Hi. Currently I’m reading Jenna Fischers “The Actors Life: A Survival Guide” and loving it. In the book she mentions how you should ask other people (no friends or family, only actors, teachers, acquaintances, etc.) for 5 adjectives on what they think of you based on first impressions and to get headshots which present these. Also for you to reflect and find the characters which come easily to you. When talking to my acting teacher she mentioned how she thinks that I should stick to getting general acting headshots rather than the “type” headshots, her reasoning being that I can play many roles and that I should start getting the “type” headshots later as it will be costly for the time being. I would highly appreciate any advice, even expanding on the “type” headshots would be appreciated. For example, my best roles would probably be in the “depressed, anxious, paranoid, etc.” types of roles but I’m not how I would reflect this in a headshot without looking sorta weird.
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.
People usually say that actors like Kevin Hart, The Rock etc. are bad actors, but they really aren't. They do just play themselves in every movie, but they are very believable. The reason we call them bad actors is cause there are really no bad actors on mainstream media. Steven Seagal is one that comes to mind. Ronda Rousey as well. Like these people, when you see them act, you can tell it's fake and it looks horrible. Their reactions are delayed, they feel like they're reading the dialogue, it just looks awful. With The Rock and Kevin you believe them. Sure, they're just playing a version of themselves, but it's very real. Actors like Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Ed Norton, DDL, Jake Gyllenhaal are great character actors. As in, they build these amazing characters and play them realistically, with the help of a coach; or not. And these are the ones we regard as good actors. But in my opinion, I don't think we should call the others "bad", necessarily. I do want to hear your opinion on this.
I watched "Wednesday" and really want to be like the cast because they were my age (20) and looked like they had a lot of fun. How do I move to LA to become an actor on Netflix with only $500 in my bank account? What are the financial and career logistics?
Like the title implies I would like to know what's the best way to get an agent and how can I tell if someone is trying to scam me or not as I was once scammed by those fake modeling agents, so this made me rather insecure while considering how to get an agent as an actress. What is the best approach?
I recently got signed by an agent last September. During my interview, I mentioned briefly that I occasionally did work as an extra to learn about what it’s like on set, though we didn’t discuss it in detail… Fast forward to 2 weeks ago, where I asked my agent about a specific project (big movie) about to go into production, and he told me there is nothing out there for me, in terms of casting. A few days later the agency for background work contacted me and asked me if they could book me on the exact same shoot in 6 weeks time! I really wanted to work on this job and with this director,so I accepted. But when I mentioned what happened to another actor (who hasn’t been signed but has worked longer than me), they said “doesn’t that go against the non-compete clause?” I’ve don’t really consider background work equivalent to the work a talent agent gets (considering I don’t get a credit or have any worthwhile screen time/dialogue) but now I am unsure how to proceed…I don’t want my agent to feel like I am doing anything sneaky or underhanded…but I really want to be a part of this project - honestly I’d be happy to just be a wallflower in it! Furthermore, would anyone be able to advise me on: if they said it is okay, would I have to pay them a commission on my background work? I know I’d have to pay commission on jobs I find myself but I honestly think of extra work as akin to being a daily contractor. If you are an agent or established actor, pease help! I have scoured the Internet for an answer to this question and can’t find anything.
Hello fellow actors I have a question regarding reels. So I am fairly new to this and don't really have a legit reel yet. I did a decently size project but I have to wait for it to come back so for now I am using a self made demo reel with self tapes etc. Now my questions is what would get me more auditions? Would having 0 reel available get me more auditions than having a shitty self made demo reel? I would just be relying on my headshots which are solid. I somehow feel like my reel is holding me back in a way but would it be a bad move to remove it? Let me know your opinion if yall have been through this before. Thanks!
I am having trouble deciding since there are so many different flexibles for so many different jobs but what are some of the best flexible jobs so I can pursue my acting career?
