Looked through the past posts on this but haven't seen reviews on Lesly Kahn, Margie Haber, or Stan Kirsch in the past year--I was wondering what people's perspectives on these studios were, especially the zoom versions of the classes, and if there's any other studios that would be worth checking out for an on camera actor.
It seems like if women don't get their big break by 25, they have no chance.
***What does it mean to be an actor in the modern age of social media and content creation?*** That's what a new video podcast I'm working on aims to figure out! It's called The Digital Actor, and we're going to be going over all kinds of things like TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch from an Actor's POV and how we can use these platforms to get ourselves and our work out there. Find the introduction right here! [https://youtu.be/qjoUVXTCRoA](https://youtu.be/qjoUVXTCRoA) It's also available most places your podcasts! Just look up "The Digital Actor."
I have done alot of research and have yet to see an openly lesbian/only liking girls actress who wasnt butch/masculine or with short hair who was extremely sucessful or well known. I am very feminine but a lesbian. I believe i have acting potential I’m not out out yet but close friends and some family know but no public gf. Should i keep it this way until i land some gigs. Acting is truly the only thing i have ever wanted to do in my life and if that means hiding in a closet for 5 years to get there so be it. Honest advice only! Thinking of pretending to be bi as that seems to be less of a career killer then lesbian
i'm new to LA and in my early 30s. i feel like my entire life i've been surrounded by amateurs who don't take it seriously at all, and in turn make me feel like something's wrong with me for taking it seriously. i have low tier reps and i audition semi-consistently, pins, repeats from casting, etc. I was accepted into a master class with a reputable scene study teacher in LA and i'm starting that in September so i'm extremely excited to hopefully be around actors that are ahead of me, to get to watch them perform, learn from them, and hopefully develop new friendships. I really want to find other actors around my age, or older, 30s / 40s / 50s that are serious about their craft, rehearse on a regular basis, do all the things your supposed to do on a regular basis. all i seem to find are really young people / people that prioritize going out and getting fucked up and / or basically everything else EXCEPT working on their craft. basically people that call themselves actors but aren't actually actors. it's honestly incredibly disheartening. If i had the money i'd take classes 24/7, but i don't. So I need to be careful how I spend it and be specific about the choices I make / things I do / people i surround myself with. I found a group the meets regularly, but it's primarily a writer's group, and even the actors there are not really at the same level where they have reps and are auditioning for things, and there's just such a big disconnect, not to mention bitterness and resentfulness from them regarding the business. these are not the kind if people i want to surround myself with! i just dont know how to find serious people! Does anybody have any ideas for meeting likeminded people who take it seriously?
Hi, I don't know if anyone here is aware, but New Brunswick has no Media Industry. There's no TV Studios, no Voice Houses and no Movie Productions. It's all mostly independent stuff and it doesn't seem like the big Media Groups here (Stingray, Acadia Broadcasting, Maritime Broadcasting) are interested in doing anything. There's some stuff in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland but nothing here. Bigger Radio Stations won't hire new folks either, for anything. Is there any real future for someone living in New Brunswick to make a living off of Voiceover, or even in this Remote Age would I still have to consider moving to Toronto or Vancouver for bigger work? I'm thinking of doing a "Dramatic Reads" series where I have fun by doing uber-serious readings of Nursery Rhymes just to get my voice uploaded. I've been doing Voiceover for about 2 years now, though most of it has been unpaid stuff from Castingcallclub. I've been trained by Canadian Actors from Alberta and Ontario (Brendan Hunter and Deb Munro) and I have a semi-decent pro setup I'm just getting used to (Aston Origin in a Sound Blanket Booth, plugged into a Scarlett Focusrite, Audacity as the program). Though I think I need to upgrade it. I've been working at a Community Radio Station (unpaid) doing weather and News Reports since January 2022 and I'm doing my own show there now reading poetry and short stories from Local Authors. I don't get paid for any of this and haven't had a high paying gig in a while. A local animator in Saint John hired me to do VA work in a miniseries he did that will air on TV later this year, I'm going to ask him what other opportunities he thinks I might have now. It was a paid gig, but pretty low (not that I'm complaining). I still have my dayjob. I'm in my mid 30s too, so I'm not quite a spring chicken either. I'm just wondering if any of this has any future to it, or if it's just a Pipe Dream unless I pack up and move somewhere else where there are studios.
