Hello! I am a very new actor who got into acting last year. I’ve been applying to roles in Backstage and have gotten two callbacks but no bookings. I feel like it’s because I still haven’t gotten down how to….perform a monologue? I can get into the headspace of a character and their situation and write down all the beats and objectives but when I record myself…my arms get all awkward and it feels wrong to just put them by my side. Or I just forget about my movements and end up gesturing with only my right arm, or gesturing too much or unintentionally doing some sort of nervous habit like digging my nails into my palm. It’s so frustrating because I get so discouraged at how bad I am at this. How do I plan out blocking in monologues and actually keep that in mind along with my feelings and imaginary situation? Thank you so much. I’ve learned a lot from you guys and this subreddit.
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I tend to be a very reserved person, and like to suppress my emotions--so I feel a healthy method of documenting my process/emotions on this journey will help me. I'm not really intending to get any feedback writing this, I just wanted to do an online journal--as some of my friends have done so prior to me and said that it has helped them. 1st entry: The beginning of the year was a difficult one, I had been attending a performing arts college remotely due to the pandemic. I decided to switch from my BFA track to a two-year one to graduate early due to personal reasons and a desire to no longer attend an institution. Because of that decision, I had to leave home and attend in person--as the sister location for the two-year track had re-opened the campus and it became mandatory for everyone to attend in person--which I understand because Senior showcase and industry panel night was complicated to do remotely. I am pretty young and have been sheltered my entire life, so I felt at a loss as to what the real world outside of my bubble would be like, and to be adventuring alone in a state (that I've heard horror stories about my entire life, left me nervous.) So I had to think about my decision carefully. 2nd entry: I auditioned for the festival of the lion king in Hong Kong and received a callback for the role of Nala/Storyteller! This Callback email came before the decision to go on break for the upcoming semester, so this made my choice harder. I decided if I got the part I would take a break and go overseas. Taking my chances, I submitted the materials requested and didn't hear back. So I uprooted my life and moved up North, away from the comfort of my family. As nervous as I was, the prospects of learning from professionals in person, and being around peers that could help motivate me to become a better actress left me overall excited. So I waved goodbye to my Kermit's life and said hello to a new chapter. 3rd entry: The start of my new chapter was rocky, due to personal issues with the administration and school scheduling--to top it all off I was behind my peers due to transferring programs and had to take extra dance classes with my underclassmen. So I didn't really have time to make friends. But I strived to do my best in my dance classes to catch up with my classmates. To be completely honest, I felt inferior to the rest of the seniors. One lesson that was preached at my school was to not compare yourself to others, as we "all cross the finish line at our own pace," but me being the over-thinker I am I didn't listen. All of my peers were so amazingly talented. I wish to be on Broadway one day, and being a triple threat is really important! Everyone was so great at singing, acting, and dancing, and while singing is my strong suit because of years of training, I started acting in in highschool, so I was very insecure about my techniques, and I started dancing in college so that tells you all about how I got two left feet! Needless to say, I still had many improvements to achieve within myself. 4th entry: Skip ahead some and we are in week four of my Senior semester. Senior year at my campus is all about experiencing the industry and going out and auditioning. So I made sure to do that in between my dance classes (which was a challenge as my schedule included morning classes, night classes, and a student-work job--but I wanted to do it to experience auditioning and because it was mandatory for one of my classes, haha.) I submitted myself for regional theatres, and a few equity submissions that I knew wouldn't get seen because I am *non-union.* I honestly wasn't expecting any results, because I know there are a million people out there that have my look and are stupendously talented and actually are triple threats. (I liked to think I am one too, in an unconventional way. I act, sing, and compose music/write, but that doesn't really count, not when it matters, at least. Despite my pessimism, I received emails from casting directors, informing me that they have put my resume on file for consideration for future productions. I even received a callback for a non-union production of The Color Purple! (I didn't get it, but I'm grateful regardless because I really wasn't expecting to hear back at all!) 5th entry: Got my first industry gig! It was as a background in an upcoming tv show. Now, mind you I have been sheltered my entire life and didn't know what being a background actor entailed. So imagine my confusion when I inform my stage manager for the senior showcase about it, and she looked at me sideways. She told me those things typically lasted all day, and I might not be able to come to practice. I really did my best to make it to rehearsals that day, but I wasn't able to because of how long the shoot ran that day. But I had stayed in touch with my stage manager about the whole ordeal and informed my professors ahead of time, so everything worked out. I remember being on set and just hoping I'd get to be on camera, as I was bg no. 108, and they hadn't called me yet. I really had no idea what being a bg was about, and didn't realize it was mostly waiting until you were called, but regardless it was fun! I met a lot of people, including this *really* cute guy that I ended up grabbing lunch, and walking to the subway in the rain with, (but he was eleven years my senior and my parents freaked out when I told them so nothing else really went further with that.) I even got to be in front of the camera! I know that bg acting gets a bad rep for some reason, but as a baby actress, I love the experience, and getting to see everyone's role/how the behind-the-scene process works was amazing. Plus, I get to spend time with the crew and know them better, as well as other bg actors in the industry. 6th entry: Ever had a moment where you thought: how can I be that stupid? That was me after I sent in a submission for Hadestown and it was the material for another show and I received a message that informed me of such. This isn't the first time either with Stewart and Whitley casting that I've made a mistake. I submitted for a Hairspray tour and was informed by Benton Whitley himself that I needed to add my headshot/resume, and reels...I have made more mistakes than I can count sending submissions and I can't help but beat myself up for it half the time. The show must go on though and I keep moving forward. 