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Theatre Actors Needed for Research Survey! by Patprick • last post Jan 14th
Hello fellow actors. I am currently a theater actor and in AP Research, this is my senior year of high school. My paper is regarding Discrimination in the Theater Industry, and through my literature review, I found a gap regarding the effects it has on mental health. I am conducting a survey to answer that gap. If you guys would like to fill out this 5-minute survey regarding how discrimination in theater has affected your mental health, it would be greatly appreciated! [https://forms.gle/QUtV6MgzhTzBcWiN8](https://forms.gle/QUtV6MgzhTzBcWiN8) Disclaimer: While this data will be anonymous, it will be used in my paper, and your taking the survey gives me your consent to use your data.
How do unknown actors find about big roles? by ash100x • last post Jan 14th
I have a bit of acting experience, but 0 to none in the auditioning process and I want to learn more about it. So my question is, how do people without experience know when casting calls for these big films are available? If you don't have experience, you probably don't have an agent. Also, all the auditions in webs like Backstage seem to not be for big big films. For example, if you see the young cast of Avatar: TWOW, most of them didn't do participate in any project before they were cast (around 2017, I think) but they knew about the casting. I'm just merely curious, not that I want to jump into that without experience myself.
English Speaking Actor Wondering about the acting scene in Spain by justsomerandobih • last post Jan 14th
hiii i’m a 20 year old actor with an italian passport. i currently live in London but i have to leave soon due to me not having a visa. I’ve lived here for 6 months and in that time i booked only one commercial job that i was able to work due to it being filmed abroad. With my visa expiring in March i’m thinking of heading to Spain and trying my luck there. Does anyone know if there are agencies for english speaking actors or if there even is a market for english speaking actors in spain. I do speak italian so i could try the italian market but with me being black i know that in italy it will be much harder. Any suggestions, or advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
How to approach a script in different ways / what to do if you’re one note? by Powerful_Network14 • last post Jan 14th
I’m filming my first ever self tape, and I’m just frustrated after 4 takes of a monologue I’m doing. I feel like my work is so surface level and I’m not connecting with the words at all. I’ve approached scripts like this before (it’s a romantic drama monologue), but I feel like between this and recent projects I’ve done, I’m so one-note and feel like a garbage actor. How does one combat this? I feel like when I get into a particular emotion, my tone always oscillates between the two same voice pitches. I just started acting classes at drama school, and we don’t touch script analysis for another year (so concepts like beats, etc) are foreign to me. And I feel like playing with HOW I’d say the line and what the line emphasizes, isn’t the best way to approach acting. Does anyone have any advice for this? Thank you! Just been feeling very angry at myself despite three months at drama school and want to work to drilling these problems.
Is one look enough for an actor new to auditions? If not, how many do you suggest? (Details Below) by FilmMike98 • last post Jan 14th
I'm new to auditioning. I live in the Hollywood area. I'm still looking for affordable high quality headshot photographers. (Please suggest some good ones if you know of any). The reason I'm asking the question is that I'm trying to save and get something affordable. 1 look is alobviously the most affordable. If you think its not enough, how many looks (and who) do you suggest? Thank you!
