I'm primarily a theatre actor. I've done some film work, but mainly as a featured extra, so I don't have much of a reel. If I want to continue doing theatre work, should I make a reel of just me doing monologues and songs?
The other day I saw an ad for a course called "Performing Arts industry Essentials" offered by a Backstage, Yellowbrick, and NYU. The faculty are mostly NYU Tisch professors, peppered with a few active BW actors. The cost is normally $1000, but they offered me a "scholarship" of $500. Has anyone heard of this program? if so, is it worth $500 and a bunch of time?
Does anyone here do stunt work on the side? Could this be a decent side hustle/survival job for an actor or is it a waste of time if your main goal in the industry is to audition and book roles?
Ive met w career coaches and my resume format looks great. My headshots have a plan for my looks and types. I have a photographer in mind my coach loves. I just have no idea how to get in a career mindset to know what markets to get agents, how to search for them, when i need new ones, what classes to be in...all the basic intermediate actor stuff. Help
I'm 24 with a playing range between roughly 18 and 28, and just graduated from acting college a few months back. I've noticed amongst my peers that the ones who can play teens are booking bigger jobs so far. That said, some of them have been working for a few years already. I know I'm still at a relatively young age but I sometimes kick myself for not believing in myself and taking the steps to start a few years earlier. What I'm wondering is, is that the sweet spot for actors trying to establish themselves, or in your experience are opportunities equally or more frequent for those in their mid-twenties, late twenties and thirties?
Hello I wanted to ask how effective do professional Headshots play for auditions for tv and film ?
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Summary of you don’t want to read rambling sorta ish Questions I’m asking : • Where do I start as a actress? • If I don’t have $money am I completely f*cked? • Am I decent looking enough to be in film? • I have a gap is that a really bad thing or a really good thing? • where can i apply to at least have a shot at anything? I don’t know guys I’m lost :( Hi I’m a 21 year old Native American female I’m 5 foot tall and weight 148 pounds I’ll drop some pictures for this post so I don’t end up over explaining I’m really bad with that I never have fully understood it but I have adhd and sometimes I feel like it effects the way I convey things to people. (I promise I don’t use it as a cop out I just feel like it screws me over sometimes) anyways I am completely new to the acting scene, my interest has really always been with singing but recently I had gotten this ad for a casting call in Oklahoma…yes..Oklahoma I feel like there is no such thing as getting good jobs down here but to be fair I’m near Tulsa so it’s a decent city to be around for opportunities, or so I’ve heard lol! anyways I applied after seeing the add on Facebook and what not but missed the in person auditions by 1 day because I read it too late… kill me. Sometimes I get really insecure like there’s no place for me in the film industry but this particular show was reservation dogs so I was like “HOLY COW! Im Native American as Heckin boof! This could be something!!” Long story short it’s been a long time, like a month and a half no reply. Yes, I got sad but I’ve been reaching out to others… no luck with that either. I just, basically what I’m asking you guys here is do I really have a shot? I mean you guys can check out my imbd page and stuff if you’d like I just, do you ever feel insecure like you’re just a plain Jane in others eyes? Maybe im rambling I don’t know but I just genuinely would like someone to check out my page or I’ll post some pictures here to and let me know if I’m worth it or if trying to pursue a career like this is for me. I want real genuine opinions I swear I’m not fishing for compliments here I just don’t know what others think of me when they see me but I’ll tell you what when people hear me sing they think it’s awesome. So that’s a win haha! I know this post is a bit weird but honestly sending constant emails with no reply this feels like venting to a friend who understands. (Maybe it won’t let me post a picture?)
