Hey all, I’ve been in the game for a bit of time. Here’s the deal: I cannot for the life of me land an agent. My resume is filled with theatre roles, training, on camera work and all. My website Is also up to date as well as my headshots. I’ve been booking alongside actors who have representation and I have been landing great roles. I’ve been in my current market for about a year and half and have booked an industrial(paid$$), 5 theatre roles(paid$$),and one major project which I can’t disclose yet but is alongside some big theatre names. I’ve gotten good feedback from casting directors and others in the field but agents just seem a huge miss for me. Im a grounded person who is grateful and humble for all opportunities I received. I just currently feel loss and a little hopeless. Any suggestions? Helpful advice welcome.
(Tl;dr at the bottom) Hi, this is my first actual post and I’ve had my account for awhile, but this has been wracking my brain for a long time and I don’t know what to do. I’m sorry I know this is pretty long, but I’ve also never really talked to anyone about all this before. A little background, I’ve wanted to act since I was little, also a time when according to family I was way more outgoing than I am now. I even had my mom take me to 2 different agencies we could find because I was really dedicated. I participated in outside theatre shows, school talent shows, choir, etc. As time passed I became more introverted and was feeling defeated by little to no opportunities where I live, but I still loved acting, so I took acting class in high school. I was required to audition for the school play for that class and actually made the cast list and the audition process and seeing my name on the cast list is still one of the most amazing feelings I remember, but sadly I couldn’t be apart of it because I had prior school obligations. As I said, I lost hope. I started to get “practical” in life. I figured I could never truly accomplish anything in acting and without a lot of support I decided to just pick a different career, but I never stopped wanting to. One day I was thinking heavily about it after a hard day (in college now) and I researched online and saw there was acting classes I could go to a 30 min drive from campus, so I did. And now it’s like I can’t turn back. I’ve been to 1 private class and 2 group classes, which I know isn’t a lot and I do plan to get more training when COVID calms down, and was also suggested to venture into voice acting. I don’t currently have professional headshots or a demo reel. My problem is I haven’t went to a lot of classes 1. Because I’m still a college student and most extra money goes towards books or other necessities and 2. Because I’m not sure if it’s worth it. I know that I love it. I know that I love the ability to express that comes with acting. This is coming up to my last year of college, what next? I feel like I can’t do things not only because of COVID but because of my college schedule. I’ve supposed to start shadowing for grad school, which I’m also supposed to attend a year after I graduate. The thing is I don’t really care to go to grad school, but I feel like I have to just as much as I feel like I have to finish college. 1. To get a decent paying job to pay back all my student loans and 2. To have something to fall back on just in case I don’t make enough to support myself. I just feel lost. I don’t want to wait. I could use that year to go to classes for sure, but what about getting an agent? What I don’t want to do is just stop my current career path without having representation. I’m on both backstage and actors access and there are no roles in my area. They’re all in Atlanta and I can’t just drive or fly to Atlanta, it’s just not feasible. At my college, auditions for plays aren’t open, they’re for the theatre students. I’ve been to the theatre building as well to look for student film opportunities multiple times because I had a class there and there weren’t any. Our city theatre here runs on schedules from 6am-6pm which I can’t do because classes. There’s only two agencies in my area and I applied to one last year after she said that she took on inexperienced actors and I didn’t hear anything back. I guess I just want someone to tell me what my next step should be which I know might sound stupid because it should be my decision, but I know a lot of you have way more experience and I’d love the help. I just feel stuck as if I can’t do both and then I’ll regret sticking with one or the other. I don’t dislike my current career path, but I definitely wouldn’t say it brings me happiness either. Would it be a good idea to just go get headshots done and a demo reel and submit myself out there now and see what happens to determine the future or are there other steps I should do instead and it’s way too early? I know I’ve only had 3 classes but I’ve also been practicing at home and watching videos when I can. I guess a really big part is not wanting to feel like I didn’t try or that I wait so long I decide to give up again or I’m immersed in my current career path. Anything would be useful please. Tl;dr I’ve wanted to act since I was little, but gave up until I got back into it in college, and I feel stuck in how to pursue acting in my environment while attending college. I have no idea of what direction or steps to take moving forward as I feel I’ve exhausted my options.
