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Is trying to learn techniques on your own effective? by Movie-Connoisseur • last post Feb 1st
I’m a meisner actor and have trained in it for over a year. I’m at the point where I feel like a confident actor and I’m looking to add more tools to my belt so ive been seeking other methods and techniques to see if they help in any way. I love meisner but I do have some struggles with “big” emotions so I’m looking into adler, strasberg, hagen, chekhov, etc. I was just wondering if learning them via reading books, watching videos, etc was effective or not. Or would I need to take a technique class to really “get it”. I feel that I wouldn’t have learned meisner if I didn’t invest myself in classes but with the nature of the technique I would understand if it was exclusive to meisner. Currently I take on-camera classes every week and would apply what I teach myself throughout the week. I recently started working with substitutions and transferences and they feel effective but I’m strictly teaching myself and not necessarily getting guidance, however, my teacher has worked with some of the techniques I mentioned but not all so they help when they can. But for the most part, I kinda just experiment. Just any suggestions or advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
15 Favorite Actors by Helloimafanoffiction • last post Feb 1st
Note this is just my opinion .Willem Defoe .Bill Bixby .Peter Cushing .Peter Capaldi .Matt Smith .Michael Caine .Robert De Niro .Christopher Eccleston .Christopher Lee .John Hurt .Robin Williams .Morgan Freeman .Frank Welker .Mark Hamill .James Earl Jones
Acting work vs Acting training: what should I do? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Feb 1st
Hey everyone. I'm having a bit of trouble deciding really what would be best for me to do next. I just got done with KCACTF and URTA auditions all in the same week. I've gotten a lot of offers for good opportunities, but the thing is, I'm not sure which opportunity to take. I got a callback with a small theatre company I worked with a couple summers ago, so I'm very familiar with the two people who run it and how things are run there. Plus, I heard that a majority of last year's company are coming back, and it seems like a really great group of company members. But I also got callbacks for the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University; those are the two training opportunities I'm considering the most. I do feel like I need more training so I can develop my craft, toolbox, and technique in a more structured and supervised way under teachers who are there to help. But I also feel like I need some real-world and life experience not just as an actor, but as a human being too. I do feel the need to try to get work instead of jumping into MORE schooling/training. But both the summer theater and acting studio are great opportunities that I know will provide different benefits for me. But I'm not sure which one I should choose. I also have worries / cons for both too, but I might not get into those now. Anybody have advice? Thanks everyone!
Agent/Manager Referral from CD by AromaticTrade7947 • last post Feb 1st
Would it be inappropriate to ask a CD for a referral to an agent or manager after taking class with them? I’m just at a loss for options here, I’m not getting anywhere with cold emails or self-submissions on actors access. I don’t live near any major cities and literally nothing films near me so I can’t even “build up my resume” with shorts and student films. I’ve gotten a lot of great auditions through self-submissions but it just feels like without reps they are going off into the void. Like I keep track of who books the projects I audition for and it’s always repped actors, even if they had little to no experience.
I can’t find a US agent by Emergency_Reactor • last post Feb 1st
I have been busting by butt to be a better performer. I moved to the UK from the US to get a masters in acting, and even secured a UK agent. Recently I won a broadway world award for best performer in a one woman show - I use this to pitch to agencies but they still don’t reply… I’m not sure what to do any more. I also got cast as a lead in a upcoming feature film, starring at Disney actress playing my little sister. This was by lucks chance as the Director came to see my one woman show performance. Does anyone have advice on how to secure an agent? Or maybe a manager would be more beneficial to me and can help me guide my career? I don’t want to give up because I love performing but I just don’t understand with such decent CV why I can’t get someone to represent me in the US. Please any advice would be so appreciated.
Best / Worst Stories as an Actor? by smallcoconut • last post Feb 1st
Hi everyone! I'm actually a writer on this board (former child/teen actor) and I haven't auditioned in yearssss. Looking for some inspo for a book I'm working on where my young adult protagonist has just moved to LA to be an actress. I did this for a couple of years when I was younger so I have some memory of that time, but I'd love to collect stories from other folks as well. Looking for tales of past acting experiences / best auditions / worst auditions / things you didn't know you needed to do, etc!