Just booked an indie film! But the project seems kinda shady. Should I see what happens? by GeoffreyOliver • last post Jan 14th
So this college student sends me an email out of the blue asking me to audition for his feature film, and ultimately I booked it. I'm not sure how he found me. I don't remember submitting for this project on ActorsAccess or Backstage, but it's possible I did and don't remember since I submit for a few every day. Anyway, he sends me the entire script. It's 150 pages. It has no plot. There's a million characters. Quite a few typos. Half of this script can be cut with no consequence. There's a ton of A-list music that would cost a fortune to license, plus several meaningless scenes set at crowded stadiums that would be difficult to film without thousands of extras. One scene takes place at a real life castle overseas. It seems to be based off this guy's life verbatim. It's a well-meaning script. I'm sure it was very therapeutic for him to write, but I can't see how it possibly got the appropriate funding to be produced. Another red flag: this project is being shot on the other side of the country from me. Naturally I told this guy that I would need full compensation for my travel and lodging, and he agreed to pay it on top of my 3-figure-per-day salary. Both roles I auditioned for only have one scene each (the one I booked is in a somewhat pointless scene). I don't know why anyone would spend the money to fly someone out for these parts instead of just casting them locally. I'm no celebrity that anyone would seek for a cameo. There are a few green flags though. Plenty of actors with legitimate credits are already listed for this project on IMDb and I've connected with a couple of them on social media, so at least I know I'm not alone. Also, this guy was smart enough to draw out a proper contract for me to sign, which I have yet to do so. I'm perfectly fine with working on this guy's film if everything works out (good money is good money, a credit is a credit, and reel material is reel material), but this ain't my first time at the rodeo. I was just burned by a project last year where I did featured background, and had to fight to get the shady producer to pay me, and some cast and crew still have yet to be paid. And that was a very legit project with B-list actors. I also was cast in an indie film the year before that fell apart because the writer/director didn't know what he was doing and got funding through shady means (and his script was absolute trash). So naturally I'm very cautious. I'm not sure I should ask this guy where he got the funding for this project. He's also listed as the producer on IMDb. My theory is that he comes from a moneyed family and he secured $100k or so that way, but I won't know for sure unless I ask him, and I'm not sure if that's appropriate. Anyway, any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Your weekly /r/VoiceActing roundup for the week of January 06 - January 12 by subredditsummarybot • last post Jan 13th
**Friday, January 06 - Thursday, January 12** ###Interesting | score | comments | title & link | |--|--|--| | 193 | [16 comments](/r/VoiceActing/comments/107mwlv/the_voice_behind_pokémons_ash_ketchum_was_only_18/) | `[interesting Link
Casting: one-act in NYC needing British accents by jennyvasan • last post Jan 13th
Hello, I read the rules in the sidebar and hope this is in alignment, mods please delete if not. **NYC CASTING**: We're casting two roles for a 15-minute play at the [Chain Theatre One-Act Festival](https://www.chaintheatre.org/calendar/chain-theatre-winter-one-act-festival-3rd-floor-2cwej)(performances Feb 18, 22, 23, and possibly 25). NON-EQUITY, **small pay ($150).** Roles: Two white or white-passing actors to play a posh, plundering older married couple in 1930s India, who have real or convincing British accents. [The linked photo evokes the miserable vibe we're going for](https://indianexpress.com/article/research/the-british-in-india-david-gilmours-new-book-explores-men-and-women-in-a-strange-land/). We'd prefer 45 and up but will consider 30 and up if you don't look 20. We will likely age you up. Some physical acting/scuffling onstage. We're also seeking actors who love the material. This is a tragic farce about British colonial legacy in India, written and directed by Indian artists. Your characters are baddies, but the play is neither easy nor preachy. Think "Get Out" meets Rudyard Kipling. Please DM for details or pass to anyone you know who might fit! We're trying to cast these final two roles ASAP.
How much does looks impact your acting career? by mynameisslimshady21 • last post Jan 13th
Wondering if looks plays a big part in people becoming successful as an actor or actress
Was this really a good idea ? by bustergaming777 • last post Jan 13th
Just saw on Twitter an actor had posted his headshot and contact information all over London via stickers. Is this a smart idea or will it come to back to bite him on the ass ? He did manage to get representation from it however…
Can I be an actor if I have just one name? by NOTHINGFAILS23 • last post Jan 13th
I’m a singer first and foremost so for me it’s important that I keep the same name for music as I do acting. I don’t have a great full name but a unique first one I do. I hate the idea of a stage name. I do have a couple of credited roles to just the first name but wonder is it possible? Some have said yes and some have said no. These are people in the industry. True they were already famous but I think of Cher and Madonna and Elvis even. There’s people such as al Pacino too. Is it possible?
