Alisa Vernon: Actor, author and casting director in Port Allen, Louisiana.

I enjoyed this also. When I read blogs like this the journey of the author is more impressive than the destination. Thank you.

Beware of actor scams like this Hey, there! This is urgent. I spend a lot of time trying to make sure that the classes, demos, equipment, consulting and other VO services I offer are effective and useful, but ultimately, affordable and a great value. Because I know how hard it is sometimes to make ends meet, especially for performers, and to make sure your money goes as far as it can. That’s why I get so angry when I see something like this. And I rescheduled the post I had written for today, about getting out of management contracts, because I wanted you to be aware of this. And if you would, please forward this to every actor you know – this is asinine. I got an email this morning, as did hundreds of other actors (in the TO box, so I’ve replied to them as well), with the subject line: for those who believe they can act Inside the email, was an offer to find you auditions and roles. Do not respond to this. It is a scam. It may be obvious to most of you, but on the off chance that you’re desperate enough to believe that someone working from home in Iowa is working for MGM, Disney and 20th Century Fox, all at the same time, in the capacity of Senior Talent Coordinator & Lead Writer can, for the discounted price of $100, get you roles in all those types of work…don’t. He can’t. He is lying. I hope that’s clear. Here’s what the email looked like (click on the image to see the first screenful – the text is copied and pasted below): (outgoing email only…please no return email inquiries) Hi. Many of you actors already know who I am. For those who don’t, my name is Marq Thompson. (Or some know me by Marq Lorenzo) I am the Senior Talent Coordinator & Lead Writer for MGM, 20th Century Fox, & Disney. I am not a 3rd Party talent agency. I am the lead writer which happens to also do the composing for all Univeral music as well. I am writing to let people become aware that it’s been over 10 years since we’ve allowed new-coming actors and to open up to the public however it has has been long overdue. We will be having our eligibility drive the first week of July. If it is a success then we are hoping to have it July, august and September. But after that it will go back up to the regular rate of $500. If you’d like to be considered for any roles then overnight your gift payment of $100. That’s a $400 savings. Besides all TV shows and films, here are some of the categories we write for: TV Shows stand-up comedy cartoons Newspaper comics Newspapers magazines Business Consulting Sports Sports News Radio World Radio Olympics Talk Shows Morning Talk Shows Weather News Sitcoms Online Melodramas Youtube & other video sites Movies Foreign Films Adult Films infomercials commercials Fundraisers Extended Sitcoms If acting or behind-the-scenes is your thing please don’t take this email lightly. Because this offer may not come around again. The amount of people interested are usually too many. Many of you had also took the time out to do skits in front of me secretly. Anyhow I don’t have the time to email everyone individually. If you’re interest you’ll go to the post office tomorrow and send your gift payment of only $100 overnight shipment to: L.Marques Thompson 7214 Maryland Dr Urbandale, Ia 50322 Please do not send any paper resumes! Everything is done electronically. On a separate piece of paper you’ll state your real name & contact as well as your link to your online resume. If you don’t have a resume then just post your stats and pic to a wordpress or blogspot. I like pdf or downloadable formats if possible. If you are 17 and under please have your parents sign a note stating you are eligible and have them sign their full name and 1-2 contacts in case I need to call them to verify. We do have roles for all sorts of people. We prefer ages 5-65 years of age. But if you think you can act we will look at all submissions. If you have any youtube 2min excerpts then write the link down. If you are already a top known actor playing lead roles then that probably won’t be necessary. All new actors are welcome to apply as well. I wish all of you the best. I want to take this time out to thank are veteran actors for such a job well done. Your acting has been nothing but awe-inspiring and is sure to leave an indelible impression on humanity for years to come. You ALL are a hero to someone, somewhere out there. I’ve got to make this short, however if and when we call you by phone then you can receive extra ranking points by leaving 2-10 references of people whom you think would like to act. The only other thing is a timely submission and to be patient. Don’t get bent out of shape if you missed the pre-eligibility registration. It isn’t solely based on being the early bird, but it can definitely help.(Often roles are sometimes reserved to even out the scale by ethnicity and age group— for example we are probably going to add some vietnamese and bosnian melodramas. You would need to state that you can speak english even if you are another ethnicity) If we are lacking qualified applicants we may postpone or utilize actors of similiar decent) the key is to just be ready because you never know. Okay. This is a real eligibility offer. God Bless and God Speed! p.s. be sure to call me if you have any questions also don’t forget to pass this on to any friend actors you’d think would be interested they’d thank you for life. -Marq OK. I know I said don’t fall for this, but let’s do one thing that Marq/Marc/Marques/L. Marques asked. If you would, please forward the link to this article to as many actors as you can to warn them of this scam. Here’s the link: http://vo2gogo.com/beware-of-actor-scams-like-this I’m forwarding this to SAG-AFTRA, and the legal departments of the organizations mentioned. Hope this helps. David

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Toiling with my screenplay about endtimes. And that's exactly what it is...a toil. I've also begun a short about being unemployed or underemployment.... That's also a toil. This new idea popped up during a lazy period. I know this happens with lots of people.

What are some of the things you do to get ready before a scene? Just curios since I know everyone prepares in different ways. :)

Hey all - wanted to introduce my greatest accomplishment, my Reality TV pilot called A Week With My Father. To combat the plight of fatherless homes, I set out to create a show that would reunite a father and son for a one week visit and social experiment. Not needing a "cast", I used my own story; reuniting with my father James after a 33 year separation. I hope you will enjoy the clip, and please check out the rest of the show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc9sLdL88is

Hello everyone. This is my first lounge post, so please be gentle with me :-) My question is this: do you ever have an amazing story idea, write the first 80 pages or so and then think, "Oh, what happens now then?" ? I've got probably a dozen or so screenplays which have got to this stage and left me flummoxed - I don't know whether to carry on regardless and see what happens or rewind and start over. What about you?

How does find work on Stage 32? There used to be a segment for Finding Work. I don't see it anymore.

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Hey everyone, Ive been away for a while but glad to be back on stage 32. Over Christmas I did a short film in Houston TX called His Keeper, take some time and check it out….greatly appreciated. http://youtu.be/it0wF_g_sP8

To my fellow Creatives: what is your opinion about publishing your work or acting/working under a different name?

Hi. I've introduced myself before and I am happy to do it again. My name is Alisa Vernon and I am a creative. What that means is, I act,write, direct, plan for shows on the stage. As much as I love the stage, I seek more experience in film. I appear in "Left Behind", starring Nicholas Cage and "Focus", starring Will Smith. No, I haven't met either of them in person. I am currently at 31 pages of my screenplay and I belong to a very talented writing group of like-minded people. Barring the obligations of family, looking for work and keeping up with my friends, I look to have my script completed before summer begins. You are welcome to examine my profile and join my network.

What do you actors look for in a script when picking roles?

My mom passed away at the end of 2012 so 2013 was a year of grief and healing. I used some of the pain to write a dramatic new opening for the screenplay adaptation of my first novel...bled on the page, so to speak. It helped. Much of the grief is gone and I'm moving forward, about to print out that screenplay for two eager readers. Once they've gone over it I'll be posting it here as well. It may have seemed like I was absent for much of this year but having Stage32 in the background was wonderful support. Thank you for the emails and updates.

In 2013, I joined a meetup for screenwriters in Baton Rouge. I have learned a lot about screenwriting from the most consistent members. Because of their advice and encouragement, I have come farther on my screenplay than I could imagine. This year I will complete my screenplay.