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Hello I wanted to ask if I could reserve feedback from any professional actors ?
Just got an audition request for a guest-star role on a television show that I have submitted for multiple times! However, when they sent the audition, in the instructions it said in all caps… “IMPORTANT INFO: MUST BE SAG-E OR SAG”. I’ve seen different opinions on still auditioning in hopes of getting to Taft-Hartley, but since I am not SAG-E or SAG yet and those were their specific requirements, should I decline the audition, let them know that I am not SAG-E yet & thank them for the opportunity or should I still submit an audition? (FYI I am not currently repped so I’m not able to talk to an agent or manager……yet
Becoming an actor is a dream that many people share. It’s a profession that allows you to express your creativity, evoke emotions, and entertain people. However, becoming an exceptional actor requires more than just talent and passion. It requires dedication, hard work, and a willingness to continuously improve your craft. In this guide, we will explore the steps you can take to become an excellent actor in 2023. Step 1: Build a Strong Foundation Just like any other profession, building a strong foundation is crucial in the acting world. Start by taking acting classes and workshops to develop your acting skills. Look for reputable acting schools that offer comprehensive training in various areas of acting, such as script analysis, improvisation, and voice and speech training. Consider joining community theatre groups or student films to gain experience and exposure. Additionally, read books and watch movies to learn about acting techniques, methods, and theories. Some recommended books include “An Actor Prepares” by Constantin Stanislavski, “The Power of the Actor” by Ivana Chubbuck, and “Respect for Acting” by Uta Hagen. Watching movies with outstanding performances can also provide you with inspiration and learning opportunities. Step 2: Create Your Own Work In today’s competitive acting industry, creating your own work can give you a significant advantage. It allows you to showcase your talents, gain exposure, and develop your skills. Create your own content, such as short films, web series, or sketches. You can also write your own monologues or scenes to perform and share online or in workshops. Additionally, consider collaborating with other artists, such as writers, directors, and producers, to create projects that showcase your talents. Joining or creating a writing or producing group can help you network and find potential collaborators. [Read full article.](https://guidancetower.com/mastering-the-craft-how-to-become-an-exceptional-actor-in-2023/)
I have never seen anything sketchy looking on there like on sites like Mandy or backstage. But today I got a cmail request for a commercial and I felt like something was off about it, I went and did a little research and I can’t find a single name that was listed anywhere online with the exception of the producer who I found on LinkedIn but none of his sites work. The rest of the names I couldn’t even find a social media account matching them! It’s was the 57 variety’s casting if anyone in the Toronto area knows anything about it!!
i’m trying to decide if i should focus on becoming an actor or go to college. obviously if i go to college i’m still gonna try but i feel like i’d have a better time if i focused only on acting. what are y’all’s opinions?
Thought I'd finally hit the Voice Actor life. Like most of my projects, I hit a bit of a wall when preparing/over-preparing and veer a bit into eccentricity. That's benefited some efforts and not others. My question here is how is this no-direction sample of various male voices received? Too ridiculous or headed in a direction that could benefit me? I'm currently soaking in the reddit post here stickied to the top with links and resources and appreciate whomever made that available. I studied computer animation and so see voice acting as carefully including measured breath for partial and full characterizations. My real voice appears here and there: 45-ish, east coast US, male. I guess everything is a derivative of that for now, in what way does a sample like this help me, where does it hurt me? I'll move forward with those suggestions. Thank you! https://reddit.com/link/114y6wp/video/xdxgpefugtia1/player
My goal is or in this case was to become an extra in tv productions in order to pay for some of my uni bills. But also because I have a genuine fascination with the acting world. Well I had my first audition today and it went horrible mostly because of nerves and the fact that I'd never performed a monolog in public (I know, I know
I think what scares me about digging deep into myself emotionally for my acting is that I might come up empty-handed; meaning I won’t find what is needed or what I need in myself for the truth, if that makes sense. I’m also TERRIFIED of failure: that if I don’t dig deep and find something that is useful then I’ll feel like a complete and utter failure and a terrible actor and that I’m not meant to be an actor. I’m terrified of the idea that I might not have the “truth” within me. That my truth is wrong. That I’m wrong. I'm terrified of the idea that I might not have in me what is needed to be an actor. And all of that scares me so much that it prevents me from even trying. What can I do to turn this around? What can I do to stop this fear from stopping me? What can I do to not be afraid?
