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Maybe a dumb question about sex scenes in acting by M4cNChees3 • last post Jan 4th
Not sure if right thread, but in movies where there are sex scenes, do the actors and actresses ever perform actual intercourse (just obviously isn't fully shown in the show or movie)? Or are there some policies against that or idk how does all of that work? I can only imagine how awkward that would be with a bunch of people in the background, but I guess no different than porn if it's two consenting adults.
Present for an upcoming actress by bumpysquid23 • last post Jan 4th
Hey everyone! My sister is starting her journey as an actress by getting into drama school, and I would like to support her with some present, buy I don’t know where to start. Are ideas? Maybe a very influential book on the field? Thank youu ✨
What is the benefit of working in a closet by Consistent-Future874 • last post Jan 4th
I hear that a lot of voice actors set up in a walk-in closet and while I do have one it would definitely be a pain to set up in, are the benefits worth it to do or is just working in my room fine or are there any alternatives.
Foreign Taxes: have any American actors here worked overseas on American shows? by CanineAnaconda • last post Jan 4th
Recently I've gotten some American network auditions for shows that shoot overseas. Has anyone done this in the last few years? Asking because a few years back I got slammed with foreign taxes for a role in a commercial that shot in Canada. It was an American spot but run by a Canadian production company. I'm guessing that a network show that shot overseas would still be run and therefore paid by the American production company, but I have in the past had to pay local state income taxes on income I made out of my home state. If I have a tax liability in the host country where the location is, I'd like to be prepared beforehand in case I'm faced with a contract to sign.
AMA Announcement with the lead actors of Solid Rock Trust, Friday 6 @ 1pm pst/4pm est by rooster_86 • last post Jan 4th
Hi r/acting! My name is Rick Ives, I have a 10 year history in post production with Marvel Studios, and am the writer/director of a new indie feature called [Solid Rock Trust.](https://i.imgur.com/653YK0i.jpg) With permission from the mods, we're going to be holding an AMA with the two lead actors of our film so you can ask them all the juicy questions you want about their work as artists in the film industry. If you'd like to see the film ahead of time, it's [free on Tubi](https://tubitv.com/movies/701273/solid-rock-trust) and available to [buy/rent on Amazon.](https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Solid-Rock-Trust/0K72Y2DFL4975L09YXQ8BL5976) The plot revolves around a single location bank heist, where our lead character played by Koko Marshall is pulling the strings of everything happening inside the bank from a remote location. You should really check out her performance, it's a real one-woman show to remember. It's big, it's small, she goes through an entire list of accents, languages, and emotions. I'll have a thread up that morning so you can ask anything you like and the three of us will be on in the afternoon for a few hours to answer as much as we can. [Trailer and more info on the film](https://linktr.ee/flashbulbfilms) [Koko Marshall IMDB.](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3726570/) Koko has starred in a number of indie features including Solid Rock Trust, The One You're With, A Perfect Host, and many more. [Alexander Hearth IMDB.](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6582959/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) Alexander has appeared in a handful of features, shorts, and TV series, and he most recently helped establish an acting school in New York. [Rick Ives IMDB.](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3546744/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) Rick has been working in Post production for over a decade on films such as Avengers Infinity War, Endgame, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, and ongoing work on many Disney+ Marvel Series. Hot Tip: This is not the AMA thread. But you can comment here with "RemindMe! 2 Days" and this post will send you a reminder to check back on this sub so you can ask a question when the thread is live.
