That provide things like bookkeeping, taxes (for self employed actors or artists) etc?
I say a lot of woo woo crap around here and I'm pretty sure it's this book's doing haha. But I see people asking for recs and this one is by and far my #1. THE YOUNG ACTOR'S NOTEBOOK by Dennis Hilton-Reid has been a cornerstone of my work since 2018 - and I've only worked through ten pages so far. It's a book that challenges the actor - young or old in age or experience - to analyze themself and think critically about their practice and presence. I have personally benefitted from this book by learning rehearsal/company etiquette and using it as a journal of progress - if I take a note in it, I leave the date. I write down any notes and quotes related to the prompts and now have a great resource of my own making, of years of thoughts and encouragements from myself and others. The book is available to ship and it's comparatively inexpensive. I suggest it for stage folk who are starting to turn out for things, and anyone who wants to keep track of who they "are" as an actor and worker.
Kind of like how content creators create podcasts, how about a place where creators/ voice-actors narrate the books they want and users can look up an audiobook, filter through all the narrations available, and rate the audiobook they end up choosing so the narrations are ranked. For the voice actors — it’d be a place to build a portfolio, get feedback, and put their work out there, etc Is there anything remotely close to this? Whatre your thoughts on a platform like that/would you join?
I have a Discord server set up for fellow voice actors where we hold each other accountable for our individual marketing goals each week. We have a virtual "huddle" on Monday mornings where we post our marketing goals for the week, and update how we did against the previous week's goals. There are 3 slots open for new members. (We're keeping the server small by design.) If you: 1) are a working voice actor (i.e. you have been paid at or near GVAA Rate Card recommendations for your voice work) AND 2) are actively marketing your services to grow your voiceover business AND 3) can commit to the huddle schedule ... send me a DM and I'll send you the invite link.
Hello I’m signing to a agency soon and I’m very excited as this will be my first agent after starting about six years ago trying to learn and get involved in the business. On IMDB there’s an actor who’s name is the same as mine but spelled just slightly differently. When I Google my name a bunch of people come up. I actually can’t get my real name on Instagram or anything like that cause a bunch of fan pages for Shawn mendes and Tom Holland pop up and other Shawn Holland’s I’m trying to think of a stage name to use So far I could only come up with Biz Holland Shorty Holland SJ Holland Sha Holland I know those probably suck but I’m pretty bad at coming up with a name but I wanna be really consistent so that’s why I’m worrying about it now. I’m performing a play soon too so I wanted to get a name. Any way I could possibly get help/ suggestions? I can give a few basic things about me ( if you want more just ask) to maybe help brainstorm if you guys have the energy and would like to today I’m from Chicago, skinny black guy , I play guitar & bass . My nicknames growing up with my family was “ 5 stacks” “shawnzy” “Shawnyboy” “ shorty Shawn” I love wearing sunglasses my middle name is Javonte
I feel like most people including me want to be an actor to be loved , to be someone else because internally they lack something maybe due to mental health issues or even bad chilhood , parenting a sort of ? (Escapism , llive multiple lives , being reconised and seen in a vast world , being a window on the world for people in need for More in their life) And or people who have had familly or previous young experience into acting .
Any knowledge please on how I can train myself to change my voice like professional actors do? I've been doing it on the side but I can't really hit the desired pitches, tone or effect. Professionals like Christian Bale in American Phsycho can do it with ease. How? Any help please?
28 y/o black male live in Georgia, I always wanted to do acting since I was a teenage but because I was so shy,timid, and quiet I never really went for it. I remember every time we use to have a school play I would get so excited like I was in the play lol. Fast forward now at 28 I believe in myself, I’m more confident no longer shy (due to my retail job 8 years ago) and I have a positive mindset. The problem is I’m starting late and do I really have a chance of getting a role because of my age with no experience? If I do have a chance were should I start? S/N: Over the years since I graduated high school I have a few people tell me I look like an actor (larenz Tate) or should become a actor and I think that is another sign that my purpose might be acting.
I'm your dime a dozen newbie voice actor with a Blue Yeti USB mic and hopes for the future. Lately I've been struggling with lines that have me shouting. The Yeti doesn't have any compression settings so whenever I speak loudly my settings speak like crazy. I turn the gain down but then the part of the line delivered in a normal speaking voice are far too soft. How can I fix this? I'm not experienced enough in audio editing to figure it out yet.
Quick question. My contract is ending with my agent and I’m looking to transition. For some of my blind submissions they are asking for actors access profiles. Obviously my current agency is still listed. Is that usually a problem? Or can I just simply explain it. I hear different things. Thanks!
I haven't really seen much on this topic, so I decided to ask. I understand that in America there are certain regions like NY, LA, Atlanta, and Chicago where you can try to establish yourself and your skills as an actor, but how does it work in other places, in particular London? Would it be a good idea for an American to pursue a BFA in London as opposed to a drama school in the states? What are the differences? Do actors/actresses from London transfer to America at a certain point in their career? I'd love to hear input from other regions that have a prominence in theatre/film as well, though, I'm not too familiar with them at the moment.
I love the idea of being a voice actor and I have two websites and a few blogs made for uni and I just find the idea of voice acting really interesting for the last 7 months, but struggle since that business is really, well, american to say the least and where I live influencers are still this new shiny thing that people dont take seriously, at least not as the west takes so seriously. I also am a bit worried since despite english being not my native tongue, people sometimes point it out and I feel a bit embarassed since I have learnt it for 10 years, even though some natives don't know the difference between there and their, but it still feels embarassing especially if you want to be a voice actress, should I like search on instagram or facebook and hope some stranger likes me and interviews me? How does that work, I apologize the question probably sounds really dumb but I feel really lost, thanks in advance
Are there parts of town where working actors, below the line personnel, and other creatives tend to live and congregate? Safe places for single young women? ABQ is a huge land mass and does not seem to have clearly distinctive neighborhoods like L.A., New York, or Atlanta that someone looking in from the outside can tell much about. This sub needs something like the Moving to (insert major market) threads on the sidebar since it may be about to blow up as a destination for new actors. I once asked this same question on the ABQ subreddit and got accused of celebrity stalking and downvoted into oblivion. lol
I’m gonna explode. I haven’t booked since my last guest star and it’s been driving me nuts. I know, I know… like, I know - problem is I realllly thought my last booking would change things.. and well, it hasn’t really I’ve since become, what seems to be, a *new favourite* of a CD who I’ve read for 13 times with 0 bookings. They’ve called be back again - for a guest star of another unreasonably popular show. This is it dude. Mentally I have to book this or I’m gonna break (not actually, just like metaphorically err yeah) I guess my point is two fold: I want to complain a bit and get some virtual cheer, and it’s become clear this whole circus is a grind from co-star to series regular Ps: I came across this new podcast called 10-1. It’s pretty solid and a great listen for Toronto based actors - and probably any actor anywhere
I’m currently in Vancouver signed to an agent and going out for auditions. I know I’m not at the skill level or confidence level I need to be at in order to achieve the career I want. However I’m willing to do the work. The question is what? What can I consistently do or practice that will help me gain more skills, more confidence, and trust my instincts as a performer? I’m open to all ideas!
