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Energy is Everything! Actors, are you ready to level up your craft? Join me, Treisa Gary, for an exclusive "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session right here on Stage 32 from Wednesday, 1/8 to Thursday, 1/9. This AMA is all about "What to Look for in an Acting Coach", and I’m here to spill the tea on the to...

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The Table-read for The Tattered Book is officially set for Jan 27th, 5:00 PST. I need more actors! Please join the growing group of actors and producers who will be attending. I can’t wait to see and hear this charming and unique screenplay read by you. I adapted this from a novel I wrote in response to a demand for a book in which “the main character falls in love with the reader.” Type it into the web and you’ll see it’s almost a cult following.

Remember, this is just for fun and to practice your art. This is not an audition. That being said, it never hurts to get your face out there. ;) PM me if you're interested.

Here’s the logline & synopsis of the storyline:

Logline: A shy introverted woman buys a book about a handsome detective in Italy who seems to see her. As he begins to fall in love with her, she must choose between being pulled into a fictitious world or throwing the book away... and her chance at love. (The Lakehouse meets Just Like Heaven)

Synopsis: Going for a morning run, Cassi stops at a garage sale and buys a tattered detective novel. Her family accuses her of living in a fictional world. Cassi disagrees, but as soon as she starts reading it, her carefully ordered life begins to unravel. Every time she reads the book, she dreams about it… about what hasn’t happened yet. And the main character seems to see her, even in the written pages of the book she’s reading. Shy by nature, Cassi attempts to talk to him in her dreams, but every time she does, she wakes up. Not knowing who she can trust with her bizarre secret, she confides in one of her elderly physical therapy patients who believes her. His advice is comical.

Detective Marco Marino is working an intricate and dangerous case in Florence, Italy. The Scutari mob has threatened another business in Florence. Trained in the United States, he uses his extensive knowledge of mob families to corner this ancient family. As he works the case a mysterious woman keeps appearing and disappearing like a phantom. At first, he’s unnerved by this constant distraction from his work, until he realizes she is trying to help him solve the case. If only she could speak! When he takes her into his arms for a fleeting kiss, he knows she’s real. This is a mystery he must solve.

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Maurice Vaughan

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- Billy Kwack
19 hours ago

Cool, Billy Kwack. I know that song. What's a silent continuity?

Billy Kwack

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- Maurice Vaughan
18 hours ago

Hi Maurice, no dialogue and a short story. My classmate Peter did a video on a drunk who commits suicide, in black and white

15 hours ago

What was your Action short about, Billy Kwack?

Bonnie Ankle

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- Maurice Vaughan
11 hours ago

When I did my first movie, an older wiser actor helped guide me with my process. They said to create your own process that helps you with your character. Do everything on and off set as your character...

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4 hours ago

Great to meet you, Bonnie Ankle. Thanks for sharing how you prepare. Is it hard to turn off a character sometimes?

Suzanne Bronson

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- Maurice Vaughan
9 hours ago

SAGAFTRA also has an actor fund. they have grants available for actors and you don't need to be a member just have been paid for acting for the past five years.

Thanks for letting everyone know, Suzanne Bronson!

Aaron Marcus

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3 days ago

Maybe just one or two to let the agent know that you have done some work in the industry. In some ways, the training in the education section or the resume and special skills can also be incredibly he...

Leonardo Ramirez

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3 days ago

This is perfect Aaron Marcus. Thanks so much!

My pleasure. Glad it is helpful to you.

Sam Sokolow

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 days ago

Thanks for the share, Aaron Marcus - flagging for the actors in my network.

Thank you, Sam. Always wanting to learn new ways of allowing more actors to find my quick tips. If you have any other suggestions, please let me know.

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 days ago

This is hopefully good news for the acting community in Canada. The exact terms are not disclosed so hard to compare but glad to read that there are artificial intelligence protections, a revised resi...

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2 weeks ago

As always, wonderful advice Aaron Marcus. I think a lot of "reputation" has to do with how you treat those closest to you whether someone sees it or not - doing the right thing when no one is watching...

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2 weeks ago

This is so kind of you. Really appreciate your thoughts - so insightful. Wishing you a Healthy, Happy and Peaceful New Year.

You are very welcome Aaron Marcus. Peace and blessings for everything that you do in 2025!

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- Maurice Vaughan
7 days ago

I think not engaging is good advice in general Aaron Marcus Some people like to be mean for no reason or they attack and insult you because they don't LIKE what you're saying. As far as stars' reputat...

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- Maurice Vaughan
6 days ago

Great points, Suzanne. Well known actors are people and sometimes we might be seeing them in a bad moment, which we all have. Thank you so much for your insights.

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- Suzanne Bronson
2 weeks ago

That was fun to watch, Ashley Renee Smith! I learned a lot from the breakdown. like you can't interact with stunt dogs on set, Anis Cheurfa's jumping/flipping technique, and how stunt performers sell...

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- Maurice Vaughan
6 days ago

Thank you Ashley Renee Smith . This was very entertaining. Especially interesting about the stunt dogs.

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- Maurice Vaughan
1 week ago

You are absolutely right Sandra Isabel Correia. This was one of those where I wish we were in the same room. Treisa Gary has some beautiful light to share and it's so energizing when we get together w...

Sandra Isabel Correia

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- Leonardo Ramirez
- Maurice Vaughan
1 week ago

No doubt my beautiful friend! It was one of those we wish to be in the same room. And if we ask Treisa Gary and Stage 32 to do a webcast where we can make questions in real time and share the light al...

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- Sandra Isabel Correia
1 week ago

Oooh, genius Sandra Isabel Correia!!! That would be a blast!!

Happy you liked Leonardo Ramirez I go to mail Ashley and make the suggestion and if we have it, will be amazing. If isn’t possible, we tried :)) sweet night from Lisbon Xx...

Sounds good Sandra Isabel Correia! Have a great evening and weekend!

Aaron Clark

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I would love to join. How do I do this?

Heidi Schussman

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- Maurice Vaughan
1 week ago

Aaron, add me to your network and message me!

Eon C. Rambally

Great seeing you at it in 2025 Heidi Schussman!

Eon, I can't help it... I'm addicted to storytelling! :)

What inspiration and spirit! 2025 and beyond!

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- Maurice Vaughan
1 week ago

How cool - awesome opportunities. Thanks for sharing, Maurice Vaughan!

1 week ago

You're welcome, Sam Sokolow.

Actors, Treisa Gary is having a free AMA here in the Acting Lounge tomorrow (www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-Wednesday-1-8-to-Thurs...). And she's teachin...

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