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20 SIDE HUSTLES / JOBS FOR ACTORS, SINGERS & PERFORMERS by TheActorsChannel • last post Jan 16th
At what point do I add a skill on a resume? by ohnose34 • last post Jan 16th
I’ve been training in jiu-jitsu for 4/5 months. Although I’m not like the best out there, I know what to do, what it should look like. I’m confident, but obviously not the best. Is it something I can add? I also have started lifting weights at around that same time. I saw on actors access that it’s an option to add. Lol can I pad that on my resume too?
Emotional Person But Emotionally Blocked Actor by Sillybillybunnyboi11 • last post Jan 16th
Hi friends, Long, meandering post incoming. I'm not sure if something like this has been posted before (sorry if that's the case!), but I wanted to know if anyone else has ever had this problem and can offer some advice, because I'm fed up and don't know what else to do or who to ask for help. I'm an extremely emotional person. I always have been (I'm a water sign after all!) I cry at least once a day: from feeling my feelings too hard, daydreaming about putting myself in other's shoes, or even just listening to music and singing. Case in point, crying is not something I'm uncomfortable doing. But as an actor, it's a totally different story: I get emotionally blocked, and then I struggle to cry. I'll do all of my packing/character work, and feel an emotional connection while doing it, but once I get in front of the camera or get onstage, there's nothing. So I continue to just connect with my scene partner/play my actions, but even then the emotion's not there. The most I can get is misty eyed, which then makes me try to push for more emotion, which just isn't good for anyone. I struggled with this all throughout my time in drama school, and it was frustrating watching my classmates be able to get there emotionally, when I could barely get my eyes wet. It always made me self conscious: especially as a female, where being able to cry always seemed to be the most valuable skill you could have as an actor, and everyone seemed to have it except me. I've finally started to audition for film/tv, and it's even worse. It's frustrating not being able to show that emotion when the script requires it, and it makes me feel like a terrible actor. I've developed so much anxiety about it, every time a script mentions having to cry all I can think about is how I won't be able to get there. And of course all the roles I seem to be getting auditions for require crying and tears, and I feel like if I can't get there during the self tape, how would I ever be able to get there while on set? I know that crying isn't necessarily required when a script says it, and that it's about coming from a place or truth, but I hate that I can't get there at all. I guess it's the perfectionist in me... So my question is, how can I learn to unblock myself and get to an emotional place when acting?I just feel really stuck, and even though my current teachers are great, they haven't really been able to help me. Does any one have any experience with this, or any tips on how I can get unstuck (besides learning to cry on cue, which hasn't been going well for me either.) Thanks!!
People who have worked as actors at Disney, is it worth it? by Junior_Wave6378 • last post Jan 16th
I’m a high school student and am starting to consider jobs I might find enjoyable to do when I’m older and in need of my own source of revenue, and I quite enjoy acting so the thought of working as an actor at Disney has always appealed to me. I do have a few doubts though. Is the pay tolerable on average, do they overwork the actors, is it even enjoyable past a certain point? If anyone reading has worked at or knows somebody who’s worked at Disney, tell me what it’s like and if it’s worthwhile
Voice Actor Identification by SaulidSnake • last post Jan 16th
Hello, not sure if this is the right subreddit, but this is the best I could find. ​ I keep hearing an ad for Drizly on a podcast I'm binging and I love/hate the voice of the voice actor who says "Ding-dong, it's Drizly", does anyone know who this is and if she does other work?
Just asking by love_acting99 • last post Jan 16th
Yesterday my friends and I filmed a little short film. I loved the acting part it felt so nice when I was just naturally acting. I also enjoy the writing part I like creating the stories. I also love acting different for each shot depending on if it's the master shot vs medium vs close up. The only thing is I didn't enjoy with dealing with all the angles. It felt overwhelming having to decide what angles to do next. Basically the behind the camera directing part was the part I didn't really like. But dk I need to like that to become an actor, or is my love for acting and dislike for deciding on angles two different things? I'm also super passionate about TV shows and want to act on major ones and write major ones and I even want to make one. But basically on this no budget short film I just felt overwhelmed because I was in charge of too many things and I only genuinely enjoyed the writing and acting parts of filming.
