So last year I decided to take a break from acting. This was due to many personal reasons and some acting reasons. I have always been self conscious, never been able to let go of what I am thinking and put it into my performance, and for this reason I self judge all the time. So much so that I left my agent as I didn't provide him with any ammunition to send out to casting calls etc I became so self conscious last year I didn't film a self tape because I couldn't think clearly and self judged, along with overthinking what I am meant to do from what I've been taught. Acting is what I love, and I really want to get back into it, but I want to go back and be consistent, meaning I want to film self tapes to send out, do my homework and not judge myself, and get lost in the character and bring a good performance (won't ever be perfect because perfection is subjective), but be happy with what I put out, and be able to continue with what I'm doing, so that I can atleast feel like I'm doing something! There were times I got stage fright Infront of my acting coach and performing my self tapes. I'm not a bad actor, I just have so much self doubt, and not enough self love Thanks guys, anymore questions you may have let me know, any advice would go a long way and would be very appreciated! Thanks!
Hey! I’m an actor based in NYC and was wondering who your favorite managers & agents are that actually got you booked. I started acting around a year ago, singed to an agent and though I thank them for my experience in the industry they do not work with me as much as I put effort (I believe it should be equal work & communication between the agent and the talent). My original agent left the agency so that might’ve caused it to go downhill. Any advice would help! I’m thinking of not renewing that contract since I’m getting auditions all by myself and haven’t gotten one through the agency in like 3 months.
Howdy, howdy! So, i’m trying to play a clown in a show set in the late 1800s and SUFFERING. I’m trying to be creative and silly, but I am generally an exclusively dramatic actor and i’m really struggling :( There are two main comedic moments for my character (though if you’ve got any unrelated physically silly things to suggest FEEL FREE TO SHARE) — one is someone calling me a donkey, and so… I act like a donkey (donkey noises is… about all i do) and the second is me meeting someone for the first time and like, circling him and messing with him (I act like a cat as a circle him, staying low. I look up at him once i’m in front of, jump up to honk his nose, pretend i’m searching his coat for money, and if i have time, I pretend to pick a flea off of him and eat it.) Literally ANY ideas you have please share bc I am terrible at coming up with comedic stuff and I’m ONLY doing things my director has suggested for the most part, so :(
Hi everyone, I’m directing a short film about two French teenagers/young adults living in LA. We’re shooting March 12 and 13 for 7 hours both days. However, my lead roll just bailed! If anyone on this subreddit is a 17-21 year old, fluent french male actor who lives in LA, please reply and i’ll contact you back asap. Thanks.
I am writing and working on a solo piece, I am then planning on producing it at a small off broadway theater. I am an AEA actor, how would I work on getting "myself" under an aea contract, when I'm paying myself?
I auditioned for a student film (paid) on Tuesday and heard nothing back, presuming I didn’t get the role I made plans for another audition and a meeting the following Monday which had been the suggested shoot date. Lo and behold Saturday evening at 9pm they let me know I’ve got the role and ask if I’m still free for Monday. I haven’t even read a script yet (all I’ve read are the sides from my audition which were vague anyway) I have no idea how much I will be paid, where the shoot will take place, how long I’ll be needed or indeed what the film is even about! How they expect me to learn my lines and bring some kind of idea about the character in less than 24 hours is beyond me, not to mention the logistics of actually getting to the shoot. For any budding film makers out there or students currently in training, please appreciate that actors cannot be expected to turn up in the 11th hour with no idea what they are getting themselves into. At the very least, give us a couple of days to prepare and be very clear about the plans for the shoot. We are people with lives and organisation is the key to balancing our careers. The whole saga has annoyed me and as a result I think I will reject the role, which always feels a great shame when work is few and far between. Anyone else got similar stories? Rant over.
I want to apply for a summer program at a drama school and to complete the application I have to write a short essay (250-750 words) on „my goals and objectives“. What exactly do they want me to write about? Do they mean I should write about why I want to study at this specific drama school or about how I plan to become an actor (for instance take classes, be in student films, create reel and headshot, get an agent, hopefully book some great projects)?
I'm a Tv/Film actor and I'm trying to integrate voice acting into my career, something I've always really really wanted to do. I do have a "booth" set up in my closet for recording because I do a lot of vocal auditions. Luckily I already have a voice coach but what I do not have is a demo. How do you create a demo to send in if you don't have any work to create a demo?
