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I’m stuck in a bit of a rut - UK based actor by N_singh99 • last post Jan 17th
So I have had a passion for acting but ever since I left my part time drama school I feel I’m just stuck/ comfy in a dead end 9-5. I had an agent from the drama school I was in and got a job for a film. The contract was on its way to be finalised and would’ve been paid a lucrative amount- but due to covid and financing issues on their end it didn’t end up going through. I’m not too sure what to do now? On one hand I do love acting but the whole waiting game is just long and tiring and the fact that I’ve been doing this since I was 17 when there are people my age that went to my school who are getting jobs and work. I should add that the agency I was with was a joke. I was with them but they had to let a bunch of clients go during the pandemic if they didn’t have at least 4 credits. It was only after the pandemic ended they asked about rejoining again. I joined in the end but felt my agent on occasion would screw me about by sending me audition scripts that were 100+ pages long and told me I had 12 hours to memorise the script. It was a joke. So just need advice
I nailed my monologue!! by Thetreehasfallin • last post Jan 17th
Just to get it out there, I’m a college student and this was just for a mock audition at school. I’ve always had a problem with stuttering, especially in moments of anxiety or stress. All the monologues that I have performed in front of an audience was always riddled with bits of slurred words and stuttering, so when I was told by my teacher that we would be performing another monologue, I took it very seriously and worked until I knew it back to front. I know that this is probably a moment most actors have experienced, but I am over the moon! This was the most confident I have ever been while performing a monologue! One of my best performances for sure, I wish I recorded it!
i need help by Extra_Sandwich_1693 • last post Jan 17th
hello i’m a 14 year old girl who loves acting , i’ve always dreamed of becoming an actress but my dreams were crushed when my family told me it’s really hard to become an actor and be famous but i never left it the thing is i am arab and live in an arab country which is really hard to get into these stuff i’ve always wanted to be a Hollywood star but i’m shy and i never talk about things with my parents i don’t know how to bring up this conversation to my mom i don’t want to start late but i’m scared i’ll never achieve it because i’m arab and they don’t like arabs that much and i have no idea how to tell my mom this cause she is the typical arab mom who wants her daughter to become a doctor or an engineer please help me i don’t want to give up on my dream
I want to act a scene from a tv show, but the two actors’ voices overlap by CloseCry6 • last post Jan 17th
So I can’t edit out one actor’s voice. What would be the other option? Record a friend reading the lines in character and/or do it live? Thanks!
LA acting class recs that aren't based in any sort of technique? by statueofglass • last post Jan 17th
Hey all! I'm looking for a class in LA (or elsewhere with an online option) that isn't technique-based. No traditional technique like Meisner, no made-up "technique for the studio", like where you have to buy the teacher's book and count beats. The actors just put up scenes, and get some feedback. I took a class with Jeff Seymour (a reddit fave) awhile back and I did enjoy that, but I'm scoping out if there are others in this similar category that I'm just not aware of. Thanks, hope you're hanging on out there!
20 SIDE HUSTLES / JOBS FOR ACTORS, SINGERS & PERFORMERS by TheActorsChannel • last post Jan 16th
At what point do I add a skill on a resume? by ohnose34 • last post Jan 16th
I’ve been training in jiu-jitsu for 4/5 months. Although I’m not like the best out there, I know what to do, what it should look like. I’m confident, but obviously not the best. Is it something I can add? I also have started lifting weights at around that same time. I saw on actors access that it’s an option to add. Lol can I pad that on my resume too?