Acting? by m3gh3art • last post Jan 4th
Is it possible as an actor to act a real job? That sounds possible to me.
side gig benefits by Several_Pay_7483 • last post Jan 4th
hello, fellow actors! after a few months of unemployment, i was hired for a remote copywriting position at a nonprofit. i really like the gig, and am wondering how viable it is to stay at a steady remote job while in the early stage of my acting career (i'm 23 and have been signed with management for 1 year) i have 4 weeks of PTO. how have others managed to make acting work with regular jobs? i'm tentatively anxious about being without income and benefits should i start booking (lmao) and wondering how others manage that aspect of the business
Lady Macbeth Brainstorm - How to look like a psychopath? by Dehydrated-Duck • last post Jan 4th
Hello Hello! I [17f] will be playing Lady Macbeth at my community theatre. (For the record most of the cast is between 25 and 45 years old, so this isn’t a teen adaptation. Just raw Shakespeare in all his glory) I am playing the Lady from the perspective that she was crazy from the start of the show. Being alone all the time in a cold dark fortress drove her off the deep end and the desperation to be around people motivates her to manipulate macbeth. My director wants to see two sides of crazy. She wants the delusional believes they are right and perfect as well as the psychotic freak out for when she sleepwalks. I was hoping the veteran actors here could give me some tips on behaviors to help bring that intention out. I’ve never played anything but young men before so this is new territory for me. Thanks in advance for your help!
I am a designer in tech. How do I become an actor after I've graduated? by CloseCry6 • last post Jan 4th
Did lots of acting in middle and high school but stopped because of reasons. Now I want to get back into it. Definitely rusty but where would I start? Community college class is an option. like intro to acting. I am looking for more acting in dramatic stuff. Like stuff that makes you cry kinda stuff. Movies or whatever. I'm a tall Asian if that matters and I can sort of sing. ​ Any tips for someone in my situation?
Do actors need to be part of some kind of organisation to go to auditions in the USA? by charlessarrazin • last post Jan 4th
Where I live (Canada), actors need to be part of a union, which is tough to get in, to get access to certain auditions. Is it the case in the States?
What is the real reason why dubs of anime can’t get voice actors like Tom Kenny or Grey Delisle? by sgavary • last post Jan 4th
I don’t watch anime but my friend does, and I notice did research on IMDB that dubs use mostly different actors than western animation and games (Even if they are recorded in LA studios), what is the reason why we don’t see voice actors like Billy West, or Tara Strong doing anime series? Some people say “They’re not interested”, or “Busy”, but I feel like it’s saving face.
How to handle sneaky "age" questions in auditions? by bunnynoira • last post Jan 4th
Hi folks! I've never posted here, but I've had something that's been nagging at me for a few months and I wondered if anyone else has encountered this/has advice! Several months ago, in an audition that was going really well, the CD asked me "How many years have you lived in NY," which I instantly recognized as a sneaky attempt to figure out my age. Though I realized that's what this was, I couldn't think of a good work around on the spot, and answered honestly; at which point the CD's face visibly fell. I spoke with another actor friend who auditioned with this CD years ago, and got the same question, and also wasn't sure how to handle it. It seems like this person knows they can't ask people's ages outright, and so has made this a habit to ask. So: any thoughts? Would you lie or obfuscate? If so, how? Have you experienced this?
"Whys" by love_acting99 • last post Jan 4th
Every actor has their list of whys. Why we pursue this amazing but extremely difficult career. I made a whole list, but I realized I haven't been reading it lately, so I decided to post it both for review and to share my reasons. Feel free to post your whys too! I love hearing other people's motivations. My whys: * I love portraying characters and experiencing different personalities. * I love telling stories and playing pretend * I love getting paid to express myself when anywhere other than a set or a stage I could be stared at and judged. * I love collaborating with other artists, not just actors, but filmmakers as well * I want to be a strong representation for women (especially older women when i get older; as the average lifespan gets longer, there will be more older folks who want to see themselves on screen, and I would love to help contribute to that, especially since the characters for women over 40 nowadays are very complex, and there are more opportunities than ever for women over 40 with each passing year; I'm not close to over 40 years old but this is my dream to contribute to these roles when I reach over 40) * I love getting to live tons of lives that aren't actually mine, and I love to get to experience events that might never happen in real life (sci-fi or fantasy for example) These are honestly just a few main points. If these aren't good reasons to get into acting, then I don't know what is, so I hope I'm doing the right thing. I love acting, despite the rejection, and I feel I couldn't live without it Also I hope this list inspires some of you out there in case any of you are feeling discouraged or haven't booked lately.
