Hey! So I feel a bit stuck right now. I have a solid reel, great headshots, AA clips, heavy training, and full representation across the board. I'm NYC based. Yet I do not get called in for the life of me. I see all my agents submitting me and no one gets back to them about me. It's at the point where they are as confused as I am. One of them recommended I go take some specific CD workshops at One on One so they can just see my face and get a sense of who I am. (I'm already a member). I used to do some of these before having representation (never worked btw). What blows my mind is how expensive these classes are! They range from 250$-390$ for like 3 sessions! It looks like they raised their prices during the pandemic ( thanks a lot :/) I just wanted to know if anyone on here has had some good results from laying down that kind of money. CD's specifically.
So I booked the role, yay me... But now I’m terrified. This is my first on-screen production ever, one of the first auditions I did in the month or so since I decided to pursue acting as a career, and it was all online, self-tapes, etc. I got the role after never having to speak to anyone but my IRL spouse, who was my lovely reader. I haven’t met any of the rest of the cast in person yet, and COVID has made my social skills incredibly rusty — but the (un)fortunate reality is that i’m the romantic lead. I have no idea how to dive right in to a group of experienced actors (many of whom already know each other and have worked together prior to COVID) who are basically strangers to me, let alone how to interact with my on-screen paramour! This is all so new to me, and I don’t want to mess it up because this role could really kick off my acting career, yunno? It just feels like a lot of pressure because I wasn’t expecting to get cast in a role like this so soon — my experience (from YEARS ago, like in high school) is in theatre and comedy, and even then I only ever landed minor roles. I just ended a career in a completely different field (STEM-related) to pursue acting: I only started taking acting classes like two weeks ago, and I’m only a quarter of the way through Uta Hagen’s “Respect for Acting” and she hasn’t gotten to the “how to not be terrified of other actors” part yet lol. I say all this just to paint a picture of how new I am to the acting world, and to this level of socializing with other people. I’m already getting as much socialization as I can in the current status quo (acting classes, socially-distanced improv meet-ups, etc), and it has definitely helped me become more confident in social situations than I was a couple months ago — but interacting with costars feels like a whole other battle, it’s just so foreign to me. If anyone has any advice, personal experiences, or resources on how to manage this part of the acting life, especially for those who have social anxiety, that would be fantastic. This is by far the biggest thing I struggle with when it comes to acting — sometimes I feel like an extrovert trapped in the body of an introvert! tl;dr I’m very new to acting, with no on-set experience, and COVID has limited my social life, but i recently landed a decent role in a local production. I am the love interest of the leading role, but I have social anxiety and I have no idea how to interact with the rest of the cast while also acting at my full potential. Advice would be appreciated!
I've been at this for some time. trained, repped, union, audition semi-regularly, or regularly, I dont know, I don't know what's normal, and that's the problem. my current frame of reference are actor friends not as far as I am that dont have reps or get auditions for tv shows so I really have nobody that knows what they're talking about, to talk about this stuff with, let alone give me any kind of frame of reference based in experience that could help me strategize what I'm even doing. I'd love to buy somebody a coffee and waste your time for 15 minutes and talk about my situation, my reps, my auditions, so I can just have the confidence to feel like I don't have to ask people questions anymore and have some kind of ownership about my career. I would really, really appreciate it!
Hey there! After being in scene study class for years and seeing the same material over and over, I decided to write a collection of original modern monologues for actors and actresses. The Kindle version is free today and tomorrow! Please snag a free copy and I hope you find something that works for you. There are monologues for men and women of all ages. It was more a passion project than a money making venture. I just want thespians to find new material to use. Hope you enjoy! https://www.amazon.com/Original-Modern-Monologues-Actors-Actresses-ebook/dp/B00O35YSXI
I know everyone has voiced mixed reviews about Leslys School. I've heard some people say she was just too mean and personal, and I've heard others say that the class was incredible and career changing. I know a lot of working sitcom actors take her class. I've taken Killians commercial class and people have also said that he was mean (as its part of his "act"), but I didn't think he was too bad. Not sure if the same goes for Leslys teaching methods tho, so would love some opinions on that in-itself. I have UCB and Groundlings on my resume and enjoyed both (for the most part - my UCB class was very cliquey which made it not very enjoyable), but I was looking for a more structured class focusing on sitcoms. I was curious if anyone has taken Leslys class during the pandemic in the Zoom format, and if it was worth it? For 8 classes it runs for about $600, which the website states is a reduced rate because its through Zoom. How true is that? I can't decide if I should wait until classes start opening back up in person to really get the full experience, or if I should take the jump and just do it through Zoom. If the rate is actually reduced by a significant amount, then I'm considering it. But I also feel like the bond and friendships you make through in person acting classes is priceless. - But who knows how long until in person classes open back up.... I've signed up for a few zoom casting director workshops this month, which are fulfilling the acting class itch for me, for the time being at least. Would love any and all opinions, good and bad. Thanks!
