I have been training to be an actor for more than ten years, have such a long resume that I have to only keep the most important stuff, have good casting pictures, many acting demos, a good website, a good network, etc. and I am now still struggling to get work. I have noticed that even when I am one of the most skilled to do the job, that doesn’t mean I’ll get it. They often take other people for other reasons than skills even though many of them have almost no experience and training (and they weren’t « amazing at the audition », there was no audition). Even my union agrees that they didn’t have the right to take a non union member instead of union members who applied in some cases. I have seen people get roles because they had a lot of followers, because the lead actor thought they were cute, because they didn’t know the agreements so the production took advantage of them, because they were looking for a specific casting even though that meant taking someone who is not as good as an actor, etc. I always get great feedback from my acting teachers but sometimes, people who don’t even remember their lines in class, freeze when they are supposed to do the scene or can’t take any direction succeed. And many other amazing actors in my class don’t get work either. I am not saying this to brag that « I am the best actor », that’s not the point and I am not saying I always am. The point is that sometimes the most skilled actor (being me or anyone else) don’t get the role for other reasons. I am not the only one struggling with that. I have seen tons of people who are amazing actors but don’t work as much as I believe they should. I get hired easily in other industries in which all that matters is our skills, but there are so many other important things when it comes to acting. So what can we do other than working on our skills as actors? Having a unique look? A special skill? Doing something unique at the audition? Having an even better network? Playing dumb? Is it just luck? What the heck am I supposed to work on? Note: Don’t comment « Maybe you were not the best actor in this case. » I am not only talking about me. I am talking about so many very skilled actors who don’t get work while other people who objectively have no training and/or experience get roles.
**About the Game** Crimson Tactics: The Rise of the White Banner brings you an epic adventure in the form of a turn-based tactical RPG. Set in a medieval high fantasy world, witness a massive political disruption through the lives of different characters and fight for the fate of Wendalle. [More Info on Steam.](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1480810/) **About the Job** We are looking for voice actors for the following roles: **Story Characters:** * **Duke Beorn** - A patriotic duke of Wendalle who is an extremist by nature. He used to be friends with King Edrich but decided to assassinate him as he thought that would save his motherland, since he was of the opinion that Edrich’s idealistic rule would destroy Wendalle. * **King Edrich** - An idealist and pacifist, he is the current monarch of Wendalle. The King who would not take strict actions against his aristocracy who were leaching off his kindness because of his ideals of kindness and peace. This left Wendalle in a very vulnerable position due lack of unity. * **Grimm Pernelle** - The leader of the special ops unit of Asalia called The Order of the Crimson Phantoms. Duke Beorn enlists Pernelle’s aid to assassinate King Edrich so that he can rule as a regent under Asalia. * **Faolan Arvel** - An apprentice Guardian Knight who is timid and manages to escape the massacre that takes place in the King’s castle. He is the only living witness to the entire sequence of events that takes place in the castle. **Generic Characters:** * **Guardian Knight 1** - One of the two units assigned at the castle gates. * **Guardian Knight 2** - One of the two units assigned at the castle gates. * **Guardian Knight 3** - The leader of the military unit that was tasked with defending the castle and took part in the courtyard battle. * **Guardian Knight 4** - One of the units in charge of guarding King Edrich. This unit also takes part in the throne room battle. **Rate (Negotiable)**: $50 per 30 mins of recording session **Requirements:** * Quality Mic Setup. * Experience recording Voice Overs. * Availability for one virtual recording session (30 mins-2 hours) between September 1 and September 10 and another emergency virtual recording (30 mins-2 hours) session between September 20 and September 30. The emergency session is just in case we get anything wrong or need a retake for a line. It might not be needed. **Recommended:** * Experience as a Voice Actor / Voiceover Artist. * Acoustically treated room. * Experience using Discord. **We will sign a freelance contract and an NDA.** **How to apply** If interested, please private message me with a link to your voice work and details about your mic setup. Moreover, please select which role/s you are interested in and send me audio recording/s of you performing the corresponding line from the script: **Duke Beorn:** > Ha! You seek lost sheep in the midst of wolves even at this hour of the setting sun. Come, let the wolf bare his fangs! **King Edrich:** > (Calmly demands) DUKE BEORN! What madness obligates you to turn to betrayal? Did the trials we have faced have so less a meaning? **Grimm Pernelle:** > Our banner… for you have been granted salvation by the Holy Emperor. (Raises his hand and exclaims loudly) Glory to the Holy Empire of Asalia! **Faolan Arvel:** > Unknown, Your Majesty. But the strength and bloodlust they give forth is immense. **Guardian Knights:** > Halt! Not a step further! Surrender at the hour you still can. Please feel free to ask any questions here or via Reddit PM. Edit 1: You can use anything from Youtube, Soundcloud, Dropbox to GDrive to send the auditions. They can also be sent to careers@blackmarchstudios.com Edit 2: All roles are male. We will recruit for female roles in the next round
I want to employ a SAG actor on my LOW budget feature film. Looking through all of the SAG-AFTRA paperwork it looks like a massive headache and extra expenses that not even the actor himself wants to burden the production with. Is there a way a union actor can choose to work for free?
