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Hey all. Just wondering which actors now a days you all are inspired by and who by watching or following makes you a better or more in tune actor? For this, I must go with Jeremy Strong who plays Kendall on Succession. I feel confident in saying he is the best actor on TV right now. He is also a very interesting and smart person and actor as seen and heard in his interviews. I really like him and he inspires me. I hope to work w him some day. Who working now gives you positive acting feelings?
Ever since Idris Elba got casted as knuckles I've seen people have a pretty mix reaction to it, some saying he'll be great and other saying he only got casted because of his celebrity status. Personally I never really cared along as the actor in question does the job well and who's to say they weren't casted because they did the job well? Only have a problem when a preexisting cast is replaced with celebrities (ie the Lego Ninjago movie and scoob) for the sake of money or when the VA is exploited (the Robin Williams genie situation). And I've noticed that after the scoob, space jam 2, VA race debate of summer 2020 that alot of consumers, voice actors, and what have you are tired of this practice and that they should move away from (slowly seemingly they are) from this practice since apparently the age of celebrities is over. But what are your guys thoughts on this?
There is a list of agencies for Chicago talent agencies. I’ve had a fair amount of experience working on set. Most of the time as a background extra, I know that doesn’t always translate to acting experience, but I have to imagine that the jump would involve signing up with one of the agencies. I’m not with SAG, but if I get enough regular work I would be willing to join. Anyway there are a bunch of agencies in Chicago listed that do film/tv, I just want to know if anyone know which one is best, or if I should just apply for all of them. I don’t mind admitting that I’m new to this, so I’m willing to learn all I can. Also what kind of things should I expect to have for applying to an agency, apart from the headshot and work experience?
Super Mario and Sam and Max? yes please
How can i know if i can be an actor and what are the ways that i can improve my acting skills Thank u already
This got marked as spam before so hopefully this time it goes through. Using a throwaway just in case "By joining SAG-AFTRA, members also agree to abide by Rule 9, which states that members of one of the affiliated performers' unions (Actors Equity (AEA), American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA), (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) ) will not accept non-union work in another union's jurisdiction." This is something most of my actor friends had no idea about. If I'm in SAG, technically I cant do any non union theater work. and if I'm in AEA i can't do any non union film work. I personally think it's bullshit, whats the point of having separate unions? What are your thoughts? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/p3of65)
Just some info about myself, I am 23, I can't drive due to my bad left eye. Have you guys ever left home due to family that don't think you can do voice acting or whatever, or left your family behind and cut ties with them to make it big?
Throwaway account just because Hey all you beautiful people. So I need some advice about this film shoot I am on. It’s not what I expected at all. They have kept pushing back the shoot dates for 5 months, and I was super excited to start filming. So they flew me out a few days ago, arrived late a night and had to sleep on a producers couch, ok. Then they obviously had to get me (m) a place to stay and the actress, so they got us a hotel room (motel basically), just one, where again, I am sleeping on the couch. We have to shoot for 1 month. Also, no one mentioned this but we have weekends free now so idk what I am supposed to do in the middle of no where, right now all I can do is sit on the couch of this hotel room. They also promised us 3 meals a day but are barely getting us 1 meal. Also, found out we will be getting paid 30 days+ after the film is ‘sold’. Was told about a $100/day per deim which wasn’t real. I could go on and on about little things like that. They also just gave us the contracts, which I obviously haven’t signed yet, we are just doing out rehearsals now, will start filming in a couple days. Idk, maybe I am just being too spoiled or something? Had too high expectations? False promises? I’m not seeing it being worth it yet, who knows once we actually start filming? They’ve told me all these plans for the film they have, like festivals/streaming services/awards etc. but I’m not sure. Don’t want to waste my time, but also don’t want to miss out on a potential opportunity that will be worth it later on. What do you guys think? Sorry for ranting lol
Known SAG members traveling from LA to a smaller market to work on a non-union film taking work from the local actors in the area. Said union members have done this 3 times in the last calendar year. Is there anything that can be done? Should be done? The producer knows but he HATES the union and this doesn’t really hurt him at all.
Not sure if this has been asked before but is it true that atlanta offers many roles but the big and lead roles can be done only from LA? Did your agent ever gave you an audition not from atlanta?