Hiya! So, I posted something not too long ago aswell.. but as I'm a beginner actor, is there anything I should know? Do I need professionally taken headshots? Where can I find an agent? How much experience will I need?
Hi All- I need two actors for an original script I wrote -"Top Gun" for a zoom table read on Thursday November 12th at 7 p.m. EST. One is Iceman- Maverick's rival at Top Gun and Skinner- Commanding officer for Maverick and Goose. Thanks for helping and for staying creative. Beginning actors needing experience or experienced actors wanting to keep their skills sharp . Thank you very much. Sincerely- Ed Skirtich
I'm an NYC based actor (I hate it here) and I'm looking to move to Wilmington NC to be closer to friends and family. But I'm also under the assumption that there's actually quite a bit of work down there. Does anyone living in or around the area have any advice, or experience in the scene? I'm sure it's probably much different, and not as saturated, as New York, but I need to leave this city for the sake of my mental health lol. Plus I just love NC
Trying to put together a film project that I plan on filming some time in the near future, however right now I need to find the perfect man for a specific role in my film. If you’d like more information on the character, feel free to DM me at any time and we can talk more about him.
I’m looking for a voice actor who has been a part some projects who would like to talk on my show. I hope this is not a request for work as it’s just me asking someone to just talk. DM me on Instagram itsbradmichael Or discord itsbradmichael#6432
Since I was 18 I wanted to be an actor , I am now 22 . I want to act sooo BAD that it hurts I’m not doing it!!! ): ! I read books and I study! I think about acting all the time ! I don’t know where to start , I am from Los Angeles. Can anyone please give me advice!!
I used to be an aspiring artist my entire childhood. But now I’m completely cynical about the odds of me ever accomplishing anything or making any money cuz I saw what the odds of being a successful artist are (whether it is actor, writer, director, musician). [The](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=11ralaQD1v8) odds are [infinitesimal](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IlQyneXR3W4). So I don’t see the point of even trying. Do you ?
Just something I've always wondered.
theres a guy on game jolt who makes stuff I like, but he seems low on voice actors. Since I'm trying to get into voice acting. Are people okay with simply having others ask if they can voice act
Hello fellow actors! I am a highschooler on my school’s speech team. My event is Dramatic Interpretation. I never win competitions and I want to know how to improve my acting. Does anyone have any surefire tips for dramatic acting?
HElllo all! SO, it has been a long time coming. I am just now within the last few months have gained more stability and independence since being in LA for a year now. and now I am ready to start plunging myself into the entertainment world for real this time! ( i slighly tried last year when i arrived but couldnt find any leads to background work or agents). A lilttle bio: Ive have worked as a bg actress more than a handful of times back when i lived in new orleans,la. (many tv + movies are filmed there btw). I was 20 when i started and i did this for a few years mostly consistently as i was becoming a regular for some gigs. This as well as a little runway and print modeling. I never had an agent for these modeling, background or stand in characters, it was all word of mouth or through a website. Since being in LA i have went to model go sees, zero call backs. I was looking into improv classes when this " CO-VID" started. basically i do not have formal acting training to show for & i have no reel as of yet although I could scrap together all the pics and short clips from the shows i movies i am seen in. But i have zero speaking parts or more up close personal types of things to show in a portfolio or whatever it is that they ask for. NOW I am wanting to get some experience somehow, as well as an acting or modeling agent. What do you all recommend i do in this climate, as a fresh start to make the film/tv industry aware of me here in LA??? ty in advance <3
Hey! I’m writing a 10 minute short and I’m thinking of submitting for SAG status. For obvious reasons, I’m having some cast members perform remotely on Zoom. I know that in order to work with SAG talent you need to have a union-approved payroll company. For timesheets that need an actor’s signature, would it be a good idea to seek an electronic signature or mail the timecard to get a signature? The reason I am considering making a SAG film is because I’m an aspiring actor and I am hoping to be eligible to join the union.
