We're both Asian American actors and I've noticed that she would get the roles that I would audition for all the time. I know I shouldn't compare but its hard not too...
I am trying all types of tips and tricks to calm my nerves but I can’t seem to truly get to a calm state and I feel like it’s affecting my work. I keep letting my anxiety get the best of me and I don’t feel like I’m giving my best performance because I’m too busy trying not look/sound nervous…. Any advice?
Hi. A few months ago I applied to Uarts for acting and I was rejected. My grades are great and my audition went well (so I thought). They obviously don’t give you any reasons why but I think it is because I did not have much acting experience. Is it worth it to try and reapply the next semester? I am currently at a university doing theatre gaining experience but I want to go to a performing arts school where everyone is into art. The school I am at now just has a small performing arts department. I’m determined to be an actor and I know don’t have to study it in college but it is what I want to do. Should I reapply or try other performing arts schools? I feel like if I didn’t get into a school like UArts w a 76% acceptance rate then my chances for anywhere else are pretty much slim to not a chance at all.
Hey guys! I’ve been an actor for some years now, went to college for it and everything, so I’m no noob, but I’ve always struggled with finding monologues for auditions. Now I know how to find just A Monologue, but I want something I can resonate/connect with, something personal. So, if anyone’s willing to give recommendations, I’d love to tell you guys a little bit about myself. I’m a white, cisgender man, just turned 23. I grew up in a (mostly white and religious) small town in Oregon, raised by my parents who got divorced when I was 13. In high school, I found my love for acting, and eventually figured out that I’m gay. I’m very proud of that aspect of myself, but it doesn’t go without the cognitive dissonance from being raised in a religious family/community. (I’m an atheist, if you couldn’t tell) After high school, I moved to New York and went to school for performing arts! Got my degree in acting and here I am. So, with that information, I’d love some monologue or play recommendations. Dramatic or comedic, period piece or modern, doesn’t matter. Thank you in advance! (I also love to play dungeons and dragons if that sparks any ideas)
Currently during this summer, I have been watching many tv shows and movies and got me thinking about if it is possible for a visible sikh male to become an actor in Hollywood in any role such as the lead or a supporting character. I know having a turban is a big hurdle to overcome to becoming an actor in Hollywood, but wanted to know the possibility for one to get a sikh or non-sikh specific(general) role and be successful.
Posting here because the forum for the dreaded Weebly is a little dead. I was hired to do a redesign of an actor's website (on Weebly which I wouldn't have chosen but it's what it's) and it's working perfectly on desktop and mobile but is getting 404 on mobile. I can design things well from a visual point of view but I'm trash at troubleshooting problems like this. SSL is enabled. Any troubleshooting tips or weird things to check for getting to the bottom of it? Thank you all!
I want to become a child actor. I live in Montana. Want to act for Netflix. Don't know how it'll affect my life. I also don't want people to be jealous of me. I have friends and I would call myself pretty athletic. How would acting affect my life?
Hey guys I’m 19 and have just started to try voice acting on Fiverr slowly starting my career. I’m starting to get down when looking at already established voice actors in their 30s or 40s since they’re so far ahead of me. I know I shouldn’t compare because of the massive age difference but I can’t help it. I want to be just like them. I’ve already auditioned for things before and even had one paid job already. I also finished a voice acting course on Udemy and am seeking for acting classes and to hire a studio for a showreel. I wondered if anyone had any tips for this youngster. Thanks!
I grew up in the South in an area where no one ever left their hometown, and as a result went to my BFA program and MFA programs without any real connections (other than to the acting professors I worked under). Despite being told by my mentors I'm just as likely as anybody else to get cast, I just simply don't believe that's true, even if I happen to be better trained/more talented than others. I've only ever landed half a dozen or so callbacks despite a degree from a top 10 MFA program (and I even attended grad school in the LA area), and I've been working for nearly four years. Sometimes if I'm feeling particularly bitter, I'll do some research on the people that actually did get a part, and I'll find out that most of the time they were either (A) spouses/partners/family members of the other actors or directors or (B) they worked under the director in grad school or undergrad. For people who were in the same rut I'm in, what finally gave to where you were getting ANY acting work? Edit: I should say, none of my acting professors are really involved in the industry anymore, which might be my downfall. A lot of them worked in different markets, like Chicago and New York and are transplants to the LA area. Is that really enough to make my degrees irrelevant in LA?
