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Pat Alexander

Contest Coordinator at Stage 32 ♦ Screenwriter, Producer

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2 months ago

USC’s graduate acting and dramatic writing programs are now tuition-free

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-06-12/usc-graduate......

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USC's graduate acting and dramatic writing programs are now tuition-free

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-06-12/usc-graduate-acting-dramatic-writing-mfa-programs-tuition-free

The School of Dramatic Arts' MFA programs will waive tuition costs for incoming and current students starting this fall.

Tammy Hunt

Manager at Sandstone Artists ♦ Filmmaker, Manager, Producer

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2 months ago

The Importance of Emotions for Actors

“When we connect to people with our emotions we generally want two things: To be understood and/or to have the other person feel the same way that we feel. In order to have these things happen, first we must deeply feel the emotion and second, the emotion needs to be expressed in a strong and compel...

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This is exactly what has to happen in an audition. You need to walk into the room with a feeling of joy for being there and excitement that you get to share your work and yourself. If this is what is naturally being expressed, that is what the people in the room will connect to and they’ll have an immediate, positive response to you. This works both ways, as I’m sure you know. If you don’t feel connected to the material and don’t feel confident that your audition will be a strong and interesting representation of what you have to offer the role, you’ll connect with doubt and anxiety. When it’s time to work, and this goes for taped auditions as well, you need to reach out to the people watching and connect to them with the honestly felt emotions you’ve brought to the piece, expressed with power and heart.

“Expressed” is a keyword here. Remember, film and TV auditioning and acting is not so much about creating something outside of you as it is about expressing what is already inside you. The people in the room want pure emotion, honestly expressed and in a taped audition the camera demands no less. Any showing, selling, or creating outside of the self puts a wall of effort in front of you and makes it impossible for you to make the true connections that make the auditioners feel what you want them to feel. But when your connection is eye to eye, face to face, and emotion to emotion, they know they’ve met the actor who can make the audience take notice and really feel.

To connect through the eyes, body energy, facial expressions, and emotions is to so thoroughly wrap yourself around a role that you cannot be separated from it.”

- Craig Wallace is the creator and award-winning teacher of the Wallace Audition Technique

#actor #expression #technique #emotion #audition

Sam Sokolow

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2 months ago

Thanks for sharing this, Tammy Hunt!

Ashley Renee Smith

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"You need to walk into the room with a feeling of joy for being there and excitement that you get to share your work and yourself. If this is what is naturally being expressed, that is what the people...

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Brigitte Millar

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2 months ago

Yes, same here, so true. Thank you for sharing this

Tom Lapke

Director of Global Education at Stage32 ♦

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2 months ago

Upcoming AMA

I am super excited to be hosting an Actor AMA here in the Acting Lounge on June 26th. Get your questions ready about training, side hustles, the biz for actors, or anything else that you could use some input or guidance on.

Ashley Renee Smith

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2 months ago

Woohoo!!

Maurice Vaughan

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Excited for this AMA, Tom Lapke!

Sydney Summers

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2 months ago

Go Tom! Excited for this AMA!

Tom Lapke

Director of Global Education at Stage32 ♦

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2 months ago

First Julliard, then Yale, now USC...

...I like the direction that MFA programs are moving towards. What are your thoughts? How much would not having to pay tuition inform your decision to go to grad school?

*it should be noted that my grad alma mater, my beloved University of Florida, has been tuition-free, plus provides a teaching sti...

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USC's graduate acting and dramatic writing programs are now tuition-free

https://www.aol.com/news/uscs-graduate-acting-dramatic-writing-100006736.html

The School of Dramatic Arts' MFA programs will waive tuition costs for incoming and current students starting this fall.

Sam Sokolow

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2 months ago

The cultivation of talent is always a great move and elevates programs and alum, who can support said cultivation. It's a good system. I am a fan.

Ashley Renee Smith

Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Script Consultant, Producer

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2 months ago

2 FREE Stage 32 In-Person Networking Meetups This Thursday, June 13th!

Hey, Actors!

There are 2 FREE Stage 32 in-person networking meetups coming up this Thursday, June 13th! I'm including links to the meetup pages for you all below. If you live in any of these cities or are nearby, be sure to RSVP and seize this opportunity to meet with other creatives in person and he...

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Ashley Renee Smith

Head of Community at Stage 32 ♦ Creative Executive, Script Consultant, Producer

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2 months ago

Wednesday's Ask Me Anything with James Kicklighter in the Filmmaking Lounge!

Hey, All!

Don't miss out on tomorrow's fantastic AMA with James Kicklighter, Multi-Award Winning Narrative & Documentary Film Director and Producer (THE SOUND OF IDENTITY & THE AMERICAN QUESTION), and Stage 32 Thought Leader in the Filmmaking Lounge! James is sharing his time with us to answer YOUR q...

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Aaron Marcus

Actor

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2 months ago

Do you know where actors make the most money?

This might surprise you. Watch the video and learn.

Many types of acting jobs bring in additional income.

You might not be familiar with some of the jobs.

Ever heard of standardized patient work or role playing jobs?

Commercial Print work is also a great job for actors....

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Maurice Vaughan

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2 months ago

Fantastic idea for a video, Aaron Marcus! I'm sure it's gonna be extremely helpful for actors.

Aaron Marcus

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2 months ago

Thanks Maurice

Maurice Vaughan

2 months ago

You're welcome, Aaron Marcus.

