Hi so , I’m a south Asian (Bangladeshi to be exact) and I’m an aspiring actress just starting out. I couldn’t help but notice that many acting jobs or castings in the acting industry aren’t as diverse as I would’ve hoped them to be Like for example when I search up the cast of a specific movie or tv show that I really loved, most of the cast is made up of white people , black people , mixed raced people and sometimes oriental Asian people too , but I almost never see someone who’s south Asian And whenever I do see south Asian people, They are basically playing the part of a character who has this stereotypical Indian persona or they have a family who is represented as the stereotypical classical Indian family. south Asian people aren’t that well represented in this industry:/ Which kind of makes me mad :D And obviously I’m aware that there are also castings that specify that they are open to all ethnicities but,even in that case they almost never pick the south Asian girl ( or guy) So what I want to know is Why is it that south Asian people are so badly represented in the acting industry ? If anyone can answer my question ,I will be forever grateful :D I just want more diversity and I want to keep on acting ya kNow :’) ( also if you’ve read so far tysm )
TL;DR- I have to deliver a comedic monologue that features the N word at the end, I fear for shock value. I'm looking for perspectives from directors and other actors as to how valid my concerns are, and advice on how to act 2ce my age for the role. I'm a mid 20s white (this'll become important) male amateur actor who's been assigned a comedic monologue as part of an acting class. I'm trying to develop the character in my head and I've got a reasonably decent grasp of the purpose of the monologue as it applies to the wider scene. The monologues were distributed to pose a challenge and mines a doozy. It's from 'A behanding at Spokane' by Martin McDonagh My character was mutilated at 17 for no reason and his attackers stole his dismembered hand. He's put a bounty out on his hand after 30 years of searching and 2 scam artists have turned up, offering him an aged, dessicated hand of a black person. The skin colour is not immediately apparent to the audience (at least I don't think it is) and the body of the monologue is to be played fairly straight as he tells the bizzare story of how he lost and how he's searched for his hand. The end of the monologue is the problem, I think. I am ultimately disappointed at the lack of my hand, and I refer to what the scam artists have given me as an n---er's hand- twice. The piece ends on a note of disbelief and anger from me. So, as far as the wider play goes, I'm not against the use of this language in an artistic medium. As a monologue showcase goes however, there are some concerns I have- 1. If I'm going to deliver this straight, given the language used, I want it to be funny and valid as a piece of art. 2. I have no idea how to sustain an old tough guy persona when delivering exposition essentially. 3. I'm afraid that the N word is being used as a punchline rather than as an expression of who the character is. As a comedic piece it feels like the former, whereas, as it happens close to the beginning of the play, it's the latter, at least as part of the play.
How do you email a background actor casting director. A show is set to film near where I live in a few months and I've never applied to be a background actor before but it's something I've always wanted to do! I have no experience other than 1 event a few years ago but I know extras generally don't need experience. I just want to know how you're supposed to email them to submit yourself as an extra. (They posted their email for us to submit ourselves just so nobody thinks I'm going out of my way to annoy a casting director)
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.
It’s been convenient for the past several years to see if spots I’m in are currently running by checking iSpot.tv. Even if all of the info wasn’t accurate, I could at least see if a commercial was running. Just within the last several months, all details have been locked out and as an actor I can’t even get a paid account. Any other websites, or any other service, that offers this kind of info, paid or free?