I’m at the very start of my acting career (high school lmao) and I’m learning how to act and stuff and developing myself as an actor, I’ve noticed I give my best performances when I’m playing the role of a child and I’m REALLY good at it. But what I’m wondering is, am I insanely good at playing a child, and is it going to be my thing? Or is it just an easy thing to do in general? Context: Long story short I’m considered one of the naturally talented ones in my drama and theatre program, and I know that I do well in most of my performances. Though it seems like the better I feel like I get the harsher my Director is on me which is like totally fine. This seems so narcissistic to say but I feel like she just sees my potential and only wants me to get better you know. Long story short my Director is incredibly incredibly hard to impress, and anybody in that program that’s actually talented will tell you the same thing. But after my performance the other day as A super unlikeable whiny bratty nerd ( I’m 6th grade) that was complaining about being bullied at school (even though she clearly deserved it), my Director was blown away and so impressed by my performance to the point where I thought I was dreaming no joke. She’s never been so impressed with my performance before. So am I just good at playing a child or is it easy. I don’t want to be flattering myself over something that everyone can do lol.
This is a long question, but basically I moved to LA right before the pandemic & am finally getting to take acting classes here & start working on my reel. The pandemic set us all back a couple years, so I’m starting to feel the age panic (I’m 28) & trying not to panic a little. Since there are no dumb questions, I thought I’d ask you all for a little advice!!! My dad was an actor (local/community theatre his whole life overseas & in the States) & just showed up to one Hollywood audition in his life & got it…it was a 3 minute scene with a Christopher Walken in a movie that won Best Picture, so I think I have always had a strong feeling of: just show up, prepare your whole life, & roll the dice. But I’m also feeling behind in terms of acting training—I acted all through college (6-7 plays, performance art, short films), took classes in school & in the city (I went to college in Chicago), which was amazing to get started, but I still feel like I don’t have the basic fundamentals down at all. I did a lot of Meisner/movement & it all felt pretty abstract & convinced me not to get an MFA right away. I have for my whole life just wanted to focus on comedy & aim to be a working TV/film actress. I’m also working on being a better singer/dancer, so that’s why I didn’t move to NY (I also moved to LA for work), so that’s my whole story. Here are my questions, sorry if this is a bit much: 1. Looking at MFA programs, it seems like USC/UCLA are higher-caliber than schools that are not colleges, like AADA & AMDA? And is it really worth it to get an MFA or should I just take as many acting classes as I can? I have some money saved up but I’d love not to shell out tuition $ if I can help it. The acting classes I plan to take this year look great & are right up my alley, but I’m just not sure it’ll be enough to fully train me the way an MFA might? And then I look at schools in NY like Juilliard & I’m like, why not apply? Even though it’s 4 years & not directly TV/film training 2. What are some great, basic fundamental classes in LA that changed your life? (Or in other cities that teach virtually, now that that’s common after the pandemic) 3. How do I network with the community without it sucking up all my time? I’m pretty busy, in grad school & working. Thank you so much fellow thespians!!!!!!!!!!!
I recently did a mutiple look headshot session and from that I have chosen a good amount of photos I would like to upload onto actor casting sites like Actors Access and LA Casting. All these photos look great without retouching really. The lighting is great as is (studio lighting) and my skin looks pretty smooth and even. Some photos have very subtle hair flyaways or eye wrinkles when smiling but unless a CD actually zooms all the way in, I doubt they will notice these details, esp not from a thumbnail which I'm assuming is all they're even looking at. Even if they click and see the larger size, it's not like they are going to dock someone for a flyaways or having natural eye creases when smiling? So I guess I just want some reassurance from you folks -- do you guys just use your unretouched photos on casting sites as long as you're satisfied or do you still retouch every single photo you upload? ​ Also does anyone know at what size are CDs looking at our photos? Am I correct to say they're just selecting off of thumbnails? ​ [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/uyttif)
I'm an Atlanta filmmaker who is getting back into film and video production. I've seen the messy intricacies with negotiating pay, especially for on-screen performers. Which is why I want to set the tone with investors and funding parties quite early that I am not looking to skimp on pay. Especially, since I am seeking out streaming services with my production company. I feel like for the main performers in an independent film, which is mine, I'm looking to give them, roughly $1100-$1500 per day. Higher end for SAG actors/actresses. Other performers about $300--$600 per day. Background non speaking -- $150-$200 per day. ​ If you believe this is too high or too low, please let me know.
