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Has RP English gone out of style? by bishophobbledehoy • last post Jul 27th
I'm a Canadian actor recently moved to London and I'm looking into working on an accent to add to my natural Canadian and Standard American. It seems like Received Pronounciation has gone out of fashion as an accent for actors and I've heard people say that productions are looking for something more in line with how people really sound. So now I've run into the problem that there's about a billion different accents in London alone and I have no idea where to start. Is Estuary English the one that is generally accepted as "Standard British" in terms of acting accents? Is there even such a thing as Standard British? In addition, I'd love any word of mouth recommendations for people's favourite dialect coaches! Zoom is fine but I'd prefer face to face. Thanks everybody!
Struggling to get emotionally attached to films by monsow • last post Jul 27th
I'm finding that I can't seem to focus and enjoy films, as I tend to constantly analyse the acting. I have a hard time separating the actor from the character. Does anyone have any advice on how to let go of noticing the acting, and just enjoy the film?
Online courses? by dtrres • last post Jul 27th
So I’m still pretty new to the industry and before I go out for auditions/agents I want to get as much training as I can to really know what I’m doing and be as prepared as I can be. I’ve taken 2 classes before and they’ve all been great but they are scene study focused. I kept hearing about Meisner and Chekhov throughout the classes and I think it would greatly benefit me to do a dive into their techniques. My question is: are there any good online courses I could take? My schedule is pretty tight right now so online is the most flexible for me. Even books you’d recommend for me? (Meisner/Chekhov related or anything for a beginner actor) Thank you all in advance!
Messed up eyeline on self-tape by TerribleBanana4466 • last post Jul 27th
I recently got an in-person reader to help me out with my auditions, but she’s been standing a bit too far off the camera. I never noticed it initially or realized that my eyeline should be as close to the camera as possible (I’m a new actor who just got an agent), but now I’m wondering whether my bad eyeline has “disqualified” me from all the self-tapes I submitted this month?
Agent submits all my self tapes late by TerribleBanana4466 • last post Jul 27th
Whenever it says that my agent has submitted a self tape, it shows all of them submitted as a few hours after the stated deadline on Actor’s Access. Is the deadline I’m seeing a soft deadline on the part of my agent, am I submitting my tapes with too little of room to spare, or is my agent just submitting tapes late? Does this mean that my tapes will not be watched?
What does it mean when an actor enjoyed reading your script, but doesn't feel the role is right fit? by SwimGood22 • last post Jul 27th
Hey all - I've been speaking to a manager about locking a celebrity from one of the biggest shows out there right now and she said that her talent "Enjoyed the read, but doesn't think she is the right fit for the role, but wishes me and the rest of the team best of luck with the film and can't wait to see the final product." ​ Does that mean the character I wrote is weak? Does it mean the material is bad? As a director I'm just trying to work through if I need to go back into the story and adjust.
Sydney Sweeney interview - worth a read! by lmw1496 • last post Jul 27th
I recently came across an interview with Sydney Sweeney that I found really interesting. While there's obviously more to her story and a lot that hasn't been said, I still appreciate her transparency about what she goes through even as a highly sought-out actor. I guess I assume that name actors have it made, so it's refreshing to hear that that's not always the case. Or rather, they still have to hustle and face unique challenges of their own (although to be the lead on an HBO show and have all these opportunities would be pretty freaking great). [https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/sydney-sweeney-fame-emmys-euphoria-the-white-lotus-1235186681/?fbclid=IwAR0DEQ5Hakto1FHHPypJKu15haYPvHSKGJU3Kv0IOP19JrW2NPD1Ht055tA](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/sydney-sweeney-fame-emmys-euphoria-the-white-lotus-1235186681/?fbclid=IwAR0DEQ5Hakto1FHHPypJKu15haYPvHSKGJU3Kv0IOP19JrW2NPD1Ht055tA) Some points that stood out to me: “I had no idea getting into this industry how many people have connections. I started from ground zero, and I know how fucking hard it is. Now I see how someone can just walk in a door, and I’m like, ‘I worked my fucking ass off for 10 years for this.’ ” “If I wanted to take a six-month break, I don’t have income to cover that \[...\] They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals. The established stars still get paid, but I have to give 5 percent to my lawyer, 10 percent to my agents, 3 percent or something like that to my business manager. I have to pay my publicist every month, and that’s more than my mortgage.”
To any CD’s out there, is there anything that can make an actor instantly unconsidered for a role? by TerribleBanana4466 • last post Jul 27th
I’ve always wondered whether there could be pet peeves or industry “no-no’s” in the age of self-taping that could make a self-tape instantly sent to the trash. For example: 1. accidentally glancing at the camera once and breaking proper eyeline 2. Too much eye-twitching or eye ticks like looking up 3. Not having lines fully memorized and looking at script 4. Tapes submitted late 5. Lack of another reader reading you lines 6. Bad eyeline that obstructs face Which are these are “not ideal” vs an “instant no”?
is it possible to get cast for a huge role with little to no experince / connections? by knkkskknk • last post Jul 27th
I've read article before about "new unknown actor star" but upon looking them up I find either their uncle was a legendary actor (connections) or they went to some prestigious performing arts school (experince) Are there any truly known people who got casted with no experince / connections? Say like someone who started learning for a year and auditioned for the role. I'm talking about big roles like LoTR / Star Wars / GoT etcs. Doesn't have to be fantasy, I'm just curious...
