Hey guys, Does anyone know if you are able to work in other departments on set (ie. costuming/wardrobe, art dept.) if you are a unionized actor? I know they have their own union you must apply to. Just wondering if anyone has done this or knows more about the protocol surrounding it. For reference I am based in Toronto and would be unionized under ACTRA as a performer. thanks :)
I’m an actor newly based in DC, I’m hoping to get an agent in the next year or so, and I’m starting to do research on who’s in the area? Any actors here who are in DC and have experience with what agencies are good? If you have an agent, how did you get them? Or is it better to get an agent based on New York? This is a separate question but why not: What’s casting in DC in terms of TV/film?? Are there casting agencies I should know about?
What role does your writing play in your personal approach to acting?
I avoid anime because the acting is so terrible even in the “good” ones like Attack on Titan - but I know many of these actors from their work on games and television shows etc and outside of anime they do great work. I assume they do these rushed delivers because they are trying to meet lip flaps but regardless - there is so much unnatural sounding acting in anime that it almost seems like they have directors that say to the actors “no, no, when you say the line about how you are still grieving the loss of your grandmother you sound sad when what you should be sounding like a person who has had their balls slammed in a car door and for no reason at all you are going to say ‘hmmm’ at the end of this and probably extend the word ‘grandma’ to a weird amount of time.’
So I've been acting for quite a while actually, and I love it! It's really fun and amazing and all but, at the same time it makes me realise how much I want to be on the other side of the coin- as in a director. Perhaps it's because of my personality and the fact I HATE being ordered around, because not being the one in charge of a everything is so boring and exhausting tbh. I constantly find myself disliking how the theatre director directs a play and it's one of the most frustrating things not being aboe to change it (even if it's their own play). Wether it was a role i like or not. I hate doing plays. I love improv on the other hand, because I can be my own hilarious self there, make poeple laugh with my comedy, dont have to stick to a script. Or maybe it's just theatre acting that I dont like, needing to be so expressive can begoddamn tiring. Still though, I feel like one of my passions is definitely being a director, not an actor. I don't know if this is a common or uncommon experiece...It's just a hobby at the end of the day, but its also very helpful in the future for me to understand how actors feel on stage/camera, so imma continue doing it. There's just something addicting abt being in charge of everything, and being respected for it aswell
Just recently I was cast as Wadsworth in the production of clue at my highschool. I was surprised as I don't have any prior acting experience. Im super excited but also very nervous! I have a lot of lines! Unfortunately another actor seems to be sour. He has much more experience than me, a better british accent, and everyone thought he would get the role. Today was our first rehearsal and I felt like he was trying to intimidate me? kept saying things like "hope you can keep up" and "still really surprised about the casting." When i asked him to elaborate he said "some people really fit roles and they just werent given them." I feel like his presence at these rehearsals is really going to through me off my game. I messed up a line and he laughed! What should I do? I feel like hes just waiting for me to give the role to him.
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I went to school for acting in NY. I’ve wanted to do this since I was little. Then right before my graduation, a cab accident completely derailed any plans I had. Long story short, I got depressed, I was scarred and I ended up leaving NY and moved to CT. After 13 years, this dream has never gone away and I want nothing more than to act again. I’ve been submitting endlessly. I’ve had auditions but nothing has come back. I read countless books, I watch countless films and am constantly working on my craft. I’ve filmed monologues but nothing on my professional reel is recent. I just want work to build my reel. I’ve even started writing my own scripts to film so I can make a reel out of that. What am I not doing? I guess I’m just having a moment of feeling defeated. I want this so bad. I’ve been working so hard and just feel like I’m kidding myself. I know every actor feels this way at some point and we just keep moving forward and doing the work but how do I overcome this? What more can I do? I can’t help feeling that it’s just too late for me.
have you guys seen this movie? done in one take, it has some of the best acting i've seen in a long time. it's like an incredibly intricate play with dozens of actors and props. ive seen a million plays but something about all of these actors hitting every mark perfectly for 90 minutes was wildly impressive and totally new. [would highly recommend checking it out](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBUfCL_tvro) i'd be curious to hear anyone else's thoughts
A couple of months ago I got a vr quest headset and as soon as I went into vrchat for the first time people told me I had a wonderful voice. It was always funny to do a deep voice just to do a complete 180 on them and blow their minds. After some time I made amazing friends and everyone told me I should try to become a voice actor, even if it was just as a hobby. To try and start that I purchased a surface laptop go and a basic mic setup. I now have my laptop and I am still waiting for the microphone to show. Until it does I would like to ask questions like what voice recording software would be good for a windows 10 laptop and how would I try to get my name out there? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated and thank you for listening.