CALLING ALL ASPIRING VOICE ACTORS!!! by DudeHD301 • last post Feb 1st
I’m new to voice acting and I had the thought that I had no body interested in the same career as I am, and maybe I can possibly find someone to talk to about everything there is voice acting, and maybe make some lifelong friends along the way so I think it would be cool if I made or possibly joined a group chat with other people looking to get into voice acting. So maybe we can make a Discord and get some people together.
How to trust myself by blackpink_fan101 • last post Feb 1st
I've always wanted to be an actress, but I don't think I got serious about making it a career until I turned 13. Now at 16, having done a decent amount of stage acting, lots of acting classes, making short films with my friends (my only screen acting experience so far but I love it) and some festivals and competitions here and there. I enjoy all mediums, but I really love on-camera acting especially and I really want to TV and films, with some theatre here and there. I want to continue theatre but it's not really my main focus. I have a lot I want to achieve that revolve around my passion and I hope I can have a good career with several decades. The only thing is I feel discouraged, but there isn't anything to feel discourage about. I love my craft, I love auditioning, and am patient enough to deal with the reality (I've dealt with rejection enough to develop thick skin; for me the real world rejection is slightly easier than rejection for the school musicals because in auditions, eventually when you get them consistently, it's easy to do them and move on, and there's no "cast list" that's going to be posted where every theatre kid in school knows, in fact you don't know most of the others who auditioned if it's a tape, and there's just more opportunities overall so it's easier to move on) The real I feel discouraged is because my extended family tells me I'm not "old" enough to decide, but to tell you the truth I don't really believe there is a magic age to know your chosen career path. I mean I've heard of lots of current adult actors who got into acting by starting through high school theatre before going professional for decades. I've never been more sure of something in my life. Despite the odds and the hardships, I love acting and this is what I want to spend my entire "work future" doing. Advice on what I should say to those doubters? Thanks everyone!!!!
Diahann Carroll, Best Actress Of The Year for Claudine • 1974 Image Awards by AManAndAMouse • last post Feb 1st
Why am I constantly getting panic attacks and self doubt attacks ? by Proof-Pollution454 • last post Feb 1st
I’ve been planing on moving to Atlanta for my career as actor and I’m flying in the middle of February to update my headshots , create a self tape reel , film my demo reel , and also make a voice over demo reel. A but background of me. I have trained extensively at various acting studios , graduated with a BA in Drama , done several plays , short films , and also done background work. A teacher took class through zoom said I lacked basic tech skills which I do but I want to prove him wrong to improve mysefl no matter what. This past week doubt has consumed me and gotten the best of me that I will fail I’m this industry , that when I get an agent I will let them down despite being on top of my auditions , that I won’t succeed , and etc. I’m trying to improve and do better ? Any tips
Looking for a book about the Stanislavskij method by LJSLarsson • last post Feb 1st
I read a book about the Stanislavskij method in my youth, but can't remember the title and wonder if anyone perhaps know what book I'm thinking about. It's written like a fake diary and is about a couple of actors rehearsing 'Dead souls' by Gogol. Does it ring a bell for anyone?
I’ve just been casted for an advertisement for some branded alcohol, what kind of questions should I be asking if the company that hired me? by oli979797 • last post Feb 1st
I don’t have an agent and am daily inexperienced when it comes to this field (acting for commercials). What kind of things do I need to know going forward, that perhaps an actor would learn over time? Thanks :)
Offering free voiceover and marketing resources in exchange for honest feedback by AliceEverdeenVO • last post Feb 1st
Hey friends! I hope I am allowed to post this, as there is no business affiliation yet, and it's totally free. I'm soon offering a slew of voiceover resources and right now I'm looking to get honest feedback before they go live. As a result, I'm offering the following free voiceover materials in exchange for honest reviews and feedback before they are publicly launched. -plug and play voiceover and entrepreneur-related social media captions (this is a sample of the full document and includes 25 captions) -seo optimization checklist for voice actors -advanced marketing techniques (this is a sample of the full document and includes about 10 ideas) -105 voiceover content ideas to use in your blog or on social media -fillable instagram graphics (this is a sample of the full set and includes 10 designs) -fillable voiceover contract (written by a US-based attorney) -fillable voice acting resume template If you're interested, please either shoot me a message here on Reddit or email me at Alice@AliceEverdeen.com. Email subject: VA Resources. In the body, let me know which items you're interested in. Tanky tanky!
Breaking into Bollywood? by ex_malo_bonum • last post Feb 1st
Does anyone know anything about breaking into Bollywood as a white female actor from the US? I’ve seen white actors in other groups say they’ve had some success in Bollywood and it got me thinking. I’m tired of competing against a billion women that look just like me. I’m sure there’d be far fewer roles for me, but maybe also less competition?
