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Advice on agent sitch needed…

Advice on agent sitch needed…

Posted on Sep 23rd

So - I’ve been asking everyone I know but I think maybe hearing it from a bunch of internet strangers may be the final push I need… UK based actor here, and I’ve been with my agent for a couple of years, since just before the pandemic. In that time the only jobs I have booked have been a couple of voice acting gigs (initially through the agent, and then the director kept wanting me back for other projects, including one Netflix dub), and nothing else. However, my agent is VERY much not a VO agent. I’ve had a few other VO auditions through her, but none of any particular note. In addition, I don’t get that many self tapes for other projects, and those that I do get are mainly commercials. Well paid, sure, but if I don’t book them, which I don’t… I’ve talked with her about keeping her as my main agent, and looking for specific VO representation, but in my contract with her any other work I get paid for I still pay her a share. So my question, Reddit, is do I try and go for VO representation regardless, or search for new rep altogether? I know the previous paragraphs scream “Yes!”, but I haven’t really got much going for me otherwise at the moment, and I’m a white man in my 20s - and there are a lot of us out there, which my mind tells me that my search will be fruitless… Feeling a bit hopeless, tbh…

auditioning advice for musical

auditioning advice for musical

Posted on Sep 23rd

2 months ago I heard about auditions for the musical Oliver! about 2 hours from my house. I got so excited. Finally a role that actually FIT me! Fast forward one month, I'm at callbacks. I get pretty confident because I feel that I'm a little better than the other Olivers. The director sits everyone down and says "listen... We don't have an Oliver...". I was so upset. Was I not good enough? At the end I stayed back to talk to him. He said that they want to wait and see if someone else pops up, and to come to rehearsals as a pickpocket for now (an extra). Every rehearsal I felt like I was being tested. Every song, every scene. Theatre needs a certain amount of confidence on stage and the mental toll this took on me made it very hard. At the end of each rehearsal I would stay back and ask if I got the part. He would say "we'll let you know next rehearsal"... Fast forward three weeks another girl comes in and gets the part. He tells me I would play dodger. It's not that dodger is a terrible role, but I had my heart set on oliver. As an actor, I've been rejected before, but this was different. I felt perfect for the role. I had been working so hard for 2 months just to get it and then some other girl just waltz's in and takes it?!? I was devistated. Some members of the cast texted me asking if I was ok. They too thought I would get the part. The thing is that I really like being there. Acting and singing with the other castmates. being on stage. The assistant director even texted me saying that I'm a good actor, and that dodger's a good role. But he doesn't have fight scenes. He doesn't have his own song. Just... seeing that other girl play Oliver instead of me drives me crazy. What do I do? Do I just play dodger? Do I play hard to get? Do I leave this whole thing all together? Is this even normal? Ps sorry for it being so long

Would the voice actor's allow me to have my non-professional friends guest voice act in my game or show.

Would the voice actor's allow me to have my non-professional friends guest voice act in my game or show.

Posted on Sep 23rd

I am not sure if this is the place to ask, or if I should go to a law subreddit. If I had a project that used union voice actors, and I wanted a friend to have a line or a small part in my project, would that be allowed? Would I even be allowed to VA in my own project?

100th audition today!!

100th audition today!!

Posted on Sep 23rd

I decided in March I wanted to be an actress, so I did everything I could and got signed with my first agency March 26th! I just hit my 100th audition yesterday!!! :) (no vo’s included) I’m so proud of myself. This has been the hardest couple months of my life. I left everything to go to LA for 3 months just so I could train under great teachers. I was completely broke and alone 90% of the time and it almost felt like a waste of time because of how depressed I was, but, this week made it all worth it and I just want to SCREAM FROM THE ROOF TOPS!! I also got an avail!!!! The world is yours & you can do absolutely anything you put your mind too :)))

Any actors in Vegas?

Any actors in Vegas?

