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?
A couple of years ago, I did a musical, and that is literally the only acting experience I have. I've been wanting to act for a while, but I was unhappy with the way I looked so I lost weight and look a lot better now, so now I'm gonna get some acting classes. Anyway, my favorite superhero is robin and I heard a lot of rumors that they're going to have him in The Batman 2 or 3, does anyone know if they're going to do auditions, or just contact an actor, or if it's even possible at all? I'm very knew to this, so thank you for your time.
Hello, I co-own a theatre company and we are currently casting for one of the roles in our latest play. I have contacted an actress I know, and who I would like to audition for the role and as it is a paid job she has asked if I could go through her agent, which is perfectly ok! We are just a new theatre company and we do not have much experience working with agents, so I was looking for some advice on how I can approach this agent about this role for her and what is the right protocol? We are currently in the midst of applying for funding so do not have a set amount decided for what we are paying each actor so I will not be able to tell them that yet? I would appreciate any help, specifically about UK agents are we are UK based
I posted 10 pictures on my account cause I can only upload 1 here. I couldn’t afford to get headshots done professionally so I took them myself. I’m just starting so I plan on getting them done eventually. But for now. Help me choose 2 pictures (if any) that can be used for actors access. I’m not really sure which ones to pick. Also. Feel free to critique on the pictures. What I did wrong. What I did ok but could’ve been better. Etc etc.
I’m gonna be honest, I don’t know how much longer I can keep putting in the work. For as long as I can remember, being an actress was my dream, but landing a job is once in a blue moon for me, and I have lost hope that I can ever make it big time. I’m tired of having it as a little side hustle and only getting small roles, and I feel stuck that I will ever escape this viscous cycle. Really, I am just lost and don’t know what to do anymore.
I need to make a voiceover for a project. I don't want to use a voice actor or text- to speech but also don't want to use my unaltered voice. I know that journalists often use voice distorters for interviews with people who require confidentiality, like political dissidents or gang members. Because investigators might use those interviews as evidence, it seems reasonable to assume that these distorters provide more than surface- level protection and the original voice is not easily identifiable or recoverable. Is this the case? I'd also like some recommendations on any free voice distorters that you know of, since I looked it up and haven't been able to find any.
i'm a film/tv actor preparing for MFA auditions. I love theatre. But i hate monologues. They feel super awkward and unnatural, which is the opposite of what drew me to acting in the first place. But, i want classical training, i want 90 hours a week working on my craft, i want to get on a stage and break into theatre post grad. Most of the plays i'm familiar with are mainstream musicals, Phantom, Lion King, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, things like that. Most of the plays I've read, even by playwrights I like, like Mamet... i just never ever find monologues that feel natural or real to me. People in the real world simply do not speak like that and i feel ridiculous performing them. But as you know, I need to find at least 4 that I need to love and find myself in, and by golly this is the most challenging acting hurdle I've encountered thus far. What playwrights or plays, classical or contemporary, offer a more realistic expression of dialogue / monologues? Any specific advice / places to look / plays to explore would be very much appreciated.
There seems to be a stigma among many acting teachers and professional actors that theatrical acting is regarded higher for acting. It is more serious. Why is this? They also say movie acting is regarded higher than tv show acting? Why does this totem pole/ a hierarchy seem to exist? Why is theater on the top of the totem pole?
So like the title says, I want to try getting into voice acting to contribute to some personal animation projects. I draw in an anime style (cliche as that is) and was already ok at acting in high school. I was thinking that if I learn how to do voice acting, I might be able to fill a few roles personally. Plus I thought that maybe voicing an anime character might be kind of fun However, after recording my own voice and finding out what it really sounds like, I became a little discouraged. Simply put, my voice (as a male) is at this weird spot where it's neither deep nor high pitched. It's honestly hard for me to imagine it fitting the role of a vast amount of animated characters that I've seen. I know that isn't saying a lot considering that the world of anime voice acting in America is kind of niche but it was still a bit of a letdown Here is a sample I recorded for this post: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81xLFGhOMMA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81xLFGhOMMA) I guess I'm just searching for some kind of different perspective on all of this. Any bit of knowledge that I'm missing or some voice actor in this field with this voice that maybe I'm unaware of, I don't know. I don't want to give up on this but what can I really do with the cards I've been dealt here?
I’ve been watching a lot of movies lately and I usually am looking at the casting and how many movies a cast member has been in and I noticed that they are usually really great actors but only in like 2 popular films. Dacre Montgomery in my opinion is an amazing actor, but he is only in a movies and stranger things seemed to be his icing on the cake. Do you guys think he will get more roles because of stranger things? How come these actors don’t get more offers or more bookings?
