Connections | Growth | Access

Meet Jack Noonan!

A former NFL player turned actor, Jack brings strength, depth, and authenticity to every role. His credits span film, television, and stage, including My Dead Dad, One Last Thing, and the acclaimed one-man show The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?

A warm welcome to Julie Shin! An Aussie-Korean actor and NYU Tisch grad, Julie’s goal is to tell stories that resonate, making audiences feel seen, just as Lady Bird once inspired her. She’s just booked an amazing new role... more to come soon. Congrats, Julie!

Michael Marcel joins our roster! From American Gangster with Denzel Washington to leading multiple streaming features, he brings authenticity, adaptability, and undeniable presence to the screen.

Our client Alba O’Neil is on location in São Paulo, Brazil this month, working on a feature film project. You can follow her BTS updates on Instagram at @alba_off

I went to my first K-pop concert - Le Sserafim at the Forum - and walked out with a new respect for the fans. Read my take on what makes K-pop concerts so different.

Welcoming Craig Cosentino to the Roster

New York-based actor and recent Columbia graduate, Craig brings a dynamic range to dramatic and comedic roles, with the versatility to sing baritone or tenor.

Christopher Chwee and Sam Bloomstone have submitted their project to the Gold House Creative Equity Fund Pitch Program that will be held at TIFF 2025.

Devin and I are planning our next cohort of online classes - to run from August/September. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please do share this link to our class page

We’re thrilled to celebrate our incredibly talented client Kang Kim, who is on set today at the iconic Paramount Lot, filming an episode of the highly anticipated second season of Sugar, starring Colin Farrell.

Excited to share that client, Yoa Mizuno, has just signed with Trisko Talent, a top-tier agency based in Vancouver taking her international career to the next level.

Our client Peerada was recently given the option to self-tape or go live on Zoom for her audition. She chose the live read - Read the blog for more on self-tape vs. live auditions 

Next month, I’ll be heading to Busan to attend the Asia Digital Broadcasting Academy—and I’m really looking forward to learning more about short-form vertical (숏폼) content and how it’s evolving across Asia. 

We’re thrilled to announce that Upstage Entertainment is now a signatory of the Writers Guild of America (WGA).

Curious about the surge in non-union, vertical short-form casting calls? Discover why filmmakers are choosing Los Angeles for these micro-dramas and what it means for your acting career. Click here to learn more to read my latest blog post.

I attended the Sundance Film Festival again this year- it is a great chance to connect through storytelling and creativity.

Exciting news for Korean actors! I’ll be hosting an online workshop on the PLFIL casting website early next month. Stay tuned for more details. Check out their website!

Thank you to all the friends and colleagues who reached out this week. While my home and family were near the fires, we were fortunately never in danger. I’m doing my best to support friends who were affected and to honor the incredible firefighters who worked tirelessly to protect our communities.

Our actor clients have been stepping into the exciting world of voice-over. Whether it’s commercial spots, animated roles, or narrations, they’re diving headfirst into this versatile craft. Learn more here

What skills do you need to be a reader? From feeding lines to giving feedback for a film or a quirky commercial, I’m thrilled to help actors shine.

I was thrilled to see my talented client Chang Cho perform in the musical Dosan at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre; he has such an amazing voice! See Highlights Here

**Audition Alert** Our new client submitted his first self-tape! Fingers Crossed

Upstage is working with several writer clients on their pitch decks. This image is for an action movie set in Seoul and Busan.

We helped an actor client put together his demo reel using four of his old audition self-tapes. A demo reel is a vital tool in your actor portfolio. Read more about making your reel with this link. 

We connected a Korean screenwriter/director with an LA casting director and acting coach

Upstage signed actor clients to our roster! 

We are helping a filmmaker make connections while he is fundraising for the documentary "August, Again" which delves into the life of a Korean Hiroshima bomb survivor, exploring her unwavering dedication to peace.