I'm just about to enter uni (in Australia) and planning on studying acting either as a minor or second major and am currently looking at my future career prospects. The industry in Australia is apparently closed off in general, like people more often cast who they already know, and Asian actors have it even harder because as I've read from some people, it's mostly white—probably whiter than American productions. After I graduate and probably earn a bit to live off of (with a 9-5 job), I'm considering moving to increase my Job opportunities and am wondering which would be better. I'm half-Japanese but I was born and raised in a South East Asian country and am not as well equipped for Japan, not being fluent in the language and knowing little about the culture (though I'm working on it). I'd probably have a better chance there than in Australia though, and I can actually focus on acting instead of prioritising how to make a living because I can live with my dad instead of renting. I'd probably be also highly valued with my ability to speak different languages and formal training along with possible experiences even in community theatre in au. I'm thinking it might be good even for just a few years to just at least break through the ice and have something to show for a reel, but then again, I have no idea how the industry there actually works, so I might just have as hard a time. On the other hand, I've read some posts that say Canada is a good place for Asian actors because a lot have been getting opportunities, at least compared to America. So I'm considering moving there as well, especially because it'll be closer to America and its productions. I'm not very familiar with the industry there too though, so I'm still not sure. But it seems like a better version of what I imagined my career prospects would be like in Australia so I *am* highly considering it as well. Experienced actors, what would you recommend? Any advice?
Hi all, I am a talent manager for social media influencers. One of my TikTok influencer clients, who primarily does funny character sketches, is doing very well on the platform (3.1 Million Followers). Long-term, he is interested in becoming an actor and just expressed an interest in procuring a talent agent. He has no background in acting and has not taken workshops. Is it possible to secure an agent at this stage? Do you recommend he takes acting classes / auditioning classes before searching for gigs or an agent? Any help here would be extremely appreciated as this is not my wheelhouse!
How in the HECK does anybody ever get a dang SAG waiver!! I’ve been acting for years and have built up my resume with tons of short films, student films, feature films, plays, tons of training, low budget commercials, I’ve even done a couple of roles on tv for true crime re-enactment shows. I have a website, an IMDb, a reel, professional headshots, an ActorsAccess profile and a backstage profile. Im in dozens of local Facebook groups looking for castings, I’ve done background work on big production projects including celebrities like Kate Winslet, Jason Segel, Michael B Jordan, etc. I promise I am NOT above background work. But how in the heck am I supposed to get a SAG waiver!! A lot of people say to get it from three background roles but every background job I see is just casting NON-UNION background OR SAG background so how can I even get cast as SAG when they can just cast me as non-union background? I’ve applied for SAG roles online and never get responses. I don’t know what to do anymore. Is it because I don’t have an agent yet?
I'm not one to usually post the "how do I audition for this show?" threads, but because this usually casts publicly, I'd thought I'd ask here: Has the new Power Rangers series started casting yet? I ask because I saw a few Power Ranger audition videos floating around on Vimeo these last few days, all with the same script. I know casting is pretty notorious for having open call flyers posted for these things, but I haven't been able to find one for the new season. Is Iris Hampton still casting Power Rangers? I'm an LA based actor, with high level training, a good reel/headshots, but no agent. I'm consistently meeting high level casting directors every 4 weeks though my acting class, and getting great feedback from them. I'm not getting the more coveted breakdowns tho because I'm not affiliated with an agency. I was curious if anybody had any insight on this casting? Has anyone heard anything? I know its a big no no to personally reach out to casting for auditions, but because these auditions are usually so public and widespread, I figured it may not hurt to ask.
Dear Friends, I know this is a sub for actors alone, but I feel this is the best place to ask this question. I am planning a fantasy web series, based on Greek mythology, for my YouTube channel. Finding models through agents will be disastrous considering the budget. Is there any database where I can find aspiring actors ? Please help. Thanks in advance and lots of love.