Acting coaches and actors always talk about being brave, or making the “brave choice,” but what does that mean exactly? I would love an example. If your goal is to truthfully convey what the writer has written, where is the room to make brave choices?
Hi. I’m a 15 year old guy who lives in Atlanta, GA and I’ve always wanted to work in the entertainment industry. I play several instruments and I truly have a passion for entertaining people. I just came here to ask what steps should I take as a complete beginner living in Atlanta to set myself up for a successful acting career (Any Atlanta based agencies, theaters, or acting classes I should take, etc). Also do I have to be active on social media to be an actor? thanks everyone
I have an agent for theatre, as well as tv and film. Obviously, things have slowed down due to the pandemic and it being ongoing. Things are different, they’ve changed, but when I see a lot of other actors in my community booking now, I’m wondering why I’m not really getting any auditions. Prior to the pandemic I was getting callbacks often and being put on hold. I noticed in casting networks that a casting agency that would call me in on a consistent basis, hasn’t called me in in 5 months. It feels like I did something wrong, but I definitely didn’t…? My agent hasn’t said anything to me and they continue to keep me. They have for the last five years, even though I book theatre gigs every now and then that don’t pay much of anything. Am I just expecting things to pick up much too quickly as we’re still in a pandemic? Have casting directors forgotten about me because they receive so many self tapes since everything is virtual? It feels like I’m back at square one… I’m going to talk to my agent but I wanted some insight.
Trying to not get automatically removed using the actual term. ​ I have been out of the game for a bit but do you think actors eventually never use/need head shots? At what level of fame is it deemed unnecessary? Is everything digital now anyway? Do people still carry hard copies?
I saw it in Audrey Helps Actors IG stories today. The concept is very interesting, but I’m always suspicious when any actor competition style app sends the winners to “industry” people without naming who the people are or listing success stories of past users. But the data hound in me is INSANELY curious. Here’s the link so everyone can see what on earth I’m talking about— [https://www.castability.actor](https://www.castability.actor)
One of my own biggest problems with acting in the way that it inhibits my growth and passion is that I think of success and worth as an actor as receiving awards/recognition, positive things that people say about your performance, how much talent you have, etc, rather than by the things that would be better and more fulfilling to measure success by (such as what worked, what did I succeed at, what should I keep, etc.) I am afraid this outlook and view of success is going to prevent me from going far in the business and my career, and I wish to shed this negative view of success. What are some of the ways you view success as an actor? What are some things that you can focus on as an actor that is positive? Anything I can maybe redirect my focus on? Any tips you have that can help me free myself from this negative view of success? Thanks everyone.
How do I strengthen my concentration as an actor? As someone with the inattentive type of ADHD (and an anxiety disorder), concentration and focusing is something that is difficult for me.
I have a very self-sabotaging habit of expecting too much of myself and wanting to be perfect as an actor. I constantly beat myself up and torture myself for not being the actor that I feel like I should be; for not giving the performances I feel like I should, for not having the amount of talent I should, or for not being the best in the room. My theatre teacher believes this is damaging and sabotaging me and my success. Does anybody have any words of wisdom, affirmations, or advice? Thanks, everyone.
I have a problem with comparing myself and my work to other actors and their work in an extremely self-damaging way, and I am also incredibly envious of other actors’ talents, skills, and successes that I don’t have. In fact, this is one of the biggest problems that are sabotaging me and my work. I wish I didn’t have these struggles, but I do, and I wish to get rid of them. Does anybody have any advice or words of wisdom?
What's your advice for actors who tend to be too "in their head" and tend to overthink too much? How can actors cure themselves of overthinking?
Hello folks, i'm a working voice actor, but until now i only have worked locally. i am looking to get into some remote stuff. what are your thoughts about the various websites for finding work? There are so many i don't know where to start. So if you have good or bad experiences with any of them please clue me in. Thanks, and good luck out there.
