Or your favorite actor that no matter how many times you watch them, they’ll always light up the screen.
Hey everyone, so I'll just cut to the chase here. I'm looking into acting after high school and I don't really know exactly where to start. I'm currently taking drama and I'm learning methods on how to deliver on camera, loosing myself up, etc., but I wanna know what I should do once I graduate. I've looked into acting schools but I've seen from multiple sources that casting directors won't even acknowledge you unless you went to a top-of-the-line school, and I haven't even been able to find any schools that would be considered one of those. Basically, I just wanna know from any experienced actors what options are ideal for me to look into. Should I take acting classes on the side while going to college? Or should I focus all my time into acting if I wanna take it seriously? If anyone can help me out, that would be absolutely wonderful. Thanks! P.S. I hope everyone here is able to accomplish their dreams and find a gig soon! :)
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This character will be in a short episode. Need to be able to pull off a feminine but also slightly androgynous, bubbly voice. I am looking for a voice actor to voice my feminine presenting, androgynous & very cheery character.
When I was younger I was a very problematic toxic teen who didn’t really care about anything other than what directly benefited me. I didn’t know proper healthy boundaries and I sexually assaulted my ex-partner without fully realizing the extent of my actions and the drastic impact they’d have on the person and their life moving forward. Obviously I was publicly shamed and scrutinized, things like this just aren’t acceptable human behaviour, it’s painfully cruel. I have spent my days trying to better myself and trying to be a beacon of good. I like to believe I’ve made progress as my ex doesn’t seem to hold a resentful grudge against me anymore. Frankly I’m just glad they’re happy and have found someone that can give them the proper love and respect they deserved in our relationship. Moving on and pursuing my passion of acting seemed to be the most reasonable next course of action but with how the media is and people always scooping up gossip I was wondering if it was even possible for someone like me with a notoriously bad past reputation to even have a chance in the acting field? Would I just be blacklisted and turned away? It’s not that I’d want something like this to stay hidden to the public eye, rather I made a critical mistake in my youth and I’d want it to not define the rest of my life.
good morning all! apologies in advance for a monologue post. i’ve done research but am too indecisive to decide amongst my options. i’m a stage actor who’s been out of practice for a few years — i can’t sing and i’m not funny, so roles that fit my type are far and few in between, lol. recently a local theatre posted auctions for Proof, and i’m super excited about the role of catherine. i think i fit the type — i’m about the right age and think i can handle the material. because the auditions are this week, and i haven’t had a monologue in my back pocket and can’t read full plays (like i normally would) to find something appropriate. i’ve included details below on the show/character i’m auditioning for, the descriptions of the monologues i’m considering, and the pros of each monologue. especially for those who are familiar with Proof: could you help me decide which would be most appropriate? i’m really looking to nail this audition. Short plot summary: Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. Catherine – (F, 25). A college dropout, she has spent several years at home caring for her mentally ill father. Their relationship, although sometimes antagonistic on the surface, was sustained by strong mutual affection. Although she is a highly intelligent woman, she has no direction in life. Catherine is worried that she may inherit her father’s illness, and the signs of mental instability are already there. i tried to look specifically for shows/monologues that dealt with mental illness and being directionless, but none really fit the bill, especially with the time limit (both on the monologue and time until the audition). first monologue: from Thalassa by Scott Sickles. early twenties woman reflecting on how she was supposed to be on the same boat that her husband-to-be died on. i think it’s good for the anger and the lack of direction, but not sure the emotions that accompany a romantic loss is similar enough to that which catherine experiences (familial loss). second monologue: from Quasars by Jennifer O’Grady. early twenties woman paying penance, assigned by a catholic priest to help a man whose wife is dying of cancer. i feel like this one is good for it’s relation to science and philosophy, but i’m wondering if there’s enough emotional “meat” in there to be able to impress the director. third monologue: from Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith. mid-twenties woman speaking to the younger woman her father left her mother for, reflecting on her sense of self and childhood. i think the theme in this one best reflects that of catherine’s mental state in Proof, but i’m struggling to connect to this character despite having read the whole play — this monologue feels a little out of place. are any of these appropriate? should i keep looking? [here](https://imgur.com/a/6ZfzqJ5) is a link to screenshots of all the monologues, but if this is not allowed, please let me know and i’ll delete. i really appreciate any guidance anyone can give. thank you all!