I think I’m already over it. But it took a bit of processing the boundary crossing. But it makes me think for the future how to prevent this or stop it right away. Should teachers/schools have rules in place about directing your fellow actor? Should actors have this talk right off the bat-like hey I have a rule for myself and I wound like to request it from you. I don’t give you notes, you don’t give me notes. If something isn’t working I’ll take it to the director, and I request the same from you. I read an article that said a sure way to stop it right away is to say to the actor giving notes: “Thank you for the note.” But I’m not sure that fits for me, is there something else to say? Or do you accept notes from your scene partners?
Just for some quick info about me: hi, hello! My name is Megan, I'm 19 (20 in April), and I've thought about acting my whole life, but it just never seemed like a realistic, stable career, so I never let myself pursue it. At least, that was until I read and saw Dune. I saw the film 3 times in theaters because I loved the directing, acting, cinematography, all of it so much! Ever since then, I think and dream about some way, somehow being on the set of the upcoming part 2 every day. If I wanted to be REALLY ambitious, I would love to play Princess Irulan. I think she and I share a sense of grace and wisdom/maturity beyond our years (or so I've been told), and I'm confident I could deliver her 3 lines of the book well. But, since I have literally only auditioned for one thing in my whole life, and don't even at least have headshots, I'm focusing on trying to be a background actor lol. Nonetheless, my biggest quandary, so far, is: I have no idea where to even start the process of fulfilling this dream of mine. I know background actors don't need any experience or to even audition to be casted, but with Dune being such a huge film, I have a feeling the background casting process won't be that easy. Should I get an agent? (Yes, I am serious enough about this to pay for an agent just to get this small part). Could I just submit an audition on a site like Backstage or Casting Networks? Would a film this big even post to sites like Backstage or Casting Networks? Is there even a real chance of me being casted for this? (I mean one scene in the book calls for 10,000 people, and I know they're not actually going to get 10,000 people, but still there's a lot of room for extras). Any advice, guidance, opinions, whatever feedback you're willing to give is very much so appreciated! Thank you, guys.
ActorsAccess? CastingAbout? Etc...? Any lesser known ones that have helped you out? Anyone expensive ones that are worth the cost?
this is just a post to let off steam since I'm a wannabe Director who is taking acting classes to get a better understanding on how being on stage is like and being an actor in a play feels like so I can direct actors on a more personal level as I will know what it's like to be in their position. because how can I direct an actor if I've never acted before you know? anyways there's this one kid in my class who wants to be a stand up comedian. he's not very good because from what I can tell from a technical side is that he has no practice being up on stage in front of people and the anxiety that it brings comes out in his attempts at jokes which doesn't allow them to land. if feels like he's trying to over compensate his anxiety with basically anything he things will make people laugh. with practice he can get better but I doubt he'll be "Netflix special" good as he wants to be. it's more a statistical thing than a dig at his talent. for a project we had in class yesterday we had to do a scene that involved the fourth wall. we had to pretend that the fourth wall was up and we were alone doing our own private moments. ie. making a sandwich or reading a book or getting dress ect. most of the students did very well! I could tell a few were too aware of the audience to truly allow the wall to come up but again this is a beginning actors class and only the beginning of the semester so I'm sure theyll be able to tune us out in a few weeks. they all have potential I can see it in them they just need a little direction and help getting over their stage fright to truly get into character. I believe they can be great actors they just need a little push in the right direction by the right person. but this guy, let's call him Evan, is dead set on being a stand up comedian to the point where I'm not sure why he's in this class to begin with. the teacher told him outright not to do standup for this project. like I heard the teacher say that to everyone because even he saw through this kid. well the day came and guess what Evan did for his project. the whole routine was him walking around making jokes about how bored he was. like that was it. nothing else. there was no direction in the scene. no point A to point B. I couldn't even feel the beat of the scene because there was none. he didn't even pretend there was a fourth wall. a side note, as someone who has directed before I can say that I can see the fourth wall when it's up like mentally and visibly. I can tell when you truly feel like you are a character alone in a room and talking to yourself or someone else and thinking you're alone. it's truly a beautiful sight to behold because I feel like I'm a voyeur looking into a moment I shouldn't be seeing. that I'm intruding on a moment that should have belonged to you and you alone but now it also belongs to me and you don't even know it. but I can also tell when the fourth wall isn't there at all. like when you