Anyone here have experience in creature work? I find this to be an interesting niche in the world of acting and have been wanting to aim my pursuits in that direction. I’m wondering if anyone has anecdotal experience to share or knows how an actor would even break into this type of career? Does it mostly come down to your look or appearance? Is there training that goes along with this kind of discipline?
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Apart from pursuing the industry staples (film, tv, voice, theatre), what other types of jobs are people out there doing? We have a pretty unique skill as performers and I feel like sometimes actors aren't aware of the types of acting adjacent gigs available to them. In my city, we have a well-known medical school that does simulations for training and evaluated situations. That means a lot of work for actors believe it or not! I work as an SP (standardized patient) and I get anywhere between 5-30 hours of work a week. It dies down in the summer, which is great because that's when the industry is at high time for us anyways. The best part is that the administration is so understanding of taking time off for auditions, so it never feels stressful to do that when I need to. I've also done murder mystery dinner theatres. Those are fewer but pay pretty good and you get a free meal. I get to play a bunch of zany characters, which is fun. It really stretches me as a performer because 50% of the audience isn't really paying attention so it feels a bit like Shakespearean to have to fight to be heard and move the story along. Curious to hear your experiences!
So, my wife will basically be the body double for the leading actress in just about any shot that doesn't need a direct look at the lead's face, as well as a big dance scene, since my wife is highly trained in dance. She will not be a stunt double, as far as we know, as they never asked her to do that, and it was never discussed in her meeting about it. We figured it's a great opportunity for her to watch & learn from master actors doing their thing, network her ass off (and become friendly with the casting director), and earn a bit of cash in the meantime. They even said she should learn the lines -- is she going to need to feed lines to costars, do you think? Any advice or info about these situations is greatly appreciated!
> You’re Not Going There to Get a Job. You Are Going There to Present What You Do. You Act. And There It Is. And Walk Away. * [Brian !Cranston](https://actingmagazine.com/2018/06/bryan-cranston-dont-audition-to-get-the-job/) I've noticed a recent uptick in anger/despair/frustration posts about the lack of feedback/booking that's the current zeitgeist of the industry at large. As far as feedback is concerned... why are you giving up your power by seeking validation for your abilities from those that would hire you? If you want feedback your source should be from class work, your agent and/or manager... those are sources whose livelihoods rely on your success, and who are oftentimes more than willing to give feedback. The CDs, directors and producers aren't there to provide validation, they're being paid to do a job: shoot something. As far as booking is concerned... you need to try to have a paradigm shift on how you view success in this field, otherwise all that will happen is all that jealousy, rage and frustration will build up to a breaking point where you decide to leave the industry. Stop comparing yourself to others or looking at your booking rate as a metric of progression. You know what are good metrics to use? Being called in over and over by the same casting director for progressively larger roles, as well as callbacks/recalls/holds/pins/etc. That means that they recognize that you have ability, as gatekeepers for productions, and are opening the gate for you. Don't be frustrated if they bring you in multiple times for multiple roles on the same show/movie! That simply means that they believe in you and your abilities and are just trying to find the best fit for the production. When CDs stop bringing you in... that's when you should start being worried. Until then, just keep doing what you're doing and once you're done with a tape/audition just throw it away and move on to the next thing... #TL;DR: Focus on process and not outcome in order to have the mental fortitude to continue on that long winding path. * Source - a professional actor who's been at this for a couple of decades and watched too many people rage quit in that time... out of many I've met along this journey only a handful are still actors.
Hey all, I've got 10+ years of experience working in the biz, but newish to LA and trying to get into a good class. Several reputable studios here seem to operate with an "everybody starts in the same class" mentality. I've looked at Lesly Kahn, G Charles Wright, Graham Shiels. There's some mention of "placement" at some of those, but it's a little vague, seems like just different groups in the same class level. Maybe this is an old-school thing or a different market thing, but I've studied at studios elsewhere with very explicit auditions and "beginner, intermediate, advanced" or "level 1-5" classes and so on. I'm not thrilled with the idea of dropping a bunch of cash only to spend weeks or months in a room full of people who have never acted before, or people who are just "trying it out", etc. No disrespect to beginners - we were all beginners once! Curious what other experienced actors restarting class here have done. Are there good studios that audition folks and sort them into different levels? Or is this how it goes here and I just have to suck it up? Thanks!
My manager keeps submitting me to industrials and I’ve been considering telling him I don’t want to be submitted to those, is this valid? Or is this something we as actors should be doing or have to do? Is it something I SHOULD be wanting to do?
