I’m a theatre major and I love acting , but I don’t want to limit my roles by only being gay, but I find it hard to act straight because it’s so forced .. Any other actors have tips for me ? I also get very nervous when I’m so visibly film, and then getting up to act and trying to completely change to masculine !
Hey all, haven't been around in a while! A few other actor friends were talking about monologues recently and I remember that a few years back, Monologue Mondays used to be a thing on this sub - what happened with it?
Which would be better to major in? Acting for Camera: Associates First Semester: * On-camera acting technique * Acting l Techniques * Film & TV History l: Survey * Improvisation l: Foundations * Dance and Movement for the Performing Artist l * Voice, Production and Speech l: Foundations * English Composition * Screenwriting l: Technique Second Semester: * Acting ll: Contemporary Scene Study * On-Camera Acting ll: Scene Study * Film & TV History ll: Styles * Improvisation ll: Techniques * Dance and Movement for the Performing Artist ll * Voice, Production and Speech ll: Techniques * Introduction to Oral Communication * Screenwriting ll: Development Third Semester: * Introduction to Filmmaking & Production * Improvisation for the Camera * Introduction to Auditioning for Film & TV * Career Preparation * Applied Logic and Critical Thinking * Screenwriting lll: Original Works * On Camera Acting lll * Stage Combat l: Unarmed Fourth Semester: * Industry Preparation * Reel for the Actor * Short Film Project: Original Works * Multimedia Performance * Advanced Stage Combat: Combat for the Camera OR Acting: Associate of Occupational Studies Semester one: * Acting l: Beginning Scene Study * Acting l: Techniques * Iconic Theatre: 19th through Mid-20th Century * Improvisation l: Foundations * Alexander Technique * Dance and Movement for the Performing Artist l * Stage Combat l: Unarmed * First-Semester Seminars * Voice, Production, and Speech l: Foundations * English Composition Semester two: * Acting ll: Contemporary Scene Study * Acting ll: Period Scene Study * Iconic Theatre: Ancient Greece to Romanticism * Improvisation ll: Techniques * Dance and Movement for the Performing Artist ll * Acting for the Camera l * Stage Combat ll: Rapier and Dagger * Voice, Production, and Speech ll: Techniques * Introduction to Oral Communication Semester three: * Acting Styles * Acting lll: Advanced Scene Study * Career Preparation * Acting for the Camera ll * Voice, Production, and Speech lll: Advanced Techniques * Applied Logic and Critical Thinking Elective 1: * Improvisation: Introduction to Long Form Or * Ensemble Singing for the Actor ✅ Elective 2: * Film Studies: The Art of the Motion Picture Or * Stage Combat lll: Broadsword ✅ Semester four: * Acting Production Showcase * Acting Scene Showcase * Industry Workshop * Mock Audition * Film Projects * Finding Your Voice: Digital Tools for the Performing Artist
I’m a middle eastern, Asian, and Caucasian mix. People can never guess my primary ethnicity, and I don’t look like one particular ethnic group. I’ve had people guess that I’m Hispanic before, but also Italian, Native American, and all sorts of ethnicities that are not my own. I can’t pass as white even though I’m 1/2 white, but I also don’t look like a particular ethnic group. I am an agency signed model and my old agents would encourage me to do things to look “more white” (everything from straightening hair to lightening skin). They would say I’m not “ethnic enough” but also not “white enough”, and I need to fit in somewhere. Now that I’m getting into acting, I notice characters who match my type are, for example, the daughter of a white man. I might be a similar type, but I definitely don’t appear as though I could be that man’s daughter. I also see the reverse happen where I definitely appear more Caucasian than the character (to the extent that I would not be casted)… I am really happy that there is more diversity, but I rarely see people like me on TV. It kind of bums me out, and makes me question if I have a place in the industry. I guess I look more middle eastern than anything else, but I rarely see middle eastern people on TV or in films tbh. So, that also sucks haha. I’ve heard people say it’s good to be ethnically ambiguous, but I’m questioning if that’s actually true. Anyone else in the same boat? What has your experience been as an actor?
I recently had a really bad experience where an actor was trying to coerce me into sending nudes so that he could submit me to an agent he knows. He gave some BS explanation that he got fired from a job because of his recommendation for a girl with an inappropriate tattoo a that he didn’t know about. So he wanted to “vet” my body type. He also made a point of making me agree to “deleting everything from our chats” ( I didn’t…) Supposedly he has a small role in something coming to Netflix soon. Is this something normal to deal with in the industry? I try to be open to knew opportunities, but how do I avoid creeps?