Me too! And I suck at networking on Twitter, so uh... hi I guess. If you're a voice actor and interested in making some new friends, then please feel free to comment here or chat with me. Brief introduction, hi, I'm Catie! I've been voicing acting for almost two years and doing freelance work as a narrator for a few different Youtube channels. I still have a long ways to go, but I've made some decent progress in that time I feel and I've managed to make some really good friends too. I'm not exactly an expert on all things voice acting, but if you've got any questions about stuff I'll do my best to help you find the right answer! What about you guys?
Apparently ACTRA negotiated me out of a job. The ICA refused to sign onto the new NCA and now a lot of "voice of" jobs are being recast with non-union talent.
I’m sorry if it’s part of your “process” but I promise it will be a lot easier to act together if we are comfortable with each other and can trust each other. I’m not saying be extroverted or super chatty but let me know you’re happy to be here and ready to do some work. No one thinks your mysterious, people just think you’re a dick. Rant over.
Title. I’m a junior in HS and I’m preparing for a monologue that I have to memorize and act in the upcoming weeks. Imo I feel like the hardest thing as an actor is memorizing your lines, because imagine going up on stage and then blanking the first thing you get there. And I want to be able to act in the plays/musicals we’ll be having next year too. So I ask, how do you guys do it? How do you not forget? How have you not blanked on stage? And if you have, how quick have you recovered from it? Is there a trick? What am I missing?
After researching on how to become an actor, the thing that came up the most is that I should take acting classes. Should I take an acting technique classes or improv?
Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask but it's driving me crazy. Sounds familiar and like my childhood at the same time. Plz halp. P.S. I'm also interested lately in starting in voice acting too and somehow only just thought to join this sub to ask this question lol. Shame on me. Do expect me back.
I met someone on a SAG production who told me you can join a SAG affiliate for roughly half the joining fee. It allows you to work as a union actor in a small region, but not the entire country. I cannot find any information about this. Is it true?
Hi everyone, I have 2 different paths I can take but I’m really lost on which to peruse. One is go to acting school after college or get into medicine. I know there are both completely different and have nothing to do with each other but medicine provides certain comfortable pay where as acting dosent but acting just seems far more fun and like a hobby and not just a job . I checked online and it seems that only 2% of actors make a living just to sustain them selves. So if you guys found your self in a similar situation and had to make a decision in the next Few months what would you do? Take a degree that will guarantee you good pay but may leave you upset or risk it and go for something you like doing but could really put you in a tight situation.
Basically I'm black and have the least amount of singing and speaking than the rest of the cast. I have about three short singing lines while everyone else has entire songs or multiple phrases. I'm a soprano so it's not like I'm a bad singer. The white people have the most spoken and singing lines as well. There is one black role which has a song that's very soulful and has a clear blackcent that still hasn't been casted yet after two weeks. I have a feeling the older white woman who wants it badly will get it. I don't want to seem whiney cause you get what you get. I don't think the directors were consciously like "she's black! Give her less!" It's just really weird how I have far less than everyone else despite the theater preaching "inclusiveness" all the time. It's a professional theatre so I don't want to seem selfish or a diva for not getting a lot so I'm hesitating. Anyway should I drop? Tldr: I'm black and have the least amount of roles/lines than the nbpoc and white actors. Should I drop?
i’m getting back into acting after a long break during covid, and i’m working on monologues as a way to practice at home outside of classes and such. does anyone know of any good monologues for women? preferably sad/dramatic/romantic themes (bonus if there’s crying) and i need ones that come from movies or tv shows, because i try to challenge myself to do it differently than the original actor did, and also i’ve heard that the company im auditioning for soon prefers when you audition with something from modern media (not sure why tho) something over 1 minute is best, and i need something that will “pull at the heart strings” for an upcoming audition as well. also, if you know of any websites with a sort of database of monologues that would be very much appreciated as well!
I am doing a local production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’. My character bursts onto the stage with a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in a bucket. The script calls for me to make an excuse why I’m leaving with the bucket but the special effects team says I have to leave the bucket on stage. So I get to Improv why I burst onstage (ignoring the fire that just went off) and quickly exit in one sentence (Not counting, ‘Good Bye’ or ‘Terribly Sorry’.) I turn to Reddit to see what different things I could say. Help a new actor out!
