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Stage 32 · 27 Aug 2025

Join Us LIVE Today for the FREE Stage 32 Community Open House!

Have questions about how to get the most out of Stage 32?TODAY at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET, we’re hosting our FREE Community Open House Webcast—a live event designed to help you navigate everything Stage 32 has to offer.Whether you’re looking to grow your creative network, explore education or script services, or figur…

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Stage 32 · 26 Aug 2025

Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky & Spike Lee Have an Epic Conversation

What does Denzel Washington, A$AP Rocky and Spike Lee have in common? Aside from growing up in the big smoke of NYC, the trio star in Spike Lee’s latest film Highest 2 Lowest. Watch as they talk family roots, A$AP’s throwback with Denzel’s family Christmas and Denzel’s competitive riff from He Got Game.(https://www.you…

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Stage 32 · 25 Aug 2025

August Community Open House – This Wednesday, August 27th!

Our August Open House is happening this Wednesday, and it’s completely free for any new or current Stage 32 members to attend! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn how to get the most out of the platform, ask questions live, and take part in a posting challenge where one winner will receive a free Stage 32…

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Stage 32 · 25 Aug 2025

Just Traw a Rock for a.. for a Psychologic Horror idea

"A pragmatic farmer dismisses a bat bite, only to descend into a terrifying maelstrom of paranoia and rage when a visiting doctor identifies the early signs of rabies. Forced to confront a diagnosis that is a death sentence, he becomes the subject of an intimate and harrowing human drama. This is a psychological horror…

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Stage 32 · 25 Aug 2025

The Casting Director Said I Was Great But Didn't Book: Here's Why

The Casting Director Said I Was Great But Didn't Book: Here's Whyhttps://youtu.be/2GeDvaGppAYHave you ever gotten great feedback after an audition and didn’t book the job? If so, share your story here and on the channel so we can learn from you.You can get onto my special email list by signing up at: howtoactandmodel.c…

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Stage 32 · 24 Aug 2025

Project Availability

I’ve been doing voice acting on and off for a few years, and I’m opening myself back up to projects. If you’re looking for a voice actor for narration or character work, I’d love to collaborate. I’m excited to bring my range and creativity into new projects and connect with others in the community. :)

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Stage 32 · 24 Aug 2025

What do you do to prepare yourself before creative work?

Just read this week's Coffee & Content and the fascinating short video interviews DPs about the tools, routines, and creative habits they rely on to prepare, shoot, and deliver their best work. It ranges from sugar to coffee, to meditation and reading to having an electric guitar at the ready with an. amp! Here is the…

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Stage 32 · 23 Aug 2025

Phoning it in...

Ugh!  I'm telling on myself again.  There was an audition I did a while back where I just phoned it in.  I wasn't really interested in the material and I didn't mind letting it show.  I even went so far as to audition in my underwear.  Buuuuuuut.... that was exactly what they were looking for with the character and I e…

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Stage 32 · 21 Aug 2025

What Kind of Training Have you Had?

We come from all over the world on this platform. We are in all different stages of our careers. Some of you are new to acting, some of you are veterans, some of you even do it for a living. I am curious what kind of training, if any, everyone has had. I went to a performing arts high school my senior year, then I majo…

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Stage 32 · 20 Aug 2025

The Art of the Cameo: Which Ones Do You Love Most?

From Muhammad Ali in Diff’rent Strokes to Sting in Only Murders in the Building, a perfectly placed cameo can be unforgettable, and even iconic. Cameos like these don’t just break the fourth wall, they leave a lasting impression and often become fan-favorite moments.This new article from Deadline highlights ten of the…

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Stage 32 · 19 Aug 2025

Heard Taylor Sheraton say...

Heard Taylor Sheraton say...  that Billy Bob Thornton 'doesn't give a fuck' before admitting that he had to write him a part. Do you find non-attachment the best approach when going for a role? 

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Stage 32 · 19 Aug 2025

Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags)

Why I Walked Away From This Acting and Modeling Agency (Red Flags) https://youtu.be/UZZVrEbAl-wHave you ever walked away from a talent agency? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.You can be on my special email list and receive helpful industry information. Visit: howtoactandmo…

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Stage 32 · 19 Aug 2025

Actors, what is the best advice you have ever received regarding your technique?

