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Monologue Material Required by TheLastRatatouille • last post Dec 29th
Hi! TL;DR I need monologues that portray strong emotions, but I am also open to any that you have/ recommend I (F16) compete regularly in drama competitions and eisteddfods and have been wearing my materials pretty thin for the past few years. In 2023, I will be doing more competitions and performances than I have ever done, therefore I will need as much content as I can acquire. my competitions are all on stage and I find that my competitors are very theatrical, though I have never been one to 'over-act', and rather use the Stanislavski method. My forte lies in performances that portray strong emotions, such as the slow descent into insanity or madness. I would like to challenge myself with this by having material that some are too scared to touch out of not doing it justice etc. I intend on doing this as I do not compete to win, I compete for the experience. it is my dream to be an actress and if I want to accomplish my dreams, I need to put in the work. If anyone has any ideas, please let me know. ​ Thank you all so much!
self tape reel help by temporary__20 • last post Dec 29th
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of my self tape auditions i really want to use was for a popular show, but the episode the sides are from already aired recently. the thing is ive seen many people post self tape reels on youtube lately or self tapes to their aa profiles so im wondering if i can add little clips from these self tapes to my aa if the project has already been released, or is it not okay to do so?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Dec 29th
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.
Talent Link Actors Access by Cookiedough_poptart • last post Dec 29th
Hi, has anybody used talent link and doesnt live in LA or NY? will agents still reach out if i dont?
Can you have a speech impediment and autism and still be a voice actor? by 96suluman • last post Dec 29th
Someone I know asked this question and I’m curious about it.
As a beginning VO actor how should I go about creating a fiverr profile? by joshmyra • last post Dec 29th
So I’m relatively new to VO and am wondering how I should go about making a fiverr profile as I only have 1 role that I’ve done for a YouTube series that isn’t an official credited production and my Commercial reel that I just finished about a month ago but that’s about it. I don’t have a strong resume to submit or showcase on a VA website… what’s my best course of action do you think?
is it okay to post self tapes of previous auditions publicly? by temporary__20 • last post Dec 29th
i want to make a little self tape reel for my actors access since i dont have any performance videos on there, but my issue is most of my tapes are from previous auditions ive done this year for tv shows, and im unsure about whether i can use them. one of the self tapes i really want to use in my reel is an audition i did for a popular show, but the episode the sides are from already aired recently. the thing is ive seen many people post self tape reels on youtube lately, or self tapes to their aa profiles. so im wondering, can i use auditions in my reel if the project has already been released?
career guidance. IB or acting by Tall_Dimension8285 • last post Dec 29th
I've recently developed an interest in acting from taking weekend/night classes. I've gotten my headshots taken and signed with a decently sized agency in the midwest. I've done a few student films as well as a few photoshoots and commercials but definitely not at the rate to quit my day-job. in fact i am actually quite deep in the red paying for the headshots and classes, private lessons, etc. but all good for now heh. For my day job I work in operations at a small IB. I've been doing that for about a year and have my my FINRA licenses, which helped me get a better job offer in Atlanta. So far, I've been feeling hesitant about the cost of living in a big new city and leaving home where my family is. I know Atlanta is great for aspiring actors, but what's the point of moving there if I'm gonna be stuck in an office all day and not pursue my dream of acting? Any advice? Trying to find the best of both worlds until (if) my acting career takes off.
what are good mid level markets to start in? by Spiritual_Minute8559 • last post Dec 28th
Actor 15 years exp Good basic resume w a commercial and some theatrical reel clips. Bipoc actor Old but looks 20s
When do you stop submitting for EPAs? by poliwhirldude • last post Dec 28th
For context, I am an EMC stage actor in the DC area. I have been very lucky to have been able to work with several Equity theaters in this area and I am wondering how to handle EPAs/Equity Video Submissions in the near future. I hate self tapes/chosen monologues and songs with a passion. I am much better with sides/when given a specific show's materials. This past year I have been fortunate that theaters have been calling me in for their individual shows, one in particular that has called me in multiple times this past year (and called me back multiple times as well.) They're currently accepting video submissions but, in addition to not being great at those, I am also quite congested and don't feel I'd be sending them my best work. What should I do? Submit a general audition anyway? Ask to be considered for specific shows in their season without the general tape (since they already know my work?) At what point in a relationship with a theater do you stop submitting for their general calls and expect that you will be called in? Thanks!
Which institute is better for actors? by Any_Introduction2561 • last post Dec 28th
Looking into the 2 years conservatory programs offered by Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Stella Adler Studio of Acting in NY. Looking for opinions on which institute holds a better reputation in terms of faculty and exposure.
Actor Websites by leadjacker • last post Dec 28th
What is your favorite Actor website and why?
Who is the most underrated actor of all time? by SimenHP • last post Dec 28th
I personally think it's Pete Postlethwaite. He has been in a lot of great movies with some of the all-time greats like Daniel Day-Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kevin Spacey, etc... and he never felt out of place with any of them, but I feel like he never got the recognition that they and a lot of other actors he has acted with got. Who do you think is the most underrated actor ever?
I'm working on my preferred acting technique... by love_acting99 • last post Dec 28th
My preferred acting technique is Meisner. I love it because you react naturally and instinctively based on the other actors' words and actions. It keeps things fresh and interesting for me and everyone in the scene. Any tips on how to get into the "character zone" beforehand? I want to be ready so that when they call "action" I actually feel like the character in the world. Is there anything else I need to do, or should I just keep studying and working on Meisner? Thank you :)
Actor Network by upvotes4pizza • last post Dec 28th
I’m an LA-based talent lawyer and had historically done all of my business through referrals with agents/managers, but I’m trying to make partner and decided as a New Year’s resolution to be more proactive ….strange question, but is there somewhere central to review materials of actors/actresses in the area?
who would like to audition? by Flimsy_Tune_7206 • last post Dec 28th
The thing that I am asking is who would like to audition to voice actor for donnie. I like you sound like or try to sound like a 11 year old boy. If you would like to addiction then DM me okay
Are in person auditions coming back? by theactorwithnoagent • last post Dec 28th
I’m a relatively new actor located in Sacramento that has an acting showcase coming up in LA. I want to get signed by an agency in LA really badly, but I’m afraid that they won’t want to sign me if I’m located 6 hours away from LA. I’ve also been stressing over the fact that if I do get signed by an agent in LA, that I’ll have to be in LA to do bigger network auditions. Are bigger TV networks still holding in person auditions? And if not, are they coming back within the next year?
how to build a portfolio as a voice actress? by woahthatisstrange • last post Dec 28th
I know this is probably an ignorant question, but I've been trying to find out how to become a voice actress. Google is very vague and it just kind of says, "well just audition and bam!" I just want to know where and how to start. I currently have my own narration channel on TikTok, and a lot of people tell me I have a really nice voice and I should do voice acting. I just want to know how to get started, build my portfolio.. how to go about auditioning, ect.
Voice Actor Needed for Visual Novel - Must be LGBTQ+ Asian/Asian American (Rates and Terms in Post) by KatyaStec • last post Dec 28th
Greek Actor moving to LA by NicolasPolitis • last post Dec 28th
Hello everyone and happy Holiday!! A have two questions! My attorney who is responsible for my o1 artist visa told me that I need AOL(Advisory Opinion Letter) from two unions. The SAG and the AMPTP. My agent in LA (who's in signed in SAG) told my that he has a friend who owns a big production company and he can make me a letter of recommendation. 1. Is it going to be helpful for my case? 2. Is there any chance they will deny to give me AOL? (I have credits in IMDB) Thanks in advance!