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Stage 32 · 24 Feb 2026

February Check In

Hi Actors! How is the month going? Are you getting your goals accomplished? Hitting a wall? In need of some inspo? What is something about your craft, your career, or the industry you are still trying to figure out? Others may benefit from any tips, insights, inspiration or resources you have to offer. 

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Stage 32 · 24 Feb 2026

Acting and modeling

Acting and modeling are highly complementary disciplines that share rigorous professional standards and technical routines. Whether maintaining a personal skincare regimen or preparing for a competitive casting, the training and preparation for both fields follow a nearly identical path.The synergy between these roles…

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Stage 32 · 24 Feb 2026

Choosing Between Projects: Does the Role, or the Story, Make or Break it?

Heart Players!When the fortuitous and magical moment comes...after auditioning for two films, a tv co-star role, and a few commercials...weeks, maybe a month goes by...and you hear nothing. So, you have no conflicts if you got nothing, right? But......then! Then, you hear back from one feature film supporting and the t…

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Stage 32 · 22 Feb 2026

Performing Absolute Loneliness

How would you portray loneliness when you are the only conscious being in existence?Curious how actors approach emotional scale in high-concept roles.

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Stage 32 · 20 Feb 2026

Launched ActorRise - AI Monologue Search for Actors (Seeking Beta Testers)

Hey Stage32 community!Just launched ActorRise and wanted to share with fellow theater/film folks.WHAT IT IS:AI-powered monologue and scene discovery platform. Built it because I wanted to make finding audition material faster and easier for actors.- 8,600+ monologues + 14,000+ film/TV scripts- Natural language AI searc…

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Stage 32 · 19 Feb 2026

Working With An Actor/Director

When I was a storyboard artist working on the film Blood Tax, I had the pleasure and honor of working with actor/filmmaker Rory Clarke. Working in preproduction on the script, drawing the boards, I read the lines of the script and tried to visualize how would the actors/actresses react to each other from scene to scene…

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Stage 32 · 17 Feb 2026

Name That Actor!

Hey, so this is super random, but I've always wanted to know who played Ronald in the GEICO Karaoke Dating commercial, which might officially be called "Dating". I know it was directed by Frank Todaro, and the Martin Agency was involved. There may have been some involvement from something called Tonefarmer as well, but…

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Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026

The 5 w's of acting

When you’re trying to get into character, you’ve gotta nail down the 5 W’s. It’s basically the quickest way to stop 'acting' and start actually being the person.Who: Who are you even playing? Who’s in the room with you, and how are they messing with your head?What: What’s actually going on? What are you doing with your…

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Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026

Finding your truth

 We all have different backgrounds and different training. We have different ways of approaching a character and different interpretations of the same character. So actors:What does it mean to "find your truth" in a performance? Is it about being yourself, or finding a version of yourself that fits the character?For me…

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Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026

What is your favorite Robert Duvall movie?

Few actors have been in more great movies, and brought such integrity and authenticity to every single role. Wow - what a career. What's your favorite Robert Duvall movie of all time? I have a big list, but I have to start with "The Godfather". What's yours?

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Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026

2 Business Strategies Acting Schools Don't Teach

2 Business Strategies Acting Schools Don't Teachhttps://youtu.be/_XX-CVjMrigIf you made interesting business decisions that helped your career, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

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Stage 32 · 13 Feb 2026

Cast Yourself First...The Industry Follows: Create Your Own Work

Dear Heart Players,I don't know about you, but as I went to acting summer camps, got my BFA, and continued studying, working, and learning as an actor, this one phrase was repeated "ad nauseum":"Create your own work"Right? And, to be frank, it irritated the living daylights out of me! I thought it was ridiculous, that…

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Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2026

Who is your Role Model?

As artists, there many things that inspire us. We have other actors/writers/directors who we look to as role models or are on a career trajectory that we would like/admire. So I ask you fellow actors, who is your biggest role model or inspiration in the industry and why? For me, early on I would say Meg Ryan. She playe…

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Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2026

The Surreality of Acting

Surrealism has been a significant influence on acting, particularly in the realm of theatre. It encourages actors to explore the subconscious mind and access new emotional depths, leading to more authentic and innovative performances. With A.I algorithms being programmed to take over the creative processes of the craft…

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Stage 32 · 11 Feb 2026

Remembering James Van Der Beek

I’m honestly heartbroken writing this.James Van Der Beek has passed away at 48 after his battle with colorectal cancer. Hollywood is pouring out tributes, and reading them has been both beautiful and devastating. Sarah Michelle Gellar called it “a huge loss,” Chad Michael Murray spoke about his humanity and impact, and…

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Stage 32 · 10 Feb 2026

That Performance...: What's your Favorite Acting Interpretation...Right Now?

