Our story

Every performer deserves
to be seen.

Last updated: April 2026

StagePass exists because talent shouldn't be gated behind expensive subscriptions. We're here to give every performer — from fresh grads to seasoned pros — the tools to build a career-changing portfolio.

Emily Wang, founder of StagePass

From the founder

Emily Wang

Founder & CEO

Every time I meet an actor or singer, the first story I hear isn't about their first role. It's about the thousands of dollars they spent on headshots, coaches, and submission fees before anyone saw them.

The internet was supposed to fix that. It didn't. Casting is still gated by money and connections, not talent.

StagePass is what I wish I'd had ten years ago — a place where anyone with talent can build a professional portfolio in an afternoon, for free, and actually be seen.

You deserve to be seen

You've spent years training, auditioning, and perfecting your craft. You shouldn't have to spend hundreds more just to have a place online that shows who you really are.

Your uniqueness is your superpower

Every performer brings something only they can bring. We built StagePass to help you discover and articulate that — so the right people find you for the right roles.

AI should work for you

Imagine having a coach who knows the language casting directors use, available any time you need them. That's what StagePass AI does — it helps you present yourself with confidence.

This is just the beginning

We're building the platform we wish existed when we were starting out. Every feature is designed to make your life easier and your career more visible.

What we believe

These aren't buzzwords on a wall. They're the filters we run every product decision through.

Performer-first, always

Every decision starts with one question: does this help performers get seen? If not, we don't build it.

AI assists, you decide

Our AI suggests, drafts, and coaches — but you approve every word. Your identity stays yours.

No surprises

No trials, no paywalls on essentials. Your profile, sharing tools, and booking inquiries are free — always.

Trust is earned

We don't sell your data. We don't show ads. We don't make you the product. Casting directors pay for discovery tools — not you.

Our promise

You'll never be the product.

We don't sell your data. We don't show ads. The essential tools you need to build and share your portfolio are free — today and always. We make money from optional premium features, never from charging you for the basics.

Your talent. Your data. Your terms.

The Team

Seven people. One mission.

The StagePass team in our San Francisco office

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