I'm emailing a bunch of new agents and of course, my IMdB rating went from 20k to 200k this week! Trying to get it back up, the only way I can find is to get a bunch of people to click on it. [https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm3726570/?ref\_=instant\_nm\_1&q=koko%20marsha](https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm3726570/?ref_=instant_nm_1&q=koko%20marsha) If anyone has a second I would appreciate a click, and/or any advice. thank you actors!
Hi all! I’m SAG Eligible in LA and my theatrical agent really wants me to join—he says that I’m not getting called in because CDs don’t trust actors to be able to pay if they book. However, my commercial agents don’t want me to join until I have to (since that’ll cut off so much work). Have any SAG actors noticed more auditions after joining? I’m nervous to join because I only have a few credits and don’t want to cut off commercials and indie work, but I of course would love to bump up those union theatrical auditions. Thanks!
So i just started taking acting classes a couple of months ago, but im already super eager to try and get some projects. for reference, im 20 years old, and ive signed up for backstage. but i have no experience, and thus cannot provide a video reel or anything. does anyone know some other ways i can start to slowly make my way into the industry?
Hello, and sorry if this isn't the right place to ask such a question - but I figured a voice actor would be the a great person to ask this to, alongside a speech therapist. I was talking with a friend of mine about a videogame called Horizon Forbidden West. The main character has a voice that I particularly dislike, but I couldn't quite explain to my friend what I didn't like about it, and I was wondering if there is a technical/precise term to describe my issue with it. Here's the game's intro scene, to avoid any major spoilers: [https://youtu.be/x9NvJju5GaM](https://youtu.be/x9NvJju5GaM) . The main character is the one narrating. What I think bothers me about the voice is how the character always seems like she's... out of breath? It's as if the actor is depressing her tongue and speaking with only a slightly open jaw. It irritates me in a similar way that eating loudly does, but less rage-inducing (I think that's called misophonia?). Is this some sort of technique to convey a certain type of character? If so, do any of you use it and if so, what are you trying to convey? Or do you think this isn't forced, and it's just the VA's normal voice? Thank you!
We're shooting a feature film, it's based off a British play and takes place in the worlds of Orwell's 1984 & Terry Gilliam's Brazil. It's hilarious, surreal and intense. We're talking about a shoestring budget but we did get a local production company so we have all the equipment and crew needed – camera is the Red One. The creative team is a mix of British, Israeli and Albanian. Half the film is cast, we're missing three men with excellent English, preferably a British accent but doesn't have to be, ages 20 to 40. Corporate look. Technical details: the goal is two weeks of rehearsals then seven days of shooting. We're based in Tirana, Albania. Pay is 1500€ per actor. If this fits you PM me, we can zoom and I'll send the script, moodboard etc. Where would you post an ad like this? Here? Let me know. Thanks
I'm 26M and have no experience in acting at all. I've always been afraid to pursue my inner calling to becoming an actor and always been afraid to get unsupportive comments from my family and parents due to my dream of pursuing a career that was very little respected in my brick and mortar entrepreneur family. My father always kept going on about how he built a business from scratch with just his two hands. He always advised me to never become an employee, but rather an employer. Therefore I tried to pursue a college degree, which I never completed. I did complete high school. But that was about all I did. Enough about my past. Now I want to pursue a career in acting. My ultimate dream would be to participate in a Marvel Studios movie. MCU has always been my inspiration and the actors there are my favorites. I have a YouTube channel about irrelevant stuff. My channel has nothing to do with acting at all. It's more about reviews and tips for camping. I'm not successful on YouTube at all. What should I do to fulfill my wish in becoming an actor in a Marvel movie? Or even any movie to start with? Should I relocate? Currently I live in a very rural area in northern Europe. My native language isn't English, should I perfect my pronunciations? Where do I start? Thanks for reading and replying :)
Three weeks ago, I came across an Ad for the role of Claudius in Hamlet later in the year. An audition tape featuring 2 contrasting Shakespeare pieces was required by the next morning. I just didn't have time, but sent in my usual TV/Movie Reel along with my Theatre-focused CV. A week later, I was given a 'call back' audition date and time. I spent two weeks learning the character's lines in 2 completely different characters along with a loose script to explain why I was doing them in these specific ways. Two weeks ago, I auditioned via Zoom, got the chance to for both and offer my explanations and this morning was informed I got the role (Yay, me.). It won't be until the end of the year and there's plenty of time for things to go wrong, but it feels 'proper' that I used the time given to me to showcase something I wanted to show, rather than simply giving a performance of something I thought they may want. Between 2020 and 2021 I did over 50 taped auditions (thanks to the record keeping of my meticulous Actor App.) and didn't book a single gig. However, I DID book two juicy theatre roles, 2 Indie movie roles and a V/O! In all of these successful cases I auditioned 'in person', gave the performance and explained my Method in how I got to that point. I realize now that I haven't 'lost it' - I simply don't respond to a remote audition trying to discover a character based on someone else's skimpy character rundown. I also found out this week at a Union meeting that in the last 2 years, the casting process has gotten so busy in our City, there's a good chance that your audition won't even be seen by a Casting Director. The first cut may be done by an assistant, a receptionist, or someone else. If they don't like the look of the first 5 seconds, you probably won't make that first cut. I think I'll be waiting until the traditional 'in the room' auditions return, be the professional I want to be, and start feeling a whole lot better about myself than I have done over the last 18 months. Keep going, everyone - it may not be you.
