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I dropped out of my acting class two years ago. Thinking about having another go at it. by kookoobear • last post Feb 10th
So I have a hard time memorizing lines. Too much in my head going on. Couldn't show emotion. Also, I'm kinda exploring movie making...not sure if I'd make a better writer/director/producer... Why is M Shamalayan considered not a great actor? Better writer not a good director...at least thats what Quora said
What kind of roles would you like to play? What can I do, as a screenwriter, to make my writing something that you'd really like to sink your teeth into? by chainsawlawsuit • last post Feb 9th
Hello r/acting! I am an aspiring screenwriter making my way over from the screenwriting subreddit. Having been in the screenwriting world, I understand a lot of character from a writing perspective. There's a lot of talk about subtext, reversals, act breaks, character arcs... But, I wanted to come over to this side of the water and hear it from actors themselves: What kind of roles would you like to play? What kind of writing really gets you excited? What can I do as a screenwriter to make my writing something that you'd really like to sink your teeth into?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Feb 9th
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.
Plays from the last 10 years by Mindless_County_4483 • last post Feb 9th
What are peoples favourite plays written in the last 10 (preferably 5 years). I need to find monologues for a young white male actor (16-27) playing range. So if they contain a character like this I would love to know. Also just happy to hear people's thoughts.
Podcast looking to interview actors by OthersideStudios • last post Feb 9th
Hi everyone. I've just started a new podcast series on YouTube in which I talk to interesting and creative people about their work. So far I've only had one actor and it was really interesting to hear him talk about the process (Brandon Elonzae - episode to be released soon) . If you'd also like to be featured please drop me a private message and include some links to your work. It's all recorded over Zoom so you just need your laptop or phone. Thanks for reading!
What Makes A Good Acting Process by cryoncue • last post Feb 9th
There’s always a debate on what “technique” is best. I think the biggest thing to consider is do your best to look at the progress of as many students as possible… And progress doesn’t mean booking work or becoming famous it’s an honest look at the development of skill. I’ve been in classes were some actors had been studying with the teacher for 5- 8 years and there acting was dreadful. And most of them talked about having the same problem(s) - “I struggle with connecting to the character” , “I have hard creating the emotions of the character.” What’ve learned and observed over the years is if you or you’re observing your classmates not making noticeable improvements within 6 months - then something is wrong. I started thinking about this more and more a few years ago when I started a program and this was the first time where I could honestly see - everyone in the room making impressive improvements in their skill. Looking back a couple of key events I believe made the difference . 1️⃣ progressive system : Most classes in my experience seem to be random and no try focus on specific skills . You do a scene or monologue and get feedback but rarely are you doing specific work on the essential skills of acting. 2️⃣ Deliberate practice ( no maybe I’ll show up an work a monologue) we practiced every day . 3️⃣ Expert Teaching What are your thoughts?
Why are Genshin Impact voice acting roles non-union? They make so much money! by queen_of_kong • last post Feb 9th
"Genshin Impact Surpasses $3 Billion on Mobile, Averages $1 Billion Every Six Months" Good humans, Genshin Impact should pay union rates. They can certainly afford to contribute to healthcare for all these fine voice actors. I see union auditions for much smaller mobile games and RPGs. Respect to them. I was shocked to see Genshin auditions come through and see they are non-union. Why is Genshin so cheapo on paying it's actors fairly? Greedy much? Don't get me started on Crunchyroll...
[NYC] Filmmaking Challenge / Actor Networking Events by AztecComputer • last post Feb 9th
Hey everyone! I am an organizer of Short Cuts, a group of independent filmmakers, actors, and enthusiasts challenging themselves to create short films every 2 weeks following a number of randomly drawn rules. Each meeting, members have the opportunity to show off their films and watch others, as well as draw rules for the next film challenge. I thought it might be a good opportunity for aspiring or seasoned actors to update their reels, try their hand at another aspect of filmmaking, and show their work to lots of faces in the filmmaking industry. Please join us for our very first event Sunday, February 26th, 6pm at The Vino Theater. Everyone is welcome regardless of experience level, and it is absolutely FREE. [Short Cuts (New York, NY)](https://www.meetup.com/short-cuts/) Feel free to join even if you don’t plan on making a film; let me know if you have any questions! ​ Also, if this is not allowed, please let me know if there's a better place to post this within the subreddit. I believe it follows the post guidelines.
