I’m a filmmaker starting a series for TikTok. I need a narrative voice actor. We don’t really have a big budget. Just looking for an eager voice actor that wants to collaborate on the project and see where it goes. If anyone follows Stefan Johnson on TikTok that’s the kind of voice we are looking for. We can pay $10 per video. The videos are short 30-60 seconds. Average 75-100 words per video.
Hi, so I know this is probably a silly question but… before Christmas, I applied for a talent agency by sending my details/a photo as asked, thinking nothing would come of it. Shortly after, they asked me to do an audition for them, and the audition is tomorrow morning. They sent me a short little piece to learn (it’s only five lines and it’s someone taking to themselves/voices in their head). They’re a super small agency in London, 1st Talent Agency. However, I haven’t done any proper drama work since I completed my drama degree in 2019, although I’ve been practicing monologues etc in my spare time. I’m not very body confident because I’m plus sized and also I don’t particularly like how I look, and I’m hoping in the new year to lose some weight etc. I don’t know if the anxiety and sickness I’m currently feeling is just normal pre audition jitters or something else. Part of me is debating cancelling the audition because I lack experience, and maybe I can apply again/to other agencies once I’ve done some local theatre/classes/short films etc. There’s a local amateur dramatics club that’s holding auditions for their show next month, which I’m definitely going to try out for. But also I’m worried that by cancelling I’m not putting myself forwards and I’ll miss any remote chance I have, if that makes sense. Like I feel like if I quit then I’m taking the coward’s way out, and I really do want to be an actor badly. So I guess I just want some advice because I’m not sure what to do?
Based in Ontario. Hi. I’m a grade 10 student with a question regarding a career choice. I really want to pursue acting when I grow up because I have so much fun whenever I do it, and I’m not into it because of money. I just want to do it but my parents told me countless times that they ARE NOT OKAY with it and I HAVE to go to a college/university and pursue a normal 9-5 job but I don’t want to do that although it’ll be good to have a backup plan. We’re not the wealthiest either but not the poorest either and they don’t want me to take any acting courses or to at least be a background actor or try out student films. Honestly, I have no idea what else I’d like to do, I don’t want to waste their money on tuition either. Also, I’ve been trying to become better on my own by reading books (Respect for Acting), practicing, and watching movies so I’m really determined to do it but not having my parents to back me up kinda hurts. Any advices on what to do? Should I start reading some investing books? I’m lost.
What are the chances of a Korean female actress breaking into the Hollywood industry? Should I go for it? yolo?! If yes, should I go to New York or Los Angeles? How do I start getting my feet wet? Any best strategies let me know!
I made my first post here back in mid 2020. I was a senior in high school back then with a burning desire to act, even though I didn't know where I belonged in the community or what acting even was. It's been almost 2 years since "acting professionally" first emerged as an idea in my head. I know I still have a long way to go, but taking stock of my progress from the days of "do I have to cry on cue to be an actor" to who I am today, I am absolutely awestruck by just how much I've grown from day one. I now know that I have an equal passion for musical theatre and film/TV acting, and with careful planning of my career tracks and training, I can navigate and cross over both sides of the industry. Since 2020, I have: * Read hundreds of books related to acting * Taken a foundational acting class * Taken a musical theatre class * Started with my BA Theatre Studies major at my state college * Begun applying to transfer into a drama school or conservatory where I can take my craft further * Attended countless workshops on acting and voice * Learned how to do a proper selftape with a professional tripod and lighting * Auditioned for all kinds of productions, from youth theatre companies to TV commercials * Become absolutely comfortable with moving, speaking and singing on camera and in front of an audience * Developed a daily routine of vocal warmups, dance conditioning and acting exercises I completely understand that setting goals like "be a lead in a feature film" and "get into RADA or Juilliard" won't do me any favors because those are very much out of my control. Instead, in 2022, I hope to achieve the following: * Structure my daily routine so that I have a clear progressive curriculum and goals that I can work towards * Document my progress by writing down what worked and what didn't work in my daily routine and when I work on auditions * Go for more open call auditions * Update my resume more frequently * Get professional headshots by the end of the year * Develop a clearer and better-enunciated speaking/singing voice * Learn enough dance basics for college musical theatre auditions * Become more specific in my acting choices, and truer to the given circumstances * Take more classes and continue to develop my performing arts technique in every aspect of my craft All the best fellow actors! Let's make 2022 our year.