Hello, I'm moving to NYC next week (very spontaneous last minute decision...) for a few months. I've already lived for a few years in Manhattan cause I went to university there so I have friends and I know the city but I've never tried working there. This time I want to try and work there as an actress, see how it is, how things go etc. Any advice ? How does being an actor work over there ? Is there places where you can meet people, certain things I should know (website, people...) etc? I'm totally new to the industry over there so any help & tips is AMAZING! Background info : I followed theater classes at the Lee Strasberg Inst. for many years. I've been to university in NYC. I've done a little work as an actress in Paris (movie, ads). I also speak fluent English (no French accent but not usa accent). I don't know how to dance nor sing. I don't know dialect/usa accent. no green card nor part of a union. PS: I'm also looking for a good singing teacher (not too expensive, maybe group class) and dialect teacher.
I’m a mixed race actor and I look very “ethnically ambiguous”, or am sometimes white passing. I will never lie about my real background or conceal it, even if I lose out on an opportunity. I don’t blame actors for playing outside of race, I believe that as a smaller actor, it is up to casting to bring people in who are authentic, but I still would feel bad playing outside of my race/would be worried about backlash. I was wondering what other “ethnically ambiguous” actors have experienced (in general) and what your thoughts are on being submitted outside of your race. I realize it’s a little silly to be worried about “backlash” as a small actor, but, there’s the internet, and I believe in authentic casting when it is possible. Anyway please share your experience here, I’d love to know how the industry is for you right now as a POC who may or may not be “seen” as one.
Here's the thing. I'm a 29-year-old trying to get started as a voice actor by uploading some fan narrations of Thomas and Friends and doing some characters. However, there are two issues I have. One is the quality of my sound, and the other is my tools. Currently, I'm using a blue yeti and my sound qualityAudacity, but I can't help but feel a bit fixated on the background noise and wonder if I should wait until I move to another house. My room is next to the living room, so my mic picks up the TV and other sounds and has a wooden floor. I even used the noise reduction in audacity, but I feel as though it isn't enough, and I don't want to pay who knows how many dollars to get a program that reduces noises and other junk because I'm poor. I've even tried the closet as well, but it still picks up noise, and it's too small for my big butt. Thankfully, we're moving close to October, so that's fine, but there's also the chance that I could end up with a slim picking room. So, my question is, should I stop worrying about it and just upload what I have or should I wait for a bit? Any feedback will help to get me out of this impasse. I've also included pictures of what I have. ​ https://preview.redd.it/n6iei7u3stn81.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0f5722661e5e07ed59f4bc1399ec6c6951d7b025 ​ https://preview.redd.it/ub0hv0c7stn81.jpg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fbaf729daef96c041e5aedc3c8f631a706d67d43
I’ve lived in NYC for 5 years, I went to a 2 year musical theatre conservatory. I feel very well trained as an actor but lately I haven’t been booking anything. I know rejection is the name of the game in this business. But I’ve been feeling depressed for not booking anything, and it’s bad enough we had the pandemic hiatus from it. But I see my friends are booking stuff and I’m just so envious. I don’t even care if it’s paid or not I just want to story-tell and it’s an outlet for myself. But lately I’ve been in such a rut i’m thinking of quitting and to stop submitting altogether. I think it would help if in person auditions were back because at least I feel like i’m making an impression in the room, with self tapes I don’t. Even something as far as a callback would make me feel a bit better. I’m wondering if anyone can relate? /:
SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING ****This is a revised post for the recasting of this character**** This role had been cast a few weeks ago and while there were 250+ auditions one stood out in particular to my client. This voice actually changed the requirements of what the voice needed to sound like which is why there is now a second audition opposed to simply going back around the auditions we already received and asking for alterations. Unfortunately after recording an initial audition the actor had to step away from the project due to some unforeseen prior engagements set up beforehand. Therefore we are looking for someone who can fill the role until he can reprise it or if that does not come to pass permanently take on the role of the character. Your job would be to make you best impression of the voice he provided of which you will be given the original audition he provided and sample lines of the actual recorded script. The closer you can match the voice the better as my client became rather pleased with this rendition. You will be provided -the audition -the sample lines -additional references with similar voices -and may request exact direction on how to better