So, I have an issue which makes me feel quite frustrated. I've always had this passion for acting and I've come to really see myself as talented at it through all my endeavours. I am always drawn back to it and I love entertaining. An acting teacher of mine told me to sign up for small parts and I've been doing as much, because I'd really like to do something I'm passionate about for a living. But I've been on some site for a while now and I just can't get a foot in the door, which is understandable in a way: I have no real experience and lots of people have this dream. I've tried selling myself with words, as on this site there isn't really an opportunity to showcase your talents in a video. Someone suggested I'd make a YouTube channel, but to me that's actually not what I'm looking for. People are always spewing vitriol in the comments and I'd like to avoid negativity. I'd just like to play a part in a tv-show because I'd like to. It's not for the fame or money specifically. I'd just do my job and be done with it, you know. I wouldn't go on Twitter or look up articles about myself, because I don’t really care to bring myself down like that. I get that this all sounds very contradictory, but I do believe this is a calling of sorts and I should chase it, I'm just not very good at pitching myself.
Hi lovely people, I'm an actor, currently finishing a 1 year post grad fast track course at a decently connected drama school in London UK. My graduate showcase is coming up and that means I need to start cold emailing agents in order to try and get them to come and see the show. I did this at our half year show case with little success. I did not seem to have much luck gathering any interest and didn't received any responses. I am just wondering if anyone has any tips on what is the best way to formulate an email, and what will get someone interested enough to go to my Spotlight page or check out my CV and potentially want to see more of me?
I’ve been working on a TikTok series. I recently filmed a skit with peanut butter. And due to the peanut butter recall right now I figured it would be a good test run for an episode. It’s like two lines. Just a small phone conversation. Only a $10 gig If it works good then it could turn into a paid gig if you stay with us and the series takes off Message me if interested
Mid 20s male with undergraduate law degree. Last few years I've been working with my parents and focusing on my mental health, etc. I have a HUGE love of film and through therapy etc discovered that my true calling is acting. Its just something I really want to do. What's the reality here? I want to start self teaching, and then get classes. But will I have to also get another job? I've been told that acting is hard to break into and will be low paying etc. My plan was to get a law job (paralegal perhaps) or something alternative (fianncial services compliance) but when I decided I wanted to act, I initially assumed that I wouldn't have to do these jobs because I would purusue acting instead. But now, I'm not sure, I don't have the impression that I can just decide to become an actor and then instantly get paid... or can I? Other notes - I don't want to act in theaters, but moreso film/tv.
Hello all! I’m going to begin teaching acting lessons soon, and was curious if anyone had any recommendations on where to start with a young (12) pre-teen girl? She has lots of dance experience but has never taken acting classes before. These are also individual lessons so group exercises won’t work! I have a pretty solid base but would love your opinions!!!
Maybe I’m misunderstanding this advice, but this is the first time I’m hearing this! This casting director said this on her Instagram today and it was co-signed by a few agents: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd1LI7oJfj-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Again, I’ve never understood it to be a “cash grab” to self submit to projects when you’re repped. Can someone explain to me how/why that is? If I’m misunderstanding what she means, what *does* she mean?
First time doing an “actor role”! So I received my call sheet for this tv show I’ll be on for the first time and I’m seeing several different times listed. Email header: CALL=0700 Email body: Unit call=0700 Call sheet attachment: Unit call=0700, shoot call=0730, beside my name HMW=1400 and on set=1500 Is my call time 0700 or is it my HMW time 1400…?
I'm not new to audio drama in that I've worked on radio plays and comedy in the UK (as a writer) but I am new to producing and so I'm learning as I write with the an being to produce my audio drama myself. I'll want to employ actors but as I'm in a small town in Australia, I'm limited and know I'll need to work with people remotely. How does that work technically? Thanks!
Hi! so I’ve been lucky enough to get featured BG on the last few movies i’ve done. i’m very likable and take direction well, so i’ve built a relationship with a production company. it’s way better than typical bg, but i’m really just wanting to get a line at this point. I got hand picked for my most recent featured bg gig by the director themselves. i was helping photoboard when they asked me what i do, and i told them i was an aspiring actress. he had me audition for the BG role right then and there and then a week later i got an email from production saying they wanted to cast me. i made a great first impression with this director which was awesome! i’d love to be upgraded but idk what else i can do. i’m very professional and friendly. i never come across as desperate or entitled to anything. i’m confident. is it just luck? or is there something i can do?