Hello California actors! What are some of the best acting studios or acting coaches found in Los Angeles? I’m a 20 year old actor trying to get some great training in the city! Also, open to suggestions to great theaters to get experience as well! Grateful for this thread, thank you to everyone responding <3
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.
hey, I've worked as a casting agent on Some stuff. I thought you guys might wanna know that being absent is way worse than being a bad actor. Most casting directors can find somewhere to put "bad" actors that best suits their talents. Being absent just means you've wasted everyones time and it puts a bad taste in the mouth.
When the pandemic hit, I lost my bartending and waitressing job. Since then, I’ve had a few more service industry jobs but I really feel I’m done with that chapter in my life. I’m currently interviewing for full-time jobs in production or event planning but am worried it will take significant time away from auditions/callbacks/shoots, etc. If you’re a working actor is there even such a thing as a stable job with reliable income?
Can I still apply for the role of Annabeth who is supposed to be 12 even though I‘m already 18 because compared to me being 12 I really didn‘t change at all except for my height. I‘ve read about many actors applying for Percy Jackson on Reddit and I was also wondering how old you are if you‘ve applied? Thanks in advance for answers :)
I’ve been acting since February 2021, and while I have grown a bit, I feel like I have a long way from being a truly good actor. I don’t believe I have unrealistic expectations, I don’t expect to have Viola Davis skill or anything after such a short time or ever, but I feel like most people progress a bit more than I. Is this normal? Do you actually have to start from having natural talent to become good?
Pay can be discussed through DMs. It’s better we find out price so we both are satisfied. It’s a single line of dialogue. Thanks.
I will be going on a national tour with a professional Theatre company as a paid actor. This is my first professional role. Once I complete the tour, what sort of doors will have opened to me as someone with a professional gig on my resume? Should I consider joining a union? I’m unsure about this because I do not know if I have a strong enough resume (for auditioning after joining). I do not have much Theatre education either. Should I consider doing unified auditions? Again, not sure if I’m qualified because I did not receive a Theatre degree. I just want to know what might change, if anything at all, after I have officially worked for a professional company as opposed to a community/local theater. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
For some time now I have been interested in becoming a voice actor. I already have a good recording space and equipment, but I'm not sure where to start. This leads me to the title. I have 0 acting experience. Never taken a class in school or with a group. The closest I have ever been to the stage is singing Hamilton in the shower. I have heard that improv classes are great, and somehow there is an in-person one 15 minutes away that meets twice a month, so I will sign up for that. But then I come to the conundrum of taking a class or working with a coach first. On top of that, some people have recommended taking general acting classes first, which I guess would come before acting classes. So is the proper way to do it, classes, then coach, or should I even work with both at the same time?
my childhood dream was always to become an actor and i really want to get started. i live in oc, california- next to LA- and i dont know where to begin. do you begin with school? do you begin with classes? any classes? where do you sign up. i really want to start somewhere but i just need some direction so i dont waste my time and money somewhere completely random
I only had two lines. In my opinion, that's a co-star role, but the show's official website and credits say "guest." What would you consider this and what would you label it as on your actor resume? Thanks everyone.