Hello! I'm not too sure if this is the best subreddit to ask my question, but I was thought it'd be worth a shot to try. (if there's another one subreddit that's better suited for my question, please let me know!) I'm curious about how people can temporarily deepen their voices. Specifically, altering between one's normal speaking voice to a deeper one.. for this question, the subject is Danny Phantom Exe. I've always thought it was fascinating and just curious how it works. :-o I've tried googling and researching, but most of the stuff I found is for permanently making one's voice deeper (which isn't the case with Danny, his normal speaking voice is pretty high), or it has warmups (also didn't see Danny do in his videos). And is deep voices only achievable by guys? Most girls would prefer to have a softer or a higher voice, and I get it. But physically, I'm curious if there's any female voice actors/voiceover artists capable of doing a deep voice. Thank you for taking the time to read, and thanks in advance for replies! :)
So I’d say I’m fairly new to this, I’ve done background work already, and have done a couple auditions, but have never actually been booked for anything. I’m kinda fairly low on income so even my headshots aren’t all that great. Any advice I can get on how to keep advancing? Possibly get an agent or something?
I’ve already got a list of my own but I’d like to hear your opinions. I’ve been in the professional theatre world longer but among other things in the film realm (better pay, more opportunities for jobs, etc.) I’ve also noticed that as an introverted person (but an extroverted actor) my personality seems to be more accepted in general among the film realm. Whereas in the theatre world it’s almost like part of getting hired is being a loud/extroverted/takes up the room personality type (and if you’re not you’re more easily excluded.) Any thoughts? I have love for both fields but am interested in your thoughts too because I don’t think it’s something actors talk about enough.
I am a 20 year old male. I go to school in NYC, but I don’t live here year round. I am a full time student, not studying acting or anything related. But it’s my dream to be an actor. Is it feasible to try and pursue anything while I am living here? Or would it not be possible while also being a full time student? I have virtually no experience, aside from a couple of basic acting classes and some student theater in high school. I know it sounds kind of crazy, but it also kind of seems crazy to be living in NYC, essentially on my parents dime (that won’t last after I graduate), and doing nothing to pursue my dream. If it does sound crazy to try and be an actor right now while also a full time non-acting student, please tell me, because I genuinely do not know. And if it’s not crazy, do you have any suggestions? Where do I start?
I'm a very small youtuber with 80 subscribers and 100 videos. I'm trying to increase my views by doing everything I can find on SEO, thumbnails, color grading and so on. My editing isn't worse than the next man who has over 10k views. I mean, some youtubers don't edit at all and get over a million views. I add even sound from the YouTube Audio Library. Meanwhile I get only below 100 views on most of my videos. Last I was asking around what could be wrong, and most people said my presentation on camera wasn't as good as it should be. Either I look to negative, talk to fast, use wrong language or don't express myself enough. My first thought was to ask people in YouTube subreddits or the likes. Then I figured why not ask the professionals when it comes to performing. What do you suggest I do to increase my performance skills? How do I appear better on camera? How do I get my expressions more clear? Some general tips? Most of my future videos will be in the categories vlogs, challenges, comedy and entertainment. I hope this is the right subreddit for these kinds of questions. I've always been interested in acting, but my location is not really giving me much possibilities in this field, so YouTube came as a solution to that. I like YouTube. It could be a possibility to get recognition and gain some skill.
Hey all, I was browsing craigslist for PA work, and I found this posting. I applied for this acting position on a whim, and they replied asking me to come into the studio tomorrow for a pre-screening/possible reading. https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/tfr/d/new-york-casting-movie-actors/7433849465.html Is this a scam? Should i go in tomorrow, or is there too many red flags?
Actor with credits asking for somewhat nude (you can cover the parts) body comp pics so they know my body type for sending me to an agent that they know for modeling. This seems like an obvious red flag but is this legit? They held an acting class on zoom that I attended with others.
Hi voice actors and voiceover artists! I am at some kind of life crossroads and am trying to lock down a career that I feel passionate about and can commit to long term. I have always been interested in voice acting, but I have no idea if what I assume the job itself is like is actually accurate. So if any of you could give your thoughts on your day-to-day work-wise, that would be amazing! Specifically, I’m wondering: \-How did you get involved with voice acting/voiceover? \-Do you feel you are paid fairly? \-Do you often have work you are required to finish at home/outside of work hours? Do you often work overtime? \-Do you find your work particularly challenging? \-What do you spend most of your work time doing? \-Do you feel fulfilled at work? Would you recommend others follow you down your path? \-Is most of your work done independently, or with other colleagues? \-Are you under a lot of scrutiny from higher-ups, or do they mostly step back and let you do your work? \-How much vacation time do you get? \-How are the benefits? \-Do you often feel stressed about work? and any other details that might be useful for me! I will be working in the US and/or Canada if that is relevant. Thanks so much!
It totally takes me out of the moment when I'm watching a scene where the actor is crying and wailing but no tears are coming out of their eyes. So I'm doubly impressed when I see an actor crying real tears but am unsure if that is a fundamental skill of a good actor or if it's even something that is difficult to do.
