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my scenes are SUPER boring by Tiusday_ • last post Jan 6th
hello! so i am a theatre actor and we have a play in 8 days. my acting partners told me that one scene we have is pretty boring and it's not ready yet. but the reason that it is boring is because of the other actress i am playing with. they are supposed to be playing a very active and funny character but because they have anxiety it's hard for them to get into that character. so my worry is that i play a very bland character that is either sad or angry. they are not enogh to lighten up those scenes in my opinion. and my question is, if they can't get into character when we are in the scene what can i do so viewers don't get bored. i am open for any help and advice. thanks in advance!
Is This Realistic by actress_writer101 • last post Jan 6th
I plan on starting my professional career as an actress and screenwriter after college (so around 22 years old). I'm aware that acting is an unpredictable career and I'm fine with that, I've never been a huge fan of strict routines anyways. But I'm hoping my career can be at least 35 years, definitely would like a bit more than that, but is this realistic to hope for? I have a lot of creative goals I want to achieve and I need time, this is not a short term thing for me, it's a career. I've seen lots of non-famous actors achieve it. I'm not looking for fame or money, I love my craft and I don't even have to make a living off of acting the whole time, but I do hope to someday, but even if I have to have a day job most of the time I don't mind. I also worked on developing thick skin for all the rejection over the past few years and have gotten really good, and have learned to love auditioning and self-taping and I treat it as a chance to act and put on a mini show/film, and the idea of doing more auditions than gigs in my lifetime doesn't even bother me (although of course I hope for many gigs), on the contrary I am excited because I think of how many scripts, material and roles I will get exposed to. Same for screenwriting, I learned that not everyone will like my screenplays, but there will be many actors and producers out there who would love to bring them to life.
Is there such a thing as a good agent contract? Please tell me there is. by ActingHopes • last post Jan 6th
Long story short, I got offered my first ever agent contract. Upon review, it was very one-sided and maybe even a bit exploitative. There were definitely parts that made me nervous from a legal, financial, and career standpoint. Discussion with a lawyer friend confirmed my concerns, as well as brought up new ones. I made edits to the contract and sent them back to the agency for review. The agency came back to me and said that they would not consider any edits. Period. My questions are: Is this common? As an actor, do you just kind of have to accept that you have to eat shit and take on legal and financial risk from an agency so you can get signed? Or is this agency in particular just not great, and I have to keep looking? I'm trying to figure out how to proceed. Thanks.
Virtual casting call etiquette questions from a first time director by CrazyVegetable3187 • last post Jan 6th
I'm going to be shooting my first feature length film this summer and will be posting a virtual casting call in local Facebook groups and also sending to local university theatre programs + acting schools. I want to make sure I don't do anything considered rude or unprofessional. Here are my questions: 1. Is it frowned upon to ask for an audition tape right off the bat? I have heard several people say you should ask for headshots first. I personally don't see why it would be harmful to ask for an audition right off the bat to get the ball rolling, but if this is considered rude in some way I won't. EDIT: Also how long is too long to request an audition for? I.e. is it acceptable to ask for two different scenes across five pages? Or what is a good guideline? . 2. How descriptions is too descriptive in character descriptions? What should be my sentence limit? I have character descriptions written out but they're all very long - as long as 11 sentences for one of the leads. I feel like this may be too much. . 3. Is it unprofessional to give examples of similar movie characters in the character description? For example, this isn't related to my film but if I said this character most closely resembles Rob Riggle's, specifically in the Hangover and We're The Millers. Is this bad? . 4. It's an R rated film and I want to be as up front as possible. There are two characters that are seen post-sex, would writing something along the lines of "must be comfortable laying in bed with character x, no sex scene/stimulated sex, but there is implied after sex" be acceptable? There are also a couple of characters that smoke in the film, and so I was going to put in their description "must be comfortable smoking fake joints," does this seem fine? Lastly, there is one character that has simulated sex in a comedic way - would it be fine to write something like "has a simulated sex scene, but no nudity is required; however must be comfortable shirtless and with the scene"? . 5. I'm looking to have two virtual rehearsals and one on person rehearsal before filming. Every role besides background actors will be paid. Would it be unprofessional to ask for these two virtual rehearsals to be uncompensated and that the in person one gas will be reimbursed and there will be dinner, but no further compensation? I don't feel great about it, but I'm very limited from a budget perspective. . 6. Is there anything else you think I should know? Thanks so much in advance, I really appreciate your time!