hello I want to ask, I'm a 16 year old kid who wants to become a Hollywood actor and win an Oscar (amen), but I don't know where to start, and I think I have an unattractive face (flat nose). And again, I Living outside the USA (Indonesia), is moving to the USA the first step? and another one, can a Southeast Asia person become a Hollywood actor, because I have never seen Hollywood actors from Southeast Asia thank you
Hi Hi! I am a Teenager and I've wanted to act for a long time but I have a very strict mom and so I never got to do anything. This isn't about me though. THIS IS FOR THOSE IN THE SAME SITUATION. I have learned a lot of stuff you could do instead. This is going to be a long thread to jump start your career! I highly recommend doing these if you want to go into the industry and your parents aren't supportive or very strict and wont let you do anything. I regret not doing a lot of these. Assuming you guys are in Highschool. If you aren't take what can do! I am going into college soon so I can make another one in the comments for a different situation! Let me know! \- TAKE THEATRE: Take theatre in high school trust me it will be worth it! You can use these as classes on your resume. Even if you want to be a film actor doing this is going to be BEYOND beneficial. \- You can use theatre as training \- This will allow you to network (yes you are in high school or middle school but you still network) \- DO THOSE PLAYS: Doing these high school plays allow you to put something in your JOB category on your resume. This will be one of the few steps in your net working. Even if you get the part as a tree showing your Theatre teacher (basically your casting director) you want to do plays and constantly auditioning will allow him/her to keep you in mind for leads or bigger roles. Remember these all can be used on your resume. Sometimes parents soften up when they see their children do things they are passionate about and will slowly allow you to be a professional actor. If not guess what your still an actor you are still working on your craft. Rehearsals for plays will be crucial in building your craft. These are literally like free acting classes. \- FIND THEATRE FRIENDS: These people are on the same path as you REMEMBER THAT. Some may be Film makers or some may be actors. They will have tips maybe even agents. You will all learn a lot from each other. This is crucial when Networking in a high school. You guys are on the same path you all want the same thing and have the same drive. \- FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER STUDENT- There is always THAT ONE KID THAT WALKS AROUND WITH A CAMERA. Almost all High schools have some photography class. Find someone willing to take your headshots. Pay $25 for some headshots while your at school during lunch or break if you have that! \- MAKE SHORTS- You don't have to have a fancy camera to make shorts .The camera on your phone is better than the camera they used to film the first Star Wars. Highschool is all about working on your craft. When your 18 agents and casting directors expect way more than you think. They expect a Reel, Headshots, Training and some jobs. These short films that you make with your THEATRE friends after school can be used on your resume as ACTUAL SHORT FILMS. You can make one a week. You can make them while your at school. If your parents allow submit them to Film festivals small regional ones. Tell your parents they don't go anywhere you can just win a prize. If you do win a small prize save that money.(its also an award) That is the money you will eventually invest in your acting career. SAVE IT. Also these shorts qualify for IMDB credits. If you didn't submit to a festival post it on YouTube. Your family wont find it most likely. I urge making shorts just do it they can be horrible or they can be amazing it doesn't matter they will all improve over time. You learn a lot about your acting from this as well. VIN DIESEL GOT DISCOVERED FROM HIS FIRST SHORT FILM AND FROM THAT HE STARTED HIS FAST AND FURIOUS FRANCHISE! (thank you at megasuperhyper for this information) \- TAKE DANCE OR CHOIR OR WEIGHT TRAINING- I know you most likely want to go into film and these sound like very theatrical things. WELL HEY TOM HOLLAND TOOK DANCING CLASSES. LOOK WHERE HE IS HES MF SPIDERMAN. Casting directors will look at these as a plus! You have more training than people at 20. You can also input these in your special skills category on your resume. High schools usually allow you to switch out PE for Dance or Weight Training if you want to do Weight Training DO THAT. \-COLLEGE CLASSES- Many high schools allow there students to take college classes and you dont even know. I recommend asking your counselor if you can or at least over the summer. You usually can take two classes a semester. Acting classes in college are really great sources of training usually your school will cover the expenses. Over time you can rack up A LOT OF CLASSES and it will look amazing and help you a lot. There are classes like Acting 1/ Acting 2 /Mime Acting /Voice Acting/ Acting for the Camera/ Acting for the Stage etc. Sometimes the colleges will allow you to participate in their plays especially if you take these classes in Spring and Fall terms. You will meet a lot of older students that have resources and are probably working on there own shorts or student films. You can network with them and see if you could get roles from that. \- INTERNSHIPS- so your parents most likely want you in the back end where you cant be seen. I recommend doing internships. There are a lot of internships near you in production studios casting agencies talent agencies and more. Your parents will think you are interested in the business aspect which is a plus for you because you get to learn what talent agents really look for what goes into making a film and what casting directors REALLY LOOK FOR. If you are not of age yet you can email producers/casting agents/talent managers and ask if you can be there assistant etc. Volunteer. This is a professional way to network at a young age allowing you to already have somewhat of a name. \- BACKGROUND ACTING- My mom is beyond strict and has allowed me to do background acting. In all honesty you might not network with the casting directors that much but you meet a lot of new people and get to go on an actual movie set. The thing I like about background acting is you get paid. Yes the money. You are eventually going to need money to invest in your career. If your parent do loosen up and allow you audition for things the money will be invested in transportation to get to set etc. You also get cool IMDB credits most of