Is there any affordable (but legitimate) Musical theater course in the UK? Everything I've found is extremely expensive and practically impossible to pay back a lone taking into consideration an actor's salary. I'm not looking for a workshop, but a proper course. And I have google, I have done my research, but I haven't found anything :( Also, I'm from the EU but live in the UK (I'm not a resident or citizen yet), and some schools haven't even decided how much we have to pay... anyone in the same situation??
I'm new to reddit, sorry if I've posted this incorrectly. I'm an actor living in Vancouver BC, and am trying to navigate all the self-tape auditions in this time of Covid. I've been using zoom (my reader joins my meeting, I pin my video and record the scene) on my computer, but it's an old computer and the camera SUCKS. I'd rather use zoom on my iPhone 12, which has a great camera. But I can't seem to pin my video on my phone. I have the zoom app installed. I am a licensed zoom user, so I took care of that. What am I missing? When I tap on the "participants", it doesn't give me the option of pinning a video. Any ideas?
Hard part of being a good actor is stopping yourself from laughing at the lines you're given that are very humorous to you because you want to look realistic and professional.
Whilst I am watching a scene on TV or on my phone, I find myself saying what they're saying and acting as their character. I enjoy doing it, but I don't know if that's a good way to practise acting. I am 14, so I can't really do any practise on sets unless I wanted to be a teenage actor (which I don't).
I feel like backstage is a bigger deal out in the states. Interested to hear if U.K. actors have managed to book using it and if it was anything decent? Also were your drama school trained or not, as I went to musical theatre school but looking to go back to pure drama school but still wanna go out searching for work on in tv and film
has anyone just started this or last year 2020-2021 and started booking or working ? not nessessarily big stuff.. but has anyone thats new post covid land an agent or a small role or commercial or film? if so howd that go/happen? and are any LA/NY studios starting to open in person again ? what is the industry like in LA vs Atlanta vs NYC rn for newbies or even professionals??
Hi, this is my first time making a post on Reddit, I’ve never really been on Reddit, but I’m an aspiring actor with little experience, I’m in college, I’m a pre law major, and I acted in high school and any time I did act it felt right, like the character and myself were one person, it’s hard to explain, but there’s nothing I want to do more then to be an actor, the people I knew in high school all wanted to act in plays but I want to act on screen, like tv shows and movies and such, how could I get into acting? I really think that I could do it I just don’t know how to get into it.
Hi fellow Vancouver actors, I thought I’d reach out and see how the last little while has been going for everyone. Might be interesting to share demographic info (ex: M, 35-45, White) and how many self tape opportunities you’re getting at the moment (TV/Film vs. Commercials). Are most of you seeing more opportunities than before the pandemic? Thought it might be interesting for us to share insights! Thanks!
My microphone just won't be perfect. I have tried everything, I have a Blue Yeti but it just won't be perfect. Normally when I do voice acting I go to a studio but because of the lockdown in my country I can't leave home. I was wondering if i'm just using the wrong microphone or not? I tried a lot already from editing the Microphone to moving to a small room and covering the wall in foam. Honestly I woudn't mind buying a new Microphone since at the moment I can't get any jobs since my microphone always has some sort of noise or doesn't sound on point. What i'm trying to say here is what is the best Microphone for voice acting at home?
I don’t quite live in a state that is a hotspot for becoming an actor. I have no clue where to start, but this is something I’ve wanted to do for at least the past 17 years of my life. It won’t go away. It’s not a phase. How do I get into acting? What are the best resources to help me figure this out? I apologize if this type of thing is posted regularly and is not allowed, but I figured it was worth reaching out. I feel really stifled. I don’t think I’ll ever be completely happy with my life if I don’t at least try to be something more than doing the whole 9-5 job nuclear family thing. This probably sounds super dramatic, but I figured I’d try to reach out.