Hello fellow actors, I signed up with a background agency (Showcatcher Talent) in October and just got booked on a show last week. While I was on set people recommended I sign up with more then one agency for better results. I was wondering if anyone had advice on which background agencies are good to join. Thank you.
I know it’s a really bizarre question but I’m a film student and I really need an infant for a short film I’m making. They would just literally be on camera for two shots (put there to make a bundle of blankets and crying noises seem believable throughout the rest of the project). Does anyone know where I could find non union infants? Also would there be additional fees or insurance involved since they are so young, even though it’s just for a student film? Also does SAG even apply in this case in the first place? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Hey ya'll. I'm doing a showreel soon, 3 scenes I need to write. Is anyone interested in being my scene partner? I need 3 actors obviously
Hi there, reposting this because I feel like I worded it wrong the first time. Basically I have been acting for years now, and ever since I was a child I wanted to be an actor. I’ve been training, doing local theatre, extra work and short films you name it. A few months ago I was spotted by an agent and signed after a couple meetings. However, in the last few months I’ve experienced a lot of health problems and it’s made me very drained. I’ve been loosing my passion for acting over the last two months, I don’t know why because it’s literally all I wanted, but I’m really struggling to keep my head a float. I don’t wanna quit, it’s obviously just a bad period of my life at the moment and I just need to try ride it out, but I also feel like I’m wasting my agents time if I take time out. I just don’t want to let her down, but l’m very overwhelmed with everything and I just don’t feel the way I used to about acting. Sorry if this is dumb or confusing, I just honestly feel really lost. Does anyone have any experience with this feeling? Should I speak about this with my agent?
Hello, I have no interest in becoming an actor nor do I have acting experience. I have this idea of just having my face out there for the world to see and have them need me for small gigs like commercial or voice. Would I still need a talent agent?
I am new to this industry and its dos and don'ts. I submitted a self tape for an open call and got a callback email requesting for additional self tape audition materials from the casting assistant. After the self tapes were completed and placed in a Google drive, I replied with the links back to the casting assistant. No reply from the assistant. I have read in this forum to do the audition and then just forget it. But... It's been close to a week now and I am second guessing whether I followed the right instructions regarding the submission of the callback self tapes. Or what if they didn't see my email? Is it bad practice to ask for confirmation that they received the callback self tapes, even though it's already been a few days? Do casting assistants normally follow up if the actor failed to submit the callback request? Thanks.
just genuinely curious on how they do it... if you're good at acting, how do you act like you arent? idk if my question makes sense
If you just listen, you know when it's a movie from the 40's or early 50's. I'm not sure why. Can someone articulate the difference? I had thought it was the change that came about with Lee Strasberg's method acting, but last night I watched a British series, Dalziel and Pascoe, which was made before wider screen TVs, but after the European Union was formed, and those actors used the same clipped style of delivery. I'd be interested in any thoughts. SS
I'm a 19-year-old (freshman) nursing student. Halfway through the semester, I had this "epiphany" of not really wanting to end up working in the medical field. I want to be an actor. It's a dream I've always set aside since I'm the eldest child in a typical Asian family. I've been told that it's an impractical and expensive career to lead on. That there's a higher chance that I won't make it big, and I would end up miserable and without any use in the family. I've always been a big dreamer. I dreamt of making it big in Hollywood, working with many, many creative people in the industry. The "glitz and glam" is just a plus. I may sound like a naive (yet another wannabe) teen (or young adult? 19 is a confusing age) but I'm well aware of the horrors of this path. But if given a chance, I will take it right away, no looking back. See, the problem here is that I can't really afford to take both nursing and acting at the same time. I'm a university scholar, and it feels impractical to get off college and start pursuing an acting career—which, if I actually decided to do it, I have no idea what and where to start on. I have no acting experience whatsoever, and of course, I have no idea if I'd really be able to reach my dream. Thinking about it, it seems extremely impossible knowing that I live in a different country (and in a place wherein careers in arts aren't really held in high standards) and is basically just a nobody. All I can afford to do right now is wallow in self-pity and pray that my university days are finally over. It's just frustrating when you wanna start working on projects around the ages of 18-25 but cannot. People around me don't even take me seriously. Please, I need your advice. I'm honestly feeling lost right now. I just want to freeze time so that I can have more of it to organize my thoughts and wants in life. Edit: My classes for the second semester start on February 28. If anyone can recommend LA or NYC-based classes that take in inexperienced international students (online, of course), please do.
Would you consider Leto to be a good actor apart form Suicide Squad? I just see people trashing him for his performance in SS but I think he is a good actor in general. What are your thoughts?