I work as a casting director who mostly does commercials but I'm dipping my feet into film casting recently. An indie film I recently cast is shooting at the moment. The director recently came to me because they were disturbed by the onset behavior of the film's two leads (a close to middle aged man and a young woman who is college aged). The dude is married with kids but the two leads are behaving in ways that might indicate a more than professional relationship. I'm curious to hear whether this sounds like normal touchy actor behavior to you or something more? Since I'm not really part of the film world, I don't have a clear sense of what's normal. The two leads are in a romantic relationship in the film, but the director says that whenever there's a scene that doesn't have kissing written in the script, they still end up making out, even when they are told not to. Additionally, apparently the costume person has noticed that when they say goodbye on set, they kiss on the lips. Not sure if it's a peck or something more but the costumer person is weirded out. The director also finds them "cuddling" in the costume room between takes. The director says they are inseparable on set. Finally, the male actor is constantly telling the director how special he thinks the actress is, how she's a future star and even called her "the one" at some point - he seems semi obsessed with her. By all indications this actor is in a happy marriage with kids, which is why this is so disturbing to me and I'm hoping it's nothing nefarious. For what it's worth he's a generally flirtatious/affectionate person. Thoughts?
So I'm trying to give voice acting a try. I've always loved making weird goofy voices and I thought this might be a great way to use my playfulness as a career (or at least a side job). Can some one suggest a good starting microphone that's not to expensive?
I'm a big fan of the Yakuza (Ryu Ga Gotoku) series, and RGG (the studio) uses many voice actors who recur in the series, as well as a few one-offs or celebrities. How much might such voice actors, like Takaya Kuroda (who does Kazama Kiryu), Kazuhiro Nakaya (Akira Nishikiyama & Ichiban Kasuga), or Hidenari Ugaki (Goro Majima) get paid or have gotten paid?
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 I just wanted to talk bring up a discussion and I thought this would be the perfect place to do so, pardon me if I'm using reddit wrongly, this is my first time posting a post / thread (whatever it's called) okay anyways, before I get into the topic I want to briefly introduce myself and provide some context I guess. I come from a asian family and I currently reside in asia as well and do not plan to move away in the future. I've always loved performing and I have been dancing on my own since I was little and whenever my school had skits, emceeing opportunities, story telling competitions and etc. (be it in pre-school or now) I would always be the first one to sign up or join because I truly love the stage and I've also loved being in front of audiences/camera since I was very young. I started filming skit videos on my own at 3 (with the help of my mum of course), started editing and filming on my own when I was 7 and posting it onto youtube and I still do that till now (of course there is content difference and etc.) but you should know what I mean. (For context, I'm 14 this year) I've always thought of becoming a actor/idol in the future but this dream is always "looked down" on which is why I dare not say it out loud because the entertainment industry is so far away from my sight. I know many idols / actors start from a very young age and to be honest, I wouldn't mind joining the entertainment industry right now but I have so many worries. Firstly, I really want to complete my studies because I truly believe that the entertainment industry is a difficult place to survive in and we must always have a backup plan because well, as pretty as dreams may sound what if I don't make it. Then again, my age is literally the age where people go overseas and start training... I've thought of maybe getting a degree at one of the countries with big entertainment industries so I could do both, but who is to say that I would be financially stable enough to even go overseas? My cousin once told me that opportunities are for those who are prepared, and though I am sure I want to embark on this tough journey, I still want a backup plan to lean back to if anything goes wrong. Afterall, I am from a very asian family where studies are still priority right now. Just want to hear some advice and peoples' story / worries? Sorry for the lengthy paragraph, I was one of those people who always wrote these things in my notes app and now that I found a website to write on, I just want to spill everything... okay have a good day/night to everybody who's reading this :)
I interviewed [Wade Williams](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WEWpxUmc2fmNHU8N6lMpv) who has been in films like Erin Brockovich, The Dark Knight Rises, Collateral. He is most well known for his recurring role in Prison Break but if you have watched television in the last 20 years you've seen him do a guest role on most shows. The podcast is "The Deep Dive w/Nick Babel" and we talk about his career as an actor, how he got into it, what his process is. Then we Deep Dive into his television career. It is a must listen for any person interested in acting. He tells a lot of stories about character acting and theater work.
Does anyone know how this works? You know, the article and headline we all so pine after as actors, haha. I just booked the lead in an independent with a few name/recognizable actors attached (I myself am not), so curious if their publicists would get it to deadline or how that all works. I personally do not have a publicist. Thanks!
I got a self-tape request from a project on AA that I self-submitted for, but I think the sides may be for the wrong character. Normally I’d say maybe the CD wants to see me for another role or just wants to use different sides than the actual script. But the sides they sent me are for another character in a totally different age range and gender. I tried to see if I could message the CD to confirm the sides, but I don’t see a way to do that on AA. Should I just do my best with the sides they sent? This is a NU project and I don’t have an agent/manager. Thanks!