How do I know if my 4/5 year old is a natural actress? by notabot780 • last post Jan 6th
My daughter is almost 5 and I have a hunch I should get her into acting. She has a very vivid imagination always going on for 10 minutes of directing/writing a detailed script before we play pretend/scene. I don’t have much to compare to, but she seems good at memorizing lines and when we play pretend her acting skills are pretty convincing. She absolutely loves attention, dress up, and playing pretend. She does (and loves) ballet and singing classes but I can’t say if she’s especially good or not. I don’t know anything about acting or the industry, but I would guess that it would be easier to get a shoe in the door when she is younger and might have less competition. So my questions to you are how do I know if she has some natural talent or if all kids are like this? Am I wrong to think that time is of the essence because the older she gets, the more competition she’ll have? Thanks in advance, I hope this post isn’t annoying!
Casting Director Classes by AromaticTrade7947 • last post Jan 6th
I’ve been considering taking a class from like actors connection, ACE studios, etc that is taught by a casting director or casting associate. I was just wondering if anyone has personal experience or has heard of anyone who has taken one of these types of classes and had it benefit them in some way. Like getting an audition from that casting office, booking a role with them, being referred to an agent/manager, or something along those lines. I would probably do one of the classes that is multiple sessions over 2-3 weeks rather than just the one day workshop type situations.
Visiting family for the holidays, and feeing blue by wonderfalls88 • last post Jan 6th
Just to be safe, adding a TW re parents/family and visiting/holidays. Many actors can relate to moving away from your hometown to a major market to pursue your career and visiting for the holidays. For me, the distance is nearly clear across the country. I had to skip some years when I was oftentimes broke, but for most of the past 15 years I’ve made the annual week-or-so visit in the winter. I also added the TW since I’m keeping in mind (and heart) those who have lost parents/family and would love to be able to visit them even one more time, but I’ve been struggling with these feelings of sorrow and darkness when I’m approaching or at the end of the trip/visit instead of enjoying the vacation. I’m glad their health is still decent, but the thoughts of aging and death, and their house and stuff, has just become stressful versus who I was as the young woman who moved to LA with so much ambition and focus. Moving back isn’t really sensible right now since I recently started a great job that’s unique to its location, and I’m finally happy with what I do for a living and that’s huge for me and my wellness. (Plus my friends who became like family since moving to LA for acting.) Sorry that this is getting long, but this sub has always been pretty supportive as a lot of us can relate on so many things here. Has anyone else noticed a shift in your perception of visiting home year after year? Sent with love to all who experience difficult feelings during the holidays or any time.
Help! I have to turn down a role. Even if I lose my agent by Throwawaypotatas • last post Jan 6th
Hey all. Like most other actors, particularly those of us who went to college or conservatory, It has been drilled into me to NEVER turn down a role. Despite this being my career, my face, and my life I’ve gone with the flow of my agent or others and been admonished for opinions or desires of my own. I have now been offered a film that I must turn down. There is no convincing me otherwise. The people making it may have the money/resources to be SAG and give everyone a nice check but their work is offensively bad and if I were to be involved in their product I would legitimately hate myself. Turning this project down means pretty good money lost for my agent. I respect my agent as a human being, I want to be professional in my conversation with them and need help approaching this respectfully. I understand my agent could drop me. I am willing to make that sacrifice. Does anyone have any advice to how to start this conversation? And please don’t encourage me to take the part, it would be like purposefully signing on to do The Room without any of the cult status. Has anyone hear had experience with turning down a bad offer?
Any advice on getting my first movie/TV role by Mikill_Wotan • last post Jan 6th
I've been acting since i was 10 and i really want to become a professional actor. I have always wanted to be an actor ever since i was little. I don't have an agent or a manager, so I'm on my own when it comes to finding roles. I live near DC so any advice or tips to finding casting calls and landing my first gig would be very appreciated. i am an 18 year old white guy, (with braces uggghhh) I am moving to Philadelphia in august so if anyone knows of auditions in Philadelphia that starts filling in august that would also be helpful. THANK YOU for taking the time to read this and thank you even more if you decide to respond with helpful advice!
Is starting my career after community college an ok plan? by CurlyFriezs • last post Jan 6th
I’m currently a freshman at my local CC. I’m 19 and I’ve always known I wanted to be an actor. Did theatre camps when I was little and did drama all through middle school and high school. I’m currently working towards an Associate of Fine Arts with a concentration in theatre. I’m starting to get the feeling that I’m missing out. While I enjoy my actual acting classes, I feel like I’m waisting my time taking all these gen Ed’s. They’re not going to do anything for me when it comes to my career. Part of the reason I chose to go to college was because it was a safer plan and I got to live with my parents a little longer. But I’m starting to think that I just need to move on with my life. I know moving out to LA is scary and I’ll need to do a lot to prepare. Trust me I’ve done a lot of research. I know I’ll need a place to live. I know I’ll need a steady but flexible job. And I know I’ll probably need to enroll in more acting classes and obviously get an agent. But I’m ready to do it all. Since my parents have already paid for classes, I’m going to stick it out no matter what until I get my Associates. It would be incredibly unfair for their money to just go down the drain for nothing. But afterwards am I really missing out on anything by not getting Bachelors in Arts? Because at the end of the day we all know these arts degrees are basically worthless. But nobody studies acting for the degree. We do it to get the experience and improve our craft. And I’m starting to feel like I have enough experience and just want to go out and do the real thing. Since I’m still a freshman, I have over a year to prepare for this if it’s what I decide to do. But I want to hear your guys’ thoughts.
episodic and feature films by anchovy7 • last post Jan 6th
Dumb question but are all projects listed as feature films on actors accses movies, and are all episodic projects tv shows?
