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Accidently send something to a AD I shouldn’t. by Ok_Laugh7546  •  last post Aug 1st

I was trying to send some photos to myself but recently got to be a background actor on something. It’s my first time doing this and I accidentally sent some photos from one of my photo shoots to the AD who texted me about the information of the project. I tried to I send but couldn’t. I quickly send back sorry I ment to send that to my friend and deleted the tread so I couldn’t send anymore stupid stuff. I feel so bad because like people who try to be extras do stupid stuff. I didn’t wanna bother her anymore or anything like that and I don’t wanna be blacklisted or seen as difficult. I feel so bad. Is it over for me? Did I totally screw?

Open casting call for the LA Haunted Hayride by Born-Breadfruit6452  •  last post Aug 1st

Calling all creatures of the night! We are seeking high-energy scare actors to bring our LA Haunted Hayride 2026 to life (or undead). Join us at our open casting call August 14 or 15! **AUDITIONS**: **Audition Details:** * **Dates & Times:**  * Saturday, August 1, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ; Friday, August 14, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ;  and Saturday, August 15., 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • • **Location:** Griffith Park Visitor Center at the picnic tables    4730 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Griffith Park Visitor Center. 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90027 **Details**: Pay: $20/hour. Event dates: September 18 to November 1. Availability: Evenings required. Experience: None needed - just a love for Halloween, stamina, and a wicked sense of fun. Join us in creating unforgettable frights for thousands of guests this spooky season! Applications are available here, but it is not mandatory to complete before auditions!  [https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/50E32972FA09A8145238140BF772E73C/jobs/210444](https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/50E32972FA09A8145238140BF772E73C/jobs/210444) Learn more at https://losangeleshauntedhayride.com/. We can't wait to meet you!

I absolutely despise having to do self-tapes. Should I just not be an actress? by Mati_Choco  •  last post Aug 1st

Hello. I’m a 20 y/o uni student (studies aren’t acting but related to that world) in Italy who gets acting lessons (theatre mainly) on the side and does shows with that school once or twice a year. Our acting teacher sometimes sends us interesting casting calls that he suggests we could send self-tapes to. Every single time I try to do that to actually get some work, I absolutely hate it. It can be an acting self-tape or even just sending some personal info and a video presentation. I hate how my face looks all crooked and weird when I speak, how I sound so fake and dumb both in voice and the general manner I say things… I spend a literal entire day or more trying to make a self-tape and just send the 250th tape I’m still not satisfied with out of pure exhaustion, already knowing I probably won’t hear from them again. Just today I filmed a super simple clip of not even a minute introducing myself and it took me the whole afternoon. I still don’t like it at all. I looked ugly, said everything in an annoyingly sing-songy voice, was visibly tense and I shared my personal info more like a minimal list to cross out than a flowing piece of text. I’m sure I’m overcomplicating it, but the issue is I really think I just suck, despite all my years of studying acting. Those who have seen me act on stage say I’m good, though. Some say I should invest into this. Yet I feel like an idiot and like no matter how much I try and tweak my look and my way of acting I will never be any good. I used to think I was good at least in theatre, but if that’s what I‘m like on video then how different could I truly be in person??? Plus nowadays it’s all self-tapes, even for some theatre stuff. Most of my job would be doing self-tapes, if I tried pursuing this professionally. It’s all pretty difficult to understand in general, I’m AuDHD and I naturally have such weird expressions and facial movements, partly also because of my face genuinely being kinda crooked and weird, that make me look like a caricature even when I’m trying so hard to be normal. In general I just often feel uncomfortable looking at myself in video and professionally taken pictures. I cried one time seeing myself in a film we did and though it was partly because I was moved by the experience, the main reason was just how grotesque and dumb I thought I looked. Also one time I filmed a video talking about a friend for their birthday, which also took a century or two to get a “good take” for, and they said it looked like I was being held at gunpoint! Ouch ow ow! I’ve thought about just trying voice acting, but it wouldn’t seem good to go for something “just because” I hate looking at myself. There’s other parts of acting I love doing as long as I’m just living them in my body and not through a reflection of me. I also tried to just brute force it and set a random self-tape quota for a certain period of time to try and practice it, which just got me disheartened and tired. I‘ve talked with a therapist years ago, they just said I might have body dysmorphia but it didn’t go that far otherwise and they gave me no way to work around that. I’ve tried losing weight, working out, taking better care of myself, fixing my hair and putting on makeup to record and so far I still feel the same about my look when I’m seeing it through a camera… I used to think my only wish was to become an actress. I spent what little energy I had left after studying into acting since middle school and made my identity so intertwined with it that I didn’t let myself explore almost anything else until recently. Now I’m trying to look for something else I could do but I’m so lost and confused, because I didn’t really plan for a future where I‘d have to stop focusing on it… I’m studying, but it was in hopes I could use what I learned in acting, maybe do some odd show biz related jobs here and there along with it… I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s dealt with self-tape issues, insecurity and all that when it comes to acting, especially among amateurs and aspiring actors. So please, if you can give me some advice I’ll take it!!