Hey folk! I'm an actor, and I have this small gig coming up, which is excellent! Except.. they asked for my name. Being a little more professional than the school plays I've done, I'm looking to sort of find and stick with my professional reputation. My name is Sydney Alexander Adkins, and I can't decide what sounds more professional and "powerful." Sydney Adkins? Sydney Alexander? Sydney A Adkins? (I also use Syd.) (I also have a few cool family names, but I don't have a heavy connection with them one way or another) tl;dr I'm a young nonbinary (they/he) actor, and I'm trying to figure out what works.
I was just wondering what you all thought of him. For some reason, I can't help but love him in every movie, but I have to admit compared to other actors his acting is a little dry. I've only watched a few of his best movies though, The Notebook, La La Land, and Drive. I've noticed he gets mixed reviews from different people and (loop back to beginning of post, continue reading until you wake up)
Hey! Looking to see what is appropriate to put on an acting resume before I put it on. I was in a film that was nominated so far for the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize, won the Aspen Shortsfest Jury Prize for Best Comedy which makes it Oscar Qualifying, and won the Florida Film Festival Special Jury Award for Comedic Storytelling. I think those things are pretty cool haha and I feel like it might be beneficial to mention them, but they aren't like specific awards I myself won as an actor, they're just the awards a film I was in won so I'm not sure if they'd be appropriate to put on my resume. So, would any of those be appropriate to mention on my resume, would some be appropriate while others not so much, etc.? Thanks for any insight!
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I’m a high school teacher, and this round of Scene Study the kids have requested “intense arguments.” I’m working on compiling a lesson/list of pitfalls or common mistakes actors make when doing a (verbal) fight scene. Examples are shouting/emphasizing every curse word, getting very close your partner’s face the whole time, that kind of thing. Thanks, thespians!
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So I am probably jump in the gun here with a slew of things. However, I have a project I a quite Serious about ( three years deep) and would like to see Succeed. I have multiple artists. Crafting my idea into physical form, I have all of my character designs (Not all as They are still currently being worked on) and a manga Artist currently taking what I have out of my (loosely Cobbled together script) (Not even in the correct format of what the script is) and fleshing it out. Etc... With all that being said I am potentially looking to have some voice actors do a little bit of voice acting (shocking I know right) I am building or attempting to build it with us known as a pitch Bible as I would maybe like to present this to the company once everything is completed. (Again I’m jumping the shark is might be like 5-10 years down the road) But I am just tossing this idea out here. r/WeaponsRemorse is my sub reddit. There is no art placed there or anything of the sort yet. As I would likely need to get everything copyrighted as I don’t want my ideas stolen… Again jumping the shark. The age range voices I am looking to cover are 8-10 yrs old (female), (female) 14, (male) 19 (female) 23 (female) late 30s-40s (male) 16. now I currently have three pages in a manga style being made right now so I would only need about three voice actors. To cover this one so far.. Anyway sorry for the wall of text. But I’m trying to convey this in a somewhat professional way. I would be willing to pay for your time. Or if you would be willing to volunteer that would be great as well... Thank you for your time and again sorry for the wall of text You can respond here or via DM
Hi everyone! Names Billy I'm 31 years old. I feel so behind in my life. Ever since I was in high school I wanted to come to LA and act. I'm actually here in la now and still have yet to try to be a actor. My whole life I listened to everyone but myself. I have done everything besides act and I have been homeless 3 to 4 times throughout my life. I went on backstage got a membership and uploaded a old headshot from 3 years ago. But I'm noticing they also want cover letters and reels and I want to go to school out here but can't afford it out here. I was wondering if I'm doomed? I plan to go to school for underwater welding in July and I'm hoping by next year I can live out here to actually try and pursue it. I know with my dedication and hard work I can do anything. My work ethic is crazy. I just feel that it won't happen because I'm not as youthful looking as I once was.
I’m a 21 yo guy who’s an aspiring actor. I haven’t done any acting before really, but do intend to start soon. I plan on starting by acting out / reenacting movie scenes with my sister (who I recently found out likes acting also) to get over the fear of being on camera and just start the process on getting experience, in SOME way. I would like to know if you guys had any specific movie scenes you think would be good for this first time. Thanks.