7th entry: For most of the semester I have a dry period. I don't receive any callbacks after submissions, and I can't help but think about what is wrong with me. The thoughts get to my head, consuming me. Why am I not good enough? Why didn't I take dance classes earlier? Why is there always someone better than me? On top of that, I was struggling in my dance classes. No matter how hard I tried, my plies never turned out enough. My heel was never lifted in tap, and to make matters worse, my school threw me into an advanced dance class for my senior classes, so I was with ballerinas, tappers, and people who were dancing for years. Needless to say, I stood out like a swore thumb, and got most of the critics from my professors. The pressure of feeling inferior, trying to catch up, on top of missing my family that was thousands of miles away from me left me depressed. I couldn't submit self-tapes, it was hard to move, to clean my room...I was reevaluating myself, and contemplating if I made the right choice in choosing this career path. 8th entry: Senior showcase is here! I got the eleven 'o clock number in the show, and I was really nervous. The people that came to see it sang my praises and it made me feel relieved. (Watching the show back though, my dancing was awful and I'm glad nobody pointed it out to me.) Graduation is moving closer each day, and now I have to worry about finding an apartment, and a job on top of my classes...and self-tapes. My mental health is down the drain at this point. 9th entry: It's a few weeks before finals and I finally did it! I got my first professional theatre gig. I was really feeling the pressure as some of my classmates had already received theatrical contracts for after we graduate and I felt like I was falling behind. But I had somehow done it, I was a cast member for an outdoor summer camp, where I got to play deities like Hathor, Demeter, and Anasi, to name a few! 10th entry: Skip ahead to the final presentations in dance, and my class does their performances. My teachers have been super supportive of me since day one, as most knew I had night classes and morning classes, and I wasn't on par with my classmates. I received a lot of compliments for my energy and facial expressions, and my mentors' had told me that for me having just started dancing, I was doing amazing and that I was going to make it far in this industry. I started crying because up until that point I had been doubting my self-worth and questioning my career choice. For the first time in a while, I felt confident in myself again. 11th entry: Guess who graduated? Now I'm a functioning member of society and my god. Being an adult out of school sucks. Back to acting, though, my first gig was amazing, and I met a lot of wonderful actors during it. I signed up with casting network after learning about it from actors I've met, and central casting to do more bg work. For most of my work as background, I was fortunate enough to be in front of the camera! I submit myself for more roles, and I get more emails saying they will hold my resume for future consideration. Mostly, I get submissions with no response. 12th entry: Confession time, I've only done online submissions, so imagine my surprise when most of the calls are in-person. I start attending those calls, and the experience allows me to grow, but I don't get further than in the room. I'm going through another depressive episode. It gets hard for me to get up, to submit materials. I'm feeling sick most of the time, worrying. My first theatrical gig was my job outside of school so with it being part-time, and only six weeks I was scavenging to find work after this gig is over. I couldn't get another gig, and the safety jobs I was looking into didn't want to hire me because I needed flexibility in my schedule. Luckily I did find a job to keep me stable until I get my next gig. Which seemed to be no time soon. 13th entry: Being a waitress sucks because people have no respect. For the love of god, if you change your order halfway through, or order something that is not on the menu, don't expect it to come out in five minutes. And it isn't the waiter's fault if the food is taking long, so what is the point of yelling at them? Another thing, managers, stick up for your employees and their safety. If entitled people come into the kitchen, don't tell the staff you just "gotta deal with it." Needless to say, I hated my job and was hoping that my next gig was just around the corner. My mental state was hanging by a thread due to things happening in my life I'm not going to mention. 14th entry: My former classmates are getting hired left and right, doing ya tours, going out of state, and joining regional companies for their seasons. I was falling behind, and I couldn't get past callbacks...if I even got that far. I apply for the national tour of The Grinch with Bindercasting, not expecting anything, and I...make it to the 2nd round! OMG!! This time is different than the others, it feels! The casting director has given me tips on what to do for future submissions, and what to include in this one. I am excited! I submit my videos, asking for advice and deadlines along the way--which the casting director kindly gives! I submit myself, and wait! I feel really good about this audition, and am grateful! But ultimately I don't think I will go further than that so I just move on to the next audition. 15th entry: I submit myself for SETC! I get a lot of touring offers with that, which ultimately I don't get because I c*an't drive,* I am asked to submit videos for upcoming shows from casting directors, and I get an offer to do a Christmas show! The only thing stopping me again is that I can't drive and they don't offer a travel stipend. Well, there goes another offer. 16th entry: I get a cmail from actors access! I've finally joined the platform based on the advice of the casting director for the Nat'l grinch tour, and...the message says that all recipients are a part of the final process for the Grinch tour. Some of us will receive offers and the others would be invited to a callback. I'm more than elated at this point. I didn't think I would get this far! And now there might be a chance that I could be offered a role! I really hoped I wasn't asked to do a callback. I wanted to be chosen, for once, after the mountains of nexts and callback-only auditions, to feel like I was enough. I needed someone to see my talents and choose me, despite the odds. Despite the hundreds and thousands of others fighting for the same role, I just wanted to have a reason to keep going. Maybe this was it. 17th entry: I receive an email from the casting director for the Christmas show! They offered me a higher weekly pay to join for the winter and wanted me to sign the contract. I was honest with them about hearing back about a national tour and asked if they could wait until I got the results, and if they couldn't I was grateful for the opportunity. The casting director said they could, and to keep them informed. 18th entry: I finally receive an email. My heart was racing, and I had prepared myself for the email emotionally. Well, sort of. I paced around my room, gave myself a breather, and *then* read the email. My smile was plastered on my face, I was shaking with anticipation to see that they--wanted to see me for a callback. My smile dropped, and I felt the eagerness leave my body. At this point, I had given myself the nickname of the callback queen, for I seemed to always get one, just to be turned away. Maybe this time was different, though. Maybe they just needed to see me sing again, to see if I'm the better choice. *The better option than the person that's been acting longer, dances better and is more comedic.