Casting Websites (Northern Ireland) by Popular-Cartoonist73 • last post Jul 27th
Hey everyone! So Im from Northern Ireland and im quite stuck in terms of which casting website I should/can use as an actor in NI. I am not sure whether fishpond.ie is only for Republic of Ireland or it allows Northern Irish on there too. Then theres ones for the UK like spotlight and mandy but I went on there and theres basically 0 jobs in NI. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Any advice for side jobs that work well with high anxiety? by Silvervioletflame • last post Jul 26th
I’m an Actress and Creative Writer living in NYC and I’m having a hard time find a job that is low stress. I have put my hat in so many different jobs like: customer service, desk receptionist, life coaching, etc. I’m finding it hard to find stable income because my anxiety gets really high in jobs in which require too much work for little pay (minimum wage) or feeling crazy working 5 days a week from 9-5 pm. I’ve been looking into freelance writing ( copy and content writing) but I am worried that it will be very inconsistent. Would love help on any jobs or fields that are entry level and have live-able pay & ideally remote.I have experience in social media, writing, and content creation. Not sure what’s out there that doesn’t require being an entrepreneur at this point
At what point would you feel comfortable joining an agency like Paradigm, Buckwald, CESD, A3? by mylovelifeisamess • last post Jul 26th
Posting for a friend who got an offer from an agency on that tier since he doesn't have reddit and I've only worked production so I can't help him: They have huge rosters, at what point would you sign and not feel like you'd disappear in the thousands of actors they have? I have 4 co-stars and 1 guest star--is that something that makes me competitive enough within the agency or would staying with my boutique agency (which isn't getting me into series regular/recurring guest star rooms) for the meantime be best?
Decided to compare my 2010 & 2021 voice acting as an old man, by breaking down the differences of when I started vs now as a voice actor. by SonGoshuaku • last post Jul 26th
Feeling a bit envious by Strange_Clothes_4382 • last post Jul 26th
Can someone give me an ego check or something? I’ve been comparing myself with other successful people on social media, and took Instagram off my phone because of it. I’ve always liked acting and the process of filming, whether that be a small or big production. But the industry is so inconsistent, I couldn’t make this a full time commitment. However, I get super jealous of the people that do make it pretty big. Not like Michael Jackson once in a lifetime big, but like I’ve seen locals like Aaron Rodgers, and amazing actors like Andrew Garfield, or even Sydney Sweeney who got nominated for an Emmy. I’m not necessarily envious of their fame, but more of the fact that they got lucky enough to work with the biggest companies in the world. And especially for a lot of young people that breaking through are my age, it makes me wish I was successful as them. I think it’d be so cool to just experience that, and to be able to have a job that you love in that industry. It’s always been a dream of mine. I know these people do it not for the fame or because they expect to get big, but obviously regardless of what you say, your ultimate goal is to be where they are. I’m fortunate enough to go to university and study to get a good paying job. But I guess I just feel envious and that if I had time and money to pursue acting, it’s always that “what if”. What if that could be me. It’s a feeling I’m getting deep down, but I also know it’s basically impossible. I guess I just don’t feel like I’ve accomplished much because they’ve accomplished such big things.
super lazy please help me find a new mic by poop_dookie • last post Jul 26th
hi! I'm a casual voice actor on casting call club. i have a moano condenser mic from amazon, but it doesn't take loud noises very and has random spikes here and there, and i was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for a new microphone. my budget is about 100$- 300$. I'm looking for something that i can basically scream into with good quality and something with relatively crisp audio. preferably something I can get on Amazon, but if not that's ok. i also dont know anything about microphones, but i need something to connect to my computer. (usb)
How to get a better agent? by preguntaporfavor33 • last post Jul 26th
its been a slow climb. many years invested into this now, from student films to getting a couple tv/film auditions a year, to now about 1-2 a week, having now read for 65 different major casting offices, 1 CD i've read for 14 times, a bunch at 5/6/7, many at 3, and many at 2, something like 140 tapes for tv/film in the past 18 months, 60% network tv co-star, 15% guest-star, 5% recurring, 5% supporting in feature films, 5% leads in major feature films, 5% series regulars in tv, 5% VO/video game. A couple call backs and 6 pins, most of which in the last year, most for network co-star, couple for small supporting in film. I used to help a guy from Yale, aka help him rehearse for his auditions, not mine, that read multiple times a day, like would go do a series regular in person, then tape a supporting for a film, while narrating an audio book, all in 1 day. If i had to guess probably 10 ish - 20ish tapes a week. Was repped by Buchwald at the time. Was also hispanic, if you believe that contributes to anything. he was also a really talented actor that put a shit ton of work into each audition, i like to believe that was the most important part. This was a couple years ago. Having had my experience, over the course of many years now, I just feel like i'm never going to get anywhere until I get a better, more reputable agent. I've read statistics like it takes 150-200 tapes for 1 booking, that seems really insane, but considering i'm at 140, i'm starting to take that a lot more serioulsy and it's very sobering. i can't possibily fathom having to go at this pace for like the next 5 years. that feels beyond masochastic, and such a ridiculous opportunity cost / sacrifice from a business perspective. It's like being a 3rd