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Do actors have to take off jewelry that mean something culturally? by brxkenmxme • last post Jul 25th
For example, jade bracelets? Would they be required to take it off or because it has some sort of meaning would they style around it? Could they refuse to take it off?
Backstory? by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Jul 25th
Is it the work of an actor or the work of a writer to write a backstory for your character?
Casting Directors are a sham. by P-Tear • last post Jul 25th
Does anyone else think CDs, for the most part, are irrelevant in the 21st century? Unless they are out actually scouting, the online submission process has made them a redundancy that breeds nepotism. I know this because the ones that like me cast me, and I can’t get a lick from the ones I don’t know. Now CDs casting for lead roles on studio budget projects- I’m not sure. But I think they should just thank their show’s social media marketing departments for spewing out garbage memes blowing every single casting choice. Euphoria casting blows c^ck and nearly every character could be recast and the audience would be just as happy. I actually like that CD, but A24 will make it impossible for her to do any wrong. The bullshit advice columns on social media are pretty much made to sell their classes and are so broadly subjective there’s nothing for an actor with actual experience to glean from it. Maybe it’s just too hot outside.
should i focus more on film or theater? by Spiritual_Minute8559 • last post Jul 25th
Ive been acting, when i could, since 2000. Ive been lucky to get an agent for a while and book some local commercials and print work too. however i met some bad people and had some personal stuff to work on...so beyond rando classes , getting settled finally with an acting school experience in 2016,, ive never really had the ascension of actually building a career. Ive never done the stuff that allows me to see where ive been, being in goal productions and doing great work, and knowing where i want to go. Im thinking i should just start solidly auditioning for goal plays now and just start building a real proper network, step by step, and even just getting an under 5, just to work. But i keep thinking about even auditioning for plays vs film...i want to do film more..but i really want to have those theater experiences that really shape you and help you get comfortable.. that "i did that!" feeling that helps you move forward as an actor so going into film and tv solely, is a dedicated move. But i so rarely book ANYTHING, that it seems so useless to even THINK about plays. Any one have any advice??
Voice Acting in College by elonera • last post Jul 25th
Hello! I am an aspiring voice actor and soon-to-be college student. I have always been interested in voice acting, and now that I am about to go to college and turn 18, I am thinking about starting to do some small jobs and projects. Luckily, I will have a single dorm in college, but I am really wondering about what equipment I should look into buying and where I should look for some entry-level jobs or projects. Pretty much just looking for advice on how to start out! Specific Questions: 1. What microphone should I look into buying, and what interface? 2. What soundproofing equipment would you recommend, especially for a dorm room? (Walls are cinder block) 3. Where would you recommend looking for some small jobs or projects to get started with? 4. Should I make a reel, and if so, where should I look for scripts? I can look into equipment of any price range, but suggesting multiple would be very helpful! Right now all I have is a Blue Yeti, which will not help me much since it is a USB mic and, in my opinion, does not sound particularly wonderful. Any and all advice about starting out with voice acting, especially in college, will be extremely appreciated! Thank you!
Looking for Acting Agencies I'm Texas by IllBit8698 • last post Jul 25th
I'm looking for trusted Agencies in the State of Texas. Do yall know any. A little background I'm a new actor in the state of Texas and mainly do stage acting, but I am wanting to branch out to screen, or even commercial.
Do casting directors ever take a percentage of an actors salary? by AJDon82 • last post Jul 25th
I have never heard this before, but due to the never ending situation here in China (where casting directors 9 times out of 10 ask for a kickback) I was wondering if this ever happened in the West. I'd assumed not, but then I read this article; https://theartcareerproject.com/careers/casting-director/ "According to a professional in the field, some casting directors take a percentage of an actor’s salary or a straight weekly salary. This can mean anywhere from $100 per day up to $800 – $1000 per day." Like I said, I'd never heard this before, so wanted to ask the community if it's something normal or if this article is just BS.
Adding self-taped auditions to Spotlight profile? by RLVTV • last post Jul 25th
What do fellow actors think of submitting self-tape audition videos to your Spotlight profile? Good idea, or not?