From nickiswift.com: In Cycle 7 [of America’s Next Top Model], the models were pushed to the limit in a photoshoot that was completely unnecessary and dangerous. In a shoot directed by Tyra Banks, the models were placed in a freezing pool while they attempted to pose. In the episode, viewers could see the models shake from the freezing temperature and frequently complain about it. The photographer and Banks dismissed the claims by telling them "cold is in your mind," and "this is real modeling." After countless shots, one model, CariDee English, finally asked to leave the pool as she began to convulse. She was immediately told that it was her fault for not speaking up earlier about being in pain. Other contestants accused her of being dramatic and needing attention. This episode is just another example of the contestants being pushed to their limit and then being chastised for not being able to handle it. Petition: https://chng.it/F8JrHDbKvM
Hi, I wasn’t sure if this was the right place to post this question but I’ve noticed a couple of my favorite voice actors have a similar way of sounding out certain words and wondered if there was a name for it. It kind of sounds almost like a little puff or huff of air at the end of certain words - like a breathless laugh in a way? [Here’s what I’m talking about](https://youtu.be/nVtUTRnlDBE), you hear it at around 0:32 when he says “popular” and again at 0:42 when he says “maybe”. I notice it a LOT with Brian Bloom in particular and also Jennifer Hale when she voices female Shepard. I just wondered if there’s a reason behind it, if it’s a forced thing or just simply how their voices work when doing particular characters - I thought it was a form of devoicing?
Good evening all. I’ve got a meeting with an award winning producer next week, it isn’t to talk about acting as such. I want to understand how the world of producing works so I messaged him and he wants to go for a coffee, so I’m guessing it’ll be a casual chit chat? What would be good questions to ask a producer from an up and coming actress? Help! I want to be prepared :)
So I started this convo in another Reddit post on here, but I decided to just make my own post asking because I realized I really don’t know what to do and it’s been on my mind for a while So I signed with this agency about 4/5 months ago, and I haven’t heard from him or gotten any auditions from him since I signed with him. I got a role for myself in December, and when I emailed him letting him know the good news, he never responded which made me feel like he’s probably too busy for me to keep sending him emails whenever I get a new role. Now, I want to emphasize I don’t blame my agent AT ALL for me not getting auditions, I believe he’s submitting me and working hard for me because he wants to make money off of my success too. And I know he thinks I’m talented because he wouldn’t have signed me if he didn’t see something in me. I just feel like it has to be something about my package, whether it’s my demo reel or my pictures that’s causing me to not get auditions through him. I just don’t know what it is and I don’t want him to think I’m nagging him by emailing him and asking. My fear really is just to come off as that annoying client ya know. I have done the things hes told me to when he signed me, like continue acting classes and CD workshops. The contract I also signed with them is that if I haven’t gotten any work from them in 4 months they can decide to drop me, which he hasn’t done yet so I feel like that’s a sign I guess my real question here is, I know he has a lot of other clients and is very busy, but do you think it’s okay if I do email him just like an update email once a month or every few months saying what acting classes I’m doing and what films I’m in? Do you also think it’s okay to ask him what I can change about my package? Cause he did send this group message out on ecocast on actors access saying how if we aren’t getting auditions we should probably change our pictures or re watch our demo reel, but I did that and nothing changed so I just need advice from him, someone who knows the industry well, to know exactly what I should change for me specifically. Because if it is my demo reel or headshots then I don’t wanna pay for new ones just to make the same mistakes I made in the past just to not get auditions again from them. Sorry this is long lmao this has been building up for 4 months
Hi folks, I'm an aspiring actor and I just got accepted into NYFA for their 1 year conservatory acting program. At the same time, I've also applied to the Gaeity School of Acting, Dublin, which is a 2 year comprehensive actor training program. Which of these is a better choice?
