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How to use a stage name? by sleepylittleducky • last post Nov 2nd
I would like to make sure to use a stage name from the get-go so I can avoid confusion. There is an online submission that I plan on submitting to, but I don’t want to end up stuck with my legal name. What do I write on the submission email? “Thank you, *stage name*” ? When I set up my Actors Access and IMDb pro, do I just use my stage name? Is there any sort of legal process I need to go through to be able to work under a different name? Or can I just make an email with that name, sign up for things under than name, make social media under that name, and that’s enough?
Just for fun by Character_14 • last post Nov 2nd
Which name would catch your attention if it was an actors name? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/yknw0z)
Are there any actors here who also serve in the military? How do you balance it? by Miserable-Shirt396 • last post Nov 2nd
Thought it best to ask the internet about this one. I've been out of college for a few years and have picked up some professional acting credits here and there. (Regional contracts, day-player roles; Nothing too crazy) Lately, I've been working part-time as a bartender and freelancing to pay the bills. Thankful for the job, but can't help but wonder if there's more I could be doing. I'm passionate about advancing my acting career, but have always felt the call to serve in the military. The more research I do, it seems like a career with the National Guard or Reserves (once you get through BT) gives you the flexibility and time to pursue a civilian career. I'm wondering if there's anyone here who's had experience balancing the two. Have you found casting directors had been willing to work w you because of your service or have you ever lost a job due to time constraints?
A woman hires an actor to re-enact the last fight she had with her crush. by Hollyamber99 • last post Nov 2nd
Any Agents Lurking Here? by correctstatement2022 • last post Nov 2nd
Agent friends!! I/we want to hear from you! Do you feel like it's been slow lately as well? How has the industry been treating you lately, and where do you feel like work has been exciting or dull? Any pet peeves you want to air out, or any dream films or shows that you'd love to get a client on??? I'm always so intrigued about things on your end (I'm an actress), and I'd love to hear a little about your life these days :) whatever you'd like to say. LAY IT OUT ON THE TABLE BABY!
How to get theatre auditions when you primarily read for tv/film? by fuckingabundance • last post Nov 1st
I mostly read for co-stars, occasionally when god graces me with her love, something bigger, but theatre has always been a huge brick wall, which to me, feels backwards, like i've always heard theater is the pathway to film/tv. certainly not for me! anyway, i realize my reps are just more tv/film focused, but i finally started getting tapes for Telsey & Company, for example. The very first tape with them, a pretty decent sized co-star for a tv show in NYC, a few months ago, I was pinned for, and i just got my 2nd tape from them today for a co-star on a big show interacting directly with the lead, a big time star. but what i REALLY want is to get theatre auditions from them. I've almost written off theatre completely, becuase for whatever reason it's just been so inaccessible to me. i wait tables, work nights & weekends, and unpaid theater, the stepping stone to paid theatre, i just can't do. But my god, i'd LOVE to get into a show, be around other actors, get to be in character for a longer period of time, and actually make money from acting for a change instead of having to rely on work that makes me fantasize about escaping this planet. i could cry just thinking about it. ... should i put in my submission notes..."Hey, please consider me for theatre stuff too!" in all seriousness though, how can I go about this?
As a minority performer, I really want to see the end of certain 'positive discrimination' by Crowdfunder101 • last post Nov 1st
The thing that prompted me to write this is a Tweet from Kit Connor, lead actor on Heartstopper TV show, who was forced to 'come out' via social media due to pressure from supposed fans who accused him of queer baiting... simply for playing a bi character in a TV show, and then being seen holding hands with a girl in public. As someone that is in a minority group, personally I hate feeling like I'm being given a free pass simply for who I am, and not that I'm necessarily the best actor for the job. As someone that occasionally produces film and theatre shows, I also want to find the best actor... which is someone that can empathise. Straight people can empathise with queer people. Vice versa. I think it's a great way to create even stronger allies, and break down barriers. It will also stop this awkward thing happening as above. And also remove barriers for entry for people who *aren't* yet openly out but should have every right to play the role without fear of it meaning it has to lead to any public disclosure. I like to think I'm open-minded! So welcome your thoughts on this topic, which I know can (rightly) be a delicate one.
Tips for an audition in English for someone who has another mother tongue by BMJank • last post Nov 1st
Hi, I'm from Brazil and I have a very good friend that wants to be an actor. He has studied acting here and even acted in some plays and a soap opera. But now he's auditioning for the Art of Acting Studio in LA and has to send some videos to them, and is kind of nervous because he says he focuses so much on not messing up the words (because they're not his first language) that he forgets to focus on the feeling of the things he has to say. Seeing as I'm not an actor and I don't know what the people responsible for judging auditions look for the most in these situations, I kinda googled some stuff and found this subrredit and thought it would be helpful to ask for advice here from people that have more experience. So, you guys think it's more important that he gets the words right, or that he should focus on the feelings of the scene and not care so much if messes up a couple of words? Anyway, thanks in advance
How to do kissing sounds? by DevilBirb • last post Nov 1st
I am mainly an audio engineer so voice acting isn't really my specialty so I apologize for what might seem like a simple question. I'm working on something that has a lot of kissing and smooch sounds in the script that needs to be replaced due to the actor not being able to do them. I was asked if I could replace them myself but every time I try it sounds dry and fake. Is there any sort of technique I could try to make it sound a bit more believable? Unfortunately I do not have a library of kissing sounds or I'd use that instead.
