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Don't Miss November's Community Open House- Free Webcast Event for All Members!

Don't Miss November's Community Open House- Free Webcast Event for All Members!

Tuesday, November 25th at 12:00 pm PT!

Every success story begins with a first step.

If you’re ready to take yours, join me, Ashley Smith, Head of Community at Stage 32, for our November Community Open House Webcast happening Tuesday, November 25th at 12:00 pm PT!

Free Registration: https://www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-s-november-community-open-house-webcast

Whether you’re chasing representation, looking for collaborators, or simply tired of creating in isolation, this live event is your chance to show up, be seen, and start making real progress.

This isn’t just an overview — it’s your creative launchpad. You’ll walk away with practical tools, new connections, and a clear path forward, no matter your background or where you are in your career.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Navigate Stage 32 like a pro and make the platform work for your goals
  • Build authentic connections through the Stage 32 Lounges
  • Access Education, Certification, and Script Services tailored to your next big move
  • Show up in ways that get you noticed by the right people at the right time
  • Participate in real-time Q&A and get guidance specific to your path

Whether you’re a writer, filmmaker, actor, producer, composer, editor, or wear multiple creative hats — this is where your Stage 32 journey truly begins.

If you can’t attend live, don’t worry — registering ensures you’ll receive the full recording to watch anytime from anywhere.

Who’s planning to join me live for the Open House?


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Dan Martin Roesch
IMDb – The Damocles Sword Above Us

Before we go deeper into the Actorpreneur journey, I want to pause for a moment and speak about something that quietly affects almost every actor I know — something that brings hope one week, frustration the next, and confusion in between: the IMDb Starmeter.

IMDb – The Damocles Sword Above Us

If you...

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Sara Dee

Hello Dan,

looking good in your shot there. I totally agree with your sentiment, I find that when you focus on your craft as an actor, your branding becomes apparent given the roles you gravitate towa...

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Maurice Vaughan

Must-read post, Dan Martin Roesch! Thanks for making it. It's something actors, writers, filmmakers, and more should read and remember. Not just with the IMDb Starmeter, but with anything in the indus...

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Tim Morell
A question for the Actresses

I'm creating a character. A woman in her late 20s or early 30s. She works in the LA Arts district for an unsavory character with gangland ties who sometimes requires "favors' of her for his associates. I'm imagining a Lauren Bacall type from The Big Sleep, or Michelle Pfeiffer from the Fabulous Bake...

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Philip David Lee

Look Tim, does it really matter what other people think? You're writing this so it's your world. The only question you really have to ask is did I give my character the ability to get her herself out...

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Tim Morell

I actually have a bit of a reputation for writing pretty good women characters, but there is something missing in this one that I can't quite put my finger on. So, I thought I would pose the question...

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Alexandra Stevens

Tim Morell yes I would want to know what led her to where she is. Also, how she handles/views giving 'favours'. By that I mean what is the story she tells herself about why she does it. I would also w...

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Haley Mary

Does the character have any phobias? How does it affect how she interacts with the people in her life? Does she have pets? Is she more of a cat person or a dog person? Does she not have pets at all? D...

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Tim Morell

Alexandra Stevens, As soon as I saw "favours" I knew you had to be from the UK. I appreciate your response. That's kind of the track I'm on. I guess I'm just feeling a little stupid these days and can...

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Aaron Marcus
FIRED For This Instagram Post (Actors: Don't Make This Mistake)

FIRED For This Instagram Post (Actors: Don't Make This Mistake)

Have you ever signed an NDA? If you are allowed, would you tell us the name of the project? And, share it on the channel so we can learn from you....

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Suzanne Bronson

I used to be in a Facebook group similar to that Haley. Casting Directors for Actors, basically an AMA. They had a separate one for headshot review. But like anything on Facebook it became a toxic waste dump and was shutdown.