Hey y’all - this message might be a bit long, but I’m in need of some advice here. So this will be my 3rd year auditioning for most schools I already applied to. I’ll also potentially add new schools to my list (if I decide to audition for a 3rd year) Every year I usually get a few callbacks from 2-3 schools I apply to, but I never make it to Callback Weekend/ Acceptance Offers. Though I’m incredibly grateful for the great experiences and people I’ve met on this journey, I must honestly say that I’m also a bit frustrated and confused on what to do. I don’t have a BFA. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in 2017 - I’m 27 currently. Though most schools suggest you don’t need a “BFA” it seems like most of the students who are accepted DO have BFA’s. I’m concerned that it’s my lack of a BFA or training that’s holding me back. I’ve done a summer intensive, I’m currently in an acting fellowship program. I also hired an MFA acting coach this year and I also have 4-5 years of experience/ maybe about 8-10 credits on my resume (Short Film + Plays + Staged Readings) I’m wondering if I should first enroll into a 1 or 2 years conservatory program in NYC (I live in NYC) or just take a ton of acting classes with acting coaches and/or studios to help build my foundation/skills and maybe try MFA Auditions again for a 3rd go round? If conservatories should be the route next, any recommendations? Bonus Question: I applied to Yale 3 times - I know they discourage applying again after 3, but they never said it’s unacceptable
I keep thinking of Elizabeth Berkeley in Showgirls how that movie ruined her career for a long time because critics and audiences hated her acting. But in her defense, she was only listening to what the director was telling her to do. His career wasn't ruined from Showgirls. So, shouldn't the director be responsible for bad acting if they are the ones who are supposed to make sure the final cuts that stay in the film are the right picks for the final product of the movie?
Hi guys, I am trying to refer a friend of mine to the agency that I have been freelancing with for the last few years. Is there a good way to do this? I'm specifically going to be sending an email with his credits and saying that he will reach out. Thanks
I’m trying to get voice actors for a project yet I don’t know where to find them. Help would be nice. Thank you!
Hi lovely people. I scroll through this sub and read all of your wonderful stories, but something in particular has come to my attention: a lot of us actors weren't really taught about how much power WE hold in our own careers. I read people's fears about not being tall enough for a part. I read questions about what people should say to agents, how they should approach interactions, and I want to bring something into light: **Each and every one of you have everything you need to create a project yourself, without needing to impress ANYONE in the process.** [I wrote a blog post about this week or so ago](https://thenoiseroomstudio.com/blog/home-studio-design-ideas-three-keys-creating-one-that-works), that with the help of making a space in your house to help you create, you can truthfully start working on your own projects and worry less about what "big producers" think of you and more about what YOU truly want in your career. I just want to remind everyone in here that there's a bigger purpose to what you're doing. Don't let these "big decision-makers" cloud your vision of how capable you are of getting what you want, with or without them liking you. ;)
This is so frustrating. In 2020, I had a pin, check avail, and what seemed to be an offer. 2021 and onwards, I’ve gotten requests for tapes but have not heard any feedback. And these are places where I’m a resident local and with CDs I’ve read for before. This question was actually asked on the Audrey Helps Actors newest episode, but the answer still didn’t make it any palpable. I miss in person auditions!!
https://imgur.com/a/YjHuAoK As per the backstage post I was supposed to get paid but I never received payment or signed anything. I was a day player role but I was only needed on set for maybe 4 hours. This is my first time so I’m unsure if I’m even supposed to be paid. For clarification, I’m an actor and was hired to be a day player. I did have a couple of lines for my character as well.