* My motivation starts to leave me, but nevertheless, I prepare for the callback and memorize the slide they want me to read. 19th entry: My reign as the callback queen is relentless. The day is a hot mess, I book a studio, and prepare myself...I read the sides, and sing the songs...the panel asks me to read for a role I didn't prepare for since I thought I only should memorize the role they informed me they wanted to see. *God, I screw everything up.* I read the slide, and the panel asks if I have anything else for them. I sing another song. I'm told I have a lovely voice--*The one thing I'm actually good at.* I thank the panel for having me, and the callback is over. And I blew it, I feel it in my mojo. Despite knowing I ask the casting director about it the next day, I am informed that I didn't make it further in the process. But they hope to see me submit for future projects. At that moment I break down. Another person is the better option. Why is someone always better than me? Can't I just be enough, for once? I was devastated. 20th entry: I inform the casting director for the Christmas show about the Nat'l tour and they welcome me to the team! I sign my contract and prepare myself, while I was bummed about the tour, I was excited to be going out of state. To the midwest, somewhere I'd never been, to do a show! And, it was my second theatrical contract! After calming down, I came to appreciate the experience with the nat'l tour. I'd just graduated and I was already getting *that* far in casting processes for national tours, tours that major casting teams are reviewing! And I received filming tips from an experienced member of the industry, who wants me to keep submitting for them in the future! Plus, I was complimented during my callback. I just had to stay positive. Sure, someone was better, someone always is. But I can't let that stop me from trying to be the best in the room, Broadway is the goal, baby!! 21st entry: I put in my two-weeks notice at my job since I will be out of state for an extended period and the company couldn't hold my position. Now that the server job was done, I had more important things to do. The number one job of an actor is to keep submitting, and that is what I did! I needed a contract after I was finished with the one I was about to begin, I had two months from that date to book a season! That was the long-term goal. The short-term one, was to get another acting job while I wait to fly out of state, Since using Actors access, I have been getting invites to various callbacks and auditions. This website is magic!! 22nd entry: I book three gigs! Two commercials, and one short film. I'm a featured background for the short film, and the footage is going to get added to my reel! Plus, I've made a friend while on set that works costumes, and has some amazing designs! One of the commercials is for TikTok, and the other was an interior promotion for a company photoshoot. I was so happy to get it! Theatrically, I was still getting no luck. For a few tours I had gotten to callbacks and then never heard from them again. The callback queen strikes again. I do have two notable auditions, though. The first I had was for an upcoming broadway show! I made it to the 2nd round! Which is WAY farther than I imagined. The second, I had done an in-person audition for a Hadestown tour Stewart-Whitley casting was holding. Prior to this day, I had auditioned for a cruise line they were hosting as well, and the panel had familiar faces. I had noticed that but didn't think they would remember me, as thousands of faces probably pass them by each day and I wouldn't stand out. To my surprise, when I was finished one of the panelists told me they were glad to see me auditioning again. 23rd entry: Here we are in the present, I have flown out of state and am currently doing the Christmas show. I am having fun, meeting new actors, and having free food is never a problem. I have a meal card for the local bakeries and restaurants that I use every day, and I meet with fans of the show who talk about how much they enjoyed the performance and my singing. Being here, putting smiles on others' faces, makes me even more certain that I am in the career that is meant for me. That's why I have to keep submitting, so I just submitted myself for an off-broadway production and touring show for the year 2023. 24th: I did a virtual reading for the casting directors for the winter/spring season of the off-broadway production. They asked me about my availability and...I got the gig! I was offered the leading role of one of the main characters, and I can't believe it. I had wanted to get another theatrical job after I finished this show, but I didn't believe I would actually succeed! ***The 2022 year overview:*** I have had a bumpy journey so far. Some highs, and some lows, but overall I am grateful for every audition, and for every person I have met.
*This article is about dream voice casting for a game that does not have a voice cast. It is strictly my opinion.* *Candy Crush Saga* celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, so I'd pay tribute by discussing which famous voice actors from the last decade I would pick to voice a number of recurring characters. Do you think they're good fits, based on my justifications? * Tiffi - Tara Strong (Strong is well known for voicing energetic girls and young women, so it's hard to go wrong with picking her to voice this game's young and endearing heroine. Note that by extension, she can also voice Milly, her mermaid cousin.) * Mr. Toffee - Tom Kane (Kane, known for voicing Yoda and the newsreel in *Star Wars: The Clone Wars*, can speak in a quite authoritative and warm tone, which I think would also fairly characteristic of Mr. Toffee. Too bad he had to retire due to health problems.) * Mr. Yeti - John Goodman (Goodman can also be a better alternative for Mr. Yeti since he voiced the huge, furry and heroic monster Sully from the film *Monsters Inc.*) * Bubblegum Troll - Fred Tatasciore (Tatasciore can voice some mischievous, witty or otherwise devious characters and is a versatile actor. I can imagine him acting gleefully in Bubblegum Troll's role.) * Denize - Lucy Liu (Liu's known for voicing Master Viper from the *Kung Fu Panda* films. I think she would welcome the opportunity to try voicing a feisty, big dragon like Denize. While she only has three video game voice credits, it's the most ethnically logical choice to go with here.) * Olivia - Tara Platt (Platt is the wife of Yuri Lowenthal and has been able to voice many various video game characters, like Punk Shock in *Skylanders*. She might be a decent choice for Olivia.) * Misty - Jen Taylor (Taylor voices Princess Peach in the *Mario* series. She could be whimsical enough to be as sweet as Misty.) * Minty - Dee Bradley Baker (Baker is also a versatile voice actor and I think he might have a shot at giving Minty a funny and interesting voice.) * Odus - Patrick Stewart (I'm not sure if this is just me, but I just think a British guy can nail down the voice of a male owl. Stewart's one of the more famous ones, so I'll pick him for Odus.)
