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“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...
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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.
Congratulations!
Thank you for the inspiration!
Just saw this! Congratulations Omari!! This s great.
That is great news Omari! Sometimes we get encouragement vicariously through another's success.
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...
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Great advice, Tammy Hunt! Should a voice over demo reel be a video or audio file?
Thank you Tammy
Thaks for the share, Tammy Hunt!
I'm curious to learn if anyone has noticed any changes to acting auditions post strike?
Great question, Amanda Toney!
Ironically enough, I've noticed a decrease in breakdowns on casting sites
Here's my latest color...got tired of the gray.....I'm ready for something fun again!
This is our 5th interview in the "I Wish Actors Knew..." series. This time I sat down with Miracole Burns, an experienced Costumer (and cosplayer). She's done no-budget projects all the way up to the upcoming Red One (starring Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson). She's done super suits on Doom Patrol an...
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Great advice that'll save departments a lot of time and headaches, Matthew Cornwell! And great advice for actors on set in general! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Maurice Vaughan!
You're welcome, Matthew Cornwell.
I posted another interview in this series a couple weeks ago. Actors are finding these videos to be invaluable. Walking in a crew member's shoes gives a whole new perspective to being on set, and how we as actors can collaborate in new ways to make EVERYONE's job easier!
Here's our 4th and latest vid...
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Getting advice and insight from people who've done it is invaluable, Matthew Cornwell! These videos will save actors, writers, directors, etc. time, money, headaches, and so on because they're learnin...
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Thanks for the comment, Maurice Vaughan! We have 2 more interviews coming. Next up: Costumes. Then a chat with a 1st A.D.
You're welcome, Matthew Cornwell. I'll keep an eye out for those videos. I'm subscribed to the channel and have the notifications turned on.
I love this Matthew Cornwell I have always wanted to know what the duties of 1st AD, 2nd AD, DP are. How they work with the Director. It's nice to know what is happening on set when you are just "wait...
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Suzanne Bronson thanks for watching (and commenting)!
Looking for Headshot Photographer.
Hi everyone! I got a new look since I shaved my head last year.
I am looking for headshot photographer in NYC who is highly quality oriented and very experienced to help me get high end auditions and top agency/manager.
Any recommendations from agents or casting dir...
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Hey mate, look up "headshot photographers" in your area. I'm confident you'll find one, several actually, since you're in NYC.
Checkout Michael Roud in Studio City. He takes amazing headshots.
Actors Absolutely Need This In All Emails
Do you have any suggestions or information
that needs to be in the signature of an actor’s
email?
If so, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from each other....
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Great advice and idea to add a walk-through in the video, Aaron Marcus!
Thank you Maurice
You're welcome, Aaron Marcus.
In the below video, internationally recognized acting coach, movement director, and specialist in the application of the Alexander Technique, Jean-Louis Rodrigue discusses how actors can encompass the physical movement of their character in a film or stage play, including studying the screenplay and...
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Incredible share, Ashley Renee Smith! It's helpful for screenwriters to know how successful actors analyze a screenplay. I added this to my Screenwriting Videos list to go back and watch again. Thanks...
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Yes that's what I've been taught to do. Write a backstory based on the information in the script . what are your objectives, how is it this cave to be the most important moments in your life? If there...
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Does the process help you, Suzanne Bronson?
Yes Ashley Renee Smith I do.
The "Wicked Little Letters" star explained why she thinks actors need direct interaction with casting directors: "I wouldn't have gotten where I am if I'd had to do self-tapes." https://www.indiewire.com/news/general-news/olivia-colman-self-tape-auditions-disrespectful-to-actors-1234971762/
Actors, would LOVE to hear your opinion on this...
For big movies, would hope the studios aren't calling for more self tapes, as they actually have the resources to do a proper casting process. But for indies and smaller films, self tapes are actually...
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A List actors don't need to audition that would be insulting. Haha
I've definitely been asked to do rereads with notes during in-person auditions. While I've had to do self tape auditions multiple times, I don't prefer them, as I've never been asked to retape with no...
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Thanks, Darwin Reina!
Some fantastic points, Pat Alexander, as per.
I've been working in this area for past 3 years and I realize there isn't a whole lot of opportunity to reflect/discuss issues that actors have when building a character that may be particularly challenging for them emotionally/psychologically.
Unless you have a therapist, or a really great friend...
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You're welcome, Alan Powell.
This was really good Alan Powell and important to share. Thanks for sharing this!
You're welcome Leonardo. I'm curious to know if you have your own experience(s) that resonate with what I said? That is from a screenwriting writing perspective? I suppose I could ask the same of Maurice...?
Yes, Alan Powell but in it lies in the general waiting part. I wasn't always grounded in who I am so waiting to hear back on opportunities was always super tough. And then when/if I did hear back and...
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so true Leonardo! and the fact is, learning the craft of screenwriting, or acting or any craft takes time and patience and dedication. None of which is representative of our value as people. Like you said, the two are separate.
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Thank you for sharing this cool tip!
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Susanne Palm are you still based in Taiwan? I've lived there for 10 years.
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Hi Terrence! Yes, I live in Taiwan. Maybe we have friends in common? :)
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Hi again Terrence! I just checked your Facebook and we have friends in common. Just connected with you here on Stage 32.
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Susanne Palm I just accepted your connection request.