Posted on Sep 23rd

This sub says we can make posts about jobs if we are paying which I am planning on doing so. I need two actors for one day of filming (8-10 hours). The film is mostly a conversation piece with a few moving shots here and there. I'm the only crew member since it is not difficult to film, but I really need some experienced actors to help make these characters feel real! This is for my MFA film school application. Here are the characters! Character 1: Musician in their early 20s. Frustrated and worried about their future thus causing them to be in a bad/grumpy mood. Character 2: Talent Agent (Late 20-Late 30s) - A big personality who is very excited to sign character 1 on a record deal. Easily persuasive and convincing. Message me if you are interested! My plan is to either film Saturday October 1st or Saturday October 8th! Edit: I should clarify the title. Las Vegas, Nevada!

[PAID] Female voice for a scene in a short animation, character is an announcer in a TV advertisement (39 words, 30€ negotiable)

[PAID] Female voice for a scene in a short animation, character is an announcer in a TV advertisement (39 words, 30€ negotiable)

Posted on Sep 23rd

Hi! I'm an animator who's working on a short two-minute animation. (The premise of the piece is satire of late-stage capitalism, so maybe a job for someone who is more on the left side of things) The scene that I need a voiceover for is a TV advertisement, with the presenter lip synced to the voice. The short script I've written is 39 words total. The tone of voice should be typical of a presenter/announcer, although not super upbeat and high energy. More calm than that. So think person who reads the airplane safety instructions on board, not a car salesperson announcing a great deal. I'm thinking any American or British accent would work well, although I'm open to suggestions! I haven't hired a voice actor before, so the pay rate indicated in the title is my best guess as to what I should offer. Please let me know if the rate should be different! If interested, my DMs here on Reddit are open. I can then give you more contact details if we end up working together.

Do agents need to be involved in every role for an actor?

Do agents need to be involved in every role for an actor?

Posted on Sep 23rd

There’s this actor I found on a Facebook group who looks pretty interesting for a role I have written. He has a website which has two contacts. One of them is his agency and then a direct contact to him. He also made posts on the Facebook group asking people to ask him to audition for things. Based on this, I was just going to email them and tell him about the role. If hired, I would give him a day rate and ask him to sign a release form. Can this be done or does his agency need to be involved?

Who are the world's best dialect coaches for the American accent?

Who are the world's best dialect coaches for the American accent?

Posted on Sep 23rd

It's a shame there isn't much information about this online. I know "best" is subjective. And for dialect coaches, it's probably hard to say any are the best, because there are probably many who are perfect, and you can't be better than perfect. ​ I guess the best ones would be the ones who are the most expensive, who are frequently used on set for huge movies and TV shows, and who frequently successfully help famous actors achieve perfect American accents. ​ It's hard to know who they are though. There is IMDb, but they often list multiple dialect coaches, and they usually don't say which actors they coached. There are also apparently often dialect coaches who don't show up on IMDb, due to non-disclosure agreements.

Advice

Advice

Posted on Sep 23rd

Excuse my English and if I’m repeating myself. I recently lost a lead role for another actress and today I saw by accident who the producers picked for the role (was scrolling through instagram, saw a post from the director). I know I can’t deal with instagram and shit like that, so I just deleted the app again. But I can’t help to compare myself. The actress they pick is literally what people call perfect. Blonde, beautiful, blue eyes, funny, popular on social media, 2M followers, skinny. I’m here now looking for honest advice on how to stop comparing myself because I feel like I’m my worst enemy ever. I just cried for an hour straight and I’m here now saying that i could never ever compare myself to people like that because I’m ugly, a bad actress, etc. that’s it. I’d really appreciate advices on this. Thank you

This never made sense?

This never made sense?

Posted on Sep 23rd

Over the years I’ve heard a few acting teachers and actors say … You ONLY use technique when things aren’t working.

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Posted on Sep 22nd

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.