For a video game competition trailer, we are looking for a voice actor. *Short description of the request:* It is a short (130 words) speech for a trailer that will be posted on YouTube. It is a trailer for a competition in the game Star Citizen. The video will be an introduction for this event. Timing of the voice is of importance due to background music. *Required voice:* English (accent no problem) Male, deep, dramatic Text and audio samples will be delivered on request. Budgets are very limited but we will provide a fair reimbursement. Actor will be credited in the video. Please dm me if you are interested.
Hello everybody, I want to start a drama club wherein we can make short films and upload them to YouTube. I need 2-3 actors, a writer, a music composer and an editor. I plan on starting the club in little more than a month's time (tentatively 8th March). You will be required to dedicate not more than 2-3 hours per week. If you are interested, please contact me personally and send me some of your work!! Thanks. PS- I am 14F, this drama club is mostly for teens and tweens pursuing filmmaking and acting as a hobby (If you are older and still wish to participate, you can contact me but it'll be a lil weird lmao)
​ i'm 16 and im very interested in acting, i have 0 experience and i dont know where to start. i feel like it's too late since so many ppl start theater class when they're young, what should i do? on top of all that i live in sweden, what are my odds of actually making it? i feel like the first step of becoming a successful actor is being born in the U.S. the only thing that i think will benefit me here is the school i was in from 4th grade to 9th grade was an international school and we basically spoke english every day and all day, resulting in me knowing more english than the average swede.
Yesterday, on the Ask Los Angeles subreddit, I asked about how different people in Los Angeles feel when they find out their neighbor, tenant, employee, coworker, casual acquaintance, love interest, etc. is an actor and why. Boy did I get a lot more responses than expected. If Angeleno redditors are anything like a representative sample, the most common sentiment is that nobody cares. However, that was usually followed up by actors being thought of as naïve and narcissistic Midwest 10s/L.A. 4s who are just trying to “make it big,” always broke, and terrible to date. Only a small minority had anything positive to say. This is why we need a thick skin or to grow one fast: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskLosAngeles/comments/l8o00o/angelino_attitudes_towards_actors/ Two of my favorite quotes and exchanges from it all: >"But enough about my audition! How was *your* day?" Said no aspiring actor ever. Unless reading from a script. >95% of SAG members make less than $25k/year acting. That’s people who made it in the guild! >whats sag? >It's when your face gets old and no one wants to hire you any longer. I guess it’s good to understand these things going in! lol
(TL;TR) looking for advice from experienced actors how to overcome emotional numbness in harder scenes. Hi there! I’m just starting out learning acting (second year in acting school), and wanted to hear from people with experience. For context, I am 16 years old. The problem is that although I’m a very emotional girl, and I can deeply sympathize with the character, I cannot show negative emotional states on the surface (more specific deep frustration, grief, agony...). I’m not talking about crying and all those tricks, I mean literally as in any body language at all. I try to move myself to feel these things, and then it just sink into this huge weight that block me up. I become numb, or so weighed down I get stuck in the monologue mood for hours. I should note this only happen in situations that require more extreme form of these emotions. Part of the reasons I decided to attend this school is to learn how to get over this, but unfortunately it doesn’t seem to help. I’m seeing a psychologist for the last couple of years, but again i cannot find the clue to this problem. Anyone else who experienced this, what did you do to overcome this? (Not the specific actions, after all each one is different in this sense- but more generally where did you reach out).
I would appreciate some good questions to ask them. This is a workshop for the play we're doing in uni.
Coming from an on-camera background, I notice there are tons of self-submit sites like AA, Casting Networks, etc. that you can find a lot of projects on and submit daily, but I haven’t been able to find sites like this for voice acting specifically except P2P sites. Are these the only option? I’ve heard very mixed things about P2P so I’ve stayed away from them so far.