Looking for a voice actress in any age range that can do a convincing valley girl accent. There are 21 full DJ intros, totaling at 1062 words. **Our budget is $100 USD but this can be negotiated.** Our preferred method of payment would be PayPal, but this is also up for negotiation. We are aiming to be very flexible about the process involved with this, as this is our first time hiring external actors. Will not be used for commercial use, as a group of friends and I run a virtual tabletop game of Cyberpunk Red and are currently adding functional radio stations that include a brief DJ intro to each song. The files containing the voice work sessions might be published to YouTube, or live streamed via our game sessions, but not with any monetary incentive. You will be credited for your work, if you wish to be! The character’s name is Meghan Love, and she is a party-loving, ditzy valley-girl type person with a love for EDM and pop music. She DJs the pop station in Night City, called Body Heat Radio. She talks with a spunky, high-energy demeanor. Here is some example lines of hers: “Bringing the party to you with the top club hits and best pop synths in Night City, it’s me! Meghan Love, on 98.7 Body Heat Radio!” “It’s Meghan Love on 98.7, baby, and oh my god I am in love with this next song! *Downfall*! Ugh I am soo into *Chromatic Aberration*! They make me, like, feel things, and I really need that from time to time!” Please DM auditions to this reddit account. Send an audio recording of those quotes to me and we will get back to you promptly!
We all know that conflict is what creates drama. But sometimes, it's hard to find conflict in certain scenes. I've read that there's conflict in every scene. But the problem is that it's hard to find conflict in EVERY scene. Isn't conflict when two character's objectives contrast each other? Isn't it when one character wants something and the other character wants something different? I've read that if you can't find the conflict, it's up to you as the actor to create the conflict. But how can I do that (and on top of that be confident that I've created the right conflict for the scene)? How can I find conflict in any scene, even when there appears to be none? Further more, how can I as the actor create the conflict when I (and my scene partner) just can seem to find it? To add to that, what do I do if I've discerned what I think a character's objective in a scene is, but I'm not 100% sure of it? And what if I'm not 100% certain with every objective a character seems to have in scenes? What do I do?
Hi everyone! I recently joined an acting class, and my scene partner and I have been assigned the play Gruesome Playground Injuries to work on. I’ll be playing the role of Doug. My teacher suggested we work on the Zamboni scene at the end of the play. But a few questions came up for me re: the ethics of me playing Doug, and I wanted to ask you for your thoughts. If you are a disabled actor who uses a mobility aid, I’d be especially interested in hearing from you. Doug’s character starts out able-bodied in the play, but over the course of the play, he becomes more and more injured. In several scenes, he is wearing an eyepatch, in one scene he is using a cane, and in the last scene of the play, Doug is in a wheelchair. I am disabled myself, but I don’t use a mobility aid. I wasn’t really sure about the ethics of me playing Doug in this scene for my class. My teacher said they believe it would be okay for me to perform this scene, since Doug started out as an able-bodied character who became injured in the last scene of the play. But my teacher is able-bodied, and I felt like it would be important to check with others before proceeding with this scene. I feel a bit uncomfortable about the idea of using a wheelchair or eyepatch as a prop in class for this scene. But at the same time, I wonder if not using any of those props would be doing a disservice to the character/ erasing his disability in the scene? Would it make more sense for me to just choose a different scene? I’d really appreciate your insight on this situation! I’d be open to choosing a different scene from the play instead, avoiding using any props during the performance, etc.