I’m a professional filmmaker in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m a Director, Actor, Writer and I normally produce my own things because it’s hard to find someone to help most of the time. I have a question for every actor out there. I’m building clientele to shoot Actor Reels. I know most of you get your headshots between $350-$500 If you could get a professional reel done, with one other actor. Would you pay $750/each to have your own reel made? I know most actors don’t have a lot of extra cash hanging around, but I’m trying to do things thinking about the economy and post-covid. I really think it’s very little for what I do, but I wanted to get some real answers from Actors. Is $1500-$2500 too much to pay for an actors reel? Let me explain, I have one other guy that goes out with me and helps setup lights and hold the boom pole. I direct and shoot the scene. We have location fees most of the time but I try and find a location that’s free. You get a professional vibe camera with all my gear .. lights, sound, etc… and 2 crew members for 1 day of production. Also we rehearse before the shoot date.. THEN, I go and edit the scene which takes 3-5 days normally to complete. I think $2500 is a good price for all that. But I’m seeing a way to film 2 scenes in a day with 4 actors, paying $750/ per actor I’d pull in $3000 for the day and it would only cost an actor $750 to get a reel. MY QUESTION: do you guys feel that’s a fair price for a 4 hour window to shoot your reel?
I’m a voiceover artist/voice actor and I recently moved into a new apartment where no matter how much I try to soundproof my office, there’s still always background noise. Usually noise reduction features in Adobe Audition have saved me but either they’re not enough, or, when I use enough to edit out the noise, my voice sounds noticeably compressed. Sometimes I think the noise is fine and unnoticeable when I set the gain on my amp lower but then my levels are too low, and if I increase the audio, there’s the problem again, you can hear the background noise. I either use Noise Reduction, De Noise, or Hiss Reduction in Adobe Audition. What am I missing here, I’ve watched tutorials where they can edit out worse background noise than mine without making the vocals compressed. What am I missing here? Can someone provide some helpful tips or suggestions because I’m at a loss and it’s incredibly frustrating.
Hey, I am working on putting together a project trailer for an upcoming fundraising campaign (kickstarter). This video would be uploaded to my project’s youtube account which currently has 0 subscribers. I have not publicly started to promote this project, but I am gathering material that I need for a big splash soon! I am looking to hire a voice actor for a one-time gig. The job will have you record 18 lines for a trailer which cumulates in roughly 239 words. I am still editing the script. I would need you to clean up the recording and send me each individual line marked and labeled so I can give that to the individual making the trailer for this project. The project specifically is for a fantasy tabletop game. \-239 words (roughly) \-18 lines \-Clean up the vocals before sending them and label/mark them before sending them I am not going to require any NDA for this as I do not believe it is necessary. I have been looking at some of the industry rates. Please excuse me if this is not high enough it is my first time hiring someone for work like this. *I have seen that for a 5-minute video with around 500-1000 words it would cost around $750 dollars. I am using that as my baseline.* Since my video is **less than 250 words** and I do not expect it to be more than a minute and a half I am willing to pay a flat rate of 200 dollars for the voice over and an additional 100 dollars for the editing making it to be a **payout of 300 dollars.** Again, please let me know if this is too little. I am looking for someone who can do an arabic or spanish accent and also can do a middle-aged voice.
Hi all - I’m largely a theatre actor but have been getting some SAG work recently too. Demographically, I’m in my early thirties and am Indian. I’ve had a pretty thick head of hair for most of my life, but recently, I’ve noticed I’m beginning to lose my hair. Out of curiosity, I decided to buzz my head down to a “1” (if you don’t know, that’s as close to being totally bald as possible). I actually think it looks good, which was a relief. That said, in conversations with my agent, he told me he can get me a lot more auditions if I have hair. I don’t really want to have longer hair when I’m clearly balding as I don’t like that look. Is there any truth to this? I know it’s hard to say without knowing me, but has anyone noticed they’ve gotten less auditions/parts after losing their hair? I’m not too worried about theatre, but I’ve really enjoyed the film work, so I’m hoping that door doesn’t close. Thanks!
So basically I shot a short film a few months back, paid for it etc and what was waiting for release. Received a message to say due to tech they’ve reshot it but with a different actor. Do I now not get that acting credit ?
I want to be a great actor. I don't want to be average nor good, I want to be great. And it has nothing to do with fame because I am talking in terms of skills, not success. I want to attain a certain level of mastery in this craft, regardless of whether I end up successful or not. But thing is, I come from a very small town in France, and have no money to afford classes right now (I am currently saving for it, though so it's only a matter of time). So, classes aside: Where should I start? What should I do? How long should I practice daily, what kind of routine should I have? What are the best acting classes? (I plan to move out to NYC in the future). I have a lot of ambition, and I need to know how to get there in a practical sense I guess. What advice would you give me?