Advice for dad of an 8yo actress? by shawnhopman • last post Nov 1st
My daughter started acting during the pandemic. She booked a role in a 3 month run of a musical at a 900-person theater on her first audition. She just shot a holiday (union) commercial for a major car brand and today booked another (non-union) commercial for another national company. My wife and I are new to all of this and are trying to do right by our daughter. She claims this is what she wants to do with her life. Any advice on helping her continue to progress but not exploit her? We want to allow her to stay a child but continue on with performing. Thanks for any advice. It’s greatly appreciated.
Finding the right market for ultra-specific voice acting talents by atomicnone • last post Oct 31st
Hello there! I'm an actor investigating the voiceover industry and I'm having a problem I didn't anticipate. I've looked over all the major services - Fiverr, Upwork, Voice.com, etc - and I'm yet to find something that would seem to work well with what I do. I can do a lot of very specific voices and impressions - an old lady smoker, a Victorian child, a femme twink, a david lynch impression, russian and french accents, and so forth. It seems most voiceover marketplaces are just full with people doing normal corporate speaking voices for ad content, etc. Sometimes in their profiles they'll demonstrate that they can do accents, but I'm fantasizing about a marketplace where I can post demos featuring every character I can do, and then people can find me by searching categories/keywords like "old lady smoker" or "sleepy bear" or something. Does a character-based marketplace like this exist? Thank you all! Happy Halloween!
Actors Access Video Pixellation by Ok_Spell_6971 • last post Oct 31st
I have a great camera (or so I thought), but my videos look like sh\*t on Actors Access. I know this happens to everyone, but I have peeped other actors' reels and have seen a few which look clearer than mine. Is there some tip that I'm missing, beyond just uploading even higher resolution footage?
Working actors on here that are recurring guest stars / series regulars & above: what are your THOUGHTS through out the day? by fuckingabundance • last post Oct 31st
i'm getting metaphysical as fuck, because doing things "the normal way" isn't getting me where I want to be. I am trying to reprogram my mind & my subconscious mind with thoughts of abundance, wealth, success, and ultimately with the same thoughts that series regulars have through out the day, so that I can transform my life to get to that place as well. So, for the recurring guest star actors on here and the series regular actors on here.. can you be kind enough to describe what thoughts you think through out the day? 1. What is your overall mindset like? 2. When you wake up in the morning, what thoughts do you think? 3. What are your thoughts right before you go to bed? 4. When you're going about your day, doing chores and menial tasks, where is your mind? What thoughts are you thinking? When you are doing things you HATE, where is your mind at and what thoughts are you thinking? 5. When you are working on your acting stuff, going through your scripts, what are you thinking? What are your thoughts? 6. What other activities do you do to keep your mind in a positive place? Do you do specific exercises? Specific yoga? Specific stretching exercises or breathing exercises? 7. Do you do any kind of "law of attraction" / "law of assumption" / "manifesting" exercises like visualizing a scene of your goals complete and looping it in a relaxed state or positive affirmations or anything like that? 8. What was your mindset like back when you were "struggling" and how did you change your mindset to what it is now, and do you attribute that to your success booking more work and moving up the ladder as now a recurring guest star or series regular? 9. What can you attribute to being the main differences in how you think back then vs. now? 10. What else can you say has helped you, mentally, spiritually, in your path to get you where you are today? 11. Do you consider yourself "lucky"? Do you consider yourself "better than other people" or "more talented than other people"? Or do you consider yourself "humble" and focus on gratitude for what you have"? Please don't knock me for asking these questions. Some of you may think it's "woo woo". But people like me are born into less-than-opportune circumstances and the "work hard and grind" and blah blah blah doesn't seem to lead anywhere (I think it's a trap, personally). I believe unlocking my mind and overhauling my thinking to not only be more positive / abundance oriented, but to actually THINK and HAVE THE SAME THOUGHTS as working actors, will help to manifest that into my reality. And holy cow guys, I could really use that help, so please indulge me with these questions, if you could be so kind. Thank you!
actors choice by BluebirdLow6195 • last post Oct 31st
If acting is mostly actors choice why do u need classes ? all classes teach is headshots, resume, portfolio etc. just ways to spend money. Anyone can join their schools low-budget theatre program and come out with amazing acting. There’s bad actors that have “token” classes. All acting is is the interpretation of how a person displays a character or emotion
What's the deal with actor's trailers? by TimPrice2 • last post Oct 31st
This is a bit of a newbie question, but what's the deal with the trailers actors have? What is their main purpose? How many actors on a production get them (only the top stars, all recurring roles, everyone including day players, etc)? How nice are they inside?