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How is it that no matter what I'm watching or playing I almost always hear him voice someone, how has he managed to be in absolutely everything and he uses his normal voice allot of the time as well which makes him stand out way more than the other actors that seem in character which can sometimes take me out of the moment as I go hay look it's that guys voice again I don't mean for this to sound like me hating on him I like his voice and for the most part it's fun noticing voices I recognize in different things I'm, mainly curious how he's managed to pull this off
I realized after doing a bit of research that ALL of the voice actor websites including the FNAF wiki used the wrong image for Cameron Miller, Monty’s voice actor. I ended up finding the REAL voice actor’s twitter and noticed he was aware that they didn’t give him proper credit, and he didn’t know how to fix it. He only had 90 followers! I knew something had to be done. So I took it upon myself and made a tiktok raising awareness. It ended up taking off and we were able to have all the websites changed. (I was able to edit the wiki myself, but a few people including myself messaged admins of other websites). I’ve been able to chat with Cameron a bit throughout this. He’s literally super funny, sweet, and genuine. I’d recommend giving him a follow, he’s great with interacting with fans. He has a [twitter](https://twitter.com/cameronm2miller?s=21) and [Instagram](https://instagram.com/cameronm2?utm_medium=copy_link)
I want to sign up for IMDB, but wondering if there are any tips/tricks to getting a discount. $150 per year is a bit hard to swallow, so I'm seeing if there's any other way to get it for cheaper. Thanks for any advice you can give!
So I’m having an issue with being open minded about roles. Aside from not being able to apply for them in actor access for some reason, I’m being too picky I think. Nothing is catching my eye. Lol I’m still waiting for Keven Feige to call me.
Hey everyone! I have wanted to professionally act for a long time but kept pushing it to the side as I felt it wasn't realistic. It's been eating at me lately so I figured it was time to prepare/attempt. Issue is I live in a rural town in Northern Nevada. Closest big city is 2 1/2 hours away, which I do visit often so it's not too big an issue, but it's still not really an acting scene. **So, what I'm asking is, what is your advice for an aspiring actress stuck in a small town that works full time and could only occasionally travel for acting opportunities? It can be anything.** I plan on taking online courses to up my acting skills, I participate in our small local community theater, and I plan on moving to the aforementioned city in 2 years which will put me closer to LA/San Francisco, etc. When I'm there I'll be able to put a bit more work into it with more classes, an agent, etc. I am female and 21 if that is necessary.
1.) Does anyone here have a verified instagram account? It's something I just thought about today, not any big life long goal. I've done a guest star and two co stars. And a pretty decent amount of IMDB titles. Somewhere in the middle. I was wondering where you were at before you applied for verification. 2.) How would you maximize instagram to help with the acting career? I feel ig is a good way to share what you're doing. Maybe a director or other actor will want to connect. I've connected with 2 other performers from ig and ended up filming demo reel scenes with. Just wondering if there are other ways that I haven't thought of. Maybe something in searching the hashtags, idk
I've returned to acting in my 40s, and although I acted a lot as a child, I'm a lawyer and former prosecutor. (I was an Assistant DA for 8 years and an Assistant Attorney General for 3 years.) I've returned to acting now and so far I've studied (in person) at Stella Adler and the Barrow Group here in New York. I'm not sure what my next best step is, but I think it makes sense to invest in trying to get in front of CDs. Someone very helpfully posted a list of CDs who do one-to-ones but I can't seem to find any websites or sign-up pages or any info! I'm seeking any information about how to contact Clint Alexander, Allison Kirschner, John Ort, or any other CDs who are doing acting workshops in order to get class info and (ultimately) sign up! I'm inspired to be a part of such a supportive artistic industry, and I appreciate any assistance and/or information you can share! Many thanks
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.
Hello everyone. So I recently got really into j-dramas and movies, do you think it's possible to become and actor in a foreign country with such a different culture?I love the country and most of the plots are fun to watch and don't involve a lot of nudity. I have always dreamed of being an actor, but I don't have the confidence to start, am extremely shy, introverted and self conscious . I have a certificate from some acting classes I took, but the teacher basically scammed us. Nobody will take you seriously if you haven't worked with lines and the "diploma" has spelling errors.... Also the only "on camera experience" I have is now lost forever, since my hard disked got destroyed) I sung on a stage twice, but quit after my classmates laughed at me gor messing up the pronunciation of s word. Aldo, I'm getting older (late 20s), so I'm out of most of what's looked for in my country ( Model-looking people with no boundaries for minor roles) Any tips would be appreciated. I really want to go for it.
I'm 19/M, I look like a ducking prison inmate, 6'3 yet my voice is high, I still have voice cracks and so on . I really want to be an actor-or a voice actor, but my voice is an embarrassment. What should I do, what could I do?
Is there something I'm missing, here? Why are there so many Canadian voice actors?