Ok so I’m an actor and have been acting for a little over 7 years. I’ve competed on both a state and national level 4 times with my troupe and I am very passionate about acting. Being an actor is my dream and I know that I will make it, but I don’t know where to look to get an agent. I’m going to be living in nyc in September and I’m curious if anybody knows how to actually look for an agency and get an agent. Any advice would help thank you very much for your time.
Im curious of others stories. Basically I have a lot of mental illnesses so I struggle learning staging and processing stuff. I'm very poor at learning choreography as well. But once I get everything I think I'm good. From my experience directors usually seem regretful casting/directing me and baby me at first. Then when they see me during tech or shows they grow impressed. I had one director who was really understanding of me and figured out how I learned, so I excelled while under her. What are yalls experiences?
I signed with a commercial agent four months ago and have been on a total of four auditions, all of which my agent landed by submitting on Casting Networks and Actors Access (memberships which I pay for). Had I booked anything, my agent would have received 40% (20 from casting+20 from my net), which I know is sadly the norm for non-union talent at most agencies… But if that’s all my agent is doing, should I drop her? She runs a well-reviewed, sag-franchised agency. I was happy to finally have a rep, but maybe I should start looking for someone else. Maybe it’s me? Maybe things are slow right now? I was getting more callbacks when I self-submitted, and wasn’t giving 20% of my net away.
Hi All, An indie feature where I had a supporting role will be premiering at tribeca (online), but cast/crew have been given guest passes to cast/crew for the festival (we can get priority tickets to other film showings and attend any Tribeca official events minus the opening and closing ceremony). This is my first festival and will be flying in from LA to attend. I would love to hear anyone else’s experience and tips/advice they may have about making the most of the experience. TIA!
I’ve had an agent for exactly a year now but still no job :( I’ve had a few auditions but my brother has had more with a different agency he is with. He is 13. I know it could be age but I just feel like I’m doing something wrong. I got my agency through acting showcase so I feel confident in saying I’m a good actor and I had many call backs from other agencies that wanted me too but in the end I picked this one. I’m going to dye my hair blonde on Wednesday hoping it will increase my chances of getting roles. I’ve also had accent lessons so I have many dialects and I can speak Russian (hence the blonde I thought it might make me fit the Slavic character better). I just want to know why I’m not getting any auditions or any jobs. I haven’t had any jobs! and I feel really defeated. I’ve spent a lot of money in this dream and I’m not going to give up just yet I would just really like some reassurance. :)
So I’m wanting to try and get back into theatre once I made my big move to a big city, but my agent isn’t too keen on me doing theatre, since she wants me available for roles in film, TV, commercials, etc. I also read another article of a guy saying “if you’re gonna do theatre, stay in theatre.” And I just don’t feel like I agree. I get the sentiment of wanting to do film and commercials. It’s where the money’s at, but I feel awful leaving theatre behind. And I don’t wanna limit myself to one art form. Matter of fact, some of the most versatile actors I know can do both theatre and film. So what do you guys think?
In need of a hand hold I guess. Does anyone else just constantly think that they absolutely suck? With the exception of a handful of moments I honestly just feel like Im a terrible actress. Im on the set as my first lead of a feature and am honestly embarrassed at almost every scene Ive done so far. I blew my close up of the most emotional scene in the movie after blowing my emotional load on the other actors coverage (I was just in it and could not hold back). I feel like I let everybody down and they regret casting me. I second guess literally every moment Im on screen. I am so racked with anxiety and insecurity on set I dont even enjoy myself. Everyone else seems so at ease and I have major imposter syndrome. Is this a common thing one usually gets over once you start getting more comfortable on sets or is this a red flag that this is something Im not cut out for? I just want to feel like Im doing a good job and Im tired of feeling like a failure.
Hi, I'm a teen actress. So I want to work with A3 artist agency, a specific agent named Jamie pillet actually, but the agency only takes industry referrals. And I know what some of you might tell me, network. But I'm an introverted person, I have anxiety, and it's hard for me to network. I take acting classes and know a manager but I'm scared to ask them for a referral to the agent. What if they dont even know the agency and the agency doesn't take their referral seriously? iv been breaking out of my shell but my question is, how do I network? I want to meet other actors like me. Another question, how do I get an industry referral to the agency I would like to work with?