(im sorry if i sound very uneducated, im still very new to this) Im 15 years old and i genuinely want to be an actor, like on hollywood, starring in popular series/movies. I know that EVERYONE whos into acting wants that, but im scared that i will waste my life trying to pursue something impossible.. I dont have the most ideal hollywood look. I mean, im confident in myself and i love my body, but i dont think that movie studios do. I have lots of scars, i have piercings, i have bad posture, im autistic and im transgender. I honestly dream of acting every day, but i dont know if its worth it... Its one of my biggest dreams but i dont think i could ever be in a movie, probably just ads and stuff like that. I also live in sweden, so id probably have to move to America to actually have a chance. Could some of you please share how you first started out, and how youre doing now.
the examples he gave me were for really accomplished actors they represent, like people that have multiple series / recurrings / supporting roles in films opposite major stars.... ... and i don't have that yet. so my "accomplishments" would be training and student films... it kinda seems pathetic to write it like that. how do I navigate this? Have you ever had to make a pitch deck for yourself without having major tv/film credits yet?
On November 5, 2007, the WGA strike was called, but our show did not shut down. Yes, the DGA (and Teamsters) had no-solidarity strike clauses in their contracts, but were supportive of the strike (many of the directors and producers were also WGA members). The strike called for writers to stop writing. Whatever had been written already was allowed to shoot, but nothing new could be added, written or edited. Just like this time, the specter of a strike had loomed for months, so the writers cranked out as much as they could to get episodes finished before they had to walk out. During shooting starting Nov 5, the script supervisors became the most important members of the crew, because it was their job to make sure actors said the lines exactly as written. No omissions, no substituting one word with another, no riffing or improvising, because that would be new writing, a violation of the strike. Any violation that happened during a take, Scripty would nudge the directors to immediately call cut, because the take was unusable. Actors, stand-ins and background could continue to show up and work: this was NOT scabbing. The writing in the last episode we shot wasn’t very good, because the script we shot was still in draft form. After about four weeks, shows starting reaching the end of their written scripts, and sets starting going dark. Even if actors wanted to scab, there wasn’t much opportunity to, because all of the union sets were simply no longer open for business. The definition of scabbing, by the way, is crossing a picket line, regardless of your union status. I was raised in a pro-union household, and from a young age I was taught never to cross any picket line, not just for work, but for any reason, whether at the grocery store, parking garage, or football game (see: 1987 NFL Strike). There will be no ambiguity about which set is violating the strike: the unions will be picketing those productions, so that anyone who wants to scab will literally have to walk through picketers to do it. Non-union work kept rolling, but on broadcast television, that was mostly “reality” TV. Commercials and theater kept going. Some film production kept going too. The strike was resolved 3 months and 8 days after it was called, but by that time, many of the shows had already prematurely ended for the season, and if you look at streaming offerings of TV shows that were shooting the winter of 2007-2008, you’ll see smaller episode lists and frankly, some weaker writing in the last few.
Just wondering if anyone has any insight on this agency :))
https://voca.ro/15v0DaDPT5eH Scratch that, I do, but how much? I'm not an aspiring voice actor or anything, but I am a fan of voice actors in general and I have so much respect for the industry, I thought that if there's anywhere on Reddit that can help me, it'd be this place. I know I shouldn't be insecure and all but I have to at least improve my voice, projection, and modulation because this has been hampering my public speaking for ages... Honestly, do I sound gay? Any comments and constructive criticism? I'll take all the help I can get at this point. Thanks! Edit, the above recording is just a two minute snippet of a longer recording, so sorry if the context isn't there. For clarity, I'm not seeking for advice for the acting aspect, just the voice aspect. I'm also a non-native speaker if that helps.
So, I'm a new actor with a lot of passion and drive but very little experience (only did drama in high school and little practice on my own time, currently a senior). I'm doing an acting workshop this weekend and it's my first legitimate acting class, I'll be making my first acting reel in it. Besides my general nervousness for this huge step , I'm specifically anxious over what theme/mood I should go for in it? I don't want to make the faulty decision especially because I paid for it myself... I'd like to go for something that would show agencies my potential but I really don't want to go for the typical sad crying scene. Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated!
I’m a real prospect with both nationalities 6,2 handsome and my looks are unique , want to start my career ASAP, need a agent that’s gonna do the best for me .