So I'm a 17-year-old female high school senior and I'm graduating this June. Being an actress is the only thing I can ever see myself being happy with. I've always wanted to be an actress and have done my research for years and have a few unsteady plans. I'm applying to colleges as a business major, I'm also doing dual enrollment so ill also have a general AA when I also graduate from high school, but I don't see myself studying business because I hate it already. Applying to colleges was the reality hit that made me realize I need to do something very soon in order to be happy with my life. My parents are immigrants and completely against me being an actress and want me to go to college to make them proud. But I am known to go against their rules so moving across the country after high school to pursue my dream without warning wouldn't really shock them. I live in Washington and although I live about an hour away from Seattle, I'm not aware of any local opportunities to get my start. Does anyone have any advice regarding how to start? And any locals know of any local opportunities?
I was recently given an opportunity from a regular at my work to audition for a new Netflix show. Problem is I have no acting portfolio and little to no experience! I am a model and have a decent portfolio for that. The regular said to make up a reel and his management company (that he also works with because he’s an actor) will call me in a few weeks! So now I have less than 2 weeks to put together a decent demo reel on my own. If anyone has any suggestions or feedback please let me know!
Hi everybody! I am a 29 year old actress who has been searching up and down for comedic TV sides to use at agent auditions. I have a few options, but I would love more- even if they are just good scenes from a specific episode of a TV show- I've been watching Community and Broad City and finding the episode transcripts and making them into sides. But there's so much content I don't know which episodes to use. Any help would be soo appreciated. Examples of shows I'm looking at: New Girl, Community, Broad City, Happy Endings etc. Comedic female parts 20-30.
Hello all! Throwaway account. Some backstory: I have been pursuing acting in LA for several years, without too much to show for it - i.e. not the typical career mile markers like co/guest star TV/film credits. I do have a quality commercial agent, and a manager. A few years ago, I took a random gig as an "extra" in an adult film scene - as "the girl" who finds her boyfriend cheating on her with a man, who then has a big comedic horrified reaction and storms off. (I am a plain-Jane mid-late 20s white female) **EDIT: There may have been some confusion because I originally used "background actor" - I have many speaking lines, so it's not like typical film/TV background work. I'm just not... "performing" in the definition for the genre. Haha** It was fun and professional, and I thought it would just be a funny little anecdote to tell at parties. But they liked me and asked me back for more scenes, and I agreed (it paid well and they let me improv off the script). Cut to today, I have now done probably 25 scenes across multiple adult sites, always in my same capacity, aka not engaging in the adult acts or being nude etc. (I've already shot 2 this month!). Sometimes I see my clips on Tiktok/twitter/etc, and there's always comments saying how they love seeing that same girl in every scene, how she's a legend etc. So, I do have a minor amount of recognizability and notoriety in this niche. (My reps do not know about my adult career, as it started before I signed with them.) I of course do not use my legal name for my adult work, while I do use my legal name for my legitimate acting. I have a pseudonym for my adult work. **ALL THIS TO SAY:** I find myself in a unique position. I am, on paper, an "adult film star," but in the most non-sexual, comedic way possible, which is absolutely my "brand." I am interested in pursuing capitalizing my "star power" in the adult industry. I've kind of come to terms that I may not have a typical/linear acting career, and to just own and go all in on my unique niche. I'd like to further expand my scope in that industry as an "extra" in more sites' productions. Of course, the ultimate dream would be to make a name for myself in my niche, and then take that reputation and build a larger career off that. I've been researching what the "models" in adult films use to get gigs, and there are many reputable agencies, but... they are specifically for the models, who are the stars. That's not what I'm looking for. I suppose I could still apply and say what I want and link to all my work, I just don't want that to waste both of our time. My dream would be to get a manager who is able to help my career both in the adult industry and mainstream. My current manager is... not overly good. I'd been wanting to move on from her for awhile now, but now I have all the more reason. She's not connected to social media or current shows/casting, and most of her roster is older, so we're not a great fit for multiple reasons. I know such a diversified manager is a big ask, and perhaps unrealistic. Anyway, I think that's it for now. Long shot, but if anyone has similar personal experience I'd love to hear. Thanks everyone!
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So I need to add more clips for character types on my Actors Access for my agency. I was curious as to where I should find scenes to tape. It will most likely be monologue or self-tape with a reader. I know on Showfax there are sides, but are we allowed to use those for personal use? Also, was debating on a monologue from the walking dead, but don’t want to get in trouble for using their material. Any suggestions are appreciated! :)
I'm an experienced as an actor, no leading roles yet but some supporting leads and dozens of smaller roles...maybe 50+ commercial over the last 20 yrs. I love that we don't have to commute for auditions any more and don't really want to go back to in-person auditions. I do miss the direct and immediate feedback and redirections from casting directors, but I've been booking fine without it. There is one thing that I would change that I think would make life more manageable for those of us juggling acting with other responsibilities. I wish self-tapes and callbacks were banned on Weekends and Mondays before noon. I feel like ever since the pandemic began, I've spent every weekend working on self-tapes that are due on Monday morning. All I want is 2 days of the week where I'm not memorizing lines, or rearranging my furniture to tape, or sitting at the computer to edit. Also, I wish there was some union related "reader honorarium" because I would love to just hire someone to be a regular reader for me. Right now, my partner does it but it is definitely an imposition on his time. Maybe this is just growing pains and I am facing the realization that I need to scale back on my non-acting work (self employed). What are some unlikely-but-possible things that you would change if you could?