Hello so currently I’m looking for a voice actor for the main male character in my webcomic series “meet the Richardson family” which you can view on webtoon and on my Instagram page @watashie. I am currently looking for voice actor so I can dub my comic to post on tiktok. Your work will be paid and it is name your price, you do not have to have any experience I am just looking for someone quick so I can get this posted. If you are interested in this job message me on Instagram @watashie
So I was emailed by a legit producer for bbc to be a supporting actor in a new drama, she asked for my measurements as costume fitting is Monday and Tuesday and also asked for a recent selfie. After I sent this she hasn’t responded since then. Does she not require any more info atm and will email me today or literally on the day? Like do they expect you to drop whatever your doing and be available when they email on the day? Or has she just stopped responding? should I send a follow up email, if so, what should I say?
I travel back and forth between the southeast USA and Calgary/ Toronto for family. I have a southeastern USA based agent. Are there any Canadian agents you recommend? I am a dual citizen, with Actors Access/ Casting Networks profiles/ reel/ modeling portfolio/ training etc. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hello everyone! I've been acting since 2016 and prior to COVID I had a good mixture of self-tapes and in-person auditions; I think 70% of my auditions were self-tapes and only 30% were in-person. So when COVID rolled around in 2020, I was pretty comfortable already doing self-tapes. Since COVID, it seems like everything has shifted to self-tapes. I know that some actors have had in-person auditions, but they seem to be rare and I personally haven't had an in-person audition since COVID. I know that some callbacks and screen/chemistry test will require in-person, but for initial auditions, they seem to all be virtual. So my question to every actor out there is: has anyone had an in-person audition since COVID? Sorry for the long post and thank you! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/uts441)
I know this girl, let’s call her Kate. Kate and I are in an acting class together. She tends to be competitive for no reason, and is the type to gatekeep/not help others because she is concerned they could take her job. Since I’ve met Kate, she signed to this manger and boasted about all the progress that came from this. She’s now signed to commercial and theatrical agencies in just about every market. I can also see from her, her agencies page, and IMDb that she is booking work. Her manager reached out to me, so I asked Kate about her experience and she claims that her manager hasn’t done anything for her. She said she’s a nice lady and talked about that, and then otherwise said the manager hasn’t gotten her anything. I need to make a decision with this manager. I feel like I need to turn down the offer now, but Kate could also just be lying? I’m really torn right now. Does anyone have any advice for me?
Hey hive, I just moved to NYC last year and I have been struggling to sign with an agent for months now. I have been self-submitting to agencies on websites, DirectSubmit, through email, and I'm about to start sending in hard copies. I am am experienced stage and screen actor with a BFA and extensive training. I'm also fight choreographer, intimacy director, scenic artist, and have worked in the industry professionally for over 6 years on majors, tiers, union, and nonunion jobs. I am booking a lot of work through self-submissions, but I am so sick of weeding through casting calls and non-paid student films. I find myself very marketable, yet I am getting radio silence. Is there something I'm missing or a specific thing I need to do? I'm not sure about these agent showcases I see advertised around - they seem like a scam, and I've been told to steer clear from those, but does anyone have a positive experience with that kind of thing? Is there a specific one worth looking into? Any advice here super appreciated!! Thank you!!
When a new actor gets cast in a role, it's only second-nature for me to do some research to see how that actor made it to their current point. I noticed that most, if not all, sent in audition tapes, and then were told they'd been cast via Zoom. Up until now, I didn't think I could possibly audition for roles while being in Kansas and Oklahoma by sending in audition tapes without an agent to represent you. Is it truly possible? Will that option always be made known to the public, or is it a secretive thing? I've always thought I would have to pick up and move to L.A or Chicago to get a fair shot, but potentially not! I'd love to hear what you guys think!
This is mostly a question to anyone who’s ever casted any productions via Actors Access, but also for any actors with an experience in relation to this question. If a role/production is posted on AA and an actor is still able to submit for it even a month after it’s posting, does that mean that the CD is still actively looking for roles and/or accepting submissions? Or could it be that they are no longer looking and just neglected to turn the submissions off (not sure how it works on the CD end) for that role/production? I’m asking because I’m gauging whether it’s worth it to apply for roles that were posted about a month ago, and that I’m just now seeing are fit for me (AA didn’t tell me they were, but I casually looked at “All Breakdowns” and noticed a few that aren’t under “Breakdowns Fit For Me” that fit me).
Hi folks. I have had a website for a long, long time and have updated it a few times over the years. In terms of website content, what do you feel should be elements of a voice actor's website and what do you think would be excess or superfluous content?
