So I'm a Canadian actor and up here we usually just have an agent. I'm starting to look into representation in LA. I'm working on my 0-1 Visa, I have about 45 + credits and some amazing letters of recommendation/press so I'm not worried about that. The dumb question is: what is the difference between a manager and an agent? I'm sure I can google it, but from people on the ground - do I need both? Can I start with one? Help a Canadian friend!
Currently a background actor in Ontario, Canada looking for an easier way to get into ACTRA with some voiceover or voice acting work, as their background requirements are steep. 200days/1600 hours.. (this takes years if you only get 1 day a week)
Hello fellow voice actors! It's me, your very dumb and annoying colleague, who's not so bad but wants to be better. So here's the thing - I know how to act. At least at a basic, maybe intermidiate level. I got a good mic(not a yeti, but a samson) and a blanket (no booth sadly and not in the near future). I need to learn how to be natural(er), how to hold a voice(it's hard to talk in one for long periods of time), how to learn accents(german is so hard for me, english ones are easy) and I need you to help me. Reddit, tell me, which courses should I take? I don't feel like a total noob, so I don't need basic level courses. I'm not a mega pro, but I do know some things. What courses provide a good middle ground? P.s. preferably starting July 18th xoxo
Hello!!! Any success stories from using talent link? I've never had an agent or manager so I'm not expecting any A-list agencies lol
If I've been fortunate enough to have a well established actor offer to refer me to their reps - how do I not fuck it up? They asked for my materials and said they'd send it over to their people. Should I reach out to said people? Or do nothing and wait for them to reach out to me? What sort of timeline should I give/expect for a response? I'd like to play it cool, like I've been here before, but I haven't. 2¢ appreciated
Currently taking a scene study class led by an actor/casting director/crew member and it was quite pricey so I’m trying to make the most of it. What are some good questions to ask during class because during the moment I’ll just blank
Hey All! I would appreciate some perspective on a big decision I've been unsure about. I'm an actor based in Los Angeles. Recently I was accepted into LAMDA's MFA in Professional Acting in London, a two-year program. It's a great school with a great reputation--but I'm having trouble deciding if I should go. I've only been in LA one year and recently signed with a small agency here (mostly commercial/VO auditions so far). The idea of being in London isn't super appealing to me at the moment--the weather, activities, etc.. However, I don't want to miss out on a great opportunity and training that could elevate my career prospects. Here's some more context/considerations: \-I'm a male in my early 30s; I've been acting for a while but don't have a lot of professional credits on my resume \-I don't have any previous conservatory training, mostly intensives/weekly classes in NYC and LA; my undergrad was not in drama/acting \-I've been auditioning for drama schools for a couple of years, but LAMDA wasn't my first choice; I was a walk-in audition \-LAMDA tuition is about 35k USD per year, 70k total, not including lodging/costs of living; I'd be taking out loans to pay for it \-the school recently had a big leadership/faculty shakeup and is sort of figuring out its identity \-I've spoken with a few current students/alumni who are doing well; one booked an Apple TV series his first year out of school ​ If there's any other info I can provide that would help offer some insight, let me know. Thanks!
Where would marvel or other big studios post public casting calls like that? She just was forwarded a link. She wasn’t even planning on being an actress so obviously she wasn’t on a paid app and it’s her only acting credit so I believe her story of being sent a public casting link. But WHERE would they post that lol
I’m a new actor in Los Angeles but only have extra and student film experience. I was working on getting a demo reel but am in a tough financial situation and tired of struggling. I also have been in LA for 7 years (starting acting last year) and have no real friends here; I’m very lonely and depressed. Because of all this, I’m considering moving back with my parents in South Texas (at least temporarily) but want to make sure I can still work on my acting career. What can I do there besides taking classes? I want to make sure that I can keep working on my acting career while I get back on my feet. I wouldn’t have to pay for anything while living at my parents but would eventually need a job. My parents live in a small city on the border with Mexico, 4 hours from San Antonio. Is it realistic for me to be able to get roles there or in other cities and travel for them? I have been checking Backstage and see casting calls but they say they’re only taking applicants from people in those cities. I need help since I need to know what the smart decision would be. I recognize LA is “the place to be” for this industry but I think my plan can bring me success in the long run. TL;DR: Thinking if moving to South Texas from Los Angeles but need tips on whether this is smart for a new actor.
Director here — I keep getting passes on my script from actors. While a bit different, how do you as actors not get discouraged when directors pass on your auditions?
