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Stage 32 by Ashley Renee Smith Sep 30th

In Praise of Character Acting — Let’s Talk About “That Guy” (and “That Gal”) Roles

Sharing a fantastic video essay that spotlights the unsung heroes of film & TV: character actors. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L57Hy1yk9g The piece digs into why small-but-sharp performances can make a story feel bigger and more alive. A few...

Stage 32 by James Spencer Sep 30th

Spencer Artist Development: Acting, Voice Acting and Dialect Coaching US Residents 18 and Older

Spencer Artist Development is currently accepting new students 18 and older for acting, voiceover and dialect coaching and artist development.  Lessons online or at Long Beach Acting Studio.  UWL accredited grades avail.  Certification course for fall...

Stage 32 by Alexandra Stevens Sep 29th

Acting authentically - how do you do that?

I just read RB's latest Coffee & Content. I loved The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable. One of the actresses talked about the need to stay in your lane as an actress and stay true to yourself rather than trying to emulate others. That makes...

Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Sep 29th

How to Stand Out In Acting Auditions

How to Stand Out In Acting Auditionshttps://youtu.be/gkDHHiwzLTwDo you have any audition tips that will help fellow actors’ performances while auditioning? If so, please share them here so we can learn from you.

Backstage by DannyDoMore Sep 28th

STRANGER THINGS: FIRST SHADOW script???

Stage 32 by Erik David Sep 27th

It’s Billy Bob Thornton!

How did a music-and-baseball obsessed daydreamer with dyslexia escape generational poverty in Arkansas to become an Oscar-winning screenwriter and iconic actor? Listen in as Stacey chats with Billy Bob...

Stage 32 by Brittany Christine Sep 27th

Big Acting disappointment in Italy

I attended my friends film festival with a film knowing I would be shooting a day on a feature while there after, (only to find out the DP bailed last minute and they were unable to find a replacement under such short notice while still managing the last day...

Stage 32 by Pat Alexander Sep 26th

The 'Weapons' Cast Share Their True Reaction to Watching the Film for the First Time

Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, and director Zach Cregger sit down to talk about their new movie ‘Weapons’(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIj5iwvEZsM)

Stage 32 by Suzanne Bronson Sep 26th

Throwing out the old, embracing the new

This creative life we have chosen is unpredictable, challenging, fun, rewarding, and at times, heartbreaking. Yet when our passion meets opportunity, there is a high like no other. It takes a lot of courage to feel the fear and do it anyway. Has there been...

Stage 32 by Ashley Renee Smith Sep 25th

How do you prepare for roles that are very different from who you are in real life?

Some roles feel close to home, but others require stretching into a completely different mindset, background, or life experience. Do you dive into research? Build from physicality or voice? Journal as the character? Or lean on imagination and instinct?What’s...

Stage 32 by Matthew Gross Sep 25th

How AI Is Helping Actors (a.k.a. My Manager Is an Intelligent Machine)

Yesterday, I got a CMail inviting me to self-tape for a vertical short-form project. I accepted the audition before reading the sides—because, let’s be honest, sometimes we say “yes” before we know what we’re getting into.Then I read the sides.My first...

Stage 32 by Erik David Sep 24th

Are you acting at this moment?

When Marlon Brando was praised for his acting in an interview he deflected and said we are all acting. We are all are playing various roles in real-life. What does playing a role have to do with the need/desire to control others? Is authenticity the result of...

Stage 32 by Ponce Deleon Sep 24th

I’m in the lab

Hi fam, I just wanted to share this still image from a lighting test I did in preparation for a series of self tapes I’ll be filming in the coming of months. So much of the process of an artist is lonely and invisible. There may be moments where you’re...

Stage 32 by Pat Alexander Sep 24th

The 'Caught Stealing' Cast on Filming with a Crowd, Working with Bad Bunny, and More

Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, Matt Smith, and director Darren Aronofsky sit down with FD's Erik Davis to talk about Caught Stealing(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrWp_bhbKio)

Stage 32 by Suzanne Bronson Sep 23rd

What is you favorite medium?

Fellow actors! I am curious to know do you prefer acting in live theatre or film? As someone who was stage trained and then went to television and film, it was quite an interesting experience. I still prefer to perform live on stage. So, I'm asking,  which do...

Stage 32 by Alexandra Stevens Sep 22nd

Book or Script - where do you start?

I've just been reading RB's "Coffee & Content" . It contains a video essay about the film Jaws and how much money it made at the box office. It got me thinking off on a bit of a tangent about what it would be like, as an actor, to play in a movie that is...

Stage 32 by Aaron Marcus Sep 22nd

This 1 Word Boosted My Acting Career: But Could Destroy Yours

This 1 Word Boosted My Acting Career: But Could Destroy Yours https://youtu.be/Ywf9DnYNA-c Have you ever said yes or no to a project based on your skills? If so, please let us know how things worked out. Share it here and on the channel so we can learn from...

Stage 32 by Angela Caito Sep 21st

Take One: Virtual Acting Intensive – Sharpen Your Craft, Expand Your Opportunities

Actors are constantly told to “be ready when opportunity knocks.” But the truth is, opportunities rarely give a polite knock. They show up unannounced, often in the form of a last-minute self-tape or a live audition that requires you to deliver a layered...

Stage 32 by Brandon Keeton Sep 21st

Take Time to Smell the Roses!

  One thing that my fellow workaholics and I have, is an inability to smell the roses when the time comes.  It's easy to go from one project to the other and forget about the things you've done before, always looking to what's next.  And while that does keep...

Stage 32 by Jessica Putnam Sep 20th

Starting

I am looking for advice on how about getting roles to start my acting career. please leave my any suggestions or tips!