Hi everyone, I’m new to Reddit and just found this feed. Not sure if it’s appropriate to share but I saw some of the posts and thought it could be useful. I host a podcast which is basically about the journey to making it as an actor. This podcast isn’t about interviewing people who have made it and are A lost celebs like so many podcasts but about giving useful tips and hearing stories from people about the struggle, how they deal with the depression etc. If this promo isn’t allowed please feel free to delete but it’s something I’m proud of and thought it may be useful to some. Thanks. [Actors Making It](https://www.actorsmakingit.com/episodes)
23NB, I'm doing acting studies in France and I start to put my life in question a bit. I don't know how it is for you, but here in France we have a really specific system for acting and art studies. I'm in a "conservatoire", that provide free art studies at a great level, after an heavy selection among candidates. Took me 3 years to get into the one of my native city, did 3 years there, around 15h/week of showing scenes, rehearsing plays, getting feedback from teachers, and working on it alone or with my classmates the rest of the time. There I did my "cycles", and my goal was to get into a professional class, with 25-35h/week of classes and lots of masterclass with professionals. And it's done, after an other heavy audition, I got into a professional class in a different city, I'm there since last October. BUT, I learned when I came, that this isn't the end of the path. All my classmates are trying these "national schools of theater", there's 13 of them in France. Usually, they do one audition every 3 years, with 700 to 7500 candidates each time for 10 spots. This year, I'm trying 3 of them. If you get in, it's another 3 years of study. For now, I did one of these big audition, and it was super depressing. You rehearse your scenes for 2 month, pay 150 euros for audition fee and train ticket, to be exactly 5 minutes in front of the jury and leave. You have no reviews or feedback, 30 lucky ones are taken for the second round of the auditions, the rest of us just need to try again. While I'm doing that, I'm wondering. There's plenty of people my age that are already successful actors in cinema. For public theater here in France, they only take these peoples that get out of these national acting schools, tailored to fit the criteria of this or this public theater. The studies are great, in a way, all the masterclass are really useful, and I know how lucky I am to be where I am already. But the rest of the time, we don't really work on plays, only these 3 minutes scenes, over and over again, for the contests. I'm wondering if I'm losing my time, losing my youth, losing my need for art and creativity, by solely focusing on these studies that are maybe taking me nowhere, because most people don't get into these national schools. I think I would love to have some insight from outside this box, does this seem dumb to you? Am I on a good path, or am I just losing time in a small box? I sometimes think that at this point, I would learn more by moving to Paris and starting working right now. But also, you can't try these national schools after 25 years old, so I guess I might regret it if I leave. How your studies were? How long they were? Now, looking back at it, do you think it really made you what you became, or you learned more by just working? Thank you for giving a bit of guidance to a confused young actor.
Hi. I’m a 19 y/o actor and I’m just starting out with this. I have no experience besides some extra work and my undergraduate degree I’m currently doing. Is there any advice anyone can give me with starting out?
I always see kids and teens on movie and tv shows as well as broadway, and I’m curious what the next step for me is if I want to become an actor. I’ve been doing theater for almost 5 years and I love it with all my heart. I cant see myself doing anything else as a dream career. My mom says to just wait for college and stuff because that “makes it easier” but if I let her see that I was really serious about it, she just might let me start early. What are some tips to start being serious about acting at a young age?
Hello. I am new to the city and I was wondering if there is a group of actors or aspiring actors in Toronto in which I can join in. I would love to meet people in the same field and talk about it. If there is anyone let me know. Thank you
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Does anyone on here know much about these private agent appointments offered by One on One and Actors Connection? Has anyone had any luck or know of someone who has? Seems like a great opportunity to meet some great agents but can’t help but feel this is just a major money spinner
I'm a background actor in LA. I haven't been doing this long enough to know when the slow periods are. Are there certain months when you expect bookings to be sparse? Any months where you expect to be booking well? I'd like to know what to expect so I'm ready for it (emotionally and fiscally).
I understand that as a foreigner with a student visa, you can only study there but you can't find work. After graduating and before the student visa expires, are there any ways you can get a job as an actor in that country? Even with connections and mentors there?
i noticed a majority of actors nowadays keep their unibrows. a simple google search and barely zooming into their photos and you’re able to easily see many hairs in between their eyebrows. the reason i ask this is i thought that hollywood stars are expected to be well groomed, clean shaven; basically looking as handsome as extremely possible — and those little unibrow hairs on a majority of actors nowadays seems to go completely against the picture perfect hollywood look. have things changed recently that prompted actors to not groom and remove their unibrow hairs? is leaving the unibrow hairs, albeit not your typical super hairy looking unibrow, the “in thing” nowadays?