This is going to be strange: I'm making an independent low budget horror movie that will contain vignettes showing disturbing things you might come across online. I am looking to hire someone to make a very short clip of themselves shirtless doing a muckbang while crying (I know, disturbing but it is a horror movie after all.) The video can be filmed by the actor on their phone. I can offer $50 plus the cost of the food. It would look something like this: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5KzAZsxyY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5KzAZsxyY) Looking for someone in their 20s/30s who is bigger. I can offer more information on the film/my background upon request.
Hi! 20 year old actress here, relatively new as I only started acting about 3 years ago. I tend to usually only get small auditions, which is kinda a bummer because I find them really hard to do. (Though I'm still grateful to get anything) They usually are only 1 to 2 lines, and barley any directions on what I'm supposed to do before or after i say my line. My question is: how do I do a good audition with the little material that I'm given?
I keep seeing all of these actors that also are learning stunt work and I feel like I should probably do that? Is it important/detrimental to a budding career to not learn gymnastics? Also, any recommendations of good gymnastics studios for actors in LA?
I am a 13 year old content creator for Youtube and I need voice actors for my project. I'm looking for a person to voice a 36 year old named Norman Hunt, he is in a depression and normally talks in a very soft and slightly deep voice. He is a detective and does research on any unexplained phenomena for people. More info on the character will be given if you comment and ask to work on my project. If you want to know about other things I do, here's a link to my channel: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAzrY0DLqhKBv59JhCabnA](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAzrY0DLqhKBv59JhCabnA)
Here we go, so ivebecame more invested in acting about 2 yeara ago, aiming to make it my life instead of a hobby and im currently enrolled in a Dramatic Arts school (college but for theatre purely not american so idk how to better describe it) The school has given me some contacts and alot of knowledge so far and i personally believe im becoming a decent actor little by little. However ive also been registering myself in casting bureaus and firstly they never allow me to put my specific ethnicity in. Being from Western Europe theres large groups of Turks, Morocans, Surinamese, Afrikans etc but the biracial community is quite small. And there frankly arent alot of light skinned afro-europeans. Each time i get sent a audition or a request for a selftape its always for characters that are either arab hispanic or african. I don't really look Arabic or Hispanic and have no cultural ties with em. And im often too white to play a black character or to black to play a white. I find myself in this weird grey area where i only have a small percentage of what i can actually take on. It might be just in my head but does anyone has any advice on how to navigate through this industry as a Black/white mixed person?
I am in school to be a chemist, then I wanna go to a Master's program for a cosmetic chemistry degree, but ever since I was young, I wanted to pursue acting, and I just finished my first gig as a background actress. Am I able to do both? And has anyone done something like this having a full time job but also wanted to do big acting jobs??
Or do they get paid per session? So say for example an actor was appearing in 8 episodes of a cartoon, would they get paid a free for each episode they appeared in or just for as many sessions it took to record all their lines ?
Hello! This may be odd but I don’t really have anyone else to ask. I am a 25 year old NYC based actor. I have been offered rep by both Eris Talent and MAG talent. Very cool but I’m at a loss on who to go with Eris on the surface seems more prestigious but I like that mag has a smaller roster. I don’t have any major credits and my focus is just getting in the room Any experience or insight on either agency js welcome. Also I’m NY based If that helps Thanks!!!