I run a small production company that specializes in shooting showreel scenes for actors and to a lesser extent, short films. Next month, we are shooting a short film off our own bat. When it is completed, we intend to do a festival run, and after that, if we can't get the short in with a distributor e.g. Shorts TV etc., we'll throw it on Vimeo/YouTube and circulate on social media, the way most folks do. We also will be using some of the footage for a music video of an artist who is funding the production. We had a great actor booked in for one of the roles, but her agent told her that she wasn't very happy about the usage - how it would eventually be circulate on social media, or that she would be seen in the music video. We offered to ensure that she wouldn't be in the music video, but our social media plan was something we'd be doing in a year or two, as a final send off to the film. The agent wasn't happy about this, for some unknown reason. Does anyone have any light on this? I understand that if you are the face of a brand, other brands would be less likely to hire you as this can create brand image confusion. I don't understand this practice with short films.
A few days ago I applied at a posting where the only descriptions is "We are looking for young performers ages 13-20 of all experience levels from across Canada." Im 25. I saw the age range and knowing I can pass for younger I applied and I got an audition. I know usually the age range on casting calls is playing age but the way it was worded has me a little worried. This is for a reboot of a show that's known to cast actors closer to their character's age. My friend's agent also told her she couldn't apply because she was too old (she's younger than me). I'm not exactly sure what to do. I don't want to be lying to their face, you know... Thoughts on the situation?
I moved to L.A. almost a year ago. I have had a lifelong dream of being a creature/character actor, ideally I would love to play monsters. When I was young my grandmother tried to help me get into local theater but my experience was one of "Talented, just not what we're looking for." This experience has left me feeling dejected about any potential acting career in my future. I recently experienced this again when I was told that my face wasn't "generic enough" to be a viable candidate for special effects makeup and to try modeling. Which confused me because I've done my own makeup numerous times and it's turned out fabulously monstrous! Also, I have tattoos and I don't know of any actors other than maybe Pete Davidson (who is getting them removed if memory serves). Every time I try to make a move I find myself second guessing and then the analysis paralysis kicks in. Now normally, I would just ask my grandmother for all the advice but she passed from dementia a couple years ago. I know this industry is tough to break into and many who try don't make it. It's also a bit of a crapshoot. I am willing to give it my all, I just have no idea where to start and I'm not getting anywhere by sitting on my ass and overthinking it.
I’m interested in both.
Hey guys, like most of us I’ve always wanted to be an actor for as I can remember. I was wondering if there’s anyone out there who has any insight on how much (new face) leads in a West End show make weekly? For example roles like Epoinine in Les Mis, Christine in Phantom, The four seasons in Jersey boys etc.. that sort of role. Now I’m grown up and at the beginning of building my career I’ve become curious about the financial aspect of living in a big city, food and transport to theatres etc.
Hi everyone, Apologies, mods, if this isn't allowed. I am a journalist and former actor and I'm working on a story about the new Guaranteed Income Program for Artists in NY State and how the pandemic has affected NYC actors, specifically nonunion actors. If anyone is willing to speak with me, please let me know! Thank you, Julia
Right so i'll keep it short , the only thought stopping me from going full head on with my acting career is the fact that i might try my hardest bestest of work without not much in return when i could put that insane work ethic in trying to make money to secure my financial future . So there you go , i'm 22 with all the energy and ambition to do something but i'm stuck between these 2 thoughts , one is telling me go try my hardest as i can to succeed as an actor because i think i love it , the other is telling me go hustle get money invest and yeah , which one will i follow ? I guess i can try acting and if it doesn't work then just go build my financial freedom but it doesn't work like that it's either i go full head on into it or i don't at all . I have nobody to guide me or give me some words so i would appreciate any reply that could help me . Thanks very much :)
Any place that has an image of you or your reel or your resume put your email on it! Add your email to your Actors Access resume! And for God's sake if you have an IMDb Pro account add your email! It blows me away how many people have a website with no way to contact them and an Instagram page with no option to message them directly. I see so many actors wallpapering themselves all over the internet but there's no way to actually connect with them and offer them an audition. And there is no excuse to not have any media or at least a slate shot. Even if all you can do is record yourself talking with your cell phone, do it! Nobody is going to consider you just based on a bunch of pictures without being able to hear your voice.
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Should I get a USB Microphone 1st or start taking Acting Classes? I really want to be a Voice Actor, just want some tips how to begin Voice Acting. Also do you think a USB Microphone would be Good & if you believe I should start with a USB Microphone what other equipment would you suggest for auditions?