Emotional Person But Emotionally Blocked Actor by Sillybillybunnyboi11 • last post Jan 16th
Hi friends, Long, meandering post incoming. I'm not sure if something like this has been posted before (sorry if that's the case!), but I wanted to know if anyone else has ever had this problem and can offer some advice, because I'm fed up and don't know what else to do or who to ask for help. I'm an extremely emotional person. I always have been (I'm a water sign after all!) I cry at least once a day: from feeling my feelings too hard, daydreaming about putting myself in other's shoes, or even just listening to music and singing. Case in point, crying is not something I'm uncomfortable doing. But as an actor, it's a totally different story: I get emotionally blocked, and then I struggle to cry. I'll do all of my packing/character work, and feel an emotional connection while doing it, but once I get in front of the camera or get onstage, there's nothing. So I continue to just connect with my scene partner/play my actions, but even then the emotion's not there. The most I can get is misty eyed, which then makes me try to push for more emotion, which just isn't good for anyone. I struggled with this all throughout my time in drama school, and it was frustrating watching my classmates be able to get there emotionally, when I could barely get my eyes wet. It always made me self conscious: especially as a female, where being able to cry always seemed to be the most valuable skill you could have as an actor, and everyone seemed to have it except me. I've finally started to audition for film/tv, and it's even worse. It's frustrating not being able to show that emotion when the script requires it, and it makes me feel like a terrible actor. I've developed so much anxiety about it, every time a script mentions having to cry all I can think about is how I won't be able to get there. And of course all the roles I seem to be getting auditions for require crying and tears, and I feel like if I can't get there during the self tape, how would I ever be able to get there while on set? I know that crying isn't necessarily required when a script says it, and that it's about coming from a place or truth, but I hate that I can't get there at all. I guess it's the perfectionist in me... So my question is, how can I learn to unblock myself and get to an emotional place when acting?I just feel really stuck, and even though my current teachers are great, they haven't really been able to help me. Does any one have any experience with this, or any tips on how I can get unstuck (besides learning to cry on cue, which hasn't been going well for me either.) Thanks!!
People who have worked as actors at Disney, is it worth it? by Junior_Wave6378 • last post Jan 16th
I’m a high school student and am starting to consider jobs I might find enjoyable to do when I’m older and in need of my own source of revenue, and I quite enjoy acting so the thought of working as an actor at Disney has always appealed to me. I do have a few doubts though. Is the pay tolerable on average, do they overwork the actors, is it even enjoyable past a certain point? If anyone reading has worked at or knows somebody who’s worked at Disney, tell me what it’s like and if it’s worthwhile
Voice Actor Identification by SaulidSnake • last post Jan 16th
Hello, not sure if this is the right subreddit, but this is the best I could find. ​ I keep hearing an ad for Drizly on a podcast I'm binging and I love/hate the voice of the voice actor who says "Ding-dong, it's Drizly", does anyone know who this is and if she does other work?
Just asking by love_acting99 • last post Jan 16th
Yesterday my friends and I filmed a little short film. I loved the acting part it felt so nice when I was just naturally acting. I also enjoy the writing part I like creating the stories. I also love acting different for each shot depending on if it's the master shot vs medium vs close up. The only thing is I didn't enjoy with dealing with all the angles. It felt overwhelming having to decide what angles to do next. Basically the behind the camera directing part was the part I didn't really like. But dk I need to like that to become an actor, or is my love for acting and dislike for deciding on angles two different things? I'm also super passionate about TV shows and want to act on major ones and write major ones and I even want to make one. But basically on this no budget short film I just felt overwhelmed because I was in charge of too many things and I only genuinely enjoyed the writing and acting parts of filming.
This is starting to stress me out by Saaaintniiiick • last post Jan 16th
I’m getting busy in terms of my acting career, which I really love. I have a solid resume going and I’m constantly auditioning. But I just have knots in my stomach lately. Im involved in two short films right now and they are taking place in a city I don’t live in (my parents do so I can stay with them). I have a table read this week so I am getting up at 5:30am to get a shuttle bus for 4 hours. Then this weekend I have the first short film, and then next weekend the next film. And I have callbacks that I think might clash with shooting so idk what to do. And I’m submitting to agents this week. I’m just so overwhelmed, and it scares me that I’m actually getting somewhere with this. Like I’m scared of success. I’m a full time student and starting to become a fullish time actor it seems. Plus most of my classes require attendance so I have to say I’m sick or something. It’s just all weighing on me. Does anyone have advice on how to deal with this all? I can’t help but just feel anxious and I want to get excited again. I feel like I need a therapist specializing in artists
How Can I Start In The Voice Acting Industry by DragonMan11 • last post Jan 16th
Hello I am an aspiring voice actor looking to break into the industry any idea on how to get started?
Will college help me?? by yah_boy_ali • last post Jan 16th
I’m about to graduate from high school this year and I am planning on going to college for acting and I’m wondering if it’ll help me become an actor on film? Such as getting roles.
