Hey gang, so I'm on the search for a boutique agency in the UK. I currently have a commercial agent and I'm part of a coop agency, this year has been quite a good year in terms of progression and the jobs ive managed to book so im fortunate to be able to take the time throughout December to renew my marketing materials to hit the new year running and send out some emails and apply for representation. One of main goals of my career for 2023 is to find an agency that i can have a proper positive relationship with, who i can talk to about what i can do to improve my casting chances and what jobs to take/turn down if i find them byself (i just finished a job that nearly broke me, it was an aweful production, if i had an agent i feel i could discuss it with maybe i wouldnt have taken it...). Im doing my own research as well but id love to hear from fellow actors what agents they have/have had good experiences with, who feel theyve been treated well and they've got good auditions for TV or Film roles, as this is my preferred chosen area. Thank you so much in advance for anyone who is willing to share this kind of information :)
Hi team, I had a little studio that worked, but my Mum got a Stage 4 Cancer diagnosis, so we moved closer to the hospital. I WOULD NOT CHANGE THAT DECISION EVER, as we are only 20 minutes from the local hospital. I really need help. I stopped doing any work, as the ONLY house I found (and was accepted into) is on a train line. EVERY single room has multiple windows...all the closets , toilets, every room has windows. My Mum has said we should move so I can continue to work, but,,,, really???, No, can somebody give some ideas to make this place work? I will gladly give up work so my Mum is close to the hospital. However, If we can make it work...AMAZING. Thanks in advance everybody...xx
My town as a haunted house that is one of the more well known places of the town. There are two parts of the haunted house/asylum which is the Ghost tour in the main building and the haunted house in the side building. Would putting scare actor on a resume as experience be good or in this case would it not count as part of a film? Wanted to know if it'd count. Thanks!
Hello, I am a UK based actor and new to the industry. I am undergoing my first paid role next month. I requested a contract to pass on to my agent and one of the producers responded saying: “We don’t have a contract prepared for your agent.” I think they maybe have misunderstood and thought I wanted a contract for the agent but I just want my own contract. Not sure what to reply as I don’t want to come across in experienced. Any help would be really appreciated
I did the talent link on actors access and I received a message from someone saying theyre interested in representing me. What do I ask, how do I know if they're a right fit for me?
I signed with Evolution Talent Agency about a year ago. This is my first agency, so I’m fairly new to this. Honestly, I’m a bit frustrated because 99% of the time they only send extra roles. The rest is basically up to me to go on actors access and pay them I believe 20 percent for non sag, and 10 percent for sag. The way I got signed was with an audition for them. They made us all read a Sears script, which seemed pretty stupid for film and television to me considering there was no way to really gauge emotional depth from a 3 sentence sears commercial script. Afterwards they signed me, and just threw me a two year contract with no formal meeting or even a brake down of what it means to sign with the agency. Fast forward, I’m kind of at a point where I feel pretty frustrated, because I don’t get what’s the point of being signed by an agency just to submit to extra roles that I could’ve done myself. A brief history and background for myself, I’ve edited for Mr.Beast. Won a Best Visual Effects award for my first film. I somehow impressed the lead sound designer of the Twilight Saga, who actually worked on my first film film. Also went on the Red Carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Before the beast channel I kinda hit a crash and basically built my reel from the ground up. Don’t mean to sound like a glorified douche, just wanna show I’m passionate about things. Just wanted to know from other actors if the whole extras thing and barely any auditions is usual. At this point, I don’t feel like this is an agency I can really advance my career with. And would love feedback on what I may need to do better.
What does it mean to be a “technical actor”? How does this compare to, say, and emotional actor? What is the opposite of a technical actor? Are there certain advantages to being a “technical actor”? What kinds of projects and work would “technical acting” be more suited towards? Thanks everyone!
I have a question about (and for) Asian actors based in the US and UK. Have there been instances where you got casted for an Asian role but it’s not your ethnicity? For example, the character is supposedly Japanese but you’re Korean. Does that happen a lot? How do you feel about it? If this is inappropriate, please feel free to delete this post.