Turning 18 by ConsiderationNo4002  •  last post Aug 1st

My daughter is turning 18 in 6 months. She is in Toronto and full ACTRA. Has a network principal role and Netflix actor role on resume. Will be taking a gap year when she graduates in June. For those that transitioned from child actor to adult, how did it go? Did you see a dramatic increase in auditions at 18? She can realistically play as young as 14. For the last few years she’s gotten maybe 1-4 auditions per month. She wants to continue to work in the industry and probably apply to film schools.

How to stay awake for long hours as a background extra by BasicallyDuncan  •  last post Aug 1st

I landed my first gig as a background actor for a small tv show in my local area! I’ve mostly done theatre both in college and in a regional theatre, but never working on a tv set. I’ve looked at many posts for advice and what to expect (which has helped so much!) but my issue is that I will most likely be called from 3pm-3am and I’m really worried about getting groggy or falling asleep as I rarely stay up that late and I’ve heard that napping in the hold room is not allowed. This might be a completely dumb question but does anyone have any advice how to make sure you can stay up that late? I’m not sure if I should get an energy drink or do some exercises or something? I’ve already get 8 hours of sleep on average but I’m worried that won’t be enough to keep me awake and ready to give this my all.

What nursing work schedule and specialty is best while pursuing acting?? Help please by Kivlo  •  last post Aug 1st

Hello! I am an actress who works as a nurse full time. I havent been in a production in over a year because I work 5/8hr night shifts a week and can't sleep. I am looking to switch specialties and jobs but am unsure which schedule would be best. I truly want to do part time nursing work but I have to do that after working at a new job for at least 6 months. So these are the scheduling options. -3/12hr shifts day/night 7a-7p/7p-7a -4/10hr shifts usually 8a-6p -5/8hr shifts but Id only do day shift 8a-4:30p I really need advice so I hope that someone can help. Thank you guys for even reading this post.

Alec Kantrell by Alec Harris  •  last post Jul 31st

Hello, Stage 32!


My name is Alec Kantrell, and I'm a film and television actor based in Texas. I'm passionate about emotionally honest, character-driven storytelling and especially enjoy exploring roles with psychological depth, quiet intensity, and layered emotions.

Over the past year, I've been focused on strengthening every part of my career—from training and creating new scenes to refining my headshots, demo materials, and professional portfolio. I'm committed to continually growing as both an artist and a collaborator.

I'm here to connect with actors, writers, directors, producers, casting professionals, and other creatives who are passionate about telling meaningful stories. I'm always open to learning, collaborating, and supporting fellow filmmakers.

Thank you for welcoming me to the community. I'm looking forward to meeting you all and seeing where these connections lead!

— Alec Kantrell

The Real Scene Is the One Nobody Says Out Loud — Finding Subtext in Every Script by Laura Hammer  •  last post Jul 31st

The most memorable performances are rarely built on the dialogue itself. They live in what the character wants, hides, and feels while the words are being said. As legendary director Elia Kazan put it, "The real life is not in the words; it is in what the character is feeling and wanting while the words are being said." Finding that hidden life starts with three questions every actor should ask before playing any scene. What do I want? Identify the core objective — love, control, safety, forgiveness — driving your character in that exact moment. What am I hiding? Determine the secrets, fears, or painful truths your character is actively avoiding saying aloud. What are the given circumstances? Review the history, the relationship, and the stakes between the characters before the scene begins. Viola Davis describes it best: "I don't play the words. I play what my character is trying to fix, break, or hide. The dialogue is just the surface."

Once you have found the subtext, the craft becomes integrating it into performance without announcing it. Embrace contradictions by playing the opposite of the spoken word — acting overly cheerful to hide deep grief, or showing coldness out of a fear of rejection. Let your non-verbal cues carry the truth: body language, posture, eye contact, and strategic pauses reveal the internal state your character refuses to speak. And practice active listening — react honestly to what your scene partner is doing and feeling rather than waiting for your next line, because as Mike Leigh reminds us, "Words are just a very small part of how we communicate. The subtext is the real battle going on underneath." Stella Adler distilled the whole technique into one instruction: "Don't just say the lines. Know what you want from the other person. Your action — what you do to get what you want — is your true subtext."

