Hello I wanted to ask any fellow actors who have booked work in television and film if when they book the gig , do you have the opportunity to be bake to rehearse the scenes with the other actors that are in the scene with you to make sure the scene is acted correctly or does the actor have the rehearse everything on his own ? Thanks
Hey All! I'm looking to try and find a group of people (either online or in the LA area) that get together to do practice meisner technique, particularly repetition. If you know what it is already, great! If not, its a century old technique designed to increase connection with your partner. Super effective technique for new actors as well. Any leads for a group on this would be super appreciated. Also, if you don't know of one, but would be interested in being part of an online one, LET ME KNOW!!! They say if you don't find what you want, make it yourself. So if you're interested just drop a reply or dm me. Thanks for your time w/ this everyone.
So. Hypothetically speaking: If one were to devout a good portion of their twenties character performing for Disney(Be it at the amusement parks or with their Cruise Line) would it be in anyway helpful or detrimental to their overall goal as an actor? I’m looking for opinions from all levels and have very open ears. I once had a relatively successful theatrical director tell me that character performing is ultimately a waste of time as it won’t raise many eyebrows on a theatrical resume…even if the company is Disney. Would you say if it DID hold weight, would the cruise line be more prestigious than the amusement parks? Again, open to all responses! Edit/Added: Would face character roles be more well received versus fur character roles?
Hey guys! I'm completely new to Actor's Access and I have been watching a few YouTube videos and tips on how best to use it. I am thinking of getting Actor's Access Plus, but I saw a video where they advised to get a Showfax subscription?... From what I saw I believe Showfax is now Actor's Access Plus? Is that correct? Also with Actor's Access Plus, do you still have to pay $22 per 1 min video clips? I have seen some videos that have said otherwise? Any clarity on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Hey! I’m 15(m) and I have a dream to be a famous actor. I really want to go into film but I’m not too sure where to start. Could anyone recommend options to me or some advice on what to do. I feel very passionate about acting, and I’ve been told I’m pretty good at it as well. How can I get my name out there?
I’m interested in getting professional training to become a better actor, even though my teacher at my University said that I already have training, which I believe the training I've had are just drops in the bucket; I really haven't had time to sharpen and develop the skills and training l've had, as well as prime and use myself to get the best out of my craft. The thing is, I don't know whether I want to do a summer conservatory, or a three year conservatory. I was thinking of maybe doing one at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting or Art of Acting Studio, but I'm not sure what to do. Anybody have advice?
How can an actor who is naturally more of an intellectual (such as myself) in his life, work, and his approach to work rather than an instinctual or emotional (etc, etc) grow, nurture and develop the other necessary "skills". In other words, how can an intellectual actor become more of an instinctual, imaginative, and emotional actor rather than just an analytical / intellectual / cerebral actor?
I've heard time and time again that the actor him/herself is their own instrument, and in order to be able to express their character's feelings, needs, wants, actions, and journey, he/she needs to have a fully primed and open instrument which their mind, body, voice, imagination (and even soul). What sort of things can an actor do that can open and fine tune their instrument so they can do the best they can in whatever role or as whatever character they are playing?
Ok I dont know if this type of post is allowed here but might as well. This class just feels bad. I might come across as an ahole here and I am sorry but I value honesty and telling people how it is etc. The main issue is the format which doesn't really "teach" also here goes where I get hate BUTTT nobody in there knows how to act. Its kinda frustrating when doing a scene because they just take you out of it and no matter how good you do they are just dragging you down and making you look bad. Which is the main reason why I wanted a class, was to stay sharp and get "practice" around good actors. On top of that the teacher rewards the bad acting with those "wow that was good!" WHEN ITS CLEARLY NOT. I prob sound like a terrible human but thanks for coning to my Ted talk. What would yall do??
I took an Improv Level 1 class last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. I wasn't trying to be an actor but just wanted to learn something new, make friends, and have fun. Now I'm in level 2 but it just feels like more of the same and I feel like theres a certain element of diminishing returns. I'm wondering if theres a different class I could explore that might teach me different skills but still be fun?