Hello Toronto actors. I am a newer actor that is ready to submit to agencies (have everything prepared; headshots, resume with training and a student film I did and class videos). I have looked through the actra site and did research and narrowed it down to my top 12. Was going to apply to my first 6 first then move on to my next 6. I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience or insight on the following agencies: 1. Premier Artists' Management 2. Ritter Talent Agency 3. ETM Ltd/Edna Talent Management 4. Hero Artists 5. Hines Management 6. Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency 7. AMI Artist Management 8. InVision Artists Talent Management 9. Ambition Talent 10. Compass Artist Management 11. Fountainhead Talent 12. Butler Ruston Bell Talent Associates Thank you all for your help
I’ve always wanted to get an act in common if you was in my profile I’ve never said anything once about acting because I’ve always kind of kept it to myself, kinda like that one kid coming out and saying he likes Barb‘s dolls or something like that, that’s what it always felt like to me, I finally did something and stepped out of my shell and Ashley went out and looked for something to do, I found this company called face forward where I live in Florida, they’re willing to help me but they’re telling me I need to pay $100 for an entry fee and it’s $200 every month for some classes, am I doing the right thing? Is this really how I start to become an actor? I’m poor so this really struggles for me, I’ve already paid $100 entry fee but I don’t know what to do from here on, I was hoping some actors would be able to give me some tips
Sorry to bother everyone with another moving post but I’m(22F, african-american) interested in starting my journey towards acting. I currently live in DFW and am thinking about moving to atl or Chicago. My goal is to start acting classes and break into a local smaller market^^ I don’t have much experience but I did theater as a kid and film classes in high school which heightened my love for acting, but unfortunately life happened and I haven’t been able to pursue anything since then. It’s worth noting that I am still a student(taking online classes) and will be just renting a room. I’ve read on here that the market is quite dry in Texas and there aren’t many good agencies(plus with everything going on I don’t want to stay in the state anyway lol) The thing about Atlanta I’m most worried about is the crime rate as well as the potential to get around with biking/transit. I know Chicago is also statistically high in crime but I’ve heard it’s not so bad in some areas so I’m kind of stuck on where to go. Tldr; which city in 2022 do you think is best for new actors to get their foot in the door and i would love to hear about any new actors experience in ATL or Chicago! (and of course if you have any suggestions:)
I moved from NYC to LA to pursue acting and modeling after finishing 4 years of college where i majored in theatre. Now as a 22 year old, I find myself running into men who just want to have sex with me "to get me to where i need to be". Now we all know about the gatekeepers and their bullshit… and I’m very stern on not having sex with anyone in Hollywood to maintain a clean reputation… I go to a bunch of networking events, I audition on backstage and casting networks all day…. And yet I’ve been in LA for 5 months and still haven’t landed a role on TV. My goal is Netflix or a series. But it’s just so complicated. They keep asking me “what acting classes do you go to” as if my 4 years of college wasn’t enough. But then to even try to get signed to an agency or get an agent, they say “you need to be referred by someone in the company”- how could i possibly be referred if they don’t even know me yet?! So i try to grow my social medias to gain recognition, i have 16k on IG and 23k on Tik tok but these celebrities will not open any of my messages. But every single time i go outside I’m bombarded with “wow you’re so gorgeous, you have amazing energy” ….. Well then why am i not famous yet?!
My area community theatre is having auditions for two days for The Hunchback of Notre Dame and I was going to audition for the part of Esmeralda. I have been doing musicals and plays since I was seven and took a break my third year in high school and have just returned to doing it this year. I've been trying to perfect my acting by reading tips, articles, and videos from other actors and casting directors. I recently read something were it talked about being one of the first to audition is good because according to psychology casting directors will remember you better and you will set a bar for other actors to reach. In my area there are many theatre companies and they all run on favoritism and familiarity. The theatre I'm auditioning for only has familiarity I think. For those who don't know what familiarity is it's when a casting director hires a person they know or have worked with in the past because they are more comfortable with working with them instead of hiring a new person. To put it into context think of it like hiring a pet sitter, you wouldn't hire someone you know over a friend or family member. That is the analogy I heard an actress give from one of the videos I watched and although I think it is a good example I think when it comes to acting there is more to consider such as skills. I consider myself a talented actress at times and hope the company hires based on skills. I've never had a big role when it comes to musical theatre, but have skills and have had a lead in a small play and have won state and nationals on my monologues before where the judge told me I am very talented. My question is if its based on familiarity should I still audition on the first day or not?
1. Do non-brits ever get into NT? Is that even possible? (Let’s assume one already has a visa and has worked as an actor in the UK) 2. Are they biased towards those with theatre degrees or can anyone with an established acting career apply?
I’m approaching my 30s and I’m still interested in going to do a BFA. Would this be a dumb idea? I know not all actors have BFAs but some of the strongest actors out there do. I feel like there’s a lot to learn that could really transform how I work and help me in the long run. BUT… I’m worried about looking like a fool being in my 30s and going to school with 18yr olds, and whether that insane age gap would ruin my experience. I went to uni late for my other degree, and even being 4 years older than my classmates screwed me in terms of getting positions at school clubs. There was insane nepotism, and it was very difficult for me to make friends so I couldn’t get any decent positions in clubs of my field. Not having those connections is what caused me not to go into the field I studied. Every time I’d try to make friends, they’d eventually see that I wasn’t slumming it student style in a crap apartment and the demeanour would change. I never lived in a residence in my first year either. I even considered moving to a shabby looking place so I could make friends. When I finally did, it helped but then the same would happen when I didn’t lie about my age. It was crazy because I never experienced discrimination like this outside of uni ever. It sounds stupid but it really ruined my uni experience, I became depressed and had to move to my hometown to finish my degree online. It was very difficult for me to make friends outside the univ because I didn’t speak the language (this was abroad). It put me off uni entirely and I lost all desire to study. It made me feel like there was something fundamentally wrong with me. I’ve never experienced ostracisation like this and it really changed the course of my career. I’m glad I found acting but now I’m faced with the same dilemma and I’m scared I’ll be miserable again. TLDR; I want to do theatre school but I feel old and out of place, and previous experience with age gaps in uni traumatised me.
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.
Hello everyone, I have found myself in a strange yet fortunate predicament and would like some advice from other actors, if I may. I have been lucky enough to get an agent who is putting me forward for work, not as often as I would like, but nonetheless does. This agency is not particularly well known or 'big' but they took me on without much experience so for that I am very grateful to them. When I signed with them, I was also suggested by another actor whom I met on a job to approach his agency. This **second** agency is bigger and more well known, but they said initially they could only offer me a commercial contract. I said ok sure, why not, and signed with them for a rather large commission on their part. Since signing, I have not booked any work with them. My predicament is that now this second agency is willing to offer me a full acting contract with better terms, but they want me to be exclusive and therefore drop my first agency. I am reticent to do so because I can't figure out what their angle is, why would they want me to be exclusive? They said on the phone that it was because it looks more professional to be with one agency and people will take me more seriously, but I have no idea if this is true. I should note that the reason they are now offering me an acting contract is because I am on 'Spotlight' the UK casting site which all actors kinda have to be on to get anywhere. Does anyone have any idea why they would be suggesting this? I can only assume it boils down to money and presumably they don't want another agency potentially benefitting from their work? I certainly don't think its because I'm anything special! Any help would be **really** appreciated. Thanks!
