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Stage 32 is excited to welcome Kym Jackson back for her upcoming webinar. Learn the industry standards and common pitfalls that come with making a self-tape from an actor with over 60 credits!

For an actor today, self tapes make the world go around. They are the main way for us to show what we can do...

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“At minimum, you need good lighting. That means either natural lighting, a ring light, or an inexpensive light box. Most cameras and camera phones have a built-in mic, which works fine, although an additional mic can also be purchased inexpensively. You can hang a sheet on the wall for a backdrop—we...

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Sydney Summers

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- Maurice Vaughan
1 month ago

Looking forward to the webinar beginning today..few more hours until the live Q + A! Email me at edu@stage32.com with any questions!

Thank you to everyone who attended today!

Maurice Vaughan

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1 month ago

I'd watch this, Sam Sokolow! I picture it being a Creature Feature version of Be Kind Rewind.

Suzanne Bronson

Hmmm. I Would watch this.

Ashley Renee Smith

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1 month ago

Oh. I'm so in for this!!! =)

Tom Lapke

Very cool. Thanks for posting this. If anyone is interested in how they can up their chances of being cast, check out our webinar with Kym Jackson on Thursday 08/22, Self-taping 101: Everything you ne...

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- Maurice Vaughan
1 month ago

Amazing! Kym is a wonderful talent and resource, Tom Lapke! She'll also be hosting an Ask Me Anything here in the Acting Lounge next Wednesday!

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Aaron Marcus

So glad you enjoyed the video.

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- Benjamin Elliott
- Maurice Vaughan
1 month ago

I have done all of the above Aaron Marcus . Some experiences were better than others. I agree with all you said. And audit, audit, audit. Always audit.

Yes, I agree. I always suggest that people ask to audit a class. Some will allow people to sit in, others won't, but asking is always an essential question. Thank you so much for sharing.

Brigitte Millar

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- Maurice Vaughan
1 month ago

Hi Aaron, I was very lucky to train with a theatre acrtess, who took me under her wing and prepared me for drama college to give me a head start. I loved my time at drama college and learned a lot.

Sounds like you had a wonderful experience and learned so much at your college. I am curious, was the focus on theater only or was auditioning for film and TV also taught? Thank you so much for sharing.

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- Geoff Hall
2 months ago

Using Generative AI for child sex videos is completely disgusting!!! I'm not sure what the rules in the US are, Geoff Hall, but being asked to work on explicit content without notice is terrible! Perf...

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- Geoff Hall
- Maurice Vaughan
2 months ago

That's disturbing Geoff Hall. That's also why in the US we have a Union that takes care of that kind of thing. SAG-AFTRA would never allow that to happen. Performers are given a script well in advance...

Geoff Hall

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- Maurice Vaughan
2 months ago

Suzanne Bronson I wasn’t aware that it was a requirement that SAG had negotiated. A study by Stephen Follows reported that only 1.9% of productions had an intimacy coordinator....

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I'm not sure Geoff if it's a requirement or highly recommended. Intimacy coordinator is a new position in the wake of the Me Too movement. I am not SAG and have not worked on a SAG show in years as th...

The industry as a whole needs to reign in video game producers. I am glad that SAG/AFTRA is striking them and I hope this is on the docket of demands. Game developers found themselves dealing with pro...

Arthur Charpentier

I wanted to see Leslie Grace in the movie.

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- Suzanne Bronson
- Arthur Charpentier
1 month ago

I'm bummed because I was looking forward to it for many reasons, but I love that this is Keaton's stance on it.

I was bummed too, but I am glad to see he took it on the chin. Keaton will always be my Batman.

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- Sam Sokolow
2 months ago

That's great of Jeff, Sam Sokolow! He's an incredible actor and one of my favorites! I got freaked out by his performance in The Fly!

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- Suzanne Bronson
- Maurice Vaughan
2 months ago

I love stories like this, refreshing!

That man never ceases to amaze me. What a solid guy.

That's awesome Sam Sokolow. I went to his acting school in LA, Playhouse West. I was supposed to be in his class, he graced us with his presence one day, then was cast on Criminal Intent. He did do a...

What a king!!

All great advice. And to take this a step further, we have a webinar coming up this week with the wonderful Kym Jackson on entitled Self-taping 101: Everything you need to know to successfully auditio...

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- Tammy Hunt
- Maurice Vaughan
1 month ago

Fantastic tips, Tammy Hunt!

You are very welcome, Diego. Are you currently working with an agent and or a manager?

Diego Marangoni

I already have an agent, but I'm looking for a manager for my career as an actor and screenwriter

Which agency are you. working with? Are they based in Italy? If finding a manager is hard, maybe you could find another agent for your screenwriting.

She's Italian but for international representation. I'll find a solution as always. Probably find a manager is better for my career, I continue to work hard!

Perhaps there are some people here who can help you find agents who work internationally.

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