I used to know it, but now I've forgotten. Is it Jan - May the slow season? Advertisers cut back on spending starting in January through March and I believe that affects commercials overall. Also, a bit unrelated. But how many of you think commercials are worth pursuing? I sometimes question my interest in it. It's like, I like the idea and the challenge behind it. Money isn't a motivator. But I can't but to think of all these actors who've never landed a single commercial role and they've been auditioning for them for years.
I'm not just talking about strange non-human voices but accents from different cultures. How do actors learn to do different accents? Is that the same way voice actors will go about learning to do them?
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.
I use instagram to put behind the scenes stuff on short films I'm doing. I'm usually behind the camera these days but I enjoy keeping one foot in acting. One thing I've discovered through talking with people though is for any sort of attention on instagram there really needs to be a steady stream of content. Which makes sense. I have been generally posting a batch as I get them. I was thinking about recording some monologues and posting them. Someone mentioned it being cringy and saying something about instagram actors. Is that how it's generally viewed? I was also going to take a notoriously horrible script and cut it up into tiny 20-30 second interactions and film them out of context as an homage. Is that cringe? Thoughts? Edit: Damnit. Always double check you title. Monologues.
My college is putting on a play about the holocaust and I am up for the role of a jewish man in a concentration camp. I’m not sure how this sits with me. Can anyone advise?
I signed up for The Mandy Network the other day and within the next day or two, someone reached out to my via text message saying they found my number on the site. They told me they are looking for models/actors for an upcoming commercial project. They said they would be sending me a check that covers the costume and fees for the project, but that I still need to send measurements as well as a photo of my driver's license. It seems okay to me so far, but I wasn't sure and wanted to know if anyone has heard of Tram Production as well as any tips or advice on how to be able to spot casting call scams. Thanks! Edit: Here is the website they sent me: [https://www.tramproduction.eu/](https://www.tramproduction.eu/)
Hello voice actors of Reddit! I've opened commissions for demo scripts for character, animation and video game reels. I've been trained as a script writer through uni and I've also helped produce several reels. I work with you directly, samples of your voice, what you're wanting to showcase as a voice actor or voiceover artist. I also provide 72 hour (or less) turnaround time. If you are looking for a script writer, please let me know. I do work with budgets and am currently trying to make a bit extra so my fiance and I don't lose our house. Please reach out to me if you're in the market.
If you're planning to do a demo reel, please (PLEASE), try to start by speaking normally in your most natural voice... don't rush into a frenzy of over-acted cartoon characters with music blaring in the background. You should try to open up your acting range a bit, even if your only goal is to voice anime or Saturday morning cartoons. Let your natural self help you add a bit of uniqueness to your candidacy (just in case, God forbid, someone is looking for something other than a pirate-sounding baritone or a screaming yandere schoolgirl). I've just listened to at least half a hundred voice acting reels and I'm going bananas with how ridiculously difficult it is to know what the actors really sound like and how far their acting ability can go beyond screaming in a parody. I believe this tiny change could expand your possibilities without closing any door (and it would be a great help for those looking for something different).