Anyone using Wix, able to tell me how to get demos on the site? What all does a BEGINNING voice actor need on their website? Thank you for your time.
Hey actors, I've been in the biz (in Los Angeles) for over a decade and I wanted to share some insight on commercial work. While booking commercials is just as competitive as booking theatrical work, I feel that a lot of actors neglect the financial benefits of booking one or two (or several) commercials a year to be able to afford being an actor in LA. Commercial work PAYS! I was finally able to quit all of my side gigs because I was making enough passive income through my commercial residuals. I was doing at least 1 film and 1-2 TV gigs a year and even with that I wasn't able to stop serving, catering, nannying, assisting, temping etc. Booking consistent commercial work, specifically national commercials, has put me in a place where I qualify for SAG health insurance, benefits, can comfortably pay for those expensive union dues and comfortably live and play in LA, while taking classes monthly and paying for coaching when I need it for auditions. I strongly encourage you actors to include breaking in to commercial work when you move out to LA. See if you agents can rep you across the board. Take a commercial class! Seriously, IT HELPS. And reach out to other actors who have booked commercials and ask them about their experiences. I would also like to answer any questions you have about commercial work! So let me know if I can offer any help on your journey...
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I’m an actor who has my first in person audition after covid. For the past year it’s all been self-tales. This job is for an immersive Christmas show from Oct-December and instead of sending me material, they’ve given me free reign to do any piece that lasts between 2-3 minutes thats child friendly and Christmas themed. I’m looking for something comical and I have no idea what to do. Any ideas? I’d rather they just sent me a script, this kind of thing stresses me out.
When I upload my headshots to AA and preview my profile, the photos have lost a noticeable amount of quality compared to the originals. Just slightly fuzzy. Not bad but not professional standard either. Is this just a preview error? Is it a bandwidth thing? Is it compression? Do I need to save the color profiles in photoshop like one does to save quality on a Instagram post from desktop? Any help is appreciated!
I'm not an actor, I'm just a guy who had a couple of dreams and fantasies of being one. I know the "never too late" stuff, but save that for now. One thing that hindered me was that I never had the beginnings of an idea what my 'type' was. I feel like I've never seen someone who looked like me in movies. On the street? Sure. But I couldn't even begin to guess what roles I was good for, or what I would audition for. I never did take many photos of myself, but [This](https://imgur.com/G7YGFKE) is me in my early 20's. I think [this](https://imgur.com/V096tKP) is mid-20's, and [this](https://imgur.com/CV2iOJI) is more recent at 34. I've since shaved my head, but look roughly the same. So...this guy is who in what? Hair could have been cut and beard can go obviously, but regardless I still have no idea. I don't think I've ever seen someone like me in a major acting role. So what would it have been? Thanks.
In y’all’s experience, what’s the best way to become a better screen actor? I know there are classes, but I need to save money on those. What do y’all do to build your skill and confidence as far as books, watching YouTube videos or listening to podcasts, or things like that?
