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Are Actors Actually Wasting Money With Managers
Are Actors Actually Wasting Money With Managers
In the video you will learn whether it is helpful or a waste of time trying to work with a manager. And, the specific differences between agents and managers.
You will also learn exactly what fees are paid to each.
If you hav...
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- 7 days ago
Hi Tom, I am giving workshops in Burbank all day Wednesday. What is an AMA?
- 7 days ago
"AMA" = "ask me anything" it's a style of interview where someone answers questions submitted by users or audience members.
- 6 days ago
Got it, thank you for letting me know. Learned something new today.
- 5 days ago
Aaron Marcus, Tom's is happening right now! You should jump in- https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Ask-Me-Anything-AMA-Wednesday-6-26......
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- 5 days ago
About to begin my workshops, in Burbank. Sorry I can't attend.
Donald Sutherland
What a remarkable, varied career. Elevated so many films. Charm and class in abundance.
I once heard someone refer to him as one the most underrated, versatile actors ever because they wanted to put him in a box - as Hollywood is prone to do - but he wouldn't let them put him in a box. A lesson for all.
- 1 week ago
Such an incredible career. The original Hawkeye Pierce in Robert Altman’s MASH. Such a great performance in KLUTE. His turns in ANIMAL HOUSE, JFK, ORDINARY PEOPLE and so many others it’s impossible to count. And only got better and better. RIP to one of the best there ever was.
- 1 week ago
He was terrific in Nicholas Roeg's "Don't Look Now" (1973)
- 1 week ago
I loved him in Hogan´s Heros Pat Alexander & Sam Sokolow...
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- 1 week ago
My sister was working at an Ikea when she met him. She told me that she said to him how creepy she thought Kiefer Sutherland is and she says that he said, "Yeah...he does play a good villain, doesn't...
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- 5 days ago
I LOVE him in Buffy, Brandy Camille!! Great reference!
Coffee & Content: Are You Being Intentional In All Of Your Choices?
Stage 32’s founder and CEO, Richard “RB” Botto, shares two videos in today’s blog.
The first video analyzes Jeremy Allen White’s award-winning performance as Carmy Berzatto in FX's The Bear.
In the second video, RB talks about the importance of being mindful and intentional in choosing the people t...
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- 1 week ago
I gotta check this out Maurice Vaughan and thank you for sharing.
- 1 week ago
You're welcome, Mark Deuce.
A great complimentary webinar this video about Jeremy Allen White's performance is tomorrow's upcoming breakdown of the pilot script for the Bear. https://www.stage32.com/education/c/education-webinar...
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"I Wish Actors Knew..." (from a 1st A.D.'s POV)
This is the most recent (and possibly last) video in our series. I sit down with an accomplished 1st A.D. (Walking Dead, Tell Me Lies, plus many others) to talk about the things new actors do (or don't do) versus how veteran actors behave on a set. The whole series has completely shifted my mindset...
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- 2 weeks ago
A lot of helpful advice and insight for actors and anyone who wants to know about what happens on set, Matthew Cornwell! Thanks for sharing!
- 2 weeks ago
Great interview, Matthew Cornwell ! Lots of great advice.
Thanks for this Matthew Cornwell
- 2 weeks ago
Cool Beans Matthew Cornwell
- 2 weeks ago
This a great interview and resource for actors at the beginning of their journey. Thanks for sharing, Matthew Cornwell!
PR Pro Lingo: 25 Terms Filmmakers and Actors Must Know!
Tamaryn Tobian shares 25 PR terms in today’s blog that’ll not only help you build a solid PR strategy and be on the same page with both your PR team and the media, but they will also help cut down onboarding time when you start working with a PR team. Tamaryn is the agency owner of Spectacle Creativ...
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Webinar coming soon! Actors: The 8 Steps to Booking More Work!
Stage 32 is excited to welcome back Kym Jackson for her upcoming webinar.
Every step you take is a crossroad. If you do things one way, opportunities appear. If you do things another way, the moment passes and life goes on.
Each day, thousands of film & TV roles are booked across the country. Which st...
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- 2 weeks ago
Thank you to everyone who attended today!
Difficult Part
As an actor what was your most challenging part?
- 3 weeks ago
For me, it's getting auditions -- the hustle to get the next job is much harder than the fun of performing the craft.
- 3 weeks ago
My first one, Mario Leone. I'm officially making the crossover into acting by doing a voiceover for an audio drama called, "The Ambassador" produced by a friend I met here on Stage 32. I'll be playing...
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I originated a role in a play called Hendeka. I was the lead, and I never left the stage. At the end of the play, I suffered from VIOLENT stigmata (seriously, it was like the Black Knight getting his...
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- 2 weeks ago
Sorry that happened, Tom Lapke.
Time For An Agent?
Your chances of getting signed with a good agent can increase if you accomplish as many of the following as you can:
-Have all of your marketing materials (headshots, reel, social media, resume) looking professional;
-Aggressively keep working and expanding your credits;
-Focus on growing the scale...
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- 2 weeks ago
Tammy Hunt, when do you feel is the best time for an actor to become SAG? I know quite a few who hesitate when they become eligible because they aren't as sure about the best time to go for it;...
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- 2 weeks ago
How can this work for screenwiters Tammy Hunt
What a great list. 100% correct. I might also add that - "having all of your marketing materials (headshots, reel, social media, resume) looking professional" also means that those materials are all t...
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- 3 weeks ago
This is exactly what Stanislavsky was practicing with his actors in rehearsals before his death. It’s called Psycho-Physical acting or Active Analysis.
- 3 weeks ago
Great stuff. Just in time as I prepare for my first voice over in an audio drama. Thanks for sharing Amanda!
- 2 weeks ago
I recommend every actor read Sanford Meisner On Acting. This is exactly what he is talking about. Prepare for the moment before, based on your objective, the emotions are a result of your interaction...
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- 2 weeks ago
Man, that's a wealth of actionable information in under 2 minutes. Coming from theater acting, the Let it Go portion really resonated with me. You have to commit and then trust the commitment.
- 2 weeks ago
Completely agree on Meisner on Acting, Suzanne Bronson. Fantastic.
Everything That is Premiering and When
How can you know what you might be auditioning for if you don't know if they started filming yet? Here is everything and when.
|https://deadline.com/feature/2024-tv-premiere-dates-1235365501/
- 2 weeks ago
Thank you Tom!
- 2 weeks ago
This is fantastic, thank you, Tom Lapke!!
- 2 weeks ago
Cool Beasn Tom Lapke
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