EDIT TO ADD CONTEXT: I often hear about how some actors negotiate contracts and I was just wanting to know how you would do it properly and without jeopardizing your relationship with the company you're auditioning for.
Hi everyone. I’ve been interested in acting for a decade now. I’m just wondering if my height (just over 5’1, 18F) is too short to become a serious actor. Thank you in advance
Hi I am a young upcoming actor looking for representation however I need to build an acting cv anyone know any good sites to get templates or how to build one or anything like that much help would be appreciated
Hi, sorry to bother. I have a honesly dumb homework to do for uni, asking a few simple question to a professional actor, as it's my goal job. These are really simple question like "how it is to be an actor" and I don't want to ask any of the professional I know, as I find this really non-professional. If anyone don't mind answering 2-3 question like these in DM / email it'll really help me a lot. Thank you a lot, also sorry for my english if it's bad I'm French
Hey acting Reddit, this is my first ever post on Reddit as a whole because I genuinely don't know where else to go for advice with this time-sensitive situation, so please be nice to me. If I'm not supposed to post here, or this isn't the right place or something, forgive me
Just wanted to share this with someone. It's a boutique agency, they have a good amount of actors that are just starting out (like me), but they also have a bunch of actors with multiple credits, including guest stars and the like. It's hard to say where the industry will be next year, but I'm hoping this will get me opportunities I wouldn't have without an agent. The grind pays off, just keep it up!
About to sign up for the online campus!
Hey y’all, an actor from NY here. I’m getting the sense productions are ramping up and I always see or hear the whole “don’t wait for your agent” or “you do the 90% of the work” or anything similar. So I managed to find a pilot that is in “Pre-Production” on IMDb Pro without a cast and I also found audition sides on showfax.com. I think I’m very right for a role and since the sides are online for free I am planning on making a self tape. Since I have an agent (who frankly has been ghost these few months), should I send her the tape and ask her to push it forward or send it to the CD directly? In the past, I emailed my agent about a specific production/CD and didn’t even get a response. So now I would like to just have done the work myself and see if she can offer some sort of help.
Looking into details of acting/comedy in LA. How often do you get called in to audition (from things like Backstage/Actors Access)? Also, what jobs do you have to make ends meet? Looking into going back to hosting/winery tasting room/barista to possibly have more flexibility. Does anyone make a normal 'day/office job' work or is that a pipe dream somewhere like LA?
Ok, if you saw my first post, it was how I got my first gig in Amazon Studios The Romanoffs. It was as background or extra. It was pretty cool since I got to go on a cruise for the first time in my life. I was absorbing everything like a sponge. The production booked the entire 13th floor of the MSC Divina. Call times were very early in the morning, but we were usually done early afternoon, so we were able to enjoy the ship [Stairs going to the main lobby](https://reddit.com/link/jpepdd/video/uxu0zug12px51/player)
Caught this fascinating online seminar posted by SAF-AFTRA today (Nov. 5, 2020). What great information! Here were some of my big takeaways:"Auditioning is never about getting the job"."Auditioning is just acting under less than ideal circumstances, and self-taping is less than ideal."Act to a post-is to maintain your eye line - GENIUS!What did you enjoy or learn? Would you add anything?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5K0GRERoL8
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.
