Acting

Whether you’re an actor, voice actor, casting director or anyone else related to the profession of acting, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer advice and tips on technique, audition strategies, headshots and all other topics related to the sweet science of acting

Geoff Hall
Bafta-nominated casting directors talk process, self-tapes and why availability has become an “insane problem”

Here’s a little insight into the various processes and approaches of casting directors.

“Martin Ware: In a world where self-tapes are quite a large part of the industry, it’s difficult for actors to develop...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Tomorrow's Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up – LIVE on Instagram!

Join us this Friday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET for another exciting Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up with Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager / Writer’s Room Producer, Kay Ross!

Upcoming events & education

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Ashley Renee Smith

If you missed today's Instagram Live, you can catch the full conversation HERE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFyKrjXSUjy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......

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Pat Savage

Great thanks!

Alan Powell
Why Some Characters Ae Like Burs!

Some thoughts on boundaries when working long term with characters. Have you ever experienced this?

Suzanne Bronson

Mostly I think of Broadway actors who play not only the same character 8 times a week, but the same show.

Brigitte Millar

This is an interesting topic, Alan. I've not had this issue and don't think I ever will as I am using certain exercises to detach myself from the character and the script after filming. But I am aware that many actors have this issue after years of playing the same character

Alan Powell

Hi Brigitte! It's good to hear that you take care of yourself. It's so important. And like you say, playing the same character for many years does have its challenges.

Brigitte Millar

Thank you, Alan. I would love to play a character for years and see how all that works for me. I have however played dark characters and used thees exercises to detach myself, These are exercise that...

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Alan Powell

Wonderful! that's an excellent practice! After all, each character is an opportunity to reflect on who we are as artists, and to grow/learn from them - what to take, what to leave behind, what to change within ourselves....

Pat Alexander
Brigitte Millar

Congratulations, Fernanda on your awards. And well done. An amazing film and an amzing performance

Maurice Vaughan
Tips to Keep from Overacting

I’ve seen some movies where actors overacted. The overacting took me out of the movies. What are some tips actors can use to keep from overacting?

Suzanne Bronson

Sometimes I think it's the writing that's the problem Maurice Vaughan

Maurice Vaughan

I think so too, Suzanne Bronson. Maybe the writer tried too hard to show an emotional moment. I like to do a Visualize Rewrite. It's where I go through a script, visualizing the action and dialogue in...

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Maurice Vaughan
Why Emotion Regulation In Acting Is Important

In today's blog, Alan Powell talks about why emotion regulation is essential in acting, how trauma-informed approaches can enhance performances, and the importance of Actor Care in developing characters safely. www.stage32.com/blog/why-emotion-regulation-in-acting-is-important-3999...

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Kris Keppeler

Amazing and helpful! Thanks!

Sydney S

Thanks for sharing! Will you be attending the workshop?

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Kris Keppeler.

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Sydney S. I won't be, but it sounds like a really helpful workshop.

Sam Sokolow

Excellent share and such a meaningful blog. Flagging this for the actors (and directors) in my network.

Aaron Marcus
You'll Be Shocked About My Acting Journey: Surprise

You'll Be Shocked About My Acting Journey: Surprise

Let your fellow actors know how and why you began your acting journey. Any surprising acting stories? Share your information here and on the Acting and Modeling Quick Tips Channel so we can all benefit from your experienc...

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Tammy Hunt
Actor Website Checklist

- Professional name visible at the top of the page

- Current headshots prominently featured

- Union affiliations clearly stated

- Media, including audio and video reels

- A properly formatted and updated résumé

- Links to all of your online casting profiles

- Links to all of your professional social media...

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Maurice Vaughan

Great list, Tammy Hunt. Say an actor wants to just be known as a Comedy actor, Action actor, etc. Do you think the website should reflect that genre?

Tammy Hunt

This list should be utilized as a resource for what best suits actors in general. If you have a comedic expertise that should automatically be reflected in what you include from the checklist. Hope that helps.

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks, Tammy Hunt.

Suzanne Bronson

Thank you for sharing Tammy Hunt What can an actor expect to pay to setup and maintain their website?

Tammy Hunt

Suzanne Bronson It would vary depending on what you personally choose to create it, your hosting account, etc.

Maurice Vaughan
How To Learn Audio Engineering & Voiceover The Hard Way

Kris Keppeler walks you through how to learn audio engineering the hard way in today’s blog. But don’t despair! Your engineering and voiceover skills will benefit you in the end. www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-learn-audio-engineering-voiceover-the-hard-w......

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Geoff Hall
Isabella Rossellini on working with David Lynch

I loved this clip of Isabella Rossellini and her work with David Lynch on ‘Blue Velvet’ and her problem of working with agents!

What do you think about her role in Blue Velvet and the problems of finding a good agent?

https://youtu.be/HSfbgQs0xhU...

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Leonardo Ramirez
Announcing the Stage 32 Awards Season Script Giveaway!

Hey creatives! THE best way to get better as a creative is to read great scripts, and see how the pros do it. So, for your perusal, Stage 32 is giving away scripts to all of this year's Awards nominated movies

Visit the blog and download away!

https://www.stage32.com/blog/announcing-the-stage-32-award...

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Philip David Lee

Thank you for your curiosity in my opinions, Ashley Renee Smith . Although I could write a book, I tend to enjoy screenplays that wind up making a very entertaining film that I can watch over and over...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Some of my favorite features based on the script specifically are:

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

Dogma (1999)

Almost Famous (2000)

This Is Where I Leave You (2014)

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya S...

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Philip David Lee

Ashley Renee Smith I love the variety you have listed and how it spans decades. You definitely have a wider range of styles that enchant you. I kind of pigeonhole myself into certain works. This is wh...

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Maurice Vaughan

"Study what you love, not what other people tell you to love." I agree, Philip David Lee. Some of my favorite produced screenplays are John Wick, No Country for Old Men, The Purge, Get Out, and Panic...

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Suzanne Bronson

As an actor, my favorite script is

The Hours

Ashley Renee Smith
Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up this Friday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET!

Get ready for another exciting Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up this Friday at 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET with Stage 32's Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager / Writer's Room Producer, Kay Ross!

We'll be covering all the amazing things happening right here on Stage 32 – from upcoming events...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Missed Today’s Instagram Live? Catch up and watch the full video HERE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgMVK9zNXp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......

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