I know I won’t be exactly in the same place as others auditioning who have completed a degree in the subjects already but I have been performing since I was 10, studied Drama at GCSE and Performing Arts at A level. I also studied in the young actors studio at the RWCMD for a year 2 years ago. I feel like I have a good base of training and what I really lacked auditioning for degree courses was life experience, which I am now gaining in uni. Is there any hope for me on a masters course without prior professional training? I’m quite talented, but not a once-in-a-lifetime superstar sort of talent.
Hi everybody. Ive always liked acting (in school plays etc.) and yesterday i decided to give it a go. Can yall give me some tips or things i should work on as a newbie. I will start to practice my craft for a while before going to auditions so its mostly acting tips im Looking for
Alot, I mean longer than most, and sometimes when the actor is not supposed to laugh while the audience does, I don't think I could comfortably not laugh, Or convincingly retell the joke if it wasn't funny to me, because that kind of acting sounds painful
This thread is for those who are usually intimidated by any decently long sentence, because they know they won't get far before gasping for air. For those who forget how to enjoy speaking, because it feels like a wrestling match with their own body. For those who procrastinate, because they think to themselves, 'maybe my nose will be better by the end of the day'. For those who can't tell if their failing at reading something properly is due to their own lacking ability or their nostrils preventing them from being better. Okay, there might have been a little projection in that paragraph. But my point is, I'd quite like to be reminded that I'm not alone in having my wish of being a better reader, while also having a severe hinderance. And perhaps there are at least a few of you who could use the reminder as well.
So, I’m 25, I’m Brazilian and I’m currently living in San Diego county under the J1 visa but in the process to get a greencard. In Brazil, I got a bachelors in Industrial Engineering and Marketing, and my thesis was about project management in the Entertainment Business. I have always taking acting classes as a hobby but I finally got the courage to pursue it as a career. The thing is. I still have about a year or a year and half under the J1 visa before getting my work permit and later on my greencard. So right now I’m not allowed to work as an actress, but I wanna use this time to learn as much as I can, do some networking, and understand how the business work here in the USA. I don’t have any professional experience tho, I just did a couple of amateur plays a long time ago, a web series that haven’t come out yet and a commercial in Brazil. I’m fluent in English, but I do have a little bit of an accent and I haven’t take any acting classes here yet, but I wanna start as soon as possible. I know it’s harder to break into the industry as a foreigner, specially for someone with almost no experience like myself, so what would be your advice for me? Do you know any good acting school in San Diego? Should I do auditions for unpaid jobs to build up my resume or would it make me look bad for only having the J1 visa?
Okay, here is the big one guys. there is a TON of hate revolving around different voice acting websites from F2P to P2P each website has its ups and downs... but there is a little too much pride and lack of understand of the "rules" of the individual platform, which leads to conflicting reviews. This post is for all those who are looking into online VA workplaces but don't know where to go or how to work them. Let's get started. **Voice Bunny**: This one gets a TON of hate. I mean, I can see why. They want high quality work, cheap rates (kind of, you **CAN** set whatever rate you want) and fast work. They are forcing that magical triangle that we've been told you can't have all of (cheap, fast and good). Here's how you play by the rules to get the most of their system. 1. **Keep your project tab open with notifications on while you're working at the computer** and if you're available, when you hear a ding try and get the speedy... if you don't ah well get back to working on whatever else you were doing, if you do land the gig make some cash and move on. 2. If you have a client that contacts you at a strange hour, you miss a gig deadline, you respond late to a gig or anything that would affect your ratings score **simply shoot them an email at their support email.** 9 times out of 10 they will wipe the mistake from your score and your stats won't be affected. 3. you don't make a lot of money from "speedies" (this is their most popular 30 min turnaround service), it ranges from $10 - $20 per speedy. I treat them much like fast food, it is cheap and fast. These reads are typically less than 27 seconds and take about 10 - 12 minuets to do from start to finish. From speedies alone I average $800 - $1000 per month. **NO, IT'S NOT ALOT PER GIG**, but they add up quickly. 4. **Update your samples**... often. I suggest making 2 - 3 samples a day to upload. I would FLOOD this website as it gets you higher rankings and exposure to more clients. They have no limit to samples so put as many as you possibly can. **Fiverr:** There is some confusion around the way that Fiverr works and how difficult it is to get clients. You **can** make a Full time living from this website, but it does take some finessing. here are some things you can do. 1. **Fill out your profile**. IN. IT'S. ENTIERTY. Fiverr works as an open marketplace where it ranks your profiles much like Google. Every so often they shuffle things up to keep it fair, but if your profile it completely full it will give potential clients more info to look at as well as position you in a higher rank. 2. **Niche down.