may have just received the copy, we assume that you’ve had time to work on the material and can bring your A-game.
2. Personality. Since casting is asking for your self-submission in lieu of an in-person audition, we miss out on getting the chance to meet you. If possible, we’d like to get to know you a little through your self-tape. One way to do this is to use your slate as a chance to show some of your personality as well as your professionalism.
3. Technical Quality. Ultimately, we need to see and hear you. If we can’t, this could immediately take you out of the mix. It may sound obvious, but you’d be surprised how many times talent will submit clips that are lacking in one of those departments. And if they are, even if we love their performance, we won’t be able to send them through to the client to consider due to poor recording quality. Your best bet is to solve all of these technical issues ahead of time. Find a space in your home that you can designate as your self-tape spot. Set up a camera, lights, background, etc. and have it ready to go.
4. Following Instructions. Make sure you read and follow the format and size specs for the clip. Also adhere to any slate, wardrobe, and direction that is given in the breakdown. Casting directors share these helpful instructions, which are usually passed along from the client, because they’re expecting to see them in the recordings.
5. Fitting the Role. Make sure you’re appropriate for the role before going through the trouble of self-submitting. If you’ve specifically been asked to self-tape then by all means send something over, but if it’s a general call, save yourself the time and effort if you don’t fit the breakdown. Time is limited and valuable for everyone, so focus your efforts on submitting for roles best suited for you!
- Melanie Forchetti, Casting Director for Netflix, Amazon, CNN, Oxygen, among others.
#casting #selftape #audition #actor #script #sides #hollywood #slate
Congrats Jacqueline Elyse Rosenthal, winner of the Empowering Women Screenplay competition! by Elaine Chang • last post Feb 21st
BACKLOG sounds like an amazing project on a crucially important subject, the staggering number of completed rape test kits that have gone untested. Time's still NOT up for all these survivors. Well done and all the best with your screenplay, Elyse!
(FWIW, as a semi-finalist, I feel honored just being sort of in your company. :))
Congratulations!
Elaine
Acting and Story Telling by Katherine Lansing Davis • last post Feb 21st
I'd love to connect with actor or anyone who loves to tell stories. I'm older but weird and funny and I'll do anything Plus after four years in a Mythology program at Pacifica Grad Institute (home of Joseph Campbell's library) I have a pretty good understanding of the story. I didn't write screenplays, but I have some crazy stories I wove into papers and poetry. I'm in LA near K--Town.
I Never Left by Barry Culver • last post Feb 20th
I spent a lot of time away from social media. I got some headshots done in the meantime and I’m ready to be back. I’ve been getting better with my voice acting and acting chops over the past 10 months since my last post. I’m eager to see what I can engage with on the acting scene. How has everyone else been transitioning into the new year?
Getting new mic today by Justin Groats • last post Feb 20th
Getting new Microphone today, RODE NTI XLR Microphone. Hopefully this will help my Voice Over career better. I already have a Well Treated Environment, I should have gone with a Condenser Microphone from the Start
Do Actors Need Managers by Aaron Marcus • last post Feb 20th
Do Actors Need Managers
https://youtu.be/PIT37vygH_Y
If you have a manager let us know how the manager has helped your career.
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Actors Keep Up The Good Work! by Tammy Hunt • last post Feb 19th
Keep submitting yourself. When you have an agent, it’s easy to let this part fall to the wayside. But to keep your audition numbers up, you want to make sure you’re an active participant.
Keep searching through Actors Access, Backstage, and other casting platforms.
If you do voiceover work or audiobook narration, look for platforms where you can put up your profile and demo tracks. Remember, your agent has many actors on the roster, and no one knows your work better than you. You might find a gig that would otherwise be missed or passed over.
Communicate with your talent representatives.
Even though you’re submitting for and possibly booking projects on your own, remember that you and your agent are always a team. Be open and communicative about the projects you might be booking. Have your agent look over any contracts before you sign them.
For one thing, they may be able to help you negotiate better terms.
For another, you don’t want to lock yourself into a project that pays pennies without letting your agent know, only to have them submit you for better-paying work that conflicts. Make sure you’re both on the same page about when and where you’re submitting.
Remember to factor in fees.
When looking at rates for projects you’re submitting to, remember to mentally factor in rep splits and other expenses when you’re determining whether something is worth it.
Sometimes these can be negotiated, but it’s important to keep in mind. If you’re auditioning for an audiobook, unless you have a home studio, remember you’ll have to factor in studio rates, and possibly hire an editor.
Don’t say yes to something without considering what it might cost you.
#actor #audition #agent #manager #selftape
Shashi Kumar Ravan (hacker) Height, Weight, Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Girlfriend, Biography & More by Smart Ranjeet Kumar • last post Feb 17th
Real Name - Shashi Kumar
Nickname - Shashi Kumar Ravan
Profession(s) - Actor, Hackers, Interest Celebrity
Physical Stats & More
Height (Approx) in centimeters- 163cm
in meters- 163m
in Feet Inches- 5’4
Weight (Approx.) in kilograms- 50kg
Eye Colour- Dark Brown
Hair Colour- Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth 11 May 2002
Age (as of 2024) 21Years
Birthplace Nowhatta, Bihar
Hometown- Nowhatta,
School - Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
Religion Buddh
Caste- Chamar, Buddh, Jatav
Address Nowhatta
Family Name
Father Name Vinod Ram
Mother Name Devanti devi
Brother Name Ravi Kant
Shashi Kumar (born 11 May 2002) is a famous white hacker, hero and internet celebrity. He was born in Nowhatta Rohtas Bihar, India. His father's name was Vinod Ram who was a farmer. His mother's name Devanti Devi is a housewife. Shashi has been interested in technology, mobile and computers since childhood. Apart from this, he is also very interested, he has passed 10th from High School Nowhatta and 12th from Jawahar Lal Nehru and he has taken admission in BA (2019 to 2022)! Who is currently doing ITI from Haryana Delhi
Dealing With Audition Rejection by Tammy Hunt • last post Feb 16th
In the world of auditioning, no news is often the only news:
If you don’t hear back, it means they went with someone else. While it would be great to receive closure via direct rejection, casting directors don't have the bandwidth to notify every auditioner or representative who didn’t get a callback or book the part.