Richard Dreyfuss in one of the GREATEST VO spots of all time. IMO this spot *changed* the VO industry to the more informal/casual/hand-on-shoulder tone that is everywhere today… [Think Different (1997) - Richard Dreyfuss VO](https://youtu.be/AL3TQtJDr0U) By comparison, here is a version with Steve Jobs doing the VO. He does a very passable job, but note the difference between a VO done by a person who is a good *actor*, and one done by a person who is merely a good *speaker*: [Think Different (1997) - Steve Jobs VO](https://youtu.be/GEPhLqwKo6g) Never underestimate the benefit that acting training can give you as you continue on in your voice *acting* journey!
A CD advertised a casting call on her social media last week. I submitted for it and she immediately sent me self-tape instructions. She wanted it sent to her via WeTransfer. I self-taped and sent her my stuff 24 hours later, a day before the deadline... and nothing. WeTransfer sent me an update that my file was never accessed and it's about to expire. Now, I see that the CD just posted the casting call on Actor's Access. Should I re-apply? Do you have any advice? Would it bad if I re-applied? I am such a good fit for the role and I absolutely rocked my self-tape. Like I seriously leveled up in my acting doing this particular self-tape. It's such a gut punch to see that the CD didn't even look at my self-tape.
I’m currently writing a paper on Stanislavski, I have this quote of his Our demands are simple, normal, and therefore they are difficult to satisfy. All we ask is that an actor on the stage live in accordance with natural laws But I am unsure of where it is from any help citing this correctly would be greatly appreciated
Hi! I just quit my subscription with backstage and I'm trying actors access and i’d like to know which is easier to get auction/roles to cast for?
I've noticed AA has a representation page that it's $75 for New York/California. I've tried finding out what it is but I can't find anything. Is it supposed to help find an agent, is it for those who live in NY/Cali and is it even worth it to try applying (if I'm eligible) even though I don't have many credits. (So far done a lead for a theatre role, a national commerical and was an extra for a music video) Edit: Found other posts saying it's not useful for those living outside of LA/NY.
We have a good relationship, but I try to mostly text her between the hours of 9-5. Big audition due Monday, and trying to get it in early. Is it good to text her anytime this long weekend to tell her its been submitted on Actor's Access on my end?
Hi! My agent dropped me randomly last week, which is fine, but there was a 30 day notice period in the contract. So I’m wondering what this means in terms of an actor - agent relationship. Should he have been submitting me for 30 days after he notifies me? I want to know how long I haven’t been being submitted. Thanks.
I’m in the Toronto market, I have never had a single agency reach out and ask to see my materials for possible representation. I received a message over a casting site a few weeks ago, it kind of made sense. I’m playing the lead in a feature film, and my co-star is represented by them. But now today I woke up to 3 separate agencies contacting me asking me for my materials? (Which I don’t have any lol) I’m shooting 3 movies at the moment, but before the first one I had never booked a job in my life. Booked all three from actors access. I just think it’s odd anyone would contact me, and all through the same casting site? I didn’t know if maybe agencies in the area were just all expanding?
Has anyone here auditioned for the Amazon pilot seen on backstage and actors access?
I've just finished playing Claudius in a run of 'Hamlet' at a local theatre. Pro actors, passion project. Received the script in February and when we went up, we were on version #7. I realized that the Actor nerd in me knew that it was all about the rehearsal process, because who would come out on a weeknight to see this? Eventually we were over half -full for the 5-performance run, so they were more than just a 'cherry on top'. However, I crossed a bunch of bucket items from my list: Spout the Bard (again.), be a King, play the Villain and die horribly on stage. Jus's Sayin'.
I got a minor in theatre performance from a large, public university. Like a University of Florida or University of Ohio type situation, but a different state. The school is not known for its acting program. They don't even have the major as an option, just the minor. I showed my current acting teacher my resume for feedback and he said I should remove my theatre performance minor because it's not a reputable school like Yale or Julliard and nobody has heard of the teachers I studied with. Is this true? Is it taking away from my resume? In actuality, I do feel that the training I got at the university was mediocre. The teachers themselves were phenomenal actors in the professional equity shows that they put on at the school, but the training itself wasn't that great. I also don't think my current teacher is trying to sabotage me or anything like that. He's an excellent teacher and I've learned the most I've ever had from studying under him for the last 1.5 years. I am about to start submitting to agents so I want to be certain I make the right decision in removing the training. I don't want to look like a noob with minimal training if I take off 6 semesters' worth of training, even if the program wasn't reputable. So what's better: less training, more reputable, or more training, but possibly with unknowns?