I am new to acting/auditioning and I’m wondering what exactly happens after the deadline for self-tapes submissions for lead/series regular roles in major network/streaming projects. Is it the casting directors who decide which actors get a callback or do they go through the tapes and then send the ones they like on to like the producers, directors, writers, etc? Also what comes after a callback in the casting process? Btw I am not talking about any roles/open calls in particular I am just curious about casting in general.
Apologies if this gets a little rant-ey. So I’m at that awkward stage in my career where I’m taking a lot of no pay/student gigs in order to build my reel. For the most part the experience hasn’t been too bad, all things considered. Today I was offered a non-paying role in a music video, but only after auditioning was I told that it was going to be shot in the desert over an hour away from where I live (this wasn’t disclosed in the original listing - they originally just posted the shooting location as “LA”). I responded asking if there would at the very least be gas/mileage reimbursement, to which they replied “we talked to production and we aren’t able to reimburse you for travel at this time.” Am I out of line for thinking this is kind of insulting? Like I understand that there’s some pay-to-play involved in getting your acting career going, but with gas prices the way the are now (especially in LA), it just seems like a lot to ask of an actor to literally invest their own money to road-trip their way to your little video project. Anyhow, I’m politely declining their offer. But I was wondering if anyone here has experienced something like this? At what point does getting involved in someone’s “passion project” just feel like your eagerness to work for free is being exploited?
Remember those old commercials on TV with CD compilations of music? I need a deep game show host / radio voice to announce a fake CD commercial for a project I'm doing. It doesn't pay well, but I can pay a small something ($15) so you can buy yourself a few beers. lol.
I always see that there are showcases on backstage titled like „VIP Agent/Manager Showcase“ where you perform for the industry professionals (via zoom) and get instant feedback. I looked through the list of agents attending and there are agents from very prestigious agencies like CESD, A3 and many more. The cost to attend is $459 which I think is a lot. So I was wondering how likely do actors get signed from those showcases plus how likely is it that one of the really big agencies like CESD signs Someone completely unknown only from the showcase? So taking all into account would you say those showcases are worth it? Thank you in advance for answers :)
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
I don’t have a passion. I didn’t know what to do in college, and I picked at random: economics and cs (since from there I can do data science which goes in different fields). However, during the pandemic (the first lockdown) I realized I loved movies and tv series, and I really admire actors and their works. The fact that actors can make you cry and laugh within 30 seconds is so fascinating in my opinion. Thats why I thought I could take acting classes and see how it went. I started in September (which marked the beginning of my college classes too), and it’s not quite what I imagined. I thought I would fall in love with acting, but I think I’m more fascinated by the idea of it, and not by actually doing it: I don’t have problems with identifying with the character but it’s difficult for me to understand what I’m doing “right” or what I’m doing “wrong” since everything is so subjective. How do actors know they are acting good? From the classes I’ve had I understood you don’t have to think about what you’re doing, you just have to do it. I’m able to do this very well, however, sometimes my teacher tells me i did great and sometimes he has a lot of comments and I don’t really understand what I did differently! I’m a very practical person, I follow the rules to get good results, so this thing that you don’t have any rule (or just a few) is so hard for me… Since I’m asking myself if I really like acting I guess I don’t like it because if you love something you know it already right? I don’t know what to do… I don’t see myself working 9-5 in an office everyday till I die. I thought I saw myself as an actor but as I was saying I think I like more the idea of it… Any suggestions? Are there any other jobs close to acting (for movies, not for theatre) which could suit me?
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Our characters are each other's love interest. It's a short film. 15 minutes. Were based in Mumbai, India. The film is being made by our friends. We're all beginners, filmmaking enthusiasts. There are no intimate / kissing scenes, except one where were in a bed sleeping together and we switch off the alarm clock rolling over the other. The friend who wants to cast us is aware of this. So is the one who will direct this. Regardless of the nature of the acting or visuals involved, should we work together or should we not? (Family and friends among others will definitely come to know about this film and they might watch it. I need a serious answer. Please ask any question that you may feel necessary.) Please recommend another subreddit that you feel is more appropriate. My friends who are directing this intend to approach film festivals if it does well.
