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

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.

Ashley Renee Smith
Missed it live? Catch up now!

Today, Stage 32's Head of Community, Ashley Smith, and Community Manager/Writer's Room Producer, Kay Ross, went LIVE on Instagram @Stage32 and @Stage32Scripts for our weekly Community Wrap-Up!

We covered:

-Tips for Introduce Yourself Weekend

-Updates on Stage 32's Double Recommendation Program

-How to...

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Aaron Marcus
Is Acting Work Dead? Here Are 3 Proven Tips That Really Work

Is Acting Work Dead? Here Are 3 Proven Tips That Really Work

Ever Experience A Time When Acting Work Was Slow?

Have you ever experienced a time when acting work was slow? What did you do to help get more activity? Share your experience here and on the acting...

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Aaron Marcus

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...

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Leonardo Ramirez

This is perfect Aaron Marcus. Thanks so much!

Aaron Marcus

My pleasure. Glad it is helpful to you.

Sam Sokolow

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

Aaron Marcus

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.

Geoff Hall
Around the World: Canada’s Actors Union, Indie Producers Reach Tentative New Labor Deal

Hi to our community based in Canada. What are your thoughts about this new agreement? How does it compare to the SAG-AFTRA agreement?

‘Canada’s actors’ union has reached a tentative deal with indie film and TV producers…“This agreement reflects the collective strength and determination of our members...

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Sam Sokolow

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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Ashley Renee Smith
Don’t Miss TODAY'S Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram!

Don’t miss TODAY'S Stage 32 Community Wrap-Up LIVE on Instagram with Head of Stage 32's Community, Ashley Smith, & Stage 32'sCommunity Manager/ Writer's Room Producer Kay Ross! You can tune in on the @Stage32 or @Stage32Scripts Instagram accounts every Friday at 10:00 am PT/ 1:00 pm ET, to keep up t...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Anyone who missed it live can watch the full video HERE: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEqFnUMS8ed/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&......

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