Acting BFA essay advice

Acting BFA essay advice

Posted on Sep 22nd

Ok so college app season is starting to heat up and I’m struggling to write my creative statements and essays for drama programs. A super compact version of the idea I want to convey is such: I want to be an actor because I think that it is the most human form of storytelling, but I also think of it as more of a tool than an art form of itself. Actors are to play writes and directors, as pens are to writers, and instruments are for musicians. And I want to become the best pen/trombone/whatever that I can be. Obviously I’m going to make it nicer and include career goals and such, but I’m worried that my philosophy about acting will come off as rude or uninformed (maybe it is, idk) Any advice would be appreciated, very much freaking out.

Question for Toronto Actors

Question for Toronto Actors

Posted on Sep 22nd

Hey guys - I'm wondering if any Toronto talent can give me advice on looking for theatre auditions. I'm a working tv/film actor but my agent hasn't been able to find anything for me and I'm struggling on google. Currently non union. Is theatre still trying to come back from Covid?

Mobilize in support of Mob’s English Voice Actor; Fight for Union Dubs

Mobilize in support of Mob’s English Voice Actor; Fight for Union Dubs

Posted on Sep 22nd

Crunchyroll has chosen to recast Mob’s English voice actor, I think it’s important to rally behind him and other English dub voice actors right now. There were voice actors who reported only making $150 before tax and with no residuals for their roles in jjk0. ​ [A voice actor from Jjk0 movie who was only paid $150](https://preview.redd.it/d822xeksdgp91.png?width=360&format=png&auto=webp&s=a90e0ded623f27d0265d595844f29ca8902a53af) This is appalling and something that shouldn’t be given a pass as Crunchyroll is now owned by a company as powerful as Sony. Also, Netflix a few years ago made a contract on their own accord with **SAG-AFTRA union.** Even Netflix is doing better by voice actors in this regard. Kyle McCarley has tweeted the hashtag **#JustAMeeting** to represent Crunchyrolls refusal to merely meet with the Union and talk about potential future negotiations. I think it’s important to stand up for workers' rights and hashtag on Twitter (or TikTok & Instagram when they’ve stopped limiting comments on it) as much as possible. Also, feel free to use Crunchyroll's customer support form about wanting Kyle back for mob psycho 100 season 3 by talking to the Union. **Tell them you are unsubscribing and won’t watch the series on their platform. Let them know**. Use their resources. This cannot slide. This is for workers' rights. ​ ***Crunchyroll's Support Form:*** [https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket\_form\_id=61515](https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=61515) ​ *Thread from voice actor Ben Diskin regarding the situation and how Netflix actually handles dubs better:* [https://twitter.com/BenjaminDiskin/status/1572671747555729409?s=20&t=\_M7NfYvIEwUzxZ1FLvJvyg](https://twitter.com/BenjaminDiskin/status/1572671747555729409?s=20&t=_M7NfYvIEwUzxZ1FLvJvyg)

Where should I start?

Where should I start?

Posted on Sep 22nd

I know, it’s a really dumb question that’s been asked hundreds of times. But I’m just stuck at a crossroads as to where I should start as a voice actor. I’m 25 and can range from Princess Peach to passionate anime girl #58 and little boy #14, but I’m just stuck. To help with starting, I’m taking acting classes soon to get a good feel for acting in general, but what should I do to start working my way up? Small videos? Commercials? I really need advice!

UK MA vs. Semester/Summer Classical Training - Incremental Value?

UK MA vs. Semester/Summer Classical Training - Incremental Value?