Almost 4 years ago, my journey as an actor began. Back then I was a struggling real estate agent, father and husband, caught in an economy that was shrinking. I soon found out that after a certain age, it does not matter what your resume says, nobody calls you back for an interview. A friend suggested 2 website for background actors: [https://www.frcasting.com/](https://www.frcasting.com/) and [https://www.crowdshotcasting.com/](https://www.crowdshotcasting.com/). I filled out my information and 3 days later, I was hired as a background actor on [https://studios.amazon.com/](https://studios.amazon.com/) series, The Romanoffs. I am the one laying on the pool with the white hat at the top right corner. Later I will let you know how the whole Beard and Hat Actor name started. [The Romanoffs](https://preview.redd.it/cdjqywqa3gx51.jpg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=41af65b4dd12504ea0dcb760ea47f04697599660)
Forgive me for asking this because I know it's been asked a million times. I've read just about every thread on moving to Los Angeles and what area to live in - but almost every post pushes me in a new direction. Often they also aren't actor specific - and more just "someone moving to Los Angeles" specific. Let me tell you what I've narrowed down my options to, and I'd love some comments or advice on the areas and what would be most beneficial to my career. **Northern Glendale and South Pasadena:** When I first decided to take my career to Los Angeles (instead of New York, like I had assumed I'd do most of my life) two years ago, this is what first drew my eye. It was out of DTLA, but close. But still had a city feel. A little pricey - but seemingly safe. **This is important: Safety is SUPER high priority to me**. I'm not gonna lie - I've grown up in a tiny city on the east coast that has dangerous parts, but I haven't spent any time in those dangerous parts. They're easy to avoid because I know the city so well. However, with LA, it seems that what could be considered "dangerous" can change from block to block. I have seen/heard repeatedly that Glendale and South Padadena have a lot of nicer areas that feel safe. I want to be able to go for jogs around my area. What makes me afraid to live here is that they say a few blocks in Los Angeles might as well be miles and miles and miles. Which makes these areas seem very far removed. I'm afraid to be far out of the way from the "actor life": **The Hollywoods (east, west, north... I don't know the differences and need help with this):** Recently, as I've been gearing up to head out there (September of this year), the Hollywood area has begun to call my name. It is closer to studios, comedy schools, the actor social scene, etc. Now, the "actor social scene" isn't necessarily super important to me - but I do strongly believe that being able to go out and build relationships with fellow actors and people in your classes are very important in building a career. I'm nervous that if I'm in Glendale or Pasadena, I won't want to stay in the Hollywood area to "hang out" (it takes a lot for me to want to go out anyway - this might just deter me from ever building relationships). I also have always wanted to live in a big city (NYC lol) and the Hollywood area gives me more of those vibes. HOWEVER - I don't know this area. At all. And I don't want to live in a dangerous or scary neighborhood. I was a very sheltered child, and while I'm working on it and trying to break out of it, I'd really like to feel comfortable in my own home - not nervous all the time. **If anybody has specific neighborhoods to recommend in the Hollywoods, I'd appreciate it.** Also I promise I won't call it "The Hollywoods" when I move out there. **Burbank Area (west side of that big highway):** This seems close to the Hollywoods, but out of the way (which I like the idea of). I don't know much about this area - this is just from looking at a map and different apartment listings. ​ I am moving with a roommate, and our budget is like 2000 TOPS a month for rent. But we'd rather shoot for 1700-1800 a month so it's easier to cover utilities. We'd really like 2 br 1 bath. ​ **TLDR** 2000 budget for 2br1bath in: North Glendale South Pasadena Burbank Hollywoods (west, east, north) But open to any other areas someone would suggest: Must be safe, but also beneficial to my career as an actor. ​ Thank you guys. I really appreciate any and all help from my kind actor friends that came before me <3
Hey peoples, ​ So, I just got a part in a sort-of passion project. Anyway, I have to play a 7 year old boy. ​ How would I go about doing that? Because, I have tried multiple voices, and none of them sound right. (If it helps, I am a 16 year old female.) ​ Thanks! ​ EDIT: As a lot of you have said, I should listen to how children/ actors who play children sound, so I’ll do that, then get back to you.