Anthony Hopkins offers the perfect summary for any actor building a role: "The words are just the map. The subtext is the territory. You have to figure out the secret agenda the character is hiding." The next time you break down a scene, spend as much time on what is not said as on what is — that is where casting directors, directors, and audiences see the difference between reciting dialogue and living a character. What is a role or scene where discovering the subtext completely changed your performance? Share it in the comments — we would love to hear how you found the scene underneath the scene.

Seeking management representation by George McDermott  •  last post Jul 31st

Does Stage 32 offer one-on-one pitch sessions with literary managers or management companies? I currently have six projects in my portfolio, including a finished TV pilot, a feature trilogy, a psychological drama, and the first draft of a comedy pilot. The pilot and feature trilogy are inspired by actual events.


THE KEEPER / THE GREAT SAVE — Inspired by actual events, a gifted young goalkeeper growing up in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood finds himself caught between a legitimate shot at professional soccer and the Irish organized crime family offering him belonging, protection—and a very different future.

I’m interested in connecting with a manager who works with writers developing a body of material rather than pitching only a single project. Any recommendations or experiences with Stage 32 manager pitch sessions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!

Seeking Management Representation by George McDermott  •  last post Jul 31st

Does Stage 32 offer one-on-one pitch sessions with literary managers or management companies? I currently have six projects in my portfolio, including a finished TV pilot, a feature trilogy, a psychological drama, and the first draft of a comedy pilot. The pilot and feature trilogy are inspired by actual events.


THE KEEPER / THE GREAT SAVE — Inspired by actual events, a gifted young goalkeeper growing up in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood finds himself caught between a legitimate shot at professional soccer and the Irish organized crime family offering him belonging, protection—and a very different future.

I’m interested in connecting with a manager who works with writers developing a body of material rather than pitching only a single project. Any recommendations or experiences with Stage 32 manager pitch sessions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help!

downstate by clytemnestraluvr67  •  last post Jul 31st

Frozen CFRT by INeedCaffeine102  •  last post Jul 31st

AI for casting flyers by TelfarTerror  •  last post Jul 31st

I’ve been taking acting lessons for a while now and ready to put myself out there and audition. Besides Actors Access and Backstage, I’ve been told to check out different Facebook groups when searching for non-union roles. BUT WHY, and no exaggeration, is every flyer obviously made with AI?? And they all look the SAME! It really deters me from even wanting to submit but really want to get experience. I just wanna get people’s thoughts on this. Because I would think as an artist, the use of AI is ironic and just lazy. I would 100% rather see a simple Canva poster than AI. Has anyone else seen this as well?

[Paid] Looking for 10 actors to play in a Lovecraftian video game by Valou_h  •  last post Jul 31st