Posted on Sep 22nd

Hi! I'm a working actor (film/TV/VO; represented) in North America, and am really keen on doing some intensive classical acting training in the UK. I've been taking short courses over Zoom from RADA/CSSD/RCS this year, and loving them. I've been looking at the 1-year classical acting MA/MFA programs at LAMDA, CSSD, Bristol Old Vic, but have also seen some varied opinions about whether they are a worthwhile career investment for self-funded North American actors (compared to a full-length conservatory program, or students who plan to stay in the UK and try to get repped after their showcases). I see that some of these schools also have 2-3 month semester or summer programs. Is there anybody out there who did a Semester/Summer intensive, and later went back to do an MA, who could comment on how the two experiences compared for you? Assuming the full-year program is much better, but \*how\* much better? FWIW, I'm 40, getting married next month, and likely starting a family in the next couple of years (clock is ticking) so not sure how many rounds of drama school applications I'll make it through before my life gets significantly less flexible! Debating whether to try to get into a January-start semester program now rather than potentially waiting, but not sure time/money will allow for both if the semester doesn't feel like enough exposure... My partner is very supportive, and would be willing to come overseas, but I imagine the intensity of conservatory training would make things tricky with very young children. Thanks in advance!

American actor hoping to work abroad!

American actor hoping to work abroad!

Posted on Sep 22nd

Hi everyone! Just like the title says. I’m an American actor and I want to work abroad…not in typical settings like cruise ships or theatres. I mean that would be great but I’m specifically looking for something like this- in college I found out about a company in Italy that teaches the English language to children through plays. While the experience sounds incredible the pay is unfortunately very small. I am asking here to see if anyone knows of any similar troupes, programs, or organizations that give similar theatrical education opportunities abroad. Thanks in advance for your help!

Any actors live in Newfoundland area? Is there an industry there?

Any actors live in Newfoundland area? Is there an industry there?

Posted on Sep 22nd

Do you guys get work out there or is it slim pickings?

Non union

Non union

Posted on Sep 22nd

Agents who decide to sign non union actors, how do they go about that? Do they get the standard SAG contract?

Looking for showreel feedback (Meisner trained, predominately film actor)

Looking for showreel feedback (Meisner trained, predominately film actor)

Posted on Sep 21st

Hi Y'all! Not 100% sure on if this is allowed. The feels like it might fit into the 'headshots feedback' category, but there wasn't anything explicitly about showreels in the FAQs or rules. Mods please let me know if there's somewhere better for me to post this! Basically, I'm from the UK and mostly a filmmaker (Writer/director/editor) but I also studied Meisner extensively for a year, and on and off a couple of years since, as well as doing a bunch of theatre/drama stuff as a kid. I enjoy acting, and did so in a bunch of short films, mostly with local film students. Figured I could take some footage and put a showreel together to be used if I'm looking to get more acting gigs in future. So I'm looking for any thoughts on my current showreel! Mostly about the content and structure of the showreel itself, but if anything stands out about performance, or opinions on my type, I'm more than willing to hear that too! Anything you feel is missing? Anything you feel I should have left out of the reel? Are the scenes too long? too short? (I literally don't have any more of Black Mirror, so that's all that's going in!) Only bit of feedback I don't want to hear is 'Get headshots!' I know. I'm working on it lol. [https://youtu.be/QzA9Y25CoZU](https://youtu.be/QzA9Y25CoZU)

Makeup for Coverup

Makeup for Coverup

Posted on Sep 21st

Actors, what makeup do you use to coverup tattoos? Does it last all day? How do you apply it?

Do you think AI and CGI will take over the Acting business?

Do you think AI and CGI will take over the Acting business?

Posted on Sep 21st

Will actors become obsolete?

Newbie Quick Q’s

Newbie Quick Q’s

Posted on Sep 21st

24F. I’m finally pursuing my acting dream. I have 2 big questions. 1. Is being vaccinated a must? I’m a Texas resident and unvaccinated and only had COVID once back in 2020. I just have no desire to get the vax. But if it will help me land roles I will be open to getting it. 2. First time visiting a big time agency in my city, they tried selling me their $3800 5 week course and said I had to pass a mock to then possibly join agency. I turned it down & am now taking an amazing $250 4 week course with an experienced actor :)). So, I’m coming into this alone, no agent, nada. Don’t have a whole lot of money. I find casting calls on instagram. I am wondering if Backstage is worth the membership in the long run? I’m trying to get some experience under my belt and hopefully land big roles soon. Thnx!!! Any other unique tips you wish you had known in your beginning years pls feel free letting me know.

