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Should I put non reputable acting classes on my Resume? by HelpOk8315  •  last post Jan 26th

Long story short Johncasa Blancas got me. A bit embarrassing but whatever I already payed for the classes in full so I was like fuck it let me finish the classes since I already paid it all. I finally finished it took quite a while but would putting them on my resume hurt my resume or does it not matter. I might be over thinking it but I’m afraid that since they have a bad reputation it’ll effect me getting jobs. I am now going to a way more reputable acting school like they have a great reputation and people trust their actors should I wait till I finish my classes with them to put training on my resume?

how to ask a fellow actor for a referral? by saturnineskix  •  last post Jan 26th

We have been studying in the same drama school for a few months and I really like his agency - has great actors, but he's also told me before how they work and I really like that. However, we get along well but we are not friends-friends. How could I ask for a referral? Should I ask him if I can just include in the email that he recommended it to me? I've heard the ideal case would be to put him in CC and for him to also write something recommending me, right? But I feel like that's too much to ask, I don't want to come off as a freeloader

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator  •  last post Jan 26th

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.

Pursuing acting to clear off a goal? by BoomShakalaka2004  •  last post Jan 26th

Hey! I am \[18 M\], currently in my first year of BTech in Mechanical Engineering. Out of the blue I have just kind of made up a goal, completely different from academics to like give acting a go as a hobby of course. I won't be making acting as a mainstream career for myself, Engineering is something that I like well enough. But doing the same thing again and again for a long time just makes it boring for me. Thought of why not go for acting? It'll help with my shy/awkward behavior and would probably help my social skills as well (yeah, my social skills are quite poor). **I haven't tried acting yet.** But I surely will in my second year of my college to get a feel of what it is actually like, maybe give myself a year or so to this thing and see patiently if I genuinely like this from my heart or not. Though I must say, it does look quite fun to me. So, yeah it may seem stupid about making up goals without even giving a small start to something, but I just, couldn't help my "wishful thinking". Well, the goal was to basically just reach the point where I can audition for Co-Stars or Guest Stars in TV Shows, maybe films as well, but just good enough so that I can work on set alongside some good actors, hopefully my own idols. So, with that mindset, is it good to pursue acting as a hobby? Secondly, will I reach my goal in like, around my 30s if I give it a proper start at 22 when my I would have acquired my degree?

Recommended forums for where I should post acting jobs? by Soft-Ear-6905  •  last post Jan 26th

Hey, I'm looking for actors/actresses who can film TikTok style commercials from their phones. This would be 15-25 second short form videos that will be used for TikTok/Instagram ads. Any tips on where I should look? I haven't really done any hiring of actors before, so I'm not familiar with what marketplaces/websites I should be checking? Any other sites other than backstage? Thanks! (of course, if anyone here is interested in the work, then a DM would be much appreciated)

At what point should you conclude that it's just not in the cards for you to be a working actor? by astronaut4235  •  last post Jan 26th

this journey has been utterly miserable for me. the only people I see succeed have a connection to money, which allows them to go to a BFA / MFA, and even that is not enough for all of them, but that gives them the best shot. I've been struggling for so many years I can't even think straight anymore. I've done everything I possibly thought to do, and I still can't book a professional role to save my life. I'm tired of taking acting classes, i don't even enjoy them. they are overpriced and you barely get to work. it's all "woo woo" and teachers name dropping to stroke their own ego, and no practical application what so ever, not nearly enough personal attention to actually get better, its a all a fucking joke. auditioning is also completely different than actually filming, and why we have to be put through auditioning when it's not even the same thing as shooting on set, never made any sense to me. they are two completely different skill sets, and why one has to be "good" at one to be considered for the other makes 0 sense to me. i've been stuck with low level shit representation for years and years, all they do is waste my time, and they can't get tapes bigger than bullshit co-stars, which is demoralizing and a joke. these people shoudn't even be allowed to operate agencies, all they do is waste your time and gaslight you. if you aren't auditioning EVERY SINGLE DAY it's pretty much impossible to book anything or create antyhing even remotely close to a "career". nobody wants to talk about this or even acknolwedge this. auditiong a few times a month isn't going to EVER build you a career. its all a joke and a waste of time. despite having TONS of repeats from 17+ casting directors, I still dont have consistent auditions, in fact, my numbers went backwards the last few months, for no reason at all, becuase i have absolutely no control over antyhing no matter what i do. just more money on headshots over and over and over and over again from photographers that overcharge and don't give a fuck about making you look your best because they just care about money like every other selfish asshole on this planet. i have no idea how to find work on my own outside of student fimls that pay NOTHING and are a logistical nightmare trying to call out of work, to go make $100........ like how the fuck does any sane adult do this without being a rich person? it literally doesn't even make sense. don't even get me started with theatre, which is even a bigger logistical nightmare to try and do. all of this is a joke. this professional is a joke, this pursuit is a joke, and it's only for rich people. plain and simple. i'm tired of being depressed about this. all pursuing acting has done is make my life a living nightmare, and prevent me from doing plenty of other careers where I would have actually had a living wage by now. I couldn't be MORE miserable than I am after having dedicated years of my life to something i thought i loved, and only got spit in my face by it. I'm starting to realize most people don't "give up", they just never even get a real chance to get started, becuae this industry is so absotuely impossible to break into, so absolutley unfriendly to people who don't have connections, so uninviting to people who dont already have professional credits or who weren't lucky enough to be able to attend a professional quality school. i wish i could have my life back. i wish any young person reading this would realize how utterly imposisble this is, and if you are not born into money / connections, your life will be utterly miserable trying to pursue this.