I have little to no reel footage. I have a small bit of footage that I made from a short film project I shot on film that I am in. I have headshots from modeling and collaborations I have done. I've been applying to all sorts of projects on backstage and actors access, i get auditon requests, and then crickets. I know it is the nature of the biz. But I really would love to land an agent for the sake of representation. I have a list of SAG agents I would like to send my headshot/best self tape/very limited reel to, but is it even worth it to do? Do agents entertain new actors with little to no experience/reel footage?
I’m just curious what you guys think are the more common/more competitive actor types? Like gender, race, size, etc. I think there is a proper word for it but it’s slipping my mind! I know it is competitive for everyone, but I would assume a 22 year old women would have a harder time booking roles than say a 55 year old? Curious on all your thoughts!
I currently live in Columbus, Ohio and am looking to try applying to talent agencies for acting. Does anyone have any experience with the Helen Wells Agency or Heyman Talent agency? I can't find many reviews of them online besides the few that are on Google and the majority of those are from years ago. I was also trying to check out PCG Talent but again, their Google reviews are from years ago, and it's hard to find out anything else about them. They have a website, however, they don't have a FAQ section nor do they give any information on how to apply or what their process is; just a contact form and that's it. If anyone here is a new/small time actor residing in Columbus, OH, do you mind sharing any info you have on these three talent agencies, please? I just want to hear honest experiences, so anything anyone can share is greatly appreciated. Also, if you are from Columbus and used another talent agency outside of these, please do share!
Beginner actor here that will be taking acting 1 at HB studios. I wanted to take an extra class or two. For those that went to HB studios or any other acting company what were other acting classes you took or would recommend me to take?
Is anyone familiar with minimum pay rates for equity actors at a LORT theatre? My daughter has a role on a non-union contract in a show running through the end of the year at a LORT "B" theatre in one of the unnamed cities. The casting calls all listed $1008 per week as the minimum pay, but she took a non-union contract so she gets significantly less. But some of the equity cast has said they don't get paid that much either. We'd like to understand equity pay a little better to see if it makes sense to join before her next role. I feel like SAG has been easier to understand... (she's eligible but she's held off joining while she builds her resume, and non-union actors on a SAG set still get paid well). Does anyone know the ins and outs of AEA?
I've always loved acting since being in a few short films as a kid during summer camp, being in a few theatre productions in elementary, and taking drama class in high school. I haven't formally taken acting classes yet, nor have acted since high school. I am 22, and live in Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa isn't known for being a great place for actors, as compared to Toronto and Vancouver. Yes, there are a few places to take acting lessons, however, there isn't really much. Toronto has great acting classes, and Toronto acting classes tend to be better, and have a better outcome for actors. I currently work a 9-5 job making 70K. I have over 20K saved. While I am currently satisfied with my job, I don't see myself in that career path for the rest of my life. I've always loved Toronto, and always wanted to move there. I've always had a dream to pursue acting professionally, which I haven't started yet. I'd be opening to leaving my job, and pursuing acting full-time, if I am able to money from it. Should I move to Toronto, take classes there, where I have a better chance at landing roles? This would be a higher risk, but the potential reward would be greater. Should I stay in Ottawa, and take weekend/night acting lessons, where there isn't a big acting scene? I would still keep my current job, but I will be harder for me to land roles. I want to start acting, but I don't know if I should stay in Ottawa, or move to Toronto?
I've been thinking about trying out voice acting and I've been trying to get past that "hating my own recorded voice" phase. However, my voice is kind of a unique tone so it's been hard I was just wondering, are there any voice actors out there with voices that are similar to mine and if so, can you tell me about them? I know this might be a weird request, but I feel like hearing their performances and broadening my understanding of my voice might help me get over this anxiety and I just don't know where to start looking Here's a recording of my voice for reference [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81xLFGhOMMA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81xLFGhOMMA) Anything you can provide me would be appreciated
I just started seriously pursuing acting in January. In an effort to have a best package possible and start off on the best foot so far, I've been taking a steady stream of classes and just got updated headshots from a great/well known photographer in NYC; the training has added some bulk to my resume. The biggest issue is that I can't even book a student film to get credits for my resume, and therefore build a demo reel. I have a couple of self-tape clips for my Backstage and Actor's Access. I've had several auditions from Backstage, and even made it all the way to final call back for a lead in a short film that came down to another actor and myself (losing that one hurt, but we trudge forward!). I also booked a lead for a student film off of Backstage and was invited to film in NYC, but got ghosted so that fell apart. Overall, I'm trying not to get down on myself and keep going, but I just keep thinking that if I can't even land a student film, how can I even stand a chance? Thank you for listening/any words of encouragement or advice!