guys didn't even try to build it, just outright left the building materials off stage and are now trying to convince us that you did build it. we can tell from the moment you walk on stage all the way to the end of the scene. you can't hide from us lol anyways the moment he walked on stage I just knew he was going to do a stand up routine and it was the longest two minutes of my life. I didn't care that the jokes were bad and not landing. the worst part was that he wasn't "pretending" to be alone he was outright trying to connect to the audience in the worst way possible. he was told to do the scene correctly and thought he could get away with it but he failed miserably. it was truly hard to watch. the teacher tried to explain it to him nicely but I ended up outright calling him out on it because I knew it was going to get even worse as the semester goes on. he tried to claim he was trying to make himself laugh but like come on man. you weren't in laughing in the scene itself don't lie to us. in the end the teacher pulled him aside and gave him a scene to do and guess what IT WAS AMAZING I felt the fourth wall there, I saw the window I was looking through into this one moment he was having alone on stage. he was truly ignoring the audience and I saw it. it was honestly the best one out of all of us. I saw how great an actor he could be because it look so natural. I saw the razor he was using that wasn't there, the water and the aftershave. the sink and the mirror. he was alone on stage and I could see the bathroom he was in like it was actually there girls and boys I wanted to fucking scream out of happiness because he truly took the instructions of the project and fucking demolished them. he can truly be an actor, a great one, if he just stops trying to hide it behind a stand up routine that feel unnatural. he truly felt at home in that bathroom on stage and I wish he would stay there forever. I guess if you can learn one thing from this rant is that as directors we want you to succeed. we can see the talent in you and we want to build it up into something great and beautiful. we can tell if you're scared on stage but we can also tell when you're comfortable and yourself. we can see right through you because that is our job. we want to make you the best you can be because we can see what you can do when you truly feel at home on the stage even if you can't. you just have to put forth the effort and not try to bullshit us. we will know the moment you walk in so don't even try. but I can promise you this your stand up routine that you think is killer probably isn't and you should stick to monologues for the time being just saying
I am looking for an acting summer course in New York and found out that the Manhatten Film Institute offers one where you will shoot two short films and wanted to ask if anyone has experience with them since it‘s on the pricier side. Thank you in advance for answers :)
I’m looking into a casting call and I saw those titles beside two different characters. I’m still very new to actually going out and auditioning so I’m just confused as to what they mean. Any help is appreciated.
I'm subscribed to Project Casting, Backstage, Actors Access, and Casting Networks. However, I rarely find a good casting call that's fit for me. Anyone got any tips?
Just saw an ad for an acting course and it was 10k!! Yes im serious about becoming and actor but 10k is a joke as far as im concerned. Honestly im thinking of giving up my passion because.. You guessed it i dont have the cash. Ive been on a couple of acting courses that were fairly cheap well.... Is £500 cheap. And i have seen some talented actors who never get seen and end up not pursuing their dreans because of the cost.
So I’m pinned for a SAG MLB that I found on my own. Not sure I’ll book it or not but I’m also curious about this for the future. Should I reach out to my agent to negotiate and earn commission when I’d be making $370 a day for 7 days? Is this worth it to them or better to just handle it yourself?
Booked the lead role in a film. Was a bit slow responding to messages (24-48 hours) about paperwork and costumes since I was busy (this is unpaid MFA film work btw), director messages me and tells me I seem too busy and it would take too long to discuss back and forth so they decided to go with someone else. I was shocked and messaged them back saying I was busy and would be happy to reply faster, but they did not reply to me (ironic!) is this normal practice, and whose fault is it more? It was really out of the blue and I’m really upset now. Edit: after hearing everyone’s opinion, I do recognize that I could and should have been more prompt in responding to messages and emails. I’m still a relatively new and inexperienced actor. I texted the director to apologize, promise to be more prompt, and asking to please reconsider. I am upset but no matter the outcome I guess this is a learning experience.
I recently made a post acting for the must see movies for actors, now what about plays to read?
Hi there! Im a non-actor and landed a role for a National commercial. It was me and one other guy in the commercial. I filmed in mid-January and it still has yet to air. I’ve read around enough to know not to expect anything ahead of time regarding residuals and just be patient, but when should I generally get paid for the work days that I filmed? Is that usually bundled with the first residual? Any insight is greatly appreciated!
I am relatively new to acting and film in general. What are some must see movies that feature noteworthy performances that an actor can study?