I understand that very few people make a living as an actor. I looked it up and sources say only 2% of actors actually make a living. My goal is to make a living off of acting. I’m not saying I want to be the next tom cruise, but I do want to be able to support myself enough to the point where I do not have to do side jobs to make money. But is it worth it? Should I risk trying to become and actor to make a living, or should I spend my time trying to do something else? What do you guys think, and has acting worked out for you guys?
Hi! Using a throwaway account. I need your guys advice and perspective. My girlfriend has been offered a roll in a theatre play. It is a relatively small production but still a big step up from her normal "semi-professional" theatre performances. The play is about a (straight)couple living apart during covid lockdown, the feeling of longing for one another, breaking the rules to go and see each other. Here is the big issue. The play will involve a sex scene, where the actress preforms brief but real oral on her co-star. My girlfriend hasn't accepted the offer. She believes in the directors intensions - it helps that it's a woman - with the scene but have some doubts about the necessity. Still she is totally in love with the rest of the play and have this attitude that not everything can be 100% perfect. She wants to say yes, but want my approval first. I am quite torn. On the one hand no way I want her to do it, but at the same time I know how happy she is being on stage and how much she likes this play. Even if this is a big career step for her, I am certain her main drive for going through with it is because she believes in the project. I feel bad saying no to her. The director is half famous in our region and does a lot of "artsy" stuff. I'm completely sure that she genuinely believes that it is a necessary part of the story she wants to tell. My girlfriend tells me that it won't mean anything, that it's just a part of her job, that the kissing and caressing is more intimate etc. But it is though to accept. Even if it's part of the job the guy will still enjoy it, she will still share this intimacy with him. And it will happen during several shows including rehearsals. I will most likely say no, but I wanted to hear different perspectives on this from fellow actors.
Need someone to call me and pretend to be my parents to get me out of plans I don’t want to do tonight any takers?
I'm based in Toronto and an ACTRA Apprentice member. I'm in the process of submitting to principal agents, but I've also found myself in a situation where I'm looking for flexible employment. I figured, since I'm union, the rates for background performers are pretty decent, so I was thinking about doing that for a bit as I continue to evolve my acting career. So to do background regularly, I'd need to submit myself to a background agency. My only concern with that is, if I get a principal agent, AND continue doing background work with the background agency, do I have to pay commission to both? Because that would eat up 30-40% of my paycheque which would kind of suck :( Should I just submit to the background agency now, while I still don't have a principal agent, and then remove myself from their list if I end up getting signed? OR - is there a way to submit myself for background work on a regular basis (1-3 times a week) without signing with a background agency? I've seen casting calls for extras sometimes come up on casting workbook and actors access, but it's not often enough for what I'm looking for.
Hello, all. I'm not actor but I do have to push my voice at work all day, every day. I talk to elderly people on the phone who are hard of hearing, and by the end of my shift my voice is tired and the area around my upper chest is sore. Any advice, I would greatly appreciate. Thank you all!
Hello everyone, I've been doing sa work now for a year and have loved every minute of it, however I want to progress into bigger roles, the only issue is I have no money, I have no drama or acting qualifications and I also don't really know what to do next, any help is greatly appreciated
Hello, all. I'm not a voice actor but my job entails I talk to the elderly on the phone all day, every day. Most of them are hard of hearing. By the end of my shift, my voice feels tired and my throat and upper chest area - around my clavicles - feel sore. I'd appreciate any advice you can give me to prevent this and get better at using my voice, without overdoing it. I'm a fan of what you all do! Thanks!
I really want to be an actor and I know a big part of acting is facial expression. I'm taking my own headshots and I'm having trouble with my expressions, specifically smiling and doing a normal resting face. It sounds weird to say i dont know how to smile and that not really it, i just don't know how to force a smile or smile on cue. As for my resting face it is sorta mean looking and makes me look a bit high... i think i'm pretty decent at other face expressions its just those 2, any tips?
Tv production, pm for details if you are interested in auditioning.
I have always been interested in films, and have wanted to be an actor since I was younger (9 or 10 y/o) and I’m 16 now I just feel like the amount of people who want to be actors is so insane there is no chance I can actually do it.