Backstory: Worked on a show in the US with an actress quite well known in her native country. Lives in the states and her daughter was born here/has grown up here with her parents culture/language surrounding her and dad is also in the business. Daughter never really did much with acting except a couple cameos in dad's films as a kid. Mother and daughter are now about to release a big film together (with them both playing huge roles) directed by daddy who is a high profile director in said native country and here in America. Set to release in aforementioned native country of mom and dad. Daughter is now taking acting classes to officially prepare herself for her blooming career. Read this in a magazine in said native country with a glitzy glamorous photoshoot/interview of the two with mommy gushing about her daughter and her career prospects. This is all fine and well. Except there's one thing I can't wrap my head around. When I was working with said actress on set a couple years ago, she mentioned to me and the other actors I worked with she was trying to get her daughter into acting. Said her daughter wasn't really interested but she and daddy were trying to push her into it. I'm nodding my head yes but in my head screaming GOD JUST LET HER DO WHATEVER THE FUCK SHE WANTS. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DO SOMETHING YOU DON'T WANT TO DO PLUS THERE ARE SO MANY ACTRESSES WHO'D LOVE TO HAVE THE ROLE! I get it. Good connections gives you good jobs which gives you good money/benefits and sets you up for a good life. As risky as acting is, it's a smart idea. Maybe I'm just a frustrated middle class actor. Maybe I'm jealous of the connections. Maybe I just answered my own question. Who knows. THOUGHTS? TLDR: Why force your children to do something they don't want to do?!?!? In ANYTHING?
I’m not a voice actor or anything like that but I was thinking there might be some voice coaches on this subreddit that could answer this. Basically I 18F, soon to be 19 in 3 months, went on Omegle last night with my older sister and younger cousin (21F, 14F). I brought my laptop over to my cousins house because I had to go there for Eid but also decided I should catch up on some uni work. My cousin and sister insisted on going on omegle using my laptop because they were bored so I agreed and decided to join along. They didn’t want to show there faces so I put a sticker on my laptop camera an then proceeded to talk to some people. Some people would ask for our age and when I said my age they were like “you don’t sound 18 almost 19, you sound like you’re 14/15.” One 15 year old kid thought I was 12. Only a small handful of people thought I sounded 17-19. People in real life have referred to my voice as deep so I always assumed I sounded my age or older. I’m so embarrassed that my voice was mistaken for a child and now I’m wondering if anyone on here can give me advice on how to sound older.
I’m just curious if there are stunt doubles around Dundas square in Toronto willing to make a collab for a beginner film, I have an Idea and a rough script, tell me what you think. ( My ideal lead would be a stunt woman :) This project would need supporting actors as well so just testing the waters ☺️
Hey. Im New to acting (recently got signed with an agent) and I’ve only had one audition so far. I was wondering if actors or casting directors in here have any advice on how to get more auditions? Thanks.
Hi! Not a voice actor, but instead a client wanting to get your perspective about a weird situation I'm have atm. So I finished recording all the dialogue with various voice actors for my project; this was all finished a few weeks ago. All of the voice actors have been fully paid and they were all lovely to work with. Jump to a few weeks later, and I'm currently having second thoughts about of one of the roles. As I just don't think their voice necessarily fits the character as closely as I'd like. It wasn't bad by any means and it's not the end of the world if I go with their final takes. However, I just think a completely different direction for the character would be what I'd prefer for the final product. And so I've been thinking about hiring a different voice actor to fill in the role. However, that also means I won't be able to use the original va in the final product. I don't want the original voice actor feel bad about a potential VA switch, however I also don't know if they even care since they've already been paid and maybe I'm being too personal as a client about this. So would it be wrong of me to re-record their lines with a different voice actor and leave the original lines unused? Or am I just stuck to sticking with the original voice actors? Would love to hear your opinions on this.
Hello --- sorry - long ramble of a post Back in 2021, a respected casting director reached out to me and asked if I would consider being the lead in a student thesis short for a well respected film school. I loved the script, fun, ambitious, something I'd not had the chance to do before - and scheduling wise - four days during a quiet time while everything was shutting down for the holidays was totally feasible. I'm a working actor and jump from show to show in and out of town as a guest actor. The student film was unpaid, which I was totally okay with - four consecutive days was something that I could commit to... and again... loved the material... I didn't get my agents involved as there's no commission and it should just be in and out... Four days unfortunately did not remain four days... I expected (and was fine with) a wardrobe fitting and a table read - totally normal... totally cool... but then they wanted another fitting, and a rehearsal, and another rehearsal, and another, and another --- and what was four days quickly became eight... and then adding in the covid tests and such it just became a lot of consumed time that wasn't discussed up front... I somewhat shrugged it off... they're students, they want to be prepared... I did everything they asked. Sucked it up. Moved on. Cut to filming --- and we start hitting snags on day three... when I was informed in passing that there are in fact more filming days planned, and had been planned for a while --- for the new year. I was frustrated but said I could commit to another day in early January before other commitments kicked in. Then production took a bit of a turn in terms of safety, in terms of preparedness, in terms of everything. Days spilled over, and they stopped making their days... Now they needed an additional three days in the new year... I told them early January I could commit to getting it wrapped up... they said they couldn't do it until March. Sigh. March became April and April became June... and we're back up... I'm juggling three other network shows and can only commit to weekends. We shot two weekends, and again... they didn't make their shooting days... now they need more weekends... and more weekends... and I just do not have the time or energy to balance it any more. When I bring up my concerns I'm met with "We're so close, just one more half day"... which becomes a full day... which spills over... I want to call it quits but don't want to ruin their thesis. I don't want to get them in trouble with their school... and I'd rather not relay how things have gone so off the rails with the casting director... but I really feel like my time has been/is still being abused... Would love insights on if people have dealt with this before? TL/DR - what was a four day unpaid student film has become a ten day unpaid student film and they're still asking for more - help?
