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Is it easier with Backstager or? by MelaniChoco  •  last post Nov 23rd

Hi! I just quit my subscription with backstage and I'm trying actors access and i’d like to know which is easier to get auction/roles to cast for?

Actors access representation by Sol_TV  •  last post Nov 23rd

I've noticed AA has a representation page that it's $75 for New York/California. I've tried finding out what it is but I can't find anything. Is it supposed to help find an agent, is it for those who live in NY/Cali and is it even worth it to try applying (if I'm eligible) even though I don't have many credits. (So far done a lead for a theatre role, a national commerical and was an extra for a music video) Edit: Found other posts saying it's not useful for those living outside of LA/NY.

What's the rules for texting/emailing your agent over Thanksgiving break? by TerribleBanana4466  •  last post Nov 23rd

We have a good relationship, but I try to mostly text her between the hours of 9-5. Big audition due Monday, and trying to get it in early. Is it good to text her anytime this long weekend to tell her its been submitted on Actor's Access on my end?

5th audition for major CD office since September... this time is a NON-SPEAKING co-star.... please make this make sense..... by somethingbetter22  •  last post Nov 22nd

the first audition for them I was pinned for. great. (never released from that pin, of course, because why would a CD actually have the consideration for actors taking time out of their day to tape for them?) how is it possible that you cannot make a casting decision based on 4 previous tapes of mine that were all different characters, one had an accent, and now you need to see me .... not speaking lines..? ... you mean my last tape I did for you where I had 2 lines and then reacted to 2 pages of dialogue wasn't enough of me REACTING for you to see?! jesus i know this is an "opportunity" but how lazy ARE casting directors?! yes, fuck my low level reps for submitting me for this crap but why do CDs even need to RELEASE a breakdown for a stupid non-speaking role like this?! can't they just GIVE it to somebody that has auditioned for them 5/6/7/8/9 times?! i literally just want to take my last audition tape I sent them yesterday and cut out my 2 lines and then just send in the rest of me standing there reacting. because this is the same exact goddamn thing, just an even smaller amount of it!!!! please make this make sense... how this isn't a complete waste of an actor's time (god only knows how many actors are actually requested to tape for this) and literally not just a ridiculous abuse of power and exploitation of actors....? i mean seriously i'm emailing all my reps and telling them to not submit for non-speaking co-stars anymore... it's just such a joke. but honest to god, why are CDs doing this? it makes no sense to me. it's the paradox of having TOO MANY CHOICES

being recorded while voice acting? by Imamuffinz  •  last post Nov 22nd

I've only landed a few roles for VA but I noticed a camera pointing at me as I'm saying my lines. Why are actors being recorded when we act? Is it for body references when animating?

Agent stopped me with no notice by Web-Wonderful  •  last post Nov 22nd

Hi! My agent dropped me randomly last week, which is fine, but there was a 30 day notice period in the contract. So I’m wondering what this means in terms of an actor - agent relationship. Should he have been submitting me for 30 days after he notifies me? I want to know how long I haven’t been being submitted. Thanks.

Is anyone else being contacted by agencies right now? by marcia6412  •  last post Nov 22nd

I’m in the Toronto market, I have never had a single agency reach out and ask to see my materials for possible representation. I received a message over a casting site a few weeks ago, it kind of made sense. I’m playing the lead in a feature film, and my co-star is represented by them. But now today I woke up to 3 separate agencies contacting me asking me for my materials? (Which I don’t have any lol) I’m shooting 3 movies at the moment, but before the first one I had never booked a job in my life. Booked all three from actors access. I just think it’s odd anyone would contact me, and all through the same casting site? I didn’t know if maybe agencies in the area were just all expanding?

Amazon pilot by No_Diet_7160  •  last post Nov 22nd

Has anyone here auditioned for the Amazon pilot seen on backstage and actors access?

Jus' Sayin' by louisasnotes  •  last post Nov 22nd

I've just finished playing Claudius in a run of 'Hamlet' at a local theatre. Pro actors, passion project. Received the script in February and when we went up, we were on version #7. I realized that the Actor nerd in me knew that it was all about the rehearsal process, because who would come out on a weeknight to see this? Eventually we were over half -full for the 5-performance run, so they were more than just a 'cherry on top'. However, I crossed a bunch of bucket items from my list: Spout the Bard (again.), be a King, play the Villain and die horribly on stage. Jus's Sayin'.