portray the voice Below I will provide a text description of the voice as per the best of my knowledge. -there's a light rasp to this voice. -a nasally sound that comes in and out -very real and emotional -a lot of vocal range -can be animated -friendly tone and sound (although you will be playing a villain/kidnapper the goal is not to *sound* like a villain the character is insane and believes nothing he is doing is wrong and comes off as a normal person.) -you will need a good ability to copy the inflection and wording of the original voice -the ability to yell Below this line is a repost of the original audition for your prior knowledge. If you already auditioned you are very welcome to audition again and you will be provided updated sample/scripts if you have not heard from us from the last audition informing you if you did or did not get the role this is why as the information on what would be done with the prior voice actor has only just now settled. My sincerest apologies to everyone who did try out and did not hear back. It has been a little more mayhem than initially expected when I created this post for my client. Best of luck to everyone and I look forward to working with you! Hello. I am here on behalf of my client for the production of a short video game. I am looking for a male voice to play the role of the main antagonist to the story. He is a kidnapper. The voice role is characterized as the following. -young adult between 25-29. -Mid-toned, lighter voice. -Realistic and conversational. -Ranges from calm and collected to quick and manic speech The final script l between 700-800 words. The pay for this role starts at $300 There is an option to recur as this character for this series and be paid per episode. Character/story description below. *names have been altered as the game is still under NDA production. You will play the role of a young man named "Jonathan" who is the kidnapper of the 24 year old protagonist of the story "Mackey." His dialogue is voiced through notes that Mackey picks up as she tries to escape her kidnappers apartment one night while he is asleep. The notes reflect his thoughts as they met, he became attached to her, and then proceeded to to become obsessed with her which culminates in the "kidnapping episode." The character is an often reserved and calm character with bouts of manic episodes to contrast that. He is obsessive and blurred to reality. His only concern is being with Mackey to the extent of kidnapping her. The terrifying ordeal is told by an interactive story in a short RPG game and voiced through Mackey's first person experience and notes from her kidnapper. *The main protagonist "Mackey" has already been cast for the game. CONTENT I was conflicted as to if I should post this under NSFW but I opted not to. If I made a mistake please correct me. My decision was based on the content being minimal and mostly discrete/brief references. There is sensitive content in the dialogue -References to sex/both consensual and non-consensual -Swear words -Details of the kidnapping -references to violence *if any of the following is something you are not comfortable with but would still like to audition for the role please feel free we are open to working with you still and finding a way to work around the content to find a comfortable place for everyone involved. *This post is part 2 to my earlier casting call for the female protagonist to the story. There will soon be a larger casting call for additional lead characters in the story. If you are casted as the kidnapper in this short demonstration you may also apply for additional roles (with separate payment for each role) in the larger casting call. If you apply through posting on this thread, messaging me through PM or chat or sending me an email you will be supplied with the following. -The full script for the kidnapper. -audio voice reference for the kidnapper (MP3/WAV format). -concept art of the kidnapper. -concept art of the lead protagonist. -demo footage and concept art of the video game and setting. If there are questions about the character or the voice I am a very involved participant in the voice production and will be there to help at any point. If you prefer to have contact with the author themselves. I will be more than happy to pass you to them too! If you have your own take on the character, ideas, voice references, etc. I am interested to hear them as well. The goal is to put together a fun and creative environment for the writers and talent that come on board and we love to collaborate and work to find the best fit for everyone so if you feel you are are a creative person who likes to be involved in the production then we will be a good fit together. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for taking the time to read through this casting position. I look forward to hearing and working with the amazing talent that reddit has to offer. I have had very pleasant casting results to this date from you all. Thank you for your work. You bring a voice and life to the characters of writers and directors which is a wonderful thing. -Lindsey
I would be a beginner actor, I make my own short films as well. I’m stuck to either move to NYC or Atlanta… NYC is where I’d want to be, but I feel that Atlanta is the more logical decision. Especially for a beginner, but I’m not afraid of a challenge either. Any advice ?