Whether choosing an auditioning monologue or coming up against a monologue in a part I've already been assigned, I get so stuck on the stupidest stuff. Especially for monos that seem especially stylized or "writer-y," I can't get past how I don't know how to make the line work and it's gonna sound clunky. I always feel like I'm missing the point of the monologue entirely, especially if it's a storytelling monologue that's clearly supposed to be laden with significance. I'm not necessarily bad at analyzing plays but sometimes I zero in so much on every word of a monologue that I can overlook the meaning entirely and just think, "why are you even talking right now?" Which of course is not a good thing for an actor to find themselves thinking, ever. I'm coming up against this again now because I'm trying to fold in some new auditioning monologues and work on my range. Every monologue and part I read...none of it resonates with me, and I just feel this huge welling-up of panic and anger that I can't do the part the way it needs to be done. It feels like a joke. Anyway. Thanks for letting me rant, and if anyone has been through this I'd love to hear it. If I'm just being dumb, I'd love to hear that too.
For example in online games like League of Legends, VALORANT, DotA, etc. where the characters have a voice over that is always heard as long as the game is online. Does that give voice actors the right to get money periodically because they're technically part of the game? This might sound dumb, but me and one of my friends were talking about this earlier, and I'm pretty sure that even in online games voice actors get paid once for the recording itself, and that's it. But I could be wrong. Does anyone know how this works?
I live in a small town in TN and I have always wanted to be an actor ever since I was 16 years old. I’m 28 now and one of my dreams is to act. My issue is, I just don’t know where to start. I haven’t acted since high school, when I was in 2 plays. What do I need to do to begin my acting career? How can I begin my acting career?
I know some actors like to use stage names for privacy, but what comes with this? What other things do you do to ensure separation? For an example, I've known of people using a different phone number for their business-related contacts than the one they use for their friends and family. Thanks!
Mods, feel free to delete if not allowed or relevant. I know there’s a VO sub, however, I’m curious if any TV / Film actors here have transitioned into VO and what their experience has been. I want to continue with TV / Film but I’ve always been interested in VO. I get auditions here and there for it but nothing too crazy.
He actually has a pretty long list of movies (check Wikipedia). Which means that right now he is just playing a role - like Schwarzenegger in action movies. And he is playing the role so well because he is always method acting and filming on location. ;-)
Hi, I've been an actress for most of my life on a school-wide level and I'd like to try and take that into the professional world, in both film and musical theater. However, I have no idea where to even start looking for auditions. I have found a website called Backstage but I don't know how legit it is or if it's worth paying the money they want for premium. I am willing to travel potentially but I'd like to start in the Denver CO area if possible, as I am currently living there. Does anyone have any good directions they could point me? (I'm already fairly familiar with how the audition process works but tips are welcome also)
I've been taking acting classes for only a year but, man, I can really notice bad acting where you have to think, even the actors realize how terrible the script is.. Man, I was watching Perfect Storm just now...That intro/establishing stuff. . OMG. So BAD. Clooney, Wahlberg, Dianne Lane.. WTF???? Anyone know what I mean? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbmDfuVjSc0&ab\_channel=clipsman25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbmDfuVjSc0&ab_channel=clipsman25)
And why do you think it's Tiffany Hadish?
I’m an aspiring actor and I’m wondering if anyone has any tips for ways I can learn when watching other actors, so that watching movies would be a productive and educational activity. What traits and nuances should I look for when watching successful actors?
Like others have stated in these forums, Casting Networks (formerly L.A. Casting, that completely split on its own) underwent a supposed 'overhaul' during 2021 \[I got the update too\] and also raised their rates significantly. They're definitely not Actors Access (which remains the easiest go-to) So, I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has been having spam issues with email casting notifs, like I have. After updating everything in my revised profile, I've gotten legit casting alerts, which I've responded to.... but also spam alerts nowhere a match to my actor profile (Caucasian female): "MALE - 40-50, Black/African-American ...blah blah blah" "Seeking REAL LGBTQ men & women who have tats.... blah blah blah" It's been utterly ridiculous as I'm PAYING for a Pro membership (waiting for my Detroit agent to provide me the free code) that I'm not receiving. So it's become an utter waste of my time. Any thoughts....feedback?