NOTE: I am not a seasoned VA but I've been practicing on my own for about a year. It seems like every time i mention to people that i like to do voice acting, they presume that i can do like all these different celebrity voices. Like, I get that voice actors specialize in doing different voices but for me, I just don't know how to do a lot of impressions. I guess my true question is would that be a requirement to do all these different people's voices in order to be a good voice actor?
I've found myself in a bit of a conundrum. For my previous shorts I'd get in touch with actors directly, sign a contract, shoot the whole thing, then pay them at the end. Now, for an upcoming project with a bit of higher budget, that shoots in 2 months, I've had to talk directly to an actor's agent for the first time. He's waiting for me to send over the contract, and I need to complete the pay clause in it. What is usual setup for an indie short? Is it odd to pay after the shoot? Is 50% upfront 50% after more common? When is the 50% usually paid, right away or really close to the shoot (in my case matters, as that is 2 months away) Maybe it's none of these options, and someone can enlighten me, thank you
I’ve done a fair few of extra work so I’ve experienced the boredom of waiting around for you to be called on set. But I was wondering what the experience is like for main actor/lead on the same set, do they face the same boredom or is their experience a lot different.
Me again. So I've talked about spending over a decade as a struggling actor in LA. I thought it might be useful to some of you to share my thoughts about what I think is the most valuable resource in this "town:" **Film Schools**, which are as abundant as they can be. I'll try not to generalize too much, especially in cases where I've only had brief experiences with them, but I want to contextualize that over the years I probably did over 50+ student short films/projects, from thesis projects to in-class exercises. Here's my breakdown in ascending order of prestige, not worth. NYFA With campuses all over the USA I'm sure NYFA varies widely. My experience was with the one in toluca/lake burbank. I did a couple short films and a thesis. The pro was that the thesis paid, and had a pretty well run set. NYFA has a bit of a bad rap in some circles, but I don't regret my experiences there. They clearly have the money (or the students pony up the money) for equipment, and their program will have older filmmakers, which can be an advantage. They seem to be lacking in facilities to shoot in, and I didn't get an especially favorable view of the culture there, but I'd rate them solidly neutral. Art Center College of Design - Pasadena I did an in-class exercise with their directing teacher who (if he's still there) is somewhat of a legendary figure. They paid me 50 bucks cash for it. I also did a commercial for them which won a student ad award. They paid me 150 bucks cash on the day. Not a ton of experiences to evaluate, but the cash was much appreciated! I gather they're a very technical school, so the quality could be higher than most for reel footage. The Pasadena campus is lovely if you happen to shoot there. I would often be on the lookout for projects from this school. Based on my experience I'd say they're underrated. Loyola Marymount A few awkward auditions made me question the "professionalism" of this film school, but a thesis project I did remains among one of my very favourite projects. I still keep in touch with the director. They have some studio facilities, not too unlike UCLA but not as impressive as USC. I don't have enough experiences to evaluate them in general, so my positive experience is probably skewed. UCLA I did numerous projects at UCLA including senior and junior thesis, (One of them MFA I believe?) and various undergrad short films and some in-class exercises. I actually like the vibe at UCLA a lot and enjoy their campus. They don't have the pressure like USC of thinking they're "the best" and they still have a pretty nice facility and access to a lot of resources. I didn't like a class-room exercise with one of their directing teachers, and thought he was an idiot/dinosaur. I have a more favorable view of UCLA than USC (as you'll see) however I don't know if they deserve to be ranked that highly either. I would always consider their projects on a case by case basis (as you would at any school) so you could say I'm pretty neutral-positive with them. USC Oh boy did I do a lot of USC projects over the years! They have their BFA, MFA and also, a summer school? Only one experience with the summer school but it was among my worst. Based on that, I would be wary of that brief program which seemed ill-attended to at best. The BFA is the program that gets all the attention and was the majority of my experiences, from in-class exercises, recreations of famous movie scenes, to run-and-gun projects, to thesis, to their sitcom and feature film projects, the last two of which I never felt that inclined to get involved in. You have to be careful to see what kind of project you're auditioning for and consider the spectrum that it lies on. Of the numerous experiences I had at USC, I can't really say I remember any of them especially fondly. There are good young filmmakers there and there