Aaron Marcus

Hi Suzanne, it is so true. It is amazing what people will say online. So many things that they would never say to someone in person. We always have to be very careful where we go online for information.

Aaron Marcus

Haley, so glad you subscribed. Just click the notification bell and you will always know when a new video has been uploaded.

Alexandra Stevens

Aaron Marcus thanks for this. I would have thought it was obvious no to share on socials after signing a non-disclosure. At the same time I can also imagine how if I got really caught up in the excite...

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Brandon Keeton

I had a small part in season 2 episode 6 of the Netflix show "Tires". I knew of people that had been fired for similar things on other projects before, so I didn't even mention it until the new season dropped, just to be safe.

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Brittany Christine
November/Fall/Tgiving Movie recs

I have a friend visiting me for a week from England for her very first ever American Thanksgiving, and we wanted to plan one night of staying in and cooking/watching films. For some reason I can only think of Halloween and Christmas movies-do you know of any good tgiving ones? LMK in the comments what they are and why you like em

Suzanne Bronson

I will be adding THANKSGIVING to my list. Yes, I am surprised there aren't some Hallmark Thanksgiving movies. The one I watched on Thanksgiving a couple of years ago is called PILGRIM. Horror/slasher...

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Juliana Philippi

Brittany Christine Hello!! OMG how long have you got, lol: "Home for the Holidays", early Robert Downy JR; "Miracle on 34th Street", classic Thanksgiving Day Parade; "It's a Wonderful Life", tears; "a...

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Brittany Christine

Juliana Philippi It's been super long since I've seen Home for the Holidays that I don't remember it anymore so that's the perfect time to watch again! & I love Melissa & Mario have never heard of Hol...

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Ashley Renee Smith

My Thanksgiving Film lineup while we cook always includes: Stuck in Love, Son in Law, Addams Family Values, Chicken Run, and if we have time for a dark comedy- The Oath.

Debbie Elicksen

When I think of American Thanksgiving, I think of football, but as someone who loves thrillers and K-Dramas, I can't recommend the series The Glory on Netflix enough, Brittany Christine....

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Ashley Renee Smith
Glen Powell on Craft, Confidence, Sweat and Stunts — A Hot Ones Interview Every Actor Should Watch!

If you want an interview that’s equal parts hilarious and genuinely insightful about the actor’s journey, Glen Powell delivered a great one on Hot Ones.

• Doing his own stunts and why he wants audiences to...

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Alexandra Stevens

Ashley Renee Smith really enjoyed watching this. Glen Powell is so down to earth and has a great sense of humour. I totally agree with him that acting is about play. That's why i love it....

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Alexandra Stevens

Thank you Amanda Toney . This is going to be useful when I start to self-tape again.

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Suzanne Bronson
Taking Control of Your Creative Path

In RB's Sunday Blog, he talks about opening doors and taking control of your creative path. You can read it here::

https://www.stage32.com/blog/coffee-content-opening-doors-taking-control-of-your-creative-path-4286

I ask you, what is one bold move you've made to kickstart your creative career? For me,...

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Maurice Vaughan

Congratulations on making the bold move, Suzanne Bronson! I used to be a lurker on Stage 32. After RB gave the community a challenge to be more active, I started being a lot more active. I've had a lo...

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Suzanne Bronson

That's great Maurice Vaughan see my comment to RB's blog. Similar to what you just said.

Alexandra Stevens

Suzanne Bronson I know the money is on its way to you! For me, it is deciding to get back to acting classes in January to continue my training at a time when time-wise it is really not practical due t...

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Michael T Gregory
Ripped off by fake “agent”

Anyone else out there ever been ripped off by an online person representing themselves as an agent. I have. The biggest disappointment was I’m so certain my work is worthy, I couldn’t believe she wasn’t real. She was professional, knew the processes, and totally suckered me. 

The biggest disappointme...

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Maurice Vaughan

Sorry to hear you got ripped off, Michael T Gregory. Was it a screenwriting agent?