I know CD's have their fav sites to cast but as actors, what is your fav sites and explain. I'll go first. I would like to start by saying that I am non-union and I am not repped. My 2 is Actors Access and All Casting. Actors Access is pretty easy and pretty straightforward. I get a lot of my auditions from them and they are quality auditions. My thing is with AA is that you still have to pay for extra stuff after you get the pro account. I would honestly by happy paying a higher membership fee if we got to add more headshots for free, more slate shots for free and maybe reducing the acting clips pricing. Well maybe not reducing but, let's say you have a 28 second clip, instead of paying the $22 because it's within the minute time frame, pay $11. Also, I would love for them to update the site as a whole. It just looks old but thats a personal reason. All Casting is like a elevated Backstage. It's pretty new too, like 4-5 years. They have this cool rating system to incentivize you the actor/model to fill out your profile completely. It's doesn't effect your chances of booking a gig (or maybe it does and I haven't noticed because my profile is rated professional). They have a lot of video resources and they are constantly making articles about the industry. The site looks nice and fun (in my opinion). They also make you a free comp card! It's not the best looking comp card but it's something if you need it. My thing with AC is that I can tell they SCOUR the internet for castings. I've booked or got in person auditions from them and I asked CD's have they posted the casting on the site and they said no. One said they use the site to find talent but they didn't post their audition on there. I don't think that's a bad thing because some CD's have said they have gotten a lot of great talent from that site that they will be using it now. They do have quite a bit of scam castings (like backstage). They also need to update the inbox. You don't get notified through email or text if someone has sent you a message on the site. I have almost missed some messages from CD's because I didn't get notified. AC is also cheaper than Backstage. I self submit through those 2 sites everyday and I use others but those are my favorites. I would say union actors should just stay away from AC because you can't tell if a project is non-union or union most of the time. For me, I have booked far more projects from All Casting the short time ive had it (less than a year) than ive ever booked from Backstage (on and off for years!). Actually, I never booked anything from Backstage.... Anyways , whats's your favorites and why?
I wish casting sites would require casting directors to leave contact info or have some sort of contacting with the CD for just the gig you are auditioning for because I just got a self tape request from Actors Access and in the instructions they want me to use the sides..... but there are no sides..... Luckily this tape isn't due for a while so maybe they might add the sides in later but this isn't the first time this has happened. Other times the instructions just don't make sense and it would be nice to have a quick chat with the CD. I have seen some CD put their email in the instructions if we have question which is helpful but most don't.
Hey guys, So I'm a fairly experienced actor and i'm trying to take my career to the next level. I'm wondering if anybody here knows of some acting classes that are worth your time and money and also any agents that you can recommend? Any help would be appreciated?
I am looking for voice-over actors who would be interested in doing some voice-over work for an audiobook. This is going to mainly be on a YouTube channel until we get a chance to build it into a book series. I write dark poetry in a storytelling format and I am creating an audiobook series. These stories will require fantasy-based scenery, including images of the main characters going into other dimensions, going to Hell, and other pretty out-there scenarios. This is not a paid gig. I am only interested in working WITH others who want to do this for experience, credit, and fun. Please feel free to send me a PM for more and we will see how it goes. Thank you.
I have read online that you shouldn't use a Hotmail account when you get into acting as Gmail is better. I'm just curious as I am a new actor and use my Hotmail account (its a professinal email)for everything. I do have a Gmail account but I barely use it. Would it make a big deal if I use my Hotmail email instead of a Gmail email. Thank you.
This is a bit of a weird question, but for anyone who has had a recurring role on a tv or limited series, I wanted to ask how often you were on set? I know it's sooo varied depending on the project and role itself, but I'm curious to know how many days you'd typically be on set, how much notice you get ahead of time, etc. Are you able to do other work (either acting or non acting related) in the meantime? Or does your schedule have to be clear for that one project? I know that sometimes even for just a recurring role, actors have to move temporarily to where a project is being filmed, so I'm wondering how that affects everything too.