In [2018](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/8bpw52/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2018/), [2019](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/b9a7p7/young_adult_pilot_bookings_2019/), and [2020](https://www.backstage.com/forums/working-actor/young-adult-pilot-bookings-3-9809/), I made lists of young adult actors aged roughly 23-33 who booked leads and series regulars in pilots and straight-to-series shows during pilot season and grouped them into the most common educational and training paths based on *what I could find* of their backgrounds. Then I compiled those numbers into a [three-year study](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/g306qr/3year_totals_young_adult_pilot_season_bookings/) to conclude the project with a note that I might do it again at some point in the future if I saw what appeared to be a significant change in casting trends. I saw no such change, but I did notice some assertions that the study was out-of-date and no longer relevant because the pandemic had changed literally everything. So, I took some time to test those assertions and found them to be unfounded. While overall casting was down due to fewer pilots being ordered, the balances in the educational and training paths in this age range remained within normal limits with no new trends being apparent. Trends in diversity could be a different matter, but I will simply post those numbers without further comment. As I've said previously, this is in no way intended to discourage anyone of any starting age, background, or financial means; but, should rather serve as a reference for inexperienced kids who come here to ask questions about the different pathways into the profession. When I was coming along, opinions were plentiful and often emphatic, but factual bases for them were most often scant which is why I have found this worth doing. So without further ado ... **HERE ARE THE NUMBERS** 178 Actors of whom 108 are American. **Educational and Training Backgrounds** 55 Undergraduate Acting - 38 American 4 Graduate Acting - 3 American 13 Non-Degree Granting Conservatories - 6 American 25 Majored in Something Besides Acting - 15 American 33 Began Careers with High School Education - 20 American 46 Former Child Stars/Began Careers as Minors - 25 American 2 Unknown Education, Training Background, or Starting Age - 1 American **Diversity** 83 Male 92 Female 3 Transgender 75 White - 28M 44F 3T 48 Black - 30M 18F 21 Hispanic - 10M 11F 15 Mixed/Ethnically Ambiguous - 5M 10F 8 East Asian - 4M 4F 4 Native American - 2M 2F 3 South Asian - 2M 1F 3 Southeast Asian - 2M 1F 1 Pacific Islander - 0M 1F 4 People with Disabilities (2 Vision Impaired, 1 Cerebral Palsy, 1 Down Syndrome) **Foreign Nationality** 29 British 14 Canadian 8 Australian 4 Mexican 1 each : Chilean, Colombian, Dominican, Filipina, French, German, Irish, Israeli, Kenyan, New Zealander, South African, South Korean, Spanish, Swiss, Ukranian **HERE ARE THE ACTORS** **55 Undergraduate Theatre/Drama/Acting - 38 American** Jelani Alladin - Beauty and the Beast prequel - series regular - BFA NYU/Tisch. Yasemin Kay Allen - The Turkish Detective - lead - Brit. Degree in Theatre from Müjdat Gezen Konservatuarı in Istanbul. Shanel Bailey - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - series regular - BFA Musical Theatre, Syracuse University. Has also studied at Ivana Chubbuck Studios, GoodCap Arts, and Love Acting Studios. Jabari Banks - Bel-Air - lead - BFA Musical Theatre, University of the Arts. Bebe Bettencourt - History of a Pleasure Seeker - series regular - Aussie. BFA NIDA. Nina Bloomgarden - The Resort - series regular - American. BA Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Josh Bonzie - Saint X - lead - BFA University of Oklahoma. Has also coached with Michelle DeLong and Ken Kaissar. Anthony Boyle - Manhunt - lead - Northern Irish - BA Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Luciane Buchanan - The Night Agent - lead - New Zealander. BA in Drama and Psychology, University of Auckland. Earlier training with iona Edgar in TAPAC's Acting for Screen course. Cameron Chapman - Lockwood & Co. - series regular - Brit. BA Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama preceded by The National Youth Theatre. Kendall Chappell - Titanic 666 - series regular - BFA University of Michigan. Xavier Clyde - City on Fire - series regular - BA Theatre, San Diego State University. Has also studied at Indentity School of Acting, LA and AMAW Studios. Branden Cook - Tell Me Lies - series regular - BA Theatre, Wake Forest University. Also earned a Foundational Degree from LAMDA. Emma Corrin - Retreat - lead - Brit. Began studying Drama at University of Bristol, but added on Education and English when she transferred to graduate from St John's College, Cambridge. Also took a year-long Shakespeare course at LAMDA. Audrey Corsa - Dear Edward - series regular - BFA Juilliard. Ahmed Elhaj - Bad Monkey - series regular - Brit. BA LAMDA. Dominique Fishback - The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey - lead - BA Theatre, Pace University. Midori Francis - Unseen - lead - BFA Rutgers/Mason Gross. Tricia Fukuhara - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - series regular - BFA NYU/Tisch. Jacob Romero Gibson - One Piece - series regular - BFA CalArts. Ryan J. Haddad - Retreat - series regular - Double majored in Theatre and English at Ohio Wesleyan University. Eve Hewson - Bad Sisters - lead - BFA NYU/Tisch. Irish. Family in the business. Spencer House - Tell Me Lies - series regular - BFA Acting, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Stephanie Hsu - Poker Face - lead - BFA NYU/Tisch. Jharrel Jerome - I'm a Virgo - lead - Ithaca College preceded by LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts. Mallori Johnson - Kindred - lead - BFA Juilliard. Also studied at CalArts, The Old Globe, and La Jolla Playhouse. Ethan Kai - The Turkish Detective - lead- Brit. BA ALRA. Jules Latimer - Cal Fire - series regular - BFA Juilliard. Jack Lowden - The Gold - lead - Scottish. BA Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Julio Macias - Promised Land - series regular - BA New York Film Academy. Has also studied at Circle in the Square Theatre School. Stefanie Martini - The Gold - series regular - Brit. BA RADA preceded by the Foundation programme at Bristol Old Vic. Briana Middleton - Beauty & the Beast prequel - series regular - BFA Carnegie Mellon University. Albert Mwangi - Tom Swift - series regular - Kenyan. BFA NIDA after previously earning master's degrees in Marketing and International Business. Hari Neff - L.A. Law - series regular - BA Theatre Arts, Columbia University. Johnathan Nieves - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - series regular - Studied Acting at Western Michigan University for 2-3 years. Has also studied at DePaul, Actors Studio Chicago, Second City, Steppenwolf, and coached with Xavier Custodio. Y'lan Noel - Lady in the Lake - lead - BFA NYU/Tisch. Ari Notartomaso - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - series regular - BFA Musical Theatre, Penn