I have casting network but believe I can submit with the free version. There's a cyber deal at $59.9 shall I get it? I believe there's no way to submit without it or am I missing something? I know there's actors access but I believe we have to pay to submit too? Any cyber monday deals on that one? ​ I'm in miami, florida, non-union. Just want a platform that gives me opportunities.
Question ya'll about Slate shots on actors access. I'm trying to find where to put my general slate shot, would that just be under media? and if so, is that a performance video? I had been advised against individual slate shots for each headshot (both arguments make sense to me tbh). Ive been able to book some good work without it, curious to see if there'll be an uptick. Just can't find where to put this thing. Cheers ya'll!!
Hello~ I was just curious to see how fellow American actors are doing in London? I was interested in getting some training there, but wanted to know if some of you stayed in London afterwards. How has your experience been? Has it been difficult to get opportunities (film or theater) as an American?
Hey yall! I am an actress but have decided to also start making my own content. I am currently working on my first short film. This story will center around mental illness. The story starts when a woman finds a box of letters buried in her garden. Throughout the film you can see her spiral. I used my galaxy s21 ultra camera, ntg2 shotgun mic, ring light, and davinci for editing. I'd love any feedback!
Hello everyone! I hope you are all well. I have a question about networking. I managed to get few days as a background actor in The Crown season 6 and all I want to do is to have fun, learn as much as possible and to expend my network. Do you know any tips on how to give your details to the producers or director without sounding desperate and annoying? How can I maximize my chances of getting noticed by the decision makers and giving my contact details to them and hopefully getting a speaking role in the future? Best wishes, Alex P.S: I am on Spotlight and I don't have an agent right now. I am currently trying to find a new one.
I'm thinking of practicing voice acting to be capable of copying the voices of friends and family. Can you do this as voice actor? If yes, did it come intuitively after practicing voice acting after a while or did you need a mindset/method switch to achieve it?
There are two things that come to mind to me, many years trying (with varying success) to make a career in acting that I *wish* someone told me when I left college with my theater degree: 1 - The moment you give yourself a timeline for success you are setting yourself up for disappointment -- acting is a process, a journey that has its crazy share of twists and turns, up and downs. Give yourself some kind of chronological timeline ("I want to have my first TV role by 24" or something like that) hobbles you. (It's so tempting, too--I went to NY before LA and was so frustrated that my contemporaries were all getting TV and Film roles before me, like they were winning some kind of race.) I got this advice from a working actor in a waiting room and it really stuck with me. Your path is your path. If other people you know are working, be happy - that means people are working and there are jobs out there for all of us! 2 - Odds are that what you are feeling emotionally as an actor in the scene is really close, at its core, to what the character is feeling. There was a really great documentary on the making of *Portrait of a Lady* where Barbara Hershey was waiting for her scene to get set up. It was in the middle of the night and it was freezing, and they were making it rain--it was miserable, and all her co-stars and crew were warm, dry and having much better night. She felt lonely and excluded and cold and frustrated...just like her character. Mamet points this out in several of his books and, at my friend reminded me that the Meisner technique echoes this. So, whenever I get frustrated or anxious or confused when dealing with scene, I give into those emotions / pressures and let it inform the performance. That awareness has helped me a lot. Curious and grateful to read what you would share with your previous selves!!
