Acting

......

This is great Matthew Gross and an example how AI can help us in our journey. I use AI also and it’s a great partnership. Please, share your experience through a blog and inspire many of us. Congratulations for that and I am cheering for you.

Matthew Gross, as Amanda said, I'd love to work with you to share this story as a Stage 32 Blog. Please do email me at Blog@Stage32.com!

Ashley Renee Smith There's not much more I can say beyond what's in this post.

Hi Matthew Gross I don't think you are understanding, You don't need to share more. Just share this post written as a blog about how AI has helped you. It's a great way to share your experience beyond this lounge. I think it will get the conversation going with people in other disciplines talking about how AI has helped them as well.

Fantastic tips, Aaron Marcus! Must-watch video for actors!

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here, Maurice. Always appreciate your wonderful ideas and comments.

You're welcome, Aaron Marcus.

HI Jessica Putnam I know what it is like to feel discouraged. You are doing the right thing, reaching out, making connections. Keep at it. I also encourage you to check out today's blog as it speaks to the very thing you are talking about. Ways to hone your craft when you are in a down slope.

https://www.stage32.com/blog/a-practical-guide-for-actors-tips-advice-ev...

Now is a good time to check out the many classes in the education tab. There are all kinds of things skills and tips to help you get over the hump so to speak. I would be exam what you are telling yourself about your acting career. Saying things like, "It is just so hard to get out there." or "They only got cast because they are a nepo baby." or "I don't know anyone." Will make it so. Try to reframe your beliefs. "Getting auditions is easy." "Everyone wants to hire me." "I have so many opportunities." "I am a successful working actress." Being positive will put in the right frame of mind and help keep the energy and motivation up. It is ok to feel frustrated, but remember emotions only last 90 seconds. So feel the feeling, then move on. Holding on to the negative energy is dangerous to the mental health. And breathe and go for a walk like Juliana Philippi said!

Hi jesssica putnam I understand how you feel. The journey can be tough, especially when things don’t work out the way we hope.

But you’re not alone — many of us here are fighting for our dream every day.

What matters is that you’re still trying, still learning, still showing up. That already makes you stronger than you think.

Wishing you strength and motivation — keep going! We’re all here to support each other.

One of my favourite radio dramas to listen to is The Charles Paris series, starring Bill Nighy. He plays an often out of work aging actor who has a penchant for solving mysteries. The character talks a lot about what life is like to be an actor and about the business. The series can be found on Archive.org or on YouTube. It’s worth a listen.

Hi Jessica,

Sorry for the late response.

Ten Tips (out of a million) to Write a Better Screenplay:

https://blog.celtx.com/screenwriting-tips/

Start with a Solid Outline

Know Your (lead) Characters

Use a Script Writing Software (free Writer Duet version,?)

Re-Write Your Script

Raise the Stakes

Avoid Common Cliches

Read Other Screenplays!!!!!!!

Finish Your Script

Write Visually

Enjoy the Process

Envision the above first before you check the link.

Bonus tips:

(1) Every scfne starts with a scene heade, study thgm as hell ( aldi check The Hollywoid Standard.

Qua format, avoid screenplay transitions like "CUT TO", "DISSOLVE TO" as less as possible, only use them if they really add something to the story.

Buy books on screenwriting

(1) The Hollywood Standard (formatting screenplay)

(2) Save the cat (story structure)

(3) Your screenplay sucks (100 ways to make it betrer)

Swap screenplays and practice what you learned by studying.

Best, Rutger

Take breaks and rest when you need it and keep showing up for you!

Richard Antie I love that! Music is so, so powerful, it transports you to the place your heart wants to be, when you are playing a certain character, well being them...love this so much.

Excellent question! My approach shifts based on the role's needs, but I have a few go-to techniques.

For dramas, I work with music and imagery. I ask the AD for a two-minute warning before we shoot, pop in my AirPods, and let a curated playlist and visuals pull me into the emotional world of the scene.

For comedies, I lean more on internal monologue. When I played the butler in a Hallmark Christmas movie the other year and had to address a room full of guests, I didn't try to pump myself up with confidence 'cause it was an intimidating scene to do. That can actually be a trap. If your character isn't confident, why should you be? Instead, I kept a quiet internal dialogue running that matched my character's mood as a disgruntled employee, building whatever energy the scene required.

A friend once told me she was nervous about a big audition for a breakup scene. I said, "It's not an audition. You're going to break up with your boyfriend of five years. That's all you're doing. You're not getting a job, you're not trying to impress anyone. You're going to break up with your boyfriend. Start that conversation in your head on the way there." She stayed professional, smiled, said hi when she arrived, but she walked in already in it. That helped her win the audition.

Joshua Young Fantastic!!! I love the different approaches, because you are absolutely right, it all depends on the role, the situation, and the moment. It's so funny how comedy vs drama works for us as instruments of the emotions and story. And I love that about your friend, exactly...you're going to break up with your boyfriend. Sometimes the nerves and the "Oh, I must impress these people in the room" completely derails us...we should just focus on the scene, our purpose in it, and go. Forget about everyone else, in that moment, our moment, all they want is for us to shine. Happy 2026!!!

My approach differs depending on what I'm doing. If I'm going to be recording music with a friend I'll spend a few hours a day singing to music to get my voice warmed up. I also like to go through my comedy material the day of an open mic performance to decide on which jokes I want to do. That way, I'd know which five jokes I'd want to perform by the evening.

Haley Mary That’s so logical and just on point: vocal warming , it’s so simple but we often forget! And yes, comedy is so technical and almost mechanical. Going through material like greasing the engine. When I work on comedy characters and roles I definitely go through the scenes and realize which pauses and faces and moments land and which ones to toss.

