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Doing a role associated with a specific actor by Iloveacting • last post Jul 10th
I am developing a character. It is one that is very much associated with another actor. From what I understand it is very easy to try doing the character too much as the actor who is famous for doing it. I've even heard that it is best not to look how the actor did it as you should only care about how you will do the character. Today I went to theatre and saw this character but done by another actor. All I did was thinking how much he did not look like the original. He could probably have done the role more like the original. I was a bit dissapointed. The other actors in the play looked more like the how the were originally done. All the roles are associated with specific actors. It is a comedy. Is that important? What can you experts say about this?
Disney/nick/etc acting vs big movies acting by Cold-Handle-827 • last post Jul 10th
When it comes to acting. Is it harder to acting when it comes to big movies like, Star Wars, top gun, marvel movies. Like would an actor for Disney, or a sitcom type actor be able to act in these movies? Like what is the level of acting I guess is what I am asking.
VANCOUVER ACTORS: How Has Your Experience With Getting Auditions Been Over The Past Few Months? by demonic790 • last post Jul 9th
Hey...recently, I've only been getting about one audition every month to month and a half. I reached out to my agent and they said that, outside of MOWs, this is one of the slower times of the year - and that things start picking up about mid July to early August (usually). This has been troubling for me because I am starting to believe this is not the case. I wanted to reach out and ask if anyone else has been sorely lacking in the audition department. What are you experiences currently?
Multiple Names - What’s the Deal? by Junior-Bodybuilder-9 • last post Jul 9th
Can an actor have more than one working name simultaneously? Is there any issue with this? For example: Could I be James Bean in action productions, and ‘Harvard Kool’ in dramatic productions?
Should I pursue acting? I’m not sure by TheBlackSwarm • last post Jul 9th
This is going to be a long post. So I’m 19M and am currently in Community College my major is Liberal Arts I go back in the fall. For the longest time I’ve had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. At first when I was like 10 I wanted to be an electrician I thought it sounded interesting but then once I learned more about it I got turned off from it. When I was 14 I got super into movies and TV shows I saw them as an escape from my boring life I remember I used to try to emulate the personalities of the main characters in the movies and shows I watched. When I was about 17 and in my junior year of high school I decided I wanted to get involved in the entertainment industry but behind the camera. I ended up taking this Filmmakers class at a BOCES school and while the teacher was a complete asshole I gained two things from the class. The first was I ended up meeting my now best friend and we instantly bonded. The second was for the class we had to shoot a short film and I got picked to be an actor for the project. I fucking loved it everyone I worked with was great and I felt a feeling of Immense Joy I can’t really explain it. Flash forward to fall 2021 I decided I want to go to Community College for money reasons/ not exactly knowing what I want to do yet and pandemic related reasons. I was majoring in Radio at the time but I ended up switching to Liberal Arts in December 2021 because I realized I didn’t really want to be a radio host or work for a radio station. Flash forward to now and the other night I had a realization. I want to be an actor I really have a passion for the industry. The reason why is quite simple, I want to be someone I want to make a legacy for myself. My dad works a dead end job at a travel agency and my uncle works at a lab and lives with my grandmother I don’t want to end up like them. I haven’t told my mom because I’m afraid what she might say and whoever ends up reading this might laugh and say “Good luck buddy thousands of other people have the same dream and they all tried and failed.” You might be right but I would rather try and fail then to not do anything at all. I’m not sure if this is just a crazy unrealistic fantasy I have or something I should actually try to pursue. I’m not even sure where I would start.
VANCOUVER ACTORS what are some acting workshops/ classes you recommend for newer actors? by Character-Lie-6109 • last post Jul 9th
Hi, I recently decided to pick up acting and managed to find an agent last week. I’ve had one audition so far but being that I am still new and haven’t acted on screen before, I am looking to take more acting workshops around town. Could you please recommend me some acting classes? I know it’s important to invest in this so I can hone my skills and also stand out during auditions since my main goal right now is to book my first job, but I also want to be well prepared for the job. If you also have any advice on how to stand out in self tape auditions, from a casting directors perspective, please let me know! Any tips in general is appreciated. Thanks.