Hey y'all. I'm excited to be on this journey. I'm an actor new to voice work, and I've got a medium-size closet that I thought would work nicely. Problem is, I live in a city in a large apartment building on a fairly noisy street. My apartment is a studio, and the closet is across the room from any windows. So far, I've used weather stripping to deaden some of the window sound. I used some weather stripping on the closet door too. Stepping into my closet tonight, I noticed I could hear the bassline of the music my next door neighbor was playing. This is through the wall. It wasn't at a blaring volume - I couldn't hear it in my main space with the ambient noise. I listened with my mic and could definitely hear it in the background. I've bought fairly inexpensive materials for the closet ([Sure-Max moving blankets](https://www.amazon.com/Sure-Max-Moving-Packing-Blankets-Professional/dp/B01GK6JRII?pd_rd_w=IXYYo&pf_rd_p=cf1a5a84-8a64-4d2b-b13a-eedb7e66da7d&pf_rd_r=GN3K7DYZEKK85M4MZT8X&pd_rd_r=38e18620-951d-400d-958a-6aef9790de84&pd_rd_wg=pVUxc&pd_rd_i=B01GK6JRII&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_7_i) and [JBER Acoustic Panels](https://www.amazon.com/JBER-Acoustic-Soundproofing-Resistant-Treatment/dp/B08R3J6XZG?pd_rd_w=IXYYo&pf_rd_p=cf1a5a84-8a64-4d2b-b13a-eedb7e66da7d&pf_rd_r=GN3K7DYZEKK85M4MZT8X&pd_rd_r=38e18620-951d-400d-958a-6aef9790de84&pd_rd_wg=pVUxc&pd_rd_i=B08R3J6XZG&ref_=pd_bap_d_rp_1_t&th=1)) and haven't put up anything yet. What's the move to try and keep out exterior sound, especially if it's coming through the wall? As I understand it, the panels are more for killing echo than soundproofing. FYI, my mic is an [AKG P420](https://www.amazon.com/AKG-High-performance-Dual-capsule-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B00167UQMI/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2QF4V16D9D5PX&keywords=akg+p420&qid=1647330933&sprefix=akg+p%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-5).
I'm a young adult looking for others who also need virtual readers. I currently need a male reader. Please DM. Thankyou ♡
Using a burner account. Before covid, I always booked when I was pinned for a role. Since covid, I keep getting pins and availability checks, sometimes at the last minute, for which I clear my schedule, and then....nothing. I have to reach out to my reps who check with casting to find out I'm not working. I'm getting the suspicion that they're getting actors to clear their schedules as a standby for roles who've auditioned/been called back for in case the actor cast for the role fails the covid test. Frankly, this is starting to piss me off. I have to keep my schedule flexible and open, at personal expense since having a day job would keep me from being available the next day at the last minute. At this point, I'm starting to get resentful that I am essentially a stand-by for covid testing and not getting compensated for it, much less the courtesy of being told I'm no longer on hold. I'd really like to know if other actors on my level (costar, occasional small recurring or guest star) are experiencing anything similar?I know how fortunate I am to have these opportunities, that casting recognizes my talents and abilities, that I'm being seen for this stuff, because I spent many years as an actor "out in the cold" without reps, so I know all of that. But if I'm going broke keeping my schedule available for well-funded shows who are taking advantage of this, it's undermining my enthusiasm for doing it at all. Thanks for the feedback, or just for the listen.
I am a new actor who after training and a few credits has started looking for an agent to progress in my career. A lot of my close friends in the industry don’t have agents either so when it came to advice I used the internet. A massive point of advice was to specify which agents you would like to submit to with each agency- which for was already difficult, as an green actor I’m not very picky and didn’t know how to choose. Either way I managed to do so and sent a emails out a day ago. I have now received an email of confirmation for one agency, that my submission has been received and will be sent to all agents, even though in my email I addressed to two specific agents. My question is will it significantly ruin my chances with the other agents at the agency if I’ve addressed my email to specific agents? (Also fellow Uk actors how long did u have to wait to hear back from the gent that signed you?)
Curious as to how actors secured their US rep, did you have an 0-1 visa already? What were the steps?