Pretty straight forward, since the Sam French store closed, I've been hurting for a good place to go pursue and pick up more actor copies of plays. What are some places those of you that live in LA like to visit? I need to read some great plays and learn some new stuff, get outta my head!
Does anyone know any good career consultation coaches that will help me set some long-term goals? A bit of background: I am a current high school student, junior, class of '24. I've done stage acting for the past 3 years, taking classes since 2020, and recently started making short films, all of which are very fun and enjoyable. I mainly want to be a TV actress and screenwriter, but I also want to act in and write for anything else, whether it's films, theatre, or voiceover, etc. I have a lot of long-term goals, and as the reality of graduating high school gets closer, I realize that I don't really know what to do next exactly in order to get to where I want to be. I'm also not good at setting short-term goals, and those are crucial milestones to achieving long-term goals. Since an acting career is a long-term thing that lasts for multiple decades, I think I need personalized guidance to really narrow down my goals long-term. I am aware of my goals, but I need help professionally, and I actually want to work with someone to officially set them so then I can come up with short-term goals to help me reach there, and to lay out a plan. Any recommendations? I'm mainly looking for online/zoom sessions, as I am LA based but would rather not have to go in person due to school and extracurriculars, so it doesn't matter where they are located as long as they are in the US (or maybe Canada) and they offer online sessions.
Hello everyone , I’m going to start getting my new headshots in ATL and I didn’t want to just choose a random photographer or also just get them taken without being able to see what my type is specifically. My headshot photographer said to make sure and remember in my descriptions to include things that are playable as an actor. What exactly does that mean ? Does it mean paying with choices ? Thanks
Hello , I got an audition for role and wanted to ask if any actors could knew any tips or steps how to break a script down so I can do it well ? I really need the help
One thing is clear to me while listening to these (admittedly damn competent) AI samples: AI doesn't breathe. When I was newer to VO, I made the mistake that many do: I edited out every single breath. But breath is such an integral part of performance. In some cases, a breath can convey emotion that words cannot. It can convey distress, longing, pain, joy. Delivering a line with a heavy sigh or behind gritted teeth can help vary the delivery in ways that enable actors to emote beyond what AI will likely ever be capable of, simply because speaking for them is not a biological process. Over the decades, the industry has trended towards conversational, authentic reads. I see this trend extending further to distinguish humans voices from AI, but with how breath and air can capture emotion. AI voices will keep getting better with cadence, delivery, and even emotiveness. But how actors use breath as an element of performance is something distinctly human.
The Actors Studio (NYC) is having preliminary auditions next month. None of the people I know who also have an interest in auditioning are available, so my choices are someone who doesn't care to be my partner or trying to find someone else. If anyone is interested or knows how I can find someone, that would be great!
I'm lucky to have 2 agents that want to sign me. For background, I'm a black female developmental actress in LA that would be going out mainly for co-stars. Both agents work for similar sized companies. One is a new agent that seems hungry and willing to work hard for me, but has little experience (and probably few contacts). The other is a very experienced agent (probably with tons of contacts) but doesn't seem as hungry. Looking on IMDB, the new agent has half the clients and those clients are higher ranked and seem to be working more. The experienced agent has double the clients but are lower ranked. Which should I choose?
These online agent showcases usually have a fee of $60-$100 per monthly submission. I get emails for these all the time & wonder, does anyone ever get an agent from these or are they scams? Do they ever sign child actors? Actors in the 40-60 age range? I usually see photos advertised of “signed” actors that all look in the 18-35 age range.
Hi there! I'm getting more into acting having taken some classes already but my imposter syndrome is showing and I keep comparing myself to people with BFA/MFA experience and not knowing what they have that I lack. What classes do you think are useful to have to be able to consider yourself an actual actor? What techniques are good to learn?