February...is moving fast, y'all. Alla vamos gente...actores!  Pregunta:What's that performance, in Spanish we call it "la interpretacion", which translates as "interpretation" , that just fires you up, and makes you remember why on Earth, you would ever want to be an actor?I actually like "interpretation" way better,…

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Stage 32 · 7 Feb 2026

Voice Acting

does anyone know or have experience sites that hire voice acting? I am starting to look into it.

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Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026

Odessa A'zion Audition Tape | Marty Supreme

From phone booth to the big screen. The self-tape that landed Odessa A'zion her role in MARTY SUPREME.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YYRo0VzEY)

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Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026

The Problem-Solving Mindset: What Casting Directors Actually Look For

Most actors walk into auditions thinking:“Am I good enough?” “Will they like my choices?” “Do I look right for the role?”After nearly forty years directing actors, I can tell you: We’re not thinking about any of that. < div> The real question in every audition is:“Will this actor make my job easier — or harder?”If you’…

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Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026

What is the last you do before your entrance?

Are there rituals or routines that you do before stepping on stage or in front of the camera? What is the last thing you do before your entrance? I always put myself in the moment before. Where am I coming from? Why am I going here?  I would love to hear your answers.

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Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026

One of those Acting Turning Points --

IT COULD GO EITHER WAY….Anthropologist Irv Devore used to tell his class: if two human beings look into each other’s eyes anywhere on earth for more than six seconds, then either they’re going to have sex or one of them is going to kill the other one. “How Common Knowledge Shapes the World” with Steven Pinker On STAR T…

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Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026

The Masterpiece of My Life – Why Acting Is More Than Just a Puzzle

The Masterpiece of My Life – Why Acting Is More Than Just a Puzzle Have you ever felt like a single puzzle piece placed into a box filled with images that were never meant to be yours?As an actor, I know this feeling intimately. We spend years trying to fit into other people’s visions, serving roles, sanding down our e…

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Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026

A Comedy Legend Goes: The Smart, Funny, Authentic, Unique Catherine O'Hara

A few days ago, on January 30th, the lady of comedy we all know as "that mom" from "Home Alone", "Beetlejuice", "The Studio", "Schitt's Creek", among just a few shows and movies she graced us with, passed away.There are many, many articles spotlighting her life's work, and her story, but I didn't want another day to pa…

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Stage 32 · 31 Jan 2026

The Smashing Machine

Has anyone watched The Smashing Machine? What did you think? Did you also happen to catch Matt Damon's take on it and how he dissected Dwayn's choices on how he played the part? Absolutely fascinating and ever so true. We all take from our own experiences and then meld it into a part when the character asks us to. Acti…

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Stage 32 · 30 Jan 2026

RIP Catherine O'Hara!

So many people are sad today on hearing that Catherine O'Hara has died. Rest in peace!

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Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2026

How do I write a theater resume when all my credits are from tv and movies?

I'm a SAG-AFTRA actor with several credits on my resume for TV, film, new media. I also moved to an area with little filming and a lot of theater. I've no theater credits. Do I try to rearrange my current resume or hand it in as is? Under training, I do have scene study. I've worked on Richard from Proof, Rothko from R…

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Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2026

Start Now: Taking the Plunge vs. Waiting for the Perfect You

Actors, performers, artists...How many times have you questioned yourself? Your worth? Your reflection in the mirror?"Oh, I need to look perfect, so I'm not ready for this audition, they'll see I haven't gotten my roots done...""Maybe I'll do it tomorrow, I'm not sure I have the analysis perfect on the script...or I ju…

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Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026

Acting Through Contrast: What Makes Ensemble Performances Come Alive?

I wanted to share this video because it offers a fantastic acting breakdown of how performances truly come alive through contrast, especially in ensemble work. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyIIAXb2Xd8Using One Battle After Another as a case study, the video digs into how Paul Thomas Anderson gives…

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Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026

Is it's possible

Just wondering how it would be, to write your own screenplay, takes part in the directing and playing a role in the movie. Hope you understand me?