How to deal with actors who identify too strongly with role? Hi All, I’m directing my first short film, which is a small one location shoot about a home invasion by an escaped felon. The entire film takes place between said felon and a work from home married woman. I’ve shot everything but the ending and am regrouping with my cast and crew to shoot the final scene later this month but a problem I am having is that the main actress identifies too strongly with the housewife character snd refuses to play the part as written. I’m usually open to suggestions on how to improve the character but she wants to transform the portrayal from a character study into a sort of female superhero which I think is based on her own personal history with stalkers and obsessive men. This is affecting her so much that she basically is refusing to take direction or even say any of the dialogue. If I knew this before I probably wouldn’t have cast her but since we are almost at the finish line, I don’t want to go through the headache of a reshoot and would rather finish with what I have and was wondering if any of you have had any problems like this/have suggestions on how I can solve this. Thanks!
My kids are booked as COVID backup for commercial. shooting is on Wed. ( As back up so they don't need to go to the set unless other actors got covid positive results) Then I and one of the kid won an audition for another commercial as principal. That was yesterday. Their shooting is from Tuesday to Thursday as they shoot different stories one per day. The scene that I and my kid will be on is scheduled on Thursday. But the first refusal mail stated that casting want actors to be available all dates from Tues to Thursday. So there's a conflict on Wednesday. And it sucks that Wednesday is just as a covid back up. They probably won't be called in but who knows. The commercial we got booked is principal. Their original schedule for us is on Thursday so I hope casting still book us. My agent's assistant said he'll notify tis conflict. I worry if we lose a chance. During and right after the audition, they really liked us so I got very good feeling we nailed it. And it'll be our first booked work as principals. Have anyone had similar experiences? What would casting do?
I signed in to Actors Access to upload some new clips and lo and behold I had 13 cMail messages from the past 8 or so weeks. I hadn't received a single email notification for any of these opportunities, most of which are no longer available. Yes, I double-checked and email notifications are turned on. I mostly use the app on my phone an have always gotten notifications in the past so I don't regularly go to the website to check this stuff. ​ So do yourself a favor and check your cMail!
Before the mods ban this question I’m aware that only I can make this choice myself. I would however love some feedback from other actors who have thought about quitting or who have quit. There’s too much to say so I’ll keep it short and sweet: I’ve never had an agent, and am not SAG-AFTRA. I’ve spent most of my career working towards theatre but made the switch to film/tv in 2020. Since then I’ve improved my self-tapes, taken more film classes, and learned a lot more about the business and have been leveling up. I have a degree in theatre and a LOT of theatre credits on my resume. I spend my down time reading acting books/researching the biz/submitting for self-tapes. However, I’m not booking anything. I can’t seem to get an agent despite submitting (even though other less experienced actors I personally know have been signed- actors who have less than a year of formal training and no credits.) And I’m working 6 days a week at a job I hate just so I have the flexibility to swap shifts when I do book something. My love for acting used to fuel me every day but I’ve been depressed and losing inspiration for over a year now. And knowing that just makes me even more depressed. I’m 26 and I feel like my acting career is over before it’s even truly begun and I hate myself for wanting to throw in the towel. Would love thoughts, guidance, anything you have to give.
Hi all, ​ I'm finishing up an MFA in the south (of America), and have decided to make a go of it in Philadelphia for at least my first year, for access to NYC and DC markets with the rent of neither. So far it's promising, and I haven't even moved yet! One thing that has worked for me in the southeast has been to follow the casting agencies and agents on facebook or on their own databases, so I am checking the needs those methods in addition to my agents, actors access, etc. Do you know the Pennsylvania casting offices I should be on the lookout for, and good agencies that might represent PA/NYC/coast to coast? Help me save some time. I've got New England and Southeast representation right now, and would consider stopping my freelancing ways for the right company with national/international outreach. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
As I'm sure a lot of you know, visualization, is the practice of envisioning the end-state of your personal goals to help manifest them into reality - visualization obviously is super popular in acting. Actors like Jim Carrey, Will Smith, and Idris Elba have all said visualization was key for them in their careers. There is an app called onRoutine ([www.onroutine.com](https://www.onroutine.com)) - they custom build people highly personalized visualizations meditations. They have a number of actors using onRoutine today. Thought I would drop it here in case anyone is looking to build up their visualization practice to help with their career.
I remember reading an acting book a while back. I didn't get too far into it but there was a part where it talked about an actress filming something and she had to keep re-filming the scene because planes were flying overhead. She had to constantly cry as her character or energy between the takes and not lose her character. It should be near the front of the book. If you happen to know that would be great. Thank you.