Okay, I'm going to explain this best I can, and would love to hear if anyone else has had a similar experience, and how they handled it. Me and this other actor filmed a scene together for our reels at my house end of 2021. They insisted on editing it themselves (even though I offered to help because I used to make TV packages). Since then, I have not been provided with any finished material, and the parts I have seen, I'm blurry AF (while this person is not). The last time I saw this person and asked about the footage was in June and they were like, "oh, I've been super busy". They have completely ghosted me since then. I chalked it up to a wash and figured they was never going to finish the scene or use it. Recently, I saw that they are using that footage for their own reel and my "blurry" acting is out there in the world and on social media (like Pinterest!!?). The clip is a small section of the entire thing we filmed, but I'm feeling a bit pissed off about it and a little violated that this person didn't really ask me if it was okay to use it (since you know, my face is there). It's a weird feeling to have because I know it was filmed for our reels. I feel like I'm trying to rationalize why I feel upset by it. Has anyone else had similar experiences with this? Is there anything that can be done? Honestly, I would really like to let this go and forget about it because this person is clearly an a-hole and literally used me, but seeing it online really made my skin crawl. Ideally, I want it taken down and removed. Thanks.
As it says in the title, this is a bump for a casting call that got the deadline extended. Happy Valentines/Single's day! **Desc:** It's a multilingual action-fantasy film about an all-Asian, ragtag crew fighting for their community. For more info on the project: Link to the teaser: [https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/) Link to the project IG: [https://www.instagram.com/dont\_film/](https://www.instagram.com/dont_film/) Character is a **Police officer,** **male, middle-aged, stern and corrupt.** * $50 flat rate. * Fluent **Mandarin Chinese** or **Cantonese Chinese** speaker for appx. 10 required lines with room for improv. * **\[DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED\] to audition Feb. 13 11:59:00 EST. For instructions on auditioning** [go to this Google form.](https://forms.gle/CbeqwbhaqMQUpE3u5) * If you're in NYC, we can arrange a place for you to record with the director, otherwise the expectation is recording on your own with professional quality audio. * possible round(s) of feedback on submitted lines (depending on the needs of the actor - likely a minimum of 1 round of feedback). * Expecting a directed session during recording with the director (remote or in-person, based on your location) around end of Feb. * Feel free to dm if you have any questions! ​ [Actor: Akiko Fujiwara, Photo by: Cindy Trinh](https://preview.redd.it/lzjncl2ggpga1.png?width=733&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=bb61ef52b1d478e03b3fea3eb429e8e6e50eff75)
Okay so AI is starting to develop even more and there are already some ways to make actors speak all languages with AI, and I was wondering how you guys feel about that because I think most of us want to become actors but what if we won’t have a job because of AI making it possible to do our job in a faster and more efficient way? Personally I’m kinda worried about that tbh
Hello everyone. I’m actor who lives in Atlanta and recently signed with a talent agent who is sag aftra franchised and also has had talent book tv work. I have my self tape set up ready to go and also have been getting a handful of auditions. I wanted to ask for television roles , is it possible to start auditioning for them right away ? Thanks
I feel like I have what it takes to do more dramatic stuff but the director I’ve been working with always gives me comedic stuff
Hi all! I was wandering through Twitter the other day looking for auditions and came across a posting for Tiger Mesa Talent Agency -- [https://www.tigermesa.com/](https://www.tigermesa.com/). They had posted some info looking for some new VA talent to add to their roster and I just wondered if anyone has experience with them. I'm just starting out in my journey and beginning to seriously audition, but I know there are tons of scams out there. At the least, the misspelling (link for voice actor audio "smaple") and their Twitter link in the bottom right of the webpage taking you to SQUARESPACE's twitter...well, it gives off the air of impatience and laziness when accompanied with what is a pretty barebones website. Am I right to be concerned? I have a half a feeling that I'll be contacted quickly once I submit an audition, with them looking to get money or more personal info. ​ Thanks for your input!
i'm a newbie to acting but i've had a couple auditions. i live in nyc and i'm interested in getting more opportunities. thing is, i don't even have headshots yet just selfies lol. would it be worth it to subscribe anyways?
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I doubt I'm the only one who feels like this, but I feel like the more productions I do the more I love it. I feel like acting never gets old because every single role and production is different, so it feels like every project is a completely new experience. That's why when someone asked me "are you going to like, move on after like 10 movies" I said "are you kidding me? Move on? I can't move on I love acting. And if did ten TV shows or movies that's nothing. I can't just "move on" after only 10 TV shows. I need to be in as many as possible". Does anyone else feel like they can never sick of it, no matter how many they've been in? I mean, I do other things on the side, and I might take some breaks, but I can't completely leave it behind. Does anyone else feel like they can't do like 50 gigs and say "that's enough"? I feel like I just want to book gigs until I either am forced to retire (maybe due to a medical condition who knows) or die. I don't want this to sound silly, I know all actors want to work, but I don't want it to be short, I want several decades as an actor, writer, and anything else I discover I like (which is realistic nowadays). But my point is, I don't believe that I, or anyone, has to only do, or be, one thing.