My old-school, reputable technique teacher basically balked at the idea of On-Camera classes.... what's the deal with this attitude? by astronaut4235 • last post Jan 13th
this person is a highly reputable old-school teacher in NYC that has taught at a lot of different reputable schools. I'm new to studying with them, trying out a new technique, as I'm primarily trained in a different technique. last class I asked them, I said listen i know we don't know each other very well yet and you're not really familiar with my work yet, but I get a lot of co-star auditions and I was just curious if you happen to know any reputable on-camera teachers to recommend, and they basically said "why do you need on camera classes?" and then gave me a couple quick basic pointers and then said "there, I just saved you 1000s of dollars!" then said "who's your favorite film actor?" I said, Daniel Day Lewis. they they said "do you think DDL ever took an on-camera class?".... I said yeah? or probably had a coach or two over the years when on set or post drama school? lol... like, i understand the sentiment... but they cannot possibly be serious with this attitude / perspective? this teacher also made a few other comments during class sort of shitting on tv actors, while also name dropping a couple famous people they've trained / had a relationship with in years past., that are ironically successful film actors. Is it just all ego with these acting teachers? Do theatre people really think they are more talented or dedicated to the craft of acting than film / tv people? I was inspired to acting from watching movies, not watching plays. I love slice of life, that's what i'm attracted to with acting. Realness. Don't get me wrong, I like theatre, but I find most plays and theatre acting to be way over the top and not "real" whatsoever. don't even get me started with theatre monologues.... I don't, however, shit on theatre actors. I've heard similiar tropes from similar old school teachers, but I feel like this resentment sort of stems from their personal lack of success making it in film / tv, and instead making a career out of being an acting teacher! (not that there is anything wrong with that) but come on, it's 2023, if you're auditioning for tv / film, isn't it common knowledge and highly suggested to be training with an on-camera teacher / coach? why would this teacher think it's even helpful to suggest that to me? I just don't get it. You'd think they'd encourage you to also study on-camera if you're auditioning for things that are on-camera! and i'm not going to heed their advice, I think on-camera classes are exactly what I need, more so than learning more technique, to be honest, i'm just trying to keep learning and pushing myself as an actor in all directions. I just thought this line of thought from them was very egotistical and short sighted. I don't know.
What is the best on-camera / audition class you ever took other than Bob Krakower? by astronaut4235 • last post Jan 13th
I'm based in NYC and would prefer in-person, but I'll settle for zoom at this point. I just really need to be in a professional environment with actors that are better than me, further along than me, so I can practice, observe their technique, and learn from them. I cannot take another generic on-camera class where actors are mediocre, it does not help me get better by watching bad acting. What on-camera classes made the biggest difference for you? What teacher was the best on-camera audition technique / script analysis teacher you ever had? Thanks for your help, I don't know why these classes are so hard to find.
Actor on the autistic spectrum from Scotland here by typicalking97 • last post Jan 13th
Does anyone know of any decent agencies in Scotland that could look up for actors with Disabilities? It’s for after I appear in legally blonde the musical
Posting stickers of your headshots everywhere ? by bustergaming777 • last post Jan 13th
Just saw on Twitter an actor had posted his headshot and contact information all over London via stickers. Is this a smart idea or will it come to back to bite him on the ass ? He did manage to get representation from it however…
New Actor by Automatic-Log-2014 • last post Jan 12th
Hey does anybody have any advice or tips for a beginner actor? And also what are some good exercises one can do at home to sharpen their acting skills?
What’s the career ladder supposed to look like in acting? by Powerful_Network14 • last post Jan 12th
Sorry for the rookie question, but I’m wondering what comes after drama school or acting training? It sounds like you get professional headshots, use all your student short films or any Backstage auditions to build a reel, and then move to a major city if you’re not already there and submit to agencies/try getting them at showcases, or just get a manager. What happens after that? I get you keep training for as many years as you want to get better at your craft (script analysis classes, improv, movement, whatever you need) while auditioning for stuff through your agent or representation but then what? There’s about a million jobs on actors access, backstage, etc, while you wait for your “big break,” if ever. How do you know what to audition for or not to, and if you’re toiling in oblivion on projects nobody will ever see? And then, I assume that after a while, you choose when you’d like to be SAGAFTRA and/or an Equity member once you feel ready and gradually move on to bigger agencies and hope you can audition for big networks or production houses? Is pilot season or becoming a series regular a part of that? Thanks so much for the question! Just curious what the actor’s life looks like. And I know the day job or hustle will be a part of it all
Please help! is this a scam? by XXparesseuseXX • last post Jan 12th