What should i do with my career?

What should i do with my career?

Posted on Sep 21st

Hello everybody! I just finished a 3 year acting course. Even though it isn't a uni, it's still something for my CV. In my country we only have one acting school. People say it's a really good one, but it looks like a very traditional one! I don't know if i want to follow the traditional path of an actor. Regardless of that, I'm looking for a job at the moment. And for me, the perfect job would be playing a character, but not exactly on a stage. I would love to interact with kids or play a funny character... Anyways, my question is! **What jobs can i do with an acting CV that aren't just woking on a acting company?** Thank you so much for reading!

Legit casting call or not?

Legit casting call or not?

Posted on Sep 20th

Found this in my local actors Facebook group. Even if it’s legit… it’s a bit weird. Firstly, it shoots out of my province (it says it covers airfare and accommodation), but why post in my LOCAL fb group? It says it wants the leads from my city but that doesn’t make a lot of sense to me if they’re not going through big casting directors and breakdown sites or agents. Secondly, this was posted Sept 18 and filming starts Sept 25th. It’s currently Sept 20th and tapes are due the 22nd. Booking airfare in that short of time seems rough too. The payment says they need actors to “work on points” which I have no idea what that means, but also once they “sell” the movie we will get paid a daily rate. Aside from the character descriptions I also don’t know what the film is about because there’s no synopsis. I looked up there website of the production company and there is one, but so far they’ve done promotional company videos and state they’re moving into feature films. The Facebook page follows one guy (not sure if he’s affiliated w the company because I can’t find any names anywhere) but he does look like a genuine filmmaker from this province. I don’t know honestly. I submitted because what’s the harm, and asked where exactly in the city it films/have they booked locations, and where the accommodation is. It seems semi-legit if you know what I mean. But cmon, nobody flies amateur actors out of province for a low budget indie for a new production company right?

how do I add nominations/award on my acting resume?

how do I add nominations/award on my acting resume?

Posted on Sep 20th

I'm an actor and I was recently nominated for Best actor award and was awarded in another nomination in a film festival. I'm not sure if there is a proper way to include that in my resume or if I shouldn't add them at all. Any help would be appreciated

What is the charm and mystique of actors like brad pitt, tom cruise, denzel?

What is the charm and mystique of actors like brad pitt, tom cruise, denzel?

Posted on Sep 20th

These actors never relied on physically large bodies to attract attention, these actors are so refined in the way they move, talk, walk and they have so much influence in the industry then you look at the actors now are relying on physicality they seem more like meatheads then actors, like chris hemsworth, will puolter for adam warlock, kj apa, jason mamoa. I have nothing against these dudes my questions is how did guys like brad pitt, tom cruise, denzel gain the trust and respect of millions of girls and especially guys when a lot of guys are looking up to muscular figures.

I really struggle with ruminating after auditions

I really struggle with ruminating after auditions

Posted on Sep 20th

I had an Audition today for a job that pays really well and would help me out a lot. I usually have a sense of when I do really well at an audition and those times I usually am less self critical and tend to get callbacks or if lucky, I get the role. This time I felt like I let myself down because I know I can do better but for some reason I did not. And so I message my actor friends expressing this and it drives me insane when they try to be positive or try to change my perspective and I can be a bit grumpy when they react this way. I don’t like to hear “oh you were probably good or better than you think “ and it just feels like they’re not trusting my judgement that I know I did not do well. I know how silly this sounds and I know it’s ridiculous to get so frustrated and almost angry over how my friends react to my thoughts about an audition that didn’t go well. It just becomes such an overwhelming obsession in my mind until I get a result. I feel scared to be positive about my performance because I want to make sure I’m being realistic about how I performed. I’m not sure if there was much point to my post other than getting it out of my system and as a way to not irritate my poor friends with my rant. Maybe someone can relate?