Hello, as the title suggests, I'm working on a game that focuses heavily on the story and will rely on the performances of its actors. So with that, I'm looking for someone who has heavy experience within the dramatic acting world. Preferably someone who has acted in dramatic pieces before (stage, film, tv, other games). We have 4 characters to cast: ( 3 females who are POC and one genderless (and no ethnicity) character.) (Yes, you will be paid!) If you're an actor, voice actor, or both, and you think you would be a good fit, please send me a DM with your reel and we can go from there. Plus, if you live in the Los Angeles area, that's even better. (not required) (Hopefully, this is enough info! If you have any questions or concerns, go ahead and shoot me a message!)
I notice I am getting less auditions due to my union status but what does this even mean? Any actors who have joined sag that fill this way. I was so excited at first but now I feel stuck.
During the pandemic, I built a platform for actors to ask questions and get feedback from the esteemed in their craft. I’m looking for a few aspiring actors to try our beta (for free). You can expect to get private video feedback on your submitted acting work :) Years ago, I created a mental health app, and Reddit was wonderfully helpful in the early days. Any interest this go-around would be appreciated. Thanks!
I know people say to choose roughly 15 second clips of multiple different scenes for actors access, but my question is…how do you decide which 15 seconds to use? I mean..15 seconds is a really short amount of time… do you try and choose 15 seconds that show something super specific? Or 15 seconds of range in the scene? I don’t really know exactly how to word this haha but was hoping for others thoughts on how they chose which parts of the scene are best to put on actors access! Thank you:)
What book or video series or teachers do you recommend? What in the script about the character tells you whether they seem to be Gliding versus Wringing? Is there a book that explains the clues that are in the text that lead to which effort would fit?
Hello everyone, I have been wanting to become an actor for a long time but I need some classes in order to do so. Does anyone know any good acting classes in LA that they can recommend?
Just curious, does anyone here have any experience on the audition process for big streaming services like Netflix for their lead roles? I know for network TVs it’s usually, pre read, audition, producers, then network and then studio test. I know in streaming they don’t make you “test” because it is not a pilot- so is it usually audition, callback, producers? or a chem read? I know each project is probably case by case, just very curious about the various levels we as actors need to clear, and if anyone has ever gotten that far, can share the info!
I'm a 21 y/o actor who looks like a 16 y/o who found my love for the art late in high school. I want to be as invested in this community as those around me, but it's been four years since I've been on stage acting. I've auditioned for everything locally that I possibly can, even across my state. I have a resume and years of experience, I've taken and passed with flying colors college-level acting and directing classes, I've been on the technical side of shows, and I've had professional training from multiple professors and vocal directors. What the actual crap am I doing wrong if I haven't gotten so much as a callback within four freaking years? I'm so incredibly tired of seeing the same copy/paste "Thanks for auditioning, unfortunately----" emails. I've auditioned for two separate college theatres, a well-known community theatre, and a more professional theatre in my city. Around 43 shows collectively throughout four years, and absolutely nothing but half-hearted, emailed apologies. I don't want to see comments saying I should suck it up and move on. I want to know what I'm doing wrong. Actual advice is appreciated. I just need to know what's wrong with me that I literally cannot see in myself for theatre companies to practically avoid considering me for literally anything. Please help, I'm in desperate need of direction and advice.
I posted a couple of years ago asking for advice for my son who aspires to be an actor. After much deliberation he decided to get a degree in theatre. We know college isn't necessary to become an actor, but it is the path he has chosen for various reasons. He has narrowed his choices down to 3, and I do not have much knowledge to help guide him in his decision. His final three schools he is debating between are UT Austin (BA Theatre Arts/emphasis in performer's process), Texas State (BFA Production and Performance), and University of Evansville (BFA Performance). As this point the financial aspect of each is pretty similar. He just want him to get the best experience and hone his acting skills. We don't know how to determine which school will be best suited to help him grow as an actor. Anyone have knowledge of these programs to provide an informed comparison?