29 y/o black male from Georgia I have been wanting to act over the last year or so, but since I didn’t start while I was a kid it’s to late. I’m turning 30 this year I just want to know do I still have a chance of making it BIG as an actor over the age of 30? If so where do I start? S/N: I notice the only actors that really make it or the ones who started as a kid.
Hi ! Not much to say, that’s my question, i’m doing some little research before writing my short film and how to work with actors. Thank you !
My wish is to quit school and hop into acting. I love this "job"! Currently, I live in Romania. Here the acting schools aren't so advanced, because the film industry isn't that WOW. We don't have such big and famous actors like the US does. I wanna leave Romania and fly to somewhere else. Does Europe have acting schools to join without highschool diplomas? If yes, do they exist in countries like the UK, or Germany? But if not, which are those acting schools in the US or Canada which can accept me without highschool graduations? Thank you!
Title! I’m not trying to brag or put the other actors down- I’m actually asking so I can be a better actor myself! I’m a professional actor, I’ve got reps, training, yada yada. I’ve seen the resumes/websites/reels of the other actors in this Shakespeare i was cast in, and they don’t have any classical training. To be clear- they have listed a few classes, but no classical training among the classes. And I see certain traps they fall in, in the footage they have in their websites: They don’t pay attention to any rythym with their Shakespeare, they have a lot of tension in their bodies when they perform, they don’t have breath down, to name a few things. So I guess my question is… have you ever found yourself the only classically trained actor, or even just trained, in a production? What was it like? Did you perform better, or worse? Did you feel confident in the show?
A few years ago I moved to a new country. Now I speak the language well enough, but my acting career has slowed down for obvious reasons. Through lucky circumstances I managed to book a meeting with an international film director from here (not for an audition or anything specific, just a meetup); so other than watching all their film catalogue, I was wondering what I should do to prepare and how I should handle the meeting. Do you have any advice?
Hi there everyone, I'm new to this community for the past few years I have been hard at work on my HP Fan Timeline I am happy to say that The Founders S01E01 is making progress, however one small hiccup I have cast most but not all and Auditions have been slowing down and now am in desperate need of Female Voice Actresses I have a few Side Characters and Extra and one Main Character/Antagonist, and as the flair says this will be a paid gig. The Roles Still available are as follows... Antagonist: Lady Ava - Lady Knight - English or Scottish Accent: $50 Per Episode ​ Side Characters: Miss. Ravenclaw - Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Teen Rowena - Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Teen Eleanor - English Accent: $25 Per Episode Teen Ava - English or Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Head Maid Miranda - English or Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Marilyn Prewett - English Accent: $25 Per Episode Extras: Cook - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Maid #2 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Maid #3 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Maid #4 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Village Girl #1 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Village Girl #2 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Village Girl #3 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Witch - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode ​ How I decided to pay each person was as follows Main Characters get $50 Per episode as they're in every or almost every episode so deserve more for their work. Side Characters are mostly in one episode thought they can appear in more than one however they aren't as central to the plot however they are central to the episode so they deserve more for their work. As for extras they'll be in one or two scenes so that's why it's such low amount. I should also mention that I am Australian so it'll be in Australian Dollars, apologies, but yeah now here's a link to the Audition, I hope this type of Post is allowed and not taken down. Link: [https://www.castingcall.club/.../the-founders-fan-harry...](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.castingcall.club%2Fprojects%2Fthe-founders-fan-harry-potter-timeline-project-new-characters%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1r21DYJb4tQif1i0ehbTU5ukKB14QN2TdseYk2uM8S0tSU2rVWGpvCENs&h=AT1lmrF94OkEYzW3uWpLVaYDasUHMh2L7Dv9MpMhXrk7xmTUOSiD29cHZDDiQu2E9TUDjpkZHSkC1j5Tp5Pul36e4WaqLtf1Is2J3eoWFJdhy8jOOqGi892AceYTkntvOg0D7bH0UE-eNOU2D20v&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1EVm2qq-GtDV_noE2IuNSDnnRpOKKkq3mc_zTMMWJcjqHinyEXmEJ_FtCm23cFBKyICYx5k6qfIyRAC4DvXURVzumYfh1VLo56L1dl4ygcG61c3dl48m0u_FsXS5IwhUqmasTnRt-hhLhzme5j1hIsmXAS9cXB7a8EjUSewq2YnlK_nRFMCVmPpSg1-ggr) ​ I look forward to seeing auditions. For Male VA's wanting to be part of this project never fear, I will upload a link for more auditions Episode #2+ when that happens. Not to mention other Projects I am working on.
