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  1. Stage 32 by Suzanne Bronson Apr 29th

    Opposing Views

    How do you reconcile your personal beliefs with a charaacter who holds opposing views? This is a good one for writers too. How do you write characters with a different value system than yours?

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  2. Stage 32 by Doug Kayne Apr 29th

    Great Performances Where You Wouldn't Expect Them

    Nicole Kidman...Al Pacino...Viola Davis...Robert De Niro...Harrison Ford...Denzel Washington...Gary Oldman... The list goes on and on of amazing actors and their stellar performances.  So many performers have taken the craft to a higher level, encouraging...

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  3. Stage 32 by Aleisha Moore Apr 28th

    The "Tap on the Shoulder" that lead me to my passion

    Hello everyone,I’ve been part of this incredible community for a while now, and I’m always struck by how much "movie magic" is hidden in the history of our craft. For instance, did you know that in my favourite film, Jurassic Park, the iconic water-in-the-cup...

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  5. Stage 32 by Colin Hussey Apr 28th

    Choosing audition monologues--my longtime strategy

    Since I got into acting after college and started auditioning, over 35 years ago, my strategy was to avoid the monolgue books and seek out material that I could be pretty sure no one else was going to bring to an audition. These included monologues from less...

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  8. Stage 32 by Jason Raymaker Apr 27th

    Crying on cue

    I was curious about crying as an actor.  I have watched some videos about it, but could never quite get to the point of tears.  What are some techniques you have used?  Have you used it very often?

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  10. Stage 32 by Alex Mutnyi Apr 27th

    Developing a Drama Series – Illegal by Design

    I’m developing a character-driven drama series titled Illegal by Design.The project is built as a standalone-episode format centered around a single protagonist, with each story exploring morally complex situations across different environments and...

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  12. Stage 32 by Salima Qribis Apr 27th

    Beyond the frame

    Everything goes by rules.No one shows you how to see beyond them.The lens that was never explored.A space built for every creative who knows there is always more to the storyBeyond the frame.IG: @theintake_Link...

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  15. Stage 32 by Suzanne Bronson Apr 23rd

    Where is the line?

    As actors, I am wondering if you think it's ok to have ethical boundaries, or do you feel like that is not a luxury you can afford to have, or we are artists, so a job is a job?I would like to know: Have you ever taken a job that was against what you...

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  17. Stage 32 by Abidoye Ezekiel Apr 22nd

    Explain How Storyboard Helps Performance

    Actors — imagine knowing exactly how your scene will be framed before shooting.Storyboards help you understand:• Where the camera is• The emotional focus of the scene• Timing of your performanceIt creates better coordination between actors and directors.I...

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  18. Stage 32 by Catherine Cole Apr 22nd

    Radford Studios- Studio City, CA

    Radford Studios has been filming/taping television for decades! A former CBS studio.'Netflix plans to buy historic Radford Studio Center'That's the headline from the L.A. Times. Roger Vincent says Netflix is in talks to snap up the lot — once known as "Hit...

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