Hello! I'm posting about a phenomenal opportunity to work with renowned Russian Actor/Director Alexander Molochnikov in a Scene Study Acting Class in Soho. Open to actors of all skill levels! [https://www.instagram.com/kislomolochniy/](https://www.instagram.com/kislomolochniy/) Visit our website [gstudio.nyc](https://gstudio.nyc) to learn more, or purchase tickets here: [https://geotickets.tv/events/acting2](https://geotickets.tv/events/acting2) Our Sunday Fall Session is available now, taught by Aleksandr Molochnikov 6 weeks ($480) of scene study. Pairs will perform scenes from theater and film, coached by Aleksandr. Sunday, 6PM - 8:30 PM, November 27, 2022 — January 8, 2023 at G Studio! Final performances will be professionally filmed to use for reels. The class is already half full, but we are seeking 9 more students for the Sunday session! If you are not able to purchase in time, please email class manager [caleb.m.a.short@gmail.com](mailto:caleb.m.a.short@gmail.com) to be considered for a future class. Instagram G Studio [https://www.instagram.com/gstudio.nyc/](https://www.instagram.com/gstudio.nyc/) Aleksandr's IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6615978/](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6615978/) Other Links to Aleksandr's recent work in Film and TV. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TPQMOoQIw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TPQMOoQIw) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8GqrxSum-M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8GqrxSum-M)
Hello I m from Myanmar my passion is to become actor but due to my family financial problemes I need to be onboard.dont get me wrong I like to become seafarer but I don't want to give up my dream because of my financial problem .I want to know is it possible for a seafarer to do acting ?any one who is in the same situation as me plz spare me some advice. I m really in stress thinking about it Thanks for Ur advices in advance
the first audition for them I was pinned for. great. (never released from that pin, of course, because why would a CD actually have the consideration for actors taking time out of their day to tape for them?) how is it possible that you cannot make a casting decision based on 4 previous tapes of mine that were all different characters, one had an accent, and now you need to see me .... not speaking lines..? ... you mean my last tape I did for you where I had 2 lines and then reacted to 2 pages of dialogue wasn't enough of me REACTING for you to see?! jesus i know this is an "opportunity" but how lazy ARE casting directors?! yes, fuck my low level reps for submitting me for this crap but why do CDs even need to RELEASE a breakdown for a stupid non-speaking role like this?! can't they just GIVE it to somebody that has auditioned for them 5/6/7/8/9 times?! i literally just want to take my last audition tape I sent them yesterday and cut out my 2 lines and then just send in the rest of me standing there reacting. because this is the same exact goddamn thing, just an even smaller amount of it!!!! please make this make sense... how this isn't a complete waste of an actor's time (god only knows how many actors are actually requested to tape for this) and literally not just a ridiculous abuse of power and exploitation of actors....? i mean seriously i'm emailing all my reps and telling them to not submit for non-speaking co-stars anymore... it's just such a joke. but honest to god, why are CDs doing this? it makes no sense to me. it's the paradox of having TOO MANY CHOICES
I've only landed a few roles for VA but I noticed a camera pointing at me as I'm saying my lines. Why are actors being recorded when we act? Is it for body references when animating?
I recently was in a commercial and after doing this for as long as I have, it was such a milestone and it was so epic that it reminded me that all my work that I put into training, workshops, headshots and everything in between, as well as all the gigs I've had in the past, worth while. Believe me when I tell you, if you just keep going and never give up and keep reminding yourself that one day good things will happen, they will happen, and when they do get ready for success. It's one thing to fail and you get used to it, but it's equally as difficult to handle success. Remember this. If you're 100% devoted to acting, your agent, casting directors, clients and all the connections you've made will KNOW this. I've been doing the acting thing for most of my life but only recently have I been able to have pride of where I'm at and it's been keeping me afloat.. Just keep it up and do a great job wherever you go. Once you develop a great formula for auditions and it works, don't change it, keep up with what you're doing if you are getting frequent call backs. Learn as much as you can from each set and make sure you inform your agent when you're wrapped and remind them how much fun you had and how much it means to you. Your agent will continually keep working hard for you if they know how much it means to you. Don't get me wrong, you need to be financially smart. Also if you're working a full time job- a real flexible job, you need to keep yourself available for gigs that are on the horizon. Availability is key. I know it's really difficult not knowing when your next gig will be, you just have to be really financially smart and determined. You need to have a great support system and circle of care as well. It's a difficult journey, lots of rejections and lots of unsure moments of where you're gonna end up or what you're going to eat for the next couple weeks. if you play your cards right and you keep trying to better your skills, honing your craft, like I said do a GREAT job and treat EVERYONE with respect, life as an Actor will be easier trust me. Don't be a negative person on set as well - people can feel that energy and sense it and it really works against you believe me, I've seen it first hand how it affects so many people. Your attitude is everything, when you keep it POSITIVE, people will want to jump on that train and be positive with you. In a world filled with so much suffering and pain the best thing to do is put a smile on your face. Bring joy to the people around you, be proud of what you accomplished so far even if it's just small things. Things don't happen overnight, it's a constant run of the gauntlet - every experience builds you as a person and as an Actor so make sure you experience real things in your life too! That's all I wanted to say and I hope I can inspire you with my words, even though they are so few, I really hope you go for your dream, even if you think it's a pipe dream - keep hitting that pipe baby and things will flow eventually. With so much love for you fellow actors, -Julian
So uh, i need two vice actors for an episode, so i'm asking here. I would ask in r/analoghorror but the ppl there are assholes. so yeah, dm me, i send u the lines and then boom, i'll make the video
I was the writer on this YouTube audio drama and, as it's my first project with the actors, we recorded two versions. We are looking for feedback for other similar audio projects going forwards. If any of you are voice actors or interested in audio drama please let us know what you think! Which do you prefer? How could the acting/drama be improved? [One Version](https://youtu.be/M7VzlICzmnU) is with American accents. [The second version](https://youtu.be/vNV7cLYfCpQ) is with a British accent and slightly different production. All feedback is very welcome as we strive to improve. Obviously I'm not asking that you listen to both versions all the way through, but any critique on what you can listen to would be very welcome!! You can also read the original NoSleep story (i.e. the script) as I know some filmmaking subs require this: [Whistler Mountain is Haunted](https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/wzqzy7/no_one_knows_what_really_happened_up_whistler/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) Thank you for reading! :)
I am beginner actor that recently finished a beginner acting course . I have a gap before my next class and I wanted to join a group to get more into the artistic environment . While I’m on my break I wanted to ask if there are any theater, acting groups that I can volunteer at. I tried one Meetup but I do not see any here in NYC. Also if there are any other activities that involve the entertainment industry on while I’m on break I’m open to it .
