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Tips for Learning Lines Without Getting Stuck in a Delivery by Critical_Might_3423 • last post Nov 13th
The headline was hard to word- so here’s an elaboration on what I’m asking: When I read a script for the first time- my brain likes to lock how I read it/ heard it my head the first time. For example, I read one of my lines: “Oh, my goodness! It’s such a pleasure to meet you!” Now every time I read it or deliver it I struggle with not repeating it exactly the same way with the same tone and inflictions. This is a struggle because reading for the first time, I’m not familiar with the context or the characters relationships and motives. This also feels very much like how if you watch a performance of a play you tend to get that delivery stuck in your head. Does anyone have any tips for this? -Chronic Overthinking Actor Thanks!
Is this a realistic goal? by BackgroundTop7827 • last post Nov 13th
I live in the Bay Area, I’m 18, I have some experience of acting in school. I’ve always loved it but never had the support from family. I always dreamed of being the next black Panther or one of the first black spiderman, or even becoming a character in voice acting or a random dude that dies 5 minutes into a film. Always, ever since I was a kid. I just wanna try to see if I can make it and enjoy it.I’m currently school in sf for cc , i don’t rly like school but Ik it’s something I have to do. I also pursue in modeling. I’ve had mother agencies but I never got any job postings that fit the criteria lol. I have backstage and actors access but It feels like I never have time with work and school to pursue casting calls. I plan to move to sf next year since I commute now. When I move I want to really try to get myself out there, no matter how busy I can be. I’ll literally limit work and schedule times for school around acting. I know starting with backstage and actors access, but really don’t know how. How everything works haha. Once I move I want to start going to some casting calls. Realistically how can I make my dreams come true?
Has anybody leveled up agents / managers in their 30s? by dogsarecool1800 • last post Nov 13th
i'm just really afraid i'm going to be stuck reading for co-stars for many more years than I ever thought. and it was hard enough to even get here. I was pinned 7 times in the past year, i've had so many repeats from casting, 31 offices out of the 67 I've read for have given me repeats, all major offices. I've come close so many times to booking but I still haven't. It's really frustrating. I just had my 161st theatrical audition. but now I'm starting to fear that because I'm getting older, it will be harder to level up to better reps once I do finally get some credits under my belt. I know this is just a fear and there probably isn't any merit to it. but I can't help but feel this way. Can i ask, outside of finally booking some co-stars (and better roles after), for those that leveled up agents / managers as you were getting older... how did you do it? I'm in NYC, not LA, but I'd really like to get a reputable bi-coastal agent eventually, as well as a manager with more clout to get me seen for bigger roles, as well as reps I can actually have a personal relationship with, discuss strategy, and communicate more intimately on a more regular basis. People that I feel like are actually really invested in my success and aren't just throwing me against the wall like spaghetti with a bunch of other actors. i haven't been in a class in a long time because of finances, so I never even developed a network of people / got referrals from actors further along / teachers, all of my reps have been from cold emails and 1 referral, so I feel like the whole act in a good class around working actors thing will definitely produce results in terms of quality referrals once I can finally afford to put myself in those situations. But, outside of that, for those that walked a similar path, how did you level up reps?
Problems with jealousy and the ability to actively listen by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Nov 12th
Last night, we were having a KCACTF respondent for our college Shakespeare show. He praised the actor who played Don Pedro tremendously. And this made me jealous. He praised their ability to actively listen and he could see the gears turning in their head and that the energy they were giving out did not falter once. This is an actor who constantly is praised for their performances (which I admit, they ought to be because they’re so good), almost to the point where people kiss their ass. As someone who struggles with being confident in my skills and abilities (especially my listening skills as an actor because of my inattentive ADHD), this set me off down a little path of jealousy and insecurity. The actor who played Don Pedro has also been nominated for many Irene Ryan awards during their time here at my University, and they even won the Irene Ryan scholarship for the region our school is a part of. Meanwhile I have not been nominated once. Now I’m not saying they don’t deserve it, but it makes me feel like she is far more capable than I am at acting in general, and that her skills are far more developed than mine, which makes me feel jealous and insecure. (Granted her role was bigger than mine, so that may factor into it, but nevertheless). Now I know I shouldn’t compare myself to her. We are nothing alike, so we shouldn’t even be compared to one another. But I cannot help it. I cannot help but feel a large amount of insecurity whenever someone doesn’t praise or just glosses over my work with compliments in favor of praising another person’s acting. And I can’t help but feel bad for being insecure and jealous. How can I not let the praise of other actors get me down and feeling insecure about my own abilities and skills? How can I develop my ability and skill of actively listening more, despite listening being difficult for me?