This is starting to stress me out by Saaaintniiiick • last post Jan 16th
I’m getting busy in terms of my acting career, which I really love. I have a solid resume going and I’m constantly auditioning. But I just have knots in my stomach lately. Im involved in two short films right now and they are taking place in a city I don’t live in (my parents do so I can stay with them). I have a table read this week so I am getting up at 5:30am to get a shuttle bus for 4 hours. Then this weekend I have the first short film, and then next weekend the next film. And I have callbacks that I think might clash with shooting so idk what to do. And I’m submitting to agents this week. I’m just so overwhelmed, and it scares me that I’m actually getting somewhere with this. Like I’m scared of success. I’m a full time student and starting to become a fullish time actor it seems. Plus most of my classes require attendance so I have to say I’m sick or something. It’s just all weighing on me. Does anyone have advice on how to deal with this all? I can’t help but just feel anxious and I want to get excited again. I feel like I need a therapist specializing in artists
How Can I Start In The Voice Acting Industry by DragonMan11 • last post Jan 16th
Hello I am an aspiring voice actor looking to break into the industry any idea on how to get started?
Will college help me?? by yah_boy_ali • last post Jan 16th
I’m about to graduate from high school this year and I am planning on going to college for acting and I’m wondering if it’ll help me become an actor on film? Such as getting roles.
UK based actors: How far would you realistically travel for a non-paid role? by Timeclones • last post Jan 16th
Hey r/acting - I'm a newbie to this industry. I did a lot of stage training in my youth and I've decided this year to finally delve into screen acting. The area that I live doesn't have much of a film/TV industry as it's somewhat rural without a major city - but there are cities such as Bristol, Reading, and London within a two hour drive. These are all within perfectly acceptable commuting distance, imo. Now, I understand I have to 'pay my dues' and such, and take on small (largely unpaid) roles within student and independent productions to build up a CV. I'm more than happy to do this to get my feet off the ground. However, I'm struggling to decide what my personal 'limit' should be on my ability to travel. ***So my question is - How far are you willing to travel without being paid?*** I'm really looking for a discussion here, because I feel like everyone will have their own answers depending on their lifestyle, work patterns, etc. So I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Looking for VA to play a 12 y/o shy boy for animated pilot by The_Nyanimators • last post Jan 15th
We are looking for a VA to play a shy 12 year old boy. The project is an independent animated pilot episode. Position is paid $3 per line but terms are open to negotiation. ​ Character sheet: [https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee](https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee) ​ Voice References below: (This matches the voice and personality best) [https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1\_k](https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1_k) (This is a good base, but not personality) [https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI](https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI) (Also a good base, but not for personality) [https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg](https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg)\\ ​ edit: We are a small indie team, we are still figuring out things this being our first project, we didn't expect it would be taken negatively that no lines were provided while we came up with a script. we wanted to have a better feel of the character and test the possible candidates based on the range and believability of their acting across multiple roles. Regardless we came up with a couple lines that can work as demonstration, even then we still would like to hear other work from the actors. \*Jamie is walking in the hallway and while distracted, runs into a larger kid\* Jamie: "Oh! Oh my gosh! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I wasn't looking! Did I hurt you? I didn't mean to, I'm sorry just.. please dont be angry!" ​ \*Jamie is talking to his older sister\* Jamie: "I don't know.. I don't think I really have any friends. Everyone at school hates me. Everyone.. I just want someone to like me.. ​ \*Jamie is giving a prize to another student\* Jamie: "Um, so I won the prize for the competition thingy and, well, I know how much you wanted to win. So, uh, I don't really want it anyways so, like, you can have it if you want.
Is it really slow out there or is that just...an excuse? by correctstatement2022 • last post Jan 15th
Happy New Year y'all! So, it's been 4 months since I've gotten a film or TV audition, and as a MENASA girl in her 20s based in Los Angeles, it doesn't add up. Summer I was getting a solid 1-2 per month for mainly TV shows, but after September it's been crickets. My materials are solid, credits strong, tapes killer. I reached out to my manager (I'm with one of the top management companies) and he says it's slow, and that hopefully things should pick back up soon. I don't want to blame him, because I'm sure he's working for me, but it's veering on an inexplicably long time without an audition. If you're in a similar market I'd love to hear how things are going for you, if you're feeling the same thing, or not at all. Thanks in advance for your answers - a lot of my actor friends gatekeep this information, but I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and information. In this crazy business, we're stronger and better together, not divided :) good vibes fam \~
FOR NEW ACTORS by nicenicevanana • last post Jan 15th
I was in a workshop with a talent manager and she gave some suuuper useful stuff to how start as an actor [the right way] ! I wanted to put the images here but it does not let me put all three, they are notes of gold mines of information! Mostly it’s for brand new actors but if someone wants them pm me!!
