Hello everyone, I really want to get into acting but I have no experience. I don’t know what are the first steps to fill out an actors resume and I also don’t know the first steps to audition to roles?
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So, I've always loved acting. I LOVED watching behind the scenes, making little films as a little girl with my littlest pet shop pets, just wanting to be behind the camera even though I was always so awkward. I liked to watch auditions and would try to make my own on my laptop or phone. When frozen came out, I literally wanted to purchase the whole script. I would read books and would try to imitate them, and see how much I could memorize. I admire how actors can play drastically different roles, and seeing their success. And cinematography in professional films is just so cool too. I've played with cameras all my life. I some of my reasoning for acting is my longing to "break" into Hollywood, because if I pursue acting I want to be able to make a good living out of it. I mean, come on imagine being able to voice act for Disney or Pixar, or work on a set for a film that you can show the world. I saw this interview with Kristen Stewart that explains this perfectly: [https://fb.watch/e2b-WUfdfN/](https://fb.watch/e2b-WUfdfN/) I know I know, only a very small percentage of people actually make it to this point and it has everything to do with connections, years of experience, and luck. But I don't know, I have this feeling in my stomach. Kind of like a pit in my stomach, maybe a little bit of hope. Maybe some disappointment and pessimism, or FOMO. I don't know if its my gut instinct but something is telling me "do it, do it, do it" at the same time. I'm currently a junior in college, pursuing a career in the medical field. Its interesting for the most part, but I feel like its just a placeholder for my real dream and just a means to make steady money. I just feel like I'm not in the right place because theres so many other people that are actually wanting to be immersed in medicine and they feel like its their calling. My mindset at this point is I work to live, not the other way around. But I really do want to find a job I find fulfilling!! If I ever have the chance to make a good living out of films I'd 100% do that instead. I've just been watching more and more young people like me, especially more diverse people getting their big break, or watching films that would just be a blast to work on (Top Gun: Maverick for cinematography and The Summer I Turned Pretty for the other reason). I'd consider myself an attractive person. I don't know if I'm lead character attractive, and I don't really have any feedback from a professional, but I feel like I have a decently versatile face. I am planning on taking an intro to acting in the fall, as I've never had any "serious" experience. I'll see how I feel about it, but if that peaks my interest I would really want to try to juggle my plan A career with acting. would this be possible? I'm not sure how to build my acting career while pursuing a medical career. I guess my plan would be if acting doesn't work out, I'll already be set and working for Plan A. I want to try to audition for smaller films, like making a profile on Backstage and filming during summer break, but then I feel like I should be spending that time accumulating volunteer hours or working an actual job. Now that I'm thinking about it, I could try and accumulate some films and try to gain some friction on social media by posting some demo reels or auditions, or perform some film scripts. I do know that acting takes serious dedication, and this kind of disappoints me because I feel like I'll never get a chance to work at my passion, and I will have to settle while I watch people live my dream. Or if I do, I'll never make it. I'd like some advice. Thanks in advance :)
I'm seeing a sudden influx of school-related questions regarding what to major in, whether it's worth it or not, and what exactly you're signing up for. As a BA Theatre Studies (aka Theatre Arts in some places) major who has taken conservatory classes and been accepted into drama schools, I aim to demystify the different variations of theatre majors and what you will actually be doing in each one, so that high school students and mature candidates alike can make an informed decision. DISCLAIMER: Because different schools name their courses differently, the course name that you are interested in may not always match the descriptions I write here. You should still research on the individual classes of each degree course to figure out if you really want to study that. ## Types of degrees **Full-time conservatory training** * BFA in Acting * BFA in Musical Theatre * BM in Musical Theatre * BFA in Theatre * BFA in Performance * BA (Hons) in Acting (UK) * BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre (UK) Generally, a course which advertises itself as a BFA should have acting, voice and speech, movement and audition technique classes. Musical theatre majors