The stage is no longer just a wooden floor under spotlights. In 2026, the "stage" has become a decentralized, global, and often hybrid ecosystem. While the traditional gatekeeper model—where a single agent or a handful of casting directors held the keys to a career—is fading, a new figure is rising in its place: The Sovereign Artist . Being a Sovereign Artist isn’t about doing everything yourself; it’s about owning the infrastructure of your career. It’s about moving from a p