Looking for androgynous queer voice actors for a animated series by Bebobster1998 • last post Nov 12th
Hello! I'm Bobby, and I'm working with my friend vsrstuff. we are in the early process of the making of an animatic series about a witch boy who spends his daily time doing small tasks for the human town and learn magic! As for now we are not looking to hire just yet, but we do want to start working on the list of people we would like to get back to later. The main character is a 14 year old trans boy (ftm), so we were hoping to find an androgynous voice, preferably the one of a queer person as well. Since the episodes will be under the 3 minute mark, we ware thinking about 20$ per script paid trough PayPal, though it's totally negotiable :> If this sounds like something that interests you feel free to contact us through vsrstuff's email: [vsrstuff2@gmail.com](mailto:vsrstuff2@gmail.com) Please include some of your work. And I believe this is it :> Thank you for reading this far and have a lovely day!
Is this normal? by FrogFuzzi • last post Nov 12th
So I was able to score an audition with a larger theatre company thanks to my one of my friends who is currently working with them. But basically an actor dropped out and they sent me sides to audition for them. They gave me 4 days to memorize a 9 page scene where my character does 3 monologues. I’m also in the midst of doing another play right now so I don’t have all the time right now. Does that sound like normal for an audition with a larger theatre company?
Help! I just moved to LA. How do I find an agent? by AmountEcstatic69 • last post Nov 12th
I just moved to LA a month ago. I have a decent reel. I just graduated with an MFA in Acting. I submitted myself on Talent Link through Actors Access, but only got one bite. The bite was Johnson Talent Agency. They asked me to submit an audition tape. I did that, but I think they passed. Are there other ways to find an agent or manager in this city?
Disabled Actors by Tihnk-Tihnk • last post Nov 12th
How to direct theater actors for great screen performances by Fun-Bother-4890 • last post Nov 12th
I'm a film director. This is a problem I've had time and time again. I try normally to cast actors that have screen/camera experience. But sometimes I just can't, and I end up with theater actors. They are great, but they always end up telegraphing their emotions and tactics, even when I point this out to them. Is there any tip or exercise anyone can suggest? Especially if you've dealt with this same problem successfully (from acting or directing perspective)
What happened to young actors that were in famous tv shows a while back? Why didn't they stay famous in todays world? by Wespo_Lopez2 • last post Nov 12th
EG - cast of The office, Friends. And maybe the cast of Stranger Things after it finishes.
Voice Actor Needed For Youtube Project by LibraryforAurora • last post Nov 12th
I am doing a project on youtube, very similar to an audio book. I'm looking for a voice actor of the other character, a young adult woman. Don't have a huge budget, I can pay 25 dollars per video/chapter. Each Chapter is about 20 lines-30 lines. I will send a link to part of the first chapter or "script". The character is sarcastic a little bit, cherry, smart? Sorry my first time doing something like this, if you need more information please dm me. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZtLNNbRxp8RHQZ2mBvHC2InmiGBrz3gf1nFff3Po-lE/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZtLNNbRxp8RHQZ2mBvHC2InmiGBrz3gf1nFff3Po-lE/edit?usp=sharing)
Looking for Youtube Channel Voice Actor by tabletop43 • last post Nov 11th
Hello, I'm looking for a voice actor like in the link below for a youtube channel, payment will be $30usd per script and scripts are usually 400/450 words long. Starting with 3 a week and then looking to do more. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlMgsIS-Paw&t=1s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlMgsIS-Paw&t=1s) Send me a sample of your voice please, if your voice doesn't fit what I'm asking for then please don't message. My discord is TheBox#8696
anyone know how to audition internationally? by Own_Faithlessness253 • last post Nov 11th
I love acting and i have since i was very young. i even have an acting course and i was in school drama club and did a play but unfortunately there isn’t almost any opportunity for child actors here and in my state the adult actors barely make money. i’m in india so the main industry in my country is Bollywood and it’s literally the most messed up industry and only nepotism runs it so only actors who have family connections to the industry are ever cast in any of their productions. Other people just get small roles and there’s sexual abuse, trafficking, etc. in that industry and many of the people get so poor because they don’t get roles, so that’s a really bad industry to get into . I’ve always wanted to act in hollywood (i know there are problems there too but it’s nothing compared to the industries here trust me) So how can i get international auditions? i know i can through some websites i even tried backstage but most of those auditions require u to be from a particular place. Are there any other websites or ways from which i can audition for like. european , canadian or US productions?
Showcase was like the X Factor - with multiple Simon Cowells by Ok_Spell_6971 • last post Nov 11th
Hi! I've been trying to get new rep and have done a three workshops where you could meet a single agent. They were kind, and one provided some constructive criticism about my audio. All very professional. However, I figured it would be a better idea to meet more agents at once, so I signed up to a 12 agent showcase (I'm sure many of you can guess which company). Holy sh\*t, I really did feel like I was on the X-Factor. Many were just NASTY. It felt like because their fellow agents could see them, they felt the need to show off with their critiques about my performance. I'm all for professional feedback, but some were quite cutting with their remarks and I felt that some of them were enjoying their moment of power a little too much. A few agents were really lovely, and for that I will always be grateful because boy, was that a horrible experience. I've done a few guest stars and multiple feature films (in another country), and I don't think I'm too bad an actor at all. However, despite trying to forget and keep my thick skin, my confidence has honestly been dented after that experience. It's like they had no empathy for someone having the guts to try hard and really put themselves out there in front of strangers. Has anyone had a similar experience at these showcases?