What are some challenges that you as an actor have faced and how did you overcome them?
Last year, I met a VP of a giant film company, and through that, I befriended a lot of the cast for a film. I currently keep in touch with them, and they’re verified on social media, and some even signed to a major record label. I was the designated behind-the-scenes photographer in a movie referred to by the VP, but my heart is in acting. (Photos have yet to be released and are pending clearance.) I’m starting in acting, and the only thing I have on my resume are independent projects (self-produced)—Theatre stuff from high school and my upcoming acting classes. I have an online series that I collaborate with other actors which helps on the social media front, but I’m still contemplating on submitting myself to principal agents. Especially since I don’t have a sufficient demo reel. I’ve written a witty cover letter that gets to the point but has my style and tone. I’ve selected four agencies I would love to meet. However, I don’t know if my connection with the VP would help in this situation. In my cover letter draft, I included the opportunity I had to work that set and how I was referred by the VP. But, I don’t know if that works to my advantage since it’s not acting related. (Or is it?) I am fortunate to have all these famous friends but does it really benefit me if I add that to my cover letter and try submitting with only a small resume and professional headshots?
So I've been googling for the past half hour and can't get a satisfactory response, should I add a music video role to my resume? This particular video only had two actors and I had a very decent amount of screen time. If so, how do I add it? I apologize if this is a stupid question, I'm just very confused.
While not having the best vocal range myself, I used to love being involved with projects on Behind the Voice Actors, it was not only a great way to develop a network, but it was fun and motivational as well. It essentially kick started my journey towards becoming a freelance producer and consultant for large names such as The Living Tombstone and Jananimations. Does anybody know what the best alternatives are that come close to the way Casting Call operated? basically it allowed you to upload a project, character and script, and anyone would be able to upload a recording of their voice to tryout for that character. All free of charge.
Preferably teen/young male actors, can you please DM me?
I was cast in a one act play for a festival a few weeks back, got told that I "nailed it" and that noone else who auditioned really understood the part. The play is a short comedy that includes an almost cartoonish female lead, whom I play. I decided to keep auditioning for roles even though we've now had one read-through and one rehearsal because I figured it's good practice and I can get out there and make connections with directors. I've now been offered a supporting role in the Torch Song Trilogy, with a fantastic director who seems to really respect her actors input. During the audition we had an almost hour long conversation about the play and the part, and the opportunity as a queer woman to be part of a play that meant so much to my community is wild. The two plays have overlapping performance dates, and professionalism is telling me I have already agreed to be in the one-acter, but I selfishly want to pull out and take the new part. Any advice on what to do?
A director told me he wants me to join the team as a actor. It's a short film about human trafficing. I digg the story cause it's a huge problem for refugees. Anyways fast forward i have a online introduction upcoming friday with the team they work with. Does it happen more often that you can step into a project but that the director still don't know exacly what part he will give you?
Hello! I'm just wondering if it's a red flag if a management company doesn't have a website/Facebook page, and doesn't have much social media presence (or online presence period)? I was contacted through the Actor's Access talent link by a management company, and since it's my first time contacting a manager I was just looking for some context about what might be considered normal! I've also heard to be slightly wary of talent link, so want to make sure I'm walking in as clear-eyed as possible. On IMDBPro they seem legit - appear to have about 150 clients who work a good amount, definitely at a tier above where I'm working now. I'm just concerned about the lack of website and general online presence? I can't seem to find much information on them beyond LinkedIn, Insta and IMDBPro. 150 clients also seems like it might be a lot for a management company - though that's just from a little google research, I could be very wrong. Also, they're in LA and I'm in NY - though that seems like it might not matter so much. Thanks so much!
I know voice actors can tweak their voices for their roles but I'm asking about the process when, for example, a live action actor does their first va job and they sound a little bit different than their usual voice. A different pitch is often what I notice and I wonder if that is simply done in the editing process.
Do actors *need* talent agencies to be successful.If not who are some examples of famous people without them.
i know we are supposed to let it go after a callback, but auditioned for a big role last week on streaming network. they said my tape was going forward to producers, then i haven’t heard a thing and it’s been a week. then a few weeks ago the casting director i met and read with started following me on instagram! what does that mean? that i’m in contention still? or that i am out of contention but that she wants to keep tabs on my work? haha. for context i am an atlanta based actor just had callback for series regular last week
I’m casting a role for an unpaid student short film (travel compensation, lunch and plenty of yummy craft services provided). Only issue is I would need a non union 30 something classically trained actor who would be able to commit to that for two days of filming. I suppose the key is that the character could stray into scene chewing without a good actor. I don’t quite trust my directing ability yet to make a mediocre or bad actor shine. Is this impossible criteria to aim for? I’m sure it is but thought I might as well see what people think. Also “student film” as in young filmmaker but not connected to a school so I wouldn’t be able to go to faculty for help. Thanks!