Hi! I’m natively from the Chicago area but moved to Florida post-BFA. As a queer Asian woman...I can’t take this fucking state anymore. ☺️ Anyway, the thing about Florida is that I have been able to have a robust commercial acting career during the lockdown. All of the sets have been very COVID safe. I have continued to test negative and take more precautions in my personal life than are mandated by my county. Before the pandemic, I was strictly a stage actor. I am not part of either union. I had been planning to move to Chicago by the end of the year before the pandemic happened. I pushed that to 2022 because of the pandemic, and to finish out a contract with an agent. Given the way my state is behaving, I really don’t think I can do this anymore. I have faced some racial discrimination and verbal abuse due the coronavirus, more than before. I am afraid of what the state will look like post-election. The question is, what is the commercial scene like in Chicago, now and otherwise? I am fully aware I won’t be doing any theatre performing for a long time. I just want to know if I will be able to work in commercials and how difficult you think it may be for me to get an agent ATM. I plan to move there regardless, because although I am currently not working a day job, I have a strong resume I can lean on to go back to traditional work if necessary. Thanks in advance.
I fucking hate self tapes. I hate them so much. I didn't do all this training and dedicate my life to acting to then have to produce and film and frame and edit and do sound and find a reader and all this fucking extra shit I may be in the minority here, I don't know, but I really don't care. Off-setting the cost of auditioning to actors is absolutely despicable. it's fucking hard enough pursuing this being working class I live in a shoebox in Brooklyn. I can barely DO a wide shot. You're going to see my open closet. I'm not fucking paying for a studio for each tape. I'm not buying a professional $1000+ camera, I'm shooting this on my fucking phone. To be expected to find a reader at the drop of a hat is fucking RIDICULOUS. These are MY auditions, not other people's auditions, we should NOT be expected to fucking jump through these hoops with 24 hours notice. Everybody I know works a 9-5 and isn't available in 2 seconds when all of a sudden I need a reader so I end up recorded my own lines half the time and playing it back and it's a fucking ridiculous pain in the ass and clearly detracts from my acting. What the fuck is the point of a union if they can't even ATTEMPT to regulate this shit? You don't help us get work, fine, but how bout making things even just a LITTLE bit fair here? Zoom calls respect casting's time & the actor. They read with you. It's a scheduled time. Just like a regular audition. And, it keeps casting from tossing a fucking GLOBAL net for a god damn co star. Why the fuck do we live in New York and LA and pay these absolutely insane rents if casting is just going to allow thousands and thousands of less experienced actors from smaller markets tape for this?! I don't fucking get it. I don't feel respected or valued at all. And I honestly don't know how I'm supposed to "master" this shit if this is what the future of acting is. I honestly hate self taping so fucking much that it makes me not even want to pursue this anymore because its' such an unbelievable fucking inconvenience for literally every single audition. It's not like auditioning is even what acting on set even is! auditioning is a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SKILL SET! so like, seriously, what are they even looking for at this point? see how much shit we can throw at somebody in 24 hours and see how they do? such a fucking joke
As a hobbyist screenwriter and hopeful future director, I wouldn't personally allow actorsbto deviate from my own scripts and would happily replace them in a heartbeat for it. What do you, the actors/aspiring actors think?
I use reddit anonymously to gain info, like most people. I don't know anybody on this sub but I recognize some username "regulars". In my quest to simply gain some info about this industry / answer specific questions I have about the nuance of so much that I encounter, I have been with met with some really weird, sometimes horrifying, and often blatantly wrong information from the so called "working actors" on this sub. which makes me just ask myself, who the hell are these people? it's reddit, who knows! what I can say, outside of the fact that most successful people are not browsing / commenting on reddit, is that any actual industry professional with a good head on their shoulders is not going to insult you for asking questions about the industry. They are not going to put you down, or condescend or attack you in any way. Successful, stable people will answer questions in a positive way, seeking to empower you on your journey, not bring you down. Do not let any of these people on this sub make you feel bad about yourself, many of them are rotten on the inside and it's sad and weird. And another thing I'd like to mention. You can absolutely be a depressed person and still have an acting career. You do not need to be the Prom King or the biggest most boisterous social butterfly to be successful or to even get work. It's called being a good actor. That is enough. Be authentic. Be purposeful. It's not about who has the most social media followers, not who is friends with everybody, not who comes off the "happiest". Be a good actor and it will happen. And stop asking for advice on this sub, it's toxic.