I’ve never seen this but I’m also a few months into AA so maybe it’s normal? I saw a role for a short film and liked the idea so I applied, got an eco cast and submitted my self tape. During this time, the casting director probably didn’t know how to use AA because I was getting multiple messages all saying the same thing but a little different like she was sending this to anyone who got an ecocast but that’s besides the point. 2 days after I submitted I saw another post for the same short film but this time it had a different name for the film and was no longer a film but a “mobisode” and the crew (director/producer) was completely different but the roles were the same and described the same as the original post I applied for. Is it a scam or does something like this normally occur? I didn’t get a response back from my self tape which I’m glad because I was weirded out on the conflicting info but curious if anyone is familiar with this?
I greatly appreciate the success and progress I’ve made. I’m 33 years old and I started acting 5 years ago. Since then I’ve got an LA agent, booked 3 supporting roles in low budget feature films, booked 4 episodes in a low budget tv series, and became SAG eligible. Now I’m just not sure how to get to the next level. I’m a bit exhausted to be honest. I’m not financially stable by any means and I’m not a known actor. Most people think I’m rich since I’m on IMDb but that’s not true. Truth is, it’s been a grind. Classes, networking, and balancing life. Sometimes I think it’s best to get into a more stable career, especially during this strike. Can I get some advice?
I know some scenes were shot without Ronald so that allows for retakes but how tf did they not break when interacting with him. If I had to do Noah’s “I’m a racist” scene or be the defendant’s attorney, I would have absolutely lost my mind the second I made eye contact with the other actors. I’m truly mind blown!
I feel like it was an open call but I have no fact. So an agent was probably possible for the few with more experience. I doubt it was on actors access though. Just curious.
They sent a message 10min past my scheduled time they were still with other actors and for me to be patient but sitting and doing nothing for close to 30 min seems like a waste of my time for something very small (small pay and a few lines). I know I wouldn’t mind if it was in person cause that seems to be the norm but should I continue waiting For this over zoom?
Hi actors, I just got an in person audition from my commercial agent and I'm excited/nervous, as this is my first in person audition since signing with them a year ago. Been mostly doing endless self tapes the past year! My question is-- if the audition on casting network just includes a brief description of the character's physical description and personality... is it safe to assume that there just isn't any dialogue? I'm not seeing a script/sides at all. How do you best prepare for such an open ended type of audition, with no sides for preparation? Thank you!
I'm 21 years old and I'm not sure where to start. Not originally from Vancouver but I moved here recently so I'm still learning the area. I've been told by a few professional actors that I'm naturally good at acting during a few extra roles that I did in the past. What are some ways that I can start acting or even look for auditions out here?
Hi everyone! I’m getting back into acting more seriously after taking an extended break during the pandemic. I’ve been taking classes but haven’t been working since then. Prior to the pandemic, I was working in Dublin and London in independent short films and smaller theatres, but would love advice on where to start in New York as it seems more insular. As I haven’t done anything in a bit (and don’t have an agent) I feel that my first step should be to revamp my reel. Is there a place that posts a lot of student/short film auditions? I’ve been on backstage a bit but it seems to saturated with actors that I can’t imagine it’s the best platform to find work. I’ve had a lot of luck with Facebook in the past, but right now I’m pretty lost. Thank you very much in advance for your help!!