I'm a beginner voice actor, (I'd at least like to say my skills are pretty decent though, I do have some coaching) but I don't want to go with a USB mic as lots of YouTube videos suggest. Basically, I want something that is good to last me for a while, so I'd like to get something decently high end but not too crazy. Let's say around $250 is my limit. As I'm a beginner I'd like for you to keep in mind that sound proofing is probably going to be a difficulty, I haven't started that yet, but once I get a mic, that'll be my next step, I can't guarantee a perfectly great sound proof setup. I hear a poorly treated room is best with a dynamic mic. I'd also like to mention that when I make the "S" sound, there's a bit of a whistle sound. With all that said, if you have any suggestions for a mixer + mic, these are the two I need right now, I'd greatly appreciate it. If you would like more info, ask away. Thank you!
Hi there, I have a question about which acting classes people usually take after they graduate from acting conservatory. I graduated from an acting school three years ago, and since then, I have been cast continuously in small back bocks theater plays and low budget short films and web series. A year ago, I wanted to brush up some techniques, so I took online acting class of traditional acting technique (Meisner, Hagen, etc.) class for beginner at a famous acting studio in NYC (the reason I took “beginner” class is that I’ve never taught those classic acting techniques at the school because I majored in musical theater.) What they taught in the world blind class was really good. Most of the exercise we did were new to me, and I learned a lot there. HOWEVER, I was super disappointed by the others students attitude. Of course I was the oldest one in the class (I’m late 20s and the others were early 20s and younger). Few of them missed class several times without telling the instructor or scene partner, some were doing other stuff while not in the scene, not eager to rehearse out side on the class, and one person ghosted the final performance. I was completely shocked by the range of energy each student gave, and I felt like I was wasting my money, even though I learned a lot from the instructor and some good students. Now. I’m thinking, I want to take some in-person On-Camera acting classes in NYC, but I don’t want to make the same mistakes that I made. Here’s the question: do you know any acting school or studio where I can take classes without enrolling a year-long course, and where I can learn with serious adults actors? I’m thinking HB Studio’s on-camera classes and Lee Strasberg Institute’s intensives. Anyone know how these are? Any tips will help. Thanks!
Hi y’all! I just got this simple question. Do you need an acting coach? I wonder all those actors in film and tv continuously work with their acting coach. Do they hire them every time they get a part in a big project? How about third actors who landed small roles in tv? So they hire acting coaches just to say fee lines? I want to know what kind of actors get acting coaches at when? If anyone knows, let me know! Thanks!
that is the question. I've been acting in NYC for about 4 years now and am looking to potentially change my name. Why should I do this? there is already an actor with a similar name who is miles ahead of me career wise. I'd like to differentiate but I also know that my name as is, is fantastic. Also-my last name speaks to an ethnicity that I don't exactly look like. I don't look like an indian person but I am indian. If anybody has thoughts I would love to hear them. I asked my manager about this but .... lets just say barely any advice is better than no advice at all.
Hey friends! I host a free voiceover workout group that is open to all levels of voice actors from super beginners to working professionals. The workouts are once a week, with spots available Monday - Thursday at 8:00 PM EDT, as well as Thursday at 7:30 PM PDT via zoom. What we do: Practice a variety of scripts including character, commercial, narration, etc. Give/receive feedback from fellow voice actors Improv Free and paid monthly Workshops and Webinars hosted by professional voice actors An active discord community with free voiceover resources, tips, feedback, casting calls, Friday Night improv groups, and equipment/editing advice. Again, with the exception of workshops hosted by professionals that we hire (and these are completely voluntary), everything is FREE. Sign up using the link below, and I will reach out via email with a confirmation of your workout date. There are a limited number of spots per day, so it will be on a first come first served basis. Anyone who does not get a spot can be put on the waiting list! https://forms.gle/hF3ezv7ChPjXgTcP8 Please do not hesitate to shoot me a message with any questions! THANKS!