I wanna hear from people who actually have subscriptions/were previously subscribed. Have you ever gotten roles or do the apps seem like a scam? Majority of casting directors say you should never have to pay to auditions yet these apps ask for money
So, im trying to do a "girl" voice. I have heard that the easiest way is too do an impression of a certain Female Actor, VA or youtuber, and then later change the pitch and speech pattern around to fit you more. But are there any VA's, Actors or Youtubers who have a speech pattern that is easy to learn? (All of this is not for proffesional use, i just wanna have some fun confusing the heck out of people Online and IRL.)
Hey. I’m a film maker who is working on a film named “Strike of The Spider-Man”. I am looking for actors who could play some parts for the film and I will leave the options down below, dm me if your interested. Main Roles- Peter Parker/Spider-Man Untitled Villain Aunt May Uncle Ben Bitterman (Original Character) Wade Grimm (Original Character) Eddie Brock Mr Nyte
Hello. I am a 20yr old aspiring actress based in Toronto, Ontario. I have no real experience when it comes to acting as I am a very beginner. I want to attend an acting class, I heard that LB acting studio is pretty good, but I am not sure what class I need to take (as there is a lot of different classes: on-camera series, audition series, beginner series). Has anyone taken any of these classes before? If so, what are your honest opinions about them? Thanks!
Basically the title. I know reality tv is usually frowned upon if you want to be taken seriously as an actor, but because Squid Game was so well received and popular, could this be a good opportunity? What do you guys think? Someone posted a Tiktok casting call so you can already tell there’s so many people applying. Chances are slim but would it be worth applying anyway? [link](https://www.squidgamecasting.com/)
Hello, I just started a YT channel and I'm looking for a Voice actor who can help me with my animated pieces. I don't have any money to provide for your services but maybe we can work out something else. If interested you can DM me. Thanks.
(F22) I just joined an on-camera acting class that helps build your reel by filming the scenes you do. However, I’m being given scenes to perform that are far from my typecast, aka I would NEVER be cast for those roles. For example, I look *and* sound much younger, like I could play as young as 13, yet the scene I was given is me portraying a married mother who is pregnant with another child. Am I wrong for saying I don’t want to waste time shooting this scene? I feel like a bad actress for saying this. I just fail to understand why I would film a scene for my reel playing a mother if nobody would actually ever cast me as a mother or even let me audition for a role like that. Any advice or opinions welcome
Hey all — producer here that just got an email back after requesting to share an offer for an actress to her agent about a short film. This is a rising actress on a major Netflix series, *name* changed for protection. “Thanks for reaching out regarding Anna. Sure – you can send me the offer and script for review. I will say that Anna is spread quite thin at the moment, and we have a number of opportunities we are juggling, but we are happy to review and share with Anna and will do our best to get back to you soonest.” Should I still share my offer and script? It feels like a lost game based on their reply.
To clarify, I know it is still an extremely difficult and competitive field, but I'm curious if in 2022 with so much television being released its becoming less saturated? Even Slighlty? Or is there just as many actors coming in to fill these roles as ever?
I’m a 26 year old aspiring actress in London and just started a new Instagram to share reels/acting challenges and for whatever reason not ready to share with my own (small) acting network until it’s more established. Can you please drop your handles so I can follow some actors and start to build my page? Not expecting anything in return. Thanks in advance!
As I progressively continue to add credits to my resume on Actors Access, I’m just wondering how accessible the resume actually is. When submitted for projects on AA, do casting directors automatically see our resumes along with headshots and clips? Or is that something that they have to actively search for?
I'm just about to leave BOVTS and I'm thinking I will probably stay in Bristol. Do any Bristol-based actors know of any classes?
Okay... I am nowhere "new" to acting. I've done some films, commercials, TV, and voice-over. Nothing major mostly featured and local aired, alongside award-winning theater performances. Enough to have signed me with two Detroit agencies over the years. However... those agencies both become dross, or basically lame. Auditions only once every few months, instead of weekly, and paying too low to bother with (avg. $250) So at least voice work has supplemented what live projects used to. But since this pandemic, it seems it's been catch-22 confusion on how agents operate anymore ... or how to submit to them for representation now, outside of Actors Access and Backstage. I've submitted to several Chicago-based agents, but have heard nothing. And my headshots are newer. My resume current. So, perhaps I'm out of the loop on what's going on??? Do actors even submit to agents anymore? Or has this become old school? Most agencies have website submission. But it's been pulling teeth on how to do a cover letter/email body. Or skip that altogether. I've seen other actors/talent posting this similar query on social media, including Facebook. Looking for answers, because it seems the "apply to this talent agency" has become old school. Somebody help! What are we actors doing wrong, who want to reengage in films, primetime TV, and/or commercial work (without a current agent)???