State University. Tiana Okoye - Panhandle - lead - BA Musical Theatre, UCLA. Has also studied at CAP21. Olumide Olorunfemi - History of a Pleasure Seeker - series regular - Brit. BA LAMDA preceded by The BRIT School. Mason Alexander Park - Quantum Leap reboot - series regular - BA Musical Theatre, Point Park University. Victoria Pedretti - Saint X - lead - BFA Carnegie Mellon University. Danny Ramirez - Tales of the Walking Dead - series regular - BFA NYU/Tisch. Ashley Reyes - Walker - series regular - American. BA LAMDA. Devere Rogers - Remember - series regular - BFA NYU/Tisch. Emily Rudd - One Piece - series reguaar - Normandale Community College, AFA Theatre Performance and Nancy Banks Studio. Aidan Scott - One Piece - series regular - South African. BA Theatre and Performance, University of Capetown. Lyndon Smith - National Treasure - series regular - BFA University of Florida. Luke Tennie - Shrinking - series regular - BFA AMDA. Peter Thurnwald - XO, Kitty - series regular - Aussie. BA WAAPA. Ellora Torchia - The Gold - series regular - Brit. BA RADA. Anna Uzele - Dear Edward - series regular - BFA Musical Theatre, Texas State University. Has also studied with Ted Sluberski and Bob Krakower. Olivia Washington - I'm a Virgo - series regular - BFA NYU/Tisch. Family in the business. Jay Will - Tulsa King - series regular - BFA Juilliard. Madeline Wise - Untitled CBS legal drama - series regular - BA Bard College. Also earned a Diploma in Classical Acting from LAMDA and has studied at UCB, The Freeman Studio, and The Actors Center. (white) Assad Zaman - Interview with the Vampire - series regular - Brit. BA Manchester School of Theatre. **4 Graduate Acting - 3 American** Ali Ahn - The Diplomat - lead - MFA CalArts. Juliana Canfield - The Missing - lead - MFA Yale Drama preceded by BA English, Yale University. Ilia Isorelýs Paulino - One Piece - series regular - Dominican. MFA Yale Drama preceded by BA Musical Theatre, DeSales University. Dario Ladani Sanchez - Dear Edward - series regular - MFA Yale Drama. **13 Non-Degree Granting Conservatories - 6 American** Fola Evans-Akingbola - The Night Agent - series regular - Brit. Identity School of Acting. Also a former member of the National Youth Theatre. Caitlin Bassett - Quantum Leap reboot - series regular - Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Army veteran who also holds a degree in Legal Studies from the University of Maryland. Jacob Batalon - Reginald the Vampire - lead - New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Ian Duff - L.A. Law - series regular - Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. Lucas Englander - Transatlantic - series regular - Brit. Stella Adler Studio of Acting. Itzan Escamilla - Midnight Familly - series regular - Spanish. Cristina Rota School of the Dramatic Arts. Ariana Guerra - Promised Land - series regular - New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Also attended UT Austin with an undisclosed major and has studied with Katelin Chesna, Lisina Stoneburner, Mona Lee, David Cox, Sally Allen, Chip Powell, Ray Bengston, and Barbara Divisek. Lorenza Izzo - Panhandle - series regular - Chilean. Less Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Has also studied with Anthony Meindl. Chance Perdomo - The Boys spinoff - lead - Brit. Identity School of Acting preceded by the National Youth Theatre. Mispacha Sholetet - Transatlantic - series regular - Israeli. Yoram Loewenstein Performing Arts Studio. Anthony Ramos - Ironheart - series regular - AMDA for Musical Theatre. Tymika Tafari - Slip - series regular - Canadian. George Brown Theatre School. Kara Young - I'm a Virgo - series regular - New York Conservarory for Dramatic Arts. **25 Majored in Something Besides Acting - 15 American** Yalitza Aparicio - Midnight Family - lead - Mexican. Degree in Early Childhood Education. Clark Backo - The Changeling - series regular - Canadian. Studied Natural Sciences at University. Studied acting at Straeon Acting Studios. Johnny Berchtold - The Passenger - lead - Studied Filmmaking at University of the Arts and got an Associates in Directing from Columbia College, Hollywood. Biniam Bizuneh - Bammas - lead - Attended an undisclosed college with an undiclosed major. Standup comic and YouTuber. Aparna Brielle - Arnold Schwarzenegger spy adventure - series regular - Attended Arts & Communication Magnet Academy for high school. Studied Marketing at Lindale College. Bethany Brown - Untitled NBC drama - Canadian. Majored in Communication at Simon Fraser University. Has studied at Railtown Actors Studio and The Actor's Foundry. Aimee Carrero - The Consultant - series regular - BA International Relations, Florida International University. Maxwell Whittington-Cooper - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - series regular - BA Economic Sociology, Harvard University. Idris Debrand - Dear Edward - series regular - Brit. Earned a Business degree from an undisclosed university while studying acting part-time at the Young Actors Theatre in Islington and then Identity School Of Acting. Bailey Gavulic - Rust Belt News - series regular - BA Mass Communications, University of South Florida. Tre Hale - Platonic - seires regular - Minored in Theatre at UCLA. Major unclear. Collegiate football player. Devery Jacobs - Echo - lead - Canadian. Majored in Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention at John Abbott College. Óscar Jaenada - Midnight Family - series regular - Mexican. Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica. HoYeon Jung - Disclaimer - series regular - South Korean. Majored in Modeling at Dongduk Women's University College of Performing Arts. Callum Kerr - History of a Pleasure Seeker - Scottish. Studied Finanace at an undisclosed university. Former member of the National Youth Theatre. Aria Mia Loberti - All the Light We Cannot See - lead - Visually impaired. No previous acting experience. BA in Philosophy, Communication Studies, and Political Science, with minors in Ancient Greek and in Rhetoric, University of Rhode Island. MA in Ancient Rhetoric with distinction, Royal Holloway, University of London. Ph.D. candidate in Ancient Rhetoric at Penn State University. Johnny Jay Lee - Rust Belt News - series regular - Studied voice at Cedar Valley Community College for 4 years. Trained in Meisner technique by Amy Mills Jackson at Mountainview College. Has also studied with Joe Hall, Wendy Welch, Curt Mega, Jo-Ann Pantoja, and Ed Johnston. Marina Mazepa - The Continental - series regular - Ukranian. Kyiv Academy of Circus And Variety Arts. Former contestant on America's Got Talent. Opeyemi “Opey” Olagbaju - Bammas - lead - Attended University of Maryland with an undisclosed major. Standup comic. Iantha Richardson - Will Trent - lead - BFA Dance and African American Studies, Fordham University. Has studied at Lesly Kahn & Co. Lilly Singh - The Muppets Mayhem- lead - Canadian. YouTube megastar. BA Psychology, NYU. Lio Tipton - A Friend of the Family - lead - Studied Film at Marymount California University. Also did a summer acting program at NYFA when they were 15. Former figure skater and