Hi! I'm a high school senior looking to start building up a resume with credits from student films and non-union roles. I have a few months till I can get on a college campus and start making irl connections with students and staff, including theatre and filmmaking groups. But my problem is that I have this "go, go, go" mentality right now and feel like I need to start building up my credits as soon as possible. I'm not really satisfied with any of the roles or opportunities that I've seen online on Actor's Access or websites like Backstage, either because I'm not qualified enough for some of them or because the casting call doesn't match my demographic. Should I just wait till I start college to build up my resume and continue going to classes and building my skills till then? I know that this journey should not and cannot be rushed, so I don't want to force myself to start off now. But I have some kind of fear that my "youth" will start fleeting or that I'll regret not working during these few months before school starts again. If anyone has dealt with a similar situation or similar thoughts, please let me know. I'd rather find comfort by relating to someone else's experience than going back and forth in my head.
I went to an agency audition and I got a call back to come back tomorrow, although I would also have to pay to take classes with them. Also I know agency’s usually don’t require you to pay anything first. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say the agency, but they do have real actors. So basically I want to know if it’s a scam or not before I pay anything.
Hi, I’m an actress that just recently got signed to one of the biggest and best agencies in my city. I’ve had my agent for a little under a month and have been sent three auditions, this currently audition being my third. The subject matter of the film (without giving too much away) is a character that grew up sexually abused by their uncle and didn’t speak up, until they ran away. This story is triggering to me, however it is my third audition and I was warned against rejecting the audition by my coaches because of the stature of my agency and not wanting my agent to have a negative perception of me. The two auditions I was sent, I was given a day and a half essentially to get done and I responded timely with those. I’m asking if I am able to reject the audition or if I should just suck it up and do the role to not risk being potentially dropped by my agency.
I just recently turned 26 and I’m at a point in my life where I want to drop everything and give my all in order to get into the show business game. My whole life, I’ve always wanted to be an actor and be on the big screen but was told that I’d never make it because not everyone does and you have to be really good. I gave up on the dream a long time ago and ended up going to college to get a degree in biomedicine in hopes of becoming a doctor. I’ve had multiple jobs after college and have never been fulfilled and I find the countless hours of studying and grinding to be tedious when it’s not something that fulfills me. I’ve been working doing cancer research for the past two years but I feel so drained and I’m not happy at all… I want to drop everything and pursue my actual dreams of becoming an actor but I don’t even know where to begin. And I feel so old already, I feel like you really have to get into the game early on or you run into a dead end. Where do I even begin? Do you think it’s possible for me with no experience other than being in musicals and plays in the past? Does Hollywood really want a 26 year old with no actual show bizz experience. Please help!
I'm a struggling comic actor in LA and I have sitcom ideas for projects that I'd like to produce. I don't want to around for someone to hire me for a sitcom. I want to realize them and collaborate with other actors on them I'm just not sure how do I go about doing that. I know Fleabag was a one woman play before it became a series. I wonder how I'd go about doing something like that?
Hello, I am 18 and I have no experience in acting or acting knowledge. I’ve always had some type of interest since I was young but never got into it. Now I’m on my way to college as a business major but I’m not sure if that’s my route. I’m attending to ASU and studying business. I however what to act and be in movies/shows and what. Yes I know that requires talent and practice and I want to see if I’m capable of doing that. My problem now is I have no idea how to start. I heard film school at colleges are not the route as they teach you how to move the camera but not be on it. I’m not sure if you get what I mean. Should I still attend to college and on the side take acting classes? What should I do? How do famous actors on Netflix and what not get their auditions? Please let me know.
The Actors Studio West is not currently accepting auditions. Anyone have any experience with studios in LA that are comparable in format? Essentially, I want a space that I can work on plays as well as screenplays.
