John Michael Mahlstedt: Actor in Algonquin, Illinois.

Happy Weekend everyone. I am an aspiring actor (career change) based in the Chicagoland area and have been a member since October. At that time I had, as experience, one Extra Background appearance and no training. I'v since completed Acting One at The Second City Training Center and am currently taking Acting Two. I've had multiple background extra roles on Sirens twice, Empire twice, Chicago PD and a CCP feature film. However, I am looking to take the next step, and hope to audition and get a speaking role. I am interested in doing TV and commercials, Internet films, as well as shorts, student films and/or anything that will help me improve my skills and help contribute to projects. Currently use vacation days for appearances, and am available nights and late Saturday and Sunday. I would like at some point in the future to get an agent, and make the transition to full time actor. This is a great website, and I hope that all the members here are able to reach your goals. I hope to continue to grow, and connect with like-minded individuals. Enjoy your collective weekends all. John

Hi John, thank you for the connect!

Hello Everyone. Brand new to this site, and to acting in general. From the Chicagoland area and looking to start a second career as an actor. I am taking my first acting class at "the Second City" starting next weekend and am excited. Thus far, have only worked as an extra a few times on the USA show Sirens, but had a blast. Look forward to bigger and better things and love this site. Happy weekend everyone.

Hi John. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As a screenwriter, producer, actor and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work, landing representation, launching projects, securing funding and simply making the connections that will make a difference in their careers. That's why I created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 300,000+ members representing every country on the planet making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth.

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