Not sure how to form this question, but I’ll try to do my best. I’m a film actor and I know to even have a chance at acting professionally in film one needs to venture to LA. The question I have is how do you know if you’re ready? Is there a detriment to moving out with mild experience? I have a decent resume of just short films and such in the Dallas area and of course training. But I just wonder, am I missing progressing my career if I wait to move to LA? Take Chris Evan’s for example he moved out to Los Angeles after he graduated and it worked well. I’m 19 and I don’t know if I should wait, to gain more experience, or just move when covid hopefully dissipates. Any thoughts or advice would be great. For those of you who did make the move did you internally know it was the right time?
Hi. I have started acting a few weeks ago, any routines/videos that will improve my acting? Thanks, any help would be appreciated.
Hi, I started acting and I heard plays are good, for learning. What plays should I read? How should I read it? And how does it make me a better actor?
Hi, I’m a new actor and was wondering what the best strategy to get more roles might be. I have gotten maybe 3-4 extra roles since starting a couple months ago, but I want to move up. I recently got callbacks for my first 2 leads and was wondering what I can do actually get those. I have auditioned maybe 3-4 times ever but didn’t get any of those roles so far. What could it be that’s causing me to not get cast?
This is my first play after lockdown and I've been assigned a role which requires high emotion scenes, my co actors say that I'm doing well but I want to get better. For reference, it's a street play and we're going to be surrounded by a lot of people.
I'm a perfectionist. And as a perfectionist, you can imagine how frustrating it is to be an actor with so many factors left to chance. But I love it so I do it anyway lol. Since the pandemic, I've noticed, as I'm sure all of you have too, a huge spike in self-tape auditions. I love in-person auditions since I can get in, do my thing, and bathe in the comfort that every actor only got one chance and what's done is done. With almost three self-tape auditions a week, I'm kind of drowning. I do way too many takes. Then have to suffer deciding which one/s to send. I was wondering if you all have any tips on how to select a take and any psychological support you tell yourself when struggling to select one.
I don't have a naturally 'distinctive' voice, a la James Earl Jones, Richard Kind, Will Arnett, or even the VOs from the Headspace app. Now, I know the former are celebrities so that's a different ball game, but what I mean is mine isn't (naturally) particularly deep, goofy, flinty, or soothing to have ever warranted "you'd be a good voice over actor" remarks from anyone. What has warranted those remarks, though, is my natural ability to DO voices that sound like the above, accents, and the like. I've enjoyed this since a kid and it's one or those things i feel I need to explore or I'll be upset at myself - so VO is just a hobby I want to pursue, but generally speaking, if I ever wanted to "make it" is that a hindrance? I've read the stickies and googled this but haven't seen much so thanks for any advice you can offer!
Hello everyone! I've been a voice actor for over a year now, and my resume has just 2 original animations and 3 indie games. The rest is video game mods and fan projects. I've only just dipped my toes into the professional side of the voice-over business, but today I somehow got a callback from one of the biggest production studios in the world to dub an anime movie! I have very little experience with dubbing, and I have NO experience with auditioning for a studio of this caliber, so what should I look out for this time around? What should I change about my audition and the way my email is structured? I usually don't slate, so do I slate this time around? I would really appreciate your advice, because this is a HUGE opportunity for me, and I'd like to nail it!
(UK, South England) I'm turning 26 soon and realising that I've pushed aside my "true passion" for too long (sorry if I sound like such a cliche
So im visiting Atlanta in a little bit. Im planning on maybe moving soon. I wanted to know where in Atlanta are most of the auditions held. I would want to get an apartment near by. Where would you recommend?
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anything i should know before doing it? are some agencies better for newer actors? im really looking into getting into movies/ tv also wtf is the difference between an agency and an agent
You know, there is a "working" actor and a "non-working" actor. What about the actor who is in the in-between. I feel like we should normalize the consistent SAG-AFTRA full budget production auditioning actor as "auditioning actor". That way people outside the acting world don't have to feel so awkward when they ask, "So what are you working on, right now?" "I am an auditioning actor." :-)
Rate is $20 to record a few phrases for an upcoming short film. Timeline is within the next month or so. Send your voice examples over or feel free to do an example recording (something like "God Dammit!!") Thanks!