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.
Heyy Fellow actors. I just got the opportunity to go to festival the Cannes. I know this huge and all that. I will be on the red carpet, this wil be my first red carpet. I also will be backstage with filmproducers/directors. Anyone tips or tricks for the best way to market myself as an actor.
I'm in an amateur acting club for teens and we have to do an educational performance about respect to a bunch of 6th graders. So far it's been good but there's a considerable problem with people exiting. It starts with a bully starting problem with 2 friends calling them a couple, before exiting alongside 1 of the friends. Then the friend walks back on and after about 30 seconds of conversation the other friend walks off. Then the bully walks back on before walking off again after being slapped with the friend that left entering a 2nd time. Then the person that slapped the bully leaves and the bully re enters before having a conversation with the bully leaving for a 4th time. Finally everyone walks back on and the bully apologises. This is with a lot of context cut out but none of the scenes function well and we can't figure out any ways for any of the actors not to leave without the character just standing to the side for no reason. We're really stuck and none of the help we've received have really reduced any of the amount of exits so I thought I'd go here. Anyone got any advice? Tldr: Too many actors exiting in a short performance, anyone know a solution?
Hi, this is my throwaway account. I had an audition yesterday where at the end they told me to call them today. i just spoke with them and they said they couldn't really do anything until i have headshots and a reel. i just started acting so i don't have anything to put on a reel. they also recommended acting classes since they would tell i was a little nervous. but they said once i did all that they would be willing to work with me and they would essentially be my agent and get me on actors access and submit me to things. of course this sounded a little fishy to me since i originally was auditioning for a speaking role not to get an agent. i would like some advice, does this seem legit?
I have been applying to agents for a few years now, nobody expressed interest except for one smaller agency a few months ago. I decided to sign since nobody else was offering, and today one of the best agency’s in my area responded to my submission from about 4 months ago asking if I’d come in for an interview. I’m not sure what to do. I checked out their roster and they have some pretty big names compared to my smaller agency that seems to mostly send me short films/commercials. I’m sure they get bigger auditions than mine but then on the other hand, my agents have been very nice and patient with me as a newer actor. Two of the nicest people I have ever met!!
I assume most have seen the news about the looking Writers strike May 1st and I’ve seen some about a SAG strike in solidarity. I’m wondering what this is going to mean for the every day actor? I assume there won’t be any auditions while this is going on? In that instance is it more beneficial to go workshops or classes? For example in Atlanta in May One on One was hosting a showcase with agents managers and agents but is it worth spending the money to attend something like that if there is a strike?
As the title states. I am thinking of diving into CN and KR dubs of various media, as I am enjoyer of quality dubs regardless of language, and I am curious as to who are considered among the most popular VAs in those dubs across different age groups and experience levels. Many thanks in advance to those who can answer!
I'm shooting a commercial in NYC and I am looking to get a professional non-union actor. Would anyone know what is the day rate for this?
In the world of auditioning, no news is often the only news: If you don’t hear back, it means they went with someone else. While it would be great to receive closure via direct rejection, casting directors may not have the bandwidth to notify every auditioner who didn’t get a callback or book the part. They are also not in a position to disclose why a role went to one performer over another. “Casting has huge amounts of work and time is tight,” casting director Louise Collins says. “So please don’t be disheartened if you don’t receive feedback.”The best way to cope with rejection is to try to reframe the feeling of rejection and the act of auditioning itself.Rejection is unavoidable, and it will most likely be frequent. With this in mind, consider setting a rejection quota for yourself. Acting coach and Evolving Artist creator Teri Wade’s quota method flips the script, turning rejection from a fear into a goal. “I suggest giving yourself a numerical quota, such as getting rejected 30 times per month, or 10 times per week, and recording your points,” she says. “When the goal becomes meeting your quota, you stay motivated and you keep going.” Also, remember that by getting through the door and in front of the casting directors, you have already been given the chance to perform. Make the most of it. “Treat an audition as a chance to practice and gain a new experience,” actor Joanna Pickering says. Think of Cassie’s iconic “The Music and the Mirror” moment in “A Chorus Line.” She starts off by pleading to director-choreographer Zach for the chance to dance, but soon enough she’s not asking for permission to perform; she’s giving him an unforgettable, powerhouse demonstration of her technique. It’s her audition, but it’s still very much a performance.These steps help actors achieve a state that actor Douglas Taurel refers to as thinking extraordinarily, or “the ability to experience failure and have the discipline to ignore it, move on, and immediately focus on the next audition or performance.”- Backstage#audition #actor #script #film #tv
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I absolutely love the voice of Omen and found a video of the voice actor doing it with no effects on the mic. Please help cuz I love his lines and wish to learn!!