Hey! I'm a high school rising senior and looking to double major in Theater/Acting and something else in college. I have a few questions for you guys to help me narrow down my college search. 1. Where did you go to college? 2. How would you rate your experience? 3. Did you get an undergraduate degree or a graduate degree? 4. Do you feel like your education helped to set you up for a career in acting? 5. Do you know anyone else who *also* studied acting or theater in college? Where did they go and how was their experience? Thanks!
Hey! The title basically says it all. Since I was a kid, I wanted to be an actress. Nobody in the family supported that idea, cause well, I have no connections, can't act (they said that even though they have never seen me act and it's a skill that can be improved), and I'm not pretty enough, especially my nose. I've never been insecure about it until my closest people said that, and they'd repeat it throughout my whole life. Later my nose also became bigger. Nobody has ever pointed out my nose but them. In my country beauty standards are crazy, but when I go abroad, let's say the U.S. I'd always get a lot of compliments and attention, random people coming up on the street to me, asking me if I am a model, etc. Some people stare and straight-up tell me that they love my face and that I'm pretty/beautiful. But I guess that this insecurity had been ingrained in my head so hard that I can't get rid of it now. Believe me when I said that I've tried to get rid of it and love my nose - God knows I've tried. But I can't. I simply can't. And it's not deformed or anything, it has decent symmetry, it's a straight Roman nose. It's bigger than your regular one. And when I film myself on tape, I like everything but my nose. I'd love it to be more refined and smaller, so it won't take up so much space on my face. I just want to look nice from every angle and from my profile too. I don't want a nose job that will make me look like a brand new person, nor do I want someone's nose. I want it to look as natural as possible, so if anyone sees it they would never guess that I had a nose job. Think about Blake Lively's nose job. In my country, I can get it done way cheaper than in the U.S., but the quality of it isn't worse, it's about the same. I know, I know - everyone's beautiful in their own way, actors have to look like people and people come in different shapes/sizes, etc. BUT you can't tell me that looks don't matter when it comes to acting, especially when it comes to women. Men in films can have different looks and noses, they don't get judged that much and if anything, it adds character. Women on the other hand are criticized so hard, think of all the actresses that are beautiful yet were told multiple times to get a nose job by producers, etc. I know that it would be better to do a nose job before getting into acting, considering the story of an actress from the "Dirty Dancing". My plan was to study acting (first on my own - books, youtube, interviews, practicing at home, learn how to memorize, etc), save up for a nose job, get it done, and then get more serious about acting. **Would I still want to get a nose job even if I didn't want to get into acting?** The answer is yes. I think that even if I were to become a teacher/lawyer/fitness trainer, I still would want a nose job. It has been my biggest insecurity forever and I just want to get it over with. It stops me from doing so many things that at this point it's way easier to get it done than to try and love it for what it is. What are your thoughts on this?
So, im trying to do a female/feminine voice, but idk who's speach pattern i should try to replicate? Is there a certain actor, VA or Youtuber that has a speach pattern that is easier to learn?
Obviously not from the CD, I know they don't respond unless its that they want you- but how can I get feedback on my auditions? I know I shouldnt post them here since that probably violates actors access rules right
Hi there! I just discovered that there is a subreddit for VA, and i cant believe i never thought of it before. But anyways, i have been doing VA for a while now. I can do a decent amount of impressions and stuff. But now i kinda want to get into doing female voices. I have heard that one of the easiest ways is just doing them like any other impressions. Just learn their speech pattern, and change the pitch? But im having a problem with the speech pattern part. I really dont know who i should try to do an impression of. Are there some people who's speech pattern is easier to learn?
Hey all - currently in talks with an agent for a celebrity actress who stars on a major Netflix show. All seems fine with the rate and material but they're asking what **card placement on credits** will be and **if their can be an invite w/ a plus one** to the premiere. ​ My project is a SHORT-FILM (15 minutes) I don't know or plan on having a premiere at all...this is a story wholly created to release online and festivals. We could aim for a small venue in LA to hold a premiere, but this isn't anything with press and not meant to be designed that way. It's designed low budget so it can be MADE and released into the world. ​ The actress' role is a reveal at the end of the film. A good friend of mine from Pixar directed a short-film and they got Jude Law to cameo at the end via a relationship. Since this actress isn't the lead and only plays a character at the end - I'm not sure how billing would work in the credits. Does she get first billing even though she's not the lead? ​ Any help would be appreciated!
I am interested in attending graduate school with a good acting program (MFA program if at all possible) after I graduate from college next year to continue to learn and strengthen my technique/craft before I go out and try to make it on my own as an actor. I would like to stay within the Midwestern states, as that's where I currently live, but I am not opposed to possible graduate schools a little further west or perhaps east. I am trying to do my own research on grad schools with good acting programs, but I'm open to suggestions if anybody has them. Thank you!