10-13 year old voice actor needed for an analog horror series by AutomaticDirector346 • last post Jul 9th
Vancouver actors: what are your thoughts on ignite artists? by Character-Lie-6109 • last post Jul 9th
Hi, I was just curious to know about ignite artists as an agency because they seem to have a large roster but not many updates on bookings. Is it one of the good agencies? What are your thoughts?
What is Copy & Credit? by Icee_Gaming_on_YT • last post Jul 9th
I keep seeing “Rate Of Pay: Copy, Credit, Meal” on actors access. Meal is obvious. But what’s copy & credit?
Was an actress in my country, in the US now, working hard on my English. How do I meet some Hollywood people to get my foot in the door? Please advise. by Kate_9m • last post Jul 9th
So I was an actress in my home country, and moved to the US a year ago. I am also very pretty lol, no kidding. I've always been told that, and all my family and friends know that. I am 5'10, with green eyes and long brown hair. Now, my English isn't great though, but I am doing my best to improve it. How do I get in touch with some Hollywood people? Would it be better to move to LA? I live in the Midwest now.
UBCP/ACTRA question by Hekateras • last post Jul 8th
If an actor or voice actor is registered with the union ( UBCP/ACTRA ), can they still take on gigs without involving the union?
Is it time to throw in the towel? by bustergaming777 • last post Jul 8th
I’ve been trying to pursue a career as a working actor for a number of years, I have no desire to be famous, just that I would make enough from regular work to say it’s my full time job. It has been such a dry spell for me that I am honestly thinking about calling it a day, I’m male and just turned 30, haven’t had a gig since last November and just can’t get in the room. My agent submits me regularly but just nothing is happening, she says my headshots and reel are fine, I’ve also got firearms training but still nothing. I met with a potential manager recently who reiterated over and over my age might be a problem, as people my age who have way more credits will get seen. So how does that help when I can’t get work to get more credits lol Sorry for the big rant but I’m just really struggling to figure out what I need to be doing, is anyone else feeling the same ?
Whats with all these "Industry Influencers" on Instagram now? (Rant) by throwawaythrowsthrow • last post Jul 8th
Throwaway for very obvious reasons... But is anyone else getting annoyed with all these casting directors, agents, and aspiring actors becoming "influencers"? Tons of no name industry people are now making Instagram videos to "help actors" and they have gained a decent chunk of followers from doing this, (20K +). I notice that a lot of them are putting "Public Figure" in there Bio now as well, and it ANNOYS me. They have this cult following of green actors who always praise them, and I'm sure it fuels the ego. But I looked up the people behind some of these accounts... One of the CDs hasn't even cast anything in about 10 years. Another one is an agent, and I swear she spends more time doing lives, instagram videos, and club house talks, then she does actually being an agent. I know personally my agent is super busy most of the time, I can't imagine having an agent who is constantly on Instagram and making advice videos. Also, an actress who has a very popular podcast (not Audrey), makes money through actors supporting her on her Patreon, buying her overpriced Chinese self tape kit, and charging people for her advice. I looked up her IMDB and she only has 3 small credits from the last 13 years. Its so over saturated now, that its hard to find who is actually legit. And these poor novice actors are shoveling out money to them. It's like these "industry influencers" saw Wendy Allen Wrights scheme and wanted in on it....
VA training help by BABA721 • last post Jul 8th
Hello Everyone. I am an aspiring voice actor in the Atlanta area and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestion on a coach or classes I can take to improve myself? I've already taking a few 1 on 1 sessions however I was hoping to find something that was weekly to help me focus on developing my voice and strengthening my quality of work. Does anyone here have any suggestions?