This is something I've noticed lately on Actors Access and Backstage. Some breakdowns (mostly student films) will have age ranges of 20+ years, like from 18-40 or 25-50. I'm just curious as to the mindset behind this? I'd assume the casting director/whoever is casting would know the general age of the character they're casting, and it's kind of annoying when self-submitting not to know if they're looking for an 18-year-old college student or 40-year-old mom. Sometimes there'll be extra context within the breakdown, but a lot of them have vague log lines that don't help at all. Sorry for the rant, I'm just getting kind of fed up with this
Hello, everyone. I'm here because my fiancee is enrolled in school and Acting classes here in Ontario, woo! However, with that, I'm unsure of how to help her proceed. She would know better than I what's going on, but, to my understanding, she's building up her portfolio. She's adding projects from class, she's voicing something in a stop-motion film, etc. She's really putting herself out there and I am proud of her. However, she recently got called and roped into Next Star Productions. I look at its premise and I got scam vibes, but she doesn't have the same radar I do for these things. I'm going to get rid of it. I would be very grateful if anyone could help me in finding out what options we have for searching for roles and castings in Ontario/Canada. I've tried to take a look and most of it is US-centric, and I don't know how to vet them all. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you all.
I’m starting to give up, two years running i’ve been rejected. I want to learn to become a better actor but it seems impossible because i’m being rejected by everyone. Any advice?
What’re your thoughts on getting Botox for Elevens and the forehead? I’m a woman approaching my 40’s and thinking of getting it done to get a smoother forehead. But I don’t want it to adversely affect my acting. Has anyone done it? What’s been your experience?
I've always wanted go be an actress. I'm in NYC and I don't know where to start. I did get headshots done a few months ago. Any advice on where to go from here?
Everything i read for is dramatic. Which makes sense, as that's how i've marketed myself thus far. But i'm trying to expand now. I'm pretty bored reading for procedurals. I will always love the super dark stuff, but I'd like to branch out into comedic acting now. I have some new headshots that reflect that and I just signed with a new agent that's decently reputable in LA. How could I go about trying to get seen for more comedic roles? I'm a grown adult with a full time job, so starting a youtube channel making comedic skits with friends doesn't really appeal to me at this point, unfortunately i don't have a network of professional, talented, actors with strong enough work ethic to do that, and I also value making real adult money with my time vs. doing amateur self producing that doesn't ever really lead to anything. What's the best way to try and get into comedic acting>?
Hey all -Has anyone ever been in a similar situation? It might sound shallow, but there's a reason PAUL MESCAL and MARGOT ROBBIE beat out other talent on projects because of their screen presence on top of the talent. I'm in the middle of casting for a narrative music video for a major artist and the strongest talent I've found has amazing emotional ability, but they're screen presence feels a bit off. Their head is shaped a bit strange and jaw elongated a bit wider than normal. It's tough because I know they'd be able to deliver the performance, but I also know the industry is also a VISUAL industry and why more "beautiful" talent are picked over others - because screen presence (easy on the eyes for the viewer) plays a role - for both men and women.
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