Philip David Lee

Hey Michael,

I'm always warning others of the scumbags that infiltrate the industry and yet I get warned not to bitter (Truthful) or stand-offish (Cautiously optimistic). Now the biggest rip-off when d...

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Alexandra Stevens

Michael T Gregory so very sorry to hear this. I can see why it feels even more bitter because your work is worthy of an agent. I can see also then how that could have made you more open to this frauds...

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Suzanne Bronson
Actor qualities

This is a question for actors, acting coaches, and possibly even directors. What do you think is the most important quality for an actor to possess? I am interested in hearing from those who have worked with a lot of actors, who have had to manage personalities, especially.

For me, I think the most...

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Suzanne Bronson

Great answers everyone!

David Horton

Suzanne Bronson From an actors POV in a class - paying attention while other actors are performing their work (no texting, chatting, etc) punctuality, familiarity with the material you will be perform...

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Catherine Mercer

being able to work s part of a team, being able ti coloboirate with others abd bringing their ideas to the table, inmag8ination in terms of characater development whilst paotrying them.These ar defini...

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Suzanne Bronson

Actor ualities go!

Suzanne Bronson
Is there a role that changed the trajectory of your career?

Naomi Watts talks about how she struggled to book work until David Lynch cast her from a photo. Mulholland Drive changed everything for her. I am wondering if anyone has a story like that. Did someone cast you in a TV show or movie that completely changed the trajectory of your career?

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Brandon Keeton

I have but on a much smaller scale. And maybe not what you're looking for for an answer but it was something I produced.

My first feature film "Turbo Cola" (currently available wherever you go to watc...

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Suzanne Bronson

On the flip side, has not getting a role changed the trajectory of your career? I was listening to the Bones rewatch podcast, and the director of the pilot said that Jonah Hill was in serious contenti...

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Suzanne Bronson

bumping this up

Suzanne Bronson
Memorable Moments

I'm wondering if the working actors out there have any scenes that were particularly challenging or memorable to shoot?

Do you have any favorite memories from the set or the stage that you would share with us? If you are just starting out, have you had a scene that you found challenging; either teste...

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Alexandra Stevens

Suzanne Bronson yes so simple and yet no so simple in my experience

Suzanne Bronson

Is that a memorable moment for you Jack Teague ? What made it so?

Jack Teague

My apologies, Suzanne, didn't see your response until now. It was for me. IMO, it seemed potentially reflective of conversations hetero parents have with gay children who have been ostracized, capturi...

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Suzanne Bronson

Hey what are some memorable moments?

Alexandra Stevens
Lucy Liu talks of standing up for her worth and fighting industry ‘disrespect’

In an interview Lucy Liu did for the Hollywood Reporter she talks about the new film Rosemeade that she produced and had a leading role in. She talks about standing up for her worth and no longer accepting to be type caste as the ’Dragon Lady” from Kill Bill.

Even before this film, she talks of not w...

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Lucy Liu Enters a Risky New Chapter: "I Need to Own My Worth"
Lucy Liu Enters a Risky New Chapter: "I Need to Own My Worth"
The trailblazing star talks facing decades of industry "disrespect," fighting for her first true starring film vehicle in 'Rosemead,' and the complex legacy of 'Kill Bill'.
Maurice Vaughan

I think it's great that Lucy Liu stood up for her worth, Alexandra Stevens!

Some producers, directors, writers, etc. embrace diversity in the industry, and I think it should be done a lot more.

I think...

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Suzanne Bronson

I guess that's up to all involved. I agree with Maurice Vaughan Sometimes it matters, sometimes it doesn't. Really depends on the writer. I don't see the problem with the name in Lucy Liu's case. Sinc...

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Maurice Vaughan

I agree, Suzanne Bronson. I use names for different races sometimes, like Brian. And I think it's great if they don't even explain in the movie why she has the last name Slevin. Everything doesn't nee...

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