In an recent interview at the Sarajevo Film Festival, actor Gary Oldman - who I love - shared the best advice he had ever received. He said: "it was a criticism that his eyes looked dead in a scene, sharing that he learned right then and there that much of acting comes from and through the eyes."The best advice I recei…

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Stage 32 · 18 Aug 2025

Actor Katee Sackhoff Finding Her Confidence After Losing It

I came upon this video this morning, and Katee throws down truth about acting which I think we can all relate to. Please share your reactions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbYEfmMyRU0&ab_channel=TheSackhoffShowClips

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Stage 32 · 18 Aug 2025

Who are your favorite actors podcasts to listen to?

Mine currently, (it switches up all the time) is @SamValentine of @OneBrokeActress for how insightful, helpful, and eager to learn that her line of questioning is. I'd love to hear yours, I'm always looking for more!

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Stage 32 · 17 Aug 2025

I inspired by my football idol

I inspired nick Trautmann in the movie the defender and Angela by him chill guy every day enjoy Dean.

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Stage 32 · 17 Aug 2025

Looking for an agent

Hello,I'm looking for an acting agent. I just turned 22 today. So yeah, if ur looking for some young adult actor then I'm available.I'm currently living in Germany however after I finish my Master Degree in Screen Acting I plan on moving to some place where English is the main spoken language.

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Stage 32 · 16 Aug 2025

Weekly Wins

Hello all! I'd love to hear your 'Weekly Wins' - something positive that's happened to you this week in your acting career. It can be anything from booking a role, auditioning, attending a class or even watching a great movie/play.Let's hear them! 

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Stage 32 · 16 Aug 2025

You find out pretty quick!

Hey everyone!    One of the things that surprised me about this industry when I first got into it, was how people will tell you EXACTLY how they see you, based on the roles you get.  Almost immediately, I found out that I'm a Dad, a Teacher, or a Cop.  Even in my own movie "Turbo Cola", which I CAST, I played a cop!  L…

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Stage 32 · 14 Aug 2025

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Stage 32 · 14 Aug 2025

What kind of roles do you find most fulfilling?

In an ideal world, we would only take those roles that fulfill us as actors. There's roles we take to pay the bills, and then there's roles we take because we love it. Did you know that Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman didn't get paid much for the last two seasons of  Sherlock? But they kept coming  back because…

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Stage 32 · 13 Aug 2025

Acting Learning Advice

Hello everyone my name is Faisal Askari and I am hoping to work on a series pilot as a protagonist but I don't have any type of acting experience and I haven't learned acting too. In order to perform the role I am working to learn acting but along with this I have a lot of other things to do in the same Project. The re…

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Stage 32 · 12 Aug 2025

Worst note you've ever gotten?

Ok, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about!  Lol!  What is the WORST note you've received while on set.  As they say on social media, "I'll go first!"I had spent most of the week before a gig memorizing lines for one of those infomercials.  I knew they were going to have a teleprompter but I wanted to impress the prod…

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Stage 32 · 10 Aug 2025

Have you ever had to create a whole new design for your career and if so how?

In this week's Coffee and Content RB shares a video essay about Ben Stiller who re-invented himself after the collapse of theatrical comedies and went on to direct Severance. I am in awe of his resilience. I wonder if you've had to re-invent your career and how you developed the grit and resilience to do so? Here is th…

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Stage 32 · 10 Aug 2025

Hi

so i am an  ex impor actress.Who learned photograph y and screenwriting.I studied even culture science. Now i do many artistmanagment.But from now and then i still shoot or write sooo. lets connect

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Stage 32 · 7 Aug 2025

Thankyou Meryl Streep!

Beautiful Meryl Streep has changed my life 'profoundly' twice. The first when she played, Karen Von Blixen in 'Out of Africa' and proved that women could be independent and courageous. She inspired me to travel the world solo and follow my heart. The second time was in her speech at Cannes recently when she was awarded…

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Stage 32 · 7 Aug 2025

What Sparked Your Interest In Acting?

I would love to know how you all got interested in acting. For me, when I was 8 or so I was asked to read "God" for a play at church camp. I had fun, I got accolades from people, so of course I needed more of that! 