Hi everyone. I'm looking to get some feedback from the community. I've heard from several actors in my town that they would prefer working privately or in a small sessions with just their scene partner rather than attending full group classes, but the cost is an obstacle. If it were as affordable as group classes, how many of you would prefer regularly attending private or small group coaching instead? (Also, if you reply, I'd love to know your experience level in the comments). Thanks for taking the time! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/l8osbu)
hi actors help a kid here out, where i can learn acting basics for free just be needing :))
I posted some headshots through imgur so I could use the link and share it in this group since there’s no other way to share pictures. My pictures had -12 downvotes and some really rude comments about my appearance. It really broke me down for a few minutes. I’m just starting out and is this how it’s like? I’m not the most conventionally attractive woman and I also don’t think I’m ugly, but comments like that really twist your mind up. Maybe it’ll help me become resilient to judgment but wow I feel like being in the entertainment industry really draws a lot of attention, both positive and negative. Not sure which more of. AND I just want any other people to know I don’t judge any of your posts, especially if they are pictures or videos. That’s an extremely vulnerable thing to do and I am here to support you!!! (So please do the same for others.)
Hey guys, r/wallstreetbets recently asked for voice talent and even though I'm not a voice actor (at all), I wanted to hop in the fun. I did this voice impression real quick here: https://whyp.it/t/wsb-audition-crappysmeagolgollum-13948 I don't think anybody saw it on that subreddit lmao but I figured if anyone was to enjoy it/give real feedback, it would be u experts. Once again, I'm just someone who enjoys doing voices as party tricks. Not a voice actor (but would love to start somewhere haha) All critique welcome as I def can improve!!
I am a 2nd year law student in Canada and we are practicing for our moot competition. We need volunteer witnesses to be questioned on the stand. We obviously can't pay anything because we are just prepping for our competition but it would be great to get some real actors who can bring character to the people we are questioning. Our trials run every monday and friday. You will get a booklet of your character's background that encompass everything your character is supposed to know. You are able to make things up if it is within the spirit of the problem (which should be great for you guys because you know character acting well). There will be a brief meeting before your trial where your lawyer preps you on what questions they will ask and you can ask them any questions you have. If anyone is interested in doing this, reply and I will DM you my google sheet so you can sign up. Thanks so much everyone.
I am a total beginner who is interested in getting into the film industry as a director. I enjoyed acting for the short time I did it at school over 10 years ago, and although to be the star of the film is not something I aspire to or desire, I am planning to try it for enjoyment. At the same time for my dream movies I have in mind, at least in making some shorts I'd love to star in it. To clarify though, directing and making the films that excite me is my goal, and acting is something I'd just like to try for fun seeing as enjoyed it so many years ago. My question is, given how hard it is to make it in the industry, does also training and working as an actor give me more chances of breaking into the industry, as if I happen to have a talent for acting I could use it to get in, make connections, and move forward? Or is this a case of choosing and sticking with your specialty and what you really want to do? I have a tendency to want to do it all, but have learnt the value of focusing on one or few things. Any responses appreciated. I also don't know if this is the best place to ask, there doesn't seem to be a proper directing sub.
Ok so I’m currently a non union actress specifically Interested in stage/ musical theatre acting. I am living in Canada but am seriously considering moving to New York in a couple years time. I am not sure if I want to make a commitment to union or an agent right now but i am struggling to find auditions (especially in COVID times) what benefits do you think I would reap from joining union and what are the drawbacks? I want to get all sides of the story and the union websites are really wordy so I don’t always understand all the strings attached. Thanks in advance for the help!
Background: I am 17, wanted to be a voice actor for a while. Just now pursuing my dream. I know the equipment I will be getting this summer. I want to get really good equipment at the beginning so I can get a somewhat head start, all I would need is experience. Equipment: Laptop: M1 Macbook Air (2020). Dead silent laptop bc it has no fan, and it’s insanely powerful. Mic: Lct 440 Pure. I have a reallyyyy deep voice so this is the best offer for me. Audio interface: Motu m2. Heard it was really good, probably the weaker end of my equipment, not sure. Editing software: Audacity and Rx8 Elements. Both are really good. Plans for the Future: Once I get my equipment I will practice with it for a week or 2. Then I will start looking for non paid work. Will do that for a few months, then create my first (unprofessional) demo reel. With that demo reel, I will start auditioning for small paid work. For the next 4-7 years I will save up from that and a normal job, and most likely move to LA, where I will find a good place, and try to find a studio to help make a professional demo reel, then find an agency. With that $50,000 I will have enough to live there for a year, and able to afford any classes or coaching I will need. Conclusion: What I need to know is, will it be worth it? I asked on another LA based subreddit but almost everyone said no. I want to know from a voice actors perspective, wether they are just like me, or they’re a professional, I just need guidance.