With Eleven Labs releasing their Great Gatsby narration by an AI (linked here,) it really shook me. It sounds pretty good. How long until AI is superior, faster, and cheaper than Voice Actors?
This is my first time conducting auditions and the next round will be a chemistry test. There are two lead roles and 8 supporting. I have three candidates left for each of the leads and then two for each of the supporting roles and I'm not really sure the best way of going about this. 1 For starters I'm going to ask them their availability on various different dates over the next two weeks. I want to at least see all of the different combinations of leads together and then with one of the supporting roles in particular. Is it standard practice to do this? Like have one actor read two different scenes with five different actors? 2 Would it be abnormal to have the same actor meet at two different times as well? Like let's say half of their potential matches can only meet at 5 and half at 9, would it be abnormal to ask them to meet on zoom at both 5 and 9? 3 Lastly, how does it work with the other actors who are doing the chemistry tests but aren't acting at the moment? Would I just ask them to mute and turn off cameras, or would I just say something like I'll send you a message to join the call when it's time to? Thanks so much in advance from a first timer
Let's say an actor has different agents in NYC, LA, and Atlanta. I'm aware, each agent claims exclusivity by the state they work in. HOWEVER; What about for projects that shoot outside of those 3 Markets? Say, for example a project shoots in Ohio. Can any of those 3 agents submit the actor for that project in Ohio? And whoever gets you the audition first, is the one you eventually pay commission to should you book it?
My niece is a senior (in high school), she is currently playing Katherine in Newsie’s Jr. at a local theatre. Sunday is the last Newsie’s show and I would like to make it very special and memorable. She is doing her school spring musical, but to spare y’all from HS drama, I’ll just say she is not as excited about that show. Also, she is the only senior on this (newsies) cast so I feel like doing something big for her, wouldn’t step on any toes, or make any other senior actors feel bad because their family didn’t/couldn’t do anything. Beyond the normal, balloons, cookies/cake, etc., I was thinking of getting a notebook and having the cast and crew write something in it but that is all I have come up with. Any ideas, big or small, please send them my way!!! I should say, I am doing a montage video for her graduation party. Thank you all and to anyone that has shows this weekend, break a leg!!
My daughter is a junior at a performing arts high school. She is planning to pursue acting in college and very dedicated to her craft. She is a drama actor, with little to no interest in musical theatre. We are applying to summer programs and curious if anyone has any experience with any of the below: UNCSA - [https://www.uncsa.edu/summer/drama-summer-programs/drama-summer-intensive/apply.aspx](https://www.uncsa.edu/summer/drama-summer-programs/drama-summer-intensive/apply.aspx) NYU Tisch Summer - [https://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/high-school-programs/drama.html](https://tisch.nyu.edu/special-programs/high-school-programs/drama.html) Juilliard - [https://www.juilliard.edu/stage-beyond/summer-programs/summer-performing-arts-juilliard](https://www.juilliard.edu/stage-beyond/summer-programs/summer-performing-arts-juilliard) Carnegie Mellon - [https://www.drama.cmu.edu/programs/summer-pre-college/](https://www.drama.cmu.edu/programs/summer-pre-college/) Texas State - waiting on more info for this one. ​ Any other suggestions that will help with the college audition process would be welcome! Thanks!
I'm in need of a female voice actor that can pull off the voice of a 13-year-old girl. The job is for a script short reading. If you're interested please directly message me and do not comment.