I was hired last week to provide scratch VO for a major client (NDA, can't give details). A celebrity talent replaced my temp tracks. I was lucky enough to be invited to sit in on the session via remote. Here's what I learned: My performance was less nuanced and fun-sounding than the final. I knew I was nervous on my tracks, but I was mistakenly focused on ***imitation*** and not on ***imbuing the character with life***. I learned to try to remember to *treat the booth as* ***MY*** *playground*. I'M the one on mic, so as long as I'm working with the direction provided, embellishment and pushing the envelope a bit out of my comfort zone as an actor is the order of the day. The talent was very gracious, professional, and only needed two or three takes to nail it. It was awesome to watch! It was a very valuable lesson, and one I am grateful for. Thought I'd share. Have a great day everybody!
Obviously nowadays the stigma on being cartoon and video games and in turn harming one's professionals has lessened so much that the top most famous highest class bankable actors such as Brad Pitt now do very frequent voice acting in video games and animated movies, even short cartoon TV shows and dubbed anime. However there is still a belief live action is infinitely much harder than voicing a character and primarily career voice actors esp in dubbed anime and video games are still looked down upon as being lower and doing inferior and much easier work This stigma is not helped in that even lesser known dominantly live action stars also do their share of voice work or started their career in animated movies and Saturday Morning Cartoons and they describe it as much easier. Shannen Doherty started in The Secret of Nimh and done a few animated voice roles in the recent decades in addition to acting in budget TV and she stated part of this was because they are far less stressful and much easier paycheck than what she done in her younger years on ongoing long live action TV esp Charmed which she openly states was her most exhausting role. Ian Ziering often complains about how set drama with other cast members Beverly Hills 90210 was and said part of the difficulty in the Sharknado franchise was getting back into the same ballpark of physical shape back in his days as Steve Sander in 90210 for the stunts and action choreography. He never complains about his days in Biker Mice From Mars and Edison Trent in the PC game Freelancer. Mark Hamill even chose voice acting because his body can no longer handle repeated physical strain after a car accident. So is it easier for a live actor to smoothly go into voice acting? I ask out of genuine curiosity especially since allegedly Shannen Doherty had a few choices for animated movies but chose live action role during her childhood years because she thought live TV is where the prestige is in addition to doing animated roles in recent years because its not as stressful and she still feels burnt from her major roles in particular as Prue on Charmed. Would a skilled live actor still have to learn unique skillsets going into animation similar to how a top level theater actor has to learn to work with the camera and crew and to act with more subtlety in contrast to his skillsets in pure theater like acting in a very physically moving exaggerated method?
Hey everyone! I'm back with some more roles open for The Storm Chasers Podcast! I got such an amazing response from everyone the last time I posted and got some incredible voice actors that I knew I had to come back for seconds! We are on track to film the second episode and some important characters are going to be introduced which means we need some actors! Each role offers $20/hour for voice work. I'll be in communication during the recording through discord to direct and I'll edit the audio when we're done so it's $20/hour of "in the booth" time. Your name will also be credited at the end of each episode. Pay increases at the beginning of each half hour (meaning at one hour and one minute you will be paid $30 and so on). This is a passion project of mine that I think will be a lot of fun! It'll be a small team of you, your fellow VA's, me, a sound engineer, and an artist. I'd love to have you onboard! It's a fantasy adventure story for all ages. Please send all auditions to: [stormchaserspod@gmail.com](mailto:stormchaserspod@gmail.com) Find the audition scripts here: [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nw4dawzwrdignoe/AABE0kHV1Tu4zmsn\_gxajHD-a?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nw4dawzwrdignoe/AABE0kHV1Tu4zmsn_gxajHD-a?dl=0) What it's about: in a world of magic, monsters, and pirates, a young man and his friends do what they can to stop an evil sea goddess from taking over the world and destroying the freedom they've come to love. The Characters: Zago: 24 years old, she is a seasoned sailor. She doesn't have much patience for people who don't know what they're doing and will, if provoked, not hesitate to tell you how she feels. She doesn't like to talk, however, preferring to let her actions do the talking for her. She is a sailor to make some money and have a roof over her head; a stark difference to her new crewmates who love to sail and find adventure. That said, if adventure finds her, she'll be able to protect herself with her daggers and quick reflexes. Evindall: 35 years old, he is the only elf on the crew. He stands tall and proud and never half-asses any job he is assigned. He has a deep voice which compliments his no-nonsense attitude. He doesn't share much about his past but has a deep affinity for the elven people and their home city of Elysmira. Unbeknownst to the rest of the crew, he has been charged with a secret mission to investigate a secretive group known as "The First Crew" and put a stop to their violent tendencies towards the people of The Wandering Sea. Dominic & Sarasim Aldon: The parents to Dodds (one of our main characters), their story is told primarily through flashbacks. Dominic (34) is a pompous and prideful mage who specializes in fire. He expects great things from his newborn son and believes that together the three of them will be the most powerful mages within the city of Arcanen (a city known for it's magical prowess). Sarasim (32) is regal and dignified. She specializes in charming magic. She isn't above altering the minds of those she wishes to get the better of and, like Dominic, also desires power.