contestant on America's Top Model. Ana Villafañe - Bad Monkey - series regular - Started acting in Atlanta musical theatre as an after school activity at 9. Majored in Music at Loyola Marymount University and was coached in acting by the Theatre faculty when she was in musicals there. Jessica Williams - Shrinking - lead - BA Film and Electronic Arts, Cal State Long Beach. Chase Sui Wonders - City on Fire - lead - BA Film Studie and Production, Harvard University. **33 Began Careers with High School Education or Foreign Equivalent - 20 American** * 24 with significant prior formal training, major market residency, family in the business, established parallel careers, and/or reality tv history - 11 American Lera Abova - Pitch Perfect - series regular - Austrian model. Djouliet Amara - The Big Door Prize - series regular - Canadian. Trained in dance since the age of 7. Lisette Alexis - National Treasure - lead - LA native. Has studied at John Rosenfeld Studios and Warner Loughlin Studios. Also a dancer and singer. Stephanie Arcila - Cal Fire - series regular - Family in the business. Alycia Debnam-Carey - Saint X - lead - Aussie. Attended Newtown High School of the Performing Arts. Pete Davidson - Lorne Michaels comedy - lead - Standup comic. Native New Yorker. Dropped out of St. Francis College after a semester. Harris Dickinson - Retreat - series regular - Brit. London Native. Dropped out of school at 17. Studied at RAW Acting Academy. West Duchovny - Saint X - lead - Family in the business. Studies at Warner Loughlin Studios. Jonathan Fleites - The Winchesters - series regular - Trained in musical theatre at New World School of the Arts and was a YoungArts honorable mention. Has also studied acting at The Growing Studio and with Nancy Opel. Amy Forsyth - Dear Edward - series regular - Canadian. Toronto native. Had been acting for ten years having started in musical theatre. Mariana Gómez - Midnight Family - series regular - Colombian. Kiowa Gordon - Dark Winds - lead - Brett Gray - I'm a Virgo - series regular - Acted on-stage since he was 6 and graduated from The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts. Eve Harlow - The Night Agent - series regular - Canadian. Vancouver native. Tom Holland - The Croweded Room - lead - Brit, Attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology. Kevin Iannucci - NBC's untitled drama - series regular - Has studied at Moonlight Stage Company and NRACT. Nida Khurshid - The Winchesters - series regular - Former model. Has studied with Jonathan Stanley, Harvard EDX Shakespeare Online, Jeremiah Comey, Lesly Kahn & Co., Andrew Magarian, John Homa, and Daren Lanning. Ballet since the age of 5. Emma Laird - The Crowded Room - series regular - Scottish. Former model. Sasha Lane - The Crowded Room - series regular - Studied Psychology and Social Work at Texas State University for one year. Anna Lore - Gotham Knights - series regular - Grew up doing theatre in Rushville, NE since age 6. Mike Merrill - Carl Weber’s The Black Hamptons - series regular - Fomer model. Max Milner - City on Fire - series regular - Brit. London native. Former contestant on The Voice UK. Rita Ora - Beauty and the Beast prequel - series regular - British/Albanian. London native. Attended the full-time program at Sylvia Young Theatre School. Also a pop singer/songwriter. Tian Richards - Tom Swift - lead - Member of several Augusta, GA theatre companies throughout his youth before moving to Atlanta after high school. Drake Rodger - The Winchesters - series regular - Has studied at or with Cast Studio, Performer's Studio Workshop, Todd Sheeler, Andi Matheny, and Christinna Chauncey. Kacey Rohl - LA Law - lead - Canadian. Vancouver native. Family in the business. Began actor training at 14. Abhi Sinha - Blank Slate - series regular - Attended USC for a year with an undisclosed major. Has studied at John Rosendfeld Studios and with Scott Sedita. Taz Skylar - One Piece - series regular - Brit. LaKeith Stanfield - The Changeling - lead - Nico Tortorella - City of Fire - series regular - Former model. Renata Vaca - Midnight Family - series regular - Mexican. Also a singer who was a contestant on The X Factor. Cheyenne Isabel Wells - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - series regular - LA native. Trained at Starstruck Theatre for 8 years. Giorgia Whigham - Ted - series regular - Native New Yorker. **46 Former Child Stars/Began Careers as Minors - 25 American** Rahart Adams - Gotham Knights - lead - Aussie. Began career at 16. Has studied at The Australian Film and Television Academy. Tyler Alvarez - Blockbuster - series regular - Native New Yorker. Began career prior to 16. Attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Ralph Amoussou - Transatlantic - series regular - French. Began career at 15. Studied at Susan Batson Studio. Jacob Anderson - Interview with the Vampire - series regular - Brit. Began career at 17. Also a musician. Madeleine Arthur - Blockbuster - series regular - Canadian. Began career at 14. Allius Barnes - I'm a Virgo - series regular - Began career at 10. Gabriel Basso - The Night Agent - lead - Began career at 12. Max Burkholder - Ted - series regular - Began career at 5. Also earned a BA Philosophy from Harvard University. Jordan Calloway - Cal Fire - series regular - LA native. Began career at 14. Famly in the Business. Also holds degrees in Cinematography and Film/Video Production and Playwriting and Screenwriting from Azusa Pacific University. Adelaide Clemens - Justified: City Primeval - series regular - Aussie. Began career at 16. Jodie Comer - Big Swiss - lead - Brit. Began career at 15. Marisa Davila - Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies - lead - began career at 6. Sarah Desjardins - The Night Agent - series regular - Canadian. Started acting at 6 and first credits at 16. Tyler DiChiara - Gotham Knights - series regular - Native New Yorker. Began career while still in high school. Jayden Elijah - Saint X - lead - Brit. Began career at 6 or 7. Giovannie Espiritu - Titanic 666 - series regular - Filipina. Acting coach who began career at 14. Undergraduate education unclear. Initially moved to the US to study Advanced Negotiation at Harvard Law School. Has studied at or with Kate McGregor-Stewart, Warner Loughlin Studios, Amy Reece, UCB, Annie Grindlay, iO West, Bay Area Acting Studio, American Conservatory Theater, and Mark Monroe Studios. Katie Findlay - Walker: Independence - series regular - Canadian. Began career at 17. Studied Art History at Simon Frazer University for an undisclosed time. Studied dance for 12 years prior to moving into acting. Forrest Goodluck - Panhandle - lead - Began career at 13 or 14. Has studied at The Bosque School, Sol Acting Studios and with Judith Weston and Angela Gibbs. Ely Henry - Players - series regular - Canadian. Began career at 13. Attended Centauri Arts Camp as a child. Rachel Hilson - ABC untitled drama - lead - Began career at 16. Earned a BA in Writing and Performing Race from NYU/Gallatin preceded by Baltimore School for the Arts. Louis Hofmann - All the Light We Cannot See - lead - German. Began career