I’m interested in following a voice acting career. I’ve been watching a lot of videos, listening to lots of pod casts and lurking here for a while. I studied audio production for a few quarters in college and know the basics, could always study and learn more of course. I was a singer and actor in high school and other productions, so some basic voice and breathing method training as well, it’s been over a decade though. Considering a coach or maybe a course online for more information also. My biggest question right now, besides any advice anyone wants to give, is, if narrating something over say 5 or more hours do you read through fully before you record? I’ve always been a fan of fantasy epics over the 20 hour mark and just always wondered if they read it first to familiarize themselves with the characters. Thanks, I really like this place and the overall community outside of Reddit seems dope as well. Really willing to help newbs without judgement. Just encouragement. Awesome.
Why is it that some actors have NO short film credits? I mean "unknown" SAG actors. Like I've noticed quite a few lately on IMDb in my market that for the past like 5-10 years doing this, they only have major TV and film credits. And they're not big roles. Roles like nurse, drug addict #2, juror #8, terrified bbq party goer. Wouldn't SAG short films be a great way to be creatively fulfilled, get good footage, and sink your teeth into larger roles you wouldn't get to necessarily play on a major level? Are they turning their noses up at them? Why? Why would anyone do that. Even named actors do shorts all the time. Maybe I'm just crazy and they just audition for them but for whatever reason don't book them? I mean how do you book like 8-10 major productions and not book a short then? The competition has got to be less...
Hey guys, so i'm a local actor in san antonio texas, I have a lot of experience acting i've done a few background jobs in commercials, 2 local films, and acted in a handful of plays in college (and all in high school) I'm gonna be going to texas state for my bachelors but my question is.. Are there any good agencies in texas i can apply to? I wanna take my acting to the next level i just don't know where to start. I wanna try and do bigger films and get more under my belt. I wanted to maybe try to apply to agencies in LA but i know that wouldn’t really work because im here in texas. Also would anyone recommend moving to LA? Like what agencies are good there? Is it worth it?
Applying to a bunch of schools in the uk. Does anyone have any opinions or experiences if it’s worth it or not? Will I just be spending my money on nothing? Do they want American actors in the uk? Will finding a job in the states after studying in the uk be harder?
What are the top drama schools/academies/conservatories that the top talent agencies most likely visit to cast new graduates ? Does anyone knows about this?
https://www.voiceofgeorge.com/voice-acting Been doing mostly E-learning and Commercial stuff for a few years as it's simple, I'm good at it, and it pays much better than looking for bit parts in games. But I've become sick of using the same voice on every job, and would like to branch out into more Voice *Acting*. If you let me know what you think and how to improve this demo that I've put together myself (seems most people here are Voice Actors, less Voiceovers), I'll give you feedback on your commercial or e-learning demos, or anything you want me to really. Post your comment/feedback below as well as a link to your page and others may help you out too :)
This is partly a rant but also advice for anyone looking to be in this industry… It took me 4 almost 5 YEARS until a mid tier LA manager signed me. During that time I sent hundreds if not a thousand unreturned emails. I received MAYBE 10-15 replies with “No” or “not looking to add new talent right now” over the course of that time. Then one late December day in 2020 I got a phone call with an offer. I was absolutely thrilled. Literally on top of the world...”I have a MANAGER!!”. And that feeling was the best. It lasted for weeks…Maybe even a few months. And then…it went away. Since then I’ve been auditioning for a little over a year now having gone 0/25 on auditions so far (about 2 a month). A few “avail check” sprinkled in there. But no Callbacks or big bites. You have to find a way to stay happy and to stay sane. Exercising regularly, having a day job that doesn’t make you hate your life, friends, family. You have to find your happiness in other things. And that’s shit I need to tell myself lol. That if it this acting thing doesn’t fucking happen, we’re all gonna be OK. So keep at it friends. Sending love. TLDR: Basically what I’m saying is that getting an agent or manager isn’t gonna magically make you a star overnight. Hell, it most likely won’t even make you a working actor. It’s just getting to level 2 in an impossible video game that takes year and years and a lot of luck to beat.
I make science videos and my company uses [Voices.com](https://Voices.com). Per policy we can't use the self service method, and so have to use the one where the project is managed by Voices staff. Over the years, the project management fee has gotten bigger and bigger. Now, it's even more than what they pay the talent as a line item in the statement of work! This seems like a raw deal for talent. I value talent more than project management, and that's what I want to pay for: a good voice. It bothers me as a creative. What do the voice actors out here think?