Hi everyone! So I applied to a commercial on Mandy Network and got a message there to email the casting director. They asked me if I wanted the gig after re applying and I agreed. This was the email message they sent me next. "Thank you for choosing to work with Anthology Productions. Please find below the necessary details and more information required from you for this shoot. COMPENSATION, BUYOUT FEE & NON-UNION CONTRACT DETAILS : C$850/day and C$4,500 for buyout [Total: C$7,050]. This is expected to be a three-day shoot which involves up to 5-7 hours daily. We can arrange a full 2-day shoot for you in case you have a tight schedule. There will be a contract/agreement upon acceptance." USAGE: TV, Web and social media campaign for 6 months only. A POSSIBLE re-purchase of usage at the end of the 6 months contract and fee can be re-negotiated at the end of the 6 months contract. WARDROBE & MAKE UP : We’ll cover your hair and make up as well as your wardrobe. Your wardrobe consist of high end fashion products (clothes, shoes, custom wears and fashion accessories). A wardrobe allowance will be allocated to you in-line with the company policy and you’ll be instructed on how you will shop for your wardrobe just in time before the shoot. RETAINER & PER-NEGOTIATIONS : An upfront as down payment [C$550 as retainer].Remaining balance [C$6,500] to be paid upon completion of the shoot before you leave the location. EXTRA INFO : You may come to the shoot location with a friend or family if it makes you more comfortable. An actor/model coach will also be on set to offer you a profound change of mentality, guideline & confidence. Don’t get me wrong. It’s rewarding and a privilege to be part of this industry but this same line of work can slice your confidence into pieces. Time and time again I’ve heard actors ask painfully vulnerable questions. Am I pretty enough? Am I the right size? Do I have what it takes? I fully understand the importance of having confidence, and if you’re a working actor, you should too. No I I’m not talking about faking confidence or putting on a forced smile in the casting room. I’m talking about really feeling comfortable in your skin and embracing every quirk and trait that defines you. This is where working with a commercial acting coach comes in. COMPANY NOTE: "In addition to representing talent, Anthology Productions also offers training and related development services to models and actors for additional fees depending on experience level and select division(s)." REWARDS: This will be a fun day of shooting as you get to keep all wardrobe. The videos will be posted on TV channels nationwide and various social media platforms with name and link credit. INFORMATION REQUIRED : The below information is required to confirm your registration with Anthology Productions for this project and subsequent projects you will be doing with us in future. LEGAL NAME STAGE NAME (IF ANY) PHYSICAL ADDRESS + APT NO IF ANY(NO P O BOX PLEASE) CONTACT PHONE NO AGE EXPERIENCE (IF ANY;) ANY LINK TO YOUR TALENT PROFILE or TALENT RESUME (IF ANY;) SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM (IF ANY;) PRESENT OCCUPATION PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS: By providing the information requested above, you oblige to the terms stipulated above (usage, remuneration, media gadgets + press kit for the project, make over, logistics & negotiations and rewards). If you do not agree with any part of the policy & terms, or if you have any other dispute or claim with or against us with respect to the terms of use or media services, your sole and exclusive remedy is to notify Anthology Productions. We will not sell, rent or provide your personal information to third parties or unaffiliated Internet Brands. Your personal information is ONLY shared with third parties with your consent, except in circumstances where the law requires it to be shared. CONFIDENTIALITY: Anthology Productions and it's representatives shall keep any information obtained in the course of this commercial services hereunder confidential, including, without limitation, any conversations or communications, actions, business plans and strategies, marketing plans, techniques, technology, trade secrets, personal information, original works of authorship, or otherwise (the “Confidential Information”). Anthology Productions understands that the above list is not exhaustive and that Confidential Information also includes other information that is marked or otherwise identified as confidential or that would otherwise appear to a reasonable person to be confidential or proprietary. Anthology Productions understands that improper use or disclosure of the Confidential Information might cause damages and liability under confidentiality agreements with third parties, civil damages, and criminal penalties. Thank you & Looking forward to hearing from you soon. ------------ Best Regards. Denis Creelman Casting Director / Project Manager Anthology Productions denis.creelman@anthologyproductions.ca http://anthologyproductions.ca" They said they were gonna send me a contract soon. So does this look like a red flag????
How Calgary actor Jenn Stafford landed a role in Avatar: The Way of Water by _SpaceGoats • last post Jan 12th
How to help prepare an actor for an unhinged role? by EmbarrassedYogurt993 • last post Jan 12th
I’m a fairly new director finding my footing in working with actors. If I have script that requires the main character live on the dark side and have a mental illness (similar to No country for old men, The Joker, one flew over the cuckoo nest, or even The Shining) what would be some tips/exercises/practices to give to an actor to help them get into that role. It seems like a lot of actors are comfortable playing roles that aren’t too far from themselves, I want to challenge them to take a step further.