should expect to spend their time on singing, acting and dancing. It has also expected these days that BFA programs have at least one semester of on-camera training to prepare its students for screen and new media projects. Note that in the UK, courses in drama school are denoted as bachelor of arts (BA) courses. That said, their training is often just as intense as US courses and top UK drama schools have been known to surpass US colleges in terms of intensity. This is because while US colleges have general education requirements and electives, UK schools focus on deep specialization which means that every class taken is subject-related. Usually, an audition is part of admission requirements for such programs. **Performance-based liberal arts degrees** * BA in Acting * BA in Musical Theatre * BA in Theatre Performance * BA in Theatre Arts * BA in Theatre * BA in Theatre Studies * BA (Hons) in Theatre (UK) Once we arrive in the liberal arts degree category, it is a lot harder to determine if a course will give you the training you need just from the name of the course alone. You will need to cross-check between this category and the next one (Academic-based liberal arts degrees) to figure out if the degree you are interested in focuses more on performance or academics. Some degree programs even give their students the opportunity to choose their own specializations, so a program is not limited to one category. A performance-based BA is not as intensive as a typical BFA due to the number of hours allocated to general education classes and electives. However, there are exceptions to this rule. Pace University offers a BA in Acting, while the American University offers a BA in Musical Theatre. In both schools, auditions are necessary to enter and a considerable amount of time is dedicated to practical conservatory-style training. However, the vast majority of liberal arts degrees do not require an audition. **Academic-based liberal arts degrees** * BA in Theatre * BA in Theatre Studies * BA in Theatre Arts * BA in Performance Studies * BA (Hons) in Theatre (UK) * BA (Hons) in Theatre Studies (UK) Most prospective actors would not find those courses very appealing as they tend to spend a lot of time on contextual issues such as culture, history, politics and performance theory rather than what we came to college for - which is acting. However, there are academic-based courses which allow students to take performance-based electives. The less rigorous structure of the BA also frees up time for projects and training outside school. This category of courses usually do not require an audition. **Alternative pathways** * Community college * Performing arts high school * Full time conservatory in a studio * Private coaching * Audition-only youth theatre Those are just some of the various options you can consider if you prefer a non-traditional route. ## So what should I choose? Here are some things you should consider as a student: **Cost:** * How much are you willing to spend on university? * Does your dream school require you to pay out-of-state or international tuition? * How much financial aid or scholarship money do you have? * Can you work part time? **Location:** * How far do you intend to travel? * Do you need a passport or visa? * Are you able to stay for work after graduating? **Prospects:** * Do you want a second major or minor as a parallel career track? * Are you able to fit that into your course requirements and graduate on time? * Is the (in)ability to participate in external auditions and projects a dealbreaker to you? **Interests:** * Do you feel ready for conservatory life? * If you're coming from a highly academic background, would an academic/hybrid liberal arts degree be more suitable for your needs? * Do you believe that understanding performance theory and dramaturgy can help you as a performing artist? ## Questions **Is a BFA better than a BA?** If better means "being able to book work", no. Neither degree guarantees that you will book work, and it all comes down to your own audition or selftape. If "better" refers to how intense/demanding the actor training will be, then the BFA is better than the BA on average, ceteris paribus. This assumes that two students of equal intelligence, ability and resourcefulness are put in each program with no external guidance or networking opportunities. However, from personal (anecdotal) experience, having an academic BA in Theatre can become a solid talking point with the director or casting director. That point alone has netted me a few bookings. Of course, ymmv depending on how well you handle casual conversations. **Do I really need training?** See Young Adult Pilot Bookings for 2022, 2020, 2019 and 2018. **How do I start?** Go to an acting class, in-person if you can. Trust me. That's your first step as an actor and if you want to be considered for any of the audition-based programs, you must first understand what acting is about. **I have more questions.** Ask them in the comments! I'll try to respond as fast as I can.