Genuine Question about acting

Genuine Question about acting

Posted on Sep 20th

Hi all, I have no background as an actor so to prepare for acting I started reading books by Constantin Stanislavski and Larry Moss. Rarely do I ever read books but these ones were so interesting about how they coach actors to reveal their emotions in the scene (essentially make them better actors) I absolutely loved it. However, it made me question if I like acting or the PROCESS of acting. Has anyone been in this scenario? I would love your opinion.

Where to find professional actors

Where to find professional actors

Posted on Sep 20th

I am looking for actors who can film their own short videos and send them to me. Is there a good place to find this kind of professional quality? I have been asking actors on Facebook but the quality is not consistent.

Any actors out there with dreadlocks?

Any actors out there with dreadlocks?

Posted on Sep 20th

i don't have dreads but I have twists in my hair. I am debating whether or not I want them to lock. I like the look of locs, but I worry it would hinder potential roles. truthfully I am growing out a afro and I love it but even that seems to maybe hinder roles, because most black men in film have mostly had low cuts. I see in the new house of dragons show there are black characters who are given locs, I think in the new avatar film some characters have locs as well. to get to the point are there any actors here with locs. have locs significantly affected the acting work you audition for/book?

What is an acting/actor’s profile?

What is an acting/actor’s profile?

Posted on Sep 19th

What exactly is an acting/actor’s profile? What do you need to do? Is it just an headshot of yourself with informations like height, etc. or a video of you from all angles, introducing yourself & saying informations or is it your acting resume with a picture of yourself on it? When agencies tell you to send your profile, what do they mean?

Any experience with MovieLux Artist Management?

Any experience with MovieLux Artist Management?

Posted on Sep 19th

London-based actors! Just received a contract with them which is full of typos. I can't find much about them but they seem okay. Does anyone have experience with them and should I avoid them?

Weekend Auditions - Rant

Weekend Auditions - Rant

Posted on Sep 19th

I want to preface this post by saying that I'm very grateful to be an actor who gets a lot of auditions. But I'm also allowed to be grateful and exhausted at the same time. Is anyone else overwhelmed with weekend auditions? I wish casting wouldn't be allowed to do this. I feel like as actors, we work so hard to get flexible week night jobs, that leave our days open for auditions. And although the new world of self tapes have made it easier to be an actor now then ever before, it's still SO demanding. Sometimes it feels like it's crickets during the week days as far as auditions go. But the minute Friday night comes around, audition notices start flooding in. All with Sunday night and Monday morning deadlines. This weekend I had 5 auditions. I was exhausted. I had to cancel plans to get them all done. And don't even get me started on the 6PM audition notice you get on Tuesday, thats due at 8am on Wednesday morning. I know deadlines happen and this industry is very fast paced, but I would much rather an 8am audition notice thats due at midnight that same day. Whatever happened to having your days open for auditions?

As an actor, what kind of paperwork do you look for on a short film?

As an actor, what kind of paperwork do you look for on a short film?

Posted on Sep 19th

So I getting ready to direct my first "real" short film. I say "real" because it involves me actually casting people and not just asking my friends. It's a really small short film thought as it is really just me with a camera and two actors. However, I do not know the actors personally ( I found them on a Facebook acting group) so I want to keep it as professional as possible. Filming is pretty easy. There is no action or anything. It is a character/conversation piece. All that being said, what kind of paperwork should I present these actors. I also plan on paying them like 80-100$ probably for a days work (still working these things out). I'm assuming I need image release forms, and maybe a location release form since I plan on filming at an Air Bnb. Other than that, is there anything else I should give the actors? Thank you!

How should I use Twitter as an actor?

How should I use Twitter as an actor?

Posted on Sep 19th

I’ve been toying with different social medias to use for promoting things I do like writing or performances. I thought that it would be a nice thing to have as an aspiring writer/actor. I have an instagram and TikTok and know how to use those apps. The one that I don’t know how to use is Twitter. I know it’s older, but it’s still a really nice social media. What’s the best way to organically grow and use that platform?