So I (19f) am a newer actor, I have some experience but not much. I was recently contacted over Instagram by a man who was casting a tv show. I looked it up, there’s already an IMDb, trailers and things like that and he said they are just finishing up and he was casting a small role just added in. He said the show was gonna stream on multiple platforms so I was super excited and accepted. I received the sides and they are very sexual (groping, making out and sexual dialogue like saying he’s my master and stuff) which normally wouldn’t be a huge issue for me but I looked at imdb and the person I’m being sexual with is the guy who is casting the project and he’s 55, I feel guilty saying I feel weird about it since clearly the show is real but I just feel really weird about it. Are age gaps like this common in smaller productions? Edit: I also just feel like with that age gap there would be a reason they were looking for someone so young. But by reading the full script for the episode it just doesn’t seem necessary which also threw me off. But again I’m very new so maybe this is more normal than what I’m making it out to be. & it pays 100.00 a day, seems pretty low budget based off of the trailers but he said he’s in talks with Netflix which is what made me want to accept
i take acting classes and I’ve been in casted in school plays. i’ve gotten good feedback after classes and the plays yet I still feel like i’m holding back in class and during performances. every time i get called on, or it’s my turn to perform i get so anxious. i don’t know how to step outside of myself so i can act to my best ability.
Playbill, actor's access, it all seems to be auditions for musicals. Are there just not that many regular plays that hold auditions? Regional / small black box in NYC, anything really. I expected to see a lot more, it's sort of surprising.
I am in Meisner classes and so they have people pick out something in the other person and say it back to them. Well, twice I've been told, "You're wearing glasses." Ugh. I hate that. Like, can you please point out ANYTHING other than my visual impairment. Also, everyone I meet suddenly thinks I'm smart because I have glasses. I look fine in them whatever, but I want to be cast as love interests, romantic leads, and even like warrior type female. All of whom, would never have glasses throughout the length of the feature film. On another note, my vision is never that clear, and light constantly penetrates through them making a glare even though I have all the bells and whistles of lenses to make them the best, anti-glare, anti-reflective, blah blah blah add-ons. Glasses are such a pain because I adjust them 200 times a day and have to remove/replace them anytime I shower, get dressed, put on makeup (all while being blind and seeing nothing but fuzz)... but they are the only alternative thus far. It makes it really hard to easily do a self tape or come into an audition. Because people will see me as the "nerdy smart" type and not the "sexy pretty" one which I am more cast-able as. I mean, isn't Elon Musk like a genius? Don't we have geniuses walking the earth who are going to build cities in outer space? Ok these geniuses need to come up with eye drops that fix the cornea temporarily for like 10 hours so you don't need any contacts or glasses. Anytime I put in eye drops, I notice my vision improves a lot while the liquid sits on my eye, but then when it goes away, it's back to watercolor city. As an actress - I feel this hinderance is such a burden to prevent me from being cast for roles. I cannot wear contacts more than a couple hours. At my age, my eyes have become intolerant. I'm only 35, but I have dry eye and allergy to dust and my cat so I use histamine drops to try and reduce irritation. I can't get Lasik because my myopia is too high and it's too risky, I run the risk of permanent cornea damage which would be even worse than wearing glasses. I want the EVO ICL but it is very expensive and that surgery also comes with risks, so it isn't in the cards for me at this point in time. Does anyone have tips on how to overcome the need to wear glasses in this industry? Should I just market myself as an intellectual, glasses-wearing woman? I look great without them - and it truly does make me sad I can't see a thing otherwise. I love to makeup my eyes and do all the things, but the last few years I just can barely do it without extreme difficulty because I can't even see my face unless I hold it 4 inches to the mirror...and if you ever tried to apply makeup that close, the brush constantly hits the mirror and it's just extremely hard. Yes I can put in daily contacts and do the makeup and then throw them out, but it is a waste. :(
Hi, gang. For the most part, I am a fairly social media adverse human. I have a reddit account, a facebook I haven't updated in years and kind of left it there. My agent has recently stressed the importance of having an Instagram for my acting career. She says casting frequently looks to instagram when looking at an actor. I am kind of at a loss of how to begin. What does casting want to see when they look at an actor's Instagram? What should I post? What do I tag and who do I follow? Any good tips? Thanks, gang!