class actor, getting so few auditions. How can I get a better rep at this point? I feel like I've read for enough CDs and gotten repeats from some very big time ones and that should justify getting a better agent? I mean the experience of having a good rep and reading multiple times a week is just night and day compared to 1-2x a week. Just night a day. it's almost a joke, like how is anybody supposed to build a career with so few auditions? it just doesn't make sense to me. Anyway, for those of you who leveled up, how did you do it? I was recently accepted into a master class scene study with a very reputable teacher in LA, so I was flattered, as it will be my first time in a master class surrounded by (hopefully) very experienced and talented actors, so my heart gets butterflys for that. but otherwise I'm depressed to be perfectly frank. i don't know what else to do and can't help but feel like the showcases from the top college programs are really the only gateway to a showcase with top tier repts, and otherwise you're just screwed unless you grind for 20 years and somehow get lucky enough to book a series regular without one and then get poached by one. and as far as hustle, i do as much as humanly possibly for being a poor person. i have NEVER found a job, even waiting tables, that is A) makes enough money to afford rent in the major cities / food / AND the acting classes and all the things, and B) flexible enough to not only commit to all the things, like certain weekly classes, but also to switch around shifts for the random student/short film booking or self produced project. Maybe i just have terrible luck with bosses/managers but with the cost of living in LA or NYC / attitude of most businesses, doing things like unpaid theatre or any theatre / anything that basically pays less than a broadway contract, has been simply unfeasible for me, and it almost feels like a big joke that I'm not in on that any other actor whatsoever, outside of the super rich, are able to hustle and juggle all those things or have some magical survival job that allows one to do all those hustle things. so I've had to be very picky and choosy about that stuff, all while still basically living in poverty. blah. can anybody give me encouragement? thanks a bunch. this journey is so much harder than I ever expected it to be in a million years and honestly sometimes I feel utterly delusional putting my all into this, which i know it requires.
This one stings by Significant_Ant_2607 • last post Jul 26th
I’ve never seriously tried to be a professional actor. That was a dream I had a long time ago, but never had the financial resources to commit to it, so I moved on with my life. When the acting itch would strike, I’d do a local community theater production, get a major role in it, and have an absolute blast. I had zero delusions that I was destined for something better. I was 100% happy acting for free in local shows, and still having the time and energy for my wife, my daughter, and my high-paying day job. Let other people deal with the stress and rejection of “real” auditions, I was perfectly happy volunteering my services for free in the musicals that I loved doing. But this morning, for the first time since 1996, I was outright rejected for a community theater show I’d auditioned for. I’d hoped for one of the starring roles, but I didn’t even get offered a background/chorus role. Rejection is a big part of acting, I know it — but usually, it’s reserved for the people who are trying to get paid! Ha. I was volunteering, for free, and I still wasn’t good enough. I’ll be fine. I have plenty of other good things in my life. But local community theater is where I’ve always gone for validation, and this is the first time it’s rejected me in more than 25 years. Just letting it sting for awhile.
Who is the voice actor for the Skeleton in "Everything That Will Kill You... From A to Z"? by DexterBrooks • last post Jul 26th
Can't find him credited anywhere but his voice is really cool. Link: https://youtu.be/WPz9Fcvb1II
Add to the List: who is an actor, director, cinematographer, etc.. that you feel anyone in this industry should know. by connectionsqt • last post Jul 26th
Add a name and what they are best known for so we can create a list of the greats. These are the people that you should know if you are pursuing a career in The entertainment/acting industry.
School vs Career? by Athena_07_ • last post Jul 26th
What is the best education for a teenage actress? I have a choice between my local public school or a magnet school with Academies according to what you want to pursue (I want to be in acting, especially film, and they do theater), and I'm trying to find what will be best for my career. For the local, I'll have easier but good classes as I'm a great student in my opinion, and a lighter work load, and will have enough free time to work on auditions, do acting classes on my own time, and explore more of my passions. But at the magnet school, there are teachers specificly for the program who help with learning monologs, and tell you about classes outside of school you can attend, and as mentioned there are classes focused on theater (one period, but there's other bits a pieces that I'll be exposed to, as theirs a different class under the academy each trimester). The academy school is VERY stressful, and very big on college prep, with little free time on school nights to do anything other than study, but I feel like I might get opportunities here that I may never get again. (for a little more context, the academy school is a one opportunity only, if I don't go or drop out, I'm never allowed back). I do struggle with stress and anxiety, and the lower grades I get here may hurt me and my academic validation views, but I'm really just focused on the make or break moment this holds on my career: start auditions earlier in life and (hopefully) hit the screen, or focus on just classes and education in both theater and school. (ps, I'm a rising freshman, incase is wasn't obvious, I need to make a decision tonight) (I've posted other questions around this topic if you could check out my account and help me out right now as this feels like a really big decision, and I'm lookin g for guidance here)