always will be, but there will also be a lot of entitled rich kids too (sorry USC, I know you're not the only one with this characteristic) who are under the illusion that they're something special. In short, I would say USC is very overrated, and looking back I would probably have done less there, and more somewhere else. But granted, most projects are USC projects. Their facilities are first class however, so for that, they're number one, I suppose. AFI (A quick note: It's a little contentious whether you can or can't do AFI projects if you're not SAG? I always thought you had to be which is why I only did them after turning SAG but I guess its possible? It used to be that you were signed up for the SAG conservatory and you were cast through their office and IACTOR, but this seems to have changed.) AFI is like an intermediary between the other film schools and the professional world. The reason being that the students are older, often professionally experienced, the expectations are much higher, and their projects (including what they call "Bootcamp" which is a filmed exercise where you don't get the footage) are accomplished with a full set (compared to many smaller USC projects for example which are skeleton crews.) This makes a big difference. The funny thing about AFI is that their casting process is the only thing that is lacking and on-par with the amateur nature of the other schools, largely because they don't have the time. As a result, they often cast based on actors they saw on set, helping their fellow directors. Which, is a big reason to perform in their "Bootcamp" exercises even though you don't get the footage. More often than not, I was cast in one projects based on doing a previous projects. To this day, my reel is composed of professional TV/Film projects and the other clips are from "Cycle" films. The quality difference is pretty large compared to other film schools, not only in the footage shot, but their writing program attracts talented folk as well, AND since your fellow actors are typically SAG and may not do student films unless its AFI, that improves the experience as well. I won't say that every experience was golden, and the pressure definitely has some of these filmmakers close to cracking sometimes, but largely everyone stays professional and the fact that you have a full crew makes a HUGE difference. Also, you're usually fed very well, compared to the Subway sandwich platter you get on so many student films. AFI projects are the only school I would almost never say no to, and if I was still in LA, I'd still be doing them when I can. RIP Art Institute. I didn't have much good to say about them. Never got to work at Chapman but obviously I heard good things. I'm curious if anyone had any thoughts about LA Film School? I got offered roles there but felt iffy. Curious about your experiences! Hope this was helpful to some of you!
Hi everyone! Hope it's ok to ask this, I thought I could get some good ideas from fellow actors... A couple people from my acting class and I are getting together to film a few scenes so that those of us who don't have reels yet will have something to show, and honestly just to practice on camera as well. I wanted to see if anyone here had some scene suggestions that we could do. We're all looking but it's hard sometimes to come up with things when you have free range of absolutely anything! Shows or films will do. They'd have to be rather simple two people scenes, since we're filming in an apartment, so not much action/movement, some sitting down scenes, that kind of thing. We're all in our late 20s and early 30s, if that helps at all. Thanks in advance!
I know I'm three years late but I am just researching movies and I came across Aladin and the actor that's in it which is Mena and how he is complaining he's not getting any Auditions ever since the movie came out. What is your guy's opinion on him? Do you think it's his agent's fault? And do you think he should've never said anything about not getting auditions?
Apologies in advance for the some-what long read! :) I’ve taken a lot of time to work up enough courage to reach out to the public in this fashion. For context, I’m 21, male and from the east coast. I have been absolutely fascinated by the art of acting for as long as I can remember. I’ve never taken any courses/training and I didn’t take drama in school, mostly because I was a bit of an outcast and felt I didn’t belong with any kind of group or extracurricular. I also feel that I am severely uncultured when comes to films and shows (meaning that there are a number of classics I have yet to see
I’m kinda getting ahead of myself rn but I just feel the need to plan out things ahead of time lol. I’m currently taking acting classes back to back and want to pursue auditions in the future. Only issue is that I live in the Bay Area which is 5+ hours away from LA. I wouldn’t mind traveling if I actually booked a role, but do CDs even accept self submissions on AA? And would they even consider people who don’t live in the LA region? Based on the discussions in the sub it seems very unlikely for any LA talent agent to take on inexperienced actors, but if there is a chance, would they still consider you if you don’t live in LA (but are willing to travel if there’s an audition)?