Hi guys. I just came here to tell you that I’ve discovered my passion for acting and I’m going to go to the US to work hard on fulfilling my dream of becoming a drama film actor. It’s actually impossible rn, cause I’m from Ukraine and I don’t need to tell you what’s going on here. But so far, me and my family are safe. In times like these and under constant threat to your life you start to think about your life story and what was the thing you didn’t do although you’ve dreamt about it. What dream did you block just to work in marketing for 4 years and realize that you don’t like it at all. And that’s how, on the third month of war I’ve realized that I need to go to the US and start my acting career if I survive. It’ll definitely be a struggle, but I owe myself to give it a try and work hard on it. So now I want to tell everybody who’s feeling down or thinks you can’t do it anymore although it is your biggest dream — don’t give the fuck up. If the only think that distracts me from the actual war and rocket strikes on my city is my dream to become an actor and I make my first steps for it even in these conditions — then you have no excuse for giving up and forfeiting your dream. Keep grinding guys, you motivate me as well. Standing together ✊
Hey there, So I'm a recent transplant from the LA area (I know, I hate me too) to Providence, RI. I'm getting the lay of the theatre-land in a few days from a local actor friend of a friend, but was curious about the film/tv/voiceover/commercial scene! Some questions: What casting sites do you use? Also, why do you use what you use? I abandoned Casting Networks before moving because all it seemed to have is non-union work. I have representation and will be pursuing a Boston agent, but I like to submit myself regardless. Currently I just have Backstage and Actors Access. I've signed up with Slate Casting to receive their notifications, and know about Boston Casting and Paradice. Any thoughts on Casting in general? I primarily work as a VO artist: Any thoughts on local VO casting or VO? Lastly, any thoughts in general on how to approach this region? I'm a little burnt out on taking classes and building a community that way, but would appreciate any other ideas on how to get to know the community. I'm definitely going to be checking out some theatre relatively soon. Thank you!
Extras Management and Face2Face are the largest calling services in LA. Some people swear one of them is better than the other at getting union actors background work. Some others say it doesn't matter since they submit you to (mostly) the same jobs. I figured we should have a poll to find out. Note: This is only for SAG-AFTRA union background actors. Non-union work is completely different and would deserve it's own poll. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/ueoqb7)
Any websites or instagrams I can stay updated with? For example @jv8inc or Mindy Kaling.
I recently got signed with an agent, but I want to continue finding roles myself. The issue here is that everyone keeps saying "Backstage," the thing is I've been on Backstage for awhile and have done 5+ student films there, which is what got me my agent. I want to look for some bigger stuff that might actually make it to a film festival, or an indie film... basically a credit that CD's might actually take seriously. The issue is I'm not sure how to find them other than waiting for my agent to send me auditions? Alot of people has said Actor's Access, but from my experience that has only been good for SAG projects and the such for older age-ranges or less common/very specific characteristics. I'm a 20y old girl who can definitely play 18 under, and other than student films, Actor's Access doesn't have that many good opportunities. Is there anywhere else I can find auditions for films that may not be for huge streaming networks, but aren't student films or small non-union shorts that will most likely never make it or be submitted to a festival?
I think one of the hardest things about being in this industry is that I am always comparing myself to other actors who are my age. Even though I try to remind myself that my time will come and to continue working hard on developing my craft, I can find myself in a rabbit hole of IMDB and Wikipedia pages looking at other people's career trajectories. One thing I find myself getting really jealous about is child actors, who had the time and parents to pursue this career sooner and now are just cruising instead of having started in college like me. Does anyone have advice to give, words of wisdom, or a way to get a perspective change on how to stop being jealous of successful actors who started in their teens?
Im doing an assignment for college and we are asked to investigate usual pathologies in the mouths of actors caused by the profession I can't find any directly linked so I thought if any of you could give me a hand by sharing your experiences
I’ve been wanting to hang with actors who are passionate and help each other out with auditions and filming scenes to build each other’s resume. Hangout and talk about movies and shows. I went to IDSA and Anthony Meindl drama and I would like to connect with others who’ve been in a drama class too!
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'm just interested to know how many Indian voice actors are here And how much do you charge? for some projects
Hi, I live in a very small town I'm Missouri and I've been thinking of making a mockumentary about a fake disease in this town because the town is mostly obese and everyone walks with a waddle the term for the disease in the movie is "the carthage waddle" I'm looking for people who are somewhat obese and have a good sense of humor that would do fake online interviews about this "disease" I'm a minor so I don't have the biggest budget but you would be paid a small amount I'm still in the script stage so it could be months down the line PM me if you're interested in hearing more. Thank you.