I was inspired by Audrey Helps Actors to film a scene for my reel on my own, instead of paying a company for it. But I'm wondering what all I will need from a filmmaking perspective? I have a script. I have the actors. I have an iphone 11 and a couple softboxes for lights, but thats it. Is an Iphone good enough or can I rent a camera? How about sound? I expect to be spending several hundred dollars on this, but Im just not sure of what exactly I need to do to make this work.
I'm 16F, and I live in a very small town. I'm in a theater class through my school, and I pretty much convinced myself that I would never amount to anything due to no opportunities, no training, and moving to LA (or another area where actors typically go) with no money and no experience can sometimes lead to bad situations. Well, I've decided I'm not going to be like that anymore. Just because I didn't start when I was 8 years old doesn't mean I can't be an actress too. It's 10 weeks long, 1 class each week. I'm very excited to get started.
Hey! I’m an actor from Seattle trying to get my foot in the door and I’m just about to graduate high school. From where I’m at now, it looks like I got two options: go for an acting BA at a college out east in the desert or spend that time and money taking classes and building up a resume in the city before I move to Los Angeles or Albuquerque (hopefully within the next few years or so). Sorry if the text above isn’t super-clear haha, I’m just kind of throwing my thoughts out there. Any conversation is appreciated!!
Hi everyone, I recently worked as crew on a zero-budget set, and the experience wasn't that great. To put it short, the "actors" on set were out of control. They were constantly yelling over each other, laughing, making jokes and generally carrying on at high volume levels. It was hard to get them to concentrate on anything. It was hard to get them to quiet down for takes. This went on for two days. Needless to say, by the second day I was pretty burned out. It was as if the cast were having a weekend-long party and one or two of the rest of us were trying to film a movie. I am an introvert and it seemed to bother me the most. My strategy was pretty much just to try to get the film over with. I didn't speak up because the producer/director seemed fine with it; they even joined in with the goofing around quiet a bit. My question is: is it right to demand a certain level of professionalism, even on a set such as this? These are not la/ny actors, or even second-tier market actors, but mostly early 20's people from a big city where acting isn't a real career path. I don't know if as a lowly crew member I have a right to speak up to someone who put a lot more effort into making the film, and who is older and also more extroverted than me. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I have a chance to work with many of the same people again and am considering just bowing out and moving on to other projects.
I'm just wondering, how did you know that you wanted to get in to acting? Did you always know or was it a surprise? Because I felt like I wanted to do something else at first but then later wanted to do this but sometimes I wonder if I always felt that I wanted to be an actor but I hadn't realised it and I'm unsure if I should go for it.
**Mathew Horne** (Gavin & Stacey, Bad Education), **Ella-Rae Smith** (The Stranger, Into the Badlands) and **Iwan Rheon** (Game of Thrones, Misfits) star in a lockdown film I wrote and directed to help raise money for the NHS. The film is called “The Existential Hotline”, a comedy with salient themes created entirely in lockdown and made to look like a video call. It is the final fundraising lockdown film in a series of seven and the crown jewel due to the prominent talent we had on board. As creatives, we see how much the NHS and all the frontline workers have done to keep us safe, so we made these films as a thank you to them, to raise money for them and to show that we stand with them. We may not all possess the vital skills they have to keep us safe but we can use our talents to bolster solidarity. This story, along with the film itself and interviews will be appearing on Showcase TV (Sky Channel 192) as part of the programme Feel Good TV and we want to continue spreading the word. I believe this is a heartwarming story and very of the time. Please give the film a watch and share (if you can) and help get this story out there and, who knows, maybe we can help the NHS even more if we reach more people. Really hope you enjoy it! [https://youtu.be/k5zsBr0mz2c](https://youtu.be/k5zsBr0mz2c)
So I just started taking acting classes. Next week is only my 3rd class. Our assignment is a non-verbal assignment using props. This is what the email that we got says: "This week we are going to work with props. A meaningful way of communicating to the audience that your imaginary space is truly your own, is through use of props. Sometimes what we \*do\* can be far more revealing than what we say. What we do with props can tell the truth about how you are feeling much more accurately than the words you speak. As an actor, the way you handle a prop and the way you relate emotionally to that prop are all enormously effective in communicating on stage." The assignment is to bring in 3 props that are highly significant to me and would be found in a living room (book, magazine, article of clothing, mail, etc. are the examples that we were given). Then we have to spend at least 1 1/2 minutes using just our emotions while handling the 3 props. I have a few ideas but I'd love to hear what you all would do. 1 1/2 minutes is going to feel like an eternity when I can't speak at all.....