For voice actors that are not established and are trying to get into the field, is promoting or making content on Tik Tok a good idea? On one hand, I see the platform as very cheap, very fast content. It's also notorious for stealing voice artists work. On the other, its the largest platform and your content can reach a wide audience. Is there some fields of voice acting that would work better on the platform (anime vs commercial/audio book). Just wondering what others thoughts are on that.
I'm great at anger...but I'm TERRIBLE at sadness. And I've had a lot happen to me in my life but I've always known how to move on from those things incredibly quickly. In general I get emotional, but at random times. And maybe that's just how I was raised but I can't seem to open up. In performance, I just never know how to emotionally access anything in this respect and I find it comes so much more natural to other actors. Is there an approach I can take or something I can practice?
Hi! I’m a rumored actor for +, mainly for story-driven directed series. I’m looking to match/talk about the past and current acting experience and future directions to benefit both consumer and director, given that most are driven by story-rumor. Would you first hand talk with the directors of movies/series, the actors in the plays, or approach them professionally via e-mail? I’ve had some hacking setbacks, so I’m a bit nervous about sharing anything. Wrong people might also be watching. Wrong people might benefit. That’s just how the industry works.
Hello, I'm not looking to be a professional voice actor or even take it up as one of my major hobbies, so it won't bother me if the sound quality doesn't sound the best. The reason why I'm asking for advice is to make an archive of sorts of "documentation" or "television show" esk animations explaining my world of characters in an unique but fun way. Just a silly passion project to keep myself occupied. However, there is no cabinets or large boxes I can really use to make the echo of my voice stop, since for some reason within those cabinets or large boxes they are either unhygienic to enter (infested with moss or used to store rusty junk) or divided inside with columns. Even just a short comment naming a place or technique to make the sound quality would be MAJORLY APPRECIATED
I’m a very new actor and I’ve read through a lot of the !beginner and through the FAQs. A little background for you guys, I am 17 and I just recently took my first “acting class” it was more of a stage fighting class but it still counts in my book. I’m about to take my next class very soon and it will focus more on the actual acting. Me and my mom have lots of camera equipment and I was planning to take my headshots pretty soon as well. So my questions are when is a good time to sign up for casting sites? After a few more classes? Some experience under my belt with plays? Or can I start doing it as soon as I get my headshots? Also what’s your opinions on doing unpaid work just for the experience? Like I said I have never acted before. I do feel like my type is rarer than most in the industry however, which might give me an edge lol. Thanks for your help!
Hi everyone, Not sure if this is the right place for this kind of question but here it goes. I have a small YouTube channel and I’ll hire voice actors from time to time to voice lines in my script. Some times it’s just a voice over for a manga panel and other times I have them dub over scenes in anime and I edit the lip flaps. I realized after my most recent and biggest project that I was having some difficulties communicating what I wanted from the VA’s I hired and had to ask them to redo lines and I’d write notes next to their part on the script trying to give a feeling of what I’m going for. Explain the context and feeing behind a line. In the end I thought it worked out ok but as Voice Actors are there ways you prefer direction when acting? Or is there an industry standard that I could lean on? Does text next to your lines help? Or do you like when the script writer sends an audio file with an example of how they’d like it read, etc. I’m hoping to just cause less back and forth and confusion when working with people. Any advice would be super helpful! Cheers
Not a voice actor but record audio for video essays. I find that my throat can get flemmy and raspy like 3 paragraphs into a session. Any advice on how to remedy this so I can record longer without it sounding like I’m losing my voice?
I feel like I expect too much of myself as an actor because I internally feel a NEED to be successful, to be regarded and recognized as a great actor. I want to be loved as an actor. I need approval and acclaim. Because it’s what makes me feel worthy, validated, and like I’m “someone”. I feel like I need to be the best actor in the room. Like I need to be better than everyone else, otherwise, what’s my value? If I’m not the best, then I’m a failure. I’ve felt like a failure my whole life, and I can’t tolerate the idea of being a failure as an actor. I just can’t. I feel like if I fail, it defines me as an actor, and as a person. Realistically, I'm not even sure how much I should expect from myself. I'm only 21, a senior in college, and have been acting for the past 8-9 years in community theatre, school productions, college productions, some short amateur films, and a season of summer stock. What can I expect from myself? I hate that I feel this way. I really do. It makes me feel self-centered, unrealistic, narcissistic, and disgusting. I wish I didn’t feel this way. I don’t understand why I think and feel this way, but I worry that this is something I won’t be able to let go of. I love acting. It’s all I really think about. There is nothing I want to do more on this Earth than to act. I love it so much it feels like I’ve devoted my life to it. I’ve read several acting books, I’ve tried practicing Chekhov exercises on my own, I do my own research, I’m working on my monologue repertoire, I’m always thinking about the roles I could play, the next role coming up, etc. I feel like it’s the reason I was put on this Earth. I feel like if I fail as an actor, there won’t be anything else for me to live for. I need some help with this. I know this subreddit is not for therapy but given that this is a community made of people who love acting, I figured this is the best place to talk about this. I’m sorry for getting too personal.