Lets get our starmeter green for the week week..will surely visit back with pleasure by Idris Veliu • last post Feb 9th
How did you guys tell your family you wanted to act by bassistfornothing • last post Feb 9th
i’m nervous for some reason about telling my family this is what i want to do. I’ve always had a desire to be an actor. it’s the only thing i’ve had my heart set on my entire life. i feel like i’ll be judged for admitting this. how did y’all overcome this and tell your family?
Is working with a branding/marketing for actors coach a good use of resources? by XenoVX • last post Feb 9th
I’ve been thinking about working with a coach for these kinds of services. I’m mainly a theatre actor trying to make the jump from amateur to professional musical theatre and straight plays. Right now I’m getting consistent callbacks in my area’s professional theaters but I’m not booking jobs in the end. This tells me that I’m putting out good work in the audition room, but I think my headshot/resume are holding me back and I’m not marketing myself with a consistent brand that reflects my authenticity and identity as a performer. I’ve read a book on branding for theatre actors so I may be able to figure it out myself, but I’m thinking about working with a coach for that because: 1. I’m not sure if the brand I choose will necessarily reflect me in the end or translate into more marketable headshots/audition attire. 2. I’m a bit of a novice at using social media and don’t know how to transition my social media to increasing my exposure as a performer and getting more notices by theatre people in my area (as being known as a local commodity does help with casting at my level). 3. I want to make a website/YouTube channel with reels and self tape performances but I’m not sure I can go about it on my own with how little material I have to start with. Through the book I’ve been reading I’ve tried to ask people that know me or have worked with for adjectives to describe my vibe, but I’m not sure how to boil it down to a brand. Some of the common adjectives that people use to describe me are: Passionate, driven, friendly, introspective, thoughtful, respectful, intelligent and focused. But I’m not sure how to boil them into a branding statement on my own yet.
The Green Agency by Decent_Ad_8728 • last post Feb 9th
Hello Reddit actors. I just wanted to share my experience here and see if anyone has had an encounter with this agency. I (hesitantly) signed with them a little over a year ago. They are located in Miami, but said they were opening an office in NYC. I had moved back up from NC (where I had an amazing agent with JTA). In the beginning they would give me some assignments (like a headshot collage) that I thought were useful and I liked that they wanted to be involved. After a couple months they kind of dropped off. I stopped hearing from them, stopped getting emails. Then, I would get messages from them telling me I needed to update my size card, add a reel, clips, headshots, voice sample ( mind you I had all those up already, minus the voice sample which I promptly taped and added). I would be confused because everything was up to date, but I said okay and sent them more clips, voice sample, and advised that everything was up to date. No response. This would happen a couple more times. They would tell me I needed to add things, I would and I would email everything I had to them directly and tell them I would really appreciate any advice or anything they could share to help me. No response. In the year and a half that I was with them they maybe got me for or five auditions. TOTAL. Most of which was in Miami.. I had to communicate multiple times that I was in NYC. Now a few weeks ago I logged onto my casting networks (whose sub I canceled when I signed with them knowing they would keep my page up to date). My agent profile was EMPTY. I emailed their assistant about it and she said it was up to me to keep my profile updated.. meaning I was expected to pay for a sub to both cn and actors access because that’s the only way to upload materials. The agent confirmed this, but said I could use the free upload (which is ONE picture and reel). I thought that was really weird, but maybe that’s the standard now? Any agency I’ve worked with in the past always maintained my profile on those sites. Would love if someone could confirm that and hear from anyone else that has worked with this agency. If someone has had a great experience with them I’ll resolve that I must be the problem and retire.
NY actors/any auditions? by pjspears212 • last post Feb 9th
Anyone experiencing an abnormally slow start in 2023? I've had some commercial/vo but only TWO legit auditions since the new year, one film and one tv. Before the holidays, I was slammed and ended the year pinned for two different shows in NY. Haven't heard from either office since. Any insight aside from "the business ebbs and flows"?
