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The actor/director relationship is probably THE most important relationship on the set, It most definately is in the theater. Some directors are considered actors' directors as they used to be actors or they really work to understand what an actor is going through. Shouting at you from the seats whe...
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Agent vs. Manager: Do You Really Need Both?
Do you have an agent, manager, or both? How is it working for you? Share your information here so we can learn from you.
Wow, I had no idea. Thank you so much for sharing this. Are you familiar with Good Faith Casting? I have an audition with them today. I believe they are based in AZ
Heard of them. Yes, they are here,. Would love to know you thought of them. That's all I will say here. DM me your thoughts.
What address should I use to DM you?
Just DM me through here
Tried sending you a personal note. It kept saying delivering. Let me know if you received my message.
I would like some advice on how to get into Hollywood acting career, I’m autistic, but want to be able to pitch projects that are either original and based on existing ip that I want to act in.
Any simple tips for me.
I don't understand your question Andrew Horvitz Actors don't pitch a project unless they wrote it. Actors audition for projects that are cast by casting directors. Are you asking how to start audition...
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Hello everyone,
I’m Ana Cristina Rodrigues, a screenwriter and actress from Brazil, and the creator of the dramatic thriller series The Secret of Dubai – Al-Hamdan Saga. I also portray the lead character, Isabella Al-Hamdan.
I’m currently focused on developing my project with a cinematic and internati...
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Thank you so much, Timothy!
I truly appreciate your support and guidance. I’m currently developing my project with a strong international vision, both as a creator and as the lead actress.
I’m especiall...
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Ana Rodrigues what I find useful in my experience is repetitive routines, keeping up a skincare routine making your presentation both hygienic and professional. there is more to preparation in the act...
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“Thank you, Timothy! I couldn’t agree more — a disciplined routine and deep understanding of the 5 Ws are game-changers for creating memorable, authentic characters. I’m actively applying these princi...
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Hi Ana Rodrigues I would like to encourage you to come to this month's open house. It is an interactive webinar that will walk you through how to best use Stage 32. It on March 25 at 12pm PST. Even if...
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Thank you for the invitation, I’ve registered and I’m looking forward to watching the session.
We all know the excitement of getting the call that you landed the callback can quickly turn to dread and nervousness. Don’t let that happen. There are tried and true techniques for taking your original audition and fine tuning it to be even more effective. You already got the callback, so you don’t...
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This is such a fantastic resource! Huge thanks to Laura Hammer for putting this together. As we talk about navigating callbacks, we can't overlook the foundation: line memorization. This guide offers...
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Thank you for sharing this Laura Hammer There are many great audition technique webinars on the education page!
I’ve been getting more callbacks recently and I’m curious from a director or casting perspective — what usually separates the actors who get called back from the ones who actually book the role?...
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Check out my post here on Navigating Callbacks: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Navigating-Callbacks-A-Guide-for-W......
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I've cast a few short films, so I'll share my 2 cents. What's led to call backs in my experience is actors who are willing to fully embody the role and go the distance with it. Needs to feel lived in,...
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“Na minha visão, o que torna um ator memorável é a verdade emocional aliada a escolhas claras. Quando parece vivido, não apenas interpretado, faz toda a diferença.”
Have you ever rushed an audition or sent one you knew wasn’t your best? Share it here...
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Aaron Marcus thank you for such an open post about what not to do. with your story you have saved countless others from making the same mistakes in their career. from all of us here on stage 32 thank...
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That is so kind of you, Tim. You can sign up to be on my special mailing list on the bottom of my home page at: howtoactandmodel.com. Thanks again.
“Ótimo ponto. Profissionalismo e preparação são fundamentais — cada teste é uma oportunidade de mostrar consistência e comprometimento.”
Adaptability is an actor’s most powerful instrument.
This week, I invite fellow performers to stretch their technical range and sharpen their craft.
The Challenge
Record a single 60‑second monologue and perform it twice, back‑to‑back—each time with a distinctly different objective and underlying subtex...
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This is a great exercise to implement into a weekly routine of practice!
Laura Hammer thank you!
my goal is to teach others new and exciting routines to implement into their day to day life to improve one another to be the best they can be. rather it's a new skincare routin...
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Atuar não é só falar linhas… é criar momentos que vivem na memória.
Cada gesto, olhar e silĂŞncio Ă© uma decisĂŁo estratĂ©gica que conta histĂłria e emociona.Â
Procurando conectar com diretores e produtores que valorizam atuação que transforma roteiros em experiĂŞncias cinematográficas.Â
Y'all, it's about d&mn time! In support of the newest Oscar category, our friends over at StudioBinder recently released a little video about the importance of Casting Directors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TFeaNTEMPw
But I'd love to hear from YOU! How have casting directors made a difference in...
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Karen, this is such an important step. Casting directors shape the emotional reality of a story in ways audiences often don’t realize. As a writer, I always imagine the kinds of actors who might inhab...
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Here’s a great behind-the-scenes conversation with Heated Rivalry stars Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams talking about their approach to the show, from navigating vulnerability in intimate scenes to keeping track of character arcs while shooting the series out of order.
https://www.youtube.com/watc...
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Ashley, thank you for sharing this. It’s fascinating hearing actors describe intimacy scenes as emotional conversations rather than just physical moments. As a writer, it really reinforces how importa...
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Hi everyone,
I’m 25 and recently decided that I want to take acting more seriously. I’ve done a bit of theater in school and a few small projects with friends, but I feel like I need proper training to improve my skills.
I’m especially interested in online acting classes or private coaching since it’s...
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I was actually looking into this recently too. I think online acting classes can be really helpful, especially if the instructor gives direct feedback on your scenes and auditions.
A friend of mine t...
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I tried a couple of online acting classes last year and one of them was actually really good because the sessions were very interactive.
They focused a lot on audition techniques and practical exerci...
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I don't know of any interactive online acting classes . stage 32 has several acting and audition webinars and labs that you can find on the education page.
I personally attended John Casablanca acting and modeling classes, I paid attention to what they taught, kept an open mind and took notes. rather my personal opinion on a subject I followed their inpu...
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