Is it a shitting where you eat situation? Are you ex’s with someone who is insanely famous? What are your thoughts of dating someone in the industry? Any regrets?
Hi, I'm an incoming high school junior and I really want to pursue acting as a career and a craft. I want to go to a university and get a BFA in acting, however, my family has said that they won't support me if I don't at least get a dual degree in acting and a STEM major like public health or biology. Are there any schools that allow this and do you think I can still get make it as an actor even with having to focus less time on acting? I was thinking of working as a pharmacy tech while also looking for acting gigs.
Ok, guys I kind of have a "bad actor" question that will probably make me sound dumb, but it's been burning at the back of my mind for a while now: It's about the preparation for film work. I have tried a myriad of different techniques like *A Practical Handbook for the Actor* Objective, Action, "As if" approach. I have tried Harold Guskin's "Taking it off the page" approach. At the moment, I am using *The Lyndon Technique* 15-step process to break down a script. But each time, no matter the prep, the words still feel foreign when saying them out loud for the first couple of times, like I just don't trust myself. Usually, this wouldn't be a problem for theatre or rehearsal but since film is such a fast turnaround time I worry about this flaw for future work. I have tried practicing saying the words with emotions but then I feel like that gets me stuck in a certain way of saying things and when I say them in monotone I feel like I am not incorporating the emotional prep work that I worked on before... Anyway long story short is: how do you guys approach this?? Do you find someone to work off of, go on set with a ton of emotional prep work and hope that that carries you, or something else? I guess in short: does anyone have any prep work that has worked well for them? Thanks guys!!
So I have a book that eventually needs an Audible done. 130k words, 355 pages. How much would something like this cost?
How do other trans actors deal with a resume possibly being reflective of roles of your gender pre-transition? Do you just own them and answer honestly if anyone asks or do you abandon them and start completely over? Especially if your roles are older than a couple of years. In my case, I stopped acting before 2018 for a lot of complicated personal reasons, but I'm finding myself missing it so I want to try again. I'm just not sure how to handle answering the question on an audition form about previous experience or, by extension, how to even manage a resume. Any advice would be appreciated. I'm confident in how I'm going to handle just about everything else, but this one is a struggle.
The dim will be a dystopian movie about the dangers of a police state. Most of you will be background people such as protestors or police , but 3-4 will be main characters, and a police officer who will make some dialogue, along with the police cheif. If you’re fine with working in a movie called acab the dangers of a police state and are in the stl area, hit me up
Maritime Capsules is looking for an actress/personality/collaborator who is funny, charming, spontaneous and fearless. This ongoing role is in an unscripted YouTube series "Luff Life" following the trans-coastal adventures of a New England sailboat captain. Boating skills needed, an ability or aptitude for sailing is essential
how do you know if wanting to become an actor as a child isn't a phase
I’m 22, about to graduate college really soon. I really never had hobbies growing up, my only constant has been media. I love movies and tv, also youtube and musicals and have always been interested in acting. I wanted to be an actress/ singer as a child but like most people, those dreams became more practical. I was told I’m not a good singer, I wasn’t pretty enough for tv and I was supposed to go on multiple disney auditions but never did because my parents couldn’t spare the time. My high school didn’t have theater and I didn’t know enough about it to try to start one. After so many disappointments, I just stopped caring. But now, I really want to get into acting for fun. I just have no idea where to start since I don’t have a bg in theater or acting like most people my age who are already heavily involved with it. I also know people out their blood, sweat and tears into their dreams of being artists and don’t want to minimize the seriousness of certain spaces. Does anyone have recommendations for where to start?
I’ve always wanted to be an actress however I’ve also considered the fact that entertainment is changing… drastically. Now you become an ‘actress’ on TikTok without showcasing the full skill of the craft. Now, anyone can learn from simple YouTube video. So, will it be worth pursuing now that we have this new technology? And will it be an advantage for actors or perhaps a downfall?
I figure having a thread to be proud of ourselves and each other could be nice. None of that backhanded self deprecating stuff! Brag a little. I'll start: I have worked hard to get to where I am as an analytic and gracious actor. I have what it takes to do work that I'm proud of and I look forward to growing as an artist. Your turn, go! Some sentence starters could be "Something I've done that I'm proud of..." or "I'm worth hiring because..."