Sorry this might be a stupid question, ever since I was a teenager (now 24) I always watched so many movies and series and was so passionate about acting I always thought about it but never really considered it as an option because I never believed I could become a good actor including voice acting etc and felt like it’s too much stuff that I don’t know nor do I have experience I always noticed that I imitate a certain character after every series or movie I watch that I feel like that character is close to how I am in real life, I would act random scenarios dramatic ones in front of the camera but I never truly considered it I guess Can you please share your thoughts
Hey everyone, casual actor here, been doing it for over a decade but obviously never became successful. As the years go on I am finally realizing that I should focus on a more financially safe future, so considering looking into trade classes. However while I am taking said classes I still want to act to keep the fire going a bit, and I was wondering if there would be any small jobs that could help my acting itch. I did background work for a while but the work is too infrequent to be a reliable source of income for where I live, and there are not really any attractions like amusement parks with shows that I can apply to in the area. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated and I hope you all have much better luck than I did in an acting career.
I've been waiting for the Zoom era of acting classes to end. Can anyone recommend good classes for experienced actors looking to stretch past a personal plateau? Bonus points for licensed Meisner classes, just 'cause I haven't done it yet.
I'm looking at a move to NYC next fall with a friend. I've been out of drama school about a year (I'm straight acting vs. musical theatre), and decided to stay near home in the Midwest this past year (worked regionally) to save money, and because of the instability of covid. I've been working steadily all year in commercials, industrials, indie films, and educational theatre where I auditioned as a non-union pro actor. Unfortunately, there are almost no union jobs here right now so I'm not even SAGe yet. I've also been training as much as I can via zoom. I've done classes in VO (I'm also starting to build up work in VO now) and Improv with UCB. I'm looking for a great zoom cold reading class now, and once I settle some place I plan to continue with scene study, and more advanced work with Improv, etc. I need to get out of here to move my career forward. I'd planned for a move to LA to work in film/tv, but for a lot of reasons, I've thought it through and I think NYC is going to be a better fit for me, for now, plus it's a big deal that I won't need a car with current gas prices. Most of the info I can find on NYC is several years old. Any idea on how much I need to save? What do I need to plan to pay for a two bedroom apartment now that rents have gone up? Which areas are more affordable now for people like me, just starting out. Also--who are the best teachers and training studios? Any and all advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much!
I've searched the sub to see if anyone's written about their experience specifically with Marvin but nothing turned up. What are his classes like? What's his demeanour like? Did you find the classes genuinely helped you improve? Is there anything else you think would be helpful to know going in? I'm looking into quality acting classes that will both give me the opportunity to improve myself as an actor, and that will also look good on a resume as I'm currently looking for an agent. The big three seem to be LB, Armstrong and Pro Actors Lab. Armstrong is too expensive and I had a bad experience taking a class with LB, so I've turned to the remaining option. Since classes are still generally expensive, I'd like to be sure that I'm choosing something that's going to deliver value and a good experience. Thanks for reading!
I think that most people don't have near the same level of communication that actors do. There have been times recently where I've tried meeting new people who barely even made eye contact with me when talking. It's so off putting. It's awful on tinder too, with so few people starting conversations or even replying at all after matching. The interactions just make me feel like I'm putting in a lot more effort than they are. Of course there are people who aren't actors who are great at communication, there are just so many I find who aren't.
Hey All- I’m a rookie voice actor about to start my career. I’m graduating from acting school in June and trying to plan my future path. I’m currently in Chicago, which has plenty of opportunities for commercial work but not a lot going on in terms of animation (my goal is animation and video games). I have a professional grade home studio already. If I get SourceConnect then do I really need to be in LA? My friends and network are all in Chicago, so I’m struggling with this decision.
