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Joseph Anthony…? by bmittel12 • last post Dec 8th
Hey acting friends! Has anyone spoken to, met, or filmed anything for a Joseph Anthony? I’ve auditioned for him a few times and every time has a shirtless character audition saying, “hey the character is shirtless but you don’t have to.” I’ve received a reply or two on the auditions of a solid job but nothing else. I had a young actor reach out and ask me for a different one because he felt an odd energy around it to. Thanks!
Learning lines with ADHD by Sadie26 • last post Dec 8th
Hi all! I searched for this topic, and while the FAQ's have some great resources for learning lines in general, I'm wondering if anyone has any more pointed tips/tricks/methods, etc. I appreciate any input!! I was cast in a decent sized role in a murder mystery theatre troupe, and while there is a fair amount of room for improv, there are obviously many scripted parts as well. I am NOT a professional actor (my fiance is, and while he has renewed my love for theatre, he isn't involved in this particular production), and I've never had so much to learn!! It's overwhelming, but I know I can do it. I just need to figure out the how!! Thanks in advance for any input!
Does my agent represent me in two markets? by RightAct • last post Dec 8th
I live in a smaller hub outside of a main acting hub and this smaller hub is known for a lot of non union jobs and commercials. Lots of agents here represent talent JUST in this city and then actors will have separate reps for going into the larger hub for bigger film and tv stuff. My agent told me that she wants me to work with her exclusively for both markets commercially and theatrically and that she would submit me to both markets. She had me sign a SAG contract but only wrote down the location of the smaller hub on that contract (which is where she is located). She has been submitting me to the larger city but I started thinking that I actually don’t want her to and would rather have separate representation there since those agents are more likely to have better relationships with the casting directors there and I might get better luck with auditions. I spoke with some other actors who she represents and they told me that she had never verbalized that with them before and does not submit them to the larger hub and they were shocked to hear they she wanted exclusive representation over me for both of these markets when she never asked that of them. I looked over my contract again (I am non union but she wanted to use a SAG agency Contract - she is SAG Franchised- to keep everything clean and secure) and it doesn’t say anything about the other location at all. The other actors told me it’s not cool of her to try to take control of the big hub like that for me and that my contract should have a “50 mile rule” and that I should be allowed to get an agent in the bigger city and then just tell her that I have an agent for that area and would like for her to only rep me in the smaller area now. Does anyone know what sag agent contracts say location wise about how far out an agent has jurisdiction over their actor? The only city listed physically on the contract that she filled in is the smaller city that her company is located in. Should I just try to get an agent in the bigger city and then tell her I only want her to rep me in the smaller city? When I was first looking into signing with her I asked her about getting representation in the bigger city and she told me that she wants control over that and it’s fine if I want representation there but then she would drop me and the other actors that she represents were very shocked that she said that to me.
I’m not an actor but every time I run through lines or a monologue, it calms me down by throsumhands • last post Dec 8th
I have so much anxiety built up inside of me but I start to feel more relaxed when I run through a script (at least a few times) in some app called scenebot. I also like to experiment by using accents to see how it would be like if the character had like a Southern or British accent.
Do Taft Harley's ever get rejected? by Massive_Apricot_5177 • last post Dec 8th
Just wondering, if a SAG production decides to hire a non-union actor (me), & they submit a form, is it possible for it to get rejected by SAG? As in, they say "no, it was possible to find a union actor to fill this role, cast someone else"?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Dec 8th
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.
Why is the casting of actors so ‘last-minute’ in this industry? by wc6g10 • last post Dec 8th
Hey everyone, I’ve been super fortunate to be up for some interesting jobs lately, but I can’t help but wonder why it seems to be the industry norm to wait until the 11th hour to cast secondary actors. Some of the jobs I have gone for have warned me that I may need to travel to the other side of the world in 1-2 days time. I am fortunate to be in a position in life where I don’t have huge responsibilities that tie me down so I can, for now, jump on a plane at short notice. I can’t even begin to imagine what it would be like if I had kids, full time employment etc. Have others experienced this and why is it so normalised? Surely the sensible thing to do is lock in actors weeks in advance to avoid this mad, panicked rush? It is a shame that actors are expected to be so expendable due to lack of organisation.