Tammy Hunt

Manager at Sandstone Artists ♦ Filmmaker, Manager, Producer

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2 months ago

Social Media For Actors

You know that social media offers excellent tools to market yourself, but are you using each platform properly?

As an actor, you want to constantly strive to create an image of yourself as an interesting and relatable person. So often, though, through the misuse of social media, the blending of perso...

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You know that social media offers excellent tools to market yourself, but are you using each platform properly?

As an actor, you want to constantly strive to create an image of yourself as an interesting and relatable person. So often, though, through the misuse of social media, the blending of personal and professional comes through and it becomes difficult to showcase ourself in the appropriate light. This isn’t a rebuke on sharing parts of your life that are interesting and unrelated to acting; relating to your followers is an important part of being social. However, being consistent and molding your image is critical to gain a consistent and dedicated following.

In the entertainment industry, image and perception are (almost) everything. You should strive to show your professionalism, talent, skill set, and appreciation for working daily to make yourself a better person and talent.

Aspects of who you are and how you work to become better at your craft is very important to your social media profiles. Posting that you are at your workshop, getting new headshots, going to an audition, listening to a podcast about how to give an energetic performance every time, working on a new accent, etc., are all fantastic examples of what you could be telling your followers to boost your credibility.

This also highlights that you are serious about your work as an actor.

Focusing your time and energy is key to your online engagement. Don’t spread yourself too thin by using more than three social media accounts. You should be using social media to show followers and fans what you’re doing career-wise; it should not be the activity itself.

Don’t spend more than 15-20 minutes per day on each platform and spend it crafting what you are saying rather than mindlessly roaming around wasting time.

Spend time talking to and responding to your friends/fans to show that you hear them. Did you know that Mr. Rogers reportedly responded to every single one of his fan letters? That’s the commitment and respect he felt his audience deserved.

#actor #socialmedia #lifestyle

Maurice Vaughan

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2 months ago

Excellent advice, Tammy Hunt! I stopped responding to trolls. I realized it's a waste of time and shows a lack of professionalism.

Sam Sokolow

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2 months ago

This is great, Tammy Hunt. It really does take discipline and focus to use social media correctly for your career in entertainment. Thank you for the share!

Alan Powell

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2 months ago

some wonderful tips in here. Good share!

Amanda Toney

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2 months ago

Tammy Hunt - this is an awesome share, thank you for taking the time to post it. I want to also add that you should treat your online persona the way you would in a professional setting - your online...

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Suzanne Bronson

Acting Lounge Moderator at Stage 32 ♦ Actor, Crafty, Production Assistant, Stage Manager, Voice Artist

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2 months ago

Phoenix area actors!

June in person meet up next week

https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1979

Sydney Summers

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2 months ago

Thanks for sharing Suzanne

Mark Deuce

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2 months ago

Nice Suzanne Bronson

Tammy Hunt

Manager at Sandstone Artists ♦ Filmmaker, Manager, Producer

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2 months ago

Voice Acting Advice

- Collaborate with people who complement your skills.

Pro: Eugene Mirman (“Bob’s Burgers”)

“If what you want to do is voiceover and you don’t think you’re a great writer, there’s probably someone who’s a writer who would love somebody to perform their scenes. There’s probably an animator who would lov...

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Maurice Vaughan

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2 months ago

Great advice and insight, Tammy Hunt! Thanks for sharing them.

"If what you want to do is voiceover and you don’t think you’re a great writer, there’s probably someone who’s a writer who would love som...

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Sam Sokolow

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2 months ago

This is tremendous advice for actors and other artists looking to collaborate. I produced radio commercials at the beginning of my career and working with voice actors was such a joy and always very cool.

Ashley Renee Smith

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2 months ago

Thank you for sharing these quotes, Tammy Hunt! I love, "The best part of voiceover acting is that there are no limitations."- Maya Rudolph

Alan Powell

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2 months ago

I was a voice agent in the 90s and some of the talent I repped were incredible talents. I hade one guy who had 5 different demos - all with different voices. You’d never know it was the same person. I was going to give him 5 different names and put each name on my roster!

Suzanne Bronson

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"Collaborate with people who complement your skills." That's great advice! Thank you @tammy.

Chase Cysco

Screenwriter, Director, Graphic Designer

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2 months ago

"Henry Thomas's Audition for E.T.: Proof that when you pour your heart into something, dreams come true. 'Ok kid, you got the job.'"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA5giyG8E7g

Ashley Renee Smith

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I love E.T. so much and Henry's performance is truly incredible. I always cry at the end when he says goodbye to E.T. it gets me every time. Thank you for sharing this, Chase Cysco!...

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Sam Sokolow

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2 months ago

Wow - I almost cried all over again watching his screen test. He was SO good in E.T. Everyone was. What a special moment at the end when you hear "OK kid, you got the job." Chills!!

Brigitte Millar

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2 months ago

I love this, so touching!

Alan Powell

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The incredible imagination of a child!

Aaron Marcus

Actor

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2 months ago

These 2 Words Changed My Life For The Better

These 2 words changed my life and acting career for the better

As artists, our lives can get really crazy busy. We all juggle so many things

at once. I now use these 2 words to relax and truly enjoy and appreciate what I

am doing.

Enjoy the video: https://youtu.be/CrrWr1lQ...

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Maurice Vaughan

2 months ago

Excellent video, Aaron Marcus! It's about how we look at things.

Sam Sokolow

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This sage advice for work and for life. Thank you for sharing, Aaron Marcus!

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