the time. \- If your parents do loosen up I recommend investing money into [Backstage.com](https://Backstage.com) and Actors Access allowing you to get lots of auditions that are near you. If you can travel You could use this money to take something with you (mom, grandma? cousin?) To LA Or NYC if you eventually book a job there. IF YOUR PARENTS ALLOW YOU. Anyways the money you'll gain will be really good to invest into your career. \- CONSTANTLY WORK ON MONOLOGUES: Look up scripts from your favorite movies things you hope to see yourself in one day! Coming of age movies, Marvel etc... Record yourself doing these scenes and look over it critic yourself. \- STUDENT FILMS- If your parents still wont let you act professionally try budging them into student films. Really the same thing you where doing but now for College students. They have more resources better camera and equipment. You can build a longer reel and a longer resume. \- START A FILM CLUB- My school never had a Film Club and I never thought to make one which would have been amazing. I ended up joining book club... \- Ask your principal if you and a few students can start a Film Club. Where you can watch movies critic the acting, cinematography etc. and even make short films. Your Theatre teacher can be the Advisor. You can make your own little film festival for film club where you guys make shorts and at the end of each semester there's a contest and the winner gets a small prize. Its small yes but it builds your experience. Your parents could see that you care a lot and maybe allow you to professionally act. This would allow your school to let you use fancier cameras and mics for your shorts as well! \- ACTING CLASSES- I do recommend you get acting classes on the side which can be stressful sometimes. Throughout your whole journey you should be saving up. There are many thing you can do. I put this closer to the end because I know Acting classes are VERY expensive and unsupportive parents most likely wont pay for it. \- ONLINE ACTING PROGRAMS- I have seen a lot through backstage and I have enrolled in some as well. I fond a NYU program for Performing Arts that is all online and no face to face. You get a certificate at the end which is very prestigious. You can enroll for a scholarship which will help with the cost. \- HARVARD CLASSES- This one is very tricky and I put it there just as an extra resource if you have the money. Harvard offers two acting classes to the public which can be very prestigious on your resume. You can save up for these classes (3400 each) I also believe there is financial aid available for them. Just to put that out there. \-READ BOOKS AND PLAYS- Read Shakespeare and READ SCRIPTS READ MONOLOGUES AND READ ACTING BOOKS \- Audition- Michael Shurtleff \- Acting for Young Actors The Ultimate Teen Guide by Dinah Lenney and Mary Lou Belli I really like this book it teaches you everything from makeup to agents to audition \- The Actors Life Survival Guide- By Jenna Fischer \- YOU CAN ACT! A complete guide for Actors- by D.W Brown \- Respect for acting- Uta Hagen \- An Actor Prepares by Konstantin Stanislavski Read as many plays as you can read as many scripts as you can. Study them. Reenact them! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS COMMENT I WILL REPLY YOU CAN DO THIS I BELIEVE IN YOU xoxo your acting mom!
Let's say my new company operates widgets. It is in no way related to my acting/modeling work. Here's a tidbit in the paperwork they wanted me to sign: "The Company, ***and any person or concern it may authorize***, shall be entitled, without my further consent, to copyright, sell or use in any manner, any picture or photograph of me." I know they just probably mean work related, etc. but it's still extreme overreach. **Be careful out there actors!** I obviously CANNOT sign this as it would put me in conflict for photos that are not owned by me. Secondarily, it would probably be used for free modeling work from employees in an unrelated field to use on whatever marketing/internal materials they like. Which is unfair. It's like asking the forklift driver to sign away the rights to his grandmother's cookie recipe.
Hey community! Please list some communities, workshops or classes in LA for actors to research or join, that you would recommend for actors looking to study and work on their craft? Everyone feel free to join in!
Hey I’m in nyc and am not an actor. However I’d really like to let loose with others and kind of go crazy. Not in a depressing serious way but in a fun silly funny way. Like people acting like monkeys, make funny faces and noises, dance around and stuff with guidance from a teacher or leader. Im not looking to become an actor, I’d just like to break out of my normal self for an hour or two with others and have a fun time doing it. I don’t even know if this falls into acting or if there are acting classes like it, but I figured it might be. Thanks!
I’m starting acting and interested in creating a network of actors where we can meet up and support one another. Of course, after quarantine. Message me and let’s connect via Instagram!
Honestly I just don’t see myself doing any other job than being an actor. I’ve felt this way since I was a kid. I’m 24 now and I have a steady job that keeps me alive and comfortable but I’m not satisfied or as happy as I should be. I don’t know what to pursue or how to get started. I’d appreciate any tips.
[‘Percy Jackson’: Search For Disney+ Series Lead Actor Officially Underway, Says Author Rick Riordan](https://deadline.com/2021/04/percy-jackson-search-disney-lead-officially-underway-says-author-rick-riordan-1234745076/) It was just announced today that they have an open call for the lead role and anyone can self-tape. I imagine there's going to be lots of first-timers posting here over the next however many days.
Hello fellow actors! I am an actor who needs to dye his hair black to play a part, but I don't want to use the spray on can stuff or permanent dye because I have a performance the very next day that needs a different hair color. I'm looking for tricks like flour in the hair that I can "quickly" wash out. Will something like charcoal work?
Moved to New York from LA a few months ago. Looking for ways to connect with other fellow actors outside of a class and so far haven't found much. Meetup groups seemed like the way to go but most are for paid classes and not for actors getting together themselves for various projects or reasons. Any info would be appreciated. Starting over in NY acting wise is a blessing and nerve racking at the same time, but accepting the challenge. I'm primarily a film/tv actor (not stage) if that helps.
