Anthony Patch: Author, producer and screenwriter in Portland, Oregon.

Hi ho, good buddy! Thanks for the invitation! ;)

Hi Anthony. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 200,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and invite at least 5 fellow creatives and to spread the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also invite fellow creatives through the site by using the "Send Stage 32 Invites..." button on the upper right side of your profile. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities. Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.

Thanks for the invitation to connect. It is good to hear from someone locally. Do you think we should start a Stage 32 MeetUp group for Portland?

Thank you for the connection, Anthony!

Hey Anthony, I'm the CTO and lead developer at Stage 32. Please let me know if you have any questions or feedback about the site. I'd love to hear your comments! To get started with Stage 32 and understand all the features and resources the site has to offer, please check out the Getting Started section and our FAQ.

I am a Portland, OR-based actor/director. I recently appeared on Grimm, and am currently directing a TV comedy pilot. I look forward to networking with more professionals...

Even asking this question begs comments about my PC but here goes... When introducing a character would it be wrong to write, "ALEX a black woman in her 40s" or should I write, "ALEX an African American woman in her 40s" I tend to feel that readers will accept black in this usage but wanted to hear other opinions.