Hi! Nice to meet you, and thank you for taking the time to check out this project. My name is Valentin, and I'm an indie game developer currently looking for talented actors and voice actors to bring the characters of my game to life. The game is a narrative-driven, third-person detective adventure set in a realistic 3D recreation of Providence, Rhode Island, during the 1950s. Players step into the shoes of a detective investigating a series of mysterious murders. By gathering clues, solving puzzles, examining crime scenes, and interrogating suspects, they'll slowly uncover a truth that is far more unsettling than it first appears. The story is heavily inspired by film noir and the psychological and cosmic horror themes of H. P. Lovecraft, blending grounded detective work with subtle supernatural elements. The focus is on atmosphere, storytelling, memorable characters, and cinematic dialogue rather than action. # What I'm Looking For I'm looking for performers who can deliver both voice acting and facial performances for the game's dialogue scenes. My goal is to make every conversation feel as natural and cinematic as possible. For each scene, you'll be asked to: Record your dialogue with clean audio. Record yourself on camera while performing the scene so your facial expressions, eye movements, and timing can be captured. (No special equipment required, any 1080p camera will do, if you record at 60fps that's even better) Important: Facial video is used solely to extract facial performance and timing. Your appearance, identity, and likeness will not be reproduced or used in the final game. No photorealistic digital copy of your face will be created. Only the facial motion data will be used to animate the game's original characters. # Compensation This is a paid project. Actors are compensated at $0.20 USD per spoken word or 3,5$ per line. The estimated payment for each role is listed in its casting description, so you'll know approximately what to expect before auditioning. The job is fully remote, you can submit your files by mail, Discord.. What You Can Expect A respectful and organized production. Clear scripts and character direction. Prompt communication throughout the project. Credit in the game's final release. A story-driven experience with a strong emphasis on character performances. # The roles Please check the casting call club page for the full details of each role (background story, character traits, voice profile..) [Casting call page ](https://www.castingcall.club/projects/the-reason-behind-a-lovecraftian-video-game) # Application Please send me your audio and video file either via Discord or through the casting call application process. The auditions are open until August 15th. Then I expect the work to be done between end of August to end of September at the latest. If you enjoy detective stories, character-driven narratives, film noir, and atmospheric mysteries with subtle supernatural elements, I'd love to hear your audition. Thank you for your interest, and I hope you'll become part of this journey! Feel free to reach out here if you have any questions. More about me: I have been developing this game for two years now. This is my first game but I have been working with IT projects for 17 years. I really love cinema and video games so I'm trying to get my two passion together into this project. My personal favorites are LA Noire, Resident Evil, Alan Wake.. I also really love Lovecraft and I would love to create something that really relates to his work. Cheers! If you want to know more about the project and see more visuals of the characters you will be playing, you are welcome to join the discord channel here: [Discord link](https://discord.gg/meR2HjfGmw) Or follow on X: [X Link](https://x.com/FishFoxGames) Short summary of the story: A detective is hired to locate the heirs of the wealthy and enigmatic Harold Blackwood after his death. What begins as a seemingly straightforward inheritance case gradually unravels into a series of murders, long-buried family secrets, and a conspiracy tied to an ancient, otherworldly force. The game will have three murders to investigate, this casting is about the first one, the murder of William Kane.

Is there a way to report predatory/creepy casting calls? by bakedlayz  •  last post Jul 31st

Hi! I keep seeing 4 specific posters on casting networks. 1. Photographer looking specifically for 18-23 years old C-DD cup models for shoot. No guests etc. "Seeking a model for a photo shoot, club fashion to lingerie. Date TBA-decided with model. Mainly considering females 18-25, that are a natural 32C/D or 34C/D. Pays $220 Total. Experienced Only. Outfits will be in a dress, crops, shorts, bikini and lingerie." 2. ROSS - sexual situations actress. He's always posting these ONE page movies about incest, cheating, infidelity. 3. Church of Scientology - they changed their name to like SMP productions 4. Photographer looking for 13-18 models. 5. Shawn Valentino looking for BEAUTIFUL MODELS FOR IMDB CREDIT Anyways... I've applied to all these castings to see if they're legit or creeps (out of curiosity not authentically) and they repeatedly message you for creepy audition requests. Like one audition dialogue was about how the main lead has this huge desire to be wanted and NEEDS dick lmao. The other ones will persistently keep asking about bra info. I CAN TELL THESE ARE SCAMS/CREEPS. I wish I could report them or castings would stop allowing these to be posted. This is like bait for new actors and models. I personally know friends and new actors who have really applied for these castings without noticing the GLARING red flags. I'm worried someone might find themselves alone with these "creatives" Thoughts, advice? I'm gna be so embarassed if there is a report button and I never found it. I'm thinking of emailing casting networks about these specific roles published. These men could just be rapists posing as photographers and now these girls are locked in a room with them.

European Casting Call Websites by Dracanan  •  last post Jul 31st

Hi everybody, I just moved back to Germany after living in New York City and studying acting there for 5 years and was wondering if anyone knows what the best online websites/portals are for casting calls or finding agencies similar to actors access, backstage, etc. Appreciate any help and tips!

VocalBoothToGo.com by QuadrantMusic  •  last post Jul 31st

I hope you all don’t mind this shot in the dark. Mods: I didn’t see where this was not allowed (which of course doesn’t necessarily mean it’s welcome) but if not acceptable please delete. I’m not a voice actor but a signer trying to make a vocal booth on a budget. (Im actually out of well right now so trying to do some work for local folks looking for vocals, as well as my own stuff.) I’m looking at some acoustic blankets and boy are they expensive. Anybody got a discount coupon for them they’d care to pass on? Thanks!