Wanting to act with stage fright. by Serious_Role_6113 • last post Dec 8th
Hi so I've wanted to be an actor for some time now and was wanting to take some acting classes. But I have stage fright like performing in front of random people at a theater like it's a fear ive had since a child. But ive done some thinking being on a tv set is completely different form being at a theater like you eventually get to know this filming you and the peoplel on set and it all seems fun (I want to work for Nickelodeon) so my question is it ok to want to act if I get stage fright? And can I miss out theater and work on other things? Sorry for the long post!,
LIVESTREAMING Auditions (USA & Canada Only) by Hannah Heckman-McKenna • last post Dec 8th
Now casting charismatic individuals to become livestreaming hosts! 15 days//30 hours per month, work from home. Smartphone and strong wifi/5G required. USA & Canada only. Must be over the age of 18. Please email your resume to OYDAgency@gmail.com with the subject "Livestreaming Audition - Karma" and we will send you more information. Thank you!
Is social media REALLY not needed for acting? by Euphoric-Wash-5659 • last post Dec 8th
I know it’s been asked and mentioned many times on here rather or not social media is needed, but I’m starting to realize it’s becoming more important it seems. I’ve noticed casting is leaning towards those with larger followings. I even heard a publicist say that you need a following for them to gain traction on a podcast for press, etc or else you basically don’t exist :(. And an actor I know who books a lot with over 300k followers confirmed that if 2 people are equally good, they will indeed go with the larger following one no matter the talent level of the lesser known actor. In an already brutal industry, this favors those that have an already built in audience vs those that might not be the biggest fans of social media who want to focus on the craft and may be still in the developmental phases of their career/brand. I honestly despise how social media seems to be pushed but seems an easy way to get guaranteed publicity vs taking a chance on newer talent in many cases. This is part question and part rant I guess. Lol
Not a great experience with WeAudition. by Pearlsgalore • last post Dec 8th
Signed up about a week ago, and added headshot, reel, etc to my profile. Thought I'd try out being a reader. I tested the camera and audio which seemed to work. I am constantly using zoom calls for work and google meets, etc and never have any problems. It's been about a week, and I not only had 3 times where the connection was bad on their end and we had to cancel the session, but two actors that didn't pay me. There is no customer service, they have a number on google that I found, but when you call it it's an automated message that says they don't currently have phone support so you have to email them. I don't know why they don't just take down the number off google if that's the case... They also never got back to me as it says on their website that you can contact them to resolve the issue of not getting paid by a reader. Really bad experience and would avoid at all costs. Thankfully you can cancel and (I hope) get a refund if it's under 10 days since you subscribed. Just wanted to warn everyone.
Do you let your agent know when you've uploaded your audition to Actor's Access? by cuppypake • last post Dec 8th
Do agents get notified that their actor uploaded an audition to AA? Do you normally let your agent know it's been uploaded so they can send it in for you or do you just trust that they'll see it? My last agent had it set up where the audition got sent straight to casting so I'm not used to needing it to be approved first. Thanks!
Tai Chi for acting? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Dec 8th
How is Tai Chi good for actors? Is there a specific type of Tai Chi that works the best for actors? Can Tai Chi be practiced at home without training?
Does anyone watch a movie or show, see an actor and wonder how long and hard it took them to get there by Soft_Jellyfish8301 • last post Dec 8th
I swear everytime I watch a movie or show I can barely get immersed anymore because all I can think about is what their first project was, did they have any nepotism, how long they've been acting for, what was their breakthrough role, where are they from etc. Is this just me or is this a common experience
I really need some advice about about having a “survival job”. Please help! by bassistfornothing • last post Dec 8th
Ever since i can remember i have wanted to act and the last couple months i have decided i want to become a career actor. now i haven’t started taking any classes or anything but that’s because i’m only 18 and don’t have much money to pay for classes so i’ve just been doing a bunch of research on youtube. but the last couple weeks my parents have been talking to me about becoming a firefighter. now i’m not against that at all. i think it would be great but i really want to give acting my all and i’m afraid if i start becoming a firefighter it’ll hender my opportunities in acting. i know i don’t want to go to college or university so i’m not worried about that. if anyone could give me some adobe about what they’d do that would be great so i can help make a decision.