I am considering these days. I want to work in English countries as an actor and have some lists of drama schools where I wanna study in. It depands on where I hope to work in the future. (I heard a location is very important.)
Hello! We are here to announce that our latest casting call has been posted to our website for our next play in the production of *The Quarantine Plays*, called *Simple Warning* by Matt Mellema! If you are interested in auditioning or would like more information, please check out this here link: [https://themerrybeggars.com/simple-warning-auditions](https://themerrybeggars.com/simple-warning-auditions). Actors are offered $30.00 per hour! We pray you are all doing well! Sincerely, Michaela Production Manager
So after a long day of recording. Start packing up my RODE NT USB Mic and BOOM! I drop it. It snapped off the thing you screw on the legs for and there is a crack in the wind guard. It works after a 15 minute panic of screaming at my computer to turn back on to test if my baby worked . its fine. Im not.
Hello everyone, Since I am a teenager I always had a passion for cinema, music(I've been playing guitar for 12 years) and acting but due to the place where I lived and life I couldnt do much about it. I just did a work in high school, it was a small movie and It was amazing, we were just 4 but I loved playing my character, memorizing the script, laughing when we did mistakes and had to record all again. Now I am 24 years old, I finished my college, I have a degree in computer science. Now that I finished my studies, I am thinking about going for this, going for this passion, finally try to have something more in my life, something that I really really want. I dont want to spend my life behind a computer without know what could have been If I had tried. My fear is: I am 24 years old and I dont have experience in acting besides in front of a mirror, am I too old? Should I go for it? What should I do? Theres some models and acting agencies that usually are recruting people, once I got messeged by one of them but for model not acting. They work with models, actors for commercials, movies, web series. Is that a good place to start and pursuit this passion? Or theres better places to do? Where should I begin? Going for auditions by myself without experience could be risk right? Just want an advice from anyone that knows about this and can give me something to follow. Just don't want to wait a few years, look back and regret not have trying it. Thank you and sorry for the long text!
So I’m a new voice actor that can do multiple impressions and I can change my voices pitch on cue, I am looking for someone to animate videos while I’m gonna be the one voicing over, me and you will come up with the ideas and editing, and the rest I can do.
I've done a little background acting but no principal acting. For background roles, we usually have to get a Covid test two days before our shoot. Larger studios sometimes have testing on site, but we're usually sent to some dedicated testing facility somewhere. How is this being handled for those of you who do regular acting? Are you tested on site 2 days before you start? Rapid tested the day of your shoots? How often do you retest when you're working for a full week or more?
Can you refuse some auditions your agent sends you? for example you don't like the role or you prefer a face to face audition and if you can , do you have to tell your agent everytime?
I tried looking for ideas on how casting works, but literally the only thing that comes up that isn't a blatant scam is Backstage. Even then I'm kinda weary. I've loved movies since I was a kid. To make it brief, they make me feel like I can fly. I took two years of Drama in school but wasn't a "Drama kid" type. That's as far as my formal training goes. Growing up, I used to never take my eyes off the TV. If I was watching alone I'd rewind and rewind studying the actors faces and movements. Then I'd recreate them in the mirror. Then I started watching real people. When I was angry I'd look in the mirror to know what I looked like when I was angry. When I was sad, happy, neutral, anything. I'd do the same. Same with tone of voice. I'm talking down to how an actors eyes twitched. I would stare in the mirror and try to convey emotions without moving my face. I've always wanted to audition for something, but I don't know where to start. I'm around Seattle and Portland, I don't know if there are any opportunities around there. Bout a two day drive to LA. Maybe I could try some voice acting? That could be online so... I don't know. What do you guys think I should do? Should I go with backstage? Is there a better way?
Hi! So I recently got a message from a post in a Facebook group from Patty Chen about the Image Powerhouse Agency and Prestigious Models and Talent. I looked them up and they seem to have mixed reviews on Yelp. They ARE SAG-Franchised, but I don’t see any major or even decently large success stories. They have and IMDb account and are ranked in the one thousands. They are also located in California, and on the Better Business Bureau, they have a pretty clean score. Patty who reached out said that they do have success stories, and they mainly represent Asian American Actors. How should I go about this? They seem sketchy, but also seem fine in other aspects. Does anyone see any red flags with their agency? And if so, can someone please tell me if this is a scam? I’m usually good at determining it, but this is very difficult to determine. I have not applied yet btw.
