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Should I reapply or try somewhere else? by Peachyqueen96 • last post Jul 16th
Hi. A few months ago I applied to Uarts for acting and I was rejected. My grades are great and my audition went well (so I thought). They obviously don’t give you any reasons why but I think it is because I did not have much acting experience. Is it worth it to try and reapply the next semester? I am currently at a university doing theatre gaining experience but I want to go to a performing arts school where everyone is into art. The school I am at now just has a small performing arts department. I’m determined to be an actor and I know don’t have to study it in college but it is what I want to do. Should I reapply or try other performing arts schools? I feel like if I didn’t get into a school like UArts w a 76% acceptance rate then my chances for anywhere else are pretty much slim to not a chance at all.
Trouble with monologues by Star_Knight0609 • last post Jul 16th
Hey guys! I’ve been an actor for some years now, went to college for it and everything, so I’m no noob, but I’ve always struggled with finding monologues for auditions. Now I know how to find just A Monologue, but I want something I can resonate/connect with, something personal. So, if anyone’s willing to give recommendations, I’d love to tell you guys a little bit about myself. I’m a white, cisgender man, just turned 23. I grew up in a (mostly white and religious) small town in Oregon, raised by my parents who got divorced when I was 13. In high school, I found my love for acting, and eventually figured out that I’m gay. I’m very proud of that aspect of myself, but it doesn’t go without the cognitive dissonance from being raised in a religious family/community. (I’m an atheist, if you couldn’t tell) After high school, I moved to New York and went to school for performing arts! Got my degree in acting and here I am. So, with that information, I’d love some monologue or play recommendations. Dramatic or comedic, period piece or modern, doesn’t matter. Thank you in advance! (I also love to play dungeons and dragons if that sparks any ideas)
Can a Visible Sikh become an Actor? by MaybeSea9158 • last post Jul 16th
Currently during this summer, I have been watching many tv shows and movies and got me thinking about if it is possible for a visible sikh male to become an actor in Hollywood in any role such as the lead or a supporting character. I know having a turban is a big hurdle to overcome to becoming an actor in Hollywood, but wanted to know the possibility for one to get a sikh or non-sikh specific(general) role and be successful.
Website works on desktop but gets 404 on mobile by StarfishInASandstorm • last post Jul 16th
Posting here because the forum for the dreaded Weebly is a little dead. I was hired to do a redesign of an actor's website (on Weebly which I wouldn't have chosen but it's what it's) and it's working perfectly on desktop and mobile but is getting 404 on mobile. I can design things well from a visual point of view but I'm trash at troubleshooting problems like this. SSL is enabled. Any troubleshooting tips or weird things to check for getting to the bottom of it? Thank you all!
I want to become a child actor, but don't want to miss too much school or school sports. by Thin-Yogurt-4044 • last post Jul 16th
I want to become a child actor. I live in Montana. Want to act for Netflix. Don't know how it'll affect my life. I also don't want people to be jealous of me. I have friends and I would call myself pretty athletic. How would acting affect my life?
Can anyone explain to me how residuals/fees work? by PFTETOwerewolves • last post Jul 16th
1. So you get money when your film/tv show is sold or screened. Is that everyone, even the extras or just the stars/regulars? 2. Is it forever and does it increase or decrease over time? If the actor dies does their family inherit these payments? 3. As a regular on a show, does your pay automatically increase over time or do you have to renegotiate your contract? 4. What percentage do you get? I mean is it big money or just a symbolic amount? 5. If you're a writer and you create a character do you get paid whenever that character appears, even if it's someone else writing?
How much should I charge as an experienced acting coach? by Bobble_83 • last post Jul 16th
I (22f) am a professional actor who has been acting for over 14 years and teaching for roughly 3 years. I'm currently teaching a few classes at a rate of $25AUD an hour. I've been offered $50 an hour by another institution (with the potential of growth depending on performance) but due to distance it wouldn't be worthwhile. I have roughly 10 students per class who pay $40-$45 per class. My class numbers are also growing because they shut down the classes on days I don't teach as everyone wanted to move to my classes. I know I should be paid more because I am a very accomplished actor, I have great student retention, and everyone expresses how much they like my classes. For context: When I first started I was paid $300AUD for a 3 half-day holiday program ($20 an hour). Then, my boss asked me to 'volunteer' until he thought I was ready to start officially working there. A year later he offered me $25AUD an hour which I've been on now for nearly 2 years. I knew from the get go I was being taken advantage of, but I was really invested in building up my teacher resume. Even now, I still don't think he realises how well trained and regarded I am and still tries to teach me how to turn a camera on. Essentially, how much should I charge per hour as an acting coach? (Also, I have to stay in studio for 1.5 hours between classes as some students do 2 classes a day and wait in the studio. I currently am not being paid for this, should I charge for this?)