Idk how to explain properly but In theatre class, theatre and whenever I act people will give critiques (obviously) but it’s never about me sounding monotone. I’ve even asked about it and they say no but I sound monotoned to myself. In recordings and just listening to myself, I sound monotoned but no one agrees. Idk what to do cause I find it hard to focus on other aspects when this is plaguing my mind. Maybe anxiety but again, what am I meant to do about that as an actor?
I have quite a few friends in theatre, but after a change in course and focusing on a film career, I've created new actor friends (film) who are just beyond sociable. I'm talking about going out constantly, sharing drinks, partying, and who appear "aesthetically pleasing" (I don't mean this insultingly, I just don't *fit* into the crowd). I thought I was sociable and fun to be around but recently found no desire to do any of these things with people I work with, even if I've been invited multiple times. Will this hinder me as an actor? I'm not even very introverted, but I just don't care to spend excess time with people I don't mesh with. Should I just push through and force myself to socialize for the benefit of my career? Reminder, I get along well with most people, just don't feel close to those in the film community and am worried about making connections. Also, I'm 22 for reference and on the edge of graduating college!
I'm looking for actors who have been in rehearsal with playwrights to guest on the playwriting podcast Theatrically Speaking. The more experience with living playwrights, the better. Rewrites, changes during production, how to use them during rehearsal, etc. Bring your experiences. Recording schedule can be flexible, around 25 minutes. Guests are paired. You would need a microphone and a quiet room.
I just got my first LA agent a few months back. I don't get sent out by them very often, and all the things I've booked, I booked on my own and give them a cut of the money. For the last three years, I've done Universal Studios Horror Nights as a scare actor. Its more of a "day job" for me, then a legit acting gig, since I focus more on theatrical and commercial. It pays my bills during the fall, and I've done it for years. It doesn't interfere with other acting gigs/auditions, and I can take a few nights off if needed (if I book something else). Am I going to have to give my agent a cut of this? I was thinking of just not even telling them. If I give them a cut, I'll have to go out and find another day job during this, since my bills won't be covered by the paycheck after I pay them, since its basically minimum wage. My contract states that they take a cut of Film, TV, commercial, print, and legitimate theater. But then says "and other acting jobs". So that could mean anything. Thoughts? Of course, if I tell them, they'll say I have to give them a cut, since they're never gonna turn down money. But I talked to other scare actors last year and they told me they absolutely do not give agents a cut of their weekly check from scare acting.
Hey guys, I'm a male actor, 18-24 range , and I have longer hair (medium-ish length, up to my upper lip) in my current headshots and demo clips. Anyways, I'm planning on getting new headshots soon and to also start sporting a shorter cut, think crew cut/buzz cut territory. So in your own opinion, do you think it would still be a good idea to submit with my current demo clips until I'm able to update it with the shorter haircut or do I have basically start over again collecting clips? (Ah, the good ol' need clips to get cast, but need to get cast to get clips conundrum.) One other option is to self tape a few scenes for the meantime. P.S. I currently don't have an agent to consult, but I'm thinking getting one in the next 6 months or so. Thanks in advance!