** Marketing yourself as a voice actor places you against 10,000's of different talented voice actors, marketing yourself as an "anime protagonist voice actor" Places you against 100's of different voice artists. Ps. I can't tell you how much commercial work I've gotten from my anime hero profile, so I don't really worry about missing out on work. 3. **keep Fiverr open** in a tab and every so often go back to it. When you have Fiverr open you show up as "online" on the platform which can help you land gigs if a client is in a rush and wants to connect with someone now. 4. **Study your analytics**. In your gigs you'll be able to see analytics on how each gig is performing. With this info you'll be able to tweak your gigs and get them pushed into a higher ranking. Again, fill out everything they ask for in the gigs. I filled out everything but the PDF documents section they asked for (they want your resume or credits), once I filled that section in that gig's views doubled consistently. 5. **You set your budget**. Sometimes you'll have a client reach out via message to discuss a project. this is fine, but always direct them to your gig page to place the order unless you discuss providing them with a special offer. If I feel like saving them the hassle I will make an offer, but it will be the same price as the gig, there's no DM discount. 6. **You can say no**. This is your profile and your business. If you have someone who is lowballing you just say no thank you and move on. **Voquent:** I love the way Voquent works! They pay great rates, they have great communication, and have a lot of respect for your time. The downside is that you really can't find clients on the site or audition for gigs. They're not a job board, they function much like an agency. A client comes and tells them (Voquent) what they need, and they connect the client with a voice actor in their roster. So how do you get contacted? Samples. 1. They are very upfront with what they want as far as samples and how many you need. Put in **AS MANY AS YOU CAN**. At the top of your profile page as you add more samples it'll tell you how great your visibility on their platform is becoming, the more you add the more you'll be seen. 2. **Fill out your profile, professionally**. They want (as every website does) high quality sound and they charge based on that premise. You can even include images of your studio, what gear you use, what DAW you use, your computer, etc. Give them this info. If a client is going to pay $500 for a 30 second ad spot (which yes, is priced accurately depending on broadcast needs and length of use), you better believe they client will want to have some visual assurance. 3. **Variety is key**. Since they limit the number of samples you can provide and you can't actively look for jobs, you'll need to provide vocal variety and tag your samples to appeal to different needs. This will open you up to a wider client base and get you in front of more people. **VOPlanet:** This service is paid. it costs, I believe $199 (it's been a while since I paid my fee). As a job posting site it is not as plentiful, maybe you'll get 4 auditions a week. But this website makes clients pay industry rates and the best bit, no one can underbid their rate and there is no cut taken from the job. It is truly a site for professionals. 1. Being professional is the name of the game here folks. Since these are just open auditions, you'll need to bring your A-Game to each audition (as you always should but we all know that some other websites are more LAX with their needs as they charge more LAX Prices). 2. Make sure you **write a note for each audition**. This becomes tedious... trust me I know. But I do a short Slate and write a note to the client. This personalizes your audition and is something that can separate you from the pack of other auditioners. I've always said it, I would rather work with someone who is 90% of the way there and kind/professional vs. someone who is 100% of what I need but is terrible. 3. **Audition early**. You don't know how many people are on the site, but casting directors get tired of listening to dozens of auditions and it is probable that they won't listen to them all. If you are the 50th auditionee you have a smaller chance of being heard than if you are the 1st - 10th, so turn on your notifications and audition when you get the chance. **Upwork:** Truth be told... I'm not the biggest fan of Upwork but I have found jobs through them before. It's not really a P2P site since there is a free profile but... if you want to consistently land more gigs you'll need to purchase credits in order to submit bids for more gigs and you'll need to sign up to their paid monthly tier to get access to valuable analytics on your competitors bidding range. 1. You know what I'm gonna say? Fill out your profile. Upwork has something called the "Rising Talent" With this you get a whole host of perks that will make finding and getting work MUCH EASIER. In order to be asked to join the program you'll need to exhibit talent and potential. You do this by cramming your profile with all of your achievements and samples, so fill it out. 2. **Audition early**. On a typical audition you'll have around 25 - 50 auditionees and a project director who is not used to the volume of low quality (unfortunately in many cases since it's not made specifically for VO work) and low-price gigs. After a while they will latch on to whatever high-quality candidate they believe can do the gig well enough (trust me, I've seen it time and time again). Much of the time if there are more than 15 bids on a gig I will just skip it, there's more work to be done on the site. 3. **Educate your clients** and in your note (which you should personalize and write to all of them) tell them what they're getting. This is a platform where you have to SELL YOURSELF. What can you do for the client? What is the client going to get? Why should they go with you vs. Joe Shmoe? These are all very important questions that you need to answer. 