Hello actors, can you help a guy out? (This question only has partially with acting as a career, but for those of you committed to your dreams and passions and taking risks, I wonder if you could offer some advice) So I (M27) have been teaching Secondary English Ed for the past two and a half years at the same school and finally bought a condo of my own this past summer after moving from place to place the past 4 years (college, then parents then apartment, another apartment closer to work, now condo). I have always wanted to go after my Masters of English Ed and now I'm like 80% sure I'm going to go for it next year, especially because I live and work in a college town so I only have to go like 5 minutes and I'm on campus. (5 min drive to work as well) So with working full time, I calculated it will take about 3 years to complete. plus a couple years after to stay at this current job since they will be helping to pay for tuition. So from a home, job, and money stand point, things are very stable and will plausibly be so for the next 5 years. My immediate family is here, as well as close friends and especially my brother who I am best friends with, although he's in another city. Now here's the issue: A part of me feels like I've been stuck in the same place too long, that maybe I should risk losing the stability I have now and that projected stability, and look into going into grad school somewhere else just for the experience of a new city, new state new people, new everything I'll be honest part of (or maybe most of) this wanderlust is most likely caused by the fact I'm healing from a break up to an LDR with an amazing young woman, and it was a really good healthy deep relationship and friendship for the both of us that happened rather unexpectedly but was a welcome new thing and a hard but amiable ending. She was fully pursuing her dream of acting regardless of the cost and lack of stability with that area of work, and was making plans for grad school as well. And being involved with her sort of re kindled my own love of theater and just sort of opened my eyes to the wider world and since the ending of that connection (she felt pulled in another direction that wasn't me) I have started to wonder if maybe I've been playing it safe for too long, that maybe I should've forgone education and dove into writing like I originally wanted to when first starting college. (side note, we had met in person and had enough vid chats/phone calls/communication despite the distance to know each other to a great degree) I still write on the side, and even self published a book and am working on others, and I have taken advantage of doing theater again and realized I have missed acting a lot. I do enjoy teaching, it's just recently I've been feeling like maybe I should expand my horizons? Take some risks, jump into the unknown. Film is another passion I have and I even had a gig as my college Newspaper critic for all 3 1/2 years I was there. So maybe a degree in teaching film or just dropping it all together and pursue acting fully? I've realized to it could just be a case of just finding happiness in myself without her, without anyone specifically and making the most of where I am at, with what I have and taking advantage of the stability I have now, to build a better secure future for later. Any advice or thoughts would be very welcome, and I can answer any other questions too. Thank you! TL;DR Stick with 5 years of for seeable job/income/schooling stability or take a risk and "start over" in a new city, new place for grad school with a possible new degree?
Hello, I'm currently in production of a film called The Children Of Limbo and I need actors in albuquerque, New Mexico between the ages of 15-21, it's very low budget so I won't be able to pay much but I will pay what I can and this will film will be promoted everywhere it can be, message me for details, thank you
I've been in TMFA for a while and have learned some great stuff. All I hear is praise for the HWC. I've been acting for 5 years (4 of those in college) and I'm seeking business training and how to put together a really, really good package for representation. It seems like HWC is the best option, but idk if that's more or less TMFA propaganda. Wendy seems like an incredible person. She has raving reviews from actors in the group. It seems every day someone posts that thanks to her, they have a manager/agent. She seems kind and tough and someone who will whip your package into shape. Thing is... It's $795. That seems very steep for a master course. Those who have taken it, is it worth? Id be taking it for the business instructions, because I know it's not an acting class, and I think that's what I want. I'm torn on whether I should buy the course, or find the info elsewhere and piece it all together over a longer period of time. Really I'm looking for feedback from those who have taken it. Good investment, or waste of $800?