I live in LA I’m SAG from years ago, but have no demo reel to begin acting again & have no agent. After researching supposedly legit companies that make acting reels, why do all the reels look terrible with shadows/bad lighting, shaky camera, edits that aren’t right and the actors are all terrible? They ask anywhere from $1 -5K for these reels that are not fooling anyone that it’s a real production. Would reps & casting directors rather look at a well-acted self tape with a scene partner off camera? Perhaps 90 seconds with clips from 3 different scenes? Seems very scammy & $$ for a SAG voiceover/singer older actor getting started in the business again to do on-camera work. Don’t they just have you submit a self-tape of audition material and upload online?
Most actors i have researched especially aussie/British ones have attended private high schools and i was just wonder if its the schools that give them a leg up or more so their parents money they have to fall back on? I dont see many working class actors which can be very discouraging but is it because of the schooling/money or the fact that the risk is much bigger for working class people that they don’t even try?
Hey! I respond to a lot of posts, but thought to do something different! I moved from LA, but spent a good amount of time there, 11 years, Half of it as a union actor. Here's what I think are some of the best and worst things about being an actor in LA! Best #1 - The Film Schools. Whether Union or Non-Union there are just SO many film schools. There's also a ton of variance in quality but that's also a good thing. You start with a class-room exercise at USC and years in you do an AFI thesis. Its a great way to become accustomed to the work on set, from skeleton crews to full sets, while still being low-pressure. I still keep in touch with a handful of talented folks, and who knows? Along with my acting studio I consider my on-screen training indebted LARGELY to student films, due to the 50+ I did over the years. It made me that much more ready when I did my first Co-star with a big intimidating star on a huge show. Worst #1 - The Loneliness I experienced it, and I would run into this all the time. Newbies to LA who can't seem to make friends. Nobody has time it seems. Everybody is on the other side of town. People are all friendly and super extraverted (actors of course) and want to hang and then ghost you. I don't think its as widespread as people say, and largely I think people just don't have time/are very networky by a kind of cultural forced habit. Still...I always felt bad for the person when they tell me something like this. Best #2 - Antidote to Loneliness - The Studios, The Improv! The Training I honestly don't know how much bad or scammy training there is in LA. I think a lot. But if you're careful there's quite a bit of good too. It's imperative to find a "home" even if its temporary because the best "networking" you do is not networking, its building meaningful creative relationships by doing good work in class, or doing improv etc. The other overlooked fact is that there are small theatre communities that are legit and can be good places to find refuge, or at least it seemed to me by colleagues experiences. Worst # 2 - The Life Balance You've developed a way to block it off and normalize it, but its going to bite you in the ass when you see that billboard with that girl/guy you don't like, who you know that just landed a pilot on that show. LA is like a constant reminder that you should be grinding harder, which is not the best thing in the long run. The fabric of the city is very difficult to find a life balance too, especially if you're broke. It's hard to find a cozy neighborhood, there are not a lot of easily accessible hikes...ugh, I won't go on. IF I could do it all over again (especially in this time of self-tapes) I would prioritize finding somewhere that I really really loved living (even if its pretty far from LA) for walkability, nature etc (doesn't really exist, but there's always a little bit better) and plan for vacations almost like clockwork. Best # 3 - The industry When I worked, it was great. I've of course heard of people having bad times with bad people, but my experience was that people in the industry are pretty good at being professional and pleasant. I mostly worked in the VO sphere, but I really enjoyed the big gumbo of people from all over the USA who meet up in Hollywood to pursue a familiar thing. There are a few macho jocks, sure, but mostly its creative, smart, geeky types who are good to be around. Worst # 3 - Being Outside The Industry It sucks. I didn't get to feel the ultimate feeling of suckage. I worked in VO, did Indie and Student Films (as mentioned) to express myself on-screen, and despite my efforts, almost never had good reps and auditioned so so so so little for legit projects. I would hear people complain about not booking, and be like...well, at least you get (on-screen) auditions! I was somewhere in the upper middle as far as industry experience, whereas most people I knew would be 1, 2, 3 years since their last booking. It's a very very common thing as some of you know. It makes for some intensely sad feelings, which would not be there quite so much if you weren't around people constantly reminding you of it. Wishing you all a happy holiday weekend!
