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Whether you’re an actor, voice actor, casting director or anyone else related to the profession of acting, this is the place to discuss, share content and offer advice and tips on technique, audition strategies, headshots and all other topics related to the sweet science of acting

Sam Sokolow
Very cool Francine Maisler piece in Variety

This was a cool read about one of the best casting directors in the business who has never been afraid to take risks and fight for talent, whether known or unknown. https://variety.com/2024/film/global/francine-maisler-karlovy-vary-12360......

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Ashley Ottesen

Love it! It's comforting to know when Casting has our back.

Tom Lapke

It is always important to remember that no one is rooting for you more than the CD. If you walk into the room and deliver exactly what they need, they can forget about the "problem" of casting that role and move on to others. You make their day better when you show up with the goods.

Ashley Renee Smith

Francine is such a badass.

Sydney S
Webinar tomorrow!! Understanding Accents and Accent Reductions

One of the essential qualities of being a great actor is the ability to transform. Having an array of accents at your finger tip allows you to play a much wider range of people and increases the number of roles you can be cast in. If you’re a foreign actor and want to work in the American market, be...

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Olga Gabris

Correction: "...yet still would want to level up." Thank you!

Sydney S

No problem, I updated!

Sydney S

Looking forward to the webinar beginning shortly! Please put your questions below for John :)

Sydney S

Thank you to everyone who attended today, I really enjoyed the Q + A!

Sandra Isabel Correia

Thank You, Sydney :) I saw live yesterday and it was really helpful. Thank you. Now, I need to practice :)

Ashley Renee Smith
This Wednesday (7/10) we have an Ask Me Anything with Ryan Little in the Filmmaking Lounge!

Hey, Actors!

Ryan is an Award-Winning Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Owner of Go Films, & Stage 32 Thought Leader who directed SAINTS AND SOLDIERS winning 16 “Best Picture” awards and two Independent Spirit Awards nominations. As well as directed over a dozen feature films, including AGE OF DRA...

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Aaron Marcus
Casting Directors Really Hate Actors Skipping This On Resumes

Casting Directors Really Hate Actors Skipping This On Resumes

Do you have any resume tips? If so, please share them with us.

At the end of this video, you will get the link to my bonus video:

How to Calm Your Nerves While Acting

Enjoy them,

Aaron...

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Aaron Marcus

Interesting idea. Thank you.

Glenn Axelrod

Yes, I have a few resume tips for actors. Like in any resume one should say what value they bring to the production? Here is what I have used but not in the same context “ I bring a unique blend of se...

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Aaron Marcus

Great point. Listing special skills that one has is very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

Pamela Jaye Smith

As a former Casting Director and when Producing and Directing, after the requisite qualifications we always wanted the most interesting people, as evidenced by the various activities and background on...

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Aaron Marcus

Those are great points, Pamela. I think that some actors forget about the importance of special skills. Thanks again for your information.

Sydney S
Webinar coming soon! An Actors guide to Understanding and Eliminating the American Accent

One of the essential qualities of being a great actor is the ability to transform. Having an array of accents at your finger tip allows you to play a much wider range of people and increases the number of roles you can be cast in. If you’re a foreign actor and want to work in the American market, be...

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Olga Gabris

Hi everyone, Olga here - a multi-lingual first-generation Russian immigrant who writes and produces dark psychological pieces about finding your place in the world. I don't have that classic "villain"...

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Sydney S

Hi, Olga! Nice to meet you :) We have updated the lounge link to here, I added your question in comments! https://www.stage32.com/lounge/acting/Webinar-tomorrow-Understanding-Acc......

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Ashley Renee Smith
July Filmmakers Club Week 2: What Are The Roles You See Yourself In?

Hey, Actors!

We're continuing Stage 32's July Filmmakers Club with today's blog breaking down common crew positions and production departments that everyone should know! Join in today by reading the blog and participating in this week's challenges so that you are eligible for this week's free prize g...

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Amanda Toney
Actors - Happy 4th of July! Special Career Development Services Sale!

Hello Creative Army! Just wanted to let you know that we are having a 20% off sale sitewide on our professional development services. So, if you are looking to improve and have had your eye on an acting webinar, class or lab or a reel review from a casting director, manager or producer you can now t...

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Tammy Hunt
Casting You

Instead of starting with what you think the casting director is looking for and working backwards, start with your intuition and experience of the role and work from there, ignoring your perception of the casting director. Doing it this way not only helps you deliver a more original and more memorab...

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Richard "RB" Botto

One of the best pieces of advice I received when I was acting is - You're auditioning for you. In other words, you learn your lines, you give yourself the tools, be it a character backstory or a piece...

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Ashley Ottesen

great insights. Can't tell you how many casting directors I've talked to who see the same performance over and over again. Be true to you!

Richard "RB" Botto

Right back at ya, Tammy Hunt.

Richard "RB" Botto

Absolutely true, Ashley Ottesen. Your audition, your take on the material.

Maurice Vaughan
The “Magic Touch” in Booking Commercials

David Banks (actor and screenwriter who booked over 100 national commercials) shares advice and insight in today’s blog that can help you book commercials.

www.stage32.com/blog/the-magic-touch-in-booking-commercials-3777...

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Aaron Marcus
This 1 Tip Will Make Your Audition Powerful

This 1 Tip Will Make Your Audition Powerful

https://youtu.be/msb9wpkDEa4

Do you have any audition suggestions that

will make our auditions even better? If so,

share them with us.

Maurice Vaughan

Great audition technique, Aaron Marcus!

Brigitte Millar

Thank you, Aaron, such a good tip...love it.

Aaron Marcus

So glad you like the tip. Do you have any suggestions for auditions?

Suzanne Bronson

That's brilliant @Aaron I am so doing that from now on

Ashley Renee Smith
Don't Miss Wednesday's Ask Me Anything with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival!

Hey, Actors!

Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with Daniel Sol, Co-Founder & Co-Director of Oscar-Qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival in the Distribution Lounge! Daniel is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR questions about "Understanding The Ins & Outs Of Short Film Festivals" Don't mi...

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Maurice Vaughan

I've wondered how actors made themselves cry, Florin Şumălan. Great video for actors to check out!

Amanda Toney

Ah! That's Wendy Alane Writght - she is a Stage 32 educator who taught how to build your online brand as an actor webinar for us, it's excellent! https://www.stage32.com/education/search?term=wendy+al...

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