Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? Whether you’ve been writing, filming, editing, or simply dreaming up your next big idea, I’ve got some inspiring content to fuel your passion and keep you moving forward. So grab your coffee, and let’s dive in.

First up, check out this week’s featured video: The Hollywood Reporter’s Full Comedy Actress Roundtable 2025.

Much like the shows they star in, six of television’s top actresses: Hannah Einbinder (Hacks), Jessica Williams (Shrinking), Kathryn Hahn (Agatha All Along, The Studio), Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This), Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex), and Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), careen between laughter and mic-drops in this honest, hilarious, and deeply human conversation.

They unpack their professional and personal vulnerabilities. They speak candidly about typecasting, family, and boundaries — Bell insists she won’t take roles that shoot outside L.A. because being present for her kids is non-negotiable, while Michelle Williams highlights the importance of having a supportive family when pursuing challenging material. The actresses even get into their thoughts about onscreen nudity. Einbinder opens up about what bisexual representation on Hacks means to her as a queer performer, while Hahn reflects on how acting has always been a way to say truths she wasn’t ready to voice in her personal life.

What’s remarkable here is how much of this conversation isn’t just about comedy, it’s about identity, resilience, and redefining what success looks like on their own terms. Whether you’re a writer pitching your first script, an actor finding your lane, or a filmmaker shaping a story, there’s a powerful reminder here: the details you fight for, the quirks, the truths, the risks, are what make your work unforgettable.

During my last Stage 32 Ask Me Anything, I was asked, “How do I go about getting script coverage?”

My process has never changed. With every script, I always work to make the first draft as tight as possible before anyone else sees it. I don’t hand over “vomit drafts.” I do the legwork up front so I know I’ve got something solid.

Once I’ve done my first rewrite, I go to three trusted people for coverage. Why three? It’s simple: if one person gives me a note, I take it under consideration. If two people bring up the same issue, I know I’ve got a problem worth fixing. And if all three call out the same thing? That’s a major red flag, and I want to know it before I send the script to my manager or anyone else at a high level.

The key is to separate personal opinions, like “change the dog from a German Shepherd to a poodle”, from structural or story issues. I want to know if my Act 2 is sagging, if my dialogue isn’t working, or if the stakes aren’t clear. That’s the kind of feedback that allows me to tighten the screws and get the script ready to go out into the world.

Here’s the throughline between both of these lessons: just like the actresses in the roundtable fight for the truths and details that make their performances authentic, we as writers and filmmakers need to fight for the details that strengthen our work. Feedback, boundaries, and lived experiences all shape the stories we tell.

So here’s my question for you: what’s one piece of feedback or one personal truth that you’ve held onto because you knew it would make your story stronger?

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and X @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

The Hollywood Reporter | Full Comedy Actress Roundtable 2025

RBWalksIntoABar | How Do I Go About Getting Script Coverage?

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