As a new theater actor, how can I project? by Viperzz3 • last post Jan 3rd
I have been told to project many times but I don’t know how. I need help before my first performance.
How do you market yourself as your actor brand on social media? by Basic_Cucumber3440 • last post Jan 3rd
I was just wondering how do you all market yourself on your social media platforms?
NYC Actors: Where do you find auditions for off off broadway shows? by UnqualifiedProphet • last post Jan 3rd
Hi everyone and thanks in advance for your input. I'm an actor who is new to NYC (have worked a lot in film & tv in other markets and have done some theatre training in NYC before). How do you go about finding auditions for plays? I'm non-equity at the moment. I'm talking black box, off off broadway, small theatres, etc. Of course I'd audition for bigger theatres/shows too if that is an option for someone in my situation. Just wondering where you find these auditions and if there is a secret underground rabbit hole that I need a password to get in.
Do I have a shot? How can I get there? by MoshiMacaroon • last post Jan 3rd
Hello! My name is Sarah. I am 16 years old. My ultimate dream is to become a voice actress, it's what I truly want to do in the future. I'm in plenty of projects (which I am SO grateful for btw!!), but none of them are professional, most are volunteer. I am ALWAYS trying to improve my work. I really desperately want to do this. I dream all the time about voice acting for cartoons, animes, and video games. Do you guys think I have a shot? How can I improve? How can I get into the professional field?? I also sometimes fear that I am inconsistent with my skill level. Help pls! I'm always worried I won't get there tbh Latest Work: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI\_f5eDBnAI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI_f5eDBnAI) All Work: [https://msha.ke/moshimacaroon/#top-picks-1](https://msha.ke/moshimacaroon/#top-picks-1)
Is TikTok a worthy avenue to gain more popularity the attention of agencies and CD’s? Or is there another way to market yourself and your acting work? by Powerful_Network14 • last post Jan 3rd
I’ve had a lot of my family breathing down my back about starting to do TikTok after seeing some of my friends get like 110K followers doing extremely cringe impressions and mimicries of famous celebrities. The entire app comes across as very vain and annoying to me, but I’ve also only just started drama school after studying something else for 2 years in college, and I’m at the total beginning of my acting journey (trying to gain experience to build a show reel, finding good photographers for headshots, actually trying to learn a proper technique and break all my beginner acting habits, purchasing self tape equipment and apply on backstage and stuff, etc). There’s gotta be another way to market yourself and build credibility in a sea of thousands of actors. All the main stuff I see are create a website and put your acting work and auditions on YouTube, but I have so many friends who rarely get views.
What to do if I don’t have a reel? by Spiritual_bitch5454 • last post Jan 3rd
Hi guys! Last year I took the leap and started taking on camera acting classes, got some nice headshots, and made an actors access. As of now I don’t have a reel, would it be okay to upload self tapes instead onto AA instead? How has this worked out for everyone that started off with this?
Advice for film/casting by Midnightchickover • last post Jan 3rd
I’m currently in pre-production for a low budget film, as director and producer. There’s a small philosophical difference for my film. Comedy. Other producers want to have a two mid-level TV talents (very likely not stars, but familiar to some) to have most or all of the starring roles (4) with fingers crossed. The roles in the budget are well below the typical daily amount for SAG actors for TV/film in fact. It’s not even half this amount. I’m more inclined to use local talent or undiscovered talent in the starring roles, but shoot for a few “as big as we can stars, like a film star/reality TV show/well-known social media influencer” in minor or cameo roles. Was explained that this would be more difficult. Even, I believe it could fetch a better deal with much bigger names, even small roles or mere cameos. I’d feel better with this approach, especially if a star has some interests.