Before I ask the question, let me explain what I am trying to do first. I just thought of an interesting project I can work on. I recently read the Princess Evangile visual novel. After reading it I through, I just had a brilliant idea. Since the visual novel has Japanese voices, I thought it would be cool if there is a dubbed version of it. The reason why it will be cool if there is a dubbed version isn’t because I dislike the Japanese voices, I really liked them. The reason why I want a dubbed version is because it would be interesting hearing the character portrayals in English. I always wondered how each character would sound in English as well. There are many issues, and roadblocks in this idea as you can imagine. The first question is would I have to ask Mangagamer (The company responsible for the publishing of the visual novel) for permission first? The thing is if I decide to do this project I wouldn’t know where to start, and the steps to accomplish for me to reach my goal. Is it even possible to make this happen? Here are some of the many questions I need help addressing. How to find voice actors? How expensive would it even be to hire voice actors? Is there a cheaper alternative than hiring professional voice actors? Where on the internet should I go for even more help about the production? What steps do I have to do to make this a reality? I just need these questions answers because quite frankly I do not even know where to start. If you don’t know how to answer this question, please point me in the direction of someone that can help. If there are more things that I missed be free to let me know. I do not want to do anything illegal as well. I just wanted an ambitious project to work on. I will post this question on many different websites to make sure I get enough coverage. If you spread the word about this, then that would be greatly appreciated. It will help me reach my goal. I just want to see this become a reality. Thank you for taking your time out of your day to read this long question. Princess Evangile visual novel (NSFW) [https://www.mangagamer.com/r18/detail.php?goods\_type=1&product\_code=117](https://www.mangagamer.com/r18/detail.php?goods_type=1&product_code=117)
Hi everyone! I just wanted to post about my current goals and journey in hopes to maybe inspire others to create their own goals :) My current update on my acting journey: I turn 18 soon. My local agent and I are on the same page and I feel like I can be really successful with her! We are working together to try and get me signed with a new manager since my last one was not a great fit. I’ve been auditioning pretty frequently for the age range I’m in the dead zone currently. I’ve been also writing a lot more! I feel inspired and hopeful for the future! 2022 Goals: 1. Sign with a manager in a LA 2. Be in a feature length film 3. Be in a SAG project 4. Write a feature length film 5. Direct a short film 6. Get a lead role in a theatre production 7. Audition for the new PJO Disney+ show 8. Win any acting award 9. Learn how to use After Effects 10. Meet a well know AAPI actor
For **anyone** looking to get into voice acting full time I seriously recommend taking a quick look at this article! It's short and to the point but outlines one of the core things that held me back from being a Voice Actor full-time... and that is understanding that this is a business. By stepping into the Voice Acting sphere, you are becoming an entrepreneur who is selling their voice to help solve and/or enhance someone else's project. This article is so *good!* Anyhoo good morning, all! I hope that you have a great day in the booth or wherever you're recording from! Ps. I don't agree that you have to spend a lot to get started, but the article makes it's points clear. [https://www.bodalgo.com/en/know-how/how-to-not-break-into-voiceover/90](https://www.bodalgo.com/en/know-how/how-to-not-break-into-voiceover/90)
Moving to LA next week in hopes of starting to work on film, for LA actors currently there, how is it? Will it be difficult for me to get an agent? Are there things even filming? I feel like I’m going out on a limb just by moving out there but I don’t feel like I’ll be doing any different than I am in my home state. Please give me reassurance!
there was a role that was posted by a major casting office on Nov 30 on Actors Access looking for a very specific type of role for a streaming network to fill and I fit the bill perfectly. I applied a week after on Dec 6 (I somehow got super busy and only logged on AA a week after role was posted). On Dec 18 I got a message asking to send in a self tape due Dec 22. I sent it in and now it is Jan 5th and its radio silence. The info said the show shoots sometime between Feb and May for two weeks. But why would they be asking for self tapes right now if the show was shooting in like April or May? Surely, I think the show must be shooting that episode in Feb is more likely. Does anyone have any insight into this very specific case or should I assume I did not move up for a call back? I was told by actors that everyone was off the week between Christmas and NY anyway and they were probably not looking at tapes. But who knows. Sigh.
Saw this on IG today about 'I am ready to get hurt again' on IG OneBrokeActress. I'm curious what people think about looking up 'who booked it over you' - it's an interesting debate I got into with friends recently. I did NOT do this for the first 8-10 years in the business (for me it would've psyched me out) and I am glad I didn't. Nowadays when SO and I are watching shows and hear 'familiar dialogue' and we see who got the part we kind of laugh bc the ones that booked it are very different than what my look/essence are. I wonder if this is true for POC - like the ones that book it are totally different in vibe, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Anyway, it's been a freeing process bc the best indicator is really that the CDs keep calling you back. But curious if it helps or hinders others? I get it's a joke post but....If it hurts, why do it?
