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Disney Character Performers: What’s the bottom line? by WhereTheWolvesLay • last post Feb 7th
So. Hypothetically speaking: If one were to devout a good portion of their twenties character performing for Disney(Be it at the amusement parks or with their Cruise Line) would it be in anyway helpful or detrimental to their overall goal as an actor? I’m looking for opinions from all levels and have very open ears. I once had a relatively successful theatrical director tell me that character performing is ultimately a waste of time as it won’t raise many eyebrows on a theatrical resume…even if the company is Disney. Would you say if it DID hold weight, would the cruise line be more prestigious than the amusement parks? Again, open to all responses! Edit/Added: Would face character roles be more well received versus fur character roles?
Actor's Access Plus - Showfax? Heeeelp! by Paranoidpapayaa • last post Feb 7th
Hey guys! I'm completely new to Actor's Access and I have been watching a few YouTube videos and tips on how best to use it. I am thinking of getting Actor's Access Plus, but I saw a video where they advised to get a Showfax subscription?... From what I saw I believe Showfax is now Actor's Access Plus? Is that correct? Also with Actor's Access Plus, do you still have to pay $22 per 1 min video clips? I have seen some videos that have said otherwise? Any clarity on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!
How do I get out there? by ffeeboy • last post Feb 7th
Hey! I’m 15(m) and I have a dream to be a famous actor. I really want to go into film but I’m not too sure where to start. Could anyone recommend options to me or some advice on what to do. I feel very passionate about acting, and I’ve been told I’m pretty good at it as well. How can I get my name out there?
How to break a tv film script down ? I have an audition and I want to nail it right by Proof-Pollution454 • last post Feb 6th
Hello , I got an audition for role and wanted to ask if any actors could knew any tips or steps how to break a script down so I can do it well ? I really need the help
AI doesn't breathe by Darth_Quixote • last post Feb 6th
One thing is clear to me while listening to these (admittedly damn competent) AI samples: AI doesn't breathe. When I was newer to VO, I made the mistake that many do: I edited out every single breath. But breath is such an integral part of performance. In some cases, a breath can convey emotion that words cannot. It can convey distress, longing, pain, joy. Delivering a line with a heavy sigh or behind gritted teeth can help vary the delivery in ways that enable actors to emote beyond what AI will likely ever be capable of, simply because speaking for them is not a biological process. Over the decades, the industry has trended towards conversational, authentic reads. I see this trend extending further to distinguish humans voices from AI, but with how breath and air can capture emotion. AI voices will keep getting better with cadence, delivery, and even emotiveness. But how actors use breath as an element of performance is something distinctly human.
Looking for Scene Partner for The Actors Studio's Preliminary Audition by Neat-Pattern1999 • last post Feb 6th
The Actors Studio (NYC) is having preliminary auditions next month. None of the people I know who also have an interest in auditioning are available, so my choices are someone who doesn't care to be my partner or trying to find someone else. If anyone is interested or knows how I can find someone, that would be great!
What Would You Choose? New Agent vs. Experienced Agent by Electrical_Window243 • last post Feb 6th
I'm lucky to have 2 agents that want to sign me. For background, I'm a black female developmental actress in LA that would be going out mainly for co-stars. Both agents work for similar sized companies. One is a new agent that seems hungry and willing to work hard for me, but has little experience (and probably few contacts). The other is a very experienced agent (probably with tons of contacts) but doesn't seem as hungry. Looking on IMDB, the new agent has half the clients and those clients are higher ranked and seem to be working more. The experienced agent has double the clients but are lower ranked. Which should I choose?
thoughts on the acting in this film? there were two first time actors: the main child actor and the dog. by andifeelliketakinoff • last post Feb 6th
Online Agent Showcases - does anyone get an agent from these? by KitchenResearcher213 • last post Feb 6th
These online agent showcases usually have a fee of $60-$100 per monthly submission. I get emails for these all the time & wonder, does anyone ever get an agent from these or are they scams? Do they ever sign child actors? Actors in the 40-60 age range? I usually see photos advertised of “signed” actors that all look in the 18-35 age range.
What classes do you need? by cal4short • last post Feb 6th
Hi there! I'm getting more into acting having taken some classes already but my imposter syndrome is showing and I keep comparing myself to people with BFA/MFA experience and not knowing what they have that I lack. What classes do you think are useful to have to be able to consider yourself an actual actor? What techniques are good to learn?
Requesting another actor to remove footage from social/ reel? by wasatchmoose • last post Feb 6th
Okay, I'm going to explain this best I can, and would love to hear if anyone else has had a similar experience, and how they handled it. Me and this other actor filmed a scene together for our reels at my house end of 2021. They insisted on editing it themselves (even though I offered to help because I used to make TV packages). Since then, I have not been provided with any finished material, and the parts I have seen, I'm blurry AF (while this person is not). The last time I saw this person and asked about the footage was in June and they were like, "oh, I've been super busy". They have completely ghosted me since then. I chalked it up to a wash and figured they was never going to finish the scene or use it. Recently, I saw that they are using that footage for their own reel and my "blurry" acting is out there in the world and on social media (like Pinterest!!?). The clip is a small section of the entire thing we filmed, but I'm feeling a bit pissed off about it and a little violated that this person didn't really ask me if it was okay to use it (since you know, my face is there). It's a weird feeling to have because I know it was filmed for our reels. I feel like I'm trying to rationalize why I feel upset by it. Has anyone else had similar experiences with this? Is there anything that can be done? Honestly, I would really like to let this go and forget about it because this person is clearly an a-hole and literally used me, but seeing it online really made my skin crawl. Ideally, I want it taken down and removed. Thanks.