I realize that I've just kind of let myself stop caring about what I look like and that's severely impacted my ability to get gigs. I'm not going to expound on anecdotal evidence, but I have plenty with direct ties to how I appear interfering with my jobs. I'm an efficient and hardworking actor, and sometimes I'm even good. But I never look a way that fits into a director's perspective. I'm losing weight for health reasons and that's going really well. But I need to cut my hair and start doing skincare and dress a little less like a tired punk and a little more like a hireable actor. Unfortunately, being a person of color with frizzy, curly hair nearly always requires some artistic legwork for a director around here to consider, but I'm hoping to compensate. How should I optimize my wardrobe and general look to make myself more viable for dramatic male roles in emerging/experimental work? I describe myself as a kind of scruffy brown guy with facial hair, fluffy almost shoulder length hair, glasses, and a stocky build. I know I need to get better shoes for auditions and start wearing slacks.
What does it mean when they say an actor lobbied hard for the role and how do they successfully do it other than auditioning?
I just wanted other actors' perspectives on this situation, especially if they're part of SAG-AFTRA--this was a major, Union production, featuring huge stars (fuckin' Michael Keaton!), that was finished--it had been TEST SCREENED already! And now it's gone. And most likely won't see the light of day unless people make a stink about it. It just rubs me entirely the wrong way. It's such bullshit, and so unfair, and personally, I feel it sets a dangerous precedent to have such a massive movie become a tax write-down. The cast and crew were promised their work would be SEEN. This shit was finished! I've seen some people go, "that's the biz", but...fucking no? I've been in the biz since 2006 and no, nothing like this has ever fucking happened. The closest thing I can think of is the scrapped Wonder Woman pilot, but even then, television pilots are designed to be uncertain. Actors on them know that going into them. This was something that was supposed to be a guaranteed release. And I'd bet you any kind of money that its lead, Leslie Grace, turned down opportunities that would've conflicted with "Batgirl", and her future in the DCEU. It is stupid. Outrageous. And I just want to find people that angry about it. Because I'm honestly fucking pissed.
I know the whole union vs non union situation is pretty complex, I've asked alot of people on both sides and they all given me different answers. So I just wanted to ask those who are in the union, once your apart of the union can you only do union work or are you still able gigs that would fall under nonunion like freelance work and buyout work (like anime apparently)? Because I've heard there's different types of union status of to accommodate all types of actors but I've haven't been able to 100% verify the validity of that statement.
So just recently I realized that this might be a trauma response. I know a lot of people feel shy while performing. But this one is somehow different. Do you know those school performances where you had to pretend you were someone else and act with someone else as you are an actor? Man, that was/is unbearable to me. I feel so ashamed that I froze. I just can't go on, I’ll laugh, I’ll say sorry, and then be replaced by someone that could do that. I mean, I could make a toast no problem, even a presentation. But when it comes to acting, as I said, I pretty much can't go on. A huge feeling of shyness washes me over. I feel like I’m being stupid. Does someone else feels like that?
I got two offers from agencies in Denver and don’t know which one to sign with. I am a fulltime actor and modeland Wanted to get anyone's opinion on Wilhelmina Denver and how good they really are. I know that Wilhelmina Denver is only an affiliate/satellite office with Wilhelmina International (which is the huge modeling agency brand) so I wouldn’t really be a “Wilhelmina” model, but I might have an opportunity to jump over if they ever scout me from Denver or something. Wanted to know how good they are at actually getting their talented jobs and stuff. The other agency I got an offer from is The Block Agency/Maximum talent. They have offices in Denver and Nashville and so I apparently would be submitted for jobs in both those states as well as states in between Denver and Tenessee (like the south and middle states). The added perk of them is that I would be able to submit for Atlanta film/tv/commercial. How good are they? Do they actually have a lot of contacts and do really well? Do they get their talent jobs?
Hey guys! So I just made the move to New York (yay!) and I’m looking into acting classes here. One that I was looking at is Actors Access, specifically the fast track program. Has anyone here done that program? Would you recommend it? Alternatively, what classes would people recommend? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, especially just on next steps on getting into the industry. Thank you guys!