Hi there! Voice actor and aspiring voice director here. by Fresh-Job-2339 • last post Jul 16th
Question: how do I get to dip my toes in the world of directing? Who do I connect with? Thanks in advance!
hi im new to acting and kinda wanna start doing it, but i have a few questions by Blueplays64 • last post Jul 16th
so i just watched stranger things and just finished it awhile ago. and for some reason, im kinda inspired to also be an actor. like its cool being in a movie/series and people love it and it looks fun to be on set and meet new people. but, im kinda curious, can you learn how to act without going to acting school? i mean, theres a lot of videos out there on the internet. and, if someone wants to go act, but is still also a student, how would that work? would there be like a teacher on set? is the teaching there good?
improv by ashykloudz18 • last post Jul 16th
When an actor is improving for a scene, do they have to ask the director to improv, or can they do it without verification?
How can I stop comparing myself to an actor friend who auditions for the same roles as me by orbiscity • last post Jul 16th
We're both Asian American actors and I've noticed that she would get the roles that I would audition for all the time. I know I shouldn't compare but its hard not too...
How do you deal with anxiety as an actor/actress? by dtrres • last post Jul 16th
I am trying all types of tips and tricks to calm my nerves but I can’t seem to truly get to a calm state and I feel like it’s affecting my work. I keep letting my anxiety get the best of me and I don’t feel like I’m giving my best performance because I’m too busy trying not look/sound nervous…. Any advice?
Background AND Principal agent - paying commission to both? by Mild_Satisfaction • last post Jul 15th
I'm based in Toronto and an ACTRA Apprentice member. I'm in the process of submitting to principal agents, but I've also found myself in a situation where I'm looking for flexible employment. I figured, since I'm union, the rates for background performers are pretty decent, so I was thinking about doing that for a bit as I continue to evolve my acting career. So to do background regularly, I'd need to submit myself to a background agency. My only concern with that is, if I get a principal agent, AND continue doing background work with the background agency, do I have to pay commission to both? Because that would eat up 30-40% of my paycheque which would kind of suck :( Should I just submit to the background agency now, while I still don't have a principal agent, and then remove myself from their list if I end up getting signed? OR - is there a way to submit myself for background work on a regular basis (1-3 times a week) without signing with a background agency? I've seen casting calls for extras sometimes come up on casting workbook and actors access, but it's not often enough for what I'm looking for.
Voice fatigue by Dry-Tune-223 • last post Jul 15th
Hello, all. I'm not actor but I do have to push my voice at work all day, every day. I talk to elderly people on the phone who are hard of hearing, and by the end of my shift my voice is tired and the area around my upper chest is sore. Any advice, I would greatly appreciate. Thank you all!
UK wannabe actor by Cableguy1993 • last post Jul 15th
Hello everyone, I've been doing sa work now for a year and have loved every minute of it, however I want to progress into bigger roles, the only issue is I have no money, I have no drama or acting qualifications and I also don't really know what to do next, any help is greatly appreciated
Vocal fatigue by Dry-Tune-223 • last post Jul 15th
Hello, all. I'm not a voice actor but my job entails I talk to the elderly on the phone all day, every day. Most of them are hard of hearing. By the end of my shift, my voice feels tired and my throat and upper chest area - around my clavicles - feel sore. I'd appreciate any advice you can give me to prevent this and get better at using my voice, without overdoing it. I'm a fan of what you all do! Thanks!
facial expression by babyarsinist • last post Jul 15th
I really want to be an actor and I know a big part of acting is facial expression. I'm taking my own headshots and I'm having trouble with my expressions, specifically smiling and doing a normal resting face. It sounds weird to say i dont know how to smile and that not really it, i just don't know how to force a smile or smile on cue. As for my resting face it is sorta mean looking and makes me look a bit high... i think i'm pretty decent at other face expressions its just those 2, any tips?
Looking for actors in south-eastern PA by sergeiglimis • last post Jul 15th
Tv production, pm for details if you are interested in auditioning.
Is acting even a realistic goal for me? by BackgroundS0ck • last post Jul 15th
I have always been interested in films, and have wanted to be an actor since I was younger (9 or 10 y/o) and I’m 16 now I just feel like the amount of people who want to be actors is so insane there is no chance I can actually do it.
Do you have to be good at imitating a lot of other voices (like Celebs) in order to be a good VA? by dylanaruto • last post Jul 15th
NOTE: I am not a seasoned VA but I've been practicing on my own for about a year. It seems like every time i mention to people that i like to do voice acting, they presume that i can do like all these different celebrity voices. Like, I get that voice actors specialize in doing different voices but for me, I just don't know how to do a lot of impressions. I guess my true question is would that be a requirement to do all these different people's voices in order to be a good voice actor?