This isn't related to the craft of acting, but it's a part of my own experiences with other actors and students of acting. For a large majority of my time as a student actor (I'm a 22 year-old male in my senior year of college), I've never felt like I have truly socially belonged in my university's theatre department, or amongst any of the people in the shows that I've done. What I mean by that is that, I've always felt a deep internal loneliness despite being amongst the cast and crew of the shows that I've been a part of during each show's respective time. I've looked at a bunch of the fellow students in my university's theatre department, and everyone in their own groups I suppose seems to love each other. In fact, everyone seems to love each other. But I don't feel that love. I feel like a black sheep. Someone who's there, but just doesn't really...belong. I've been in a majority of the shows that the theatre department has done since I've been attending. I don't mean to toot my own horn or sound like I'm bragging, but I am one of the most reliable and most-frequently cast male actors in the department. And plenty of others get cast frequently too, though not as often as I do. That's not meant to be bragging or anything negative, I'm just objectively stating a fact. You'd think that as much time as I spend in the theatre department, I'd be kind of close with everyone, but I don't really feel like that's the case. The worst experience of loneliness in the theatre I can remember is when I spent a summer doing repertory summer stock theatre. I was an actor and a sound designer / set builder. There were twelve company members in all, all college aged. I remember going into the summer thinking all twelve of us are going to become so close, and such good friends, like a family in a way. Within three weeks I had never felt so lonely while working on shows. The loneliness was so bad I relapsed on my addiction that I had been clean from for a month, which kind of pushed me further into isolation. I confided in my roommate the loneliness I had been feeling about a month or so into the summer, and he assured me that he sometimes felt the same way too, and that he felt like nobody hated talking to me or being around me, as I felt. I actually felt like the company hated me. To this day I am still so thankful for my roommate, because without him, I would've had the most miserable summer of my life. Sadly, I've fallen out of contact with just about everyone from that summer of theatre, even my roommate who was that spark of hope and happiness outside of acting that summer. And I feel bad for falling out of contact, especially with my roommate. But I also sometimes see on social media that four or five members of the company still stay in touch quite frequently, which makes me feel bad. Not just for myself, but also because I haven't been initiative with keeping in contact with them, which makes me feel like I'm bad because I could correct it, but I feel like it's already too late. The only time I can remember truly feeling like I belonged and was included was when I did a community theatre production of Newsies. I just felt like all of us were just a big family and just supported each other and boosted each other up, like we were in it together. That was almost four years ago. I don't just experience loneliness in theatre too. I've felt lonely practically my entire life. I have only one close friend who has been probably the most consistent friend I've ever had. Most people just seem like close acquaintances, not really "friends". Not people who I can share some of my deeper thoughts and feelings with. Now I admit, I am an introvert, a loner and a hermit. I am socially awkward and it's hard for me to engage with new people; it makes me very anxious and conscientious about what I do. I don't go out much and I get very anxious and nervous around a lot of people...especially people I don't know. It's hard for me to make CONNECTIONS, which is arguably what some portion of success in the industry is built off of. So I know and recognize that I have some responsibility on my plate. I just don't know how to handle that responsibility. But I've always been searching for people who can just truly accept me and support and love me; a group where I can just be myself, free of judgement from everyone. But I haven't really found them yet. And I worry at this point that I never will. I'm conflicted about who or what is to blame for my loneliness. Is it mostly myself or other people who don't seem to accept me for who I am? I don't really know if who I truly am is this loner, or that "loner" is a protective shell to stop me from making a fool of myself or allowing people to know me, which thus increases the risk of rejection. I don't know. Has anything I said resonated with anybody who has read this far? Does anybody have any advice or words of wisdom for me? I'd appreciate it if anyone did. Thanks everyone.
Hello! I am considering moving to Canada. I am from the UK and have a pretty solid theatre CV (mostly tours) with a few shorts in there, went to one of the "big drama schools" in the UK- but film/TV is seriously lacking. I'm alright with this, as i'm a bit of a classical theatre nut who has no real desire to be a big star but of course I want to work. I've just received the happy news that ive been selected from the pools to have invitation to apply for the IEC which would entitle me to two years work permit (yay!) I am probably going to do this regardless of Acting options because it would be incredible to spend 2 years living and working in Canada, i'm probably at the last point I can realistically do this (28, No kids, no boyfriend, no real financial commitments) and have accepted ill be taking a few side hustles. But would love to know where you find jobs/if an agent is needed/how competitive this is. \- ive heard a lot about Vancouver and Toronto, are they as brutal as the London/LA/NYC scene? \- are there any good theatre/film scenes in other cites? \- Do you think my British accent - I have a typical Estuary accent that blends into RP when i'm performing, full on Adele when ive had a few and can do a pretty solid Gen Am will be a bonus or a hindrance? Thank you! I would love to come to your beautiful country, and ideally keep working as an actor x
I want to be a film actor but I am also genderfluid (born female) and my dream is to be able to play both female and male roles, you know. I'm going to get top surgery as I intended (been wanting it for years) and if I need a breast for female roles I thought the director could use prosthetics. I mean, it's feasible, right? I've cut my hair short (btw booked my first male leading role in a play!) and whenever I feel more feminine or want long hair I usually just wear wigs. But sometimes I doubt because I'm afraid people will find me weird. I'm afraid there's no place for me in Hollywood? The thing is: I've never really seen any famous actors do what I am doing so it feels, you know. What if I am just mentally ill or something and its impossible? Like, I know I am VERY ambitious, especially since I hope one day to end up in films directed by Robert Eggers or even Luca Guadagnino you know.