On Apple TV+ actors have profiles kinda like on IMDb just less detailed and WAY less editable. It’s almost like they just appear. Anyway, my little cousin is an actor and somehow 2 different profiles have populated for him on Apple TV. His mom asked if I can try to figure it out bc I’m more “tech savvy.” And because he a new show on Apple TV+ JUST came out and he’s in it! But it’s not showing up on either profile, and his profile isn’t showing up in the shows cast (show is Amber Brown) and we think this might be why! Here’s the link to one of the profiles (this is the one we want to keep!) [https://tv.apple.com/us/person/beau-hart/umc.cpc.6vf5pzgec9s4ubc009d21ikkc](https://tv.apple.com/us/person/beau-hart/umc.cpc.6vf5pzgec9s4ubc009d21ikkc) And here’s the second one, the one we’d like to combine w the one mentioned above! [https://tv.apple.com/us/person/beau-dylan-hart/umc.cpc.6gybffn2jwwujmlq7plfx6d13](https://tv.apple.com/us/person/beau-dylan-hart/umc.cpc.6gybffn2jwwujmlq7plfx6d13) Does anyone have ANY insight on this?? I’ve been able to find 0 resources on Apple TV’s site any really anywhere on the internet. Pls let me know if you know anything!! Thank you!!!
For me I have met a few at various cons * I met Veronica Taylor (the original Ash Ketchum) twice at SC Comic Con (2017 and 2022). She is one of the sweetest people I have met at a con. She loved my James impression when I first met her and she talked to me as Ash and May. She even recognized me when I saw her again this year. She is always happy to chat and even though she has not voiced Ash in almost 15 years, you can tell she still loves the character and the impact Pokemon has had on everybody. * Jason Marsden (Max Goof, Haku, Kovu, Tak, and Binx to name a few) was at my local con back in 2019 and had a panel with Tom Bancroft. He is super funny if you ever do get to meet him and I got him to sign a Max Goof print I ordered from Tom Bancroft. * Luci Christian (Uraraka and Nami) is another favorite I have met. She was at SC Comic Con last year and was more than eager to sign a digital drawing I made of Uraraka. She literally is Ochako in real life, she's just as sweet, positive, upbeat, friendly, eager, and talkative. She will love to chat with you for a while if you are too meet her. Definitely another actor I would highly recommend meeting * John Ratzenberger (Yes, that John Ratzenberger, the voice you hear in most of the Pixar movies) was an honor to meet, being a HUGE Pixar fan. He was happy to talk and answer a few questions at SC Comic Con this year. I even brought the Mack toy I had as a kid and got him to sign it, since Cars was my favorite movie growing up. * Last but not least, Kenny James (vocals for Bowser since 2005) was also at SC Comic Con this year. He has quite the sense of humor and told me about how he got the role. Also, he's with us all int the fact that he is not pleased with Illumination's casting for the Mario movie, saying it was, in his words, "a way to put butts into seats" and the only choice he was kind of ok with was Charlie Day as Luigi.
I know people always assume that booking the role is the only way you really know you're doing well. But not booking a role doesn't mean you are a bad actor (as it can come down to so many other factors) so how are YOU able to tell you are doing well regardless of bookings/jobs? What makes you know you are on the right path? Small ones for me: - getting auditions from the same casting director(s) over and over again. - my agent tells me she's excited to send my self tape in once she watches it, or just compliments it overall. - seeing your agent hustle for you by getting you big auditions (they believe in your talent and work ethic to handle such a role. It took some time before my agent started giving me bigger roles aside from commericals once she saw my improvement) - CD's ask you to audition for another role within the same show/film (they like what they saw but they want to see you try a different character to see if it matches you better) - getting a lot of hold/pin avails (although this was nicer pre-pandemic before they started throwing them out all the time as a covid safety thing) - being impressed with yourself. (I'm quite hard on myself so when I'm impressed/entertained by my tapes, I take the self validation as a win and a sign of improvement.) - my mom tells me :)
So I quit an acting class I had been taking for the past three weeks. There are two more weeks, but I decided to drop out. This is an acting class at the studio, and it was about $600. It was 10 classes in total, so, I finished $360 worth, and I’m wasting $240, but also I’m gaining 12 hours (the remaining 4 classes of 3 hours) to possibly make the better use of. I don’t need to feel the guilty, right? In the past, I always felt I cannot quit what you once started. But it was because I wasn’t paying for it. My parents were paying for it. So I always felt I had to complete it. But this class, I paid for it by myself. I earned money by being an actor in films, and I paid for the class from the money I earned for myself. Therefore, I don’t need to be filled with a sense of guilt. What do you think? Also, I wonder if normally people discontinue the class in the middle generally.