Hi Hermina, congratulations on your career. That is great about the project. I was not sure, are you writing the script or acting in the film? If you ever have an industry question, always feel free to reach out. You can sign up to be on my special mailing list where I send out helpful industry information - howtoactandmodel.com and you should subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/aaronmarcusactingandmodelingquicktips

You will find over 500 incredibly helpful videos there.

Welcome to my acting family.

Aron Marcus thank you so much for your kind words and advice! I’m currently writing a fantasy-romantic script, and my goal is to also play the lead role. I’m learning and developing every aspect of the project, from story to characters, and I would love to connect and get guidance whenever possible. I’ll definitely check out your channel and mailing list – very excited to learn more about the industry!

Thanks for letting me know. I can't help you with the writing part, but I am sure there are people at STAGE32 who can give you advice, but yes, for the acting part, always glad to help.

• Aaron Marcus thank you so much! I truly appreciate your offer to help with the acting part. I’m currently working on my screenplay and am really excited to learn and improve my craft. I believe that as an actor, it’s essential to fully step into the character and connect deeply with their emotional world — that’s when authentic emotions can truly be seen on screen.

I agree. And, you are very welcome. I wish I had people willing to help me when I first got started.

Hi, Hermina Orcsik! Stage 32 has Acting Blogs and Acting Education.

www.stage32.com/blog/tags/acting-9

www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Acting

Maurice Vaughan thank you very much im cheking it

You're welcome, Hermina Orcsik. Great. Hope they help!

Maurice Vaughan Yes, you’ve really been a big help to me, I really appreciate it tank you so much

You're welcome, Hermina Orcsik. Glad to help!

I work on a project or network every day, but I try to take some time off during the day to rest and relax for my mental health and physical health, Ashley Renee Smith.

“What resonates with me about EJAE is her perseverance. I don’t give up when I truly want something. As a mother, pursuing acting isn’t easy, but it’s possible. I’m currently writing, working on myself, and believing in my journey just like she did. My motto has always been: never give up.”

• I’m very interested in Korea, especially the film industry and K-dramas. If you have any experience in this field, I’d be happy to hear about it. I’d also be open to a private message if you’re willing to share anything related to this.

Brittany Christine Hey! Happy 2026!! My L.A rep also had me sign up…but crickets. I don’t think about it a lot, and my reps are sending me AA, CN and the insider scoop auditions from Breakdown Services not on any site. Alas:)

Juliana Philippi thanks for sharing! Yes there's a lot of casting sites out there and I was told to get on while it was free to set up because I'm sure they'll start charging soon, but i'm already not liking it as much as the others because it doesn't allow you to re organize the videos and pics in a different order once uploaded and there has been a lot of glitches the last 48 hrs where I had to manually re enter each resume credit due to only half showing up publicly, (although they were showing up internally in the profile editor and saving fine there) My Pacific Northwest reps also want me on agency pro because its their preferred all in one platform tied into their own personal company website as well, so by adding on to new ones I'm thinking I'll cut out Casting Frontier since i didn't get much on it 2025

Brittany Christine Yeah, I got off Casting Frontier a whole back, hadn’t gotten anything on that for some time, and it’s so interesting how some sites cater to some agents and locations better than others. And yeah, I’m not attached at all to casting.com, and with all the glitches, seems that have a bit to go.

Tania Ocasio Happy, Happy New Year Tania!!! Pa'lante mija, ahora si!!!!

Sandra Isabel Correia OMG for real! We usually get in our own way.. but today, January 1, we get to with grace, and consciousness, see when we do it...and lovingly, write a new page, a new life! Happy New Year!

Hi Juliana Philippi what a great way to close out 2025. I took a moment at midnight to say goodbye to 2025 and the toxic people are in the rear view. Listening to my intuition would have saved me a lot of pain. On the flip side, I grew a lot and am proud of how I handled myself.

So 2026 is my year of joy. Abundance and joy are our natural states and I can't wait to see how that shows up for me this year. I hope to vibrate higher and to attract only those on the same frequency. That those who live unconsciously will just bounce right off. (Or I will see it sooner and ghost.)

Juliana Philippi, yes, exactly this. The awareness alone is such a gift. When we can see the moments we get in our own way with grace instead of judgment, everything shifts. Today really does feel like a clean page, and I love the way you put it: we get to write a new life, lovingly and consciously.

Happy New Year, my friend. Here’s to creating with intention, softness, and joy in 2026.

Suzanne Bronson Thats exactly it:) When we vibrate higher, live in our pure essence, joy and being, the rest , the toxic, the ones that fall away, cease to affect us. The Law of Affinity:) I love this so much, I’m so happy for you, and hope you have a wonderful 2026, and continue on this lovely path.

Thank you for introducing yourself, I highly encourage you Roberto Micheletti to do it again for IYW. The weekend of the 19th. Also, you can search for members using the Browse tab. There are Stage32 meetups as well. If there is not one in Toronto, you can always start one!

Great to meet you too, Amanda Toney ! i actually started acting after a powerful personal shift a few years ago - storytelling became the way i expressed everything i was experiencing. from there, i went to Toronto Film School, i fell in love with character work and eventually began writing my own projects. it's been an amazing journey so far.

that's awesome, Damaris Isales ! Stage combat training sounds intense and fun. January is going to be a big month for a lot of us. Wishing you an amazing training experience!

Thank you Suzanne Bronson Suzanne, i appreciate the encourage! i'll definitely look into the IYW weekend - sounds like a great opportunity to connect with more creatives. And thank you for the meetup tip as well!.

nice to meet you Roberto Micheletti