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Weird Journey so far. (NO COMPLAINTS!) Any input by ImCoreyT • last post Sep 26th
I have a facial difference and have been posting videos on tiktok for about a year and a half to two years about myself, my facial difference, and my opinions and daily life stuff to inspire others not to judge a book by its cover. Then as of about six months ago, I added a new category to my videos...Acting duets and voice acting duets...Why you ask? Well initially people see me and they notice my facial difference and THEN SECOND my energy and everything else positive people claim when they first meet me. Since starting TikTok I have been sought out for a few reality shows and then a fully produced featured movie for two roles. After I did one role they called me back for another one as well. I told myself...hmm maybe I don't suck. I had wanted to be an actor growing up (specifically a soap or romance/romcom actor) but figured a guy with a facial difference wouldn't go far in Hollywood...but now I have a shot. Following doing my small scenes in the movie I signed up on backstage and IMDB pro and within a day someone wanted me for a part in their indy film. I had headshots done but having more done in a few weeks by someone else. who is also going to help me with a reel. He says I can act a few scenes out I asked if thats a thing. lol I thought a reel was, clips from various projects you have been in. So I am trying to understand self tapes...Like do I just do scenes from movies or something lol (half kidding. ) Also on my list if things I have done. 1. did well in extra role in big movie. 2. got offered second bigger role in said movie. 3. signed up on backstage 4. Signed up for IMDB pro. 5. landed indy role 6. got headshots done...and 7... Because of my facial deformity and my life in general I feel like I'd be a publicist's dream for many reasons or a talk shows dream...or a morning news show...reality show, etc. While I wait for my projects to come out to get my reels from them and have more to go on as far as my acting...is THIS where self tapes come in? I am going in this a weird way but am trying to figure out what more I can do to keep things going. What would should I do next? Would these "Self tapes" be next? Can someone sorta elaborate on them a little? Any tips appreciated.
1-on-1 Acting Teachers in Toronto by GetGreenGetBaked • last post Sep 26th
For those actors in Toronto (but can be from anywhere), is there a highly rated acting teacher that provides 1-on-1 instruction?
Is there much of an acting community in Nevada? by _99Percent • last post Sep 26th
Originally I was going to move closer to Los Angeles for acting (right now I live about 2 hours from LA) but now im looking to move to Las Vegas for cheaper housing very soon. I’m very green but still want to pursue acting along with any PA work even though I’m moving farther from a major market. So will I still find good resources, communities of filmmakers and most importantly, acting classes in Las Vegas? I’d like to hear from any actors or filmmakers living in Las Vegas.
How should an audition reader deliver the lines? by An-Actual-Vampire1 • last post Sep 26th
Basically the title. I have a non-actor friend helping me be a reader for a scene. In the scene, I scare her so she is angry at me. Should the lines be delivered in a neutral tone or actually sound angry? I want to make sure it's as professional as possible.
Dream Plan opinions by mumpickmeupiamscared • last post Sep 25th
I just turned 17 and I recently realized that I want to be an actor. I did some acting classes as a preteen and I was on a couple plays but now I know this is my way. I live in Italy but I’m currently on my exchange year in LA (chose la just for this reason). Next week I’m starting acting classes at Margie Haber acting studio here and I’m so excited. (opinions/experiences on the studio?) Right now I’m planning every step to take to achieve my dream and I just can’t get it out of my brain. I think about acting when I wake up every day and before going to sleep. Now, I’m getting back to Italy in Dicember and I want to do how much I can do. It’s still a super competitive market, but I think it’s way less competitive than here and the us in general, I know I have to start there. I’d like to go on auditions for short films/commercials in my small region and possibly do acting classes over there too. I’m planning december-september auditions and september-june acting classes with aiditions possibly. (after june I finish high school) Now, after school I’m planning to go to Rome, as it’s the biggest city in Italy for these things. Do you think I should try and get into one of the really big three years acting academies in Rome? They would give me a degree in acting (useless) and it’s really difficult to get in. Or should I just start doing auditions over there and get an agent asap? I think the latter would be better, as I have more possibility to work. Getting in the crazy good schools means no auditions/contracts by rule of the schools. But I don’t know if just two/three acting classes would be enough on my resumè… Do you think it’s a good plan? Tips very much accepted, hope my dream can come true…
LAMDA MFA? by NancyFromTheCraft19 • last post Sep 25th
I read another post saying that LAMDA totally abandons the MFA program students, and that staff see them mostly as a cash cow because of how much international students pay for that program. (I'm from the US and would pay more $). So I wanted to ask if anyone has info on if the MFA at Lamda is worth it? I have already joined Sag in the US, so I'm not new, and would largely be using the MFA to get good reps, leave with a great reel, and make actor friends, if I'm being honest. Any info is appreciated, thank you :) Also does anyone know if London agents will take on an American if they graduated from LAMDA?