I recently auditioned for a character on an LA based reenactment show. This character had a name and description. I sent in an audition tape. It was said in the breakdown, that if booked you would play this character and others through out the series, because they were trying to keep the actor pool small cause of Covid. I've done a few reenactment shows before, so I know what they usually entail and what to expect. I got an email this afternoon saying that I was put on avail. I was so excited. But when I read the rest of the email, it said the role was for "Grocery Store Clerk, Restaurant Patron, and Nurse". It now sounds to me that its more of extra work. What happened to the character I specifically auditioned for, that added significance to the story, had a name, character breakdown, etc? Nothing against extra work, but I've been there, done that. I'd have to take off 5 days of work to shoot these roles, and make 1/3 of what I make at my 9-5. Which would be fine if it was a character that added to the story and had a line or two. But if it essentially just extra work, its nothing that I can put on my resume since I doubt "Grocery store clerk" or "nurse" have any lines. Was this a bait and switch? What should I do? Do you think theirs hope for lines? Also, I know reenactment shows don't always have lines. But I've booked 3 in the past, and luckily they all had lines and small scenes, so I was able to use pieces for my reel.
I know that a lot of Disney stars have like 21-23 year olds playing younger ages like 14-16 etc. Does anyone have any specific information as to how young an older actor has played?
I’m a fully Greek actor raised in an English speaking country, bilingual. I think the live action Hercules should utilize Greek and Mediterranean talent as representation for us is inexistent. Hence why I’d like to be considered for it. Besides being of Greek heritage and trained in acting I also have a strong background in song and dance, and have a little bit of screen experience. I have a small agent but I’m working on getting a better one. Would it be worth emailing all the main casting directors for Disney live action films and just. Putting myself forward, hoping something sticks? I know emailing casting directors is a no no in the US, and acceptable & welcome in England/UK/Europe. Or I could maybe form a social media campaign basically saying, please cast Mediterranean actors in this project and not just Scandinavian looking guys in fake tan (cough Brad Pitt in Troy cough). We are here and we are more than capable: for many years Greek has been synonymous with lazy, and personally the more I embrace my Greek heritage the less auditions I get. It’s about time that stops and we start honoring heritage, Disney shouldn’t be immune to this. But a social media campaign probably wouldn’t work on my behalf lol.
so i graduated college last may with a stem degree and realized that i really want to pursue acting as opposed to working in tech, a field i never had true interest in. i suppressed my desire to act for many years due to low self esteem and fear. since graduating i’ve been applying to jobs with no luck and have told myself that i need to start somewhere, meaning that even though being an actor is what i truly want, financial security and the ability to save up is what matters and what will get me to nyc, a place i’ve been wanting to relocate to for some time now. i figured getting a 9-5 in nyc would allow me to have financial security, put me exactly where i want to be, and give me the ability to take more acting classes and further develop my skills, but i’m stuck on whether or not this is the right thing to do. i’m worried it will be difficult to do long term, and that i’ll eventually quit my job and have to look for something more flexible once there’s potential for auditioning. i’ve never wanted a 9-5 really and i would much rather freelance in graphic design (another interest i have) and start my own business, but i realize that doing that will take time. i’m willing to do whatever it takes though granted it’s a smart decision. i would like to move out of my parents’ place in nj by the end of the year (for many reasons) but i’m not sure the right way to go about it. i’ve also considered survival jobs, but i’m wondering how easy those are to get if you don’t currently live in the city. i’m sure many of you have been in similar situations regarding work and would appreciate any advice
fyi, I know there is a whole sub about survival jobs and I've looked through that and haven't found an answer on my question, hence this post! I've been an actor (non-union) for a few years and all my actor friends are in the typical side hustle jobs - waitering, catering, dog walking, freelancing, etc. A lot of them either have Medicaid, don't have insurance, or their parents pay for their insurance. Wondering if there's anyone on this sub who might have a situation like me where you actually need good insurance and what you do about that? I have a chronic health condition and even with good insurance, my healthcare costs are super super high. I have ben working full time "regular" jobs for the past several years, all administrative, and it's draining af and really not flexible. ACA/marketplace insurance is extremely expensive and absolute shit for people like me (high deductibles, high premiums, no out of network coverage, etc) Anyone else in this situation? Anyone know of a kind of day job out there that offers health insurance and is also actor-friendly?
Hi there! I know there may be some other posts created that have acknowledged the pricing and rates that a voice actor /narrator should be making, though I am just getting started on my adventure with this and I have no idea how to begin pricing. I wouldn't mind doing a few unpaid gigs just to have a starting point for my portfolio, though I don't want to under value my worth. I also don't want to excessively overcharge when I have nothing in my portfolio just yet. What advice would you give someone who is just starting out to build their portfolio?