Usually whenever I read a script/sides and the characters info I usually know the "correct" way to say the lines (at least from my point of view and my take on it.) And a lot of great big actors have said things like "I wanted more takes coz i can deliver the line better" etc. However, the giant acting rule is to go off instinct. To never "plan" anything. How do y'all go about the process with lines? l can read something a million different ways but in the end I always know that there is only 1 correct way to deliver the lines that it just feels right. It feels wrong for some reason. I see some performances sometimes and the delivery is so unique and it kinda makes me wonder if they just had it come out naturally or its kinda something that they had in there mind. Would love to hear everyones opinion on this.
I'm excited to share that I've been accepted into the CalArts MFA Acting program! While I'm grateful for the opportunity, I'm feeling a bit ambivalent about it because it wasn't my first choice. I applied to 11 MFA programs, (I know it’s a lot… just had to toss my hat in the ring and see what would stick since I’ve never been in a play. Just took a bunch of acting classes. Got coaching. And come from more of a writer/director/filmmaker background (short films)) Took me a while to get into my groove auditioning. Felt stuck for the first couple auditions, then changed my mentality and reminded myself that I absolutely love doing this. Found my freedom in the monologues. Then, hit 3 auditions really well, I thought. Made end of day callbacks at UCSD and Juilliard. Juilliard was just crazy. I felt like it was a mistake every time they posted my name. I was in shock that I got called back that many times. UCSD said: “Excellent! Good audition!” And CalArts told me they were really excited about me and I felt like they were really trying to get me to go! Got the offer from CalArts a couple days ago with a pretty decent scholarship. Didn’t get the invite for the callback weekend for Juilliard, and I’m pretty sure I didn’t get call back weekend for UCSD(no notification, while heard others on Reddit said they have been notified, but maybe there’s hope? Idk.) I'm wondering what the reputation of the CalArts MFA program is in the Film/TV industry, and if it's worth accruing around $100,000 in student debt to attend.(I know it’ll be hard, but I think I can manage it, because there’s no stopping this train. I’m gonna be a working actor if it kills me.) I’m really applying for training/actor friends/network/mentors, but would like to hear what you think of CalArts MFA program. If there are any CalArts current students or alumni who could speak to the training, I would love to hear from you. I have questions! Please DM me! I’m a little torn right now. “You get out what you put in” is what I’ve heard for advice on drama school. I feel like I really just want to go to any grad school because well I’m a 28(M) with a baby face and I know when I get there I’m going to make the most out of it and learn as much possible and work hard and just absolutely kill it. And LA and film/TV is where I want to end up and what I want to do. And so being in/near LA would be a dream. And the fact that CalArts has a great film and animation school and other creative art schools is amazing. I could network and make amazing friends there in a city where I want to end up anyways. Then on the other hand, I just feel kind of bummed that I got kind of close to the top schools. And think maybe next year I could apply and get into a top 4 school. While I'm torn between attending CalArts and trying for a top 4 school next year, I know that school prestige isn't the only factor in achieving success. As Richard Feldman from Juilliard in an interview mentioned about Juilliard acting students, “i'm sure it's less than 50 percent maybe way less than 50 percent of people that are still acting, there's more people who are involved in the performing arts one way or another” There's no guarantee of success as an actor regardless of the school attended. I think what really matters is work ethic, patience, and well, luck. Ultimately, I'm seeking advice and insights from others in the industry. While I know that no one can make the decision for me, I appreciate any help and guidance offered. I know that was a bit of my rambled thoughts there, but thank you for taking the time to read my story. Heavy Hitters of this sub: (any advice? Please? Thank you so much for all your contributions throughout the years, I’ve learned so much from all of you and you have influenced and helped me so much over the years. Glad to be taking this crazy journey with all you as artist actors!) u/thisisnotarealperson u/winonaportman u/b2thekind u/onionsandradishes2 u/iamnotdrake u/Juilliardgrad u/outerspaceplanets
I’m a college student in NJ and am relatively new to acting (started about a year ago and have done some roles in student productions since then). I’m hoping to sign up for summer acting classes in NYC (or perhaps a conservatory) as its not far from me and I hear it has amazing programs. Plus, my college doesn’t offer any summer acting classes and I don’t wanna be out of class for 3 months. So does anyone have any recommendations for classes that are good and geared towards intermediate actors (that is, for non-professionals but who still have some experience), preferably around NYC Penn Station area. I’d appreciate any suggestions!