Weirdest moment for consideration in our voice acting community…. by ahorseinasuit • last post Dec 8th
So here’s the story I’m lifting up for discussion among our community. About a year ago I booked the “dream cartoon job” for a major network. I’m playing a new interpretation of a character with a long and storied history (6 other voice actors over the years) in a beloved franchise. It’s been a blast. Seeing my work on the screen and with more work to come has me and my family in orbit my friends. Here’s the weird part. I made the mistake (I know better dang it) of looking up some responses to my character. While there have been a lot of positive comments there are (go figure of course there are) also some strong negative feelings about my character choices. THAT I can handle. Part of the gig. Part of life. The weird part is just today I came across a YouTube channel where someone had “redubbed” my work with their work. This cat has like 23,000 followers and the comment section was a graveyard of negativity towards my choices (and weird attacks on my sexuality…I mean really internet?!) At first the apologetic midwesterner in me felt like the beast choice was being decent and posting a laid back response complimenting the guys work (funny thing was is that he was actually decent) and I did for a second but almost instantly deleted it because I realized that the optics would be screwy. Any way you scramble those eggs it would look like a defensive response. No need to weigh in I decided. Also my name would be next to some comments that were cruel and offensive. No good. Many of those folks in the comment section need some help and education or both. What are your thoughts on this? I kind of feel like while this guy is talented he’s trying to prop himself up with an act that is negative in its inception. It’s like saying “hey producers check out how my ideas are better than yours. Wanna hire me?”. Obviously no threat to me personally but if I’m honest I kinda hate to see someone with talent not do himself any favors. Of course (let’s be honest) my feelings were a bit hurt but there’s no doubt that’s my problem. If I can’t take solace in the fact that I was the one who booked the gig in the first place then I need to get my mind right. Also a strong choice is going to illicit a strong response. That’s the game right? If I want to be in the kitchen then I have to yadda yadda. Ug. I don’t know. I guess that’s why I’m writing this out. I could use some perspective from my fellow performers. Side note of positivity here. Folks. I did it. I got the gig. Anyone of you could be next. Go us right? Yeah. Go us!
Should I Go Back to BG Acting to Get Union Status? by kidpassion • last post Dec 8th
My Status: Non-Union, Not Repped I quit background acting a year ago to begin formal acting training. In a calendar year, I’d do at least 12-13 days as a background performer, so it wasn’t as consistent, but it granted me set experience, so I stopped. On the principal acting end, It’s been a journey with a few shoots, including a music video and a short film, but that’s all. In between, I film my monologues with friends in a home studio set up to keep the momentum going. I submit continuously to roles that I deem fitting and have ongoing training. I don’t consider myself the best actor yet. I have a long way to go. I do enough to get the job done to the best of my ability, leaving the rest for casting God. I don’t want to let go of an opportunity when it requests my performance. In pursuit of a day job, I began applying to casting offices to work as an assistant, and one of them said they didn’t need office positions but wanted to take me in as a background performer. I’m in a mindset where I think I should take up background acting again and get the union status that I failed to get years prior since I was always a few vouchers short by year's end. It’s a shot in the dark and may lead me into the same hole. However, I know sometimes talent reps consider actors with a union status before those without, so it could be a winning situation. However, I’m still at the mercy of the work available, so It could end up as time wasted. Another thing is I hear people say principal landing roles are impossible if we’re doing background acting because our face enters rotation of casting offices that’ll recognize me as the background guy. Since I don’t have an agent yet, I don’t receive the breakdowns that could be career-moving. But if a show or film is filming, it’s not like I could get lines on that production since it’d been ironed out in pre-production. TL;DR - Should I go back into background acting to get my union status and seek professional representation, or should I continue applying to student short films and self-tapes to get representation based on my active and up-to-date material? Also, do any of you still do background acting with principal representation? Thank you!