Graduated from an American college May 2018 as an aspiring actor and even got to audition for 2 speaking roles on the last season of ‘House of Cards’ on the merit of my potential.. was an amazing experience for me as a broke college student despite not booking either role. Thereafter, I was invited to audition for a local feature film shooting in Virginia, so the casting office was clearly interested in me. Sadly, I had to return to Singapore to serve 2 years of mandatory military service. Suffice it to say, this put a stopper on things. Haha. Does anyone have advice for next steps so I can get back in the field? Itching to act professionally and make this my career! EDIT: I am a non-US citizen, so would love to hear any advice regarding visa choices to get me back to the States. Was thinking of applying to graduate programs, but perhaps you all have better recommendations!
I've listened to several interviews of voice actors who said that when they were kids, there were online communities for fans of anime to get involved with fan dubs. I was wondering if similar things exist nowadays?
I’ve seen many comments on other platforms saying the worst thing a foreign actor could do is pack up and move to the US for acting work. So in that case, how would a foreign actor work on productions in the US without actually moving there? Is that even possible?
I'm going to be a freshmen this year :eek: and this is the first year I can go out for the school play in the fall. I mentioned this summer that I really wanted to take drama class and audition for the play. My dad said there was no way he'd let me do either. He said most actors are Satanists, that to audition I'll have to kiss all the boys and backstage everyone is undressed. I realize there's a lot of bad things in Hollywood but I live in a small town and its just a play. I told him that its school sponsored but still said no. What he says isn't true is it? My friend was in a musical over the summer and didn't say anything and I don't think she would lie. I feel like most of his concerns are silly. His not right is is? I don't know how to convince him acting isn't what he thinks it is?
I've done some background acting. I've never done regular, principal acting. Do principal actors get vouchers or is that just a background thing? I'm curious.
While I was on set waiting to go through the next take someone on set (not in charge of the bg actors) asked for my name and the name of the bg actor beside me and wrote it down on the side of his paper. Does this mean anything? Like could I be asked to come back and work another day? I have no idea and am extremely new to this so any ideas if any would be much appreciated. Sorry if this is a dumb question. Thanks :)
Hi guys! I was wondering if its true that agents will go to classes and scout actors? Is it more common in theatre or in classes? Is it a common thing to do, or is it kind of rare? ​ Thanks for your help! :)
How do I know If my acting teacher is good or not? I started an online zoom acting class a couple months ago. Before I took this class I did a different zoom class with this acting studio. It was just a 4 week class. After the class ended my acting teacher asked me to join her on going meisner scene study class. I felt so happy that she asked me. Usually you have to audition to get into that class. I enjoyed my first couple classes, but then I started to have a negative experience with my teacher. I feel constant pressure to impress her because she's so picky. I feel like im always getting negative feedback in class even though I know im a good actor. When I first joined I was 3 classes in before she pushed my scene partner to the edge and she broke down crying. She has one women in the class who she definitely favors. She never gives any negative notes to her EVER only praises her. I told myself I would not cry outside of a scene infront of my class, but I did...I broke down. I felt like I wasn't good enough. I worked my ass off on my last scene practicing my despite dealing with my dog being very sick and having to take care of him. She makes me feel like im not good sometimes which is sad because I have confidence in myself and my passion. During my breakdown she told me I was a great actor with a great emotional life. I have been acting since I was 12 and have been to so many acting classes and I've always felt encouraged and happy going. I have never broke like this before. I'm nervous to go back to class next week. Is this a normal experience for some? Is this just tough love? Im not one to quit something once I start. Should I just suck it up and do my best for myself? I'm Female and in my early 20s
i really like his voice and the characters he has, is there any way for me to sound like him
Hey! I just moved to LA after living and working as an actor in NY for 5 years. I’m 24(F) SAG-Eligible and I have a website, headshot, all that fun stuff. I used Central Casting back in NY, are any of you with a background agency you like more, or should I just go back to the tried-and-true route? Thank you!
I realize to get bumped up on actors access submission you need a reel and/or a slateshot and because I don't have any credits I was thinking of filming a monologue from the play prodigal son. Is this a good idea and if so do you think that that is a good monologue to choose?
(Cincinnati office) How often do their film/TV actors get auditions for larger streaming platforms like HBO, Hulu, and Netflix - or SAG feature films? I see they do a lot of commercial and model work but I’d like to stick with just TV and film acting if possible.
I know that WME owns IMG Models, but what other talent agencies own/are partnered with modeling agencies? I worked in NYC as a model for 3 years, but I just moved to Los Angeles. Since I am now seeking rep as a model here, I am prioritizing signing with a modeling agency that has a talent division or partner. I know this won't be a free ticket into a talent agency, but I want to have my foot as close to the door as I can since I am actively building my credits as an actress. I am not familiar with the modeling agencies here and am unsure which agencies have strong talent partners-- can someone point me in the right direction, please?
