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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.
Ethnicity in Acting by Puzzleheaded_Fly2948 • last post Sep 24th
I am technically south asian, but I could pass for hispanic, middle eastern, or ethnically ambiguous. My question is, can I only apply for roles that need south asian actors? Can I apply for other ethnicities as long as I can look like I belong to that ethnicity? Right now I am only applying for backstage/actor's access auditions. But someday if I get an agent, will they be able to submit me for other ethnicities?
Advice by snoo-8762776 • last post Sep 23rd
Excuse my English and if I’m repeating myself. I recently lost a lead role for another actress and today I saw by accident who the producers picked for the role (was scrolling through instagram, saw a post from the director). I know I can’t deal with instagram and shit like that, so I just deleted the app again. But I can’t help to compare myself. The actress they pick is literally what people call perfect. Blonde, beautiful, blue eyes, funny, popular on social media, 2M followers, skinny. I’m here now looking for honest advice on how to stop comparing myself because I feel like I’m my worst enemy ever. I just cried for an hour straight and I’m here now saying that i could never ever compare myself to people like that because I’m ugly, a bad actress, etc. that’s it. I’d really appreciate advices on this. Thank you
This never made sense? by cryoncue • last post Sep 23rd
Over the years I’ve heard a few acting teachers and actors say … You ONLY use technique when things aren’t working.
Jobs Hiring actors to give “testimonials” by UpstairsCantaloupe53 • last post Sep 23rd
Why can companies get away with this? I initially thought they needed actors to play the part of actual/real customers who have given actual testimonial but were just too shy to appear on camera so they’re hiring actors to say their lines….but no it turns out they just want you to completely fake a testimonial saying how great their company is and this and that, then they pay you $50. It just seems so wrong but they post the job as if it’s completely normal and ok?
Music Video Actors Needed by evapole684 • last post Sep 23rd
Hi I have a lead on a music video needing actors in Chicago. The artist is Charles Jenkins - he has over a 5 billion Spotify streams - former pastor / inspirational singer - it’s an aspirational wholesome “we can do anything together” dance house track. The shoot is today and we need a lead female for the role. Is anyone available?
Advice on agent sitch needed… by Splashdown119 • last post Sep 23rd
So - I’ve been asking everyone I know but I think maybe hearing it from a bunch of internet strangers may be the final push I need… UK based actor here, and I’ve been with my agent for a couple of years, since just before the pandemic. In that time the only jobs I have booked have been a couple of voice acting gigs (initially through the agent, and then the director kept wanting me back for other projects, including one Netflix dub), and nothing else. However, my agent is VERY much not a VO agent. I’ve had a few other VO auditions through her, but none of any particular note. In addition, I don’t get that many self tapes for other projects, and those that I do get are mainly commercials. Well paid, sure, but if I don’t book them, which I don’t… I’ve talked with her about keeping her as my main agent, and looking for specific VO representation, but in my contract with her any other work I get paid for I still pay her a share. So my question, Reddit, is do I try and go for VO representation regardless, or search for new rep altogether? I know the previous paragraphs scream “Yes!”, but I haven’t really got much going for me otherwise at the moment, and I’m a white man in my 20s - and there are a lot of us out there, which my mind tells me that my search will be fruitless… Feeling a bit hopeless, tbh…
auditioning advice for musical by madeline_rivers • last post Sep 23rd
2 months ago I heard about auditions for the musical Oliver! about 2 hours from my house. I got so excited. Finally a role that actually FIT me! Fast forward one month, I'm at callbacks. I get pretty confident because I feel that I'm a little better than the other Olivers. The director sits everyone down and says "listen... We don't have an Oliver...". I was so upset. Was I not good enough? At the end I stayed back to talk to him. He said that they want to wait and see if someone else pops up, and to come to rehearsals as a pickpocket for now (an extra). Every rehearsal I felt like I was being tested. Every song, every scene. Theatre needs a certain amount of confidence on stage and the mental toll this took on me made it very hard. At the end of each rehearsal I would stay back and ask if I got the part. He would say "we'll let you know next rehearsal"... Fast forward three weeks another girl comes in and gets the part. He tells me I would play dodger. It's not that dodger is a terrible role, but I had my heart set on oliver. As an actor, I've been rejected before, but this was different. I felt perfect for the role. I had been working so hard for 2 months just to get it and then some other girl just waltz's in and takes it?!? I was devistated. Some members of the cast texted me asking if I was ok. They too thought I would get the part. The thing is that I really like being there. Acting and singing with the other castmates. being on stage. The assistant director even texted me saying that I'm a good actor, and that dodger's a good role. But he doesn't have fight scenes. He doesn't have his own song. Just... seeing that other girl play Oliver instead of me drives me crazy. What do I do? Do I just play dodger? Do I play hard to get? Do I leave this whole thing all together? Is this even normal? Ps sorry for it being so long