My focus has been on writing historical stage plays: I have recently adapted a play about a real-life murder investigation into a screenplay. I also offer playscript consultations and can create a wide range of marketing materials for performing artists and companies specializing in the arts.
Amy Drake's Lounge Discussions
Casting women to play middle age+ roles
I noticed that there is an upcoming session on writing strong roles for women. Bravo! I have no difficulty in writing strong roles for women actors--but I do have difficulty casting roles written for women over 40. How can we as a community bridge the divide between mature female actors and casting directors who seek them?
Regina Wills
- 10 years ago
Yes. Its hard to find castings for that age. Many times I end up an extra. I look younger but that doesn't matter. A guy from MTV told me to only take roles age appropriate. I never tried otherwise bu...
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Jane Macfie
- 10 years ago
Hi- Here you go! I am a middle-aged actress in Los Angeles, recurring TV roles, Broadway, film, major regional theater, member of Stage 32. janemacfie@actorsaccess.com- macfiej@aol.com thank you!
Suzanne Bronson
- 10 years ago
That's a really good question I'm 39 years old while I don't look it I say my age range is 25-35. If I say my real age, I won't get an audition. and unfortunately I can't get cast to play someone my a...
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Maurice Vaughan
- 4 years ago
Hi, Amy Drake. Nice to meet you. I don't know much about acting and casting, but I just wanted to comment that I write a lot of strong female roles (mostly main characters). I think I write more femal...
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Stage 32? why?
Sorry I don't really see the point of Stage 32 - just another disctraction from work! Who cares who is in who's network? Prove me wrong!
Gavion E. Chandler
- 11 years ago
In truth folk, it doesn't matter what you say, or how you try to justify the value of this site to this man. Responding to his pointless thread of insistent ravings that has no other point than bringi...
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Yes, agreed....let the troll let loose his shenanigans....We can just ignore him, and then he will by himself go back to his den from whence he came. :D
Angelina Carkic
- 11 years ago
Welcome Varun
Angelina Carkic
- 11 years ago
This industry depends on collaboration and support. Doesn't he realize he's 'shooting himself in the foot'?
Latest short film from 100 hour contest
Hey everyone, I just posted my latest short film called The Audition. "An actress walks down the dark, creepy streets of New Orleans on her way to an audition. She keeps her agent on the phone to keep from being too scared. What she doesn't know is a group of seedy gentlemen are following her the en...
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Kristina Hughes
- 12 years ago
That was fun! Can't help but mention that if she was using PerformerTrack she would have dumped the agent and never gone to the location in the first place. SAFETY FIRST! Looking forward to the sequel...
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haha. That's the best reaction I could ask for! Thanks, Kristina!
Absolutely! Here's my recent issue of "Hughes Happenings' http://tinyurl.com/HughesHappenings22013 Do connect w/me here if you like, though I am behind with over 300 requests...my direct contact is on...
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Armando Alejandro
- 12 years ago
Pretty good....
Steve Lareau
- 10 years ago
Really cool! Good Job!
Playwright, actor and award winning (stage) director
I am currently working on a screenplay about the life of Gustav Mahler. One of my stage plays was recently performed at a theater festival in New York and another of my plays will be part of a New York theater lab in April. I am seeking to network with others in the field.
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