They are also not in a position to disclose why a role went to one performer over another.
“Casting has huge amounts of work and time is tight,” casting director Louise Collins says. “So please don’t be disheartened if you don’t receive feedback.” The best way to cope with rejection is to try to reframe the feeling of rejection and the act of auditioning itself. Rejection is unavoidable, and it will most likely be frequent. With this in mind, consider setting a rejection quota for yourself.
Acting coach and Evolving Artist creator Teri Wade’s quota method flips the script, turning rejection from a fear into a goal. “I suggest giving yourself a numerical quota, such as getting rejected 30 times per month, or 10 times per week, and recording your points,” she says. “When the goal becomes meeting your quota, you stay motivated and you keep going.”
Also, remember that by getting through the door and in front of the casting directors, you have already been given the chance to perform. Make the most of it. “Treat an audition as a chance to practice and gain a new experience,” actor Joanna Pickering says.
Think of Cassie’s iconic “The Music and the Mirror” moment in “A Chorus Line.” She starts off by pleading to director-choreographer Zach for the chance to dance, but soon enough she’s not asking for permission to perform; she’s giving him an unforgettable, powerhouse demonstration of her technique. It’s her audition, but it’s still very much a performance.
These steps help actors achieve a state that actor Douglas Taurel refers to as thinking extraordinarily, or “the ability to experience failure and have the discipline to ignore it, move on, and immediately focus on the next audition or performance.”
#audition #actor
DEB AQUILA - Casting Director - Team Deakins Podcast by Florin Şumălan • last post Feb 16th
"Casting director Deb Aquila (CODA, LA LA LAND, SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION) joins us on this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Deb grew up in an arts-loving family, whose encouragement to enter the field led her to attend NYU and study under Stella Adler. Pivoting into casting, Deb found herself working on the hit series MIAMI VICE for two seasons before growing into a veteran independent casting director. Deb breaks down what really goes on in the audition room and how she works with actors to bring out their best performances as she hunts for the right choice for a part. We learn how she works with directors after being brought on to a project, and she shares how a character can evolve over the course of the audition process. Deb later shares what her responsibilities are as a studio executive at Paramount and how she balances those with her responsibilities as a casting director. Towards the end, we discuss “casting” personalities, when hiring both the cast and crew, and the value of creating a safe space for actors to give their best performances during the shoot."
https://teamdeakins.libsyn.com/deb-aquila-casting-director
My First Nearly Perfect Pitch Session by Xavion Niles • last post Feb 15th
I've been doing pitch sessions on Stage32 for about a year now and I think the most frustrating thing I've encountered is the re-writing process and trying to incorporate the feedback from different execs with different wants/needs. How do you please everyone in just 2 pages while also making your pitch engaging enough to get a "request"? It's hard LOL and I usually get a mixture of 2's & 3's or 3's & 4's.
However, I recently pitched my fantasy Christmas rom-com, "Ryder's Christmas Comeback", and even though the exec passed on reading the script because they were looking for more realistic rom-coms, I received all 5's with only one 4 and it makes me optimistic that I'm on the right track. I entered this same movie into the current rom-com contest so we'll see what happens *fingers crossed* but I just wanted to share this to say that as writers we get face a lot of L's so we need to celebrate our W's where we can, no matter how big or small.
New Pics of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in "Joker: Folie a Deux"... by Nick Phillips • last post Feb 15th
Are people excited by the possibilities of these performances?
New Fantastic Four Cast Revealed... by Nick Phillips • last post Feb 14th
What's everyone think of this cast?
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/fantastic-four-cast-marvel-studios-1235875766/
How to be a GOOD Actor - Wendy Alane Wright's Secrets of a Hollywood Talent Manager Podcast by Florin Şumălan • last post Feb 14th
https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/how-to-be-a-good-actor/id1559883826?i=1000645205146
Unpacking the Actor's Process Before the Oscars by Karen "Kay" Ross • last post Feb 13th
Hey, my Stage 32 Screen Talent!
Who is looking forward to the Oscars this year? I won't lie, I haven't really been watching for a long, LONG time, but I'm curious to see who is honored and in what way.
Have y'all been keeping up with The Hollywood Reporter's Roundtable series? They have an off-shoot called "Off Script" which is so enjoyable! Loved diving into the Actresses Roundtable with so many Oscar contenders:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KA-r9NEI_Ts
What were YOUR big takeaways? Who were you looking forward to hearing from? SHARE in the comments below!
For me, I really loved hearing that Emma Stone carved out 3 weeks for rehearsals for actors and it wasn't for blocking or anything to do with the logistics of the filming portion but rather to generate energy and chemistry. How profound!
2 In-Person Stage 32 Meetups This Week! by Ashley Renee Smith • last post Feb 13th
Hey, All!
There are 2 Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, February 15th! 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/1955/February-Stage-32-Austin-TX-In-Person-Meetup
Phoenix, AZ: https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1953/February-Stage-32-Phoenix-Area-In-Person-Meetup
If you're interested in hosting a monthly in-person Stage 32 meetup in YOUR city, be sure to reach out to me at community@stage32.com!