I do not have an agent or manager but I logged on to my AA profile and on the home page it says “congratulations your AA profile has been successfully connected to your talent representative”. Has anyone who is unrepresented had this happen before? Should I be worried that my account is like hacked or something?
I noticed there are some people who speak without any facial expressions or tonal shifts... Some however speak with such richness in every word and their facial gestures are always so lively. I noticed I can sound pretty monotone and it doesn't really match the intention or meaning of the words being said in my day to day life ! If I were to take that to my performances (which I inevitably do), it would come off as poor delivery, monotone, and an actor who's not connected to his words. (Which are criticisms I have gotten and I myself find very true when viewing my work). I have been able to project and connect at times, but it's not something habitual or "natural" for me ALL the time. TL;DR: How do I go about connecting emotionally when my own life isn't enough to rely on for those habits and reactions?
This is a hypothetical question. I am interested in knowing which of type of rep most actors prioritize. Feel free to explain your reasoning in the comments - would love to read it! EDIT: In keeping things somewhat equal - this would assume that the manager rep also submits their actors on breakdowns/projects. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/z1b0bm)
I have heard the HB Studio scene study classes are somewhat better than those at the Barrow Group. Is there someone here who has taken classes from HB studio/TBG that I dm to learn more about your experience? Also, at the end of the day does the studio you attend matter a lot in building skills as an actor? Like is there a huge difference in whether I attend HB or TBG?
Heard this said numerous times by different sources and always wondered why
I hope this is ok to post here. I'm an artist and I wanted a custom script read out by a VA I found online. It's for a game I like playing and making fan art for. He's voiced many of the characters in the past, and I've listened to most of them (He's very good!). However, the script I needed read included a character I haven't heard him voice yet. When I asked for an example it wasn't accurate (the voice was too high, the accent was off), and I felt like I couldn't correct him. I do commission work, and when a client asks for it changed, it's easy to do. But how do you tell a VA that they aren't voicing a character well enough? I feel like a jerk but I just can't figure out what to say. ​ For people who do paid VA work, how would you prefer a client tell you this? All help is appreciated
I always saw them now and Then on DVDs ,but I always wanted to be in a MOCKBuster Film, just for Sh*ts and Giggles. Cause they look like fun and I consider myself a Z-List actor anyway.. would love to know any CDs or Studios who do those types of films
New to all this. Not sure how it all works. Feel free to respond if you are interested.
Hi, I'm Alex and running an EU-based audio market. For our expansion to US, I'm looking for voice actors, that are speaking english natively and are willing to do contract work for our customers, typically smaller and middle sized companies and media agencies. Right now, we only sell customized phone messages, but want to expand our voice artist area towards podcast intros, youtube intros and also commercials. I'm following this sub for a while now, since I'm doing some commissioned work myself on my platform. **What are the rates?** Right now, we're paying around 28$ per phone message text. Rates for podcast intros would be around 50$ (not live yet). Typically, our customers order between 1-3 phone messages per order. Our typical customers are situated in EU, but we want to address american customers as well. **How it works** Customers can choose from a selection of voice actors and music, to create their unique phone message. When a customer has chosen you for a phone message, you will get an email with a briefing You have a recording window of 5 workdays. After delivering the recordings, we will mix and master everything and send it to the customer. If no corrections are necessary, you will get your money, via Paypal or Bank Transfer. If you have more questions, I will try my best to answer them. Since this is a new area for our company, I'm happy about every feedback.
2nd question today haha! But curious as im SUPER new to this. Just wanted to know from experienced actors what keeps you going considering alot of the rejection that takes place? What does a “successful “ acting career look like for you? How long did it take for you to TRULY accept your idea of success (considering most people do it for money/fame)
Very novice actress here, so if this question can be answered in a FAQ feel free to direct me there! Ive been working on the production side of tv/film so im familiar with the competition. However I recently decided to tap into the acting side. Im VERY aware that this is not on my radar yet but I just want to know how one gets an agent? What are the usual requirements? Is it difficult to get casted without an agent? How do we know when were ready for agent? Thanks in advance!
I am a beginning actor(27F) with classes starting in January and headshots booked for February. I was wondering if there was anything I could do before the classes, books I could read, things I could watch, anything to help me prepare? I would really appreciate any help! I’m really wanting to dive into acting headfirst!
Thanks for all the responses! Here's a follow up to the question I posed yesterday. **What does realizing your dreams look like to you as an actor?**
Hello! For a bit I’ve had an idea for a show, I took that idea and had been working on the script for several years. Very recently a friend of mine got me in contact with the right people and we are going ahead and making a pilot for the show! Making a pilot does get pricey so I’m sending this link around to a GoFundMe. We are looking to raise 1,500 dollars to help with production, sets and crew. Any amount helps and if you’re not able to donate I hope you can at least share this around so we can create this pilot! Thank you! P.S. If you have any questions about the series or are interesting we are open to hearing from actors and seeing who we can use in the pilot when we make it! https://www.gofundme.com/f/maddox-tv-series-pilot
How should I go about creating a resume for myself a fairly new VO actor with limited experience? I’ve been doing a recruiting role for a Spider-Man web series as Scorpion villain but that’s about it in terms of VO experience. I’ve been a background actor for the past 4 years. But that doesn’t really help in terms of VO do you think? I’m open to any and all pointers.