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Looking to fire a voice actor in about 2 mouths. I’m making a cells at work comic thing. But inside a 3d web page I’m making. Going to hire a artist to draw the comic. Going to be 4 pages. You can see what the webpage looks like here. I think there will be 3-4 voices probably 500-1000 words. https://youtu.be/-10LhXnLWug
Anyone have any experience with Tangerine Talent? General question: How much do you pay attention to an agency’s star meter on IMDb? I have a few actor friends who are with various agencies who have a great ranking, but they rarely go on auditions/have a relationship with their agent. Any insight/opinion on this is greatly appreciated!
So I’m watching all these tv shows and it seems to really inspire me to want to give acting a shot. Now I understand that the chances of me even becoming a person standing in the background of a show can be extremely hard to get. I am currently 16 and have no experience with acting. Yea I’ve don’t little skits with my friends, but nothing official with tv or YouTube, etc. Another thing to take note is that I’m more on the shy side. When I get to know people I am probably to most confident and outgoing person in the room, but in a room of new people, I do not really show my true self. Another thing is just voice acting. How hard is that? What are some things I can do to get started with acting?
I just rehearsed a monologue twice, but I feel like my body isn’t relaxed enough for me to let go and just truly immerse myself in the monologue and enjoy it. I tried to do a short relaxation exercise beforehand, so I need some pointers as to what could help me get more relaxed before doing my monologues. Also, what is the ideal amount of times an actor should practice their monologues in a practice session? Thanks!
I’m the least fame driven. I’m a very private person. I have been acting for years now and just got signed to a pretty legit agency. My issue is that I don’t want to have social media and the thought of being in the public eye makes me SO uncomfortable!! Am I wasting my time here? I don’t want to give this up. I’m getting great auditions and I’m finally on the right track… but now I’m getting cold feet. I’m terrified by the idea of fame… when most of my friends want to be famous. I’m wondering if I should start thinking realistically and consider doing something else, because I want to be a successful actress and I know fame/notoriety could be a biproduct of that.
I have been watching anime as far back as I rememeber. I am 35 years old and I know its a long shot but I've always wanted to be a voice actor, unfortunately life has put other things in my path a wife a couple kids almost 15 years in the military. I dont even know where to start. I have started visiting all the sites listed in the about section of this reddit it is just a bit overwhelming. Any tips for this old man, or should I just quit before I let myself.
This has just been on my mind recently So we're speaking hypothetically I have social media now, but if I were to become a successful actor at some point, would I be allowed to keep using the same accounts I've been using or would I have to make a whole new business account? Follow up question. Are actors allowed to comment on YouTube videos, Reddit threads, social media posts (that aren't posted by major accounts), etc?
okay ik this isnt the right sub to post this but the people here respond quickly l. so my question was, i wanna be an actor but I don't know anything about acting, in short my skills are super duper bad and i can't join acting classes until I move out. so I just wanted to ask that how can I improve my skills? does books help? can somebody recommend any books? classes? free ones? and yeah YouTube isn't helping haha. thanks if you read it upto here<3
I’ve done skits before with a few friends, and sometimes people tell me that I am a decent actor, and others don’t take note of anything going on, just watching. But how can I tell if I am good? What can I do?
How there are actors who just discovered in a restaurant with zero acting experince or a few experince and get rock and famous for just a show or in a short period of time??? Is Acting mostly about appearance, Right moment (right place+right time+right person) and connections rather than acting ability?