As actors, what do you set your Facebook page to "Public" (everyone in the world can view your posts w/o being your FB friend) OR "Private" (Only friends can see what you post) I'm not too sure what Casting Directors would want to see ? because I'm almost certain the look us up on FB (but, I could be wrong)
I heard this episode from one of my favorite acting podcasts last night it's hosted by a casting director who runs a successful studio in LA, she often gives advice and interviews all the top casting directors etc. When I heard this one I really felt I needed to share it with you guys. a must listen for anyone who may be feeling fed up with self-taping or depleted as an actor in the post covid industry. I know I am. ​ [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1hY3RpbmctcG9kY2FzdA/episode/ZWVlYzFhN2MtMDJmZC00NGQ5LThkNWUtMGJmZTNmN2YyMjY5?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiv9r7W4bf3AhVZj4kEHe9YAfkQieUEegQIChAI&ep=6](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1hY3RpbmctcG9kY2FzdA/episode/ZWVlYzFhN2MtMDJmZC00NGQ5LThkNWUtMGJmZTNmN2YyMjY5?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiv9r7W4bf3AhVZj4kEHe9YAfkQieUEegQIChAI&ep=6)
Just wondering if anyone has some insight to whether casting directors watch/view ALL the submissions for national/international casting calls, specifically on breakdown services/actors access. As I’m unrepresented, and though I will submit to these, I feel like it is a shot in the dark. Recently sent a self tape for a feature that was an open call to the US and Canada, and I thought I did really well, but I doubt the CDs from LA will even see me.
**Yale & Actors Equity Questions** ​ 1. Do all Yale MFA graduates get membership in Actors Equity? I see it's listed on the website, but I'm a bit confused by the paragraph below. *"Yale Repertory Theatre serves as an advanced training center for the program. All Acting students work at Yale Rep as understudies, observing and working alongside professional actors and directors. Students may be cast in Yale Rep productions during the season, depending upon their appropriateness to the roles available. Through work at Yale Repertory Theatre, those students who are not members of Actors’ Equity will attain membership upon graduation."* ​ >2. Does this mean that you have the option of working at the Yale Repertory Theatre or is it mandatory? I'm only asking as it says students will attain membership of actors equity upon graduation. I don't want to be stuck in a Union as soon as I graduate, it would be much more beneficial for me to build experience in Film/TV in Non-Union roles and eventually join SAG-AFTRA down the line. ​ >3. If it is mandatory, do Actors Equity members have to only act in Union projects? I know how it works in SAG-AFTRA but not really AE. Plus, is Actors Equity only theatre? If you do have to work in union only projects, does that only apply to theatre? Or do you have to work in union only projects for film/tv too like SAG-AFTRA. ​ **Tuition & Degree Questions** ​ >4. I'm also a bit confused by the free tuition for the David Geffen School of Drama, on the website it says the $150 million gift makes those programs tuition-free, but on the tuition and general expenses page, it still says tuition is $34,800. ​ >5. Is it worth it to get an MFA from Yale? I mean this in terms of gaining connections, networking, and overall just having a better chance of being noticed by agents, casting directors and large auditions? Obviously I know the learning experience is fantastic, but I mean it more in a business sense. ​ >6. Julliard or NYU Tisch School of Arts? (Bachelor of Fine Arts) ​ >7. Does Julliard or NYU Tisch have better financial aid? I definitely think the tuition at NYU is much more expensive compared to Julliard. Doing a simple net price calculation on Julliard brought the total down to like mid 40's for tuition and all the other costs. (including financial aid). Not sure about NYU since they don't really have a calculator or information about how much they usually give for financial aid.
Something has always kept me away from really pursuing acting. I can’t stay away from it and I’m in an acting class now that’s been super transformative and helpful but I still get SO NERVOUS and anxious before acting. I always think it’s not meant for me because of how nervous and shy I get, even tho I really love it. Also another small thing is I’m pretty insecure and self conscious about how I look. I’m trying to change my thinking About it but sometimes those dark thoughts tell me I’m not pretty enough to be on screen.
In order to develop very specific mannerisms for a certain role do actors try to find real world examples to study? How? How do you track down a person with the mannerisms you’re looking for or the emotions of a very specific situation you’re looking for? Thanks very much
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