If anyone has any links or tips to help with voice acting as male characters in anime for females, that’d be appreciated :) I really want to get into voice acting but I can’t find any good sources or tips to help me sound more male like even tho my voice is already quite masculine but not the way that I like. I’ve researched but all I found was how to sound like female characters as a male. I want to be like Killua’s voice actor(JP) Examples such as: Killua, Ray(TPN)HuaCheng, GuanYue, Levi Ackerman, etc
i just feel like people try to make this a science, when it's really a lottery. we want to feel in control of our careers, so we like to think that the things we do on our own actually amounts to something tangible. but I keep seeing people say "do indie films".... any "indie film" that is even remotely a halfway quality project is going to be released via breakdowns for agents & managers to submit to. which again, is out of our control. any producer not doing it that way doesn't really know what they're doing / and most likely not operating on a professional level. backstage is garbage and casting networks is background and low budget commercial crap. actors access is the only legitimate resource, and even that, on the actor's side, is mostly student films. so where are these "indies that I should be doing" that you all speak of? and outside of taking classes and making your own stuff (because i do not believe expensive CD workshops or even Rep workshops are legitimate, i think they are a money grab from industry people that have no integrity), what else can an actor really do? reading plays and watching movies all day certainly isn't going to pay my bills. I just would really like to know, once and for all, what the hell you people mean what you say "treat it like a business"? cause the only thing that really amounts to progress for me, is doing the auditions my reps send me.... and that's it. and that's just a waiting game, as we all know.
Long time lurker of this sub and have something that I would love to maybe get a different perspective on if at all possible from yall who participate in this great sub. Had a manager who got terminated from her company for reasons I won’t get into, she was great when I was with her! Booked two co-stars with them for major networks this year and also have an independent film that I starred in that should be coming out very soon. I guess I am now in the hunt for a new rep and I’m finding myself being so lost. I got agent blasters on a whim and have gotten a couple interests from that from some cool and not so cool companies, have been doing a bunch of cold emails to different reps from actors who have booked shows that I’ve auditioned for and so on and so on. I really just want sone advice on how to best handle these kinds of situations, I guess it’s the unknown and want some success stories or maybe even the story of someone just hitting the wall. Thanks!
Hi, my name is Oskar and I'm currently studying for my Bachelor degree in sound and music production at Dalarna University in Sweden. I'm currently writing my bachelor thesis which is going to be about how voice actors got affected by the pandemic and if those effects can still be seen. I’ve chosen to go right to the source and I want to interview voice actors and ask them about their experiences. So if you have some extra time in the next few days (Sunday to Tuesday) and want to be a part of this thesis then just message me here on reddit or write in the comments down below. The interview will be around 10 minutes but it can be a bit longer than that as well. The interview will most likely be on zoom but if you want to use any other program like Discord or Teams that works just as fine. Your participation will be anonymous and you can, if you want to, end the interview whenever you want to. I will also ask, at the start of the interview, if it's alright to screen record the interview so I can transcribe it and use it for my thesis. The recording will not be posted anywhere and will be deleted right after the thesis is handed in for examination. However if you don't want to be recorded then nothing will be filmed. Thank you for reading and hope you have a great day!
I'm a fully repped union actor in a major market, I've had about 165 theatrical auditions for co-star & above for network/streaming shows and some films in the last 3 years. I've read for 68 major CD offices with 33 offices giving me repeats, some at 3/4/5/6/7/8/9 and one at 12. I've been pinned 7 times in the last 18 months. I still feel like i'm missing some fundamentals in terms of how to navigate this career. I have a lot of training under my belt but I haven't been in a class in a while due to financial issues / jobs that don't allow me to maintain other commitments. I don't have a professional network established yet. I have some actor friends on my level, sure, but most are not even where I'm at yet, and I lack experienced professionals to ask serious questions and take council with that could actually help me in any intelligent, meaningful way. Every time i post a question on this sub it's always, always answered by arrogant, cocky young kids that don't know what they're talking about, trying to punch down and giving useless answers, and I can't afford a career consult with anybody halfway legitimate because their rates are just grotesquely expensive. If any actual working professionals with integrity exist on this sub, I'd love to connect privately and ask you some questions about my situation / materials / where I'm at in my journey, and figure out perhaps what I can do to take my career to the next level. Thank you.
UK theatre actor here. I was talking with another actor about improv and how much I disliked it in the rehearsal room. She seemed a bit dismayed at this and this not being someone I had worked with before, I felt that she was judging me and silently thought I was less 'free' and probably lesser as an actor. Personally, I find the opposite to be true, that I am never freer to let loose than when working within the guardrails of a script, agreed blocking etc. To be clear I mean this as an exercise in the rehearsal room. In the hands of gifted performers in front of a live audience as an end product in itself, improv is great. I just really don't enjoy it but I'm thinking maybe she is right. I admire those who can throw themselves into it like that, especially when it's early in the rehearsal process when your fellow actors have yet to get a sense of each other 'on stage'. If I can hold back and avoid it, I almost always will. If it's compulsory I will try and throw myself in the best I can but with a cold sweat. I find it becomes about \*my\* thoughts, \*my\* instincts and intentions in \*my\* world, not that of the character. It becomes me the performer with the intention 'oh s\*\*t what on earth am I going to say next?' I personally became an actor because I like having someone else tell me what to say, or if it is my own words, that I've had the time to think about them ahead of time. I just don't find it to be particularly useful especially when you're not in a devising scenario, but maybe that's an excuse because I don't have the talent I think I do. Are there any other working actors out there who feel the fear when called to do improv in the rehearsal room?
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