I've been cast in a small role in a low-budget feature. It's an action movie, and my character is basically the bad guy's lead henchman. It's a fun role, it has a few interesting fight scenes, but the characterization isn't particularly deep. The guy is goon that says "yes boss", enjoys punching the hero a bit (until he gets his own ass kicked), and his last line somewhat redeems him. Nonetheless, I want to play this role to the best of my ability. The problem is that most of the techniques I've practiced in class are for "meatier" characters, where it's reasonably clear what their scene objective is, or what their overall life goal is. But what do I do with a guy that punches people when his boss tells him to? I guess I could make up a backstory as elaborate as I want, as long as it makes the few lines and actions of the role plausible. Is this how experienced actors prepare for small roles? Is there anything else I should be doing? Or for a role like this, just focus on the physicality and aim to make it look believable and exciting, but not a particularly three-dimensional human being?
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I've been thinking of changing my last name to a stage name. Currently there is already an actress with my name, she isn't well-known or famous but when you search my name she is the first hit. I've been acting for about six years and using my middle name. Nothing I've done has been super professional, just a lot of short films and student films and mainly classes and workshops. I took a break from acting the last two years and jumping head first back in this year and wondering if it would be worth it to differentiate myself now before it's too late. I'm not a member of the union yet or booked anything "professional". However, I would have to change my websites, profiles, social media handles, etc. Is it too late to do this? Should I just keep going by my name with my middle name added (which I don't love)? I would just rather do it now if I'm going to do it than wait any longer. I'm afraid with all the classes/workshops, etc I've taken that it's not a good idea at this point. But would love to get thoughts/opinions!
The college I’m planning on apply to has only a Theater Arts major (although, I’m wanting to be a film actress rather than a theatrical actress). Idk if I should put this but [F20]. I was wondering if there’s any other college degree majors that’ll help me in the future. I was thinking maybe Communication or English major. Some actress I look up to and their degrees: Gabrielle Union - Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology Regina Hall - Master’s Degree in Journalism Sanaa Lathan - Master’s Degree in Drama Some actress I like started very age in acting, once they got out of high school they were set and ready. Some actress I like dropped out of high school/college to pursue their acting careers, sometimes I do feel like I waited to late, but Taraji P. Henson didn’t start acting until she was 26, which makes me feel like I have time (and I do look younger for my age as well, which helps out a lot). If you have attended college, what did you major in and do you think it’ll help out in the future? Or should I not attend college (something tells me it’s a waste of time, even though some great actress attend college) and I should just practice and study acting?
I love acting... But I'm not sure if it's the career for me. I have extreme anxiety when it comes to uncertainty. I just can't seem to handle it; I plan my life out to the most minute detail, even though I know everything can, and probably will change in some form. I'm also someone who gets jealous easily, as much as I hate that about myself. The idea that I might struggle in some way gives me a painful amount of anxiety daily, and I constantly seek reassurance from those around me. Yet somehow, I can't stop loving it; the thrill of stepping out on a stage in front of hundreds of people, the joy I get when I make them laugh or cry, and the pride I get knowing that I'm good at what I do. I hate myself for loving it because it tortures me every single day, and I'm not even old enough for a professional career yet. I don't dream of broadway - being in a small company that performs in a park would be enough for me. (I think) All I seem to hear is "You'll never get work, it's a brutal industry" or "you'll be a waitress your whole life", and it scares the absolute shit out of me. I'm just so exhausted from worrying when I've barely even started.
I currently have no experience or training, but I would like to eventually voice a Genshin character. This is a long-term goal, of course. I don't live in or near a major city like LA or Dallas. I may be able to put together a home recording studio with the right equipment. My main concern is getting experience and establishing myself. From what I know, companies prefer experienced actors, meaning newbies like myself struggle to find jobs. Does anyone have any advice?