This is a long post but hopefully it will help other actors here. My agent (One of the bigger commercial agents in LA) hit me up about doing a non-union (I'm SAG-E) digital spot for a toy company. The agreed upon terms was that it would be for digital broadcast only with two years usage for a $500 flat rate. I show up on set and it turns out it is a huge production for one of the biggest toy companies in the world promoting arguably the biggest film franchise in the world. I get covid tested, drop off my wardrobe, eat breakfast, and go through hair and makeup. While in the makeup trailer I hear a producer say that this will be on TV. It turns out that this is a National TV Spot. So I ask one of the producers if this is digital only spot. She acts all coy but immediately grabs a talent release and asks me to sign it. The talent release says they can use my image however they like in perpetuity. So I call my agent and he tells me not to sign it because the agreement was for it to be just a digital spot for that rate and he tells me that he will call them. So I return the talent release to the producer and I inform her that there must be some confusion because the agreement we made was for a digital spot. She tells me that she will talk to the higher ups about it. So I'm sitting in an RV for awhile when this producer comes storming in and tells the other producer to pull up the casting sheets because, "it is for TV and we aren't paying anymore." He then walks right out without acknowledging me. I call my agent back and he tells me to stand by because they are trying to work it out. He then asks me what I think is fair in terms of payment. Since it is a national TV spot I say that there should be a buyout of some sort. I ask for $2000 on top of the session fee but let him know I would settle for $1000 since I'm already there. So I'm just sitting there twiddling my thumbs when the big boss comes over and says,"Hey, man. I'm sorry but this client sucks and they refuse to pay anymore money." He goes on to say that the original agreement was a miscommunication on their end and that it's only a couple shots that they need me for. I tell him that I can't agree to be featured heavily in a National TV Commercial for just $500 and he releases me from the commercial and then informs me that they won't be paying me for my time. I contest this since I have already been there for three hours and have brought wardrobe, been tested, and had makeup applied to my face. He says that is too bad and that my agent will just have to fight it out with the toy company. This is not the first time a large corporation has pulled a bait and switch on me. Earlier this month, I negotiated a higher fee for the whole cast when I read a contract and realized they were using a spot for TV when they said it was only for digital use. So the big lesson to take away here is that you should always read your contracts and make sure your agent gets the contract beforehand. I am also seriously considering biting the bullet and joining SAG now even though I work a lot of non-union commercials. So would you stick to your guns and walk away from a job or would you keep your mouth shut and just do the commercial???
I think this story is a really telling one about how competitive the acting industry is in Hollywood. This guy has been acting for years and it seems like the industry is uber-competitive and there are no hopes of it getting any easier. Even as we see a proliferation of new content platforms and studios, the trade just isn't providing a stable enough income for so many of those pursuing it. What does everyone think about this? Original Post [Here](https://uncomfortablybrown.com/my-parents-were-right-i-should-have-chosen-engineering-as-a-career-choice-not-acting/)
I'm nearing the end of animating a film and need voice actors for multiple roles. This is my first ever full length film I've animated and gotten voice work done professionally so I don't know how much it will cost. For some more info I have roles with just a few lines, but I also have the main characters with a significant amount of lines. Is there a way to know about how much it will cost based on the amount of lines? I'm new to this sub, so sorry if my format isn't quite right.
How do I know what to pay for voice actors? I'm about to start looking for voice actors for an animated film I just finished. I have about 15-20 characters that I need voiced and I want to know how much it will cost to have them all done.
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
hi everyone, i have a few self-tapes to do that involve another person in the scene and was wondering if there was someone who could help me out with this. my friends/family all have insane schedules and i would more than likely like to do this with other actors. Bonus if you're from toronto as i'd love to meet new people from toronto so we could chat about the industry/our experiences. TIA!
Hey! We are checking if different ways to record company by different ethnicities effect prospects differently. The actors are welcome from all genders and ethnical backgrounds. The pay is $35 per video of a testimonial for different services background outside and next to a house OR inside next to dinner table. Limited spots : 25. Please DM if interested.
I've written a script for a prologue that's part of a bigger animated project. This prologue will be used as a basis for a trailer for a Kickstarter campaign to fund the rest of the project. The project falls under the fantasy-adventure genre, taking place in a world you'd commonly associate with fantasy, with creatures such as fairies, giants, goblins, etc. We have room for **3 more voice actors** to play three more characters, and the kinds of voices we need are as follows... * A **male voice** for an elderly character, should sound like he's in his late 70s, very forgetful and stubborn * A **female voice** for a cynical kind of character, showing a disinterested demeanor with a bit of an edge to her. * A **female voice** for an egotistical kind of character, thinks very highly of herself, is very greedy, and gives off that "if I want something I take it" kind of a vibe. But she shows signs of vulnerability. In regards to pay, it'd be at a rate based on finished minutes of voice acting work, for example... * 0-2 minutes/300 words or less would equal out to around $100 to $250 * 2-5 minutes/300 to 750 words would range out to $250 to $500 * 5-15 minutes/750 to 2250 words range out to $500 to $750 * 15-30 minutes/2250 to 4500 words range out to $750 to $1000 * 30-45 minutes/ 4500 to 6000 words range out to $1000 to $1250 * $45+ minutes/6000+ words range out to a custom quote agreed by the voice actor and director Payment can either be through PayPal or Venmo. If there are any questions please let me know and if you want to know a little bit more about the project I'd be happy to share more info with all potential voice actors. DM me if you are interested and link me to your *Discord* as that'd be the best place to contact me. Hope to hear from many who are interested and thanks for taking the time to read.