I built an app that searches actors access in my region once a minute and texts me a link to the latest breakdown when it finds a new one. I have to use a third party system that costs but I think it’s worth it for me at least. Would you be interested in it? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/10fblaq)
Is this place legit curious to see if anybody’s heard of them. The executive director name is Rodger rose he said he used to work for elite. The thing that’s throwing me off is they want you to pay for classes through them. And then after you take one class your eligible for certain things and you become more eligible for other things the more classes you take. The place is located in new port beach.
Hello all, I have someone working on an animation for me and I need a voice actor to record a script. I'm offering a flat rate of $300. Please send an email to [Elysee.Montissol@audioleafs.com](mailto:Elysee.Montissol@audioleafs.com) and we can talk about the details. Thank you.
Is there a consensus on the best way to label reel clips? For example, should I level them something like: "Dramatic Clip 1", "Dramatic Clip 2", "Comedic Clip 1" etc? That's what I've done in the past, but I'm wondering what other people do and if there's a better way to label these bad boys. The main reason I'm wondering is because I have a clip that isn't dramatic but it's not REALLY comedic either, it's just sort of a lighthearted scene between a married couple...There's one line that might get a chuckle...but anyway, what do we all think?
Hopefully you can help! I am a comedy filmmaker/musician based in bedstuy, and I need an actor to be half of a couple in a short film I plan on making. It’s a short 2 day shoot and will mostly be indoors. It’s about reddit!
took y'alls advice and trimmed it down a bunch, let me know what you think! ​ Hello, I hope you, and everyone at “AGENCY” are doing well. I am seeking theatrical representation and would love to be considered by one of your agents. I have had a very successful 2022 and I wish to continue this in 2023 alongside an agent. This past year I was in six short films, and one play- three of which were lead roles. My current film, ‘TITLE’ is currently in pre-production. I am hoping to move into more professional work, which is why I am seeking representation. I’m actively involved in taking a variety of acting classes to continue to better my abilities. My headshots are brand new, taken December 2022 with “WELL KNOWN PHOTOGRAPHER” Having admired your clients and their subsequent projects, I would love to meet with an agent to discuss whether we would be a good fit. Thank you for your time and consideration in viewing my submission. I’ve attached one of my headshots, my resume, and links to my demo reel and Actor’s Access profile. All the best, Me My phone number My email
I feel like people who are not an actor or even working in the field don’t really understand how hard it is to even get work , get a role, be a part of a project. Out of so many applications hundreds thousands and only cast one person for that role. It doesn’t matter you get a lead, a supporting, a small part, or even just one line speaking role, should be happy and feel lucky, I don’t answer their question
I'm an outsider to filmmaking and aspiring screenwriter. I've made couple of short films with friends and I was a bystander in film sets. I want to know the sensibilities of working with actors. I've seen my friends strain, fumble lines, being uneasy when receiving direction. When I write I tend think about actors. Technical aspects of film are quantifiable but the art as in acting and writing is a mystical gray zone. I've always wondered at actors - pros, newcomers, extras; what're their take-aways besides paycheck and employment? And what's the efficient and sensible way to work with actors?