I’m looking for an agent and I was told I would struggle because I’m not Canadian. Any advice on agents that take on smaller actors?
Signed with a commercial agent about a year ago, and they had me create a paid profile on casting frontier, in addition to already having profiles on Casting Networks and Actors Access. The thing is, I’ve only had one audition on Casting Frontier these last 12 months, but I’m still paying $20/month. It’s just a waste. They submit me on there, but it’s just a dead casting site. I get about 6 commercial auditions a week through Casting Networks, so it’s not me. Thoughts on Casting Frontier? Do you use it? Think my agent will notice if I cancel my paid subscription.
Actors, camera workers, producers, artists, editors and musicians are needed. Submissions close in easter and the filming date will be this summer, around August in the location London, England. The project is for now unpaid but if it does well at festivals etc this may change. [https://cstng.cc/projects/the-chameleon-project](https://cstng.cc/projects/the-chameleon-project)
I am by no means a voice actor but I do love anime! So I went ahead and fan dubbed couple of scenes from anime. I was cracking myself up while editing them, so I just had to share. Hope you guys get a chuckle or two out them! https://vimeo.com/781654965 https://vimeo.com/771028426 https://vimeo.com/798724186 Lastly I do want to get started in becoming a VO artist, but I have a slight accent. Is it possible for me to still find work?
I know we all love to book, but is there really such thing as a booking ratio? The amount of jobs you book depends on so many factors, and it can highly vary from year to year. And an experienced actor is (mostly) going to book more consistently than a newer actor, so in those situations is it even comparable? Curious to know your thoughts.
I heard a casting director suggest actors have an IMDB Pro account even if they haven't been in anything big but couldn't understand why that would be beneficial to have or what it even offers. (i've only heard actors say they've used it to look up other actors agents.) At $150/ year I'm still on the fence (my film/tv resume is still pretty dismal).
I'm not trying to offend beginners, but this is not conducive to me improving as an actor, by watching bad acting by people who are completely new to this. I'm based in NYC. I don't even care if it's over Zoom at this point, but I want to be in a class where there are actors at my level and preferably BETTER than me, so I can learn from them and be inspired by their choices, etc. etc. I'm tired of paying 300-500$ for a class where I work for 20 minutes and then i'm stuck watching bad acting for 3+ hours. It's a joke and a waste of money. Yes I realize sometimes on set you will be working with newbies but the classroom in which you are paying to learn and improve, I need to be around advanced level actors or defeats it's purpose. How can I find advanced level classes? Preferably straight scene study or on-camera auditioning. Thank you.
My sister and I are starting acting classes soon and one of the weekly classes is Improv, I absolutely hate improv. Always have. But I also understand that it IMMENSELY helps actors. Any suggestions on how I can turn my mindset around? Or work on enjoying it? Do I just have to bear through it?
I‘m right at the beginning of my acting career and just started submitting to student films (and I am taking regular classes) thus I have no connections whatsoever to casters. Do you think it could be beneficial to do an internship at a casting/production company (it’s a production company that like has their own casting office if that makes sense)(I‘m not from the US btw) to get to know the whole casting process and learn what some actors who ended up getting a job did „right“ and basically learn from seeing others audition as well as getting to know casting directors?