I think I’m more focused on the results of my performances rather than the journey. Like, I’m more focused on how my performances will appear to the audience and how they will reflect my talent and skills as an actor rather than me enjoying the experience of creating and performing my roles (living in the moment and being this other character). What does this problem sound like? I really want to overcome and shift my focus to enjoying the creative process and experiencing the part rather than focusing on what I want the audience to perceive of my character and me, but I don’t know where to begin or where to start. Thanks, everyone.
I got my first principal role in a Sag-Aftra new media commercial as a non-union actor. Am I SAG-E now ? If I am, do I ask production to Taft-Hartley me or how will the process go down? Thank you so much!
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.
All hi, I have a few questions for all Australian actors who have gone international. Firstly, what are your opinions on the Australian acting community, is it large, small, expanding or contracting. Because I feel as there isn’t much opportunity even for those who have a reputation. Secondly, how long did you have to act to get the credits need to apply for an “acting” VISA is the US / UK. Knowing that you need a certain amount of credits and to have a “starring” role in a movie / TV show to even CONSIDER applying, did you find it difficult to build a good résumé / reel to land these large roles. Thirdly, an optional question ( they are all optional but you know what I mean ), what was that movie / TV show that allowed you and/or assisted you in making the move to the other country. What would your advice be to actors in Australia for those who would like to go abroad and pursue this career and what would you say is the best state to move to, Mu best guess would be either Melbourne or Sydney. Finally, This is more of a question to people who went through an education system in Melbourne, what university would you recommend to those who are about to finish their last year of school and why is this university so good. Thank you to those who go out of their time to read and respond to this thread and all replies are appreciated and if you aren’t Australian.
Hi, I'm a union actor who's super interested in voiceover. I studied it at Kalmenson and Kalmenson in LA several years ago but didn't pursue it due to becoming a father and moving to East Coast to be near family. I have a background in acting and have done tons of commercials, several tv shows, and I'm highly technically competent. I still act and have representation despite the move. I built 2 VO REELS (https://www.chrisrubeiz.com/voice-over/) but now I'm a bit conflicted on what to do next. I don't have any real vo credits but I'm union. I feel my reel is solid but am open to notes and suggestions. I'm debating on purchasing a Sennheiser mkh416 vs a Neumann tlm 103 and a focusrite scarlet solo. I already have the Adobe suite for editing but being union... And lacking credits... How much of a setback is this? Have any of you been in this boat? Any advice would greatly be appreciated. Same goes for notes on my reels.
Hi, I'm a union actor who's super interested in voiceover. I'm debating on purchasing a Sennheiser mkh416 vs a Neumann tlm 103 and a focusrite scarlet solo. Thoughts on choosing between those 2? I already have the Adobe suite for editing but being union... and lack vo credits... How much of a setback is this? Have any of you been in this boat? I feel like the only way to get union work is to get an agent, but without vo credits is that not going to happen? Any advice or notes on my VO REELS would be greatly appreciated: [VO Reels](https://www.chrisrubeiz.com/voice-over/) **About my background:** I studied it at Kalmenson and Kalmenson in LA several years ago but didn't pursue it due to becoming a father and moving to East Coast to be near family. I have a background in acting and have done tons of commercials, several tv shows, and I'm highly technically competent. I still act and have representation despite the move. I made the 2 VO REELS above myself. Now I'm a bit conflicted on what to do next. I don't have any real vo credits but I'm union. I feel my reel is solid but am open to notes and suggestions.