So I have had a passion for acting but ever since I left my part time drama school I feel I’m just stuck/ comfy in a dead end 9-5. I had an agent from the drama school I was in and got a job for a film. The contract was on its way to be finalised and would’ve been paid a lucrative amount- but due to covid and financing issues on their end it didn’t end up going through. I’m not too sure what to do now? On one hand I do love acting but the whole waiting game is just long and tiring and the fact that I’ve been doing this since I was 17 when there are people my age that went to my school who are getting jobs and work. I should add that the agency I was with was a joke. I was with them but they had to let a bunch of clients go during the pandemic if they didn’t have at least 4 credits. It was only after the pandemic ended they asked about rejoining again. I joined in the end but felt my agent on occasion would screw me about by sending me audition scripts that were 100+ pages long and told me I had 12 hours to memorise the script. It was a joke. So just need advice
Just to get it out there, I’m a college student and this was just for a mock audition at school. I’ve always had a problem with stuttering, especially in moments of anxiety or stress. All the monologues that I have performed in front of an audience was always riddled with bits of slurred words and stuttering, so when I was told by my teacher that we would be performing another monologue, I took it very seriously and worked until I knew it back to front. I know that this is probably a moment most actors have experienced, but I am over the moon! This was the most confident I have ever been while performing a monologue! One of my best performances for sure, I wish I recorded it!
hello i’m a 14 year old girl who loves acting , i’ve always dreamed of becoming an actress but my dreams were crushed when my family told me it’s really hard to become an actor and be famous but i never left it the thing is i am arab and live in an arab country which is really hard to get into these stuff i’ve always wanted to be a Hollywood star but i’m shy and i never talk about things with my parents i don’t know how to bring up this conversation to my mom i don’t want to start late but i’m scared i’ll never achieve it because i’m arab and they don’t like arabs that much and i have no idea how to tell my mom this cause she is the typical arab mom who wants her daughter to become a doctor or an engineer please help me i don’t want to give up on my dream
So I can’t edit out one actor’s voice. What would be the other option? Record a friend reading the lines in character and/or do it live? Thanks!
Hey all! I'm looking for a class in LA (or elsewhere with an online option) that isn't technique-based. No traditional technique like Meisner, no made-up "technique for the studio", like where you have to buy the teacher's book and count beats. The actors just put up scenes, and get some feedback. I took a class with Jeff Seymour (a reddit fave) awhile back and I did enjoy that, but I'm scoping out if there are others in this similar category that I'm just not aware of. Thanks, hope you're hanging on out there!
Hi All, I am a coordinator at one of the top talent management/production companies in Hollywood. I am looking for actors to 'hip-pocket'. To be clear, you would not be represented by my firm. However, I would be able to pitch you to casting directors, send you out on auditions and otherwise act as your manager. I am not asking for anything in exchange until you get paid on something I find you and you book it! And of course, it would have to be a good fit! I see from the inside how hard it is for actors to break through and love to part of the journey! Please DM me if you meet the following criteria: ​ 1. Based in LA 2. Already a member of SAG 3. Does not already have a manager 4. Have a reel and headshots Thank you!
As an actor, how flexible is it in terms of remembering your lines. I’m sure it depends on what film it is. But on average I suppose is the best wording. Like for example, is it a no no if you say something like “I’ll try my best” instead of “i will do my best”.
Hello, not sure if this is the right forum, but I wanted to try to post here and see if I could get some support/advice/perspective. About me, I'm a 37 year old model and trained actor based in Philly. I have commercial representation here in Philly and kind of a mixed bag rep out in pittsburgh (who I have yet to book anything with). Long story short, money and my future have become pretty significant concerns for me to the point where I'm much more uncomfortable than I'd like to be. Things have slowed down considerably for me on the commercial/print booking side of things last year, and this year, things don't really seem to have changed much yet. That coupled with the state of the world today, and things that are happening in this country, ie the economy, are really beginning to spook me. My brain is in constant survival mode where I can't even tune it out and focus on anything acting related right now, and it's been that way for well, pretty much since the covid lockdowns. I bartend on the side to supplement income, and the money is okay, but I can no longer stomach doing it as I've been at my current place for going on 10 years. I was strongly considering pivoting and taking a tech bootcamp and (hopefully) work as a UX designer in a 9-5 role. More money, stability and peace of mind (and health insurance) I feel are necessary right now. I'll never let go of pursuing acting. It's my dream. It's what I want to do, but it's just not paying the bills right now. Was wondering if anyone else has been in this boat before? Is it possible to take on a 9-5 career and still pursue the dream? Or is this stupid and very wishful thinking. Also, I apologize for this being a jumbled mess. It's late and a lot of this sounded better in my head. Thanks!