Resume Feedback by chrisham22 • last post Feb 9th
Hi everyone! I’m a new actor with no credits trying to put together a resume. Picture below shows what I have so far. I will be adding more to the “special skills” section (so there’s 3 more skills beneath “swimming”), but I just wanted to make sure what I had so far was appropriate. Does this look like a decent resume for someone with no experience? Does the spacing/margins look right? If anyone could provide any tips as to what I can do better and/or improve, I would be extremely grateful!mm https://preview.redd.it/37e57bbx49ha1.png?width=1168&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=8c38de8458398ba8326646e11235d5b71dc2afc8
How many voice actors have been known to do more than 1 or even 2 dubs? by Cringing_Regrets • last post Feb 9th
I just Learned Antonio Banderas voiced Puss in Boots in the English, Latin American, and Spain Spanish version, 3 different dubs!? I don't think that's really common in the voice acting industry. Edit: just learned he did Italian too, like DAMN dude 4 different dubs for the same character!
Who’s job is it to make a relationship believable? by EverlastingUnis • last post Feb 8th
I just watched “You People” on Netflix, starring Lauren London and Jonah Hill, among other notable actors. Before filming began, London had brought up concerns about convincing the audience that her and Hill’s characters are believably in-love. The movie event went as far as to CGI two kisses between them. It threw me off a bit, because I feel like, as an actor, you shouldn’t be concerned about whether a relationship is believable, it’s all fake until you make it real, and until you put forth the creative effort to portray these characters in a believable relationship. Maybe I’m thinking too hard on it, and it may not be that deep, but it crossed my mind and it made me wonder how serious some actors take themselves, their craft, and their jobs. So I’m asking, in your opinion, are those concerns valid, and who’s job is it to make a relationship believable?
Toronto Agent Advice by Kj1913 • last post Feb 8th
Hey actors! Long time lurker, first time poster... I'm looking for some advice as I've run into an interesting situation. About a year and a half ago, I signed with a great agency here in Toronto. I was still in school finishing an acting degree and that took up most of my time so I didn't audition a lot, but did some commercial work before becoming ACTRA and shortly after graduating this past fall I booked a lead in a movie which had some decently big names attached. I was super happy because it happened so soon after finishing school... but then my agency announced a week or two ago that they are closing because the owners are retiring, so come March I won't have an agent anymore. I've applied to about fourteen different agencies in Toronto within the past week but have heard nothing... there was one agent who reached out to me and asked to schedule a meeting but has also not gotten back to me in the past week despite me following up. I guess what I'm looking for advice on is whether I need to wait longer or if there's a better, alternative route I should take to finding representation again. Are there any good showcases in Toronto? Should I be more forward? I felt that I was really starting to gain traction but now things aren't looking too good. Any advice appreciated!!
How do you deal with closed-minded casting directors? by Significant-Idea-611 • last post Feb 8th
Hi everyone - I live in a smaller market, where there’s one major casting office who handles most of the productions that shoot here. My issue is that they seem to consistently be casting actors they are personally friends with and actors who work as assistants at the office. In every film or series that comes to down, I see the same assistants over and over again, often in recurring roles. It’s disheartening and frustrating that I cannot seem to gain traction with this office no matter how well I do in my auditions, without being a personal friend of the casting director’s (I get maybe 1-2 auditions a year with them, usually for small roles) while their assistants are booking 5-10 roles per year in the projects they cast. Does this type of nepotism happen everywhere? Should I just move to a larger market where there are more casting directors?
How long have chemistry reads been in your experience? by CrazyVegetable3187 • last post Feb 8th
I'm going to be having my final round of auditions be a chemistry read. For the leads I'm planning on doing an 8 minute scene with each of supporting actor #1 and then a 3 minute scene with each of supporting actor #2. There are 3 candidates for the lead role, 3 for supporting #1 and 3 for supporting #2. In doing the math that means that supporting #1 candidate A meets with each of the leads and then is done (24 minutes), then candidate B (24 minutes), then candidate C (24 minutes), then from there supporting #1 candidate A meets with each of the lead roles (9 minutes each.) This would mean each lead is needed for 1 hour 39 minutes; add time for whatever may happen and that adds up to 2 hours. Is 2 hours too much to ask for the leads and then 30 minutes for each of supporting #1, 15 for supporting #2?