Or do we all have any part in us if we search hard enough and dive deep enough
I have wanted to act since I was a child; however, I grew up in one of the poorest counties in Tennessee, and there were never opportunities. I would stay up late reading monologues to myself in the mirror, reading books about acting, and watching YouTube videos of actor's audition tapes. I even tried to apply myself on Actor's Access, but young me definitely did not have the credentials for it. Also, I didn't really have parents that would've supported that anyway. ​ Fast forward to now, I'm a Senior in college majoring in Communication and still have that same intense passion for acting. I have a few classes under my belt and one credential on IMBD; however, I am training to go into the non-profit world, which would fulfill me but is not my biggest passion. I have been thinking about moving to Atlanta after graduation and working a job there while auditioning and training, but it almost feels unattainable. I feel like I've started too late- like the odds were never in my favor. At the same time, that drives me more than anything. I want to be successful and show those impoverished children that are sitting in their bedrooms practicing right now that they can do anything they put their mind to, even if it takes time. That's what my younger self would've wanted to hear. What do you think? Is it really possible at this point? Do you think Atlanta is a good place to get started? And do you have any other tips?
I interviewed at an agency called Images yesterday, and they said they’d like to work with me. Only problem is that they charge upwards of $2000 for acting classes that are mandatory. The agency is usually used for upcoming actors to get a start in the business. Immediately you might think that it’s not legit, but a friend of mine has worked with them before and has landed in some roles, such as ones in commercials. He was also offered to be the lead in the live action remake of The Jungle Book, but it didn’t work out. So I need help deciding if its worth the time and money.
So, I am researching the top ten LA management companies and I am struggling a bit with that. I keep getting Agencies which is not what I'm looking for. So, could any fellow actors help point me in the right direction please? Thanks!
I know some people bring up needing work visa's and whatnot, but I wanted to seeing as Toronto is a head-spot for shows...has anyone gotten an agent from Toronto or another country for that matter and travel for shootings with no issue?
Hi everyone, I'm 24 and I've been acting for 2 years now. I'm from Toronto and have an agent here. Recently I have been thinking about moving out to Vancouver. I get good auditions here for principal roles in TV for big networks and film, but I have yet to book anything. I'm also non-union and I feel like I'm stuck in a catch 22 in terms of getting ACTRA credits. I have yet to bring this up with my agent, but I've gotten auditions for productions in Vancouver but I don't know if not having a local agent would be a detriment. I do have a remote job so that wouldn't be an issue. The main reason I'm thinking about moving is because I've been told by my coaches and a few CDs that I have the certain look for things being filmed in the Vancouver area like CW shows. I was thinking of moving out for a couple months to test out the waters sometime in the spring, but I'm still not entirely sure. Would this be a wise career move? Thanks. Tl;dr: I'm a 24 year old non-union actor thinking of moving from Toronto to Vancouver. Is the move worth it?
Hey Everyone! First time posting here, I think this might be the right place to find what Im looking for. Im looking for a native english speaker with american accent to dub my upcoming shortfilm. The voice should be a male between his 20s and 30s. Im looking for an organic/natural way of reading, nothing too "acted", since the VO is telling an anecdote. If I had to show you some references this would be the ones: For the tone of the voice and natural feeling: [https://www.nowness.com/topic/profile/love-me-stella-asia-consonni](https://www.nowness.com/topic/profile/love-me-stella-asia-consonni) And the intention at the time of remembering/telling the story (dont pay attention to the accent) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eZ6EACDKiE&t=48s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eZ6EACDKiE&t=48s) If you think you can fit into what im looking for or know someone who can please reach out to me :) Thank you!
So, I’m a freshman in college (a skinny, pale, average height cis guy for context) pursuing a BFA in acting. I’ve done pretty well for myself so far, including getting cast in one of my school’s main plays for the term, which is uncommon for a freshman here. It’s been a blast so far and I am really passionate about acting. I’ve been thinking for a long time about getting my nipples pierced. I think that nipple piercings are really cool (and sexy) and I think they would look pretty good on me. I wouldn’t get anything outrageous, just small-gauge barbells. However, I’m worried about how it might affect my opportunities as an actor. The only nipple piercing I’ve ever seen on a male actor is on a minor character in the new season of Sex Education, in the Nigeria episode. I’m not sure if this is simply because it’s an uncommon piercing, or because actors with piercings don’t get shirtless roles. I know that something like this would primarily affect film and TV. I only have experience with the stage so far, and I suspect that that is where my main focus would be. In that context, I could probably swap my piercings out for discreet clear ones without issue. Additionally, partial/full nudity is just less common in theatre than in film. However, I would be interested in branching out to other areas eventually. If anyone out there who has experience with body piercings in the acting world could give some advice on the topic, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!
