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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

Maurice Vaughan
Acting Tip – Look at the Character’s World

My approach is to look at the character’s world. Often, we get so locked into memorizing lines and practicing how we’re going to say those lines, when in reality the lines are just a symbol or representation of the person. I spend a lot of time getting into the character’s life. Every character has...

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Maurice Vaughan

"Memorise your lines until you can't forget them." That's great advice, Valentin Perković. And not just your lines, but other actors' lines too. Thanks for sharing those tips....

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Suzanne Bronson

Yes This is what Sanford Meisner teaches and the acting school of thought that I went to. know your lines. And then everything else Is result of knowing your lines. When you know your lines you don't...

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Sebastian Tudores

great points Maurice Vaughan & Suzanne Bronson & Valentin Perković - an actor's best friend is the impulse. and thinking about lines (thinking, in general, in fact) blocks the freedom to use impulse a...

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Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for the book rec, Suzanne Bronson.

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks, Sebastian Tudores. I like that. "An actor's best friend is the impulse." I say embrace being impulsive whether it's acting, directing, writing, etc. Incredible things can happen. I always have...

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Ashley Renee Smith
Join Us for the Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up – LIVE on Instagram!

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

If you missed today's Instagram Live, you can watch the full video HERE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFOE8lWyVLz/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......

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Ashley Renee Smith
Stuntmen React to Bad & Great Hollywood Stunts

In the below video, the Corridor Crew are joined by Stunt performers Gui DaSilva-Greene and Anis Cheurfa to breakdown action scenes in movies! What makes them good? What makes them bad?

Did you learn anything new from this breakdown?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcmYBsKEx1g...

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Megan Reneau

Ashley Renee Smith I am in the process of starting my own stunt podcast. I didn't even know about this one so I am so glad I found it with your post. Its super fun seeing how they also react to watchi...

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Ashley Renee Smith

That's awesome, Megan Reneau! Are you considering interviewing other stunt professionals for the podcast? Or do you have a different format in mind?

Megan Reneau

Ashley Renee Smith I will be taking stunt professionals as guests. I have three lined up and many many more in mind.

Megan Reneau

Ashley Renee Smith If you want to message me, or comment, anytime if there is a stunt performer you'd like me to add to my list please do. Hopefully starting it within the next week or two. I will pos...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Thats so exciting! I'll let you know if I think of anyone in particular.

Ashley Renee Smith
Breaking Down Performance and Directorial Choices in 'Anora'

What goes into crafting a compelling performance, and how do directorial choices influence an actor's approach to a scene? In this insightful breakdown, Anora director Sean Baker and lead actress Mikey Madison analyze a key scene from the film. Sean shares fascinating details about location scouting...

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Brigitte Millar

I liked the concept, interesting.

Maurice Vaughan

Great share, Ashley Renee Smith. I think some things that go into crafting a compelling performance are the actor knowing the character's backstory, the character's mental state at that moment in the...

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Xenia Pokrovskaia
AI and casting

The casting process in the film industry is an essential yet time-consuming task. The casting director acts as an intermediary between the director, producer, and actors. The process of selecting actors for a particular project can take a significant amount of time and effort, as it involves sifting...

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Crystal Grose
Prayers and Love to all affected by the CA wildfires

Just wanted to send out Love and Prayers to all who may be affected by the wildfires in California ♥️ ~Crystal

Ashley Renee Smith

Crystal Grose, thank you for checking in with members of the community who are still struggling in southern California. Thats so thoughtful of you.

Crystal Grose

You’re so very Welcome!

Maurice Vaughan
Annette Bening Lays Out Financial Help Available From Entertainment Community Fund For Industry Workers Decimated By L.A. Wildfires

As the wildfires continue to incinerate homes, Annette Bening wants those who work across the entertainment community to know that the Entertainment Community Fund is here to offer immediate short term help.

Entertain...

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Suzanne Bronson

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.

Maurice Vaughan

Thanks for letting everyone know, Suzanne Bronson!

Charmane Wedderburn

Thanks for sharing, Suzanne Bronson!

Ashley Renee Smith

Thank you for the resources, Maurice Vaughan and Suzanne Bronson!...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Ashley Renee Smith.

Nick Phillips
TOMORROW 4/22 at 4pm PT! LONGLEGS Writer/Director Osgood Perkins joins The Writers Room for an In-Depth Interview and Q&A!

Hey Acting Lounge! THIS IS IT, THE TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THE WRITERS ROOM HAS COME! Please join us for a very special edition of The Writers Room TOMORROW 1/22 at 4pm PT!

We will be talking to LONGLEGS writer/director Osgood Perkins and taking questions from our members. The film features standout per...

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Sam Rivera

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to view our live webcast with our very special guest Osgood Perkins!

Passcode: EXEC

Aaron Marcus
How to Avoid Career-Ending Sabotage in Acting

How to Avoid Career-Ending Sabotage in Acting

Learn how to avoid ruining your reputation and ensure you're someone everyone wants to work with.

Ever experienced a time when your reputation was questioned or challenged? If so, share your and let us know what happened and...

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Leonardo Ramirez

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

Suzanne Bronson

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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Aaron Marcus

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.

Megan Reneau

Awesome, I subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching your videos!

Aaron Marcus

Hi Megan, so glad you subscribed. Congratulations on all of your success. Wow, Calgary to Cleveland. Sounds like an interesting story. I did my first stunt on the Tom Hanks film, A Man Called Otto. I...

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Aaron Marcus
New SAG-AFTRA Self-Taping Rules Explained: What Actors Need to Know

New SAG-AFTRA Self-Taping Rules Explained: What Actors Need to Know

Do you have any self-taping tips? If so, share your experience here and on the acting and modeling quick tips channel, and let us know how self-taping has been for you....

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Pat Savage

Thanks for the heads up good to know

Aaron Marcus

You are both so welcome. I think it is very important, for both actors and casting directors/producers to know about the new SAG-AFTRA audition rules. Thanks for the kind words.

Maurice Vaughan
A Case Study In Slow And Steady

Character actress Suzana Norberg shares her snail’s pace journey in today’s blog, hoping it’ll encourage you to keep going. www.stage32.com/blog/a-case-study-in-slow-and-steady-3985...

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Maurice Vaughan
Red Carpet Roll-Out: January 2025's New Executives & Education at Stage 32!

This month, you have the chance to learn from knowledgeable industry executives, award-winning writers, producers, directors, cinematographers, coaches, consultants, authors, actors, and representatives who worked on or represented such projects as JOY RIDE, NOW YOU SEE ME 2, OH, CANADA, CARD COUNTE...

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Sam Sokolow

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

Maurice Vaughan

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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Andrew Russ

Amazing opportunities, thanks! It's great that there is such a site where everyone can find something that suits their interests or professional field. I've already finished two educational events, an...

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Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Andrew Russ.

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