Fear of starting by rainbow-leprechaun • last post Feb 1st
Ever since I was 5 years old I’ve been wanting to be an actress. First theater but then I discovered film and I loved it even more. I live in the Netherlands and I feel like our movie industry is horrible, so I sometimes don't feel like acting in a dutch movie because the movie will be bad anyways. But also i'm holding myself back, everytime I think that I should practice on video I'll find an excuse not to do it, school or work or something else, and I think its because i'm scared that i'm not good enough, and that I will disappoint myself. I know that I need to practice to become a good actor and I am fully confident that ill make it in the industry and that I can follow my dreams, but I was wondering if anybody else has the same and maybe some tips to be more confident about my acting :) I hope everyone has a nice day <3
Trouble deciding on my next career step by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Feb 1st
Hey everyone. I'm having a bit of trouble deciding really what would be best for me to do next. I just got done with KCACTF and URTA auditions all in the same week. I've gotten a lot of offers for good opportunities, but the thing is, I'm not sure which opportunity to take. I got a callback with a small theatre company I worked with a couple summers ago, so I'm very familiar with the two people who run it and how things are run there. Plus, I heard that a majority of last year's company are coming back, and it seems like a really great group of company members. But I also got callbacks for the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University; those are the two training opportunities I'm considering the most. I do feel like I need more training so I can develop my craft, toolbox, and technique in a more structured and supervised way under teachers who are there to help. But I also feel like I need some real-world and life experience not just as an actor, but as a human being too. I do feel the need to try to get work instead of jumping into MORE schooling/training. But both the summer theater and acting studio are great opportunities that I know will provide different benefits for me. But I'm not sure which one I should choose. I also have worries / cons for both too, but I might not get into those now. Anybody have advice? Thanks everyone!
For those in South Florida: Beware of this scam by ariana61104 • last post Feb 1st
Although this may seem like an obvious scam to some, aspiring actors/young actors may not know how to tell yet. They are holding "auditions" in Hollywood, Florida on the 18th of February. Adrian R'Mante (best...and mostly only known for his role as Esteban on Suite Life on Deck \[Disney show from the mid-2000s\]) has like 3 or 4 different companies that all do (or have done) the same thing. You take your kid, they audition, they "make it to the next round", the company asks you for over $1000 PLUS $500 for headshots (that must be taken by their people). They are not a talent group/agency, they are scam artists. Many people on their "testimonials/success" pages did not even work with this company. Many talent agencies on these pages have also said that they are not affiliated with this company. If your kid actually has an interest in acting, dancing, music, etc. Sign them up for lessons OR even go on Youtube and look for stuff on there (lessons can be cost-prohibitive for some). And if you believe your kid really shows potential do some research on an ACTUAL talent agency/talent manager that can actually get your kid working. There are various resources for this. Rule of thumb, if an "agency" or "manager" asks for money UP FRONT, leave. Real agencies and managers won't take a pay cut (usually 15% when non-union) until you book a job. They also won't have an in-house photographer meaning you can get headshots from anyone, not just their people. https://preview.redd.it/vmurp6mk1nfa1.png?width=504&format=png&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=71b6c475ebfbe3da5bfc327792bc056547c0761d
Thoughts on being an American going to study in London only to come back to Cali after drama school? by BrilliantOk437 • last post Feb 1st
Im an American, near LA, who on the chance I get in is considering going to for example LAMDA in London, to then come back and work on film in Los Angles after my studies are over. This is because of the overwelming stats in favor, with the main justification being "brits get better training so they are better actors and thus get more roles". Please let me know any and all opinions you may have on this.
Looking for voice actress! by icekityy • last post Jan 31st
I'm looking for someone who can voice vaggie for my hasbin hotel fandub !! Dm me if interested
Need Female Voice Actor For Comics by GucciferArt • last post Jan 31st
I am a nsfw vore artist HOWEVER I only need voice work for the SFW parts of the comics. So no crazy stuff needed lol I’m especially looking for someone who can pull off a a more mature, womanly voice. But also need an age range of 18-40. I primarily need American accents. I’m paying on a .10 cents a word right now since I am mainly trying to fill character roles. But I will pay more if I need you for longer comics. Feel free to DM me any questions. Thanks!