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Acting Networking Events Horrible- Try This Instead by Aaron Marcus • last post Mar 12th
Is Networking At An Acting Event Hard? Try this.
https://youtu.be/QMwFiPvOLww
https://youtu.be/QMwFiPvOLww
Have any suggestions on having success at networking events?
Share them here.
Actors, Need Help Memorizing Lines? by Tammy Hunt • last post Mar 11th
If you have a challenge memorizing your lines there are several ways that you can choose to get help. There are books on memorization techniques of course (Memorization for Actors by Alexa Ispas) but technology has now given us the App. There are a few choices depending on your preference (and budget) but one of the top is the LineLearner App (3.99) which is similar to the standard method many actors use (recording their lines into their phone and playing them back).
Some of its features:
You can upload the PDF or Word document of the script and it will track where you are as you perform your lines.
It allows you to listen to your recorded lines over and over again.
If you forget your next line, you can tap the “Prompt” button at any time to remind yourself.
Top Reviews:
“There’s a small learning curve, but watching the video tutorials helps through that part. Entering in my lines was easy - I loaded up the entire play in about 2 hours - and once that’s done, you have so much power. it’s like they thought of every possible adjustment to assist you through every single stage of memorization.”
“This app has everything I need to memorize lines quickly by listening. I love how easy it is to record the script and how I can change pitches to distinguish my lines from other characters. I use it for every project I’m in and it’s very worth the price, especially since it’s just a flat fee with no subscriptions or ads involved. It’s just a simple tool that works if you memorize by listening. I can now run lines acting everywhere I go without seeming like a total nut talking to myself.”
It’s great to have a variety of ways to help if memorization is a problem for you, so do your research and take advantage. It’s important and is a huge part of how you can become better skilled as an actor without the added stress of not remembering your lines.
#actor #lines #script #memorization
Booking Alert! by Omari Washington • last post Mar 11th
I have some great inspiring news for you guys! Recently I had a callback for a guest star role in a t.v. series and ended up booking the role! To all my fellow actors out there, KEEP GOING! In this industry you never know when your next job is but if you keep going you'll eventually cross paths with the roles that are meant for you.
Emma Stone! Thoughts on the Oscars? by Amanda Toney • last post Mar 11th
I thought she was excellent. The awards went pretty much as expected. I think that was the biggest shock from last night’s Oscars and I’m here for it. What did you guys think of the new format with the ex Oscar winners presenting the nominees?
Actor: Got Dance? by Mark Deuce • last post Mar 11th
As an actor you MUST be well balanced as those who came before you.
Actors Must Be Able To Dance! by Mark Deuce • last post Mar 11th
GOT DANCE?
Need Exposure In The Industry: Try This!! by Mark Deuce • last post Mar 11th
SIMPLE!!!
MADE THIS WITH HIS MOM!!
The new actors? by Mark Deuce • last post Mar 11th
HOW TO MAKE MONEY AND CREATE WITHOUT SAYING ANYTHING!!
CAN YOU DO THIS?
Short film ITALY by Frans Isotalo • last post Mar 8th
Please have a look at our recent short art film filmed in ITALY
Actors Needings Accents by Tammy Hunt • last post Mar 6th
From time to time you'll need to explore other languages and accents if you want to be as skilled as your competition as an actor. Accents are crucial when creating the illusion you actually speak another way than you do right now. Study and surround yourself with the accent. Immerse yourself in films, TV shows, social media videos, radio, podcasts, and anything you can to truly get a feel for each accent.
The online International Dialects of English archive can be a great resource to delve into accents, their sounds, and nuances that you'll need to master for credibility.
Practice and repeat. The more time you take practicing accents, the better you’ll be. Practice daily to make an unfamiliar accent feel instinctive—and don’t be afraid to work with a vocal or dialect coach.
#actor #accent #dialect #vocal #coach
Letters to Daniel The Limited Series by Amy Leigh McCorkle • last post Mar 6th
A story one woman's triumph and healing. Adapted from the memoir and feature film.
March Phoenix In Person S32 Meetup by Suzanne Bronson • last post Mar 6th
https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1963/March-Stage-32-Phoenix-In-Person-Meetup
I wish he would reconsider! by Nick Phillips • last post Mar 5th
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/daniel-day-lewis-retired-acting-says-hes-done-1235929631/
Stage 32's March 2024 Education Schedule! by Ashley Renee Smith • last post Mar 5th
Hey, All!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32s-march-2024-education-schedule-3654
Beware of This Horribly Disgusting Acting Scam by Aaron Marcus • last post Mar 5th
Beware of This Horribly Disgusting Acting Scam
https://youtu.be/3St-9aLzy98
Have you ever experienced a scam?