My question is, do all agents have access to the same auditions and is it just luck if an actor from a smaller agency will book a huge role? Second question, does anyone know how does it work with European agents when it comes to English movies? Not from UK of course I'm about to move to another country to pursue acting and I don't speak the language yet, but I've seen some actors from the agency I've been keeping an eye on, booking roles in movies in English, so hopefully they have a wider access to those auditions.
I just signed up for an EMT-b class. This isn’t exactly the kind of job you can just drop for an audition, but I can’t see myself doing grocery store/restaurant work for years, and I really need a confidence boost. Plus I was always interested in healthcare. Was wondering if any of you are actors who work in EMS or healthcare? If so how’s it going?
I am a SAG-eligible background actor. I book a ton of work through Central Casting as a non-union background actor. For those of you who are SAG Background actors working through Central Casting, do you get booked as much as you did when you were non-union? I'm trying to decide whether I should pull the trigger and join SAG this month.
Hi! For those of you who have ever used the Actors Access Talent Link and have had some people reach out to them, what kind of profile did you have? I have a reel and some pictures but I was wondering if that was enough to get anyone’s attention. What was your experience?
I've been told that Seattle has plenty of acting opportunies. I myself am primarily located in Spokane, and I was wondering if there are any reputable agencies or ways to get acting work in my area? Or if anyone has any recommendations for sites that new actors can use to get started.
It’s one line, that’s it. I will pay a small price, probably around $5 USD. Thank you!
I'm a newer actor (making the leap from stand up/Improv comedy) so I don't have a lot of experience on camera and nothing in my reel but self-tapes. But this evening I just got my first set of sides and a EcoCast Audition for a role I submitted to on Actors Access!! Someone looked at my headshot and said, "Sure, they look they could do this." I know it's just a self-tape but I'm really proud of myself for submitting in the first place. And don't worry, I'm not expecting much in terms of hearing back. I'm just ready to give a great performance and see what comes next. Make sure to celebrate the small victories in this journey! Keep up the great work, everyone!
So back story: I was in acting classes in high school. Like, it was an actual subject. I loved it, my favorite class. I regret not trying out for plays, because I was the slacker who just wanted to leave school at the end of the day ASAP. I wish I did. Well anyway, I knew I wanted to act eventually, just wasn't sure of what I needed to do. But, I got pregnant with my first child about a year, year and a half after graduating. I put it on the back burner to raise my baby. And I had more babies lol. I have 4 of them now. I'm blessed and thankful to have them in my life, they are my every heartbeat. I mean there were times through the years my mind wondered back to my want of getting into acting, but again, I wanted to focus on my kids and well, I was insecure of what people would think because I'd already had my fair share of people expressing how "dumb" and how much of "a waste of a degree" it was. Well, then I was about to hit my 30s and my husband and I got talking about something he held in about what he wanted to do. So I told him ok don't laugh, but I always wanted to get into acting but I thought maybe I was too old to try getting into actually doing something. He said why would he laugh at that. I think I even reached out here on reddit a few years ago and many also assured me I wasn't too old to start. I even reached out to my acting teacher to ask him how to go about things. Well then financial issues arose. So I put getting into acting on the back burner again. It took a couple years to sort out, but we got through it. And because we're good again, I started my application for my local university that actually has theater/acting majors/minors. I even talked to the admissions consultant and he said since it's been so long since I graduated high school ('07), that all they'd need is my transcripts from high school and from the community college I went to back in like 2009 or 2010 area. I didn't get a degree from there, because I actually dropped out mid semester like a dope, because I was majoring in something I thought would be an ok job for me; it wasn't something I really, REALLY wanted to do. It was something that would be "stable". It was a mistake really to enroll in that college in that major to begin with. So that's the big thing I feel such a lag in my goals in my life about, what's holding me back from getting enrolled in the university to FINALLY do what I've always wanted to do, and show my kids that they can do what they set their minds to as well (just hopefully they don't