I was watching It (1927) and it got me to wondering. A lot of silent film actors didn't survive the transition to talkies. And the acting style has changed so much over the years. How would today's actors do if they were cast in 1920s style silent movies? You can watch Clara Bow in "It" if you want a fun movie with great 1920s fashions - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4MOQSRC\_bM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4MOQSRC_bM)
Hi, I'm Terry and I'm an aspiring British East-Asian actor. This is my first post, I've checked the rules but apologies if I've missed something and this post doesn't belong here. In his book, *Breaking and Entering: A Manual for the Working Actor*, Philip Carlson talks about the idea of a "prototype" for young/starting actors. This is a tool apparently used by agents and casting directors to better understand what type of role an actor is suitable for. A prototype is an actor or blend of actors that describe the actor that's looking to be cast. (E.g. an actor could describe himself as a cross between John Cho and Tom Holland, hypothetically). This post reaches out to anyone who has experience with agents and casting directors, who could provide some insight into the do's and don'ts of prototyping. The main question I have is how different can my prototype actor(s) be if I'm looking to play the same type of role (in terms of age, ethnicity, sex... etc)? Finally, if anyone would mind sparing a moment to recommend a certain prototype or character type I'd be suited for, I'd greatly appreciate your opinion. My YouTube channel is where I've logged all of my self-tapes: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjhHtXkcftcPQrwcLuoqtYg?view\_as=subscriber](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjhHtXkcftcPQrwcLuoqtYg?view_as=subscriber) **tl;dr:** Has anyone heard of prototyping and if so, in what ways is it acceptable to be different from your prototypes and how would you find your "type". Thanks very much!
Hey guys, firstly I wanted to say I don't post or comment a lot on here but I do read and learn some valuable info from everything that gets posted, so a warm thank you to all the community contributors. Also I wanted to ask - what would you guys recommend as a solid online acting class? Something in the style of a site with weekly live workshops, maybe the possibility of submitting some self-tapes for feedback or taking on some monologue challenges. If possible, located in Canada to get to connect with other Canadian actors - if it's not Canadian it's no huge deal but I figured it would be cool to meet people from around here despite the lack of socializing opportunities with other local actors at the minute. Just for the sake of info, I'm on break from University at the moment and about to start working on a drama major, and I have experience in both tv and film. I'm interested in all three. I also write.
Hello all, Im 6 '1. Im trying to save money. I am looking into backdrops. Should i get a full backdrop with the support stand and the big cloth thing or half. What should I get? ive tried to tack a sheet to the wall before, but it always seems too short... Will LEDs or Soft boxes work ? which one and reccs? Thanks
I'm a singer and aspiring voice actor. I was in a band for years, practiced every week, and trained in high school choir before that, but the last 4 years have been a real set back for me, vocally. I'm working as much as I can and have a young family, so time and money are tight. Is there an option for someone who needs to shake the dust? I've started exercising, which will help some, but as far a pitch training and technique go, I'm at a loss. Thanks, Reddit!