I started acting during the pandemic while I was working and going to school remotely. Next year, I would LOVE to attend real people college. I'm already accepted for Fall 2022 :) My problem is my acting career. Acting is my #1 but I would regret not being a real college student for a year or two. Does anyone have any guidance for balancing being a college student and an actor? I would be entering as a sophomore into a relatively easy program. Acting-wise, in the last few months, I've been pinned for recurring co/guest stars 3 times and just don't know what I'd do if I actually booked! I'm also first choice right now for a SAG MLB feature shooting in early 2023 pending negotiations
TL:DR I work full time (23y/o, married) in a steady job, would love to pursue acting but am not courageous enough to drop everything to invest in it, especially since my wife is in a graduate program. I'd love to get my foot in the door by doing small stuff on weekends, but all the casting stuff I've seen on Backstage shoots during the week. What can I do? Full post: I've loved acting since I got my first roles in musicals in high school, a small part in Aladdin (any other Razouls out there?) and then the lead in Willy Wonka my senior year. However, I went to college for an engineering degree because my brain works well in that space and it was always an expectation that I'd go get a "steady job". I wasn't able to do any stage productions in school due to how strenuous our engineering schedule was, and the one student film I was actually going to be a part of ended up having a conflict with the shooting dates so I had to back out. I looked into casting near me in the summers, but a mix of being 2 hours from the closest big city (Portland, OR) and working 60+ hours in the summers to pay for college made it feel impossible. I wanted to so badly but the fear of not working enough for school took over. I graduated, got married, and now live with my wife in Princeton, NJ as she gets a master's degree and I work a well-paying 9-5 engineering job. My job is actually fairly nice, but I still have this itch that I feel in my chest when I see the camaraderie of actors in interviews and behind the scenes and whatnot that gets me thinking about acting again and wanting to step into that, but again, the fear of leaving behind the stability of a good 9-5 job that supports my wife in school and whatnot makes me afraid to really put effort into it. Being so close to NYC now the opportunity to actually try feels so close yet so far away in a sense. All of the casting calls I've seen on Backstage are filming on weekdays, so I can't even try to do small stuff on the weekends for fun. All-in-all, while I know the prospect of acting is by no means some always-happy career with no worries and no stress (quite the opposite at times from all I've read), it still just feels so much more fulfilling in my mind than sitting at a computer designing stormwater systems every day. Being able to create with people and build relationships and do something that makes people happy is so enticing, but I worry if that's just a "grass is always greener" mindset. I don't have the gumption to risk my stable job to go all-in on it, but it also feels like there's very few opportunities to try and get my foot in the door, so to speak, while also working full time. Am I doomed to just daydream about this forever?
I'm just curious how many of you send out actor postcards. If you do, do you send them to casting directors or to agents and managers too? What do you include on the card? Do you use them to announce something eventful, or just as a reminder that you exist? What tone do you take--funny, serious? Are there good online templates to use, or inexpensive places you've found to have them printed? To you put them in an envelope to mail and print both sides, or have them printed as a true post card and mailed? Why? If you don't send them out, have you sent them in the past, and if so, why did you stop? Thanks!
English isn't my first language. I'm trying my best to reduce my foreign accent but it is hard. I thought it is completely impossible to fake standard American accent but they say Liv Hewson did it perfectly. Many people thought she was American but she is Australian. So I found some hope if I can fake American accent at least when I act. Besides I've done some private sessions with a coach, is there any recommendation resources or tips or whatever helpful? Also, I'm looking for female actor who has standard American accent so I can try to mimic her accent when I'm practicing. ​ Thank you.
I am a Black straight male actor 21 years old from Pittsburgh but I should be moving pretty soon I’m going into my senior year of college and we are getting into showcase. Throughout the school year we have been working on archetypes and how people perceive you and what they think you would play by first look. Coming up this year we are working on showcase to get agents and I’m looking for monologues from tv shows, movies, plays that seem good for a black male I’ll post my picture in the comments if you have an archetype or what you think I would play by first glance! Instagram: @thejaychapman
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.
I think acting is my true calling. Given that Medicine takes a shit load of time to get over with I don't think I'd ever have the chance to pursue acting. With my parents constantly up my ass(they are both doctors) to become a doctor, I think there is no other way but to run away from home. But when you actually get to it, it's fucking scary to run away (I've packed my bags and hid them in my cupboard in case I have to make a move : have taken all the important documents , some money etc.) I don't wanna grow old with the empty feeling of not answering my call. Most actors have taken this path and I have a funny feeling that it's actually a major prerequisite to becoming an actor. I don't have friends to discuss this over with so I figured you guys would lend me your two cents. I'm a 22 year old male preparing for the USMLE. Thanks
So i want to become a actor but I have no experience at all so I wanted to take some classes but would like to know some good classes in nyc for a younger teen person.
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