What are some jobs that actors can do to pay rent & survive in LA? Any suggestions??
I've been struggling with this for a few months now. I'm an unrepped actor in LA. I'm SAG-E. I'm booking non union commercials, with big brands. I've booked 4 these last 3 months. (all online, or pre-roll ads, no TV) . They've been paying my rent. I have great headshots, I'm getting 3-6 auditions a week. I'm doing improv at the big schools here in LA, commercial classes with the top commercial teachers, etc..... But for the absolute life of me, I can not get a commercial agent and I feel so defeated. I have friends who have never booked anything and are signing with massive commercial agencies, and I am SO happy for them, but I can't figure out why I can't even get a meeting with boutiques. I know this is kind of a vague post, but I don't want to give away my identity on reddit by plastering my materials for people to analyze, so I come with just a single question: Commercial headshots... should they be bright backgrounds and big smiles, or is that a thing of the past? I'm not having trouble getting called into commercial rooms, I'm having trouble getting an agent. Maybe they see my headshots and think they're not commercial enough, so they don't even bother? They're more theatrical, but still smiley. They are very "typed". Small town girl, office intern, trouble young adult, etc. Should I get new headshots with brightly colored backgrounds and fun clothing, specifically for commercials and ham it up? Has anyone ever had this problem before?
Hey my fellow actors, Just wanted to ask what are the top 5 essential films for aspiring actors to watch? I want some films with top tier acting performances. Thanks
Hey guys. It feels pretty cringe-worthy to accuse someone of being jealous, which is essentially what this post is, but I am starting to feel like that's just what the case happens to be. I have a pretty close group of friends that I graduated college with, and they all are accomplished, stand up men who all work in highly respectable fields - banking, law, software, etc. I on the other hand, am an actor, (of course) alongside a few other side hustles to keep my income consistent in-between jobs. Over the last two years or so, I've gained a considerable amount of attention in regards to my work, relative to when I was in college. As of recently I star on a popular HBO series that most of you have probably watch or have heard of. Like you can probably assume, we share plenty of mutual friends, as we attended the same university and graduated in the same class. I'm starting to feel like they see the attention I occasionally receive from our other peers as a reason to resent me or try and bring me down. For example, sometimes they tend to bring up my past mistakes out of nowhere. (For ex, randomly out of nowhere bringing up some of my less-than ideal habits, or how cheated on my ex while we were in our early 20's in college) The only explanation that I come up with is that they want to make me feel less-than for whatever reason. Being that we are mostly open about our finances, I know that I do earn a bit more altogether than my peers, but not by a significant number. We are all fairly high earners for our young age, so I've never assumed it has anything to do with money. I really hate to make this a point but, I also usually do tend to have the better luck with women on group outings and such. Anywho, I just want to make sure I'm not drawing up irrational, self-absorbed conclusions or that this is just a normal gag of typical male friend groups. I spent most of my time reading, working and studying so these are really the only friends I interact with on a regular basis. Has anyone else ever felt the same way in regards to having close friends who are not working in the film/entertainment/acting industry?
I know as actors we're not supposed to be so high maintenance, but I'm just a little annoyed that on set hairstylists never seem to be able to get my hair right. On low-budget productions without hairstylists, I actually seem to look more presentable because I can style myself before coming. But hairstylists for film shoots always never really seem to understand my hair type, would spend a long time styling it and adding layers and layers of product until its stiff as rock and something of a mess, and then wonder why they can't style my hair nicely. It does affect my performance when I'm walking around set looking much different from how the crew saw me during auditions, and getting raised eyebrows. Not really inclined to add the footage into showreels too. Would I be too much of a diva to request to hairstylists to allow myself to do my own hair (under their supervision of course)?