I’ve been wanting to act since I was 6 years old, but acting classes and stuff were too expensive, so my parents never put me in anything. Until now, I’m 15. My mom is trying to hire a teacher for me since we have a bit more money now, but I feel insecure bc of my age. I’m 15, I know, it’s a stupid thing to worry about. But I heard that it takes years of acting experience to get into “the seat” and so far, I have none. If I started when I first started to dream of acting, I definitely would have about 9 years of experience. And I see a bunch of popular actors who had already started in a whole bunch of movies at my age, hell, even my cousin who’s my age has been in commercials before! Any advice?
Hey since you guys are all actors , I wanted to know your experiences doing this, you know what I mean? From your ups and downs and frustrations. Not to pry but to know how the life is firsthand
So I keep my ear out there, and I’m privy to some insider information occasionally due to being on the other side of the camera in the industry. So my question is, are some of you vets out there telling your agent/managers about projects you’ve heard of, and pitching that the CD knows you. To possibly have them look at breakdowns to submit you for. The reason I ask is I always hear, part of the actors job is also knowing what’s going on. Being active. Which leads to one more question. How do you properly communicate that to your agent/manager?
I signed with my commercial agent about 6 months ago. I was fresh out of college and felt as though I needed to be signed IMMEDIATELY!!! I was super excited because I felt that the meeting went well but, over time I started to feel as though this may not be a great pay. In the 6 months of being signed with her I’ve only gotten 6 auditions (so one a month) and 4 of them I KNEW I wasn’t the right person for the job. For instance I’m a short plus size woman with fun big curly hair and gap teeth and she’ll send me auditions to be a bellhop………….. Anyways, there have been two instances were I felt disgusted by her. Four months ago there was a death in my family and I hadn’t checked my emails in two days. She needed me to add my sizes. She emailed me again and when I finally responded I apologized saying that my cousin had passed away and I’ll never let it happen again, she ignored me. Then a couple of days ago I submitted myself for a commercial and got the audition. She sent me an email confirming the audition. I was working my job at the time and as soon as I saw the email (1hour later) I responded! But, after that she got snappy with me saying I need to be on top of my emails and confirm much quicker. Is this normal for how agents communicate with actors? I’m not able to constantly be on my phone at work checking emails especially when she mainly sends me ONE audition a month. Also I’m not trying to seem ungrateful it’s just some of my peers get way more auditions than I do. One of my friends says that her agent always sends smiley faces. It’s just the way she talks to me turns me off and makes me feel like a child.
I opened a center a few years back for the town to have a community center. They have shows, festivals, concerts, etc. I basically run the venue. Anyways, I know pretty much everyone who gets the space personally. A guy who had it last weekend is a HS friend. We are right, he’s a good man. However, he was very upset because the lead or his play no showed and didn’t contact. The play still pushed through, but he felt it grossly underachieved. Anyways, the lead called and said she didn’t come because she received word that the grave of her deceased best friend(and likely her ex-gf) was tampered with. It was thoroughly vandalized, although the casket was untouched. Anyways, she basically said she was traumatized. This was verified by the mortuary that her friend is at. Anyways, my friend who directed the play wants to bury her. He wants to have her blacklisted to everyone he knows so she never gets another role. I have met this lead actress, don’t care for her much. However, I do feel terrible about her friend. If I were to talk to him, he’d likely ease up and just let it go. Should I or nah?
I have been so busy with seasonal work and traveling that I have not had the chance to perform or audition for anything. My local community theatre is holding auditions for a production of Rent this weekend. There will be a singing portion as well as a dance portion to the audition. I know that I would not be able to commit due to work, however I think it would be a great chance to get some audition experience and connect with fellow actors in my hometown. Would it be wrong of me to audition knowing that I won't be able to go to rehearsals?
I asked my manager for a submission report and they responded that they do not send out reports. They are with a well respected office, but I was under the impression submission reports are information actors are entitled to have. Is this something that has changed recently?
I was just reading about Gabrielle Carteris and how she said she was 21 to get the role on Beverly Hills 90210 when she was actually 29. And then she was told later if they knew her age they wouldn’t have hired her! Which I think is ridiculous because she was obviously good enough for the job, so it bugs me that age seems to matter especially for women. So do people still do this/can they get away with it? Do you keep your age on the down low or know people that hide their age or say something different for the sake of roles? Is there anyway that people hiring for something could find out your age?
I’m starting to think me focusing on creating memories for the character can be a waste of time…like is it better to lay off on the actor side a little bit and get on the writer’s side? AKA the story?
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