I just finished my first year of college undergrad. I’m over at Berkeley, and I’ve been trying to find short films / smaller projects to be in, but it’s so hard and also to balance academics (which I am also very passionate about) with my other dream of becoming an actor. I realistically can’t bring myself to go all in because I love learning in school as well and also want to keep that part of me. Does anyone have any suggestions as how to go about this? I.e keep trying for small roles in short films and eventually build my resume, or what? Many thanks.
For a hot while, I worked as a voice actress (nothing special, primarily just for hobby/side gigs for games and stuff) and truly enjoyed it, but kind of got sidetracked with college and work as I got older. In between that, though, I found comfort in streaming and podcasting, and have been told countless times that the potential I have to be a comfort character with my normal speaking voice, but I'm just unsure of going back. (Plus, the guy who got me into voice acting sort of threw me in the deep end with a LOT of NSFW type material, if you know what I'm saying.) Is there still a decently sized market for voice acting as a hobby? I've seen plenty of ASMR style POV videos on YouTube that seems to do well and I'd love to explore that side of acting more than anything, but I'm a little unsure. I'd really love to get back to voicing VNs and whatnot, but rebuilding that status would take a lot more time than I have right now. Do y'all have any advice for where I should start, where I should upload, or where I should put myself out there? Is there a platform I should use, or any public scripts y'all have I can potentially use in a demo reel? Everything helps!
We are building this scifi space game and looking for some voice actors, if you feel the title applies to you - feel free to comment some links to your stuff :)
I’m starting to focus my TikTok on the film/tv industry. Am happy to follow back actors/extras/crew if any of you are interested in following along on my work
Some voice actors are able to scream so effectively. It’s not that they’re screaming louder, it’s more like they’re screaming with a fuller voice. The guy who plays Benson from Regular Show (Sam Marin) for example is able to scream at a relatively low volume but his voice just seems so potent. it’s hard to describe. Are there any tips on how to achieve this? [Benson Screaming](https://youtu.be/eE51CRUm3Yw)
Hi, I am a trained actor, and have completed my BFA from a reputed college in the states. I wanted to earn a few bucks to support myself. I am planning on teaching Acting part-time, for this I plan on posting my advertisement on Craigslist. Would this be a good idea? I have already taught more than 30 students and have been a part of 2 national productions. Also please give tips on how and where to post my advertisement.
From my experience it seems like there are 3 main areas actors tend to struggle. 1. Connecting with the character 2. Creating truthful emotions 3. Getting stuck in their head What gives you the biggest struggle ( technique wise )?
So basically I had this friend that was pursuing acting back in 2019 while I was doing it too. He just did background work though until he got a speaking role somehow. all of the sudden he basked out of it and afterward stopped pursuing acting as a whole I was so mad because he literally got a speaking role something I wish I got or any starting actor wish they could get as well what do you guys think happened I'm starting to see this with a lot of actors I know they reach a milestone they been dying to reach only to quit before even finishing it why is this happening in this industry? Am I the only one seeing it? I can't really wrap my head around it.
I’m about to be deployed for just under a year and I’m planning a move to Los Angeles when I come back. I am also an actor. I did stage for 12 years and short films here and there for the last two. What can I do while overseas to either take advantage of long-distance opportunity or create opportunities that I can start as soon as I get to LA?
1. For those of you with agents and managers, do you have them communicate with each other and work in tandem, or do you communicate with them separately and let them each do their own thing? Why? 2. Same thing except for people with reps in multiple markets. Do you have them communicate with each other or do you have it all separate through you? again, why do you do it that way? 3. For those of you for whom it took seemingly forever to book your first co-star, what did your personal landscape look like when you booked it? did you notice anything different about what you were doing then vs. 1 year before? 4. Follow up to the one above, for people for whom it took forever to get that first co-star, now that you are on the other side of things, what do you wish you could have gone back and done differently? or better prepared for to have gotten to that "next" level faster? 5. At what point do higher tier agents come to YOU. I mean, them seeing your work and approaching you. Is that at recurring guest star level? I mean, obvioulsy it's never a garuntee, but essentially at what point does that "leveling up" usually happen? 6. Once you have representation and are reading somewhat consistently, what do you think the best use of an actors time is? Obvioulsy, it's all the things before (classes, creating content, workshops, etc.) but i was curious for those of you further in your careers, looking back, if you could say what would be most beneficial BEFORE your career was so developed, but you had representation and were in the first 1-3 years after that point? 7. Outside of "its a marathon not a sprint" and "auditioning is the job", what is the best piece of advice you've received in all your years that you can attribute to having helped you book more work and establish a career for yourself? thank you and happy memorial day!
I'm looking for a studio as a somewhat experienced, union actor in LA that I can grow creatively in through scene study, on camera work, business classes, and casting director workshops. Beverly Hills Playhouse seems like a good place to try but I also have ONLY found positive reviews of it which somehow makes me skeptical on it (because nowhere is without it's faults). Does anybody have their own insight on whether Beverly Hills Playhouse is a good play to work and grow within? ​ Or is a place like Aquila Marong a better studio for working creatively and leading to more TV work?
Can a natural actor/actress make it big in this industry without training or experience or do they still need to train and practice? Because if an actor/actress has an innate talent he or she won't really need any training because they were born gifted. I don't know that's just how I think. feel free to drop your opinions or correct me as well
I want to act and it seems fun and expressive as well. But to be honest with you, I don't want to be the next Robert Downey Jr., Patrick Stewart or Leonardo DiCaprio trying to making it too major. I rather appear on YouTube and Television before making a big transition to the big screen and even if the latter doesn't happen, I would still be grateful being apart of escapism and entertainment and not go too far beyond that. I have no problems with big names like Dwayne Rock Johnson, I just want to be less famous but still make somewhat of an impact.
How would it happen? I know it’s very hard but are there any “steps” (like going to an US acting school for a while) that would make it easier? I really don’t understand how it works with the visa and stuff
I have a background in radio, I have done a few commercials here and there in a larger market. I have a few friends who are voice actors as well, and have access to a quiet professional studio to record. What should I do to go about finding jobs and projects to do?
So, I've ways wanted to be an actor, and due to many reasons I was never able to do the normal suggestions like joining the local theater or joining students films in the area. However, recently I was able to get the truly amazing opportunity of being an non-speaking extra in a pilot episode of a show, which is something that doesn't happen in my area AT ALL, and I fell in love and I know it sounds cliche af, but I have never, ever felt anything like it and it just solidified my passion in wanting to act. I have signed up for backstage to try and apply for my roles, but I just don't know where to go from here. It's not economically possible for me to go to a city with more opportunities, and I'm beginning to feel so stuck. Is there any suggestions or things I can do to get in contact with more opportunities? (Like, I've never felt more happy then when i was immersed in the magic of the set.)
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Curious how the boroughs are separated into what. Looking for an area good for actors, dancers, creatives/artists etc.
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.
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