Hi guys, I'll preface by saying I have no acting experience. Even in high school, I was a theater techie and in the pit orchestra, but never performing on stage. I saw an open casting call online a couple of weeks ago for actors and non-actors for a series lead for a major network TV show and I thought "Why the hell not?" I actually fit the description and I thought the self-tape process would be a fun thing to do with my boyfriend. They asked for a scene to be done in two languages, the non-English one I grew up with, but am not fluent in. They also had an interview, non-professional pictures, and recommended a singing/dancing video. I did the interview and the scene in English. I couldn't do the other language because no one else I know could read the other lines in the scene. I was also too embarrassed to sing/dance to a random song in front of my boyfriend. I submitted my half-done self-tape last Friday right before the deadline. I'm also applying/interviewing for corporate jobs, so I just chalked this up as like submitting my resume and didn't think about it too much. I'm just excited to see the show when it comes out. Last night, while applying to more jobs, I check my inbox and nearly pee my pants: the subject line is "\[my name\] Open Call Callback". They said they would love for me to go back on tape with material from the actual script with the sides attached. It's two scenes. They would also like a video of me singing in English/dancing and singing in the other language, luckily they gave me specific songs. I'm supposed to wear no makeup this time with my hair tied up and submit a full-body video with my side profiles. I have until Monday afternoon at the latest to submit, but I'm hoping to do it by tomorrow or Sunday. Since last night, I've been studying the lines like crazy and practicing my singing. Today, I got a follow-up email asking if I received everything, and replied immediately! I assumed the original was an automated email, I had no idea I was supposed to reply. I'm clearly way out of my element here. I never in a million years thought I'd get called back, especially because I'm so inexperienced. I'm in need of some advice and I'm not even sure what to ask. I read that I should wear the same clothes I did in the original audition. Are there any other pointers/etiquette tips I should know? I'm a ball of anxiety rn, sorry if I'm rambling. EDIT: Also what would the next steps potentially even look like? With COVID, would they want to see me in person? Would they video call me? Everything seems so different now than what my acting friends would tell me.
My friend found out about Agent Blasters months ago and told me about it. I looked into and I was like, "Oh so like Talent Link.". I did Talent Link once and I barely got any response. Anyways, I looked more into Agent Blasters and what pulled me in was analytics. I make youtube videos so I was forced to like analytics in a way lol. I have also seen actors in this reddit group say that they have used Agent Blasters and thats how they got their rep. I would just like to hear from the ppl who have used it. I might use it if I get rejected from this agency that I submitted to this week.
Hi, my beautiful actors! I was curious what anyone has to share regarding a buyout for an ad spot? I just booked my second lil' ad thang, ayyy (humble brag or whatevaaa, lmao). Anyways, I was wondering if a buyout often happens? If so, would the buyout rate be payed some time after the booking rate? Anyone got anything? Muah! We got this y'all <3
Hi actors! Theatre producer here (Equity outdoor Shakespeare). We're gearing for our first post-COVID summer season and about to do our first-ever round of video submissions. Just wondering, from the actors' perspective, what is working best for you all? Our plan is to ask folks to self-tape a pair of contrasting monologues, 3 min total time, and have them send links to YouTube and/or Vimeo links. Does that sound reasonable/doable/easy? The other option is to ask folks to either upload videos to a Google drive (or similar) or just email them. Fewer steps, but perhaps harder due to file size issues. Are actors pretty savvy at this point or do they need advice on how to frame, light, and manage uploads? Any info would be appreciated!
To preface, I am not an actor so I apologize if I’m breaking any rules I’m just not sure where else to ask this question lol. For context I was reading about the director Sam Levinson and the actress Barbie Ferreira, who plays Kat on Euphoria. They allegedly got in a dispute/disagreement about how Kat was developing in the storyline. I guess Barbie didn’t like where he was taking the character. At one point she allegedly stormed off set. Resulting in him basically cutting all of her scenes in season 2, we barely see the character at all. Everyone basically agrees that Sam Levinson is a dick and is completely out of line for doing that. However, I did see one take where someone said that “as an actor you are hired to see out someone else’s vision and it is unprofessional to storm off set or make someone rewrite an entire script/storyline for you”. Basically saying Sam Levinson had no choice. Now like I said I’m not an actor so I don’t know what the etiquette/rules are when it comes to things like this. Another actress on the show, Sydney Sweeny, said she works closely with Levinson to develop her character, so I’m also not really sure how that works. Anyways, to make a long story short, my question is: If an actor doesn’t like the direction a character is going, is it the responsibility of the writers/directors to change the character development? or are actors really there just living out someone else’s vision with no say?
I was asked at a recall to get naked for a short scene in order to see if I was comfortable to do it. The director didn’t warn me that I was going to do it before the recall, however I had a feeling that they were going to ask. The recall occurred at the directors apartment and I was uncomfortable to do it there, in front of the director and their AD. I was sent a rejection email telling me that because “I was unwilling to give everything to the role” and the other actor was willing to strip for it. At least it was insinuated in the email I received. Is this normal practice within the industry?
Hi, I’m a new aspiring actress who’s looking to start to build her portfolio. I’ve done acting before in plays for high school and middle school, and I’m thinking of finding movie sites or places that can get my acting off the ground and onto the big screen but I’m not sure where. I’ve looked at actors access, Backstage and Casting call websites but I’m hesitant to give my money and pay their services since there are mixed reviews. Can someone help me please?