Should I remove my minor in theatre performance from a no-name university? by Actingchick1234  •  last post Nov 22nd

I got a minor in theatre performance from a large, public university. Like a University of Florida or University of Ohio type situation, but a different state. The school is not known for its acting program. They don't even have the major as an option, just the minor. I showed my current acting teacher my resume for feedback and he said I should remove my theatre performance minor because it's not a reputable school like Yale or Julliard and nobody has heard of the teachers I studied with. Is this true? Is it taking away from my resume? In actuality, I do feel that the training I got at the university was mediocre. The teachers themselves were phenomenal actors in the professional equity shows that they put on at the school, but the training itself wasn't that great. I also don't think my current teacher is trying to sabotage me or anything like that. He's an excellent teacher and I've learned the most I've ever had from studying under him for the last 1.5 years. I am about to start submitting to agents so I want to be certain I make the right decision in removing the training. I don't want to look like a noob with minimal training if I take off 6 semesters' worth of training, even if the program wasn't reputable. So what's better: less training, more reputable, or more training, but possibly with unknowns?

Opportunity to work with Renowned Actor/Director Aleksandr Molochnikov by nebula-diver  •  last post Nov 22nd

Hello! I'm posting about a phenomenal opportunity to work with renowned Russian Actor/Director Alexander Molochnikov in a Scene Study Acting Class in Soho. Open to actors of all skill levels! [https://www.instagram.com/kislomolochniy/](https://www.instagram.com/kislomolochniy/) Visit our website [gstudio.nyc](https://gstudio.nyc) to learn more, or purchase tickets here: [https://geotickets.tv/events/acting2](https://geotickets.tv/events/acting2) Our Sunday Fall Session is available now, taught by Aleksandr Molochnikov 6 weeks ($480) of scene study. Pairs will perform scenes from theater and film, coached by Aleksandr. Sunday, 6PM - 8:30 PM, November 27, 2022 — January 8, 2023 at G Studio! Final performances will be professionally filmed to use for reels. The class is already half full, but we are seeking 9 more students for the Sunday session! If you are not able to purchase in time, please email class manager [caleb.m.a.short@gmail.com](mailto:caleb.m.a.short@gmail.com) to be considered for a future class. Instagram G Studio [https://www.instagram.com/gstudio.nyc/](https://www.instagram.com/gstudio.nyc/) Aleksandr's IMDb [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6615978/](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6615978/) Other Links to Aleksandr's recent work in Film and TV. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TPQMOoQIw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2TPQMOoQIw) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8GqrxSum-M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8GqrxSum-M)

Can seafarer become part-time or full-time actor (do acting) by Opening_Alfalfa_100  •  last post Nov 22nd

Hello I m from Myanmar my passion is to become actor but due to my family financial problemes I need to be onboard.dont get me wrong I like to become seafarer but I don't want to give up my dream because of my financial problem .I want to know is it possible for a seafarer to do acting ?any one who is in the same situation as me plz spare me some advice. I m really in stress thinking about it Thanks for Ur advices in advance

Actors Access Glitch? by AromaticTrade7947  •  last post Nov 21st

I do not have an agent or manager but I logged on to my AA profile and on the home page it says “congratulations your AA profile has been successfully connected to your talent representative”. Has anyone who is unrepresented had this happen before? Should I be worried that my account is like hacked or something?

How to express emotions when in real life we can speak pretty cold and emotionlessly? by PawneeMifflin  •  last post Nov 21st

I noticed there are some people who speak without any facial expressions or tonal shifts... Some however speak with such richness in every word and their facial gestures are always so lively. I noticed I can sound pretty monotone and it doesn't really match the intention or meaning of the words being said in my day to day life ! If I were to take that to my performances (which I inevitably do), it would come off as poor delivery, monotone, and an actor who's not connected to his words. (Which are criticisms I have gotten and I myself find very true when viewing my work). I have been able to project and connect at times, but it's not something habitual or "natural" for me ALL the time. TL;DR: How do I go about connecting emotionally when my own life isn't enough to rely on for those habits and reactions?

If you HAD to chose between one kind of representation which would you chose? by RoyalMannequin  •  last post Nov 21st

This is a hypothetical question. I am interested in knowing which of type of rep most actors prioritize. Feel free to explain your reasoning in the comments - would love to read it! EDIT: In keeping things somewhat equal - this would assume that the manager rep also submits their actors on breakdowns/projects. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/z1b0bm)

HB studio and Barrow Group by No-Stick8964  •  last post Nov 21st

I have heard the HB Studio scene study classes are somewhat better than those at the Barrow Group. Is there someone here who has taken classes from HB studio/TBG that I dm to learn more about your experience? Also, at the end of the day does the studio you attend matter a lot in building skills as an actor? Like is there a huge difference in whether I attend HB or TBG?

Can someone explain to me like I'm 5; Why streaming-era residual checks for actors are less than decades before? by penguin_reddit  •  last post Nov 21st

Heard this said numerous times by different sources and always wondered why