Hello, actors. MGA: Acting and Film Institute is hosting series of free exclusive method acting masterclasses. The classes are taught by Michael Givens, director, and cinematographer, and also a teacher at MGA. In these classes, you'll get to learn more about Lee Strasberg's Method and how we use it to create truthful performances. Last class, we learned more about Strasberg's Method, Relaxation, and the Breakfast Drink Exercise which is the exercise that you should be doing daily. Next class, we'll be going even deeper. The classes are FREE. The only thing you need to do is invite people that might be interested in the class' Facebook group so we can keep the classes going. Join our supportive acting community and improve your craft! The class is taught by Michael Givens, director, and cinematographer, founder and also a teacher at MGA. Join here: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/679310156027286](https://www.facebook.com/groups/679310156027286) Thus far we've had 2 free classes and here's what some of the students have said: \~ " I have learned so much about acting today! " - A.D \~ " Thanks for the class. Much food for thought. " - S.Y \~ "Thanks, it was a very interesting lesson. " - M. de F. ​ https://preview.redd.it/d63rqw40sqw51.jpg?width=1012&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f9fd2b0a1264800d34bee0c239b48dfaded80001
The voice would preferably be Male but I am happy for a female actor. I want it to be a typical narrator style voice sort of sounding like David Attenborough style of narration. I don't have much money because I am a solo game dev, but we can discuss the price. If you are interested, please DM me
Has anyone done or know anyone who has done an animation session during the pandemic? With recording studios largely closed around the country it looks like most actors are recording from their home studios. How does that work exactly in the case of animation, where so much of the performance is playing off of the other actors? It can't really be as simple as Skype or Zoom right? There's a 1-2 second delay on those types of programs.
Hi everyone!! Sooo I'm a 17 year old girl and I never had even the slightest idea of what I want to do once I'm done with school, until I realized that voice acting is a thing. So I've read and learned a bit about it and it just fascinates me. Now my problems/questions are: 1. I'm extremely anxious around people and I always try to be as emotionless as possible because I'm most comfortable with that, which is of course the exact opposite of what a voice actor should do. It discourages me and I wonder if I should even try something like this when I think about all my fears, but I don't want to give up without trying. So have you ever heard of people with panic/anxiety disorder or low self esteem who were still able to become relatively good voice actors/actors in general? 2. I have absolutely no idea what to do now lol. Should I search for private lessons? Or should I try a discord server? Should I try training my voice? I think it's important to start early with practicing, right? I feel like such a nerd but whatever. I just hope someone can help me out a little. If you made it this far, thanks for reading. :)
Just checking if actors are paid for dropping by on set to get COVID tested and whether they're supposed to be giving you a timesheet to fill out?
I started my acting journey a little later in life (29) wish I started sooner but such is life. This is currently what I do and am focused on full time. I have taken some individual classes, and last Oct I was in a 9 week Meisner intensive. I live in Miami, there are no acting studios and the industry is very thin on the verge of non-existent. I know I want to do this I know training and getting in classes is one of the most, if not the most important thing, when starting; my question is: I just turned 31, I want to get the best training possible and I want to be in an immersive environment (I believe that's where I would thrive best) is it worth applying to a BFA-Acting program? Should I apply for an MFA? Should I skip all of that and explore another option? My reservation with the college route is the time, part of me says that shouldn't matter, but I'm still human and age matters. Taking ANOTHER 2-3 years before being able to get out there at 34-35 seems iffy. The reason I'm considering it as an option is that there are no studios here, the only places that offer any sort of formal training are the local colleges/ universities. In short I feel a little lost. I'm not sure what to do or where to go so that I am productive, efficient, and effective with my time. I don't just want to go through the motions I want to actually make progress.
Hi! I'm wondering what are the best NYC-based talent agencies for a relatively new actor in New York? I'd love to reach out to some of them and start working with one of them, but not really sure where to start....
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