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Stage 32 · 6 Aug 2025

Scripts and Reading

Hello all!I'm currently writing my first blog for Stage32 (keep an eye out for it soon!) and one section will be covering the topic of scripts and writing. I'm sure many if not all of the writers on here will be aware of this, hence I'm posting it in the Acting section, as I think it's essential for actors to be consta…

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Stage 32 · 5 Aug 2025

The Catch 22

Angry rant coming. Sorry in advance but I'm really tired of hearing the excuses.When I first started, I was always hearing about the "Catch 22". You couldn't get an Agent without doing a lot of work. But in order to work in many cases, you "needed" an agent. Fortunately I never fell in to that trap and I have a solutio…

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Stage 32 · 5 Aug 2025

2 Ways New Actors Can Get Experience And Cast

2 Ways New Actors Can Get Experience And Cast https://youtu.be/kY49550ccjg Do you have any suggestions how beginning actors can find film auditions? If so, share your information here and on the channel so we can learn from you.

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Stage 32 · 4 Aug 2025

How Far Do You Go to Research A Character?

I just read this article about Corey Mylchreest in My Oxford Year. He says he immersed himself in interviews and books about young men facing terminal diagnoses. Here is the article https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/corey-mylchreest-interview-my-oxford-year-1236335551/When preparing for a roles, h…

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Stage 32 · 4 Aug 2025

Let’s talk about Cristin Milioti

Check out this new Deadline interview- https://deadline.com/2025/07/cristin-milioti-the-penguin-video-interview-emmys-1236474176/ Where Milioti opens up about her role in The Penguin, what it meant to play Sofia Falcone, and how she navigated the complex emotional layers of a character raised by corruption but fighting…

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Stage 32 · 3 Aug 2025

HollyShorts Live - Monday, August 4th at 12:00 pm PT

Join our Head of Community, Ashley Smith LIVE on the @Stage32 Instagram with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder of HollyShorts, to celebrate 10 years of partnership between Stage 32 and the HollyShorts Film Festival!They’ll talk about how the partnership began, Daniel’s excitement for this year’s festival (kicking off Thursday), a…

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Stage 32 · 1 Aug 2025

First-Time Actor — Looking to Step Into Roles That Come From Real Emotion

Hey everyone, I’m Auzzey — a first-time screenwriter and new to acting, but it’s something I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid. I’ve recently written a short film based on a deeply personal experience — a symbolic story about emotional distance between a son and his mother, and the unexpected love that helped him begin…

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Stage 32 · 1 Aug 2025

New Here

Good morning everyone!I’m new to this site  just discovered it yesterday and I’m an aspiring actress based in Miami, Florida. I’m currently looking to build my experience, so if anyone needs an actress for a short film or any kind of project, I’m available and open to unpaid work as long as I receive proper credit.Exci…

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Stage 32 · 1 Aug 2025

Happy Friday!

good morning everyone, hope your weekend is all starting off to a good start, what social medias doyou guys be on to show off your work and reels? if you guys are on Instagram, then what is your guys Instagram? I want to start getting in contact with you guys on social media and seeing your guys work! it’s good for us…

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Stage 32 · 31 Jul 2025

Let's talk inspiriation!

Who are some actors who have inspired you? Is there a particular actor who continues to blow you away with their performances? Who you would love to work with and would fanboy/girl out on? For me, it's Nicole Kidman. I have admired her career and the different kinds of roles she plays. I like to think, "I can do that."…

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Stage 32 · 31 Jul 2025

Variety Actors on Actors: Adam Scott and Kristen Bell

Ever wonder what happens when two longtime friends and seasoned performers sit down for a candid conversation about their craft?In this Variety Actors on Actors interview, Adam Scott and Kristen Bell dive into the creative process behind their latest projects, Severance and Nobody Wants This. The conversation is refres…

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Stage 32 · 30 Jul 2025

A one hour online acting workshop with the legendary Michael Caine!

Hello all, I thought I'd share this excellent workshop I discovered many years ago from the legendary Michael Caine! In it, he covers many aspects of screen acting including the difference between theatre and movie performances, blocking, position relative to camera, eyelines, and much more. Highly recommend viewing an…

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

Just a cheeky question

So I'm from a pretty small town where there's really no filmmaking opportunities other than the ones me and my team create, I just thought I'd shoot up a question about how I can work and grow as an actor while not receiving jobs, so that when I am going for work I can still make a very compelling case. Cheers

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

Missed the meeting

Hi guys sorry I missed the meeting. I was stuck dealing with Verizon. 

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Stage 32 · 29 Jul 2025

This week's FREE Community Open House Webcast - Wednesday, July 30th!

Be sure to join us this Wednesday, Jul 30th, 12:00 PM PDT https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-july-community-open-... Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, will take you on a guided tour through the platform’s features, resources, and opportunities available to help you connect, grow, and take th…