ChatGPT answering the question that is most often posted in this sub... by macaeryk  •  last post Jan 26th

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Who are rising actors that live in New York City? by SwimGood22  •  last post Jan 26th

Curious - so many actors seem to live in LA. But who are rising actors (like Timothee Chalamet, Lucas Hesges) that live in Brooklyn or Manhattan? What are the advantages of living there versus Los Angeles?

How to respond to an actress asking why she wasn't called back for one role (but was for the other)? by CrazyVegetable3187  •  last post Jan 26th

I made my round of callbacks, and someone applied for two roles. I really loved her in one of the roles and she's definitely the front runner at the moment for it. I really just couldn't see her in the other role and I don't think it's necessarily anything she did wrong, but moreso I didn't see her anywhere near what I had in my mind. Everyone else watching agreed not to move forward with her in the role, but to move forward with her in the other role. She's so talented but again, I don't think there's any directing tips I could give that could all of a sudden make her fit in the role. She emailed and asked just out of curiosity why she wasn't called back for the other role and what notes I could give. Would it be weird to say something along the lines of "the role was very competitive, you didn't do anything wrong, I just see you as a better fit for the role of Samantha"?

Random agency question by EnvironmentalLion192  •  last post Jan 26th

If you had the choice to sign with WME or CAA which agency would you choose and why? I ask this because I'm on imdbpro and I'm looking through the filmography of both agencies and their actors typically do the same projects with other actors of that agency. Also if you have inside scoop on what its like at a top agency lol thanks!

How do I get started? by CohArts  •  last post Jan 26th

Hi guys. I'm a total noob here and just wanted to take a stab in the dark and ask you guys a question. I have been told I have a nice voice a for a few years many times ( I don't think so but if I can sell it its a win win) and was wondering where do you start as a voice actor? What sites do you guys get work on and what hardware would you advise to start out on? If I haven't asked the right question and need o know something starting out feel free to enlighten me and I will bestow upon you a happy weekend if you believe in that stuff. Thanks, Cathal, the lad with the voice of an angel.

I'm a professional NYC actor. AMA by AngeloActs  •  last post Jan 26th

I've worked in theatre, film, and am repped for VO. I went to a great NYC 2 year conservatory and learned a lot. What do you want to know?

An Actor Prepares: For the DC Non-Equity Auditions by dtwild  •  last post Jan 25th

best acting classes in LA (or online classes based anywhere) by tmoneyswaggg  •  last post Jan 25th

Ive been doing some research and the best ones Ive found are: * Ruskin school of acting * Cynthia Bain young actors studio * Warner Laughlin studios * Gloria Garayua * Sam Stiglitz * Baron Brown * Playhouse west la * BGB acting studio If you have any information on any of these or other recommendations Id be happy to hear.

View for View by Norma Jean  •  last post Jan 24th

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Is acting something I should pursue? by ComfyLiz  •  last post Jan 24th

Hi there! I’m a 21 year old transgender woman from the Vancouver area. I used to do theatre in high school, being cast as a lead several times. I have no idea what I want to do with my life and no potential career options have given me the same joy as when I was acting. Even though I suffer from severe social anxiety, it all seems to melt away when I can play a character on stage. I’ve fallen into a deep depression and have retreated into myself. I’m feeling quite lost in life. I just don’t think I have “it”. I’m not very attractive (at all, really) and being trans severely limits the roles that are even eligible for me. I do think I could be a somewhat decent actor, but nothing standout. But at the same time, no other career option seems to be for me, everything else just makes me more depressed.

Can I cast a SAG actor for a personal project of mine by PositivelyAwesome19  •  last post Jan 24th

I’m wanting to film a scene from a pilot I wrote. Would just barely be under 13 minutes. Not sending it to any festivals. Just something to post online. A few of the actors who are friends of mine, are SAG. I am not. Would I be able to use them in this simple project? One that I just plan on posting on social media. Or would I have to go through the sag signatory thing? It’s paid as well. Extremely low low budget, but it is paid

Bad productions by ActivelyLostInTarget  •  last post Jan 24th

So I have agency representation, but still get bookings through backstage and the like. I just turned down a shoot and feel so disappointed. It met my day rate, but did not cover parking in a major metro area, was not providing lunch and despite an 8hr shoot, had no hair, makeup or wardrobe. I can manage all these things, but no way am I going to look as polished in the afternoon and I feel like those are red flags. I just saw the final product of a similar shoot I hesitantly accepted, and it was a mess. They had us walk 7 miles in said metro space and tried to get us McDonald's after hour 6 of shooting. They forgot to tell me to bring athletic wear, so I look wildly out of place in a beach scene and my hair completely fell. We had to change in a parking garage. I'm only in my third year of acting, and am getting bettwr at setting professional boundaries, but I am still really sad to say no to another line on my resume. I mean, I get that a bad final product doesn't cancel my paycheck, but I don't like being in the hands of people who aren't taking care of their actors. And yet I still feel about about passing. How do you all manage these situations?

[Networking] Any actors in Staten Island? by chaot7  •  last post Jan 24th

I make zero budget film and occasionally act. I used to work in post production. I fell out of it and am now falling back into filmmaking. I'm focusing on short film and I've done a 20 minute superhero piece, a 5 minute zombie piece and am about to shoot a little time travel piece. You can see some stills and behind the scenes of my work on my instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/shearyanfilm/](https://www.instagram.com/shearyanfilm/) I am always looking for collaborators. If this seems like it might be your thing and you're in Staten Island or the surrounding boroughs/Jersey and don't mind traveling, let me know and we'll talk!