Hello everyone! My name is Mauri and I’m currently casting for my upcoming web series “Karma!”. I am looking for young adult actors and actresses that can pass as college students. About the web series: “Karma!” Is a psychological, mystery, drama about seven college students attending a prestigious university. Six months earlier, a student named Mallory Monroe suddenly disappeared without a trace. In the upcoming school semester, a girl, Karmen, transfers to the university and shocks everybody by how she looks identical to the missing young woman. Their lives being to take a drastic turn when an Anonymous person begins leaking students' deep, horrible, dark secrets for the entire university to know about and judge them for. When the threat of their deplorable secrets to be released for the entire school to find out is waved over their heads, the seven of them must find out who this person and catch them is before it’s too late. IMPORTANT: This project is still in its developmental stages. I have plans to start a Kickstarter to raise money for this project that way I can make sure all who are a part of this get the credit, money, and time they deserve. I want to at least get my cast together that way I can work on taking promotional pictures, trailers, and more to get our work out there! If this Kickstarter is successful, I know we can all make something amazing. Characters: Mallory Monroe: Age range 18-24, pronouns she/her, African-American Karmen: age range 18-24, pronouns she/her, African-American Keon Sullivan: age range 18-24, non-binary, sexual orientation is pansexual, African-American/ Hispanic Delana Sutton: age range 18-24, pronouns she/her, sexual orientation is lesbian, African-American Judas Hinton: age range 18-24, pronouns he/him, sexual orientation is bicurious, any ethnicity Kishana Gilbert: age range 18-24, pronouns she/her, sexual orientation is aromantic, African American Mr. James Bently: age range 27-37, pronouns he/him, sexual orientation is heterosexual, any ethnicity Richie Jones: age range 17-21, pronouns he/him/they, sexual orientation is gay, any ethnicity Delilah Gilbert: age range 17-21, pronouns she/her, sexual orientation is heterosexual, African American Amanda: age range 18-24, pronouns she/her, sexual orientation is lesbian, any ethnicity Andrea: age range 18-24, pronouns she/her, sexual orientation is lesbian, any ethnicity Mr. Anderson: age range 30-40, pronouns he/him, sexual orientation is straight, any ethnicity I am also in dire need of directors, a small camera crew, make-up artists, extras, music supervisors, and video editors. If this interests you please comment down below and I’ll message and give you my information and audition information. I look forward to working with you! (p.s. these auditions are online) For now, this is unpaid, but if we meet the Kickstarter goal all actors will be paid a fix compensation of $300.
So I’m a British actor currently in talks for a role in a feature film being shot in the US and while it isn’t a certainty I have some questions for anyone who’s been in a similar situation. I’ve never been to the US before and I understand there’s a lot to consider before taking a long term job overseas (the role Im being looked at for would have me filming in the US for around Five months). I understand that obviously I need to make sure I have things like a visa, accommodation, travel, health/travel insurance, covid vaccination status etc. before I even consider taking the job but are there any specific things I should know about or maybe just some tips/ pointers old hands can give me?
Hi! I'm (23M, UK based) asking here because of anonymity - I've been with my agent for about 5 years now and have had a largely very good experience. They're a relatively small agency who have got actors into a couple of big jobs but nothing too constant. I got over 30 big auditions through them last year (some that fit my casting a lot more than others) and have had 9 so far this year, but their communication is starting to get really odd. They rarely reply to texts unless about current auditions, even though they've pushed me to communicate as much as possible in the past. This isn't a case of be being annoying either, the texts they've ignored include me offering them free tickets to a play I was in, asking for opinions on new headshots (they said they would in the next few days and never got back to me), asking for their opinion on a new showreel, and the comp link to a feature film thats recently been released where I have a major character. They also tried to arrange a meeting almost a year ago but we still haven't done it despite being about 40 minutes away from each other, because it's been 'Really hectic' for them - even though very few people in the agency seem to be getting jobs at the moment, and I'm one of their most successful clients. I'm considering switching agents as my gut and their behaviour suggests that, but am holding back because of the amount of auditions they've been getting me To further explain the gut feeling, I feel as though the auditions have been happening because of my wide Casting bracket rather than their skill at landing auditions, as the occasional one has been very obviously not something I fit I'd love to hear people's opinions. Cheers!
Hi I am a small YouTuber and I need some voice actors for a little thing I can't pay and I will let people who are interested know what the little thing is and finally let me know if you are interested
I just moved to LA this month. I work in the film industry in various capacities. I don't know many people here and I'm wondering if there's any places where people in the industry hang out. I'm not talking about places where famous people who already hit it big go to network. I'm just looking to meet some other actors, background actors, PAs, writers, etc. I'm just trying to find some friends who are also in the industry. I've been thinking about checking out the bar Residuals, but I don't drink so I'd feel out of place at a bar. Any suggestions?
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