I have asked this question before but has anyone else used the website actorsinsite, if you haven't i would definitely recommend it. You get to share your work with casting directors and build up a rapport. You might even get an agent if you're lucky
So (don’t report me) I am 11 years old and I want to start voice acting but I don’t know where to start please help
Hello! I'm 16 and I really want to get into voice acting after I graduate high school. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for what I could do in the meantime to set myself up better for the field? I've done loads of research, but I thought it might be good to ask people who have firsthand experience! :) (Also, sorry if this is a question that gets asked all the time...)
If you've ever heard of "online productions" you'll know that you must commit to each day of "online rehearsal" and if you don't you're re-casted. At least that was my circumstance, the entire thing was honestly corny, straineous, and not fun. It was also unpaid, so I low-key liked the fact I missed rehearsal it wasn't really intentional and the fact that I've been re-casted doesn't bother me much, but, you know, that credit on my resume I was hoping for is now gone. The project wasn't very likeable but the credit, the credit I wanted and needed. How should I honestly take this situation, because as actors with little credits especially if you're like me with one measly credit, you'll take any work that you can get your hands on. How should I really feel about this re-casting online production situation?
Hello everyone, hope y'all having a good day today. I'm currently 20 y.o (just had my birthday last week) and been thinking of what career do I want to start taking, as I don't necessarily feel like desk work is my type of job. Since I have always been fascinated by movies and the people that gives life to these movies, I thought I'd start taking lessons to become an actor. Thing is, atm I don't really know where to start.. Which is why hopefully I can find some of my answers here. A few questions I would like to ask: 1) How do you start an acting career, and what roles do you start aiming for while you flesh out your abilities 2) How to work efficiently in a group environment in this particular field, and how to deal and accept criticism correctly (am just generally of doing things wrong, and messing stuffs up) 3) Is it really necessary for you to make a name of yourself in your native homeland before going for roles abroad? 4) How important is it in this day and age to be enrolled onto an acting school Any advice and suggestions would be gladly appreciated, also. Cheers, everyone!
I'm 17 and a junior in high school and I want to pursue acting and comedy as a career. After talking to a model friend of mine, she told me that she was signed to an agency in our home state, Montana. After doing some research, I found a few agencies in Montana that help models and actors. I have my acting resume done and ready and I have a friend who offered to take my headshot, but I'm trying to figure out when the best time to submit to them would be. If I were to do it now, I'd have to involve my parents, who are supportive of the idea, but may not immediately be thrilled at the idea of me getting signed. Or, I can wait 11 months for my 18th birthday and sign myself then. I'm thinking the second option would be easier. What do you guys think?
Thanks! Please don't comment saying this is a bad decision--just looking for reputable companies!
Does this ever happen to you? Was doing a self tape audition that admittedly I didn't put much work into. I just got so much anxiety and frustration just for one page. It's a character that I can do well within my range. Anyways I just didn't want to do the work, I didn't want to do the tape. And I tried a few takes but my wife who is an actress was saying she doesn't believe my performance at all and was holding me to a high standard. I'm just mad, I'm mad I don't want to do this tape and get the chance to act, I don't want to put in the work needed to make the tape good, and I just don't want to any of it at all. It's not fun at all. I have until Monday - anyways just seeing if anyone else gets this way?
Is it possible to start my acting career without my parents help?? I’m 14 and so far all I’m in is theater in Highschool right now and I feel like I need more y’know. I want to get a headshot but of course I don’t know how to drive so I can’t drive to like a professional photographer or something. My parents know I want to become an actress and they say they support me yet they put absolutely no effort what so ever. No effort for the past 2 years. So why not do all of it myself. Is it possible to just take headshots myself? On my phone or something. Also how do I make a resume? Like do I write it on paper or can I make a google doc. Anyways, guys I need all the advice I can get.
A few questions… How do you not overshare while simultaneously sharing enough to make your audience feel like they know you? Have you ever been instructed by reps or anyone else to not share things about the industry, acting tips that have helped you book, who you’ve trained with, etc? I constantly see actors share their audition process or MAYBE a day on set, but rarely do I see their acting journey or advice on who to train with. Has anyone else noticed this trend?
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