Hi everyone! I've been invited to meet & potentially sign with a background actor agency and I'm wondering what to wear. Do I treat it like a job interview and dress professionally? FWIW I'm a female in her early 20s.
So Ive been working as an actress in Vancouver for 10 years. I signed a contract that my agency takes 15% of my earnings. And I’ve never ever had an agent take more. I recently booked a commercial that payed a sum of money and also included the 15% agency fee aside from the payout to the actor.. it stated this on the contract. However my agent also took off the commission from my earnings so in total taking 30%. I’ve never had this happen.. and when I asked her about it she said it was a “clerk fee” and said it’s for all the extra work she does as and agent.. but this doesn’t make sense to me as all my prior agents do that work for the agreed upon 15%. It seems very fishy but I also am not extremely knowledgeable with this area. Does anyone have any advise ?
So Ive been working as an actress in Vancouver for 10 years. I signed a contract that my agency takes 15% of my earnings. And I’ve never ever had an agent take more. I recently booked a commercial that payed a sum of money and also included the 15% agency fee aside from the payout to the actor.. it stated this on the contract. However my agent also took off the commission from my earnings so in total taking 30%. I’ve never had this happen.. and when I asked her about it she said it was a “clerk fee” and said it’s for all the extra work she does as and agent.. but this doesn’t make sense to me as all my prior agents do that work for the agreed upon 15%. It seems very fishy but I also am not extremely knowledgeable with this area. Does anyone have any advise ?
I've seen questions and heard stories about non- minority VAs auditioning for roles explicitly looking for minority actors. Sometimes by pretending to be the minority in question. This is obviously a good way to get you blacklisted, but with remote sessions (assuming the cast isn't on camera then) how would folks know? I'm just a hobbyist and my experience really isn't too broad, but do a lot of casting directors take this on faith? (Hi - Standard Reddit disclaimer: I'm not asking to debate the need for minority-only roles. If a CD makes that call, then the call is made, and history being what it is that makes complete sense. Nope, it's not at all the same as voicing a character with an accent.)
I'm curious to know if any of you have found consultations for actors useful or if they're just another way to scam hungry actors? I came across a CD who was offering 30m for $100 and now I came across a manager who's offering 60m for $150 to go over your reel, website, resume, and give marketing/strategy/career planning advice. I've done targeted pay to plays in the past and have been called in by those CDs - not a bunch, but they have called me in-and while I didn't book at that point in time, it helped me to share my work with a director who eventually booked me for something else a year later. I'm only curious to see what these folks have to say because I rarely get feedback on self tapes and just want to if they have anything different to say that I haven't heard in any of the other sessions I've paid for or that's available on the internet...but in the back of mind I'm wondering if they're just trying to make a buck off of actors...
I don’t think the industry wants me. I hate to be bitter. But I’m a bit disheartened right now. I’m a professional actress in London UK, currently trying to get a better agent. I’m venting so please be gentle; not looking to be scorned at. They just did the cast announcement for a big project my agent submitted me for - one I’d be perfect for - but I was rejected before they even saw me. Now I find from friends that they didn’t even hold official auditions, the Spotlight listings were just for show. They only auditioned a small group of people who’d been recommended to them for this production; I’ve spent my whole life training and preparing to play a part such as this one and my agent can’t even get me in the room for anything. And even if he could - sadly it’s almost all a game of pre casting or casting already established celebrities, or of the children of people who work behind the scenes in the industry. Then sometimes you’ll see people who are friends of people already established getting more opportunities or better agents due to recommendations. Then it’s people who become famous because of their own work, who definitely work very hard but they also need luck + money which sadly isn’t easy to come by. Last come the young or new people who want to join this world and who did train at drama school but not at the right one apparently? Yeah. Idk if it’s just the UK. I don’t know if it’s just this specific part of the industry. But I see this everywhere, and I try to make my own work, I try to advocate for myself despite not being born upper class or rich or related to another celebrity... but it’s so damn hard when there’s a pandemic and all the good parts are going to people who are connected in some way or other. I didn’t go to an expensive public school, my dad’s not the director of the BBC, my godfather isn’t Andrew Lloyd Webber. And in 95% of cases these names open doors that a working class immigrant girl from Finchley just can’t. When I auditioned for drama schools before I got in, I got rejected because I’m from a white minority background and they told me “we have to fill a specific quota of people and can’t have too many foreigners”. I fought through it, I worked extremely hard to get a place at a good drama school, took singing lessons for years, dance classes, elocution lessons so you wouldn’t be able to tell I’m not 100% English. I graduated into the pandemic and now I’m being told things that are really inappropriate - that I’m now too “white” or “too English” for things while still being in the “ethnic” category, as if I’ve censored my background too much. I literally had a casting director recently tell me that “mixed race girls like Zendaya are in fashion right now so if you’re ethnic but not in that way, it’s impossible to get in”. Am I crazy or is that actually racist? Not to white people obvs but to everybody who’s not white but doesn’t fulfill that stereotype. But diversity isn’t just adding one mixed race person in your cast. Diversity would be having people of all backgrounds get equal opportunities: whether they’re a Romanian immigrant with a disability, or a Nigerian Brit, or even a working class northerner but basically anyone who’s under or misrepresented in this industry. Why does the industry so blatantly prefer people who are either posh or well-connected over true meritocracy? It feels like in every other industry you can at least work your way up somehow. Here, not so much. Again, I’m venting - please don’t be aggressive in the comments. I’d like some genuine advice.