I’m about to graduate from high school this year and I am planning on going to college for acting and I’m wondering if it’ll help me become an actor on film? Such as getting roles.
Hey r/acting - I'm a newbie to this industry. I did a lot of stage training in my youth and I've decided this year to finally delve into screen acting. The area that I live doesn't have much of a film/TV industry as it's somewhat rural without a major city - but there are cities such as Bristol, Reading, and London within a two hour drive. These are all within perfectly acceptable commuting distance, imo. Now, I understand I have to 'pay my dues' and such, and take on small (largely unpaid) roles within student and independent productions to build up a CV. I'm more than happy to do this to get my feet off the ground. However, I'm struggling to decide what my personal 'limit' should be on my ability to travel. ***So my question is - How far are you willing to travel without being paid?*** I'm really looking for a discussion here, because I feel like everyone will have their own answers depending on their lifestyle, work patterns, etc. So I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I’ve been training in jiu-jitsu for 4/5 months. Although I’m not like the best out there, I know what to do, what it should look like. I’m confident, but obviously not the best. Is it something I can add? I also have started lifting weights at around that same time. I saw on actors access that it’s an option to add. Lol can I pad that on my resume too?
Hi friends, Long, meandering post incoming. I'm not sure if something like this has been posted before (sorry if that's the case!), but I wanted to know if anyone else has ever had this problem and can offer some advice, because I'm fed up and don't know what else to do or who to ask for help. I'm an extremely emotional person. I always have been (I'm a water sign after all!) I cry at least once a day: from feeling my feelings too hard, daydreaming about putting myself in other's shoes, or even just listening to music and singing. Case in point, crying is not something I'm uncomfortable doing. But as an actor, it's a totally different story: I get emotionally blocked, and then I struggle to cry. I'll do all of my packing/character work, and feel an emotional connection while doing it, but once I get in front of the camera or get onstage, there's nothing. So I continue to just connect with my scene partner/play my actions, but even then the emotion's not there. The most I can get is misty eyed, which then makes me try to push for more emotion, which just isn't good for anyone. I struggled with this all throughout my time in drama school, and it was frustrating watching my classmates be able to get there emotionally, when I could barely get my eyes wet. It always made me self conscious: especially as a female, where being able to cry always seemed to be the most valuable skill you could have as an actor, and everyone seemed to have it except me. I've finally started to audition for film/tv, and it's even worse. It's frustrating not being able to show that emotion when the script requires it, and it makes me feel like a terrible actor. I've developed so much anxiety about it, every time a script mentions having to cry all I can think about is how I won't be able to get there. And of course all the roles I seem to be getting auditions for require crying and tears, and I feel like if I can't get there during the self tape, how would I ever be able to get there while on set? I know that crying isn't necessarily required when a script says it, and that it's about coming from a place or truth, but I hate that I can't get there at all. I guess it's the perfectionist in me... So my question is, how can I learn to unblock myself and get to an emotional place when acting?I just feel really stuck, and even though my current teachers are great, they haven't really been able to help me. Does any one have any experience with this, or any tips on how I can get unstuck (besides learning to cry on cue, which hasn't been going well for me either.) Thanks!!
I’m a high school student and am starting to consider jobs I might find enjoyable to do when I’m older and in need of my own source of revenue, and I quite enjoy acting so the thought of working as an actor at Disney has always appealed to me. I do have a few doubts though. Is the pay tolerable on average, do they overwork the actors, is it even enjoyable past a certain point? If anyone reading has worked at or knows somebody who’s worked at Disney, tell me what it’s like and if it’s worthwhile
Hello, not sure if this is the right subreddit, but this is the best I could find. ​ I keep hearing an ad for Drizly on a podcast I'm binging and I love/hate the voice of the voice actor who says "Ding-dong, it's Drizly", does anyone know who this is and if she does other work?
