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Stage 32 · 17 Feb 2026
Hello Stage 32! I am the manager for Igor Elovskih, a world-class actor and pioneer of the "Neuro-Cinema" method. Igor holds a world record of over 1,500 Official Selections at international film festivals. We are here to connect with established Directors and Producers for Remote Feature Film roles. Why Igor? Genre: E…
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
When you’re trying to get into character, you’ve gotta nail down the 5 W’s. It’s basically the quickest way to stop 'acting' and start actually being the person.Who: Who are you even playing? Who’s in the room with you, and how are they messing with your head?What: What’s actually going on? What are you doing with your…
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
We all have different backgrounds and different training. We have different ways of approaching a character and different interpretations of the same character. So actors:What does it mean to "find your truth" in a performance? Is it about being yourself, or finding a version of yourself that fits the character?For me…
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
Few actors have been in more great movies, and brought such integrity and authenticity to every single role. Wow - what a career. What's your favorite Robert Duvall movie of all time? I have a big list, but I have to start with "The Godfather". What's yours?
Stage 32 · 16 Feb 2026
2 Business Strategies Acting Schools Don't Teachhttps://youtu.be/_XX-CVjMrigIf you made interesting business decisions that helped your career, share them here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 13 Feb 2026
Dear Heart Players,I don't know about you, but as I went to acting summer camps, got my BFA, and continued studying, working, and learning as an actor, this one phrase was repeated "ad nauseum":"Create your own work"Right? And, to be frank, it irritated the living daylights out of me! I thought it was ridiculous, that…
Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2026
As artists, there many things that inspire us. We have other actors/writers/directors who we look to as role models or are on a career trajectory that we would like/admire. So I ask you fellow actors, who is your biggest role model or inspiration in the industry and why? For me, early on I would say Meg Ryan. She playe…
Stage 32 · 12 Feb 2026
Surrealism has been a significant influence on acting, particularly in the realm of theatre. It encourages actors to explore the subconscious mind and access new emotional depths, leading to more authentic and innovative performances. With A.I algorithms being programmed to take over the creative processes of the craft…
Stage 32 · 11 Feb 2026
I’m honestly heartbroken writing this.James Van Der Beek has passed away at 48 after his battle with colorectal cancer. Hollywood is pouring out tributes, and reading them has been both beautiful and devastating. Sarah Michelle Gellar called it “a huge loss,” Chad Michael Murray spoke about his humanity and impact, and…
Stage 32 · 10 Feb 2026
February...is moving fast, y'all. Alla vamos gente...actores! Pregunta:What's that performance, in Spanish we call it "la interpretacion", which translates as "interpretation" , that just fires you up, and makes you remember why on Earth, you would ever want to be an actor?I actually like "interpretation" way better,…
Stage 32 · 9 Feb 2026
I just watched The Hollywood Reporter Actor Roundtable, and it’s one of those conversations that feels less like a panel and more like a masterclass in why people keep choosing this career, even when it’s brutal.Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OK0nnxG6dU This roundtable brings together Adam…
Stage 32 · 9 Feb 2026
No Acting Experience? 2 Resume Secrets That Get You Noticed By Casting Directors & Agentshttps://youtu.be/CZ7jKMNsSgsAre you creating an acting resume, but don’t have much experience? Let us know if you have any interesting special skills on your resume. Share it here and on the channel so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 9 Feb 2026
Are you checking yourself while you’re speaking or acting? Do you think about what others might think of you?
Stage 32 · 7 Feb 2026
does anyone know or have experience sites that hire voice acting? I am starting to look into it.
Stage 32 · 6 Feb 2026
When actors don't get auditions, they usually assume one of two things: they're not talented enough, or the industry is unfair.Neither is usually true.What's actually happening is simpler — and fixable.Every time a casting director puts an actor forward, they're making an unspoken promise to the director: "This person…
Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026
From phone booth to the big screen. The self-tape that landed Odessa A'zion her role in MARTY SUPREME.(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7YYRo0VzEY)
Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026
The mind is ready and suddenly there’s fog. Where would you say stress begins?
Stage 32 · 5 Feb 2026
Most actors walk into auditions thinking:“Am I good enough?” “Will they like my choices?” “Do I look right for the role?”After nearly forty years directing actors, I can tell you: We’re not thinking about any of that. < div> The real question in every audition is:“Will this actor make my job easier — or harder?”If you’…
Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
https://youtu.be/KlYl9jaHM3g
Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
Are there rituals or routines that you do before stepping on stage or in front of the camera? What is the last thing you do before your entrance? I always put myself in the moment before. Where am I coming from? Why am I going here? I would love to hear your answers.
Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
IT COULD GO EITHER WAY….Anthropologist Irv Devore used to tell his class: if two human beings look into each other’s eyes anywhere on earth for more than six seconds, then either they’re going to have sex or one of them is going to kill the other one. “How Common Knowledge Shapes the World” with Steven Pinker On STAR T…
Stage 32 · 4 Feb 2026
When your heart is beating, your breath is going faster and all you can think is “please don’t shake”.Do you know such situations when it’s your turn?
Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026
The Masterpiece of My Life – Why Acting Is More Than Just a Puzzle Have you ever felt like a single puzzle piece placed into a box filled with images that were never meant to be yours?As an actor, I know this feeling intimately. We spend years trying to fit into other people’s visions, serving roles, sanding down our e…
Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026
A few days ago, on January 30th, the lady of comedy we all know as "that mom" from "Home Alone", "Beetlejuice", "The Studio", "Schitt's Creek", among just a few shows and movies she graced us with, passed away.There are many, many articles spotlighting her life's work, and her story, but I didn't want another day to pa…
Stage 32 · 3 Feb 2026
Do you know that? When was your last moment of pressure?
Stage 32 · 2 Feb 2026
(https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-01-22/ethan-hawke-blue-moon-best-actor-oscar-nominations-2026)
Stage 32 · 2 Feb 2026
Submitted 20+ Times, Still No Auditions? Try These 4 Things That Actually Workhttps://youtu.be/Fg530g2ayTEHave you ever had 20+ submissions with no auditions? What did you do to help make more auditions happen? Share it here so we can learn from you.
Stage 32 · 2 Feb 2026
one of the biggest pitfalls when it comes to performance and visibility.Where do you encounter this “be more confident”?
Stage 32 · 31 Jan 2026
Has anyone watched The Smashing Machine? What did you think? Did you also happen to catch Matt Damon's take on it and how he dissected Dwayn's choices on how he played the part? Absolutely fascinating and ever so true. We all take from our own experiences and then meld it into a part when the character asks us to. Acti…
Stage 32 · 30 Jan 2026
So many people are sad today on hearing that Catherine O'Hara has died. Rest in peace!
Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2026
I'm a SAG-AFTRA actor with several credits on my resume for TV, film, new media. I also moved to an area with little filming and a lot of theater. I've no theater credits. Do I try to rearrange my current resume or hand it in as is? Under training, I do have scene study. I've worked on Richard from Proof, Rothko from R…
Stage 32 · 29 Jan 2026
Actors, performers, artists...How many times have you questioned yourself? Your worth? Your reflection in the mirror?"Oh, I need to look perfect, so I'm not ready for this audition, they'll see I haven't gotten my roots done...""Maybe I'll do it tomorrow, I'm not sure I have the analysis perfect on the script...or I ju…
Stage 32 · 27 Jan 2026
Believe in yourself and enjoy the process. Here's some excellent tips for your acting career: https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/the-best-acting-advice-from-the-cast-of-bridgerton-79806/
Stage 32 · 27 Jan 2026
Knowing everything doesn’t make you feel safe.. it needs your inner strength.
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
I wanted to share this video because it offers a fantastic acting breakdown of how performances truly come alive through contrast, especially in ensemble work. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyIIAXb2Xd8Using One Battle After Another as a case study, the video digs into how Paul Thomas Anderson gives…
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
External impact is not the starting point. It is the result.
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
Actors: This Revolutionary $Billion Filming Format Hires Union And Non-Union Actors https://youtu.be/vfoxkH-iOfI Have you ever worked on a Vertical/Micro Drama? If so, share your experience here.
Stage 32 · 26 Jan 2026
Just wondering how it would be, to write your own screenplay, takes part in the directing and playing a role in the movie. Hope you understand me?
Stage 32 · 24 Jan 2026
I would love to hear from those of you who have had a lot of auditions. I know this answer will be helpful to those just starting out, and the lurkers. I, personally, would also love to know. I haven't had as many auditions as I used to, and with it being self submission now, the times have changed. Nevertheless, pleas…
Stage 32 · 23 Jan 2026
I just shared this on my page and thought it might resonate here as well. It’s a piece of advice that stuck with me early on and continues to influence me in all areas of filmmaking.Early in my acting career, someone told me: don’t sit idle in the holding area—educate yourself. Observe quietly, don’t interfere, and ask…
Stage 32 · 22 Jan 2026
Good evening, friends and comrades : )Late night post, as the year kicks off officially, and time zooms by, my days flowing full of work, challenges, and much joy!And because of this momentum, I've realized something, that has changed the way I begin an audition, before I get into position, set up the tripod, and press…
Stage 32 · 21 Jan 2026
THE FIRST STONE – A MANIFESTO FOR MOMENTUMWhy mastery begins the moment we stop waiting.Over the years, I’ve noticed a pattern — not only in my own journey, but in countless conversations with actors, writers, directors, and producers across different countries and markets. Most of us don’t get stuck because we lack ta…
Stage 32 · 21 Jan 2026
As an actor, I used to fall victim to this all the time. Namely, "what does casting want?" or "what does the director want?" In all honesty, I still can go down that rabbit hole. But what I've come to learn from experience (including running a taping service for 15+ years) is that it's a fool's errand to approach your…
Stage 32 · 20 Jan 2026
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpaUpINYdPQ)
Stage 32 · 20 Jan 2026
3 Steps to Getting An Agent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WD5jCqZPjA How did you get your agent? Let us know by sharing your thoughts here.
Stage 32 · 19 Jan 2026
Hello Actors of Los Angeles! This Thursday is the first SCRIPT SHUFFLE of the year. It's a great time, and we hope you can make it! https://www.fakeidproductions.com/event-details/script-shuffle-january
Stage 32 · 17 Jan 2026
https://youtu.be/fSKvmXRAVLg
Stage 32 · 16 Jan 2026
Cut!The moment right after the last shot, the "martini shot"...right after a stellar audition, callback, a rehearsal...and especially when standing on stage to take your bow...There's so much flowing within our emotional, energetic, and psychological systems. We work diligently to be open and ready to embrace the story…