The title says it all. I just started an acting class for film and one of the first lessons was that actors should ask technical questions on set such as, “Where are my microphones?” Any other ideas of questions that actors should be asking on set to make the filming/editing process as smooth as possible?
I’ve tried looking this up and I’ve found nothing. I’ll use an example for the question I’m asking: if you appear in a music video that is monetized and put on YouTube, do you then get residual pay from the views? Or does that just go to the musician? Thanks
I am developing a character. It is one that is very much associated with another actor. From what I understand it is very easy to try doing the character too much as the actor who is famous for doing it. I've even heard that it is best not to look how the actor did it as you should only care about how you will do the character. Today I went to theatre and saw this character but done by another actor. All I did was thinking how much he did not look like the original. He could probably have done the role more like the original. I was a bit dissapointed. The other actors in the play looked more like the how the were originally done. All the roles are associated with specific actors. It is a comedy. Is that important? What can you experts say about this?
This series includes a character named Marley who is a woman that enters through internal crisis through life problems and dangerous events. She becomes crazy from being hated or get hurt by the people physically. She would get revenge by hurting or injuring them. I am mostly looking for a energetic creepy high voice for the character. If you would like to do this privately, here is my email. Email: chaopatel@gmail.com
Hi, I know this may seem silly, and I have seen many posts talking about backstage, actors access and stuff like that but is there a way to find casting calls for new shows on netflix, paramount, disney or something that would be shown on hbo? I want to start off and build my resume. I have videos I posted on youtube, and I've done a few plays before.
My agency instructed me in an orientation email not to press the confirm submission button on casting sites but to instead let them know that I would be submitting and they would confirm on my behalf. They haven’t done this for two auditions in a row now and I have to remind them when my self tape is ready that I need them to confirm for me. I can’t upload my self tape without them confirming first. Is this normal or can I just confirm submission and upload the self tape. It’s on actors access so it would still not even be uploaded until my agent checks it out
I’m trying to gather voice inspiration ideas for some of my characters, and one female main character will have a raspy, kinda husky voice. I know the big Hollywood stars like Sophia Bush or Scarlet Johansson have that, but what are some from the voice acting/English dub community?
Hey y’all, I’m looking for a bit of advice. I’m currently in the process of putting some media together so I can start seeking representation. Does anyone have any suggestions for agencies that will work or have worked with new actors? I have Call Sheet, but there’s a lot in there and I’m trying to narrow down my parameters a bit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
hi guys :) I’ve recently decided, at the ripe age of 19 years old, that I’d like to get into acting. I’m in an acting class, but I feel extremely overwhelmed since the beginners class has people with experience, and I have none. I feel as though I’ll get embarrassed and make a fool of myself, or I’ll be judged by my classmates. I’m also doubting myself as an actor in general. I think just some words of advice and encouragement would help. how can I help the feeling of embarrassment? is 19 too old to start acting? any tips or things I need to know? thank you in advance :)
I'm a new actor, and have only been in school plays, but I want to start acting and I can't do subscriptions with backstage bc, well, I'm 14. Can any of you guys give some sites with legit castings for TV shows and movies bear NJ, Def not out of the US. I could do like, NJ, Michigan, NY, and Pennsylvania. Maybe Virginia too, but idk.