4. **Stick to your price**. I know that there are a ton of low budget gigs and people undercutting each other but much of the time on this site clients are ether a. Looking for cheaper foreign talent at which point the gig is not for me or b. new and don't understand what the rates are. If you go in with $50, they'll say okay if you go in with $300, they'll say "why?" If you properly explain your service and what you'll provide they'll say "Okay". Stick to your rate and educate (ha that's witty, maybe I'll print shirts) **Casting Call Club:** This website is great for video game, anime and animation work (my kinda work), But it is usually low budget or free work. Use this as a platform for community building, demo building, education with the introduction of the Closing School (though it looks great I haven't pulled the trigger so I can't tell you if it is good) and building an audience within the niche if you land a popular project. 1. You already know about fully completing your profile but more importantly for this site is completely reading the audition brief and doing good character work. Since this site caters to my crowd (anime and video games) the work is heavily character based, if you want to get work you'll need to study your character to really bring it to life. Also, read the brief you're given. Alot of the work asks for a certain style or accent or impression so if you gloss over it you've just botched the audition. 2. **Record with good technique**. Alot of the talent on the site is just getting into voice work, which is fine, but it shows in their mic technique. Plosives, mouth clicks, peaking and reverb is a common problem, record with proper technique and you will immediately stand out. 3. **Interact with the community**. The more you interact, the more the community knows you, the more you'll be known when it comes to auditions, the more people will want to work with you, the faster people will listen your auditions. **Backstage:** Ah the actors website. Backstage is rich with casting calls of all kinds, but it does require some finessing to work properly, and it does cost you $159 to sign-up for a year. 1. **Photos of yourself** are pretty much needed. Yes, this seems silly for a VO profile but when I added photos, I had people reaching out to me more often for both VO work and on camera work alike. 2. **Add as many samples as you can.** When someone finds your profile, they'll want something to listen to. Provide them with a TON of different examples so that they can get the full idea of your voice and what you can do. 3. I find that I have more luck if I approach this site with the mind fame "I'm a camera actor with a lot of voice over ability" vs. "I'm a Voice Actor who can also work on camera". This is a subtle difference but when you approach it from this frame of mind you'll lead with a different introduction that I feel lends itself more to the culture of the site. (This one is quite vague but I don't know how to fully explain. I hope that you get what I mean) **ACX:** Ahh the gig ol' audiobook site. First and foremost, don't go into this niche lightly. Yes, it can be good money, but you need stamina, technical expertise, a proper environment, planning and sight-reading skills. The pay is also by FINISHED HOUR. If you work for $200 and the final product is 1 hr. but it took you 40 hours to do it that's $5 per hour... so not great. 1. **Use audiobook examples on your profile**. Authors are looking to hear that you've read similar titles, not that you've done a car commercial. You'll need to include samples from books, even if you just make up a 1-page script to read, that'll be better than including 500 examples of used car salesman copy. 2. **Read the synopsis of the author's book**. Who is this book catering to, look into the target markets age, ethnicity, demographic, anything that you can. This will help you in turn to figure out the best way to read for the audition. 3. **Leave the author a note** that talks about you rate PFR how long it'll take, your communication schedule, etc. Authors would like to know that you care about their book, let them know this isn't just a one-off job, it's something that you would really love to work on. **Voices / Voices 123:** I do have a free profile on both of these sites, but I do not have a ton of info on them as I am not too active on these as of yet. Just fill out your profile in its entirety folks. I get some work sent to me from both of these sites simply because my profile is complete. ​ That all she wrote folks! There is plenty of info out there on the ups and downs of each site, this post is for all of those who want to jump in and make the most of each site. Hopefully this list has helped you clarify how to approach each site. Each one has different needs and is looking for different levels of commitment, if you simply know what the site is looking for you will be able to achieve a level of success. Keep in mind the one factor that you cannot force, time. Each site needs to see that you are committed, that you are doing gigs in a timely manner, that you are getting good reviews. This all takes time, you will not be able to create a profile and on day two start snagging dozens of jobs, it just won't happen as each of these sites are saturated with other talent. In any case I hope that this has helped! All the best, Jaythava
I'm in the UK so I'm not sure if the law is a bit different elsewhere, but basically our law states that if you're under 16, you need a license in order to work somewhere, so obviously that includes being a child actor on a professional set. A lot of people have told me that this means that 14-15 is the awkward acting age where usually casting directors would prefer over 16s to play roles for a 14-15 year old since there's a lot less hassle and paperwork needed for someone over 16. I'm a 15 year old actor who recently joined an agency (about 6 months ago) and in those 6 months I've received a total of 3 auditions from them. Obviously since I'm quite new to the industry (been professionally acting for around a year now), I'm not quite sure about this age thing, so just wanted to know other people's personal experience in this matter, or any pearls of wisdom surrounding this topic?
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