Do you recommend memorizing your lines for an audition? by New_Second_9166  •  last post Jul 31st

Hi! Begginer actor here. I only did a few small projects and only auditioned for a fewer roles. Not too long ago, I've submitted my material to a massive casting call and to my surprise, they want me to audition. I signed an NDA and received my sides before I went on social media and researched a bit about the casting director and some tips for the auditions. Now, I've stumbled upon multiple videos, but each saying different things. One group of videos said how It's totally alright and not a big deal if I have to look down at my sides, and the other ones said how I should fully memorize my sides, even if the casting doesn't require it. I have around 4 days deadline to submit, which I have time for, but I'm still considering on what's a better option. If anyone could, I would love to hear some recommendations and tips.

[Paid] Looking for 10 actors for an indie video game by Valou_h  •  last post Jul 31st

Hi, I have created a casting call page for 10 roles and if that's ok, I would like to share it here: Hi! Nice to meet you, and thank you for taking the time to check out this project. My name is Valentin, and I'm an indie game developer currently looking for talented actors and voice actors to bring the characters of my game to life. The game is a narrative-driven, third-person detective adventure set in a realistic 3D recreation of Providence, Rhode Island, during the 1950s. Players step into the shoes of a detective investigating a series of mysterious murders. By gathering clues, solving puzzles, examining crime scenes, and interrogating suspects, they'll slowly uncover a truth that is far more unsettling than it first appears. The story is heavily inspired by film noir and the psychological and cosmic horror themes of H. P. Lovecraft, blending grounded detective work with subtle supernatural elements. The focus is on atmosphere, storytelling, memorable characters, and cinematic dialogue rather than action. What I'm Looking For I'm looking for performers who can deliver both voice acting and facial performances for the game's dialogue scenes. My goal is to make every conversation feel as natural and cinematic as possible. For each scene, you'll be asked to: Record your dialogue with clean audio. Record yourself on camera while performing the scene so your facial expressions, eye movements, and timing can be captured. (No special equipment required, any 1080p camera will do, if you record at 60fps that's even better) Important: Facial video is used solely to extract facial performance and timing. Your appearance, identity, and likeness will not be reproduced or used in the final game. No photorealistic digital copy of your face will be created. Only the facial motion data will be used to animate the game's original characters. Compensation This is a paid project. Actors are compensated at $0.20 USD per spoken word or 3,5$ per line. The estimated payment for each role is listed in its casting description, so you'll know approximately what to expect before auditioning. What You Can Expect A respectful and organized production. Clear scripts and character direction. Prompt communication throughout the project. Credit in the game's final release. A story-driven experience with a strong emphasis on character performances. If you enjoy detective stories, character-driven narratives, film noir, and atmospheric mysteries with subtle supernatural elements, I'd love to hear your audition. Thank you for your interest, and I hope you'll become part of this journey! More about me: I have been developing this game for two years now. This is my first game but I have been working with IT projects for 17 years. I really love cinema and video games so I'm trying to get my two passion together into this project. My personal favorites are LA Noire, Resident Evil, Alan Wake.. I also really love Lovecraft and I would love to create something that really relates to his work. Cheers! If you want to know more about the project and see more visuals of the characters you will be playing, you are welcome to join the discord channel here: https://discord.gg/meR2HjfGmw Or follow on X: https://x.com/FishFoxGames Short summary of the story: A detective is hired to locate the heirs of the wealthy and enigmatic Harold Blackwood after his death. What begins as a seemingly straightforward inheritance case gradually unravels into a series of murders, long-buried family secrets, and a conspiracy tied to an ancient, otherworldly force. The game will have three murders to investigate, this casting is about the first one, the murder of William Kane. [Casting Call page](https://www.castingcall.club/projects/the-reason-behind-a-lovecraftian-video-game) I would appreciate if you could apply through the casting call website or through Discord. If you have any questions about the project, feel free to reach out here or anywhere. Thank you! UPDATE: The NAVA AI rider will be attached to the contracts. The audio and video files will be solely used in the videogame. If additional voice over is needed, additional work will be contracted.

URGENT: post-prod AI use by TransitClassic988  •  last post Jul 31st

Halfway through shooting a low-budget feature film, which had not foreseen using AI effects. I explicitly discussed this with the writer, producer, and director. Now, on day 14 of 34, a logistical issue (filming onsite) has forced a rewrite of the script that involves a post-prod VFX that will “require” AI. I don’t know what program they will use or who is engaged for the task, yet the whole team is onboard. I don’t want to delay the entire production - but I am skeptical of this. I requested the prod team draft a document to prevent the program’s usage of our image for other projects - I know this won’t prevent the program, but maybe it can be used for some future recourse if it does. TLDR; What can I do to protect my image and those of my co-actors? Any resources for this?