Do any actors use any good IMDb star meter services to lower their star meter that actually work? Legit ones only no scams. Thanks
Hello r/acting! I recently decided to submit to an MFA program local to my area - first round submissions require a self-tape of two contrasting monologues that are cumulatively around 2 minutes in length (some wiggle room here). Importantly, the only stated requirement is that they be contrasting in some way. The bad news is that I only made this decision about a month after the listed submission deadline. The director of the program has graciously told me that he's still willing to receive a submission from me but I need to move quickly as that offer is only on the table as long as there is still room in the upcoming Fall 2023 class. In my search for these monologues I've read just about every post in this subreddit about monologue-searching (including the FAQ post) and have begun reading as many plays as I reasonably can in the time I have. But while I will continue to do this in the hopes I find something compelling and appropriate for me, I can't help but feel it's not the most efficient strategy given my situation. So assuming this doesn't get removed and there are some sympathetic, experienced monologuers reading, I would greatly appreciate some assistance in finding plays or monologues that might be up my alley. The good news is despite not having done monologue auditions before I *am* a working actor and understand my strengths and type pretty well. One post I found on here said to provide as much information as possible if asking for help in a monologue search so I'll try to be exhaustive, I am, * Mid 20s and can realistically play from early 20s to mid 30s or so * Mixed (South East Asian / White) * Pretty built / have an athletic frame * Pretty joyous / goofy / have a friendly disposition. I find that some of my best and most competitive work comes when I play to that natural tendency especially in comedic work. * In dramatic roles I often find I feel the strongest playing characters who struggle with their sense of self-worth, are passionate about self-betterment, and generally fight to overcome trauma in order to become better versions of themselves. Like I said I'm going to keep searching on my own and if I find the perfect pieces I'll update this post with them in case it ends up being a useful or interesting read for anyone in the future. But if you're reading this and can think of some pieces that might fit me I'd love to hear about them! Thanks in advance and if there's any other information I can include please let me know.
Hi all, I’m a student and as the title suggests I’m writing a dissertation on the film industry and inclusivity. I’ve looked at classic Hollywood and now I’m looking at the modern Acting industry and would love to hear from people in the industry themselves by collecting primary research. It’s informal just asking you to fill in a questionnaire I send about your time in the acting industry as a POC in regards to typecasting, casting in general, opportunities etc If you’re interested comment below or pop me a DM it would help so much.
**Does college acting classes look good on resume, agent and actor decision process?** I'm planning on taking (Acting 1) class in my CC. I know it won't hurt to take some and it will help me become better actor but I'm also curious what the industry think about this sort of training. Or it's much better to have an independent school specifically for acting or whatever training course idk..
I auditioned for Yale school of drama and made it to the interview process. I wanted to know if anyone has gotten any invitations for final callbacks or even heard a time frame in which they would be sent? I emailed to see if they could give a time frame but no reply. Sincerely, A very nervous and anxious actor :)
I mean seriously I honestly don’t know. I try to find some flexible jobs and usually look at the typical ones for an actor such as being a waiter but that and jobs like that pay so low I don’t know how I’d ever afford and apartment or a house or even a car. I mean I did the math before for the average amount of money a waiter makes a month and that was way less than most of the apartments near me and the ones that were affordable were just barely because I’d only have 100 or 200 dollars left. Oh and that’s if just if I get many tips. I just don’t know what to do. I want to pursue acting to see if I like it. I want to get a car so I can drive myself to acting classes. To my job which I want to be flexible so I can still audition. But I don’t see how I can afford anything.
Like what gives? I have pretty decent headshots from what people tell me, I don't think I'm ugly, I'm ethnically ambiguous which may or may not be what's hurting me, and I have like five past jobs under my belt including one that was out in theaters I was in the background for. I haven't gotten ONE call back. You'd think I was fuckin' canceled. What am I doing wrong? And if you offer me any of your "services for a fee" I'll report you faster than you can spit.