sit on it as long as I have). How am I to lecture them about doing something with their lives (a job) they love and enjoy doing if I'm not doing it too? I'm glad I was there/am there during their formative years, but who says I really couldn't have done both though? Anyway, I can't get the transcript from the community college until I pay back what I owe from dropping out. I really truly thought they just deducted it from my tax refund because that's about when I stopped receiving calls and letters. I told them needed more time to figure out how I can pay them back. But like I said, thought it was done with after tax time. Man was I naive. So I told my husband that this tax time I needed to finally pay that back and get my transcript so I can move forward with the university. I have not been so sure of anything I wanted to do as I am of wanting to get into acting for real, for real. I know there will be lots of disappointments and let downs of not getting calls of being casted, that this kind of thing can take a while, years. And I'm prepared for that. I've already waited this long, I'd like to not wait longer getting this started. I'm longing for it that it has brought me to tears sometimes. I believe maybe I'm longing for it even more now because I have a support system (my husband for starters) and I have even more encouragement and motivation than I did back then. But it's not just about my kids and being a role model in that aspect, it's me. I want to do this for me! I want to do something for me now. I'm so sorry for such a long post. I thank anyone who has come this far reading. I just really needed to get this off my chest, and I thought well who better than a forum full of actors who may possibly have been in my shoes in one form or another, who maybe felt/feels how I'm feeling? Or, I don't know, maybe this is just my own unique situation lol. By the way, I do feel a bit better getting this off my chest and out of the bottle that I bottled this up in. I know it's a lot. Thank you all for bearing with me. :)
Im almost at my 2 year mark come the end of February. I've been working as the assistant to the animation agent and will move up to junior agent of the video game division come my anniversary. Before, I'd been working 3 years at an on camera agency also as an assistant. I am writing this to see if anyone has any questions or needs any sort of advice in their careers or prospects as a voice over artist. Our agency reps about 200 people at the moment solely in the VO field. We work primarily in the animation, commercial and video game departments. Some work we do in audio books or narration. Anime as well. We rep some pretty notable people in the VO field in the divisions I've mentioned above, as well as a few name on camera actors. I'm here to help and advise or give you some insght into my job. I'll open it up to you to ask me what you would like. Cheers! -P
I’m currently ISO of voice actors for a sims 4 voice over series I’m working on. I’m looking for a female and two male lead actors. You will be voicing young adults with sarcastic/goofy personalities. Please pm me for more details if interested!!
Hello guys! I’m new to this but I got picked up for a streaming service (excited but nervous as hell) and we’ll I want to bring on some actors for a show I created, as supporting or background cast to give people a chance that I got. It’s a couple of roles where you play comedic mercenaries kinda like a Saturday morning cartoon but more adult, if anyone is interested and needs more information, feel free to message me!
Hello guys! I’m new to this but I got picked up for a streaming service (excited but nervous as hell) and we’ll I want to bring on some actors for a show I created, as supporting or background cast to give people a chance that I got. Looking for men 18-35 who can play comedic mercenaries kinda like a Saturday morning cartoon but more adult, if anyone is interested and needs more information, feel free to message me! It pays 15k for supporting/background characters and that’s what is needed, can you handle violence, nudity, drugs, adult humor because it is a mature show that got picked up on hbo?
Hi, so I’ve decided that I want to become an actor and I was recently looking at some college/university programs I can apply to. I do want to save some money so I was thinking of starting at a community college first, then transferring to one of the bigger schools in the city. Do you guys know of any good community colleges for acting in Toronto? Thanks
I will become a must-join in a couple of days and I'm trying to see what my options are for finding work once I have to join the union (not being able to do non-union work at that point). I do work with a talent agency and get union projects through them, but I feel there's not enough of them. Is there any place out there that posts projects for SAG-AFTRA work? Kinda like a Voices.com or something for SAG-AFTRA union members? Or do I have to exclusively rely on the agency? Thank you all for your help.