[Acting Question] What is an Actor's Range and Can an Actor Expand This Range?

[Acting Question] What is an Actor's Range and Can an Actor Expand This Range?

Posted on Sep 19th

Hey /Acting, I just had an interesting question that I knew to some extent, but I am just curious to know from the community-at-large about what is an actor's range, and can an actor expand this range at any point in their career? Thanks, take care. I'll be reading for your thoughtful responses. :)

How much do you make only from acting?

How much do you make only from acting?

Posted on Sep 19th

Also, what kind of roles do you get and how many months of the year are you actually working as an actor?

We’ve opened a new theatre supporting grass-root artists!

We’ve opened a new theatre supporting grass-root artists!

Posted on Sep 19th

Hi everyone! My partner and I have opened a new black box theatre in South East London called The Pen Theatre. We opened in January and have already had a couple of amazing seasons filled with fringe theatre, stand up, spoken word, music, scratch nights and more. We’ve loved it, and so have the performers, writers and directors we’ve worked with. We promote process in theatre, so we have very affordable rehearsal rates (only £10 p/hour, the cheapest in London) and have hosted a lot of WIP shows and previews - some of which have gone on to do amazingly well in Edinburgh and Soho Theatre. Always looking to meet lovely people so please feel free to check us out! www.thepentheatre.com (Genuinely trying to support actors and all things theatre related, and we really do want to help, not meaning this to be a promotional post)

Where can I find great (union) actors for my film? Do I just keep auditioning until I find someone good?
I NEED HELP : I need some feedback about a event flyer I’m creating

I NEED HELP : I need some feedback about a event flyer I’m creating

Posted on Sep 19th

I’m going to be doing a Q&A webinar this week and I’m currently working on my flyer. Everything is very last min. I’m having trouble figuring out my text to add to it. So I turn to anyone who is currently working or aspiring to be a working actor in model. If you are currently working what are three things that you WANT and three things that you NEED the most right now in your career? If you’re an aspiring actor or model and I were able to be able to help you with something, what would it be?

Research question?

Research question?

Posted on Sep 19th

Actors hired to attend funerals, weddings or something similar, what are your stories?

Manager Q

Manager Q

Posted on Sep 19th

I just met with a manager at a big named LA management company—which I was super lucky to get. I really liked them for their realism. This industry is tough, and I feel like so often people speak in grandiose terms of what “success” looks like, and they were very realistic when setting expectations. I jived with them, felt like okay this is a genuine person, and it seemed like they liked me as well. It was through a referral (an actor I had worked with actually reached out to the manager saying they should have a convo with me) so it wasn’t like they had seen me in anything yet. My question is at the end of the meeting, they asked for headshots, some recent self-tapes, and essentially a “let’s see what happens” attitude. No contract, no formal paperwork to fill out (although they did say to add them on AA). Is this standard for a larger management company? Has anyone had experience with an agency or management company doing what essentially feels like a trial run?

Paul Sinacore - SAG-AFTRA Says Boone Helm and B.E.K Are Not Union Productions

Paul Sinacore - SAG-AFTRA Says Boone Helm and B.E.K Are Not Union Productions

Posted on Sep 19th

I just got off the phone with SAG-AFTRA. Neither Boone (or Boone Helm) nor B.E.K are now or have ever been union productions. It's suggested -- especially with Actors Access posts -- that actors check with SAG first before prepping for an audition that is from an unknown CD or seems even slightly suspicious. It also doesn't help that Actors Access and its employees don't seem to give a crap about the integrity of listings (and yes, that includes you, "Chairman" Barnes).

Do you book with Self Tapes?

Do you book with Self Tapes?