Discussion regarding future, and asking for advice and insight!! :) by apartoftheact • last post Jul 7th
Ok so I'm from a South Asian country, and I know that I want to be an actor and am willing to do whatever it takes and this is my current plan for the future!!! I don't want to be an actor in my country due to the lack of diversity and lack of genres, therefore I will be aiming for Hollywood! For now I will be joining a Canadian university this fall and majoring in Drama and English (double major cause if all goes to hell, my backup plan is news anchoring or journalism)!!! For now I've promised myself that for the next 4 years I will prioritize my GPA, and extra-curricular to get as many scholarships as possible and to avoid student debt as much as I can!!! I've looked up all the improv, public speaking, theatre clubs and they will be my utmost priority!!! I want to give in my best to my studies (for scholarships) and my best to extra-curricular activities (for experience, learning and improving)!!! After those 4 years I intend to stay I canada for another 1 year (the student visa allows you to apply for 1 additional year to work a job etc.) In that 1 year I plan on grinding and working hard to pay some more of my student loans and take part in alumni theatre!!! After that my plan is to apply for 2 things- On one hand I will be applying to Yale, brown, Juilliard, NIDA and Rada (MA theatre lab) and side by side I will also apply and audition for as many casting calls I stumble across on backstage, IG, and FB!! If I get a role, I'll apply for Canadian citizenship, ACTRA, and start working, otherwise I'll give in my best to the auditions and hope for the best!! This is my current plan for the future, I'm 18 Female and awfully optimistic!!! I hear my mum telling me to reconsider my choice every now and then and I see so many people tell their experiences and talk about their struggles... but I'm convinced that if I could survive my high school bullies, I can survive struggling and failing!!!! I know this is awfully hopeful but acting is the only career for me, it makes me feel good as a person and it's all I want to do in my life!!!! I'm putting this message out here hoping you can give me any advice, recommendations or anything you want to say in general!!!! I know this is a lot of planning, but this way I know what to expect from the next 5 years!!! Will be super grateful if you could share some insight, opinions, or comments!!! Hopefully 8 years from now I'll look back at this post and there would be 2 possibilities- 1) I would be struggling, maybe even questioning my choices, but I'd read this and feel encouraged to not give up! 2) I would have made it, and I'd probably update this post with information from my successful auditions!!!
Advise for aspiring actor/voice actor? by BlartInc • last post Jul 7th
I've been involved in acting for year now. I am a freshman in college and I've been acting since I was in 8th grade. I love acting and it's something I'm incredibly passionate about. I want to do bigger things in my life and I don't know where to begin. I love the idea of voice acting (though I've never tried it before). Any kind of acting is appealing to me (theatre, shows, movies, anything). Where is a good place for a teenager like me to begin?
Serious View Exchanges! by Christan van Slyke • last post Jul 7th
Will match all verified viewing efforts. List time and what you viewed from my page and I will return the same effort! Moving into my birthday week and would love a beautiful, green meter score! https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm3578545/
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jul 7th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
San Francisco actors: Actors Access or SF Casting? by tiffany_heggebo • last post Jul 7th
Just moved back to the area and I'm unsure which is currently the better platform. Previously, I was seeing more/higher quality listings and getting consistent auditions and work from SFCasting compared to AA, so I'm leaning more toward SFC despite the higher cost. But I know that a lot could have changed in the 5 years I've been away. What are your thoughts?
LF nervous male voice by GooGooCarrot • last post Jul 7th
I got an oc named Parker, his only personality trait is just being timid pretty much. I just discovered this subreddit and I thought posting in here would be easier than going down voice actor websites, spotify music, and realistic text to speech bots so here's some more info: he's a teen to young adult, easily off-put and not hard to scare. not always but there's usually some hesitancy and fear in his voice. I would describe it like Taro Yamada from yandere simulator just more whiny if that makes sense. another thing is I found this song here: [https://open.spotify.com/track/11NH1FcVnqMOEa5U0BZtWs?si=5c85436cf5fd4242](https://open.spotify.com/track/11NH1FcVnqMOEa5U0BZtWs?si=5c85436cf5fd4242), it sounds almost exactly like how I picture their voice except it'd be more masculine.