Hello! Cut a professional commercial demo about a year ago, and sort of got lazy as I'm now doing Rigging Electric in the film union. Decided to get serious for 2022 and landed my very first audition for a reputable agency in Atlanta. It's a radio spot for REI! Any tips? Vocal warm-ups etc? I took a few classes at The Alliance Theatre but other than that this will be mt very first audition. Love this sub reddit. Long time listener, first time caller here
What is the person that decides whether actors join the agency or not?
Did anyone else do the talent link thats sending out yesterday? And if so how are you feeling about your chances!
I am extremely interested to hear all of the current actors' perspectives in each state on how they feel about their pursuit of acting there. I'm planning to move from Chicago to one of these states 5 months from now and I'm having a hard time finding current information about the overall scene of each place. I've been doing improv/going to a lot of shows in Chicago for the past 6 months and its been mostly depressing/somewhat vacant feeling. I just don't feel like it's a good time in history to be in it. I'm not even sure where you would start to do any camera acting here besides taking classes, so moving to these different states seem highly attractive. I do have one main question though! Does New Mexico offer opportunities for actors, or is all of the casting done from LA/Atlanta anyway?
Hello! I’m an actor, I trained at a university in the Midwest, I moved to New York at the end of last year, and I have no idea what to do or who to talk to or how to get started... I mean they teach you a ton at school but none of the stuff that will actually get you in the room or even pointed in the general direction of the room. So this is just a really broad question, what do I do now that I’m here? What is the first baby step? All advice welcome! Thank you
I've noticed this across many actors, ages, etc of actors who flair their nostrils during intense scenes. It happens far too often for it to be a coincidence. I'm curious what's the explanation behind it because personally I've never seen anyone do that in real life in times of grief but it seems to be something that's taught to actors.
here are the things i’ve notes myself: monolog voice bodily movement (face+body)
I need some lines read for a video project, $25 payrate, but I'm willing to negotiate a price. Would love to hear your previous work if any. No experience is necessary.
London is super expensive, and most working actors are working in hospitality, or gig work (eg Uber, DoorDash, etc). I don't have a guarantor (my parents are high earners and even own their own flats in London but they have turned up at my house without asking before and don't support LGBTQ people, so that seems like a bad idea to give them my address lol or stay at their flat, my relationship w my dad has been a bit better lately but still hesitant esp re mum in case she tries to steal medication or turn up w/o permission as she's done both before; my other relatives are either in school or on disability). Depending on if I have my job at the time, I could use that as proof of income to rent a room in a shared house with other creative ppl (i.e. not just complete random strangers). But landlords in London will often move ppl on after 6-12 mos to get more rent. Also depends on if I have my job (I'm potentially applying to RCS this year and then moving to London after, which means I wouldn't have a job, although I would be trying to do freelance on the side/before drama school, but if I didn't get an RCS offer then I'd have my job still). But either way, likely after 12 mos anyway I'd have to move with random strangers. Last place I rented w strangers well unfortunately it was very noisy and overcrowded all the time, and it seems like it would be difficult to do a self tape in that kind of environment? I'd try to meet the people and explain to them my line of work but a lot of the time the people in these kinds of places are transient or you can't get in contact with them before renting because the landlord won't give their details. TL;DR London actors, do you find that most things are self-tape nowadays? And if so, how do you do self-tapes in noisy shared houses (where most actors in London are)?