Hello all! My name is Matt Strauser and I came to shamelessly beg for your vote. I am an actor around the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Recently, I was nominated for “Best Supporting Performer” by Dallas Broadway World for a role I played in Plano earlier this year and it would mean to world to me if you could take a second to shoot me a vote. I think the award would be a step in the right direction for my career. To vote, all you need to do in put in your email address and when you’re done, open the confirmation email. The website can be kind of scammy, so if you hit the wrong button and it asks for your credit card info, go back! You don’t need to do all that. When you’re done, please shoot me a DM so I can thank you personally! Thank you! [Vote Here!](https://www.broadwayworld.com/dallas/voteregion.cfm)
When you approach a role as an actor there’s a specific mindset you just have. 1) this isn’t a passion project for a film studio. They don’t spend millions of dollars on passion projects. The studio wants to make money 2) casting directors want to know if you’re talented but they also want to know if your bankable. 3) if you go the student film route, you get student film results. Work with professionals who have been in the trenches and have seen first hand how things get made. Take their advice instead of shitting on it. Don’t approach a Director or Producer like you’re gods greatest gift to the industry and they’ve been waiting their whole life for you to magically walk into the room and blow their minds away. Sure, command presence, but listen. When I get hired by one of the biggest companies in the world, I go through several interviews. Process of elimination. I have to prove to them I know what I’m talking about. Same as an actor, you could be a talented actor, but are you right for the team? If you treat this like a hobby, then we will know. If you create work that isn’t professionally shot, or the other actors are terrible, that’s what the audience walks away with.
Hello! We're looking for a voice actor to record a voice-over for the cinematic trailer of our steampunk-themed indie game. This is a paid gig, and we are open to hearing your proposed rate. But since this sub requires us to post compensation terms - as a guideline we're happy to consider $25/hr a *minimum*. More info about the role, and a way to submit your info to us, are here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXvWCWvw0bNuW7pP2HgJEXmFfOjxxxlOY065YIkYWYDlKOUQ/viewform Thank you for your time!
To all of you who have an actor website, how did you decide which host and/or platform to choose? I used to have Wix. But they changed plan pricing and algorithm, so I dumped them. I'm now in the market searching for a better, professional hosting and domain. But there are so many to choose from! I did try looking on a few of my actor friends' websites, to see if such info was at the bottom somewhere. But couldn't find anything because of VPN security whatnot. There's Zyro (that's apparently THE actor host/site), Weebly, Google Domains, Blue Host / WordPress, WP Engine, IONOS. Each with competitive pricing and annual terms ranging from $13 and $25 /yr. Please and Thank You :) :) :)
As a marketing mascot and fully costumed character, I've done a lot of work for internal corporate and public commercial spots over the past 10 years, with a video resume and many satisfied clients. I can multi-task and am willing to do many types of projects like motion capture and puppetry, anything to use my existing experience as a character performer. The crew sections of the casting sites I've checked out (actors access, backstage) seem focused on the sound and lighting type of work. While I've had some interest from representatives I've spoken with, I don't have a desire to do commercials showing my face. What I am asking advice for: What is the best way to present myself to make the selection process easiest for casting directors and stunt coordinators? And how should I go about this conversation when speaking with a representative or an agency? And how should I translate my previous industry experience within conversations with agencies? Any and all advice is appreciated. I don't know where else to post this so feel free to redirect me if you know of a more appropriate spot, thanks for reading!
You might be wondering "WHY GACHA???" Well because for the celebration of Mandela catalogue volume 4 I want to make a similar horror video to the Mandela catalogue series. Soo yea Also the voices i need are 2 boys
I am NOT an actor, but I’ve always thought it’d be fun. I’ve never been able to keep straight faces with my family or in awkward situations. When I was very young, my parents brought me to a cereal commercial audition, but little me could not stop laughing in the face of whoever was trying to give me my lines. Years later, I actually became the lead role in my elementary school play (I do not know how). And now, in my high school days I asked my family if I should get back into trying to act, and they all said, “no, you laugh too much, you can’t even keep a straight face now.” And it was true! But, now I’m curious if any of y’all ever had a similar struggle when it comes to laughing or smiling, just curious.
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.
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. ​ For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
I 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?
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