Hi, I am a British ethnic actress. My hair is currently blonde which is very obviously not my natural hair colour and my eyebrows are super dark to prove this. I have had my hair this way for 6 months and previously held off for over a year on bleaching it simply due to my acting career, knowing that it'll be harder to get auditions with this hair colour. When, last, year, I realised not much was going on with my acting, I decided to bleach it. I have had one audition this year so far, unrepresented and an agent has approached me, who I would love to sign with. They suggested that I dye my hair back to dark so that I can access more roles. They said that casting may overlook my hair colour and in the event that I book the role, ask me to dye my hair back specifically for that role, however it would just be easier if I had my hair dark to begin with (new headshots need to be taken soon because it's been a couple of years since my last ones). It's not that there's a stipulation that I'd need to dye it back to sign with the agent, it's just a comment that was made which I have thought of several times, beforehand. Should I just take maybe 2 headshots with the blonde and keep 4 of my old dark haired ones or should I dye my hair back to dark brown? I know the final decision is mine but have had trouble decision making. In all honesty, I bleached it for personal expression and not wanting to let acting get in the way of that. I also removed my nose piercing just before I started acting professionally a few years ago and am not starting to miss that piercing. Feel like I have to choose between career and my self in a way. Any insight / thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi everyone, I don't want to makes this post too long of my story of how I became interested in becoming an actor but I will get to the point because the pandemic has made it hard to continue a drive creatively. I finished community college a year and half ago with a web design major and took an acting class in hopes of overcoming some of my anxiety issues with public speaking. Our acting professor wrote a note in one of my grades which I still have kept saying "you have talent, trust yourself more". The following fall I started an evening intro acting program here in nyc while I worked during the day. Then the pandemic came and I was unemployed and could not pay for classes any longer. As a result, I decided to go back to school because I now get financial aid and finish my web design degree without having to take out loans so I thought why not. Now I am finding myself back in square one and have pondered enrolling in a theatre bfa program at a local public college which remote studying sounds not very satisfying for an in person major. I don't know if I should just finish college, get a real job and continue taking classes in the evening. I'm 24 and at this point I feel I should have finished school and be able to support myself. The craft of acting I understand takes time but I guess I can't abandon this degree and start becoming a working adult in the real world. Actors have day jobs but I ask how are you able to manage two professions and stay creative? I've started reading books on acting and plays to give me a sense of hope but it is hard especially when in person acting classes wont be in session for probably another year and half to two years. Any thoughts? Thanks.
Hi guys, this is my first post on reddit so I’m sorry if I’ve done anything wrong. I’ve dreamed of being an actor my whole life and cannot remember a time where it hadn’t been my life’s plan. I am about to complete my drama A-level next year and I also do youth theatre at my local theatre. I am planning to apply to RADA, Guildhall or LAMDA however I would like to primarily do screen acting (I know I will probably need to do more theatre for experience aswell) but I’ve searched the internet over the past year trying to see if drama school is ‘worth it’ if you want to work on screen but I can’t find any solid results.
Anyone interested in doing some zoom table reads? I have writer friends who would love to hear their work and it can be a good way to network. Please message me directly or on Twitter @caitymfitz and I’ll add you to my list. Still figuring out the details but I need some actors first.
As in, what work/training did you have previously, how did you get them to respond to you (cold submission, referral, showcase, etc.) and any other info you’d like to share. Prefer answers from people in LA, NYC area, ATL, or Chicago, but anyone is welcome to share!
Hello! I'm a SAG-E actor in Los Angeles. I was very lucky that when I first moved to LA, I went on my very first audition for a non union web series, booked it, and it made me SAG-E. Sometimes I don't submit myself to SAG jobs, because I'm afraid that if I book it I'll have to join the union, when I feel like I'm not ready to do so yet. I'd like to build my resume up a bit more first. Plus I feel like the non-union market is really hot right now. I recently read online that you can work 3 SAG jobs, before becoming a must join. I'd just like to confirm that this information is true and hasn't changed. (the article I read that mentioned this was written about 5 years ago). Also, do student films from colleges that are listed as SAG, count as one of these 3 SAG jobs? Thank you!