Hey guys, I have chronic and paralyzing social anxiety and very low self esteem. Now that that's out of the way, I've been researching ways to combat that and found that acting or improv can help a tremendous deal to people getting out of their shells and be assertive, healthy and quick on their feet and their mind. Also, I have some lofty ambitions, and want to direct a short film, so I want to be able to talk to and direct actors, on top of just talking/recruiting the crew, carrying myself well on set (I've crewed on sets before). I am wondering what programs (in-person only and NYC) I can sign up for to get a handle of my anxiety. I've been reading up on different schools and "methods." For some reason, Stella Adler is calling to me, I like the holistic emphasis it espouses on paper about the actor having to take care of themselves at all times. At the same time, it is very theatre heavy and seems to focus mainly on being the character rather than being yourself. I am a die hard researcher and history fan though, so that's a plus for Stella Adler. I think Adler's focus on script analysis is also key because I am approaching acting in a multidisciplinary way. I am interested in their spring introductory programs: [here](https://www.stellaadler.com/classes/workshops/) I am wondering if the price tag of $2000 for the program is fair? I definitely need voice work. I think that is the area I will need the most help and development as well as improv skills. The only other "technique" based schools I can think of that's popular and open are the Meisner based ones. I am not sure which ones are good and which ones are worth the tuition, but they do seem to emphasize being your natural spontaneous self. Any opinions on Meisner? I am not sure about Strasberg or any of the method schools. I have a lot of trauma, maybe that can help me, maybe it won't, but I did take a few acting lessons. One of my acting teachers mentioned that affective memory is unreliable and can change over time. Also, I prefer not driving myself insane. I am neurotic enough already. Finally, I heard Improv can help with social anxiety. I understand it is not quite acting? But you can improv a whole character and scene from nothing? I'm imaging it would help someone think on their feet and adapt to any kind of interaction and help develop thicker skin (though I'm sure actors are trained to have very thick skin). The only one that seems to have regular open classes is the PIT? and maybe the Magnet? The Magnet seems to run out of space quick though. I wrote a lot but I am not sure where else to ask. Anyone able to chime in? Maybe recommend a different sub to ask this question in?
Hi friends - I'm an actor in NYC who's done plenty of student films, short films, etc and a handful of TV co star roles but am looking to work in commercials more often, and I know that improv is essential for booking these jobs. Since UCB is online only at the moment, what is the best improv school that currently offers in person classes? I've taken a handful of classes at the Magnet Theater and had fun but am looking to complete a full program (ie. 101 - 401) somewhere and while of course I want to learn, I'm also wondering what school would look best on a resume to commercial agents. Thanks in advance!
To go into more detail I would like to be a talent agent/manager (not sure what the right term might be), but I am unsure of how to go about this. I have done some research online, but I wanna hear from a talent agent/manager themself or a actor that has worked with an agent or anything like that. Thank you for any help.
Bear with me here. I’m a young actor (fifteen, if that’s young). And I study my favorite actors in movies to help me improve. But is it bad to spend hours watching movies to get better at acting? It sounds like something I should do. But it’s just so fun it feels like a waste of time.
So our second day of filming is tonight and I am having this deep sinking gut feeling that I need to get out of this. It has been the most unprofessional experience of my life. Our second day of shooting is today and I am sick to my stomach, I just really would rather stick my hand in a toaster than go through another day of filming. How do I get out of this without completely ruining my reputation? Should I just go through with it? I can go back and explain the details later but just wanted a quick answer since my call time is 6pm today. Please help ​ ​ EDIT : So I got way more responses than I was expecting, thank you so much everyone for the advice and giving me the courage to speak up for myself as an actor and also walk away when I wasn't actually listened to. To answer some questions, \-It isn't a student film, nor was I being payed. The director is in his 30s, I only accepted the job because I had just moved out to LA (I was cast back in September) and I like to stick to my commitments, I also figured it was a way to meet people and make connections. Now that I have an agent I am only auditioning and working on paying gigs. \-This is not sag, nor was my agent involved. \-I had messaged him about my concern about never having a talk about fight choreo or intimacy directing. I told him I didn't think it was a good idea to go through with filming, and then he proceeded to beg me not to quick, and how I "can't do this to him" He agreed to take out the intimacy scene but then argued with me that there was no need for fight choreo since all he wanted me to do was shoot a gun and hit the other actor with a baseball bat. \-I still went (I know, stupid) and I realized when I got there that he never told us a specific wrap time was because he just expected us to be there until he said we could go, so I pulled him aside and told him that what he was doing was extremely unprofessional and disrespectful of everyone's time. \-This morning I messaged him a long message basically saying that I felt extremely disrespected as an actor and that my input and fear for my own safety was not being genuinely listened to. And then I turned off my phone and I haven't looked at his response... ​ ​ ALSO! Some good news, my first feature just got picked up for distro today! First it's getting submitted to festivals and then after that it comes out in October! So excited to see myself on a big screen.
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I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
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