Hi! I'm filming audition apes for drama schools. Some require full body shots, and after watching my practices back, I often find my body language is awkward and I kind of instinctively flap my arms and switch weight on my feet without realising it, any tips my fellow actors can give on keeping your body language neautral as possible/ being able to connect it with your head and shoulder acting? Thank YOU! ps. I have ADHD so that doesn't help.
I recently read Jenna Fischers book called "The Actors Life" and absolutely loved it! Wondering if there are any other ones you guys would recommend.
If you've turned down multiple paid gigs then what was the story of either the first or most interesting role you turned down?
I love self tapes. As someone who gets nervous during in person auditions and stresses about forgetting my lines, self tapes are where I feel like my best work gets to shine. They truly are a blessing for me. But being an LA actor, one who moved here from a small town- I miss driving to Hollywood or a studio lot looking my best and feeling like a million bucks. Driving down palm tree lined streets on a beautiful sunny California day, while listening to music that makes you feel something and going over lines. Always having that small glimmer of hope that today could be the day that everything changes. I miss the energy of commercial auditions, and the back and forth banter with a casting director that you really hit it off with. Or that celebratory special treat after an audition, when you feel like you did well. I appreciate self tapes, and the convenience of them. But I’m ready for the world to go back to normal now, because I miss the LA audition experience.
How were they able to get into it and make it 'big'? Example: the actors/actresses in Bridgerton and even Emily in Paris (I'm not sure if they're 'big' in their countries, but they were mostly known for these roles which resulted in their fame).
So this is a project that none of the team is getting paid for, it is all in creative fun. We are a group of animators, music producers, and artists who are trying to make a big thing with a small budget/no budget to make a small demo of a concept. This all sounds pretty vague but I would be more than happy to explain the project in private. The team is all semi professional/in college for our craft and we are doing this at a very laid back in your own time pacing. So if anyone is interested please message me or comment!
I’m just starting out and I’ve started practicing and doing online lessons. I’m excited to be on this journey and want to be a working actor in LA in the next couple of years. I find myself getting anxious and slightly discouraged at times when I hear horror stories of how difficult it is to get anywhere. I’m not in it for the fame, but I’d like to know I could get work and make an impact if I work hard enough. Can you share some rewarding experiences you’ve had on your journey? How long you’ve been acting, if you’ve gotten to work on projects that you’ve enjoyed, and any other advice?
Hey guys, so just a brief bit about me I'm 19, and I've wanted wanted be an actor for awhile, I'm natural at public speaking and just enjoy performing for others. My dream has always been to attend university and study the arts, from music to theatre thats what I wanted. However, my family ain't rich. I'm currently attending community college and studying to be an engineer as I competed and won STEM competitions in highschool and figured if I had to do something "real" I'd enjoy engineering because I enjoy the creative problem solving... but mostly just the creative part lol. My question is this, what I really wanna do is art, acting and music etc. Should I minor in acting and keep my engineering degree to support myself or should I switch and go all in? Thanks in advance!
Hey guys, we have a podcast called Shades Of yellow that focuses on highlighting every-day asian people, including my friend Jim Liu who is an actor in China but is British-Taiwanese. Anyways, he was in a movie called The Farewell with Awkwafina a while back and we got. to talk about what it was like transitioning to be a full time actor in China, and whether or not it's possible for more foreigners to do so. Would love to hear your thoughts and whether or not more foreigners want to enter the China market as actors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIuNabKTVVw
I have this birthmark on the right side of my forehead about 1 cm across, and I honestly haven't seen many male actors on TV or in films with something like it. I'm not too insecure about it, but I'm a little worried that it could be distracting to a casting director or simply cause me to miss out on a role. Should I consider removing it at some point in the future, or is it something I probably don't need to worry about? (I should probably add that it's easily covered by my hair, and it often is. It's only really noticeable if my hair's combed back and my full forehead is in view.) \[Also, I realize this isn't directly related to this subreddit, but it was the only one I could think of to post it in. If anyone has any other subreddit suggestions please let me know.\]
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