What's up Superstars! How's auditions been for you guys lately?
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What's up Superstars! How's auditions been for you guys lately?
Getting a callback means that the casting team is intrigued by you and your acting, but they may not be totally sold yet. On top of watching you perform, they might also question you about your acting approach and experience. This is the time to showcase your range, ability to portray your character...
Expand postGreat advice as always, Tammy Hunt! I particularly love- "Don’t get locked into your choices. In a callback, the director, producer, and creative team may have you take an adjustment and try the scene...
Expand commentThank you for sharing Tammy Hunt
Great advice, Tammy Hunt - practicing various versions of your performance for a call back so you are ready to be spontaneous and play with the direction you get is such a smart idea....
Expand commentI won't be in Phoenix then but letting my network know in case any of them are. Thanks, Suzanne Bronson!
Breakdown Service/Actors Access has been the 800lb gorilla in the audition submission space for decades. What do you all think about the merits of the claims made against them? I don't think the claim that they are blocking a...
Expand postIt's not a simple lawsuit, though I fully support it. And although other types of job boards may have a paywall for premium services, we're one of the few industries where we are PERPETUALLY looking f...
Expand commentI appreciate the explanation Matthew Cornwell . It's reasurring to know that paying extra to upload the demo reel doesn't ultimately matter. I think one can just include a link to their webpage. This...
Expand commentWow, thanks for sharing, Tom Lapke! And thank you for the additional insights, Matthew Cornwell!...
Expand commentWild hit piece about the Rock's latest movie
(https://www.thewrap.com/dwayne-johnson-red-one-late-budget-problems/)
The article says Rock used bottles instead of going to the bathroom to save time, but he was so late to set, Pat Alexander. That doesn't make sense. And the article says, "In a statement to TheWrap, a...
Expand commentThe Rock has been a true and reliant professional for decades. Maybe the studio is looking for injunctive relief. Will be super interesting to see how this shakes out.
I thought it was amusing that one source said the Rock was so late they qualified for guild health insurance. Got those crewmembers some OT!
I thought that was funny too, Pat Alexander!
Often the reason an actor may opt to transition to Financial Core is because they are struggling to find work.
The extra flexibility of pursuing nonunion gigs may mean the difference between making rent that month or not.
However, this choice is sometimes forced upon an actor after deciding to join...
Expand postExcellent advice and insight, Tammy Hunt! Thanks for sharing!
Invaluable advice - thank you, Tammy Hunt!
Fantastic insights, Tammy Hunt! Thank you!
Hey everyone - Oscar nominated screenwriter Alec Sokolow (TOY STORY) - a brilliant guy and an even better brother - is hosting a new webinar called SCREENWRITING 101. Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting from a guy with over $2 billion in box office receipts for the films he's written, improve yo...
Expand postThanks, Michael David - all credit to our mom and dad :)
“The skills that make up a classical mime’s bag of tricks can be of tremendous use to any actor who may be called upon in a play to tell a story through gestures, to trick an audience into “seeing” something that isn’t there.
Imagine you are in a play, and your character has to come onstage as if wal...
Expand postSusanne Palm are you still based in Taiwan? I've lived there for 10 years.
Hi again Terrence! I just checked your Facebook and we have friends in common. Just connected with you here on Stage 32.
Susanne Palm I just accepted your connection request.
I have some great inspiring news for you guys! Recently I had a callback for a guest star role in a t.v. series and ended up booking the role! To all my fellow actors out there, KEEP GOING! In this industry you never know when your next job is but if you keep going you'll eventually cross paths with the roles that are meant for you.
Becoming a voice actor is similar to pursuing a career as a film, TV or stage actor (or most other performing arts careers, really). You start with nothing, train yourself and look for voice acting jobs you can book. You’ll need just two things: 1-Your voice demo reel; 2-Membership on a casting webs...
Expand postGreat advice, Tammy Hunt! Should a voice over demo reel be a video or audio file?
Thaks for the share, Tammy Hunt!
it’s fair game for them to ask and to highlight their contributions IMO. Given their deal was with Artisan and they are now asking Lionsgate for retroactive participation may be tough legally. Will be...
Expand commentI agree with Sam. I think it's a fair ask considering the actors are essentially the writers and used their own names. I'm not sure they can get retroactive pay, but they definitely ought to be paid f...
Expand commentI'm curious to learn if anyone has noticed any changes to acting auditions post strike?
Great question, Amanda Toney!
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Hey, Omari Washington! How have things been for YOU? =)
I haven't been submitting.
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Suzanne Bronson, is that due to your availability, or have you not been seeing many roles that interest you?
Ashley Renee Smith My availability. I'm working fulltime on circulating a petition to get an initiative on the ballot for November and I am making bank. As there is a deadline, I am making hay while t...
Expand commentAshley Renee Smith My availability. I'm working fulltime on circulating a petition to get an initiative on the ballot for November and I am making bank. As there is a deadline, I am making hay while the sun shines.