Posted on Sep 19th

Getting so discouraged!! Before COVID I was a *working*\-working actor and that was just my job: AEA and SAG-e, I was booked straight for 2 years out of school! I LOVED auditioning. I feel I do really well in the room. I'm mostly in theater, but do small to tiny roles in film and shitty TV. Since COVID? Nothing. I feel like I would've booked some of these jobs or at least gotten a callback had my self-tape been an in-person audition. Is anyone else booking WAY less since the big switch to self-tapes all around? Or is it just me? Wondering if I have lost all talent LOL I've probably sent in 100 tapes. I booked 1 indie film (non-union, cancelled due to COVID) 2 short films (one cancelled due to COVID, one cut my part before filming due to COVID rescheduling) and have had 2 Broadway callbacks (from live auditions, ofc because I never get callbacks from tapes), and 1 callback for a co-star on a non-union series (didn't book). \[I am booking cruise contracts, but that's about it and not really up my alley anymore\] And that's TWO years. Feeling super bummed recently, like no one even watches the tapes? I don't know - are you guys booking the same amount as you were before? Especially theater/broadway people: do you feel like you're still getting callbacks over tapes? Hate to say it, but I miss Pearl studios.... I think it might be that I'm auditioning for more TV/film now than I was before & I'm not really TV/film attractive so I'm experiencing more rejection? Ugh. I don't know. Anyone else? Were you able to fix it?

How do voice actors manage to sound so younger than they really are?

How do voice actors manage to sound so younger than they really are?

Posted on Sep 18th

In animation, most young adult/teenage/children characters are actually voiced by adult voice actors. My question is: how do voice actors manage to sound so much younger than they really are? Guys like Josh Keaton, James Arnold Taylor and Yuri Lowenthal are in their 40s/50s but still manage to voice young kids convincingly. How do they do that?

Getting Auditions

Getting Auditions

Posted on Sep 18th

Hello everyone, I've been interested in acting for a while now. I've been busy with life, so pushed it on the back burner. I've always wondered how to get scripts sent to you, or where to send self audition tapes so I'm reaching out to reddit hoping for some answers! I've done a little investigating and this is what I found - \-getting an agency, but can I just go to one and pay them to send me things? I know some want past work/audition to join their team, but is there any you can pay or just getting scripts without needing an agency? idk I know times are not the same as before (2000's) when you would just see a flier, etc. \-getting subscriptions to BackStage, AA, etc. are these actually worth it? I have no issues investing in my future, I just heard these are a lot of student projects/nothing really serious. great ways to get some work but how can I get the legit scripts, etc. It's just interesting to me because I've seen some interviews were some actors/actresses explain they had no experience but have agents or ways scripts are sent to them. Just never understood from WHERE/HOW. Any help/tips/etc would be lovely. Thanks for your time!

I'm an underaged Voice Actor

I'm an underaged Voice Actor

Posted on Sep 18th

I know the tittle sounds overconfident but hear me out. I(16M) did voice acting work for a summer-job, however I was never officially hired or received money due to my age. I had to stop since the websites I used never allowed for minors to receive employment with guardian approval. Throughout that period of looking for work and providing samples I actually managed to improving my skills, and enjoyed every moment of the process. Is there a way that I can legally continue my work with/without pay to develop my portfolio?

Natural talent for acting, how can I make it a career?

Natural talent for acting, how can I make it a career?

Posted on Sep 18th

Many of my family and friends have always told me that I have a talent for acting and I should use it more. However, I never went about doing this. How do I become an actor, ya know, one of those on the popular TV shows and Hollywood films. I know it doesn’t start there but how could I get there? I also think I have the right look for it, I’m attractive and a tall guy (don’t wanna sound egotistical). Any tips would be appreciated, thanks!

I am a new director/cinematographer looking for collaboration

I am a new director/cinematographer looking for collaboration

Posted on Sep 18th

Hi I am a new director in the LA area. I have directed and produced a few short films and realized i need a lot more experience to get to the next level. So i would like to collaborate with local actors/actress if you need a director to help build your reel. I have full equipment and am available to shoot in the evenings during weekdays and both days of the weekends. Please DM me if you are interested.

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