I noticed some Casting Directors want actors to send Two Takes of the self tape to see the Range. I get confused if they are looking for different genre and mood of the character or are they looking for a different character? for example, do i do one as comedy and the other one as drama? or do I make the two different backstory of the character and show them two different version? Plz help.
Hi friends, I'm a transgender person and rape survivor, from Asia and I am planning to seek asylum in NYC or London, I am finishing my studies in youth work but unfortunately I am estranged from family and am considered low SES/poor right now. I am hoping to go to acting school in NYC or London, as I read that it is trans-safe and trans-friendly in these two countries. At the moment I am really stuck as I know I can never afford going to acting school in NYC (It seems impossibly expensive), but I heard that London do not offer any transgender healthcare. And a british trained actress have lots of difficulties acting in the USA too cos of green card and SAG. Another thing that I need to consider is that I am poor and have no family or friends in both these places. I know I shouldn't be comparing countries, but I also want to make sure I can stay alive and not die alone wherever I choose to go due to dangers etc. Can anyone advise me please?
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.
Hi! So I'm a youngish, beginning actor in Toronto. I have quite a few decent, small credits under my belt (small role in a big TV show, supporting role in TV movie, etc.), and I have been with my agent for about 3 years now. I've always really liked them from when we first met, and we get along rather well. However - I've noticed the past year and a half, I've booked one thing, and the last year in particular auditions have been scarce and almost non-existent. I'm watching the people around me in my various classes book major projects, and even though I'm continuously levelling up in my classes and growing as an actor, my auditions haven't changed at all. I have a pros and cons list written down, and I was hoping that someone who has either been in a similar position or has gone through something like this before might be able to help me out as to what I should do for my next move. ​ Pros of sticking with my agent: \- We have a good relationship: they picked me up when I was non-union and I booked my first big gig with them back in 2019 which led me to becoming full union off of one project, I know I can reach out to them with any questions/concerns, we e-mail semi-regularly, etc. \- They have previously fought for me to get inside of the room with casting directors when my credits were too little and no one really wanted to see me \- They are a hard worker ​ Cons: \- Compared to other agencies in Toronto, the one they belong to is rather small and unknown - there are a handful of working actors in there, but most of their clients are like me, who have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet and audition on the side \- I have never met anyone else who knows my agency/has heard of it, unlike the main \~10 agencies that are big in Toronto \- The past year I haven't been getting any auditions at all, and I know that they're out there because all the people I work around have been auditioning/booking like crazy \- My agent is getting older, and even though nothing has been said explicitly, I have suspicion they are on the brink of retirement soon ​ I would love literally any advice as I've been humming and hawing over this for some time. I'm not getting any younger, and it seemed for awhile that I was finally breaking into the industry, and now I feel as if I'm at a standstill again. Even though I love my agent, I recognize I need to be somewhat selfish in this industry in order to achieve the success I need to not work three jobs to survive.
I’m planning on auditioning for the play at my school but don’t know which character to go for. I think in real life i’m most like #8 (whos funny & lighthearted) but I wanted to test my abilities as an actor and go for a more authoritative/serious character like #25 (who’s the captain of the team) What do you guys think?
I was asked to take part in a show a few weeks back, I was given a script and the amateur production was being marketed as being written by a specific author. Since then the script has gone through multiple revisions and was eventually replaced with an original script. Despite this the show is still being marketed as being the licensed show (I can't go into details publicly, but this is a theatre setting where an audience won't really know the difference between who wrote it) - which breaks copyright law + is false advertising. I'm inclined to think the audience won't notice, but the author of the piece could potentially come to the show - at which point this could cause a lot of problems. My concern is though I'm only acting in it, and am not on the directing or producing team - being attached to the show at all could potentially hurt my career when it comes to other auditions - as I am only a small time actor. We've only just started blocking the show and haven't got onto runs yet and nobody is off book. What would you all recommend that I do?
As someone who is very new to the industry, i would love to get to know other colleagues and share experiences and knowledge, aside from this amazing subreddit. Also to share memes :)
G'day, I am some 13year old from Ghent, Belgium and I wanted to be an actor since I was 6years old now I have almost double the confidence and courage so I'm thinking about auditioning for something. My friends will no doubt laugh at me but I don't care! But where and how do I audition? My dad thinks I already have way to much hobbies (divorced parents),so acting classes will be hard but I can try. I'd be trying for a Dutch or French film because my accent is so australian that I failed my English class (true story). *-pathetic pessimistic hopeless 13 year old*
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