Hello everyone, I have a few questions that could definitely go unanswered because they are just weird. I’m an aspiring collegiate athlete, specifically a lacrosse player, and I’m likely going to end up at a Division 1 school (if I continue on the path I’m on). I am a rising junior in highschool, and despite me playing multiple sports, I’ve always had a love for writing and acting. Specifically writing and acting in the sci-fi genre. Although I’ve never been in theatre or writing club or anything related to that, it’s always been my dream to become an actor or writer. My question is how I know I’m cut out to be an actor/writer, but more importantly an actor, at all. I’ve recorded myself reading scripts and had it compared to others reading the same script and got good feedback. Even though it’s not the most practical, acting is still my dream. So, I guess my final question is should I pursue acting? My school does have acting classes. I feel like I’m too creative and gifted to waste my life working as a finance guy in an office. I am also worried about what my parents would say, but they have read my stories and seen my videos before and said they were great. Im just uncertain in a lot of ways. If you read this all… Thanks!
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.
Are agent breakdowns limited by region? For example, would a well-connected Toronto agent have access to the same breakdowns as a well-connected LA agent (ie: a marvel production) that they forward to their talent. Or would toronto actors not be given those opportunities? in which case, can a toronto actor seek representation in LA while still living in toronto, and have an LA agent submit for them. Would they still require a work permit to book those jobs or would production take care of that after booking the gig? do actors feel region-locked out of big opportunities simply because of where they live, regardless of how good their agent is?
Just wondering as I’m starting to make decisions about my future. I’m already taking acting classes (and have been for years) but I’m wondering if it’s worth going to an arts uni or college (or do an arts/theatre degree) to become a professional actor (particularly on film) Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks <3
Ive always wondered how do certain people deal with the fact that some actor is making out with ur girlfriend on camera and getting butt naked in bed with them. You have to be crazy to let your girlfriend do sex scenes or kiss other dudes.
Hey guys! I was wanted an option or advice on posting myself doing scenes and monologues on social media? Tiktok? Youtube? As a way to put myself out there? We never know who’s scouting on these types of social media platforms, especially tiktok where it’s easy to blow up or attract an audience as the algorithm on tiktok is usually in our favor. I have a professional looking backdrop and a tripod that I use for my self tapes, and I wanted to perform ordinal work and maybe published work on Tiktok?
Hello all. Before I get into my questions, I want to thank everyone in this community for the content here. After a while out of acting, my wife is getting back into it and while I am doing what i can to support her, I don't always have answers or knowledge I need and I have been able to reference a lot of things I've found here to help me out, so I appreciate it First, as I said, my wife is getting back into acting after a while not doing it. I do what I can to offer support; searching through casting calls, driving her where I can, editing, filming, etc., but I truly want to do more. We are in the chicago market, and while I do utilize backstage and a few others, I was wondering if there are alternative options for finding casting calls. Can I reach out to casting directors directly? Are there places I am unaware of that post current projects? I really want to do more than relying on (mainly) backstage. Next, I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions for setting up a recording space. Equipment suggestions? Software ( I'm using Adobe premiere right now, but I am no expert)? I'd like to actually turn a space or spare room into a recording area and was wondering if anyone had done anything similar and might have suggestions. I'm far from rich, but am willing to invest money into this to do it right. Basically, if anyone has advice for me as the spouse of an actor, I'm willing to take it all. As a side note, my wife recently got a role acting in a short film that was part of a sort of concept contest. Each filmmaker had 7 days to make a short 60 second film from start to finish (writing, filming, editing, etc.). As someone with no real experience in any of these things, I thought it was a cool idea. Beyond my wife acting in one of these, I have no affiliation with the project, but wanted to share the YouTube trailer for the contest which is live on July 7 (7pmcst, I think). Anyway, as I said, I just found it interesting and thought I would share it here as well if anyone wanted to check it out. https://youtu.be/_-8e5lDSb5Y Again, thanks to everyone for all the help so far and to anyone who takes the time to offer me advice or even read my post. It all helps me learn.