Does Casting Networks Shadow Ban or Rank? by seanny333 • last post Nov 11th
I regret to say that I flew out to do a job a couple of weeks ago and ended up with a dead phone and being locked out of my hotel(s) all night. To spare you the details, I did everything I could to navigate a delayed flight and a lost phone charger, but to no avail. Because of this, I couldn't report to set. After walking the streets all night, I finally found somewhere I could charge my phone. By then, it was too late. I couldn't even get a charge in time to let them know what was going on. I was so mortified and I know how this industry works, so I knew there was nothing I could say that would make it better; I ended up never contacting them about it. I booked them through Casting Networks and I'm wondering if there's some kind of ranking/rating system that actors get regarding their professionalism. Like, if I never report to set, could the people who cast me rate me poorly and hurt my chances of getting seen in future castings? Nothing like this has ever happened before and I anticipate learning from this and doing a better job of handling this kind of situation in the future. If there is some kind of shadow banning done by Casting Networks that affects actors' reputation, is there some way I can contact them to do damage control? I would hate for this experience to screw up my chances. TL;DR I screwed up a booking. Does CN have a system where actors can be rated that effectively makes their profiles more or less visible/attaches notes about them in submissions?
Cis actors applying for trans roles? by MaybeTooLost • last post Nov 11th
I was wondering what the general consensus is regarding cis actors applying for trans roles? Could a cis woman apply for the the role of a trans woman if there are no listed casting restrictions? If the script deals with the experience of being transgender, would it be disrespectful for a cis actor to apply as someone who doesn't have that experience?
Advice for actor playing a female role (I’m male) by Able_Value_9005 • last post Nov 11th
Hi everyone, I got cast as Daphne in “Sugar,” a musical at my college. It is based on the classic movie “Some Like It Hot” and I’m playing the Jack Lemmon character. I’ve studied the film many times, but it has been hard feeling comfortable dressed as a woman (the character is in drag most of the time). I want to do well, but it has been hard getting used to the wig, makeup, dress, high heels, bra, pantyhose, slip, nightgown, etc. I didn’t think I would struggle like this - good thing it is also a comedy - but it has been stressful. The guy playing Josephine seems so far ahead of me and it is a good thing the play doesn’t open until the spring. We just started this week. He’s so confident - even shaves his legs well. He and a few others have told me that I need to practice more being dressed as a woman and I will soon feel more confident as Daphne. While I’m not a Method actor, my roommate is rarely home at our apt. and wouldn’t care anyway. The director’s wife offered to give me an old dress (we’re the same size) that she is going to donate to charity anyway. I don’t really know the females in the cast. I also don’t know any female impersonators and my best female friend is a tomboy. Any advice that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. 1. Have any male actors out there played a female role? If yes, how did you get comfortable playing the part? 2. Ladies, any general acting advice and any advice getting used to the clothing, high heels, etc.? Thanks, everyone, for your assistance. I really appreciate it.
Actor call outs in Las Vegas, NV by hendersonwriter10 • last post Nov 11th
I am currently casting for a fiction audio podcast to be to be recorded locally in December. I am looking for 4 non-union actors of legal age. This is a paid gig $150/day. To apply, pls email to hendersonwriter10@gmail. In the email subject of your application, please indicate which character you are auditioning for. You can only audition for one. If you do not specify this, I will delete your application. No exceptions. Casting roles are as follows: - Older male character (50-60s) - Older female character (50-60s): must be able to deliver multi-roles. - Young male character (mid to late 20s) - Young female character (mid to late 20s) I appreciate your interest!
What casting sights do you recommend? by kennedydynasty • last post Nov 11th
I am not looking to become a serious actor, but I would really like to try out being an extra in films. I was on backstage but I don't want to pay for it if it is going to be mainly student films like I've seen. Are there any casting sights you recommend for just being an extra? I am in NYC and Boston area.
I have a VNS scar and I hate myself for it, do I still have acting possibilities by Creative-Diva-05 • last post Nov 11th
I want to be an actress/model. But I think I’m too ugly for it/will denied roles/jobs. For those who don’t know what VNS scars look like, there are two ((one by your heart (where the chip is) and the other on your neck (where the wire is)). The one by my heart is not noticeable but the one on my neck is (kind of). But it could easily be covered with makeup. I am more insecure about how the wire looks. Will I be denied jobs? What do you guys think? I’m not sure how to post a picture of it, but you can Google what the wire under the skin look like. I just really hate my body and don’t know if I can make it in the industry…