before he turned 14. Sarah Hyland - Pitch Perfect - lead - Began career at 7. Attended the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan. John Harlan Kim - LA Law - series regular - Aussie. Began career at 15. Mikey Madison - Lady in the Lake - lead - Began career at 14. Kim Matula - Will Trent - lead - Began career at 10. Katherine McNamara - Walker Independence - lead - Began career at 14. Has coached with Jeff Passero. Holds a BS in Business from Drexel University and has been enrolled in an online master's in Literature program at Johns Hopkins University. Kodi Smit-McPhee - Disclaimer - series regular - Aussie. Began career at 10. Gage Munroe - Tales of the Walking Dead - series regular - Canadian. Began career at 9. Mandela Van Peebles - Reginald the Vampire - lead - Began career at 9. Family in the Business. Also a rapper. Earned a BA in Communications from Loyola Marymount University. Deleila Piasko- Transatlantic - series regular - Swiss. Began career at 13. Studied at Academy for Acting "Ernst Busch" Berlin. Bel Powley - A Small Light - lead - Brit. Began career at 15. Family in the business. Ella Purnell - Fallout - lead - Brit. Began career at 10. Zuri Reed - National Treasure - series regular - Began career at 14. Trained at Creative and Performing Arts High School of Philadelphia. Nick Robinson - Damsel - series regular - Began career at 11. Jordan Rodrigues - National Treasure - series regular - Aussie. Began career at 11. Trained at Brent Street. Lovie Simone - Manhunt - lead - NYC native. Began career at 9. Charlotte Spencer - The Gold - series regular - Brit. Began career at 12. Studied at Sylvia Young Theatre School. Fallon Smythe - Gotham Knights - series regular - Began career at 11. Mackenyu - One Piece - series regular - LA native. Began career at 8. Family in the business. Max Thieriot - Cal Fire - lead - LA native. Began career at 15. Jessie T. Usher - Tales of the Walking Dead - series regular - Began career at 11. Also studied Culinary Arts at community college. Jake Austin Walker - National Treasure - series regular - Began career at 9. Tyrel Jackson Williams - Party Down - series regular - Began career at 7. Ariel Winter - Hungry - lead - Began career at 4. Mae Whitman - Up Here - lead - Began career at 6. Carla Woodcock - History of a Pleasure Seeker - lead - Brit. Began career at 17. Started training at Stagecoach Theatre Arts at 11 and at 13 began studying with LAMDA teacher Frances Simon with whom she progressed to LAMDA grade 7. **2 Unknown Education, Training Background, or Starting Age 1 American** Gabriela Cartol - The Resort - series regular - Mexican. Olivia Luccardi - East New York - series regular - Native New Yorker.
If the deadline for an audition is 1 week away, but the actor submits 6 days before the deadline closes…and the audition shows up in “active eco casts” throughout that whole week, does that mean that the actor is still being considered? Or does it just mean the deadline isn’t up? On the flip side, could it disappear before the week is up if the actor is no longer under consideration after submitting their self tape?
I’m starting to get more paying gigs outside of my state (paid, but not always travel included) and wondered what any other traveling actors do to save money or get reward points. I know that these things can be tax deductible, but I could really use a strategy that allows some savings up front as well. For example, do you only fly with a specific airline because of their rewards? Do you go with a specific hotel because of their partnership with a credit card you have? Literally, any advice that could make this poor actor less poor while striving to live his dream would be much appreciated.
Okay so I kinda need to elaborate on my status of what I am, I am a part time worker in a retail store and I am also a college student as well. I always wanted to be some type of an actor but I realized I get way too nervous about being the main focus so I feel like being an extra is more of my calling. Although I feel like I am kinda busy at times but I feel like I can open my availability to be an extra on the side. I do worry that there may be times where I will be busy if I get any emails about bookings with school and my work. Has anyone dealt with something like this and should I give it a try to be an extra, I do want to be part of that experience so I'm hoping I can just do this on my spare time. Sorry if this post was hard to understand? I just don't know if I should try at this time or just wait later on. I don't want to quit my job currently and I obviously can't quit school, I just hope there is a way to squeeze this in and probably do this like over the summer break, winter break or just whenever I will have free time.
I’ve been searching for weeks now, and the only lessons are for youths 18 and younger, or private lessons. Private lessons are really helpful I won’t deny that, but I want to make friends and form an acting group through meeting people and private won’t help with that much. Does anyone have any tips on meeting new people who may be into acting…outside of acting?
I'm searching for a narrator for a short animated film which is nearing completion. The work will involve the recital of a poem which is written in the style of gothic horror literature, similar to The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe or, The Rhyme Of The Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. The story is set in a coastal village within the UK and while it has dark undertonesand is unsettling it does not contain explicit or especially graphic content. We ideally are looking for an older male, with a rugged and robust voice. British accents are very welcomed. Ideally you will be able to add natural depth to the role, though we will give instruction on pacing and mood. As a loose approximate it will involve recording around 6 to 8 minutes of narration. The position is paid and we are happy to discuss your rates. You will also be fully credited when the film is presented at short film festivals, unless you wish to remain anonymous. If you think you would be suitable I'd be delighted to hear from you! Please feel free to send me a dm, any samples welcome, I'm happy to answer any questions you have. As stated in the title this is a small independent art project so you would be working directly with the creators. Thanks for reading!
is anybody a texas based actor? how do you like it/whats been your experience? i’ve heard texas is one of the up and coming acting states so please give me your thoughts!
Every software engineer I know hangs out in [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/); anyone can post a link to a website (news, articles, etc) and there's a lot of value in the well-moderated discussion. Is there such a website, but for actors? There's this subreddit, of course, but the focus here seems to be about asking questions, requesting feedback, sharing successes, not so much on sharing and commenting on industry news.
Looking for any recommendations of cities that have quality professional theatre companies in the state of Georgia. Thanks!