This was my very first genuine stab at acting. I’d love thoughts from the fellow actors and directors in here. I had never done anything in the realm of psychological horror until I shot this film and I had an absolute blast. It ignited my passion for the craft but I want to do and learn much much more. I played Dr. Geoffrey Barter. The one and only time I ever had a beard! Enjoy xx https://youtu.be/KhvzQnlHNNI
I currently doing an Eco Cast self tape via Actors Access and the casting director has said they can’t accept files above 100MB, and that if it is over that I will be asked to resize. My self tape came out to just under 500MB. I don’t understand how I’m expected to submit to this as the sides are long in themselves. Should I just cut the take into several 100MB chunks? Or maybe cut out reader dialogue?
I’m currently in college and have been taking acting classes. I’m also debating taking classes in cinema studies and film analysis/theory from my school. They sound extremely interesting and useful, covering topics like the structure of films, various storytelling techniques, cinematography, cultural impact, analyzing themes from different perspectives such as race, gender, class, age, etc. Would it be useful to take these as an aspiring actor (and maybe a screenwriter down the road), even though I’m already taking a bunch of acting classes? I think understanding how films work would be helpful but the only downside here is that these classes require a massive amount of time in my schedule since they have the regular 3 hrs/week class time plus an additional 3hrs/week for watching films. And my acting classes also take 6 hrs/week instead of the typical 3hrs. So taking them both leaves very little room in my schedule for other classes. As such, maybe I’m better off taking other classes that would be helpful in getting a job so I have some backup and job security (I’m a math and CS major so this would mean taking more CS/statistics electives). I’d appreciate any input :)
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Hey guys 24-year-old man here. I'm interested in becoming an actor and stand-up comedian. This is especially hard in India for an average person with no ties to anyone but what's the situation/field like in Canada or America? How much of it is dependent on your looks and race? Am i too old to take a shot at acting? I have always been interested in movies and film but my family isn't supportive of unrealistic dreams like these. I grew up in school alongside the daughter of a very famous actor in my province. Now years later she's ll probably get into the field due to her family. Does it just come down to being born into the right family?
I saw Elvis movie yesterday and I am blown away. What a movie!!! Tremendous experience. More than that, I am mesmerised by Austin’s performance. I have a QUESTION to the actors who have watched his performance that how did he managed to get that voice?? Throughout the performance he maintained it and after watching the movie I was thinking about that only. How did he get that voice? To do so actors do some voice practice or something? And in general I had always this question, I have seen many actors changing their voice for the character and how they do that? If anyone has idea please let me know. Appreciate your response.
https://youtu.be/Mld1_1qJGlk Aelfric's Side Story derived from my main audio drama, Coalesce: Crimson Flight is out now! So excited to work on these projects with my amazing Voice Actors! Stay diligent on your projects! Remember, our main story is a lot of work. Est. 2023 release. Please throw some feedback on our YouTube! This is my first time sound designing something a bit more immersive. We have out stories posted too! Note that this is not a demo of my voice, but a practice chapter for my voice actors and my sound designing skills for future projects.
Hi Everyone! Im an actor based in sweden and im currently exploring options on where to study! I was wondering if anyone here knew anything about how the student visa system in the US works in correlation to working as an actor in the US? Ex. Can i work as an actor and take jobs as an actor in either a F, J or M - 1 visa? If so, please dont be shy to message me or comment!⭐️
Hi all — I’m currently in talks with an actor who starred in a major film on HBO for a low budget short film. The role is literally 1.5 pages out of a 20 page script and we’re offering a few thousand to shoot with them for a day (it’s a sub-character role, reveal at the end). The manager asked for an offer and script and said they would get an answer from their talent ASAP. The offer, script, and treatment were sent over with all production details (production attachments, logistics, rate, billing, premiere, travel reimbursements, etc). The manager said that the actor is very interested (a huge win) but then asked the highest rate we could pay? I shared the rate from the offer again and they said “That’s what you said in the offer but can you go higher?” I shared that’s all we had for budget we can offer now, but if we get more lift in production budget, we’d be happy to pay more and can include this in the contrast, but the current offer is the cap we have. The manager “Got it” and is now asking for the contract to be sent that she can share with her agents to look over. Is this pre-mature? I haven’t even had a conversation with the actress about the role yet nor is she attached. Wouldn’t a contract be sent after attachment?? Something feels way off. We’re making a short film under $10K, not a branded commercial or PSA where we can pay tens of thousands. I understand we’re asking for celebrity talent, but if she’s “very interested” as the manager has said (after seeing the offer) I don’t understand why the manager is being so difficult.