I live in a small, fairly isolated town. We have a single theatre in town, which I’ve done a few shows at, however I very much want to start auditioning for roles in things like tv, commercials, and movies. I’m not looking for gigantic lead roles or anything like that, but I am looking for something where I could fly out of town for a few days, film, and then fly back home. My biggest problem is auditioning. While I know how to make an audition tape, I don’t know the best place for submitting these types of audition. I don’t want to fly anywhere just to audition for a role, but I will happily fly somewhere to take part in a role. I know actors generally need to be based around where there are lots of auditions, but there has to be options for people like me, in a small town without the ability to travel for auditions. Is anyone here in a similar situation? Is there any advice you might have for someone in my position? TL:DR I’m an actor in a small town who can’t leave just to do auditions. How can I audition for roles that aren’t in my town?
Hi i am Looking for voice actor for a gig for a youtube ad of mine. The ad is mostly of around 40-60 secs. \- voice can be male /female \-be young in 20s age group \-voice should be energetic to catch attention as this is for a giveaway offer ad \- pay is modest 5$ only as i am really short on budget but will compensate by hiring for another offer ad as i dont like to search for talent and i am a marketer constantly promoting yt offers so i always have requirement.
I live in Seattle, WA and it’s super close to Vancouver BC which I hear is a good place to get my foot in the door according to my mom. I also visit family a lot on my reservation near Toronto Ontario Canada, I hear that place has great opportunities for actors and actress’s. California/Hollywood really is out of the question I just don’t have anybody down there to help me get around the city compared to the previous city’s I named. Definitely later down the line. But yeah if you guys could please offer some suggestions in which city you think is the best for a 24 year old Native American actor to pursue this career path. Thank you
hi ! i’m 14 and i’ve wanted to be an actress in america for so long but i’m french.. i was just wondering if it was possible for me to be an actress in the usa even tho im french ? (i’m fluent in english, almost bilingual) thank u so much.
Hello there! I’m new to the voice acting world and i’m looking for a platform where I can find voice actors. I don’t know if they are categorised spaces? Which platform is the best for finding voice actors? Do you have platforms for beginners?
So I have been thinking do voice actors only get there own lines out of context or the entire script? BTW I know the flair is odd but there isn’t a question flair.
I'm about to take headshots with a professional photographer. However, I don't live in a country where actor headshots are a popular thing so the photohrapher doesn't really know what to do. What type of headshots a "must-have?" What should we know beforehand?
So I feel im going to get scrutinized for this but, if i were to listen to a specific voice actors voice or character voice for an extended period of time whether asleep or while doing other things, would i sub consciously start picking up tips on how to imitate that voice or is that just a myth that is a lie? I am sorry if this is a stupid question i am just curious
I've always been fascinated with how actors sort of become their characters. That is what I first fell in love with about films. So I wanted to be an actor. So far though I've never been on set(because I either didn't get the part or if I did I couldn't go due to far location) or gone to acting classes(hardly any in my country). The only acting experience I have is auditions and my private monologue recordings in my room. So my question is, are those two things enough to know whether acting is what I like? Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think they are because auditions are more like tasks and monologue is like quarter of the full experience of an actor. So is auditions and my private monologue recordings in my room enough to know whether I like acting? And if they are not then what would make me know? Acting on set? Acting classes?
I am in Ontario Canada and really want to get into stunt acting. This is the list of activities and sports I have played in the past and or still playing. Driving/ Drifting cars, Motocross/ motorcycling, snowmobiling Hockey/ ice skating, lacrosse, rugby, football, soccer Boating/ jetski Mountain biking, skateboarding scootering Wakeboarding, surfing/ wake surfing, snowboarding Cliff jumping/ diving with flips, Gymnastics I am currently in school for an office job and I really don’t want to continue, I want to continue doing what I love but have no idea how to get into stunt acting or what I need to do in order to start. Anything helps thank you.