MAJOR LIFE DECISION by darshlakhwani • last post Jul 24th
okay, so I'll keep this short. So I'm 21M from India, I'm currently in my final year of college studying computer engineering. Interestingly, I've also pursued acting as a side hustle from my first year and I've done 6 commercials, been shortlisted for 10+ jobs, given 51 auditions and gotten positive feedback from casting directors a handful number of times. The confusion starts here: I did a summer internship at a bank which ends next week and I may get a job offer. I was planning to go to a very good drama school (in India) for a year which has an amazing faculty and alumni after my grad cause I was very certain that I want to pursue acting further but now considering the relaxed work culture and relatively good pay at the bank, I'm considering to take the job and do drama school after a year. I don't know what to do. On one hand, if I take up the job I may never get back to acting again because I'll get too comfortable and even if I go back to acting a year or 2 later, I would lose the progress I've made. On the other hand, if I reject the offer and go to drama school, I may get good training and become a better actor, but the industry scares me. There are 1000s of factors that aren't in your control and even if you're a good actor, there's a high chance you'll still struggle to pay your bills. I do have family support and I'm well off but I don't feel like relying on my parents a lot after doing drama school. Please help!!!
Just booked my first theatrical project ever! by IntrovertTakesActing • last post Jul 24th
I posted here yesterday asking for some help with a self-tape, and u/actor-ish was kind enough to give me some amazing pointers! Thanks to that, I just booked one of the supporting roles for a student film! It’ll be my first theatrical work (did some minor commercials before) EVER and I’m super excited to be on set! I’ve been self-submitting self-tapes for the past two months and have gone from no replies at all, to a couple of callbacks, to a lot more callbacks than anticipated, and now this. Just wanted to share a small victory and my momentum with you all :)
What side jobs do you all recommend if you want to be an actor professionally? by Sxcr9en • last post Jul 24th
I’m 15 and this year I’ve started to plan what I want to do with the rest of my life. I love acting, done musicals and plays, and I pretty much know that I want to be an actor when I’m older. However I also know that is pretty hard to make money as an actor and usually you’ll need a job to pay the bills and get by. What sort of stuff do you all recommend as a side job/backup job? And how likely is it that people make it big and can have acting pay all their bills with it as their only job?
I need help with Voiceact by Muted_Lengthiness_89 • last post Jul 24th
I'm planing to be a Voice Actor and how do I promote my career?
Any acting classes offer this? by luckystar332 • last post Jul 24th
I used to take an acting class that had something called co-star nights. All the male students would receive the same sides, equivalent to a co-star audition. The same goes for the female students. Then all the males would perform their sides, as if it were a real audition. All the female students would be the "producers". We would select our final picks for callbacks, and then the final actor that "booked" the role. Unfortunately, I moved out of town and remote classes are not offered. Does anyone know of any remote classes that offer this sort of thing? Or any apps etc? Thanks!!
How can I get more confident in my abilities as an actor? by Ok_Concern5444 • last post Jul 24th
I struggle with really bad confine especially when it comes to acting. I always feel unconfident although others tell me good stuff about it, I feel like I suck. Does anyone have any advice or similar expirience? Thank for answers :)
Submitting without a reader by meetmeinthedaylight • last post Jul 24th
I need to film a self-tape for an upcoming Netflix film, but unfortunately, I don't have much time or anyone to read with me. They said it’s fine if we don’t have someone to read with us; we can just say our lines and send it in like that... (They probably made that an option since there are lines in another language, which makes it a lot more difficult to find a reader). I’m a new actor, so I'm worried that submitting it without a reader, even though they said it was okay, could hurt my chances of getting this role (which I REALLY desperately need to get). Should I just read my lines like they said we could? Or, would it be more beneficial for me to pre-record the other lines, so it sounds like I have a reader with me? (which I'm worried could make things a bit too complicated).
Am I doing myself a Disservice? by MrTfanguy • last post Jul 24th
So I, obviously, am working towards being a voice actor but while I greatly enjoy mediums that have voice acting within them I don’t actually follow any voice actors. I don’t look up who voiced my favorite character nor do I compare their previous works. So I’m basically wondering if I should begin to do that or if most other people also don’t to that.
