Acting

Happy Sunday, Creative Army.  Fired up this week to bring you another edition of Coffee & Content. Let's get right after it. Every week, without exception, I receive a few dozen direct messages here on Stage 32 as well as on my Twitter & Instagram accounts from creatives looking for social media advice. Many of the curious identify themselves as introverts.  Also, without exception, I receive dozens of DM's from creatives who have no relationship with me (and many times, not even following m...

This is a true story. I was waiting to audition for a commercial. The door to the room opens, and the casting person has his arm around the guy who was auditioning before me. The actor was a big, bald guy, all muscle. The casting person was patting him on the back, telling him how great he was, and making sure they had his contact info. When I was called, I wanted to say, “Look, if you love that guy so much, I don’t even have to read for you.” Despite that feeling, in I go. The casting pe...

Adam Finer, one of New York Film Academy’s professors at the Los Angeles Campus, is a much-sought after speaker in the film industry. A former literary manager and film producer, Adam spent over a decade as a marketing executive at Universal Studios. Stage 32 caught up with him at Film Con Hollywood where offered advice on the one thing creatives need to do to get their work seen.   Click Here For Adam's Advice!       Remember, if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube page, make sur...

Happy Sunday, everyone. Back from the cold of Sundance and into the rain of L.A. Not complaining, mind you, just stating fact. A huge congratulations to all the Stage 32 educators and members who not only had films at Sundance, but were involved in some of the biggest sales up there this year. We'll be updating you on what went on with the Stage 32 family soon. For now, let's warm up with another edition of Coffee & Content. First up, it's on YouTube, but it's just audio. It's also 13 minute...

As any actor can attest, perseverance and determination are the keys to a successful acting career. Over the past five and a half years, I have used these two traits to navigate my journey through this crazy life we call show business. Case in point, I was recently cast in a project through a Stage 32 connection. The casting was a direct result of establishing a relationship with the project’s creator, discussing general information as well as their current project, and then following up to see...

As actors, how we are viewed online by potential casting directors or producers is crucial. We want our persona to match what they're looking for. So if we're seeking a role in an action film or looking to take a deep dive into a dramatic part, will having a comedic talk show or channel online derail that?   During RB's free webinar "Ask Me Anything," he dove into this question. Click the link below to hear RB's take on how we show up as actors online:   Click Here For RB's Advice!    ...

If you're an actor, you know what it's like to audition, audition, and audition again, only to sit and wait by the phone. During Richard Botto's "Ask Me Anything," a free webinar where he answers your most burning questions, one actor asked his thoughts on why she wasn't booking jobs, despite the fact that she goes on every audition possible. Without knowing her or knowing what kinds of auditions she was going after, Richard knew exactly what the issue was. Click the link below to learn why...

Spencer Robinson is a talent and literary manager at Art/Work Entertainment, as well as an educator on the Stage 32 social media platform. When we caught up with him at HollyShorts, he shared a crucial reason why other creatives should be a part of Stage 32 and Stage 32 Education.   Click Here For Spencer's Advice!       Remember, if you haven't subscribed to our YouTube page, make sure you do so you don't miss any of our announcements.   Like this blog post? Please share it on...

If you're reading this blog post, it's because you want to make the most of this platform. You want to connect with others and take things to the next level.   During RB's "Ask Me Anything" webinar a few short months ago, he answered this very question, offering three tips to help creators like you make the most of the platform to help your film or TV career. Click the link below to hear the rest of what he has to say on how to maximize your potential here on Stage 32:   Click Here For R...

Is voice acting for you? Have you been told that you have a great voice and should go into radio or voice over? If so, that is great news! You may have an untapped skill that can help you bridge the gap between your acting work and consistent income between gigs. However, before you go down this path, it’s crucial to understand what it really takes to make it in the voice over world, and if you’re going to be a hit. A great voice is crucial for voice over success, but the other half of the jou...