Without sharing names, please let us know how the scam worked.
Your information will help a lot of fellow actors.
Your information will help a lot of fellow actors.
Sexually Harrassed by Matthew Gross • last post Mar 4th
Today the guest star of a network series, and the widow of one of America's most beloved comedians, made sexual advances toward me between camera takes. It began after I started up a conversation because we're from the same east coast city. At first I thought she was just being silly, but it became more aggressive. I suddenly shutdown. I'm a member of the LGBTQ tribe, so I kept thinking that maybe I did something to make her think I was somehow interested, but clearly she was being a predatory. It made me realize that as a gay man that I can be harassed by heterosexual women who are clearly in a power position. As soon as I wrapped, I jumped in my Jeep and got out of dodge.
Bad Acting Habits to Avoid by Tammy Hunt • last post Mar 4th
- Using lines as an excuse
- “When I know the lines I’ll be able to perform the scene better” - this is an excuse to cover up many things, mainly inhibitions, the fear of trying something or not knowing what to do because you haven’t read the scene/script enough. As Lee Strasberg (The Method guru) once said, learning lines is about memory and acting has nothing to do with memory. My advice is to play and experiment with the scene. You can only do this by reading it and making justified choices. Find a suitable way of training your memory to learn lines effectively because that’s not the job of your acting coach.
- Not reading the script enough - AKA lazy acting. Some actors go through the script, but only to learn their lines. You need to know the full story, not just the story of the scene your character appears in or only the story of your character. To get the full picture you must read the entire script (more than once). Depending on your character and the size of your role this may not be possible because casting isn’t allowed to send you the full script, but if they can this is the best scenario of course.
Here are some things to think about when reading the full script: Why does your character choose those specific words? What do they really mean? What is really going on? What has led them to where they are now? In the early stages of character development you’re like a detective; you have to piece the full picture together to be able to connect to the character, then you have to figure out what the motive behind the character’s behavior is so you can make clear choices in each scene you appear in.
- Forcing emotions/trying too hard - this is usually done to impress, and there is logic in that, but acting should feel effortless. When you try too hard or try to force something, it looks fake, feels strange and just doesn’t make the thing you’re trying to make happen appear. The same happens with emotions. Find inner purpose for what your character is going through and demonstrate through gestures and expressions.
#actor #tv #film #script #casting
Script consultant wanted by Elie de Rosen • last post Mar 3rd
Hello screenwriters. I'm looking for a script consultant to provide feedback on a fantasy/coming-of-age feature script I'm developing. If you have any recommendations, please let me know - they'd much be appreciated.
Actress by Odera Ugwu • last post Mar 3rd
I need a caucasian lady in her 50s to play a role of a retiree in my upcoming short film. Distance is not a barrier.
Who Comes First: Agent or Manager? by Tammy Hunt • last post Feb 29th
“Is it unrealistic to get a manager before I have an agent?”
Not unrealistic at all! Every actor is different and in a different stage of his or her career. If you find yourself without an agent, that doesn’t mean you are new to the business. For several reasons, any actor can find themselves without an agent during their career: a falling-out, a direction change, a location change, even the I’m-taking-a-break-from-acting scenario.
It is totally fine to seek a manager even if you don’t have an agent. That said, you must have realistic expectations of having a manager versus an agent before acquiring your first (or next agent.
Managers will advise you on your career and image related to photos, social media, website, and general day-to-day planning and strategy to help you gain your foothold in the industry.
Agents are the ones who gather casting opportunities and negotiate the deals and contracts on your behalf.
A good manager can help you get an agent so your career is a team effort and you feel the most productive in pursuing all of what you want to accomplish in your career as an actor.
For new actors, it may even be a better fit to start with a manager instead of an agent to get a sense of what you want in an agent and what your goals are.
A manager will assess your current skill set and encourage you to add certain elements to your list of skills so that you’re better equipped to be cast in more roles. They can advise you on various workshops or coaches, adding more dialects to your résumé, and stepping outside your comfort zone by being more well-rounded in areas you’re currently lacking. More often than not, having a manager can assist with your perspective of the business and give you a realistic vision based on where your aspirations are with your career, so it’s totally your call.
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