Whether personally or professionally. It has been 3 years since I graduated from mine and very often I think of something one of my instructors told us one day. It was in the middle of him tearing into the class because we weren't pushing hard enough on our assigned Shakespeare pieces, and at a point, he said: *"When you get out of this program, you're not going to know who you are."* I am finding that I've been having some challenges wrestling with whether I still want to be a full time actor. Half of me enjoys having reached a place where I don't have roommates and I can enjoy my own apartment that I pay for, and the other half knows that while financially things are okay, my 9-5 is also the reason I don't have the time or energy to dedicate to artistry. I was very happy when I was immersed in it at school, and now self tapes feel like a chore and an extreme disinterest \[unless its a role I REALLY WANT and connect to\]. Still, whenever I see plays or see my other friends doing theatre, I get that rush again, I realize that I miss this part of my life, and I beat up on myself for not having the same accomplishments as my peers. I know this is something actors wrestle with all of the time, but I realize that I didn't have any of these.... crazy inner conflicts and self doubt periods... until I attended acting school. I don't regret it. I'm not blaming the school. I like to think that experience is what I needed to really learn about myself and be honest about who I am, who I think I need to be, and who I wanna be. But I just wonder, did anybody else go through a period of transition with self after attending acting school?Please share your experience.
Do you think it’s important to have social media as an new actor? And if yes, what are the benefits? Thanks!
Okay maybe I’m crazy but I seem to get a flux of auditions co star and supporting from my agent one week and then absolutely nothing the next. The pattern appears consistent. I’m wondering if this is something agents do, like alternate the actors they send in for? Im so tired of not getting consistent auditions and the anxiety is killing me.
I’m new to the acting world, and I’ve only begun taking classes this year. While I do have a dynamic personality, my nerves so far have gotten the best of me. I’m so used to acting with myself that doing a scene with someone is a definitely new challenge. Is this is a normal obstacle that new actors often come across?
Hello! Is anyone currently working in the healthcare field (doctor, nurse, CNA, etc) and is also an actor at the same time? How do u do it? What has it been like for u? Asking out of pure curiosity
i know it's too late cos Jenny Han said they'd be filming this summer BUT i just wanna know if they were looking any new characters for season two and if anyone heard about any casting calls on actors access or somewhere else. i'm too impatient to wait for a casting announcement lol.
So I’m working on a play and, well, it’s themed around drug and alcohol use. Im not a big weed smoker but I’m considering smoking CBD flower for the scene. It won’t have any psychoactive or memory affects, and regulates the cannabinoid system, as opposed to marijuana or THC, which would get you high and possibly paranoid onstage. I smoked herbs onstage before and it’s awful and gives you a weird buzz. CBD is about as close as you can get to weed without being it- like an O’douls non alchoholic beer. Legal in all states. Body chill and anti anxiety effects. Smells like real weed… So. Wondering if anyone has any strong opinions about this one way or another. As actors we try to blur the line between real and imaginary in any way we can. I think this is an elegant solution with the risk of a possible square audience member mutiny.
i've noticed that over the last three years there's been a wave of new actors mainly poc who seem to not have many or even no credits to their name landing pretty life-changing roles. i know there will be people saying "they weren't picked off the street, they had to have connections!" but as a poc, i feel like poc actors particularly south asian actors are in no position to use connections and nepotism in hollywood just yet. i've heard the new girl who plays ms marvel has said that her family are "far removed from hollywood" so what is it? how are these actors doing these things and does it set unrealistic expectations for other young actors?
Make it as in achieving a decent amount of money, fame, success, etc,.
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