Hi friends I’m currently at a bit of a crossroads, I had the opportunity to have a full time 9-5 job for 9 months, suggested to me from a family member who works at the company, and my current casual job is closing down . I am an aspiring screen actress and just wrapped on my first feature film (which won’t be out for another year) and I’m awaiting it for a decent showreel. As it is only a temp job I said I’d do it but I feel my past self screaming nooo as I’m 26 I have managed to avoid a proper job so far. Is this a trap? Will I get used to the money and stay working there, and will I have any time or energy to be an actress during my time there . Find out in 9 months on my Reddit I suppose . If it wasn’t working with my family member I’d be able to be sick for auditions ect but I don’t want to let her down
So I follow this sub not so much because I'm a professional voice actor as I'm a learning content designer who frequently does my own voiceovers. I also work abroad and travel a lot. I'm here to ask about the best small gear that I can travel around with. I have a 1 foot by 2 feet collapsing plastic box that I add cotton to for a noise reduction space, and that fits well unto my luggage without taking up much space, but I wanted to ask what microphone is both lightweight and durable for moving around a lot. I'd like my budget to be $200, but I'd do up to $500 if it's worth it. Any thoughts? (Sorry if this doesn't belong here)
Title says it all - looking for some recos on photographers that are really good at capturing an actors essence, and making some really cool headshots. I’m the Toronto area would be best. Thanks!
Hey, I really want to get to know actors aroung my age, so we can grow and experience tings together! and yk be there for each other and share tips and just general acting stuff with each other. im 13 btw :)
I (19F) was recently cast in my very first professional theatre production, which is Much Ado About Nothing. As you may have guessed by the title, I’m understudying for the first time ever as the part I wanted to play (Hero) but I’m also acting as the only female ensemble member and the Sexton. We started rehearsals two days ago, and everyone’s been really nice, but… I hate being an understudy. I can’t even mince words; I hate it. My director has the most rigid definition of what an understudy should be that is possible, and I just found out that I am being given literally no leeway in how I play this character. Every line, every inflection, every expression, every movement, every CHOICE is the actress’s choice and all I can do is be a shallow copy. This is especially painful for me because literally my favorite part of being an actor is getting to know my character and choose how to play them. I express emotions I’m never allowed to express through my characters—they’re almost an escape for me. This show is literally sucking everything I love about acting out of me. I would try to distract myself by putting as much as I can into the scene I have as the Sexton, but when I asked my director, she praised the “bold choice” I was taking—and proceeded to completely misunderstand the take I’m putting on the character. I’d correct her, but she likes the take, so now the only place I had to express myself has been taken too. I even discovered that I’ll have to dye my hair (I knew that going in, I still have the remnants of a dye job I did in January and I was open to getting it dyed) but it’s been implied that it’ll be her hair color instead of the one I was planning on, and I may even have to get a tan, which I’ve never done before. So I can’t even bring my own skin to this show. Nothing in the show is me, and because I’m the only non-named female in the cast I stick out horribly among the rest of the cast (especially since my costume is extremely different from all the other female characters, almost like they’re rubbing it in). I’ve cried four times in two days about this and I hate the feeling I have being the silent backup, not even being given a single rehearsal for this character (our schedule is really tight) or allowed to ask the actress for any help. Any advice for how I could handle this without completely ruining what shreds of mental health I have left would be really appreciated. (By the way I’m aware that this sounds really ungrateful and I really don’t want it to be because I am very lucky that I was cast, since I’m the youngest cast member and I flubbed my audition. I’m just asking for help to manage my emotions because I want to bring as much professionalism I can and I’m trying to leave my personal feelings out of it).
Howdy all, Posting for some advice. I’ve been working full time as an actor and model in Chicago, and wanted to know what some smart next steps would be. I already have representation in Chicago through a relatively large agency. I book modeling gigs often, and have been slowly racking up short film lead credits and a single TV costar credit. What’s next? I feel like Chicago doesn’t have much on the TV/film side of bookings - do I look for representation in LA or NY? If so, any recommendations? Would appreciate some advice.
I (f21) am interested in becoming an actress. I am currently in my 3rd year in college, and have always had a passion for acting. If anyone is familiar with the process of being able to act (small roles probably) on television.
I was wondering if it could help you score an agent more easily if you have a big audience on social media (not like millions of followers but let‘s say about 5k-80k) since at the end of the day it‘s a business and every actor is their own „brand“ and if it could make up for not having that many credits (I know you still need to have training of course and be at least decent at the craft). Sorry if that was not grammatically correct since English is not my first language
Hi Voice Acting! Long time lurker, part-time voice actor, but only on a very amateur level, (you might have heard me in Hong Kong children's English curriculum or two). However, my regular job has just given me a rare opportunity to do some live work with a few substantially talented voice actors in the industry. I'll be directing them in recording some voiced dialogue for a game that we've been making. I've directed kid's theatre, and I have a passing idea of how to direct my own voice. But I want to get the most out of our limited time with these actors, and just as importantly, I want to treat them with respect. So can you tell me what you appreciate from a voice director when you are working on a project. Anything I can do to be more clear, more helpful, or at the very least less frustrating and get the best out of good voice talent? Anything I should absolutely not do?
I received an ecocast last week and was told to submit via email, which I did over WeTransfer but casting still hasn't downloaded it. My gut is telling me not to follow up with casting but when I mentioned this to my rep she said "we sent it to casting." It never went through them or Actors Access. I told her that and she never responded. Anyone have any advice? I'm so frustrated.
I’m studying at a pretty prominent acting school in Los Angeles and another actor and I got to chatting after performing a scene. We’ve been studying for a long time. I’ve been acting since I was a child, got my theatre degree, and have been studying ever since college. I’m 29 now. Our feedback for the scene was that we were missing the “life” and we were missing the “realism.” Basically we acted really well, but it didn’t read as a slice of life. The feedback was good, but we walked away frustrated. I feel like we don’t talk about how much the quality of your training matters. I’ve trained for YEARS and this is the first time I feel like my acting is getting better and I have the opportunity to grow. I have always felt like a good actor because up until now, I’ve booked a lot of amateur stuff (short films, commercials, non-union plays) and I have a lot of training/schooling under my belt. I’m saying all of this to say, you can have 20 years of “training” and still not be great. That’s the hard truth. Really look at your schooling or class you’re in and assess if you’re actually learning. Consistency matters too. I’ve wasted a lot of money to be in the same place until now. Try different classes, read different books. And don’t let your ego make you think that because you’ve been studying for a long time—you’re a fantastic actor. Training means nothing if it doesn’t translate to the real world. You don’t want to be a professional student, you want to be a professional actor.
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