I have a probably stupid question, what happens when an actor (not a famous one) gets a role but they have a job even if it’s a part time job? by _savannah_jenkins_ • last post Jan 15th
What if they have a role and have to go get filmed but also have a job? Do they just take the time off to get filmed? Do they have their jobs shift at a certain time in the day so it won’t get in the way of their acting?
Mental health issues for actors (*trigger warning*) by DevilCat96 • last post Jan 15th
I wanted to know if anyone else experiences this. When you have arguments in your head as a result of remuneration, the arguments get really heated and intense, you lose a sense of your surrounding, you get angry, depressed, hopeless, numb, because you are literally living the situation in a movie-like scenario fashion and the arguments tend to be philosophical in nature. It has been an addictive loop that I got myself in for the past 3 years and almost all of it concerns the same topics and situations. I tried everything from therapy to meditation to writing things down to dance meditation to literally everything. It prevents you from enjoying anything including acting because you are never in the moment. The reason I ask this question in the acting subreddit is because I literally get in character when having these moments. I start doing the exact facial movements and expressions of the other person. And I start to feel the emotions of these intense situations and they go really fast and quick like a couple of movie scenes all tied together I wonder if this kind of anxiety is common.
Theatre Generals vs. Surgery by clawhammer-cat • last post Jan 15th
Hey folks. I'm a freelance stage actor and generals for a bunch of companies that I'd like to work for are usually posted in early summer. I will be having a major surgery and I'll be unable to project or walk throughout the entire submission period. I'm trying to figure out what to do. Most of these companies are very reasonable and community-level. Usually the callbacks for their shows will be farther out from summertime generals. I would like to put myself out there to them at least to let them know I'm around, since I'll be well enough to work by the time rehearsals begin. My idea for smaller theaters is to send my resume, a statement explaining the sitch, and record while I'm still mobile the previous year's material and/or some material from the upcoming season if known and available. As for bigger, union houses (*there are a couple that offer little guys like me the chance)... I dunno if they'd even give me the time of day if I didn't have the specific material available. I don't have a showreel because I'm stage only and don't have any recordings of the very few ever taken of me, but I am active in my local scene and know folks who can vouch for me. Ideas? Thoughts? Is this just a bye year for generals for me?
New website to find / download PDF audition material and monologues from Film/TV/Plays. Contribute a scene/monologue and get free access. by SamuelAnonymous • last post Jan 15th
I created this website [www.auditionscenes.com](https://www.auditionscenes.com) for actors to be able to find and download audition material. The goal is to create the most complete database of audition material on the web. I'm just one guy, however, and I can only upload and categorize so many scenes per day. For that treason, I'm inviting users to join for FREE, so long as they contribute a scene or monologue. It has been a very time consuming and expensive project, but I hope it will offer something to the community. To join for free, simply register, then go to your profile and select UPLOAD SCRIPT. You'll be asked to enter relevant tags and a synopsis. I will then manually approve and upload the material to the database. **Uploaded work must fall under the category of 'fair use' whereby it is an excerpt from a larger published piece that is provided for educational purposes.** Registered users will be able to find material from both produced and established writers, as well as independent contributors. **All files are categorized and searchable. You can search via the search box alone, or get specific thanks to filters via the Advanced Search function, including Scene type, Format, Genre, Date/Era, Gender, age range etc. You can also browse the entire archive by clicking the BROWSE ALL button on the home page.**
[Question] Self tapes on actor’s access by Wyjen • last post Jan 15th
I’m currently on actor’s access. Southeast based actor. I’m taking advantage of the two pictures you can upload for free. I have two professional shots and no other media. I’m fairly new to the professional world. Is it appropriate to upload self taped monologues in lieu of a demo reel to showcase ability? Eventually, I plan to put together a reel but I’ve yet to be cast in order to get a copy footage.
Advice on how to stop wanting to rush my career and be patient? by mgimp723 • last post Jan 15th
All my life I’ve wanted to be a famous actor and just recently I’ve started my career. But my problem is that I wanna rush it and just become successful and live my dream. But I know that it all takes a lot of time and it’ll come when the moment is right. Is anyone else in the same boat?
What are the best on-camera classes / teachers besides Bob Krakower? by astronaut4235 • last post Jan 14th
preferably in-person in NYC, but I'll do a zoom class from a different market if the teacher is really fantastic. I need to be in a class with advanced students so I can watch their acting and learn from them, otherwise there's no point. every class I find is mediocre and has beginner actors, watching them perform does not help me get better and is a waste of money. thanks for your help!