I hope some of you can lend me some valuable and interesting suggestions. There’s a local casting call for a short film and they want actors to submit a short monologue. Plot: Drama that follows Isaac on his last day of living, when he unknowingly comes across the angel of death who gives him the kiss of death. Character (I’m auditioning for): Male, any ethnicity, 20-25 He is philosophical and intelligent beyond his years, and is always aware of his surroundings. Though always on alert, he can’t help but fall victim to his environment. — I was thinking of a Donnie Darko type character for a monologue. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated(: under 3 minutes please
Hi friends — I have a question regarding motivation of my character and a way that’s playful for my actor and the character’s inferiority. The story is about a student turning in their frat brothers to the school after several sexually assaults a girl at a campus party. The issue I’m fighting is that for me — this story is about the struggle to do the right thing, the social stigmas that will come and loss of relationships for speaking up — but right now I don’t feel like there’s tension enough, and so “doing the right thing, speaking up” feels boring. I don’t want to complicate the story, but are there any tricks or ideas to adding conflict to internal character driven decisions so my actor can really express and explore and playable action. I’d love to add a “ticking clock” but I don’t think the premise allows for one besides the “stress” of knowing the right thing to do and holding back. The only idea I thought of was that the character could have a sister that was also assaulted years prior and creating a personal connection to the issue and why they speak up and snitch on their frat friends.
I've been with my first agent for a few years now, and I've always been told they're a starter agency. They've gotten me work, but the truth is that my agent has way too many clients and has dropped the ball on several things. I've got a foot in the door, having done a few commercials and a supporting film role. I'm ready to move on. I've been applying for different agencies and really only gotten a couple responses. One of those has been a newer agency that's actually based in my market of Atlanta, but so far has mostly represented Broadway actors in New York. I had a Zoom meeting with the owner. She asked me questions about the CDs I have a relationship with and what type of shows I could see myself in. She seemed knowledgeable about the market, and we talked about all the top CDs. She said they're looking to beef up their Atlanta roster and that their focus is Theatrical. A few things kinda give me pause, though: 1. They're a SAG-AFTRA franchised agency, and she told me they don't usually accept non-Union talent. This is Atlanta. Georgia is a "right-to-work" state and primarily deals in commercials and costar roles. The vast majority of actors in this market aren't Union because commercials, the bulk of our work, are almost exclusively non-Union. We're often told, even if you're eligible, hold off until the last possible moment. I am SAG-E after getting a Taft-Hartley for working background on a SAG Industrial last year, and I do like the idea of belonging to a franchised agency and becoming SAG in the long term, but as a working actor in the Southeast with limited credits, I don't plan on joining anytime soon. 2. I looked up the agency on IMDb Pro, and I don't see any other local actors that I recognize, nor do the actors I do see have many recognizable theatrical credits. She said she had about 100 clients, but it appears they're mostly on Broadway. Only 29 showed up on IMDb. She seemed to know who local Casting Directors were when we talked (Atlanta and the Southeast really only have so many), and she said that the agency is actually based in Atlanta, but the focus has been in New York since she used to be a Broadway actor herself. 3. She said they encourage Managers, and if you have questions about your career that's really who you should be talking to. Again, working in the Southeast, this is mainly a commercial and costar market. Most actors that primarily work here wouldn't have managers. I've always heard it said you need something to manage before you hire a manager, and it makes a lot more sense to hold off until you're booking guest star and recurring roles. 4. She offered me a contract pretty much immediately. She said that she didn't have a lot of talent in my age range (I'm mid 30s, but play younger), and she said I have a lot of versatility and she could see me in a number of different worlds, which is flattering, but I also know I have my type. I'm a character actor with some everyman vibes. Even though I still look pretty young I'm a darkhorse candidate for a lot of middle aged roles (in case they decide to cast younger) or the office drone type or I do well in period pieces from the 50s - 80s. When all is said and done I have one theatrical credit from four years ago, a supporting part in a horror film with a B-list actress in the lead that made its way to Netflix. Everything else I've booked, or even had callbacks for, has been Commercials and short films by local independent filmmakers. So, I'm thinking that she doesn't really know the market and she's pretty much looking for any warm body to fill up her roster. I'm not sure that's what I want or where I need to be to take the next step in my career. My immediate goal is to book my first costar, which I could still do with my current agency until someone better and more established offers me something. However, perhaps my doubts are unfounded. What do you guys think?