What is it called when you film a scene or maybe a large part of a film/show, but you just film it for pacing and you edit it together to see how the final product might look? So like the actors are probably reading off the script and aren't in any specific wardrobe and it's filmed. Like a test shoot? It's almost like just a table read, but the actors will actually act out the scene and the camera will get the angles and maybe even lighting that is needed. Basically filming and editing together a rehearsal just so you can get an idea of how the scene will be and you can adjust things in the script accordingly? I personally call it a craptacular, because often times when I do it for my stuff I just film it on my phone, read off the script, and edit it together super fast and it looks like crap, but it's just for a quick and dirty idea of how the scene will play out. Is it a filmed storyboard? A filmed rehearsal? A test footage? A test shoot? There has to be a specific name for this but I can't remember what it is and no one seems to quite understand what I mean.
Edit: I’m a dual citizen, can legally work in both canada and australia I have searched the sub for this, sadly I didnt find what I was looking for. I’m looking to move into a busier city for film at the end of summer. I’m torn between going to Australia (sydney or newcastle) or moving to Vancouver. I’ve found it hard to find info on how busy the industry is in Australia, I know Vancouver is a really solid hub for aspiring actors. Some background: I have oncreen experience with background and special skills on big sets and speaking roles in short films. I also have acting and accent training. I just turned 23 and want to make sure I make the right move to the place that has opportunity. Australia is a big move which I’m considering mainly cause of the family I have there. Any advice/experience is greatly appreciated
hi i’m 16 and growing up in Atlanta Ga. My entire life i wanted to be an actress but was met with no support financially, I now have a job but i have no experience except with high-school theater, I don’t know what to look for in an acting class. Wanting to be an actress growing up only my mother was really supportive of me but she passed a couple of months back and it had really left me stagnant. Thinking of it now it only makes me want to accomplish my dream even more. If you have any tips for me it would be greatly appreciated!
Hey guys I’m a very new aspiring actor. Currently 17 going into my senior year of High school. I’ve decided to do online schooling instead of graduating and partying out my senior year because I wanted to pursue this interest of acting. I recently just took and finished my first acting class (stage fighting not so much acting) and about to take another class that focuses more on the acting and theatrics. I have done a lot of research into acting, watching hours upon hours of YouTube academy, I’ve read some Reddit post on here (including the FAQs). I have some questions mainly about when I should get my headshots, and any tips for someone who has never auditioned or been on stage or just general life tips about the business? Thanks, Jacob
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Today I had to write an e-mail to a director and writer whom I felt was being unprofessional on set. It's not the kind of letter I want to write, but being in SAG-AFTRA for many years now they acted unprofessionally and so I was assertive about it. I feel if you write someone in a healthy way, it's totally okay to let them know if you're offended or hurt by something. Especially as a woman. Years ago I would've held myself from doing it, I didn't have as many credits but that is no excuse - if you feel like something is not appropriate, speak up. The great thing about an email in b+w is that if anyone says you were 'troublesome' you have a date stamped piece of information right there which is very easy to forward to attorneys and the proper authorities if need be. They are not kidding when they say WOC need to keep their receipts but I also think it goes for actors and talent (the newer talent being more vulnerable). In the same vein, DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING unless you are ABSOLUTELY 100% sure. Do not write anything that could get you incriminated or into trouble (yes even a 'joke' can take you down - this can be true for text too) - be clear and professional and you will be covered. I wish new actors coming into the industry knew this but often they don't - don't let ppl take advantage of you. Have a mentor about one or two rungs above you (sometimes your acting school can help you up with this opportunity) - someone slightly ahead of you will know this stuff and will be able to help you with the watch outs.
I have a few IMDb credits to my name, but I'm mostly helping out with the marketing and networking aspects of some more talented actors who are friends of mine. One such actor wants me to be his official agent so he can land bigger roles with that professional go-between. Do I need a special LLC to be a talent agent? Do I need certain credentialing? Or do I just need to declare it and be confident with it going forward with my public presence?
When it comes to acting. Is it harder to acting when it comes to big movies like, Star Wars, top gun, marvel movies. Like would an actor for Disney, or a sitcom type actor be able to act in these movies? Like what is the level of acting I guess is what I am asking.
Hey...recently, I've only been getting about one audition every month to month and a half. I reached out to my agent and they said that, outside of MOWs, this is one of the slower times of the year - and that things start picking up about mid July to early August (usually). This has been troubling for me because I am starting to believe this is not the case. I wanted to reach out and ask if anyone else has been sorely lacking in the audition department. What are you experiences currently?
Can an actor have more than one working name simultaneously? Is there any issue with this? For example: Could I be James Bean in action productions, and ‘Harvard Kool’ in dramatic productions?
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