So this is along the “usual questions” line. Similar to “how do you balance a consistent income and also work as an actor.” My question is, how do you bring up you’re a working actor during the “day job” interview process? What did you say and when in the process did you mention it? Did you mention it at all?
I think Geraldine Page was a hell of an actress. Why do you agree or disagree?
Usually animated movies by Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks star popular actors in film and television like Tom Hanks, Mike Myers and Robin Williams (RIP), while big name voice actors like Tara Strong, Jim Cummings and Rob Paulsen are mostly regulated to supporting characters. Granted, that's starting to change with Colleen O'Shaughnessey, the voice actress for Miles "Tails" Prower from the Sonic the Hedgehog getting top billing for the second live action Sonic movie and veteran VAs like Kevin Michael Richardson and Charlies Martinet having starring roles in the upcoming computer animated Mario movie by Illumination, but overall, how do big name VAs feel about not being the main cast of animated movies? (Though I did hear Billy West criticize studios who cast celebrities for their fame instead of their talent.)
I just thought of this a couple days ago, but one going into an audition word embodying A character or actor during your audition process help? No I’m not saying to plagiarize the role of an actor, but rather think like the character. Say you’re additioning for a psychotic role, would invbody in the character energy of Hannibal Lecter or the manipulative nature of Allison DeLaurentis from pretty little liars etc. If you were trying to be eccentric would embodying a character like the mad hatter from Alice in wonderland or something like that help? Now I am pretty confident, but there are still some lingering self-doubt thoughts that have been internalize. But I also know that I have to jump in headfirst to things sometimes to realize they aren’t that bad. This is my first post on here by the way, I’d really appreciate any insight you have. I’ve taken acting classes when I was in high school, but I wasn’t considered too good because I had a big wall up from emotional immaturity and hurt, that has been a long gone or at least lowered severely. I’ve developed more facial expressions, which I think are probably some of my best “actings” lol idk
Been a voice actor for a few years now and something been bothering me and has me confused, and it's how the hell do certain English dub voice actors get away with acting they way they do (especially on Twitter). Attend a number of acting related classes and marketing classes and they all say the same thing of "Always be professional" "follow Tom Hardy and Keanu Reeves approach" etc and it makes sense as you would definitely wanted to be seen and viewed as a professional. But then I see these voice actors on Twitter arguing with people, insulting fans, saying offensive stuff (Amanda Winn Lee, my god is the definition of unprofessionalism) and just acting unprofessional and yet they keep getting support, roles, and seemingly no punishment whatsoever. And I frankly find it unfair that other people in the entertainment industry has to always be on their best behavior no matter what in order to keep their jobs and yet these people can say and do whatever. And since I'm on the topic I'm just gonna go ahead and say it, the Vic mignona situation.... THAT SHIZ NEED To Be INVESTIGATED BY SOME LEGAL/CRIMINAL justice System IMMEDIATELY. Because my God, I don't care what side your on in the matter but that situation needs to be investigated and everyone involved needs to be investigated immediately. Because the the alleged evil and unprofessional that situation has unearthed about the English dub community has made me never want to be in the same room with people in that industry or even attempt to do anything with anime (and I really do love anime). I'm dead serious, but what do you guys think? Am I being to uptight?