UK based actors: How far would you realistically travel for a non-paid role? by Timeclones • last post Jan 16th
Hey r/acting - I'm a newbie to this industry. I did a lot of stage training in my youth and I've decided this year to finally delve into screen acting. The area that I live doesn't have much of a film/TV industry as it's somewhat rural without a major city - but there are cities such as Bristol, Reading, and London within a two hour drive. These are all within perfectly acceptable commuting distance, imo. Now, I understand I have to 'pay my dues' and such, and take on small (largely unpaid) roles within student and independent productions to build up a CV. I'm more than happy to do this to get my feet off the ground. However, I'm struggling to decide what my personal 'limit' should be on my ability to travel. ***So my question is - How far are you willing to travel without being paid?*** I'm really looking for a discussion here, because I feel like everyone will have their own answers depending on their lifestyle, work patterns, etc. So I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Looking for VA to play a 12 y/o shy boy for animated pilot by The_Nyanimators • last post Jan 15th
We are looking for a VA to play a shy 12 year old boy. The project is an independent animated pilot episode. Position is paid $3 per line but terms are open to negotiation. ​ Character sheet: [https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee](https://imgur.com/a/198X1ee) ​ Voice References below: (This matches the voice and personality best) [https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1\_k](https://youtu.be/iQCVRfDs1_k) (This is a good base, but not personality) [https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI](https://youtu.be/buKp48IikvI) (Also a good base, but not for personality) [https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg](https://youtu.be/EZyNLsemktg)\\ ​ edit: We are a small indie team, we are still figuring out things this being our first project, we didn't expect it would be taken negatively that no lines were provided while we came up with a script. we wanted to have a better feel of the character and test the possible candidates based on the range and believability of their acting across multiple roles. Regardless we came up with a couple lines that can work as demonstration, even then we still would like to hear other work from the actors. \*Jamie is walking in the hallway and while distracted, runs into a larger kid\* Jamie: "Oh! Oh my gosh! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I wasn't looking! Did I hurt you? I didn't mean to, I'm sorry just.. please dont be angry!" ​ \*Jamie is talking to his older sister\* Jamie: "I don't know.. I don't think I really have any friends. Everyone at school hates me. Everyone.. I just want someone to like me.. ​ \*Jamie is giving a prize to another student\* Jamie: "Um, so I won the prize for the competition thingy and, well, I know how much you wanted to win. So, uh, I don't really want it anyways so, like, you can have it if you want.
Is it really slow out there or is that just...an excuse? by correctstatement2022 • last post Jan 15th
Happy New Year y'all! So, it's been 4 months since I've gotten a film or TV audition, and as a MENASA girl in her 20s based in Los Angeles, it doesn't add up. Summer I was getting a solid 1-2 per month for mainly TV shows, but after September it's been crickets. My materials are solid, credits strong, tapes killer. I reached out to my manager (I'm with one of the top management companies) and he says it's slow, and that hopefully things should pick back up soon. I don't want to blame him, because I'm sure he's working for me, but it's veering on an inexplicably long time without an audition. If you're in a similar market I'd love to hear how things are going for you, if you're feeling the same thing, or not at all. Thanks in advance for your answers - a lot of my actor friends gatekeep this information, but I'm passionate about sharing knowledge and information. In this crazy business, we're stronger and better together, not divided :) good vibes fam \~
FOR NEW ACTORS by nicenicevanana • last post Jan 15th
I was in a workshop with a talent manager and she gave some suuuper useful stuff to how start as an actor [the right way] ! I wanted to put the images here but it does not let me put all three, they are notes of gold mines of information! Mostly it’s for brand new actors but if someone wants them pm me!!
I have a probably stupid question, what happens when an actor (not a famous one) gets a role but they have a job even if it’s a part time job? by _savannah_jenkins_ • last post Jan 15th
What if they have a role and have to go get filmed but also have a job? Do they just take the time off to get filmed? Do they have their jobs shift at a certain time in the day so it won’t get in the way of their acting?
Mental health issues for actors (*trigger warning*) by DevilCat96 • last post Jan 15th
I wanted to know if anyone else experiences this. When you have arguments in your head as a result of remuneration, the arguments get really heated and intense, you lose a sense of your surrounding, you get angry, depressed, hopeless, numb, because you are literally living the situation in a movie-like scenario fashion and the arguments tend to be philosophical in nature. It has been an addictive loop that I got myself in for the past 3 years and almost all of it concerns the same topics and situations. I tried everything from therapy to meditation to writing things down to dance meditation to literally everything. It prevents you from enjoying anything including acting because you are never in the moment. The reason I ask this question in the acting subreddit is because I literally get in character when having these moments. I start doing the exact facial movements and expressions of the other person. And I start to feel the emotions of these intense situations and they go really fast and quick like a couple of movie scenes all tied together I wonder if this kind of anxiety is common.