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What to look out for when reading/signing a contract? by dtrres • last post Jul 13th
I might be getting a little too ahead of myself but I just always want to be prepared. I’m new to the business and have never been presented with a contract but for when I do, what are some things to look out for? I always hear actors say “read your contracts!” (And of course we should always read documents we sign but) is there specific things being discussed here? Red flags? Anything of that sort. Thank you!
The acting world is competitive by rayswims • last post Jul 12th
I’m gonna be honest, I don’t know how much longer I can keep putting in the work. For as long as I can remember, being an actress was my dream, but landing a job is once in a blue moon for me, and I have lost hope that I can ever make it big time. I’m tired of having it as a little side hustle and only getting small roles, and I feel stuck that I will ever escape this viscous cycle. Really, I am just lost and don’t know what to do anymore.
Anyone know any good voice distorters? by Antique__throwaway • last post Jul 12th
I need to make a voiceover for a project. I don't want to use a voice actor or text- to speech but also don't want to use my unaltered voice. I know that journalists often use voice distorters for interviews with people who require confidentiality, like political dissidents or gang members. Because investigators might use those interviews as evidence, it seems reasonable to assume that these distorters provide more than surface- level protection and the original voice is not easily identifiable or recoverable. Is this the case? I'd also like some recommendations on any free voice distorters that you know of, since I looked it up and haven't been able to find any.
Plays with realistic / more natural sounding monologues? by mfathrowaway54 • last post Jul 12th
i'm a film/tv actor preparing for MFA auditions. I love theatre. But i hate monologues. They feel super awkward and unnatural, which is the opposite of what drew me to acting in the first place. But, i want classical training, i want 90 hours a week working on my craft, i want to get on a stage and break into theatre post grad. Most of the plays i'm familiar with are mainstream musicals, Phantom, Lion King, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, things like that. Most of the plays I've read, even by playwrights I like, like Mamet... i just never ever find monologues that feel natural or real to me. People in the real world simply do not speak like that and i feel ridiculous performing them. But as you know, I need to find at least 4 that I need to love and find myself in, and by golly this is the most challenging acting hurdle I've encountered thus far. What playwrights or plays, classical or contemporary, offer a more realistic expression of dialogue / monologues? Any specific advice / places to look / plays to explore would be very much appreciated.
Why Is Theatrical Acting More Prestigious Than TV/Film Acting? by Century22nd • last post Jul 12th
There seems to be a stigma among many acting teachers and professional actors that theatrical acting is regarded higher for acting. It is more serious. Why is this? They also say movie acting is regarded higher than tv show acting? Why does this totem pole/ a hierarchy seem to exist? Why is theater on the top of the totem pole?
Want to get into voice acting but scared of my neutral voice by realSpillerSoda • last post Jul 12th
So like the title says, I want to try getting into voice acting to contribute to some personal animation projects. I draw in an anime style (cliche as that is) and was already ok at acting in high school. I was thinking that if I learn how to do voice acting, I might be able to fill a few roles personally. Plus I thought that maybe voicing an anime character might be kind of fun However, after recording my own voice and finding out what it really sounds like, I became a little discouraged. Simply put, my voice (as a male) is at this weird spot where it's neither deep nor high pitched. It's honestly hard for me to imagine it fitting the role of a vast amount of animated characters that I've seen. I know that isn't saying a lot considering that the world of anime voice acting in America is kind of niche but it was still a bit of a letdown Here is a sample I recorded for this post: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81xLFGhOMMA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81xLFGhOMMA) I guess I'm just searching for some kind of different perspective on all of this. Any bit of knowledge that I'm missing or some voice actor in this field with this voice that maybe I'm unaware of, I don't know. I don't want to give up on this but what can I really do with the cards I've been dealt here?
Why do some actors only make it in a few movies? by Cold-Handle-827 • last post Jul 12th
I’ve been watching a lot of movies lately and I usually am looking at the casting and how many movies a cast member has been in and I noticed that they are usually really great actors but only in like 2 popular films. Dacre Montgomery in my opinion is an amazing actor, but he is only in a movies and stranger things seemed to be his icing on the cake. Do you guys think he will get more roles because of stranger things? How come these actors don’t get more offers or more bookings?
Bravery in acting by myan_rauro • last post Jul 12th
Acting coaches and actors always talk about being brave, or making the “brave choice,” but what does that mean exactly? I would love an example. If your goal is to truthfully convey what the writer has written, where is the room to make brave choices?