I feel like LA has 100x as many audition opportunities for screen work than NYC. Obviously it is gate kept by reputable agencies but still. Right now I'm trapped in co-star hell in NYC. I hate my reps, they don't give me personal attention and their reach only goes so far. I've auditioned for about 75% of the major CD offices in NYC. Most of them at least 2-3+ times, a couple at like 6/7/8/10/14 times. But its still sporadic, and I know that if I was at this level in LA, based on the sheer number of tv/film projects shooting out there, I would be auditioning MUCH more frequently. But I've also seen first hand a talented actor with credits in NYC that was repped by Buchwald at the time, read for major major things on a regular basis, that was physically based in NYC. So, it seems like if you have a GOOD agent in NYC, it doesn't matter that you live here, and you can still have access to all the auditions in LA because you're at the guest star & above level. The problem is, it seems utterly impossible to get enough credits IN NYC to be eligible for a reputable agent at the Buchwald level. So, once again, another catch-22 trying to advance as an actor. I've lived in both cities. I have more of a life in NYC, and I do slightly prefer living here because of mobility, it is so much easier to take the subway everywhere instead of dealing with LA traffic, parking, and $7 a gallon gas. But for being an actor... there are just, hands down, no doubt about it, WAY more opportunities for jobs in LA, even student films, there are just way more, and way more reputable on-camera classes as well. The best one I could find in NYC is Ted Slubersky, who I'm just starting with, and I'm excited about it, but that is over zoom. I'm just tired of feeling like my time is being wasted with shitty reps and lack of opportunities. I could keep my reps in NYC and still be submitted to the bullshit co-stars Im being submitted to out here, and physically be in LA building connections and trying to get a BETTER rep out there. OR somehow, i could win the lottery and find a better rep in NYC that has the clout as the guy that was repped at Buchwald, and be able to get tapes for major things in LA and basically anywhere because they are at that level, and stay in NYC, which honestly, WOULD be preferable for me. I just don't know how to advance anymore. I feel like all I do is hit brick walls with everything, like every decision I make is the wrong decision. I'm tired of being frustrated with this, i just want to be in a flow state and have things make sense and work out and know that I'm on the right track. But when you don't have anybody to ask for advice and you don't feel like your reps are personally invested in your success or have the ability to get you where you need to be.. its like.. what the fuck do you do?!
Many of my peers are stuck auditioning for teen roles despite being in their mid to late 20s, some in their 30s. I know that looking young really helps you in this career, but many of these roles have them acting alongside actual teen actors sometimes they have to play a couple and it is uncomfortable. If you relate, how did you get more age-appropriate auditions?
To start, I'm not a voice actor in general, aside from maybe impressions, and DnD voices. I had in a mind a particular voice for a DnD character of mine, but find it tricky to actually put into practice. The voice I had in mind is a specific Goblin voice from World of Warcraft. This voice (timestamped): https://youtu.be/PIcLx1XR1Gg?t=162 (2:42 if the timestamp doesnt work or whatever.) It's shrill, and gravely, and I just can't really get it. I end up just coming off shrill and loud I think. I can't get that subtle gravel/fray the voice has. So just looking for some tips/tricks to do it a bit better.
I’m studying the Method with the Lee Strasberg institute and I find myself struggling with sense memory. My senses work for a split second the entire exercise, and that is if I’m not imagining it or trying to recall how certain things feel, sound, or work. I aim to really start practicing with the technique for the rest of my time here since I haven’t been doing much since September when we first started learning it, but how long does it take to really start being able to effectively apply it to scene work? This question is for those that do use sense memory techniques as an actor. Would love to hear anyone else’s journey with it. Thank you!
Hi guys, lets say I’m SAG but I work a modeling gig booked through my modeling agency. I don’t know until I show up on set that it’s video content, online-only. I’m not credited by name anywhere so theoretically, I would need to be recognized by a SAG rep and they would have to confirm its me to get me in trouble with the union right? I’m just confused being a SAG actor and also going out for modeling gigs. It feels like a weird classification loophole, or that I’m playing with fire. I’m just trying to earn a living. Any input helps. Thanks!