How do you target & submit updates to reps that you actually want? by Peace-and-Love-5000 • last post Dec 8th
I have really hated this journey so far. It has been so unbelievably challenging as a working class person to pursue this. But, finally, I've had enough traction with CDs to know, deep down, that I will break through in a major way at some point. But because I'm stuck dealing with low level reps that don't give a shit about me, it's going to take me many more years to ever develop anything even close to a "career". Out of 71 major CD offices i've read for, 31 offices have given me at least 2 tapes, many at 3/4/5/6/7 and a couple at 8/9/10/12 tapes each. I've gotten a bunch of pins, and a handful of random call backs / producer sessions for co-star, and 1 pin for a small supporting role in an Academy Award winning director's last film (does that mean he watched my tape?). One time, an actor told me that all you need is 7 CDs to like you, to have a career. Well it seems like 31 like me, so isn't that a good sign? I am incredibly grateful to have FINALLY, after many years of pursuing this, have some kind of validation that CDs are responding positively to my acting. Since I have not yet booked my first co-star, only student films and shorts for years and years and years, this is the only thing I can go by. I am deeply, deeply envious of the people who have close relationships with their agent / manager. My relationships with my reps has always been just business, and yes a couple of them have humored me with "strategy" conversations, but they have no clout, so it's really just them feeling good trying to feel important based on my excitement. I hate to speak this way, it feels gross, but I have no one more experienced than me to take council with. I do not want to waste another second of my life trying to submit to shitty low level reps. I'd rather do WHATEVER IT TAKES to get a better quality manager and agent. Manager would probably be easier, so then they could help me get a better agent. I've gotten plenty of emails back from reputable management companies saying "get guest stars then come back to us". Great, that will probably take me another 10 years since getting a co-star is taking almost that long. Watching my life just pass me by. I even submitted once to a boutique management company, the one guy responded and we hit it off, but his partner had a conflict who he's spent developing for years, so it was a no go. But this guy and I've kept in touch, and he has always told me he was going to start his own company one day, but who knows how long that will be? well now one of their clients won an Oscar, so they are big time now, clients booking all sorts of major projects all over the place. We text every couple months just to catch up, but I feel like who knows what I need to do, in order to make them actually want to sign me. Like what do I need to do for these people? Seriously? I have a bunch of reputable teachers I plan on studying with again in January / early 2023, when I can FINALLY nail down a decent serving job that makes enough money to pay for COL and classes, while also being flexible enough to allow me to actually take classes. I'm hoping that once I've studied with these teachers for 6 months +, I can respectfully ask them for advice / a referral to a better quality manager / agent. I'm hoping they will be impressed enough with my acting to offer it on my own. The only time I was able to get myself on a stage in NYC, a few years ago, it was a comedy / variety show, and I was given the most amount of scenes than anybody else, a handful of reps attended the performance, and I signed with a manager & agent who repped one of the stranger things kids. I had NO IDEA what was normal, and i had the wrong person in my ear at the time, and I dropped them because they weren't getting me auditions. Obviously that was a huge mistake, that kid now is repped by one of the big 4, and the decision haunts me. It's taken me 5 years to finally get to where I am now from that mistake, which I would never make again. But at the same time, I don't think those people were right for me. I'm just saying this because I know I have the skills to be a series regular and a working actor working at a high level. Back to my question: how do I appropriately follow up with people who have sort of "expressed interest" in me before, basically just responding to my email? Getting professional credits is out of my control, I get repeats from casting, I get pinned every now and then, but i'm solely at the mercy of the speed in which I get tapes from my current terrible low level reps. Getting better training is my next focus. Doing student films has always been a waste of time for me and more trouble than its worth. I CANNOT rearrange my work schedule to do them anymore. It's hard enough to get any decent job these days and once I finally get a schedule worked out that is set, I would ONLY switch shit around for a professional credit. This is non-negotiable. But, how do I actually find a rep that I WANT to work with? How do I find somebody that has integrity, that actually believes in me as an actor? In another life, I'd be able to take an MFA. But they are so expensive, it's absolutely unthinkable, unless it was completely tuition free, and there are like, what, 3 schools that actually offer free tuition that are also reputable and worth taking aka will get you top tier rep after graduating and shoot you into the guest star / series regular level upon after graduating? Sorry this is a lot, but this is my life, man, and I'm tired of having my time wasted by low level reps that throw me against the wall like spaghetti. It feels like shit. I want to be respected and appreciated and know that I'm working with somebody invested in my success, that is excited to help develop me into something great, which I know I will be one day, even if it takes another 10-20 years. How do you find and target and submit appropriately to higher tier reps that you actually want? Thank you for your help.
Poll for Fun by love_acting99 • last post Dec 8th
As actors we are obviously grateful for work in any form (screen, stage, VO, etc). But just out curiousity, I'm going to be making a little poll (but it's going to be for screen work) Which medium do you prefer? Personally I prefer television! It's so fun to grow with a character, work with different people, and never know where the story is going! Anything can happen! I shared why I love television better, you're welcome to share why you picked whichever option you picked! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/zgj1n8)
Raw Dialogue Needed for Video Game VO Reel by Psychological-Toe831 • last post Dec 7th
Hello! I'm creating a VO Reel and I could use some additional variety. Any VO actors willing to send me raw, unedited files? Happy to credit you for your work, and I never need to use the audio in any professional or commercial capacity. This is specifically for video game dialogue so short phrases from an assortment of characters would be ideal. If ur not able to provide, maybe yall could point me in the direction of some websites where i can get unedited, unprocessed, samples. Thanks for your help in advance.