Last Minute Scheduling Changes with Survival Jobs by GeoffreyOliver • last post Sep 25th
I’m a working actor that recently moved to Atlanta from Richmond VA, but I’ve always relied on survival jobs to keep the lights on, and I keep running into issues when it comes to them working around my schedule. When I was still working at a movie theater, I booked a major speaking part in a cable docudrama series… the day before I was supposed to be on set. Of course I was scheduled to work the next day, and promptly let an assistant manager know. He seemed fine with it, but told me to call the GM the next day to remind him. While I was on set, I do just that only to be shouted at by this man (and I quote), “Geoffrey, if you want to be a movie star, what does that do for me here?” A few months later, I ran into issues again on a Showtime miniseries when I was cast on set (when I was doing background) to work as a photo double for one of the leads that had fallen ill. In short, it was an amazing opportunity for the next couple weeks that paid extremely well, and I even became SAG-E,, but I once again had issues with this movie theater job, especially since the production kept extending the time I’d be needed. One day, I simply had to call out and the GM threatened to write me up. I later moved onto working a better job at Lowe’s during the pandemic. Once production started again, I booked a webseries that needed me on various random days throughout 5 months of shooting. My supervisor (an assistant manager) actually gave me his personal phone number and let me text him whenever something came up, and he was always happy to change my schedule at any time, as long as I kept him in the know (it helped that I was working in a team unloading freight, and didn’t always have to have to be covered by another person). I had a second small job as a grocery store cashier that was similarly accommodating most of the time. But then I moved here and transferred to another Lowe’s, and it’s been a struggle balancing my acting with work. I told absolutely everyone what I do and why I moved here, and they all seem happy for me. But then I booked featured background work on this movie that pays very well, and the schedule is constantly changing. I can already tell the HR lady here is a bit stressed about it, and just today after two days switched at the eleventh hour, a head cashier suggested I put my two weeks in if this is my “real career,” not understanding that I need money in between gigs. My roommate is also an actor, and waits tables 4 nights a week at a very expensive restaurant for excellent money, but he also has to deal with this issue. He booked a print ad the day before it was supposed to happen, and was very worried that he wasn’t going to make his shift. I asked him what would happen if he booked something for a scheduled shift, and he said he would have to pray to get it covered or risk being fired. So… how do you all deal with all of this? I know it depends on the job, but it’s something that’s caused me a great deal of anxiety.
Q about efficiency of online classes by Jedi_Jitsu • last post Sep 25th
Hey everyone, I'm sure this Q has been asked before, which I tried to find but couldn't, so apologies for the repeat if so. I'm a combat (spact) / stunt actor but I want to learn screen acting more to apply for roles. The nearest acting school / class to me is 4 hours away and I was wondering if taking online classes would be a good substitute for learning techniques and better my skillet? I know anything is better than nothing, but I'm curious if one can genuinely build a strong skill set via this route. Thanks :)
How affordable is studying acting in USA? by kops182 • last post Sep 25th
I'm from SA and here we don't have a cinema industry per se, so getting into acting beyond as hobby and experimentation is hard. The refined acting school are too expensive and working in cinema/TV may prove a really almost impossible task to burst the bubble and get a space. So since USA has the biggest industry worldwide, I was wondering how is it affordable to get into a good school there? I see there a lot more options, but a few schools I was looking up seem to be so expansive from a foreigner perspective. The nycda must be a wonderful experience, but how hard you guys see it to get into it 'cause of money? I do get the sense that even if there a lot of courses, it seems to me that actors kind of pass them and go directly to get a agent or get into a agency and starting to apply to roles. I mean, this happens a lot around here too, but since the options to studying are so more, I also wonder how this hinder the process there, a place where you can choose so many ways to learn acting.