Hi... if you're on [V.com](https://V.com), what is your revisions policy? And when you share that, can you also tell me how long you've been a voice actor? Thanks!
For some brief context: I am 29, did theatre in high school, took acting courses in university for my arts requirement, and did some improv after university for about a year (which was like six years ago now, lol). I have never been in a television or film production. Lately I have been missing acting and wanting to get back into the craft, so auditioned for a local theatre production (which I did get a supporting role in) and signed up for a local online casting database that specializes in casting BG performers and minor supporting roles. A few weeks ago I got a notification email from the casting database saying they were casting some supporting actor roles for an upcoming feature film being produced locally. I reviewed the project and thought it sounded interesting, so applied, not thinking much of it and with really no expectation of getting a call. Fast forward to today, I receive an email from the casting database that I’ve been selected to for audition for not one, but two, possible supporting roles, and that the production team would like my self tape by Thursday at 5 PM. So now, I’m freaking out a bit. I want to do this, of course, but have never been in a television or movie production, and have never recorded a self tape - so feel totally unprepared. I’ve watched a bunch of YouTube videos today on self-tapes, so feel like I have a decent foundation for them now in terms of lighting, background, etc. but any tips out there I should be aware of outside of the obvious? Also, the sides they sent me for both characters involve dialogue. I understand I’ll need a reader, and am considering using WeAudition. Is this advisable and have others had success using their platform? Last, one of the scenes involves 6 characters, all of which have lines (including mine). I imagine it’s okay to use the same reader for all of those characters? It seems a lot to ask of one reader. Is it normal to have a self-tape audition scene with so many different characters involved? Thanks!
Hey all! I see posts on here a lot from very green actors with no credits/experience trying to get agents. This post is sort of the opposite of that. I'm wondering (in your opinion) at what point in an actors career should they start submitting to theatrical agents? A little about me: I'm in LA. I've been seriously acting for about 3 years now, but in the last 2 years have managed to consistently book paid work, and in the last year, have made 75% of my income from acting jobs. One of my top goals for 2023 was to book my first SAG national commercial. 2 weeks into 2023 I was able to pull it out, which I was not expecting. Very grateful. I had a lot of trouble trying to get my first commercial agent last year, despite having booked 8 commercials in 2022. Not SAG, but non unions spots with big brands. I think this is mostly because my type is over saturated. Blonde, white, young looking girl. I submitted to probably about 25 commercial agents, and heard back from just one. I signed with them about 10 months ago, and have booked 7 commercials with them so far. I'm putting in the work and have the results to show for it. I love doing commercials, but obviously I want to move into more theatrical work. My theatrical credits are interesting. I do a lot of horror based jobs. I specialize in creature work/prosthetics, and have been lucky enough to work with Paramount and The Walking Dead these last few months on multiple projects. I've also booked a few students films that have given me great reel footage, and I do a lot of hosting jobs. I audition about 7 times a week. I'm consistently in class every single week. My on-camera auditioning class brings in an LA Casting Director the last class of every session, who watches us perform a scene and then gives us feedback. 90% of the time I get incredibly positive praise from them, and it always makes me feel like I'm ready to level up. My acting teacher thinks the same, and always tells me she keeps her ears open for me, as far as agents looking for new talent goes. I'd ask my classmates for referrals, but most of them aren't happy with their current rep. I want to start submitting to theatrical agents, but I also want to make sure I'm ready. I don't want to sign with a bad agency, just to say I'm represented. But I'm also realistic and know that I'm not gonna get represented by a top tier agent either. I really want to start going out for one liners on TV shows, and work my way up from there. My past struggles with getting commercial rep, makes me nervous to try and find theatrical rep. Everyone says commercial agents are so easy to get, but I really really struggled with that, despite having a hearty commercial reel. At what point do you think an actor is ready to submit to mid-level reputable agencies and have a fighting chance of getting called in for a meeting?
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