For instance I worked up the courage to ask out the lead role on a TV show (meanwhile I’m just a 20m regular 2 line day player) we was having a lot of giggles & chats & for some reason during one of the conversations she said “maybe that’s why I’m single now” So I got to thinking “hmm interesting” fast forward days over she’s about to get into the Van & my anxiety starts going through the roof so I walked over there to her , waited for her to finish her conversation to finish (still have no idea how I had the balls to say this) & said “hey how long you filming for?” She says “i dont know why you gonna be my tour guide?” My heart rate went up 1000 & I said real smooth like “that depends does it come with dinner” she agreed to this & we exchanged numbers & set up a date for Friday. I’m still in shock felt like we were both the only two people on earth in that moment , & by any means she’s not a small time actor this is someone with almost millions of followers & I’m just like some theater student at community college So moral of this story is If you ever wanna shoot your shot at anybody do it!
I have all my pieces in place. I audition regularly, repeats from casting, pins for major CDs, and I've read for some major roles for major projects. The biggest thing holding me back has always been poverty and depression. The depression is (mainly) due to poverty. But I realize now, that mindset changes everything. Mindset breaks through poverty, mindset breaks through depression, improving my mindset and therfor my energy is what will take me to the next level, and finally break through. So, for the truly successful working actors like winona portman, and other series regulars and above, can you share with us the mindset you carry throughout your day to day life? I'm not talking about training or anything like that. But the way you think about things. The way you see the world, the way you see your life, the way you rationalize things. The thoughts that you cultivate when you wake up, throughout your day, and before you go to bed. Any mental exercises like meditation / visualization / affirmations / imagination-related activities. I truly believe the answer to everything lies within cultivating a limitless mindset, and since i've never been around people that have a mindset like that, I'm working alone with this task. Successful actors: please share how you've been able to cultivate a positive limitless mindset. Thank you.
For example, let's say you don't do any zoom calls, or never show your face. Your logo is something like a microphone or an anime character, cat etc. When people send you the money, it's to "Vague studios LLC". You have a stage name like Blue Danube. When you have to record in person for a cartoon or video game, you wear a mask and helmet concealing your identity so nobody knows who you are. (Let's pretend for arguments sake that their is a hole in the mask and there's no affect on the performance.) Basically, we are pretending that you are the most skilled voice actor in the world. Is it possible to have success while remaining anonymous? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/wcy8e3)
I really want to go to one and the one I have found has a category for film and teaches about on screen acting, script writing, camera work etc. I’ve been wanting to ask my family to if I can of but I’m embarrassed. I aspire to be an actor (Obviously) and this is one of the things holding me back, as well as doubt that I’d even make it. Anyone have any advice?
So let's say an actor is a very picky eater, but they got a role that requires them to get in shape. What would the actor do in that situation?
Hi guys, I'm trying to figure out how to really break into voiceover while already being in the union. I've got a decent resume as a union actor, with a handful of Network TV credits but really want to be able to do more and especially in the voiceover space. I've built a couple professional voice demos, taken a voiceover class at a big los angeles studio, and have access to a professional grade sound booth, but I'm struggling to find work without having a voiceover resume. If I'm only allowed to audition for union gigs...it doesn't seem worth it to join voices or voice123 and those are the only two sites I know of...because I'm told there isn't much union work on those sites....is that correct? Does anyone have experience with this or know anyone who's been down a similar path. I'm a little lost. Any help would be much appreciated.
Hello! Long time lurker, first time poster. I'm very much a beginner and have only taken a few classes but, I just got back from an Audition Class where I was told off for **knowing** my lines? I was told I should have gotten a feel for the character first before learning lines. My idea was to learn my lines first (in monotone - so I could confidently perform on the day/ be easily directable) before developing my character and playing around with that. I had them down so well that I could say them half asleep and was able to improvise - tailor the dialogue to the character if needed. Meanwhile, a couple of people had no idea what was going on in the scene/ kept fumbling their lines but got appluded for it? I feel a little deflated because I've always been told that I need to have my lines (or at least the gist of them) down pat! I also *felt* more confident knowing that I had learnt them, as opposed to the times where I didn't know them and was a nervous wreck. I'm still a novice and really want to become a better actor so, can anyone give me advice on what's the best thing to do after recieving a script?