Looking for advice. by mmd12703 • last post Oct 30th
Hey everyone I am new to this subreddit and am intrested in doing voice acting the past two years Ive been a scare actor and it has provided plenty of opportunities to get to voice act for certain characters for example mine tonight had a very deep southern Louisiana accent and I nailed it where should I go from here to get proper training and gettinv started looking for roles? Any advice is appreciated!
Will ADHD medication effect my performance as an Actor? by Supaturkk • last post Oct 30th
I've been struggling my whole life when it comes to reading and i'm really struggling on the theory side of acting. i'm 5 weeks in my Acting course and It's a 3 year course squished into 2 years. I've booked in to see a psychiatrist about it. I'm just worried that this medication will effect my performance Long term as I'm committed to doing this fulltime for the rest of my life! I've also done a complete detox from distractions like Social Media, Gaming, Youtube etc.. for about 10 weeks hoping it'll help me to concentrate but i'm still struggling.. :( Just wondering how anyone elses experience with ADHD that's in this field. Thank you
6 Headshot Disasters To Avoid by Headshots-in-London • last post Oct 30th
Ok, let’s be honest headshot disasters are pretty common – more so than you’d think. I'm a headshot photographer in London and I talk to casting directors on a regular basis, and in that time I’ve heard about several headshot disasters that occur over and over again! In this article, I’m going to explain 6 headshot disasters to avoid and how doing so will improve your opportunities for more auditions and more work. I thought it would be a good idea to go over some of the most common headshot disasters here. 1. – Headshot Disaster no.1 – Your headshot doesn’t look like you. 2. – Headshot Disaster no.2 – Your headshot is a bank and bland. 3. – Headshot Disaster no.3 – Face acting / overacting. 4. – Headshot Disaster no.4 – Distractions – background, jewellery, clothing. 5. – Headshot Disaster no.5 – Too much comedy. 6. – Headshot Disaster no.6 – Too much sexuality. And as you read these disasters ask yourself these questions about your headshot; * Does my headshot look like me as I am now? * What’s the message my headshot is sending? * Could it be better, what can I improve? * Is your headshot dated, are your clothes, hairstyle and style of photography old-fashioned? * Am I connecting with the viewer, are my eyes alive? ### Headshot Disaster no.1 – Your headshot doesn’t look like you! [How's that for a toupé?](https://preview.redd.it/qsfomxb2jzw91.jpg?width=267&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0639304a33791424254ef8204139962de7976791) I’ve heard this time and time again, the number one complaint from casting directors is; when an actor walks into the audition room they don’t look like the headshot they submitted. Wow! Can you imagine that? What a waste of time, both your time and more importantly the time of the casting director and their team! A big no-no! Why do actors do it? Well, there can be many reasons from laziness in updating their headshot, to not being aware of how they look now. And, a real or more likely, imaginary concert about the way they look. I don’t look 30 anymore… and the resulting fear they’ll be no more opportunities anymore. What a load of rubbish, there are acting roles for every age! As a headshot photographer for almost 30 years, I’ve dealt with just about every possible insecurity known to men or women when shooting headshots. I’ve had men whose hair is thinning on top ask me to fill it in and give them a lush head of hair. Men and women who wanted to look younger, less haggard or less tired. I’ve had requests to remove double chins, wrinkles, bags, and scars, you name it and an actor has usually asked to have me ‘Photoshop it’. ### It’s not fare The wear and tear of everyday life has an effect on the body, late work nights, too many parties, excessive drinking and smoking all leave their marks on our faces – it’s who we are. We should be happy about the way we look, it reflects the lives we have lived. It’s all part of our very own characters and therefore our castability. One of my jobs as a headshot photographer is to advise my clients on how to achieve a successful headshot, sometimes that advice can be tough to hear. But it’s tough love – I want you to score more auditions and book more work. However, knowing who you are and accepting your look is key to a successful headshot and can sometimes be tough to accept. But when you do it opens new doors and opportunities. You should embrace who you are. Understanding who you are as an actor and accepting the roles you are suitable to play based on the way you look is a big step forward. Shooting headshots to suit those characters and those roles will ensure you are pitching yourself at the right type of roles. It’s also helping you to avoid some of the more common headshot disasters. Therefore roles you are more like to be asked to audition for. Make sure you avoid the wrath of a casting director by submitting a headshot that looks like you do, not your younger sister or brother. Look out for Headshot Disaster no.2 coming soon.