I'm an aspiring sitcom actress and I don't want to wait for opportunities to come along, I want to create them for myself. I have an idea and premise for a sitcom that would take place on one setting at least,and also ideas for characters. I was hoping to collaborate with someone to hammer out a script and get these ideas fleshed out. So if anyone is interested, please message me
I’m an actor in Vancouver (repped, union) getting a few auditions a week (between film/tv/vo), currently not booking much, and few credits. My spouse might need to temporarily move for their work next year, either to Toronto or Montreal area, and I’m debating whether to go with, and try to work out there vs. stay put and do long distance during that time. My agent mentioned I would need to add an eastern rep, and likely work out all the paperwork to work as a local hire in the new market? I haven’t been seen yet by any CDs out east, so would be starting from scratch out there..
This might be a bit pathetic to ask but ever since graduating high school I’ve struggled to make friends. I’ve been in the voice acting community for years but never really felt connected within it. What do voice actors like to do with each other?
When my agent submits me for auditions which headshots are used on Actors access? Is it my default photos on there or can they choose? Thanks!
I'm casting a small project. I'm going to be requesting self-tapes from a few actors for the first time. I thought it would be a good idea to ask the acting community on here what things casting does that annoy them when requesting self-tapes so I don't do those things. If you have any pet peeves, please share them.
Hi y'all, Auditioned for a role on Jan 10th, and am weighing if I should ask the casting coordinator for feedback. I likely didn't get the role because I know that there are several other good actresses for the part and I have way less experience than they do but I'm grateful just to have been cleared to self tape since I haven't had a meaningful film audition in a while. I want to ask for feedback without sounding like I'm actually asking for more than that. It seems like I would know by now if they wanted to work with me, so choosing the language of the email is kind of tricky. Since the part hasn't been updated on IMDb I don't know if I should assume in the email that I haven't gotten it, or if it's moving slow and would be weird to assume I'm not in the running. When I sent in my self tape, she responded quickly thanking me, said it would be a little while since she needed to show several people involved, and then gave me a quick line of advice regarding using my agent for something I self submitted for. I know they've looked at my self tape because I can see that the tape and my reel were looked at multiple times in the five days after submitting, and they're all unlisted/link only. One of my auditions even has a like from somebody who viewed it. How do I proceed? I want to get what I can from this audition which could just be what I've already gleaned from practicing, but it would be great to reflect on anything the casting team noticed, and in a crazy universe I guess they could have cast me. I want to be gracious and polite while asking for any feedback they might have. If there's no good way to do this then please yell at me to stop so I don't ruin connections! ​ ETA: I'm in a pretty small market with lots of local people doing smallish projects to get out into bigger markets. The casting coordinator is well known locally for being involved in a lot of different aspects like our local film festival, she acts and produces and casts because she knows so many people but this isn't like a formal casting agency
I know you guys are tired of seeing titles like that so ill try and keep this short but detailed. My agency submission plans this year are/were to submit to agencies on Jan. 2nd, right when they came back from the Holiday break, so my submission was near the top of their inbox. Ideally, I would have submitted it at the beginning of December but I didn't have a reel then. If I didn't get a response I would wait until April and try again with more credits. However, I've gone through some other and older posts about agency submissions and have seen that following up with my submission may be a good idea. I get following up with a meeting but im a little apprehensive to following up with a submission and sending a bad message. **Q1:** Should I reach back out to these Agencies to follow up with my submission earlier in the month? I also only have a handful of credits (2 student films, 1 short film, and 2 small speaking parts in Jupiter Entertainment's true crime shows). When I was searching for Agencies I first looked for actors in my target shows and looked at their agencies. In an attempt to see what I'm missing, I later reversed back and looked into the actors themselves to see that they have I didn't. I noticed that they do have a few more credits than me in short films, but of course, I wouldn't tell if some things were added before or after they acquired an agent but I definitely noticed they had a little more. Just to be specific the actors I looked at are actors with a single Co-star role in my target shows and pretty much nothing else. **OR** Don't follow up and Just focus on getting more work in for now and resubmit during drop season (April) with new/ more credits. Or I could do both ​ Lastly, I've swept through Bonnie Gillespie's book a few times as I started this career (still to this day), and I'm getting a little confused about how I should submit. She doesn't specify how to submit and I've seen some posts on here about emailing them directly. For any agency I've submitted to, I've gone to their website, looked up how they wanted the submission, then submitted their preferred way. I just thought it was a bit more respectful to submit how they request them, but is a tailored email to the agent (From their IMDB Pro listed contact) better?