I'm 15 I'll be doing voice acting and mocap for my game I'm doing it alone because no one's joining And I'm just very nervous on how can I do it I just want my game to be good Idk if I should say it a hobby or not lol
If you've been pursuing acting for a minute, or even if you've been on this reddit, you've no doubt heard the refrain about how hard acting is. There's a thread about it at least every couple of days, something like "Is it possible for me to make a living as an actor? I don't want to be poor!" cue 43 replies. The reason for this is that even if you're not on reddit,--- as an actor you've probably gotten some kind of speech from a well-meaning uncle at some point, or perhaps you're hounded weekly by your parents about your career choices, or you had that teacher who intimated that you wouldn't make it. But what the hell do they know? Well, they know its hard, however, the ways that acting is hard is not equal, and the cliched reasoning is not always the one that becomes the most challenging for actors. So here are some lesser known reason... Lesser known reason #1. It's hard not because you don't succeed, but sometimes you do, but that success often has almost no long-term effect. A "break" is much less common than you'd think. We wish on every star that when we get to work on a big show, or with a big director etc etc, that EVERYTHING will change, but...often very little changes. It doesn't mean it can't be significant, but that's how hard the industry is. You want to arrive at the safe, gated place where everything is going to get easier, but more often than not, you're still in the same hustle, and...the hard part, the same uncertainty. What to do to combat this? Stop believing in "breaks" and simply live in the present with the knowledge that the life of the actor is filled with uncertainty, and likely always will be. Lesser known reason #2 It's hard because your needs change. When you're 20 years old and a sprained knee takes 2 weeks to heal vs 1 year to never. When you can't imagine needing anything but a studio apartment and a plant. When you no longer can survive on Ramen and wish you could see Tokyo... It creeps up on all of us. You may not want kids, ever. You may not need a luxurious life, BUT the fire that burns like an inferno when you're starting as an actor can and will start to dim. I hope it doesn't, and I believe there are truly extraordinary actors who are extraordinary because they keep that flame alive, but at some point...its not going to keep you as warm as you think. So there you are, with very few skills aside from the service industry and...acting, and you don't have many other job prospects if you were to shift your attention elsewhere. Sorry, I know this one is depressing, but its the truth. What may not bother you before your mid 30s, may really upset you later on. What you can do to combat this? Don't wait to develop other interests, skills, even certifications. If another career avenue interests you, invest in it at least a little bit. And, be very smart about saving. Start that spreadsheet early. Lesser known reason # 3 It's hard because the grass isn't... You have to make a lot of sacrifices to be an actor. Those sacrifices may mean that you are among the 1% and a working actor. That's great. However, you can look back on the sacrifices you made and are still making and...it can be hard. It can mean missed weddings. Missed births of nephews or nieces. Missed vacations. You can also become so focused on your career that you stop being relatable to a lot of people. It can mean the loss of relationships. What you can do to combat this? Try to have fellow actor friends who can check you before you wreck yourself. There are some career decisions that have to be made. Some weddings have to be missed, but probably not all of them. Try to find objective parties who can advise you from running away and becoming a career monster, especially if you don't have to. Easier said than done. Lesser known reason # 4 The comparisons get worse. Hopefully you build a resume. Hopefully you have many satisfying experiences. Remember when I said there weren't "breaks?" Well, I lied. For a very small percentage there are. They become stars. I 100% believe you shouldn't believe in that if you can, but those people, if you're around long enough, will be your peers. You'll not only see them land their first big role, with enough time, they will be up for an emmy. Buy a huge house. Marry a famous person you always crushed on etc etc. At best...they're your friends and invite you to shit. At middle- its weird. At worst, its a symptom of your poor mental health. How to combat this? Accept that its part of the business. Don't go on social media. Don't read entertainment weekly. Be happy for those that are nice people and friends. Remind yourself that this business is 100% not fair. Anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts on this. Hope it hasn't been too much of a bummer post! Have a good weekend!