How Do You Find Monologues That Fit Your Type? by BlackberryMacaron • last post Sep 25th
For the most part I just use google and youtube to find monolouges, just wondering if there is a better way that more experienced actors have found (I'm still pretty new to the game).
[PAID] In need of a female voice actress for a voice over. Budget is $120 by starofodin • last post Sep 24th
The job is performing a battle rap verse, impersonating Toph from Avatar The last Airbender. The word count is about 570. It also requires me to be able to use your voice for monetization. Please provide me with your demos! Thank you!
IAMA Film/TV Actress AMA! by SecretActorGirl • last post Sep 24th
I have been in 4 film/tv shows * 1 major Hollywood film * 1 UK film * 1 Hulu show * Currently filming a Netflix show Ask me anything :)
The "What is The Method?" Quiz - How Well Will You Do? by FiremanTodd • last post Sep 24th
Several recent articles about The Method -- mostly in Variety -- don't seem to have a clue what Method really is. The acting we see from the likes of Jeremy Strong, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Jared Leto, for example, is certainly great, but it's not Method acting. Actors who do the Method correctly are Bradley Cooper, Al Pacino, and Robert De Niro just to name a very few. But I'm curious if the misunderstanding of The Method extends to most actors. So, with that in mind, here's a short quiz to test your knowledge. 1. True or false, is staying in character during the entire shoot of a movie a must? 2. Finish the sentence: Sense memory A) trains the instrument to respond to imaginary circumstances B) is used to find long forgotten memories C) is a term that is mistakenly used for affective memory, D) used as a way for an actor to recall experiences of things that he or she has done in preparation of a scene such as eating live octopus or getting frostbite or E) none of the above. 3. True or false, giving up sex for six months before shooting a movie as Andrew Garfield recently did, was often discussed by Stanislavsky, Stella Adler, and Lee Strasberg. 4. Finish the sentence: The Method is A) a way to create situations in daily life that can be used in a scene B) is a conscious approach to free the unconscious C) is used as a way to train an actor's willpower and focus or D) the way to immerse yourself in the character, so you become the character. 5. Finish the sentence: Speaking out A) is the only way to help an actor with particularizations, substitution, and personalization B) is the same thing as subtext C) ...the inner monologue is the actor’s awareness of the actor D) is speaking the character's subtext E) ...should never be done when acting.
Question from Outsider - is Living in LA; NYC; or Atlanta; ETC Necessary anymore? by agenthaywood • last post Sep 24th
First off, not an actor or aspiring actor. Honestly no desire to be one. This is just something that I question with the extreme ease of access to record yourself in today's world. Is it still a necessity for the up and comers to pack up and move to Los Angeles or New York City or Atlanta or Toronto for the footwork anymore? I see the list of websites this subreddit has for auditioning and with the fact that everyone has a camera now, does it really make sense to uproot your life and move to these cities anymore? I'm sure once you're a "working"\* actor or you've "made it"\*\* it might make sense to use long-term hotels or furnished apartments for periods of the year, but I don't see the current reason to move to these cities unless acting actually still uses the "footwork" method everyone was taught for getting jobs before you realize not one hiring manager wants to see your face in the middle of the day, just apply online. \* - working as in you are in a steady stream of acting work and able to live off of the wages you earn there without supplemental income. \*\* - made it as in you don't really audition anymore, you and your agents just go over scripts and salaries and decide which projects to undertake a la Chris Evans or Scarlett Johansson vs say Florence Pugh or Hailee Steinfeld who might still get asked to audition here and there despite their Marvel productions and award nominations.
