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Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Jun 16th

How I Changed My Audition Strategy After 40 Years of Acting

How I Changed My Audition Strategy After 40 Years of Actinghttps://youtu.be/LZ_0XrWmsuMDo you have any suggestions, tips or tricks for getting more auditions and bookings? If so, share it here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
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Stage 32 by Brittany Christine Jun 15th

Hello everyone! I'm one of your new Lounge Moderators, Brittany Christine :)

I joined this platform last week after meeting the wonderful stage 32 team in person @ Cannes Film Fest last month and am so impressed with everything it offers us creatives! I'll be posting weekly in here and for my very first I wanted to open the discussion...
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Stage 32 by Suzanne Bronson Jun 15th

What is holding you back?

This is a question for all the actors out there who, as RB says, "lurk." You visit the lounge, you read the posts, but you don't post or even comment yourself. My question is (and it's not meant to be judgemental rather as information gathering) what is...
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Stage 32 by Alexandra Stevens Jun 15th

Sharing this week's "Coffee & Content" about Cilian Murphy and the continuing value of short films

Here it is: https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-when-the-work-is-good-enough-it-finds-the-light-4134I lapped up reading about Cillian Murphy's work ethic. So rare to read about such a grounded and humble artist. I hadn't been aware of his focus on...
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Stage 32 by Alexandra Stevens Jun 15th

Acting as Therapy?

"I’ve never played someone so rageful in my life. I went to darker places that I had never gone before, but what a gift that is to get to do that. I learn so much about myself on these jobs. It’s crazy. It’s like therapy that you can’t pay for" - so says...
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Stage 32 by Matthew Gross Jun 14th

My Motivation

This afternoon, I received a CMail audition invitation. It's a day player role in a short film. I got excited, because it is for a cruel, angry, judgmental neighbor. A single, venomous line. Here's my motivation. I'm calling upon the past 5-years with my...
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Stage 32 by Dris Abdel-Rahim Jun 13th

Abdel-Rahim Dris /Actor

Hello everyone, I am Abdel Rahim Dris, an Algerian actor who always strives to be brilliant. I recently finished producing some action and science fiction scenes. And I was the director, producer, montage and actor in this small production. Therefore, I...
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Stage 32 by Michael Fitzer Jun 12th

Long Conversations

Maybe some of you can provide some guidance. Since becoming a regular poster, I find some people make connection requests and want to hold long messaging conversations. I appreciate the connections, but like all of us, my time is relatively limited. I just...
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Stage 32 by Ryan OL Jun 12th

English language accents… Transatlantic vs Mid-Atlantic

English language accents… Transatlantic vs Mid-Atlantic: are these real accents? What are the differences? Where do they exist ? Clearing up mis-conceptions… https://ryanol.com/trans-atlantic-and-mid-atlantic-accents #EnglishAccents #Transatlantic...
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Stage 32 by Brandon Keeton Jun 11th

Not Rattled at All But I Screwed Up... BIG TIME!

Hey everyone! I see that Ashley has posted something to this lounge about Actors and anxiety. Rather than answer in her thread, I have to air some dirty laundry about my lack of it, so I'll answer it and look for guidance from those more experienced in the...
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Stage 32 by Ashley Renee Smith Jun 11th

How Do You Deal With Your Anxiety As An Actor?

We all feel it. The nerves. The doubt. The anxiety.But Stage 32’s fearless leader, RB Botto (@rbwalksintoabar), has a simple truth that just might change the way you move forward:The more you do, the less you worry.Every audition, every pitch, every rewrite...
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Stage 32 by Ashley Renee Smith Jun 10th

What We Can Learn from Jessica Biel & Elizabeth Banks’ Approach to Dual Leads

This recent interview in Deadline dives into how JESSICA BIEL and ELIZABETH BANKS approached playing estranged sisters in the gripping thriller The Better Sister, and it’s a must-read for any actor thinking about character contrast and emotional...
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Stage 32 by Matthew Gross Jun 9th

Los Angeles Update

I want to let everyone know that Los Angeles is alright. The protests are in a very specific area within downtown. You may hear on the news how marines and national guard are being deployed, and that may make you think Los Angeles is completely unraveling...
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Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Jun 9th

Getting Acting Jobs IS HARD: These 5 Secrets Got Me Nearly 1,300 Bookings

Getting Acting Jobs IS HARD: These 5 Secrets Got Me Nearly 1,300 Bookings https://youtu.be/YR6Rcz5GT_U Do you have any suggestions, tips or tricks for getting more auditions and booked for acting jobs? Share it here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
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Stage 32 by Tommy Luca Jun 9th

Talent, cattle, furniture, actors & actresses

You'll have to excuse the second and third names they were used commonly in the early years of Cinema. Uh, I'm looking for Actors and Actresses local to New Jersey (for reasons of the Tax Incentives for keeping the filming in state only). But even...
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Stage 32 by Alexandra Stevens Jun 8th

What are your thoughts on using You Tube to showcase your talents, connect with fans or market material

In this week's "Coffee & Content' RB talks about You Tube as a potentially effective marketing tool. I know some of you already use it. I've thought about and this makes me more likely to give it a try. Read his blog post here...
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Stage 32 by Geoff Hall Jun 8th

Adolescence Episode 3: Inside the ‘Chess Match’ Between Jamie and Briony

Here’s a great article about the rehearsal process behind Adolescence, Episode 3. It looks at how the rehearsals shaped the performance and how the young actor took on this episode, which they shot first in the series because of Stephen Graham’s busy...
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Stage 32 by Ray Verduzco Jun 8th

Casting Call

Seeking Puff Diddy Type: Fungfilms Mexico / Director Sergio Solares Alvarez is now seeking actor for short film. Seeking Puffy Diddy Looking type. African American / Seeking a young type 5' 10 - There is some pay for this role. Shooting in Los Angeles CA...
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Stage 32 by Alexandra Stevens Jun 7th

Rewriting the traditional "all roads lead to Hollywood" script

I was heartened to read that Idris Elba dreams of building cinemas in Africa and wants to keep the stories originating from Africa in the hands of African film makers. Article here...
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Stage 32 by Suzanne Bronson Jun 6th

Role you were Born to Play

In this "Actors on Actors" interview Parker Posey tells Lisa Kudrow that her role in "White Lotus" "hit close to home. Have you had a part that you felt you were born to play? A character who was so like you it was fun and...
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