Anthony Suraci's Lounge Discussions

We actually have a short screenplay competition going on right now! Winner gets $20k to make the film :) https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/Stage-32-Short-Film-Scrip...

ohhh! i like it! Does she love him?.. We'll have to find out!!.

Good question... perhaps she loves him the best way she know's how or not at all...

Hey Matt, this is Julie from the Stage 32 team. I just wanted to let you know I moved your post from On Set Crew to Introduce Yourself, as it fits much better there. Let me know if you have any questions, and all the best to you!

Oh, and by the way, always check the STage 32 meetup section - we have get togethers in LA all the time! https://www.stage32.com/meetups

Hey Matt! Congrats on getting to the city! Im not quite there yet but im close!!! Keep your head in the game!!!

Hi Katrina. There is a lot of film and tv work in Atlanta these days. Is that a possible source of work without having to relocate? I face the same dilemma in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Hi Kevin, Yeah. A lot of my friends have actually moved there and there are more comedies there, which is my focus. I need to take the plunge and get an agent based out of Atlanta. Funny thing is, it's actually easier to go to LA for me because I have family there and so have a place to stay and access to a car. What I would love though is to figure out a way to find great projects and submit for them from here and then travel for call-backs or meetings if it turns out I'm a possible good fit. I'm mostly interested in independent films, so I would imagine there would be more flexibility there and a more creative casting process. My alternative really does seem to be producing my own stuff.

I understand what you are saying, Katrina. I live in the Las Vegas, NV area and I have done a few things here locally. I think for the most part is knowing where to look for auditions and opportunities in different markets other than LA & NY. That is what I am coming across in the Las Vegas market. I can search social medias and internet searches, but I always find dead-ends or companies that want to charge for the audition lists that mostly are out-dated. My old acting friends who moved to LA are telling me to move there. I believe that there may just be too many actors looking for work in LA. I would have never had the jobs that I have had here in Las Vegas if I had been living in LA. But on the other hand, is there enough work for all us actors in a larger market?

Exactly Kent! I feel like I've had more access to the roles that do come here. I've gotten auditions I never would have made it into in one of the larger markets. I'm going to start looking for more opportunities for video and Skype auditions. I'll let you know if I find any worthwhile resources. I'm beginning to feel like it's my mission to find a solution for actors looking for an alternative path. :)

Kent, LA has Central Casting, which has hundreds of background work per month and if you're union you can make decent money, the down side is background, no lines, no challenge. I hate it.

Hi Anthony, looks like you're on the right path, and moving out here is definitely a huge step forward. As far as writing goes, you won't find any better website than this. Happy Writers section has it all down pack. Just be aware that there might be a time in the future when you may need to pick between writing and acting, but if you are willing to do background work, keep in mind that they your day might be composed of a lot of sitting around, so bring your laptop or a chromebook with you everywhere you go and keep on writing.

Awesome! Thank you! I'll keep that in mind! (and yes i am interested in background work!) so that helps alot!.

Hi Anthony, your right to experience both ends of the spectrum, when executing your craft.

Sounds great. You're probably already on Backstage, possibly on Central Casting - two great places for background work. Don't forget to keep checking for acting gigs here on Stage 32 as well and remember to connect with other members. The larger your network, the better opportunity to grow a healthy beneficial relationship with someone on here.