Cost of Actors Access? by throwawayyyycount • last post Jan 6th
If you have an agent that submits you through breakdown express do you still have to pay for each submission if you’re doing the “free” account
Voice actors for 2D animation short film from Gobelins School (Paris) by No-Breadfruit-511 • last post Jan 6th
Hello all ! ☺️ We are a team of 5 final year students* from the school "Gobelins, l'école de l'image", one of top school for animation filmaking. Gobelins graduation movies are published on Youtube (https://youtube.com/@gobelins) every year. We are currently directing our graduation movie, a 5min action/drama movie. It takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Uganda and features a group of rowdy kids. We are looking for several volunteering voice actors for kids voice as well as one adult male voice. Due to our movie taking place in Uganda, we are looking in priority for voice actors with Ugandan or East Africa background. The dialogues will be english. We have a studio for sound recording at Gobelins school if you reside in Paris, otherwise if you have the appropriate setup for clean voice recording, you could do it from home :) Due to NDA we can't post too much on the movie but can send an animatic and more info/concept art to applicant. The school does not give us any budget for voice acting so unfortunatly we are looking for volunteers. But you will be free to use the movie for your voice demoreel afterward. Contact us at : clemence.drion@edu.gobelins.fr Feel free to send a voice demo if you already have one otherwise we will provide you with some test lines ;) Thank you very very much! Have a nice day and thanks for reading *our team consist of three african students and two europeans :) sorry english is not my native language!!
What is Los Angeles really like for job-searching actors? by mountainrover • last post Jan 6th
What is LA really like? I may want to try out casting down there is it ok or is it ruthless? I am sixty and I was thinking of going down there to live and try out for older-man and character roles and I am 6'7" tall and British (accent) so I have some distinguishing factors meaning the pool of people going up for parts I would be up for would be way smaller. I have a modest monthly income and my daytimes are completely free and flexible (for auditions) Or am I talking donkey-doo? lol :) PS an I do LA auditions by video now?
Voice actors needed for 2D animation short film from Gobelins School (Paris) by No-Breadfruit-511 • last post Jan 6th
Hello all ! ☺️ We are a team of 5 final year students* from the school "Gobelins, l'école de l'image", one of top school for animation filmaking. Gobelins graduation movies are published on Youtube (https://youtube.com/@gobelins) every year. We are currently directing our graduation movie, a 5min action/drama movie. It takes place in a fantasy world inspired by Uganda and features a group of rowdy kids. We are looking for several volunteering voice actors for kids voice as well as one adult male voice. Due to our movie taking place in Uganda, we are looking in priority for voice actors with Ugandan or East Africa background. The dialogues will be english. We have a studio for sound recording at Gobelins school if you reside in Paris, otherwise if you have the appropriate setup for clean voice recording, you could do it from home :) Due to NDA we can't post too much on the movie but can send an animatic and more info/concept art to applicant. The school does not give us any budget for voice acting so unfortunatly we are looking for volunteers. But you will be free to use the movie for your voice demoreel afterward. Contact us at : clemence.drion@edu.gobelins.fr Feel free to send a voice demo if you already have one otherwise we will provide you with some test lines ;) Thank you very very much! Have a nice day and thanks for reading *our team consist of three african students and two europeans :) sorry english is not my native language!!
In-depth Shakespeare training for actors by luckylabbradoo • last post Jan 6th
Is there anywhere to learn in-depth Shakespeare training for actors?
What's your favourite Italian voice actor? by PowerfulButterfly185 • last post Jan 6th
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jan 5th
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.
Crooked face by snailcosworld • last post Jan 5th
I have a noticeably crooked face. And it’s not just me saying that, like my upper and bottom lip don’t line up straight with each other. Can I still become an actor? This might be a dumb question but I want to know.
Being cancelled by fkflf0 • last post Jan 5th
My career hasn’t even started yet and after introspection, it seems I’ve behaved liked an toxic unhinged harasser (purely platonic, nothing sexual) towards an actress friend. I can’t apologize to her since she’s blocked me. So, I know I’m being a navel-gazing selfish and self-centered person by saying this but ; should I give up on acting ? Cuz now I fear getting cancelled if I ever make it.