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I am a sorta successful electrical engineering student and I love what I am doing. But evet since I heard the voice of gollum from lord of the rings, voice acting has become my passion. I think I am good at putting emotion into my voice and making variety of different sounds. The problem is, I have rhotacism which means I can't pronounce the R letter correctly. It is not so bad, I can say 40% of the words with R letter but the rest hard for me to say and doesn't sound right. I can get voice therapy to strenghten my vocal cords that may help with the rhotacism but I don't have enough time to do that due to my harsh engineering career. I am willing to burn all the bridges and get into voice acting if I can be sure that my rhotacism can be cured. Can I have a career even If I can't fix my disorder? TLDR: I can't say R properly, Can I have a career as a voice actor?
Some of my most recent bookings play the secrecy game TOO much. What I mean is that they don’t even send me call sheets. No sides until I get to my trailer. Just like how the grips or electricians need the call sheet to prep what and how they will plan their day, actors need the same thing! I had this happen for a _commercial_. Like dude, no ones gonna leak a dang commercial!! Cmon now… I can skirt by because my roles are small in the grand scheme of things but it’s so annoying to be treated like some kid who can’t handle responsibility. We’re hired for a job, so give us the tools to do the job. Another booking I got recently sent me the entire script even though I only have 1 line. I appreciated it. Anyone else feel this?
I submitted to a management agency in January because this manager ive been following on twitter for a while said in a post that he just signed an actress with no credits. Saying that credits don't really matter. I have been waiting to submit to this management but when I saw the post I was like, "Why not submit now?" I have some credits (not big credits). I sent in my materials and heard nothing back. I didn't really care because thats common until I saw that they did see my materials. Like damn, I can't even get a simple meeting? At this point I feel like I can't even be picky anymore because of my type. I think it feels worse because management is more personal. Like you don't see worth in me at all? Any advice would be appreciated. I would also like to add, please do not leave just encouraging words. I learned in therapy I don't take well to encouraging words without advice or tools.
I have experience (went to school and all that and booked gigs) and have a mid tier agent in the city. What studios do you go to? I haven’t been in an actual class in a while, but have been doing so privately. I’m currently choosing between ProActors Lab and LB Studio, but I need to know more about them. Any insight on these studios, or even recommendations?
Perennial actor problem, I've been with an agency (NYC) for about nine months and they've gotten me enough auditions to keep me on the hook, til about three months ago. I emailed to see if there was anything I could do on my end to make myself more marketable and they wrote back with my February submission report and said they'd try a different main headshot for me to see if that helped shake things up. They'd submitted me to 68 roles, tons of recognizable things I would have been *thrilled* to read for, mostly costar from what I could tell which is totally what I should be targeting right now anyway. Zero auditions came out of that. This is a really small agency so I have no idea if they're just not getting considered in their submissions, or whether there's something about me or my materials that isn't cutting it. My contract is up in May so I'm trying to decide if it's worth sticking it out with them longer or chasing someone else. I got them through a big mailing last year and no one else really gave me the time of day, so... I'm a white guy late 30s/early 40s, plenty of training and a full resume, just not with recognizable film/TV credits. It's all shorts & webseries & Off-Off theatre & self-produced stuff. Any thoughts? Stay or chase someone else? Or is there a way to even figure out why I'm not getting seen that I haven't considered?
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