Moving to LA to pursue acting. by Ill-Scarcity-5821 • last post Jul 24th
I've been dwelling on it for a while and I figured it's now or never. I'm 21, no college degree, only one thing comes into my mind when I think about what I want to do with my life and that is acting. Currently I live in a state where there's very little acting, took an acting course but other than that I've never been on anything meaning I've got no Imdb credits or nothing like that. I'm just trying to figure out where exactly in Los Angeles to move to, meaning sort of like a good location for actors that is not too expensive. Any thoughts?
Do Voice Actors’ pay depend on who they work for by sgavary • last post Jul 24th
I always hear voice actors say it doesn’t pay well, but doesn’t it depend on several factors (unionized or not, studio, series popularity and how long it’s been running, whether it’s prelay for an American cartoon or dubbing for an anime, etc). Do most voice actors complain about pay because they are usually assigned to lower paying VA opportunities like dubbing? Like even Carey Means who wasn’t unionized was getting $2,000 per episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force during the last couple of Seasons. Disclaimer: I don’t want to be a voice actor I am just interested in them since I enjoy cartoons and games.
Looking For A Cast Of Beta Readers For A WIP Play by bloomstormy • last post Jul 24th
Hello! I'm here looking for a cast of beta readers to read the first act of my two act play, *"I Sing A Song Of White."* I am searching here because I would like to host a Zoom call of all the actors to read the play aloud together as a form of beta reading! I would like to hear it aloud to hear any grammatical errors, awkward dialogue, or anything I note and do not like or do like. As well as my own thoughts on the show, I would like to hear some of yours as well! This work would be volunteer work or **unpaid**. I understand that is a lot to ask of someone. And if it is not for you, please don't criticize my lack of payment in the comments. That is why I am telling you completely ahead of time that this is an **unpaid** session. It would be great for people who want to hone their acting talents, want to get into experimental theater or want to try their hand at stage acting. I am not looking for professionals here, just actors who would be willing to try out this project! This show is an example of experimental theater, meaning it does not follow the basic story line like most shows do. This show does have a story line, but since it is experimental, I would like to have people who like or recognize experimental theater. To tell you a bit more about the play; *"I Sing A Song Of White"* is an experimental play focused on seven characters - Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple and White - in their goal to save the world. Save the world from what, you might ask? Racial tension. The seven of them have very different viewpoints on how to save the world, and want very different things. I would be looking to cast a total of seven actors and one person to read stage directions, so in total **eight people**. For the casting, I would be looking for one black male, one Caucasian female, one Caucasian male and one biracial female, the other three can be Caucasian of any gender. For the person reading the stage directions, I do not mind race or gender. Now why is race and gender important to these roles? For me, having these roles is very important in the conversion about racial tension, and so I want specific characters to have these specific traits. If you want more in depth, check the bottom of the page for character descriptions. To audition, please send me a message about which character you would like to audition for, your basic information, a head shot (or selfie... I'm not picky!) and a short audio clip of you acting. If you are auditioning for the stage directions role, I do not need a picture or audio clip. That's about all I have to say! I hope you will join me on my Beta read Zoom call and I hope to hear from you soon! **Character Descriptions** ​ **Red** A black male. Red’s personality is that of dominance, of power and the belief that he is always in control. He thrives in positions of power and thrives in making decisions, being a leader. **Orange** A Caucasian female. Orange is a free spirited thinker who believes herself to be saving the universe. She believes herself to be helping the world heal as well as helping herself heal. **Yellow** A Caucasian. Yellow is all about joy. Being happy in spite of what might be happening around you. Yellow also wants to save the world,but lacks the foresight on how to do so. **Green** A Caucasian male. Green is a social justice warrior. Always proving that he will stand up for what is right. He is loud and commands attention. **Blue** A Caucasian. Blue is moody,only wanting to save the world when they feel like it. Blue does not play well with others and always feels the need to prove others wrong. **Purple** A Caucasian. Purple is the spiritual one of the group, who believes that prayer is what will save the world. While a bit naive, they will stand up and take the lead when necessary. **White** A biracial female. White wishes that the world could be fixed, but doesn’t hold out hope for so. However, White is friendly and empathetic.