Theatre is my first language—the stage my stomping ground. I'm a director, actor, and playwright who’s spent years breathing life into characters under warm lights and velvet curtains. From heartfelt monologues to madcap farces, I love building bold stories that surprise, move, and connect us.
But lately… the camera’s been calling.
I’ve started dipping a toe (okay, maybe a whole foot) into the world of film—curious about how the stories I love on stage might transform through a lens. I’m here to explore, experiment, and collaborate.
I’m especially eager to meet other creatives—filmmakers, writers, weird idea people, brilliant oddballs—who want to talk shop, swap dreams, and turn “wouldn’t it be cool if…” into “hey, we made this.”
Let’s make something unforgettable together.
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Hi, William Walker. Welcome to the community. Fantastic introduction! Writer, weird idea person, and brilliant oddball. That's me.
Stage 32 is having its next Community Open House on June 25th. You can sign up for free here (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-june-community-open-house-...). It'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry professionals all over the world. There's also going to be a live Q&A during the Open House.
In the meantime, here's a blog that'll help you navigate the platform and make connections: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
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Thanks for the warm welcome. I am excited to dive in with the rest of the "oddballs". I too identify as an oddball. LOL
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hey William Walker welcome! my training has been largely theater as well (Esper Studio in NYC) and adjusting that for a lens (or a few) is interesting indeed. It offers interesting tradeoffs, doesn't it? cheers
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You're welcome, William Walker. The Oddball Club. :D
Stage 32 has a blog for up-and-coming screenwriters I suggest checking out: www.stage32.com/blog/the-questions-up-and-coming-screenwriters-need-to-a...
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Hey William! I'm a longtime theater person (actor and playwright) turned screenwriter. Nice to meet you!
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Hi there, William Walker, and welcome to Stage 32! I’m Ashley, Head of Community, and I just have to say, your intro is a total showstopper. The way you talk about storytelling on stage already shows how much heart you’ll bring to film.
You might also enjoy the Authoring & Playwriting Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/playwriting) to connect with fellow playwrights, and the Filmmaking Lounge (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/directing) to dive into that new camera-side adventure. Looking forward to seeing where your curiosity and creativity lead next!
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Great to have you here William. Theater is a great place to fuel the acting passion, and it's fun to dip your acting toe in front of the film camera. I'd recommend spending some time in the Acting lounge (top menu bar "Lounge" then click "Acting") and connect with your fellow actors to help find like minded actors to talk through your experience navigating from theater to film: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting
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Hey William, it sounds like you’ve landed right where you belong—a place buzzing with fellow theater lovers and film explorers ready to mix those worlds! Your intro really captures that passionate leap from stage to screen, which so many creatives wrestle with.
If you want, I can help you craft a follow-up post or message to keep the conversation flowing and deepen those connections. Maybe something like:
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Hey everyone!
Thanks so much for the warm welcomes and awesome resources — really appreciate it. I’m loving hearing from fellow theater vets like Sebastian and Julia who’ve made the jump to film. The adjustment definitely feels like learning a new language with familiar roots.
I’m diving into the filmmaking lounges and excited to swap stories, tips, and maybe even collaborate on some wild projects. If you’re someone who loves bold storytelling and weird ideas, let’s chat! What’s the biggest surprise you faced transitioning from stage to camera?
Looking forward to making magic happen with all you brilliant oddballs!
—William
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Hi William
I absolutely love your introduction You can feel your passion for storytelling in every word and I completely relate to that curiosity about how stories evolve from the stage to the screen!
I’m part of the Education Team here at Stage 32 and it’s so exciting to see creatives like you bringing your theatre background into the world of film. If you need anything or have any education questions or need recs or resources for hitting your upcoming goals email me at edu@stage32.com ...I'm always happy to help! There’s so much crossover and possibility and this community is the perfect place to explore that!
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All the best to you and keeping smiling big!
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Hi , I love the way you worded all of this in first language is near. My first language is music. My second language is writing and I am learning how to write for the screen, which is so exciting with all the ideas to come to me. I put it off for enough years time to finish and start and finish the project. I love songwriting and writing.