So I'm a college student, and let's say I've been cast in a production that shoots during the semester. Are they going to pay for me to go back and forth between the shooting location and where I live?
Hi! So I recently got a message from a post in a Facebook group from Patty Chen about the Image Powerhouse Agency and Prestigious Models and Talent. I looked them up and they seem to have mixed reviews on Yelp. They ARE SAG-Franchised, but I don’t see any major or even decently large success stories. They have and IMDb account and are ranked in the one thousands. They are also located in California, and on the Better Business Bureau, they have a pretty clean score. Patty who reached out said that they do have success stories, and they mainly represent Asian American Actors. How should I go about this? They seem sketchy, but also seem fine in other aspects. Does anyone see any red flags with their agency? And if so, can someone please tell me if this is a scam? I’m usually good at determining it, but this is very difficult to determine. I have not applied yet btw.
I know that watching good movies helps actors, like sometimes with noticing the way the characters walk, talk, hand gestures, etc. So I was wondering if anyone here knows some good movies that could be of some benefit like with good acting, I’m starting to train myself for acting right now and I feel like one of the best things that I should do at the moment is watching good movies, observing different behaviors and stuff. Thank u, have a great day :)
I m completely new in acting, i have been reading book(an actor prepares) since few days. But don’t know how to start practising at home.and i have been thinking about to get into drama school but there also u need experience. So what is foundation course and how it differs from acting degree?
So I went to an acting class, we got our scripts and i did plenty of rehearsals with my partner. So comes the day of the performance. We start off everything is going well, i am doing everything as according to rehearsals no funny business. My partner starts talking over my lines. Then freaks out and lunges out of his chair completely changing the dynamic of the characters, Noticing this significant change, and realising the dude is getting stage freight, i begin to say all my lines in a very soothing manner, now the lines aren’t pretty either but i tried my best to deliver with politeness so he doesn’t feel worse. Dude keeps talking over my lines, the scene progresses comes to a point where my lines are to request something from his character, i do so very politely. The guys says “no” three times extremely rudely. And they were not even his lines. I get hurt by this. As it progresses comes a line where my character has a angry line, the actor in me could not hold it in any longer and i say this line the way it was rehearsed, the guy say his following like a innocent little girl like i’ve done something unexpected, the following line also an aggressive line i simply could not say it in that manner as i realised he cant take it, i hold it in, at this point i get pissed off at this dumbass for messing around with with the scene and my emotions. Its been 2 months i am sick of this stupid situation repeating in my head. I feel angry, betrayed. Any input?
Obviously, he's an actor. But not in the same way as Ian McKellen or Helen Miren so to speak. Is there a name for his type of performance? Or is it more people's perception of him that is important? Kind of like how Keanu Reeves is so associated with memes (especially on reddit lol). Is a meme-actor a thing?
Hello, many of you urged me to talk to my reps and report back after my post about abuse : physical/bullying from another actor to me on a SAG set. I emailed both reps (on same email) and had a lawyer friend look it over to make sure it was a well-written, professional email - then sent to both sides. One rep responded immediately and said they were very sorry to hear, and that they are very proud of how professionally I acted. The other I heard absolutely nothing from. They did indeed send me an email 3 days later but it was for an audition, no acknowledgement whatsoever. Would love to any insights. Thanks. My original post is here - https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/osspsv/is_it_worth_letting_your_rep_know_about_abuse/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb
I read a lot of biographies of the timeline of actor’s careers and I find that a lot of actors/actresses have done minor roles in shows until finally scoring a huge role in cinema or television. I’m just curious how actors gain this level of exposure a few years into their career. For example, Anya Taylor Joy was signed as a model and did a few shows and then she was signed in a starring breakout role in The Witch. Another recent example I saw are the main stars of Outer Banks, particularly the female lead (Madelyn Cline) who moved to LA for pilot season (a big no no from most people on here and from agents/people in the industry) and yet somehow landed Outer Banks in her short period of stay although she had very limited prior experience. Do you think all these actors apply to projects on AA/ through their smaller agencies? Again, not trying to compare because everyone has their own unique journeys— but trying to understand how actors were able to have such access early in their journey. Do you also think that having acting credits starting from childhood beneficial?
Hello everybody. In general, I consider myself to be a fine actor for a beginner. Not great, but not bad. I know my weak areas. I don’t know how to improve them, though. There aren’t many classes around me, and the ones available tend to be a waste of time IMO. Comedy is my worst spot. Technical things, also, but that doesn’t matter for what I’m talking about. How can I get better with comedic timing, lightheartedness, etc?
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