We had our semi annual Union Meeting via Zoom, this week, and announced some major 'gains' in our Master working agreements with Producers. All good news. However, the frustrating thought that has been trying to 'get out' over the last few months - that I thought was Pandemic Blues - finally shouted loud enough to be heard during our Zoom get together. My main aim is NOT to be 'part of the movie business'. Our city is a major filming hub. Right now there are over 20 Movie/TV/New Media projects filming. There are thousands of people and millions of dollars involved in the 'industry' and from the acting point of view, many people are trying everything they can to be part of it: Stand In work, Background work, Day Player, etc. As a Union we are in a multi-year fight with Commercial Producers across the country (and U.S. Commercial Producers filming up here. ) to go Union. However, to me, these great opportunities are not 'a match'. They are not what I would call 'Acting' in the way that I was trained to do it. I was trained as a Theatre actor in the U.K., so my view is different, from others. Yesterday I had another self-tape audition for a US MOW. It was awful - even as I was recording it, I didn't believe a single word of what I saying: It was a fairy tale with unreal people talking absolute nonsense. I want to act: This means inventing and working on complete, complex character creation with a group of other professionals over a multi-week period, then presenting it to others in order to explore hidden corners of the Human Experience and show them to people. You know.....acting. Day playing, or 'one line, one scene' characters in Movies and TV episodes don't do it. Over 90% of Movie and TV presentations you see don't fulfill this wish list. In fact, there's only about 20 people that you can actually name doing this for a living, continuously, in Movies, in this city. However, no-one goes to the live Theatre. It ranks alongside Symphony, Ballet and Art: Highbrow activities for the wealthy that couldn't survive without Private and Public funding. So, where to go to 'act' ? Or 'Is it Just Me' ?
Hello, I'm working on a short 2-3 minute video, and need a voiceover of someone with a deep voice. I want someone with a voice that's very masculine, potentially older, and be a perfect fit for this small project/documentary video. I'm willing to pay for your services. Please DM me and in your message, include a list of your previous work so I can listen. Thank you so much!
Hey Everyone, So I was just curious if anyone had any advice on how to make/build a resume revolved around acting/Voice acting. I'm completely new to the Voice Over field but it's something that I would really love to do, and I have acting experience already. I haven't done any major things out of Highschool and College but it is experience that I have, not to mention professors who have had their own classes or have pretty high degrees and have been in the acting field for a long while. I generally try to look at other resume's from voice actors websites and most of their things are very professional because they have had more experience. Do you all think it's okay for me to put the Highschool and College experience that I have onto a resume while I'm new and looking for other opportunities? Eventually I do plan to take on more professional classes and do auditions but until I have that kind of experience I'm not sure where to start on a resume. Thank you!
This has always held me back in trying to become a voice actor. I am from Trinidad and Tobago and don't think there's much work needed for such a specific accent. Therefore what would be your advise when it comes trying to get into voice acting? Would it be smarter to perfect a more American / English voice over "voice"?
[https://51u7h2pr.optimalworkshop.com/optimalsort/s2rbbfqk](https://51u7h2pr.optimalworkshop.com/optimalsort/s2rbbfqk) For a design school project I plan to make an app that will try to help artists, animators, content creators, voice actors, actors, etc. to connect and create bigger as they come together. It's some kind of an online studio, at home/ on hand. I guess. what do you think? will it work?
Hey, everyone. I'm an independent film producer and today, Saturday, April 25th, I'll be doing an AMA. Here's a bit of background: As a kid, I was interested in becoming an actor. I took classes and ended up doing some voiceover work but soon realized I wanted to be more of a behind the scenes type. I wanted to realize *my vision* rather than *help others to realize their*s. I started out by literally sneaking onto the Universal Lot after reading that Spielberg had done that in the late 60s, and I got my first ever job as a P.A. on an Amblin series. From there I spent a few years in production before moving to personal assisting where I got to work closely with such actors as Ben Stiller, Courteney Cox, Jack Black, and Christopher Walken. Next I moved into working for directors and learned everything from development through to press junkets and the release of a film under filmmakers like Judd Apatow, Peter Hedges, and Joe Wright and during that time, was able to dust off my voiceover skills and got to join SAG-AFTRA! I started producing shortly after that and never looked back. I am an IFP-Gotham Award-winning filmmaker, a member of the Producers Guild of America, and have had three feature films released. In addition to that, I've written for publications like Filmmaker and Moviemaker Magazines, taught at a number of film schools around the globe (and through online courses with [Stage32). I've also produced commercials, music videos, and a live event for the Obama White House. One of my favorite parts of the filmmaking process is casting. I truly love and respect actors and I've had the opportunity to watch and learn from some of the best so I thought it would be interesting to offer an AMA to actors of all levels from an indie producers perspective. So. If that would be interesting to you, come back to the r/acting page later today at 12pm PST/3pm EST/9pm CET and let's dive in! Thanks for reading and I look forward to chatting with anyone who's interested! (One last thing: I have opted to remain anonymous for a variety of reasons, not least of which is so that I don’t end up receiving tons of emails with headshots or from people asking me to look at reels - I always use a casting director so that’s who you ought to submit to anyway. All of that said, the moderator here has verified me and my credits so I’m hoping that will make everyone feel comfortable).
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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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