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What can I do to get a head start before lessons? by DXN_Boy • last post Jul 20th
Hey everyone, I plan to get lessons from September onwards and that’s still some time away, I’ve been reading books on techniques like “A technique on acting” and “An Actors work” also watching masterclasses by Sam L Jackson and Natalie Portman but I still feel like I’m wasting time since I’m not doing anything practical but ultimately I don’t want to develop bad habits - have I hit the limit of what I can do on my own or do you have any suggestions to help me get a head of the curve? Thanks everyone.
A Question from a Non-Actor about silly lines (out of context) by No-Armadillo-7944 • last post Jul 20th
What was a line you had to deliver that, without context, was absolutely absurd? (Ideally, you may have even struggled to say the line accurately because of how silly/strange the line is, but this is certainly not a requirement. Any offerings are greatly appreciated
Need help speaking (and singing, if possible) from the diaphram. by SolZaul • last post Jul 20th
Hey guys, new guy here. I have scoured the information on the sidebar for a few months now and I am about to be ready to start recording, but I am missing some information. I have seen a lot of people say that it is important to speak from the diaphram. I have looked into it and found plenty of information on diaphramic breathing, and I have that part figured out, but I am having issues figuring out the speaking from the diaphram part. Are there any videos or literature about this? I am not having much luck, so I ask you guys. Unrelated: are there any groups or discords or whatever for amateur voice actors? I want to start networking as soon as possible. I am hoping to make friends with people as passionate about this stuff as I am!
What it's like living in LA as a "transplant" actor/comedian by misc412 • last post Jul 20th
After directing indie films for 3 years, I decided to share some tips for beginning actors by Sammpo • last post Jul 20th
Do you think being a great actor and a great improviser go hand in hand? by cashmaker200 • last post Jul 20th
I identify as a good actor but I’m terrible at improvising. Any one else feel the same way or do you think it’s impossible to be good at acting but bad at improvisation?
Monologue that requires you to cry by brian017 • last post Jul 20th
Hi, I’m looking for a monologue that involves the actor crying. The monologue must be suitable for a girl under 13 and should be no longer than 3 mins. Any help would be appreciated thanks!
Acting Agents/Managers by Nice_Butterscotch905 • last post Jul 19th
Ok so I need help I’m not local to NY or LA or any of that but I’m a beginning actor and need help I was wondering if an acting manager & agent need to be local please help!
Any actors from the Netherlands here? by thecasssio • last post Jul 19th
The question in the title says it all : )
Dashboard exchange by Dante Salerno • last post Jul 19th
How can I have viewers view my imdbpro page on the dashboard?
Actors Connection Success Stories by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Jul 19th
Can you share your experiences with Actors Connection and if you were able to get a callback with an agent, CD or manager?
wanna do acting by AcrobaticFarm7584 • last post Jul 19th
I F15 have a strong desire to start acting/decode an actress. I have questions on how to get into acting. I believe better than never is best but i’m homeschooled so i can’t do theatre at school and there’s no acting opportunities where I live. What would you recommend for me to do/recommend go get into acting
How late is an evening shoot? by topic_discusser • last post Jul 19th
Hello! I am not an actor whatsoever but a friend from college, who runs a production company, messaged me and my boyfriend about small, non speaking roles in a feature film. We figured why not, and are getting paid! She said it would shoot in the evening, and gave us the date. Now, I don’t know much at all about the film business so I’m not sure if the following is typical / professional for the industry. We didn’t find out the exact time for filming until today (filming is tomorrow at 10pm). The AD said filming might go until 2 or 3 in the morning. Now, to me that’s not evening. But maybe that’s what an evening shoot means in the industry. Just wish I would have known it could go so late. Not a huge issue because we can pick our usual work hours- still would have liked to know. Is this kind of thing pretty standard though? Also, would love any more tips for someone who hasn’t done this before. Thanks!
Looking for actors near Philly by sergeiglimis • last post Jul 19th
To audition feel free to message me, it’s a comedy show.
Acting/Theatre Superstitions by clawhammer-cat • last post Jul 19th
Frankly, I love how superstitious actors can be. Our habits and rituals all tell a great shared history. What are your favorites? What are superstitions/little rituals you think are lesser known, or more local? Got any ghost stories? My favorite popular superstition is to always leave a light on, eg the ghost light. Once, on a dark and stormy night, I was in a theater where the power went out, including the ghost light, and the space WAILED until I turned on a flashlight. True story.
can an pure filipino make it to hollywood as an actor? by Blueplays64 • last post Jul 19th
theres obviously international actors, but like would you need to move to the US to get noticed by casting directors? or would you still get noticed even if you dont move to the US?
Weird Teeth Related Question by S_Gertie • last post Jul 19th
So I have been watching a lot of B-movies lately and one of the things I am noticing is how perfect and bright white many of the actors' teeth are. Like the character will be a rugged dude who lives in the mountains alone and they will have these perfect gleaming chompers. Actors in A-movies also have nice teeth, but they don't seem to pop on camera so much since they aren't so snow-white. Other than films like the Pirates franchise where teeth of characters like Jack got blackened, it doesn't seem to be a makeup thing. So, it made me ponder: Is the issue more that the A-movies are editing down the whiteness levels of teeth so they don't show so much? Or is it that the B-movie actors in what I am watching are over-whitening their teeth? Hopefully this doesn't cause people to stress over their own teeth. Only thing I guess is that if you do whiten, maybe stop before you get to printer-paper white. Especially if you are playing grittier roles.
What can I do in this next decade? by Cold-Handle-827 • last post Jul 19th
So I am currently a 16 year old tuning 17 in 2 months. I have absolutely no acting experience but plan to take at least one class before I turn 17. I know this all depends on how lucky you can get or whatever, but what can I do in this next decade of acting? Preferably before I turn 30. Will I be cast as the main star in anything, will I have background roles, small lines, or will I get nothing as an actor in this next decade. And what age do most actors make their big debut?