What can I as a 15 year old in Atlanta do to set myself up for a successful acting career by candystonekidney • last post Jul 12th
Hi. I’m a 15 year old guy who lives in Atlanta, GA and I’ve always wanted to work in the entertainment industry. I play several instruments and I truly have a passion for entertaining people. I just came here to ask what steps should I take as a complete beginner living in Atlanta to set myself up for a successful acting career (Any Atlanta based agencies, theaters, or acting classes I should take, etc). Also do I have to be active on social media to be an actor? thanks everyone
Have things been slower audition wise for everyone from 2020-present? by Similar_Caregiver_76 • last post Jul 12th
I have an agent for theatre, as well as tv and film. Obviously, things have slowed down due to the pandemic and it being ongoing. Things are different, they’ve changed, but when I see a lot of other actors in my community booking now, I’m wondering why I’m not really getting any auditions. Prior to the pandemic I was getting callbacks often and being put on hold. I noticed in casting networks that a casting agency that would call me in on a consistent basis, hasn’t called me in in 5 months. It feels like I did something wrong, but I definitely didn’t…? My agent hasn’t said anything to me and they continue to keep me. They have for the last five years, even though I book theatre gigs every now and then that don’t pay much of anything. Am I just expecting things to pick up much too quickly as we’re still in a pandemic? Have casting directors forgotten about me because they receive so many self tapes since everything is virtual? It feels like I’m back at square one… I’m going to talk to my agent but I wanted some insight.
Do huge celebrities still use their 8x10s? by Shittttttttttttttttt • last post Jul 12th
Trying to not get automatically removed using the actual term. ​ I have been out of the game for a bit but do you think actors eventually never use/need head shots? At what level of fame is it deemed unnecessary? Is everything digital now anyway? Do people still carry hard copies?
What is a featured background character by coreyt0304 • last post Jul 12th
If someone was hypothetically offered a role as 1 of 2 featured background characters in a scene how much are they actually in the movie? Also hypothetical any tips on how they should interact with everyone? Is it like extras and i read they aren't supposed to speak or bother main actor, director etc. Just wondering.
Anyone use the Castability.actor app? by Main_Dust6961 • last post Jul 12th
I saw it in Audrey Helps Actors IG stories today. The concept is very interesting, but I’m always suspicious when any actor competition style app sends the winners to “industry” people without naming who the people are or listing success stories of past users. But the data hound in me is INSANELY curious. Here’s the link so everyone can see what on earth I’m talking about— [https://www.castability.actor](https://www.castability.actor)
Race In Acting by Traditional-Ad4242 • last post Jul 12th
This is a topic that before wanting to become an actor i used to didnt care. I was one of those people that when a character changed race in a remake movie or something like that would get mad. But now that i started thinking. Does being brown will limited the characters I can play as? What if i wanted to act as my favorite superhero but he is originally white so i cant? Do all the movies that Im in i need to be the typical Brown Mexican that says a Spanish word every sentence? What do y’all think about this?
Help with measuring success as an actor by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jul 12th
One of my own biggest problems with acting in the way that it inhibits my growth and passion is that I think of success and worth as an actor as receiving awards/recognition, positive things that people say about your performance, how much talent you have, etc, rather than by the things that would be better and more fulfilling to measure success by (such as what worked, what did I succeed at, what should I keep, etc.) I am afraid this outlook and view of success is going to prevent me from going far in the business and my career, and I wish to shed this negative view of success. What are some of the ways you view success as an actor? What are some things that you can focus on as an actor that is positive? Anything I can maybe redirect my focus on? Any tips you have that can help me free myself from this negative view of success? Thanks everyone.
Specific character by iwannaplayrobin • last post Jul 12th
A couple of years ago, I did a musical, and that is literally the only acting experience I have. I've been wanting to act for a while, but I was unhappy with the way I looked so I lost weight and look a lot better now, so now I'm gonna get some acting classes. Anyway, my favorite superhero is robin and I heard a lot of rumors that they're going to have him in The Batman 2 or 3, does anyone know if they're going to do auditions, or just contact an actor, or if it's even possible at all? I'm very knew to this, so thank you for your time.
Strengthening concentration by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jul 12th
How do I strengthen my concentration as an actor? As someone with the inattentive type of ADHD (and an anxiety disorder), concentration and focusing is something that is difficult for me.
Hi, I need some advice about hiring actors by bookdragontm • last post Jul 12th
Hello, I co-own a theatre company and we are currently casting for one of the roles in our latest play. I have contacted an actress I know, and who I would like to audition for the role and as it is a paid job she has asked if I could go through her agent, which is perfectly ok! We are just a new theatre company and we do not have much experience working with agents, so I was looking for some advice on how I can approach this agent about this role for her and what is the right protocol? We are currently in the midst of applying for funding so do not have a set amount decided for what we are paying each actor so I will not be able to tell them that yet? I would appreciate any help, specifically about UK agents are we are UK based
Expecting too much of myself as an actor by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jul 12th
I have a very self-sabotaging habit of expecting too much of myself and wanting to be perfect as an actor. I constantly beat myself up and torture myself for not being the actor that I feel like I should be; for not giving the performances I feel like I should, for not having the amount of talent I should, or for not being the best in the room. My theatre teacher believes this is damaging and sabotaging me and my success. Does anybody have any words of wisdom, affirmations, or advice? Thanks, everyone.
Help me choose. by IsaiahColonOcasio86 • last post Jul 12th
I posted 10 pictures on my account cause I can only upload 1 here. I couldn’t afford to get headshots done professionally so I took them myself. I’m just starting so I plan on getting them done eventually. But for now. Help me choose 2 pictures (if any) that can be used for actors access. I’m not really sure which ones to pick. Also. Feel free to critique on the pictures. What I did wrong. What I did ok but could’ve been better. Etc etc.