Yesterday my friends and I filmed a little short film. I loved the acting part it felt so nice when I was just naturally acting. I also enjoy the writing part I like creating the stories. I also love acting different for each shot depending on if it's the master shot vs medium vs close up. The only thing is I didn't enjoy with dealing with all the angles. It felt overwhelming having to decide what angles to do next. Basically the behind the camera directing part was the part I didn't really like. But dk I need to like that to become an actor, or is my love for acting and dislike for deciding on angles two different things? I'm also super passionate about TV shows and want to act on major ones and write major ones and I even want to make one. But basically on this no budget short film I just felt overwhelmed because I was in charge of too many things and I only genuinely enjoyed the writing and acting parts of filming.
I’m getting busy in terms of my acting career, which I really love. I have a solid resume going and I’m constantly auditioning. But I just have knots in my stomach lately. Im involved in two short films right now and they are taking place in a city I don’t live in (my parents do so I can stay with them). I have a table read this week so I am getting up at 5:30am to get a shuttle bus for 4 hours. Then this weekend I have the first short film, and then next weekend the next film. And I have callbacks that I think might clash with shooting so idk what to do. And I’m submitting to agents this week. I’m just so overwhelmed, and it scares me that I’m actually getting somewhere with this. Like I’m scared of success. I’m a full time student and starting to become a fullish time actor it seems. Plus most of my classes require attendance so I have to say I’m sick or something. It’s just all weighing on me. Does anyone have advice on how to deal with this all? I can’t help but just feel anxious and I want to get excited again. I feel like I need a therapist specializing in artists
Hello I am an aspiring voice actor looking to break into the industry any idea on how to get started?
Happy New Year y'all! So, it's been 4 months since I've gotten a film or TV audition, and as a MENASA girl in her 20s based in Los Angeles, it doesn't add up. Summer I was getting a solid 1-2 per month for mainly TV shows, but after September it's been crickets. My materials are solid, credits strong, tapes killer. I reached out to my manager (I'm with one of the top management companies) and he says it's slow, and that hopefully things should pick back up soon. I don't want to blame him, because I'm sure he's working for me, but it's veering on an inexplicably long time without an audition. If you're in a similar market I'd love to hear how things are going for you, if you're feeling the same thing, or not at all. Thanks in advance for your answers - a lot of my actor friends gatekeep this information, but I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and information. In this crazy business, we're stronger and better together, not divided :) good vibes fam \~
I was in a workshop with a talent manager and she gave some suuuper useful stuff to how start as an actor [the right way] ! I wanted to put the images here but it does not let me put all three, they are notes of gold mines of information! Mostly it’s for brand new actors but if someone wants them pm me!!
What if they have a role and have to go get filmed but also have a job? Do they just take the time off to get filmed? Do they have their jobs shift at a certain time in the day so it won’t get in the way of their acting?
I wanted to know if anyone else experiences this. When you have arguments in your head as a result of remuneration, the arguments get really heated and intense, you lose a sense of your surrounding, you get angry, depressed, hopeless, numb, because you are literally living the situation in a movie-like scenario fashion and the arguments tend to be philosophical in nature. It has been an addictive loop that I got myself in for the past 3 years and almost all of it concerns the same topics and situations. I tried everything from therapy to meditation to writing things down to dance meditation to literally everything. It prevents you from enjoying anything including acting because you are never in the moment. The reason I ask this question in the acting subreddit is because I literally get in character when having these moments. I start doing the exact facial movements and expressions of the other person. And I start to feel the emotions of these intense situations and they go really fast and quick like a couple of movie scenes all tied together I wonder if this kind of anxiety is common.
Hey folks. I'm a freelance stage actor and generals for a bunch of companies that I'd like to work for are usually posted in early summer. I will be having a major surgery and I'll be unable to project or walk throughout the entire submission period. I'm trying to figure out what to do. Most of these companies are very reasonable and community-level. Usually the callbacks for their shows will be farther out from summertime generals. I would like to put myself out there to them at least to let them know I'm around, since I'll be well enough to work by the time rehearsals begin. My idea for smaller theaters is to send my resume, a statement explaining the sitch, and record while I'm still mobile the previous year's material and/or some material from the upcoming season if known and available. As for bigger, union houses (*there are a couple that offer little guys like me the chance)... I dunno if they'd even give me the time of day if I didn't have the specific material available. I don't have a showreel because I'm stage only and don't have any recordings of the very few ever taken of me, but I am active in my local scene and know folks who can vouch for me. Ideas? Thoughts? Is this just a bye year for generals for me?