Hey folks! I'm currently a non-union actor in Canada working with an agent at a reputable agency, unsigned to their roster formally. I've been booking work and haven't seen my last couple of contracts come through. Do any of y'all keep your own records somehow or do you just receive payments from your agent - how much documentation are we supposed to receive? Any help is much appreciated! Thanks folks ^_^
I am looking for advice, personal stories of similar nature, suggestions of methods, etc. I’ve got ADHD, and decades of Lyme Disease with some vascular brain damage. At 19 a had possibly a small stroke (?) and lost my sense of direction and remembering right from left. Diagnosed in my 30s, I am trying to get my mind back and retrain my mind to remember lines. I’m not sure if it is possible. I did a lot of stage work as a kid, and I’m hoping there’s still enough of a solid training base to resurrect those brain bits? I smoke weed for pain. I am trying to phase that out, but I am not clear as to how much that is a factor in my memory. I’m not sure if my attempts are naive and if I would be better served just focusing on getting into voice work. What would be a good means of measuring my ability? Thank you!
I feel like I need more training (because I'm not that confident in my abilities as an actor), but other people have said that maybe I should jump right into auditions and trying to get work. The problem is, is that I don't know what to do or which path to take. Training and learning more tools and techniques that I can use and that can sharpen my talent and help me be better prepared, or auditioning and being cast in theatre and learning more as I go while building up my resume? I know people say that it's subjective and really up to the actor, but I don't know what would be better for me. Any advice?
I'm interested in getting professional training to become a better actor, even though my teacher at my University said that I already have training, which I believe the training I've had are just drops in the bucket; I really haven't had time to sharpen and develop the skills and training I've had, as well as prime and use myself to get the best out of my craft. The thing is, I don't know whether I want to do a summer conservatory, or a three year conservatory. I was thinking of maybe doing one at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting or Art of Acting Studio, but I'm not sure what to do. Anybody have advice?
Hey, I'm a local actor in atlanta and I've noticed the acting community in town is super cliquey and not inclusive? Is this normal? It seems like everyone worships Drama inc. I mean they are ok, but not amazing. It doesn't seem like a very tolerant or inclusive community.
I have my agent, but I’m currently looking for a manager. I got my agent through a showcase at school, so I’ve never really sought out representation and I’m starting at the base a little bit. What I’m doing as of now: ImdbPRO - going through shows I think I could be cast in, looking at different actor’s reps (B/C list actors as well as episodic actors) to find some more info on submission and who else they rep. Asking my friends about their reps - Trying to see who they’re signed with and how they got there. Googling “Talent Managers in Los Angeles” - this one always brings me to Backstage or Yelp and they’re always very large management companies and places you can’t cold submit. I’m in the process of getting new headshots which I know will help and I’m getting some new footage for my reel and I’m in the process of updating that as well. I’m curious to know how you all go about it or if y’all have some steps that I’m not taking. I haven’t reached out to my agent himself to see if he knows of any management companies - kinda just thought of that one.. I’ve done the ActorsAccess TalentLink before and I got the strangest bites from that service, odd people/companies that didn’t feel right. Any info/guidance would be much appreciated!
I have two open spots left on a War Audio Drama and Am looking for voice actors to take on the roles of Private Williams and Private Davidson if anyone is interested message me and I'll give you more information :)
I’m getting ready to start looking for an agent and I want to get some new headshots. I’ve found the perfect headshot photographer, I absolutely love their work and their photos of people who look like me (same colouring) are great which is important. There’s just no one else whose style I like as much as this photographer. I’ve emailed and messaged them (weeks apart) to try and arrange a session and they just aren’t getting back to me (they’ve seen my messages). This photographer has done many well known actors and has a really great reputation so I don’t know what gives. I really want to work with them. Has this happened to anyone else/ is this a common occurrence? I just can’t understand it as I want to pay them for a service so why would they not get back to me. I’m starting to think they may only want more well known actors and I’m just starting out :(
Do you do it? Is there an income limit before you include it? How about if the bulk of your work doesn't have a paper trail (W-2)?
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