I’ve had several supporting/principal speaking roles in films on streaming services, a BFA from a top drama program, and have worked on many commercials/vo projects. Never thought to explore Canada as I was born and raised in the U.S. and have really only ever worked here. However, I have close family in Toronto and am aware that it’s a fairly large film/tv market. Would it be a good idea to pursue/reach out to representation in Canada? How would this entire process even work, legally? Is this a normal thing that actors do? Or should I just focus on work in the states ?
Hi, i’m 14 and would love to make it as an actress (screen) from any experienced actors/actresses what are some little tips and tricks that make big differences? Thank you
Ive been making the docuseries "the last movie stars", on HBO about paul newman and joanne woodward. Has anyone auditioned for the actor's studio? If you can tell us, how was your audition like and do you think your membership is worth it? Thanks!
You can audition for any character they have. And you can also audition for editing as well! Submit your audition today! https://youtu.be/993RnjxwrFk I don't know for sure, I'm not anyone behind it, I just wanted to advertise/promote it because it needed more exposure. But I believe this is unpaid work. But I do not know. P.S. You can audition through Discord and YouTube. 10+
Just had a co Star role on an ID show. I had a great time and all the cast and crew was very professional, until.. On the second day right before the final scene my costar who plays the murderer (who I really didn’t have much of a problem with although I thought I got weird vibe from him but he overall seemed nice), asked for my number. I was not interested in him in that way and have a boyfriend and asked why and he kept on asking like demanding and it was just me and him in the holding area and I honestly felt uncomfortable and just gave it to him thinking if he text me I’ll just ignore it or some thing. Fast forward to after the set hours later he calls me. I call back as I didn’t add His name in my phone I thought it might be one of the producers or some thing and it was just music playing so I texted him asking if he accidentally called. He then starts texting me asking where i am And if I want to hang out and start calling me not to or three times but five times in a row when I’m not picking up and I’m literally asking him why he’s asking me these questions why does he want to hang out and finally I told him I have a boyfriend sorry and then blocked him. Since then he is calling me at leases five times a day on a no caller ID number. I already told my agent about it and they wrote a professional letter to the production just letting them know about this incident so that they won’t hire him again hopefully and I have let a lot of other actresses know around the area but I am literally so weirded out about this whole situation. I have wanted to so bad slam him in text but I thought it was better to just ignore him and leave him blocked but does anyone else have any advice but what else I could do? Also I normally am that type of girl that has no problem sticking up for myself please don’t give me advice about how to be better about saying no I was really tired and he completely caught me off guard and he was really giving me creepy vibes when he asked for my number.
You can audition for any character they have. And you can also audition for editing as well! Submit your audition today! https://youtu.be/993RnjxwrFk P.S. You can audition through Discord and YouTube. Ages 10+
I’m a UDA/ACTRA actor in Québec, Canada represented by an agent. I have been to drama school but dropped. I wondered how to get my IMDB credits in regards to roles or other experiences in the film world (runner/PA)?
I think we all know that actor who feels a compulsion to post a video or picture on social media every single time they send in an audition for anything. It's like the moment that ring light hits them the think "the world must know that I spent an hour reading commercial copy in front of my cellphone today!" To me an actor bragging about auditions is like a salesman bragging about emailing a potential client who filled out a request form. It's not projecting the image you think it is.
Other than films or shows, where can I go to meet actor friends? I don’t have many and I’d like more!
my friend dm'ed me a capeusa instagram post about an untitled sony series that is holding an open casting call, encouraging me to give it a shot. i know that usually when a studio does it, they're also receiving auditions from actors who have representation (that usually end up getting the role) and as i have none and have never done a self tape before (only in-person auditions) i'm not sure if i should actually do it. has anyone see the call i'm referring to and have any advice for me?
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I'm your buddy Bottie, I was hiding behind the scenes, but now that you've found me I'd be happy to tell you what I'm doing.
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