I am an architect student but have always loved acting and have been contacted by an person who got my contact info by an agency who's audition I went to half a year ago. I am supposed to be an one of the art students painting a nude boy who appears nude in movie. I’m still really new at this and was wondering Is it worth it and would I get prejudice over this in any way in a workplace in anyone has similar experience. Movie director and actors seem decent and it is not erotic movie.
Hello Reddit, I’m just starting to now realize what I want to be when I grow up, an actor. I’ve watched many tv shows and movies where in my mind I was like “I wish I could take part in this film” problem is is that I’ve never actually acted before and took any drama classes so it would be my first time acting. I want to be able to take part in movies and tv shows in anyway whether it’s a main charter or an extra. How would I start out? Should I invest in some acting classes and should I take drama classes throughout high school?
I can bring tears on command. I can bring tears to my eyes within minutes. I wanted to know if all actors can do that or only a few can. I have seen the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Bryce Dallas Howard, Daniel Kaluyya, Amy Adams and Anya Taylor-Joy bringing tears on cue. I don't know if everyone can do that or it is a rarity. Pls explain if possible if I can use this in auditions.
It kinda sucks not being talented or good at anything enough to noticed or money for it. Like yeah I’ve gotten paid for voice acting but I’m still not at a place where I want to be. Also I paid for classes to even get the skills. I was never naturally gifted or talented at anything. I feel like you’re talented once you get paid to do something with no training or classes Not to mention voice acting is such a social medium and requires you to have a grip on and experience of many different relationship dynamics and emotional situations for the acting part. And then natural vocal talent and dynamic range for the technical part of the voice. All I know is the 4 walls of my room. I have no source of creative artistry to draw from because I don’t have a life and never have. I’ve never been in a relationship. Never been to a party. Never had many friends. Been bullied and rejected most of my whole life. And people don’t like me when I try talking to them because I’m a loser. My ugliness and me being autistic has hindered me from being able to excel in the craft of acting or any craft. Music, dancing, acting. To be truly great at these things you have to have tons of social experience and experience being around alot of people situations and I don’t. Everytime I’m even around people I’m humiliated for jsut existing and it’s exhausting. I feel like I need to just give up wishing for this when there’s no way to compete with people who have regular social skills and 1000000x talent. Just setting myslef up for failure
Days that are 15+ hours long seem really daunting to me. It means have virtually no free time or even time to do work (memorizing, preparing etc) if someone leaves for work in the dead of the night and gets back at night again. How do they have a social life, a partner, or kids? Plus giving an amazing performance after a tiring day of resetting and resetting again. I genuinely can’t wrap my head around it. The hours is definitely something that worries me about wanting an acting career as I get tired and therefore grumpy and short tempered easily
I might be getting a little too ahead of myself but I just always want to be prepared. I’m new to the business and have never been presented with a contract but for when I do, what are some things to look out for? I always hear actors say “read your contracts!” (And of course we should always read documents we sign but) is there specific things being discussed here? Red flags? Anything of that sort. Thank you!
I am only 16 years old, but many close to me have said that I have a real talent in acting. However, I have never really used this "talent" to my advantage; I've never played a role in my school theater, nor have I ever tried auditioning for any role in a television show or movie. Recently, I decided to try and put my talent to good use and try to become an actor, someway. Now, of course I am not anywhere near the level of acting as world-class actors such as Tom Cruise, Bryan Cranston, or Joaquin Phoenix, and I doubt I ever will be. I know I would most likely have to go to some acting school and take lessons if I want to take this seriously, and I am willing to do that. I just have no idea where I should start my journey at. That is why I come here to ask you all, how does one go about becoming an actor and being casted?
If someone was hypothetically offered a role as 1 of 2 featured background characters in a scene how much are they actually in the movie? Also hypothetical any tips on how they should interact with everyone? Is it like extras and i read they aren't supposed to speak or bother main actor, director etc. Just wondering.
This is a topic that before wanting to become an actor i used to didnt care. I was one of those people that when a character changed race in a remake movie or something like that would get mad. But now that i started thinking. Does being brown will limited the characters I can play as? What if i wanted to act as my favorite superhero but he is originally white so i cant? Do all the movies that Im in i need to be the typical Brown Mexican that says a Spanish word every sentence? What do y’all think about this?
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