[DEADLINE EXTENSION: NOW FEB 13, 11:59:00 EST] Looking for Chinese dub for independent NYC-based live action short film by bigchikorita_ • last post Feb 6th
As it says in the title, this is a bump for a casting call that got the deadline extended. Happy Valentines/Single's day! **Desc:** It's a multilingual action-fantasy film about an all-Asian, ragtag crew fighting for their community. For more info on the project: Link to the teaser: [https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/](https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr9OawjNwe/) Link to the project IG: [https://www.instagram.com/dont\_film/](https://www.instagram.com/dont_film/) Character is a **Police officer,** **male, middle-aged, stern and corrupt.** * $50 flat rate. * Fluent **Mandarin Chinese** or **Cantonese Chinese** speaker for appx. 10 required lines with room for improv. * **\[DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED\] to audition Feb. 13 11:59:00 EST. For instructions on auditioning** [go to this Google form.](https://forms.gle/CbeqwbhaqMQUpE3u5) * If you're in NYC, we can arrange a place for you to record with the director, otherwise the expectation is recording on your own with professional quality audio. * possible round(s) of feedback on submitted lines (depending on the needs of the actor - likely a minimum of 1 round of feedback). * Expecting a directed session during recording with the director (remote or in-person, based on your location) around end of Feb. * Feel free to dm if you have any questions! ​ [Actor: Akiko Fujiwara, Photo by: Cindy Trinh](https://preview.redd.it/lzjncl2ggpga1.png?width=733&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=bb61ef52b1d478e03b3fea3eb429e8e6e50eff75)
How have virtual chemistry tests functioned in your experience? by Medical-Idea-4448 • last post Feb 5th
This is my first time conducting auditions and the next round will be a chemistry test. There are two lead roles and 8 supporting. I have three candidates left for each of the leads and then two for each of the supporting roles and I'm not really sure the best way of going about this. 1 For starters I'm going to ask them their availability on various different dates over the next two weeks. I want to at least see all of the different combinations of leads together and then with one of the supporting roles in particular. Is it standard practice to do this? Like have one actor read two different scenes with five different actors? 2 Would it be abnormal to have the same actor meet at two different times as well? Like let's say half of their potential matches can only meet at 5 and half at 9, would it be abnormal to ask them to meet on zoom at both 5 and 9? 3 Lastly, how does it work with the other actors who are doing the chemistry tests but aren't acting at the moment? Would I just ask them to mute and turn off cameras, or would I just say something like I'll send you a message to join the call when it's time to? Thanks so much in advance from a first timer
Question about having Agents in Multiple Markets ?? by penguin_reddit • last post Feb 5th
Let's say an actor has different agents in NYC, LA, and Atlanta. I'm aware, each agent claims exclusivity by the state they work in. HOWEVER; What about for projects that shoot outside of those 3 Markets? Say, for example a project shoots in Ohio. Can any of those 3 agents submit the actor for that project in Ohio? And whoever gets you the audition first, is the one you eventually pay commission to should you book it?
AI by rainbow-leprechaun • last post Feb 5th
Okay so AI is starting to develop even more and there are already some ways to make actors speak all languages with AI, and I was wondering how you guys feel about that because I think most of us want to become actors but what if we won’t have a job because of AI making it possible to do our job in a faster and more efficient way? Personally I’m kinda worried about that tbh
Is it possible to start auditioning right away ? I live in Atlanta and want to book both Spanish and English television work by Proof-Pollution454 • last post Feb 5th
Hello everyone. I’m actor who lives in Atlanta and recently signed with a talent agent who is sag aftra franchised and also has had talent book tv work. I have my self tape set up ready to go and also have been getting a handful of auditions. I wanted to ask for television roles , is it possible to start auditioning for them right away ? Thanks
I’m a new actor and I’ve been in a few plays but they’ve all been comedic roles by Helloimafanoffiction • last post Feb 5th
I feel like I have what it takes to do more dramatic stuff but the director I’ve been working with always gives me comedic stuff
Tiger Mesa...has anyone worked with this talent agency? by doomsgiving • last post Feb 5th
Hi all! I was wandering through Twitter the other day looking for auditions and came across a posting for Tiger Mesa Talent Agency -- [https://www.tigermesa.com/](https://www.tigermesa.com/). They had posted some info looking for some new VA talent to add to their roster and I just wondered if anyone has experience with them. I'm just starting out in my journey and beginning to seriously audition, but I know there are tons of scams out there. At the least, the misspelling (link for voice actor audio "smaple") and their Twitter link in the bottom right of the webpage taking you to SQUARESPACE's twitter...well, it gives off the air of impatience and laziness when accompanied with what is a pretty barebones website. Am I right to be concerned? I have a half a feeling that I'll be contacted quickly once I submit an audition, with them looking to get money or more personal info. ​ Thanks for your input!
Is it worth subscribing to actor's access as someone who doesn't have anything to their acting resume? by sahand_1 • last post Feb 5th
i'm a newbie to acting but i've had a couple auditions. i live in nyc and i'm interested in getting more opportunities. thing is, i don't even have headshots yet just selfies lol. would it be worth it to subscribe anyways?
Do you need a British accent to be a successful actor in London, UK? by throwawayarooski123 • last post Feb 5th
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