I created this website [www.auditionscenes.com](https://www.auditionscenes.com) for actors to be able to find and download audition material. The goal is to create the most complete database of audition material on the web. I'm just one guy, however, and I can only upload and categorize so many scenes per day. For that treason, I'm inviting users to join for FREE, so long as they contribute a scene or monologue. It has been a very time consuming and expensive project, but I hope it will offer something to the community. To join for free, simply register, then go to your profile and select UPLOAD SCRIPT. You'll be asked to enter relevant tags and a synopsis. I will then manually approve and upload the material to the database. **Uploaded work must fall under the category of 'fair use' whereby it is an excerpt from a larger published piece that is provided for educational purposes.** Registered users will be able to find material from both produced and established writers, as well as independent contributors. **All files are categorized and searchable. You can search via the search box alone, or get specific thanks to filters via the Advanced Search function, including Scene type, Format, Genre, Date/Era, Gender, age range etc. You can also browse the entire archive by clicking the BROWSE ALL button on the home page.**
I’m currently on actor’s access. Southeast based actor. I’m taking advantage of the two pictures you can upload for free. I have two professional shots and no other media. I’m fairly new to the professional world. Is it appropriate to upload self taped monologues in lieu of a demo reel to showcase ability? Eventually, I plan to put together a reel but I’ve yet to be cast in order to get a copy footage.
All my life I’ve wanted to be a famous actor and just recently I’ve started my career. But my problem is that I wanna rush it and just become successful and live my dream. But I know that it all takes a lot of time and it’ll come when the moment is right. Is anyone else in the same boat?
We are looking for a VA to play a shy 12 year old boy. The project is an independent animated pilot episode. Position is paid $3 per line but terms are open to negotiation. ​ Character sheet: [https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee](https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee) ​ Voice References below: (This matches the voice and personality best) [https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1\_k](https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1_k) (This is a good base, but not personality) [https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI](https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI) (Also a good base, but not for personality) [https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg](https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg)\\ ​ edit: We are a small indie team, we are still figuring out things this being our first project, we didn't expect it would be taken negatively that no lines were provided while we came up with a script. we wanted to have a better feel of the character and test the possible candidates based on the range and believability of their acting across multiple roles. Regardless we came up with a couple lines that can work as demonstration, even then we still would like to hear other work from the actors. \*Jamie is walking in the hallway and while distracted, runs into a larger kid\* Jamie: "Oh! Oh my gosh! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I wasn't looking! Did I hurt you? I didn't mean to, I'm sorry just.. please dont be angry!" ​ \*Jamie is talking to his older sister\* Jamie: "I don't know.. I don't think I really have any friends. Everyone at school hates me. Everyone.. I just want someone to like me.. ​ \*Jamie is giving a prize to another student\* Jamie: "Um, so I won the prize for the competition thingy and, well, I know how much you wanted to win. So, uh, I don't really want it anyways so, like, you can have it if you want.
preferably in-person in NYC, but I'll do a zoom class from a different market if the teacher is really fantastic. I need to be in a class with advanced students so I can watch their acting and learn from them, otherwise there's no point. every class I find is mediocre and has beginner actors, watching them perform does not help me get better and is a waste of money. thanks for your help!
Hello fellow actors. I am currently a theater actor and in AP Research, this is my senior year of high school. My paper is regarding Discrimination in the Theater Industry, and through my literature review, I found a gap regarding the effects it has on mental health. I am conducting a survey to answer that gap. If you guys would like to fill out this 5-minute survey regarding how discrimination in theater has affected your mental health, it would be greatly appreciated! [https://forms.gle/QUtV6MgzhTzBcWiN8](https://forms.gle/QUtV6MgzhTzBcWiN8) Disclaimer: While this data will be anonymous, it will be used in my paper, and your taking the survey gives me your consent to use your data.
Weeee, you found me!
I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
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Click here to check them out. I hope it will cause involuntary audible response.