Need an acting agent by ImTheRealMonkey • last post Sep 24th
male actor here. does anyone know where or how to find an acting agent I have been looking for awhile but cant find an agency. any tips are great
Black Friday Shopping List Part 2 by Failed2launch • last post Sep 24th
This is a continuation of the previous post. (https://www.reddit.com/r/VoiceActing/comments/xjjgiw/black_friday_shopping_list_part_1/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share) This is focused on what deal to look out for, for the voice actor on the go. You either stay in hotels for your day job, or just live in a noisy area and have to drive in your car to someplace quiet to record. This post will focus on the environment, specifically your portable booth (or not) situation. What would be the best choice to look out for a deal? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/xn4ewi)
Cash Pay at Non Union Job so How do I join SAG Union by Fair_Guy1 • last post Sep 24th
https://i.imgur.com/cnO4eQ9.jpg Hello I'm an upcoming artist and I want to join the actress Union and on the side website it said that you need to have 3 days worth of non-union work and I was able to land a gig which allowed me 5 days worth of non-union work but they're paying me in cash at the end of the day 100 dollars a day at the end of the work. On the side website that it said it will verify our work at a non-union play by our pay receipts but these people are not giving me any parasites is there another way to show that I did 5 days worth of non-union work to join the union. Few Notes: Working in New York Long island Area Act is in New London Connecticut going there because it's my first gig as background artist and hopefully it will make my reel. Image uploaded to show that payment is going to be in cash. Thank you for your advice all.
Lost my Way by WithoutSanity • last post Sep 24th
The title may sound a little off-putting but mostly this is for advice. I do want to become an Actor. I’ve putting in a lot of effort in school(Senior Now) ) but it’s time for me to decide what to do after highschool. Although I do believe that Acting will workout, in case it doesn’t I’d plan on going to Trade School. On to the topic at hand, I understand that I need connections and money however since am poor. Well I wouldn’t say poor but I’m not that well off. I’d hoped to go to college just for the experience and build up connections and do maybe student films but It’s a lot on my plate. Here are the options I’ve considered after highschool. Option 1: Community College (preferably Online Classes) Then University (HOPEFULLY with financial aid)while maintaining Working so I can afford things like Backstage Subscriptions and whatnot Option 2: Possibly an affordable Drama School While Working Trade School P.S. I understand that my options may be considered “grim” and that I may not be able to handle the workload but I just don’t know what other options I have. I don’t really have a plan on what to do after highschool in order to become an actor…So this brings me to the question that begs for the advice: What do I do? How do I get started? (I may delete this post after a while)
I'm afraid I behaved unprofessionally in rehearsal by accident.... what are the consequences? by EvilChesire • last post Sep 24th
I am currently in rehearsal for my 1st Equity show in NYC (technically an Equity showcase, but it's my first time in an Equity cast) and I am super stoked, but also really scared of accidentally behaving in a way that could leave a bad impression. I have autism and sometimes it is hard for me to see how I come across to other people. I can't stop replaying the moments in my head that I'm afraid might have made me look bad. Today, the dance soloists were learning their steps with the music and everyone else was given down time. I was chatting with a buddy on the other side of the room by the water cooler, and the director told us to keep our voices down. I'm super embarrassed. I thought I was far enough away and I didn't know how loud I sounded. When we were transitioning from one scene to the other and getting set up, I mentioned to one of my fellow ensemble actors how this weird guy I know is blowing up my phone with text messages. In hindsight, I realize I shouldn't have mentioned something from my personal life during rehearsal hours. I am taking an antibiotic right now which is unfortunately causing me lots of bowel discomfort. A couple times today, I found myself having to rush off to the bathroom at inopportune times during rehearsal. I apologized and explained the situation to the director, and she told me to just let her know next time that happens. I have a small role in the show (about 25 lines). We are still on book and this week, there have been a few times when I missed lines. Tonight, the director took away a couple of my solos in the musical numbers and distributed them to other ensemble members. However, she also gave me a little bit more dialogue. I definitely regret all these moments and am totally cringing as I write them down. I'm really worried about how my reputation might be impacted. Are any of them seriously bad enough for them to not rehire me again?
Need help on Agent. by phillipby11 • last post Sep 24th
Hi. I am relatively new to acting with minor experience but a quite a little bit of knowledge. Anybody with IMDB Pro can you look up “Icon studio dallas”? I am close to signing onto their agency, however I want some opinions and insight. I met the agent at a modeling audition and he has an actors access , casting network etc. How can I verify it’s actually legit. They have prices which are average for what i’ve seen like $300 for a photo shoot etc. Can anyone give me insight or knowledge on this agency? Thanks.