Hey so I'm going to an interview/audition at 5PM PST today, 3 hours and 15 minutes after I make this post, and it's to be an actor at a haunted corn maze in my city for a bit of extra money for a month or two. The problem is that the part I'm trying out for is supposed to be a scary clown who still has the mentality of a five year old, and I'm not sure how to do a voice for it. I've tried looking on youtube for help but it's all tips on how to sound like Jigsaw who basically just has a normal ass voice, or how to modulate your voice using programs like audacity. I don't know if a post like this is allowed, but I would really appreciate some help. Thanks :)
Hey all, I'm currently on the agency hunt, and I'm specifically looking for an agency that has the weight to get co-star and guest star auditions and are willing to take on developing (but highly experienced) actors. I have casting director connections, a good resume, my own body of high-quality projects, great classes under my belt, a large social media following, and a manager, but I'm at the point where I need someone on my team who can get auditions for larger projects. I have seen other threads talking about scouring IMDb, but I'm hoping someone can personally recommend an agency they know that gets them or their friends co-star and guest-star auditions frequently. I'm not looking for a starter's agency that doesn't have the pull to get auditions for big projects, but a solid agency that's willing to take on the right developing actor. I really appreciate any leads! Thanks so much!
My partner played mind games with me by changing the tone of the lines, made the meaning something completely different, made multiple gaslighting attempts, on the day of the performance and did nothing according to the rehearsals. Is this a common practice in the world of acting? do actors fuck with co actors like this?
Hi everyone, how’s it going? I’m an actor who is trying to shift from theater acting to acting on camera, and I have been successfully cast on non-Union projects like featured films and shorts, and they say they loved my self-tape auditions. However then, when filming starts, I suck. I suck like the worst. I get nervous, I get shy and insecure, and I mispronounce words, etc.. I work with my acting coach and we rehearse a lot together, and I feel well prepared until I get to the set. I get so insecure that I cannot express on set what I rehearsed with my coach, and it feels sucks. I don’t want to disappoint anyone on set or from the production, but I can feel my energy get sucked up, and I feel like I’m a kindergarten kid on the first day. Does anyone have the same experience as me? Should I keep applying on projects, so should I take some classes now? I appreciate any advice. Thanks!
I know that Backstage is legit in the sense that there is definitely some good, real things on there. However, I know it’s pretty easy for people to post on there (vs actors access where you have to be a CD). I have OCD and I get very nervous on backstage because I’m always scared of ending up in a dangerous situation (I should definitely add I’m Non Union) and irrationally I sometimes convince myself someone is making a fake production to kidnap girls. What are some ways to make sure the production is dealing with are legit? Are there things to ask the person you’re messaging with, such as for the filmmakers previous work or resume? I hope this makes sense I’m not sure exactly how to word this lol! Also, please don’t try to give me advice as an actor and OCD. This is truly the only aspect of the career that my ocd affects lol so I’m actively working on changing that:) Further question: what are some basics that most film makers should be able to provide before filming to prove they are serious filmmakers (is it common for filmmakers to have a website, social media, resume, etc)
For example, say an actor was hired to play a cynical loquacious Australian with bipolar who travels across America with his brother. But once on set the director decides the character is now a shy American who says very little and is travelling with his mother. Is there anything in the contract to let you walk away or stop them completely changing the role?
Just curious (especially from those in the acting community) which accent you feel is harder to do- American or English? I'm always amazed when you can have a Renee Zellweger doing a dead-on British accent or so many Brit actors who you'd never know were English. Feel free to comment beyond the poll. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/pbbugl)
So 7 years ago a director wanted to cast me as a featured extra, and I was a no-show. Probably my biggest regret. Anyways, is this opinion piece accurate? https://www.cracked.com/blog/5-awful-things-nobody-tells-you-about-being-actor
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