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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.
Comparing oneself to others and their success by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jul 12th
I have a problem with comparing myself and my work to other actors and their work in an extremely self-damaging way, and I am also incredibly envious of other actors’ talents, skills, and successes that I don’t have. In fact, this is one of the biggest problems that are sabotaging me and my work. I wish I didn’t have these struggles, but I do, and I wish to get rid of them. Does anybody have any advice or words of wisdom?
I want to start a DayToday of my life trying to make it as an actor. by aChocolateMan • last post Jul 12th
Advice/affirmations for overthinking actors by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jul 12th
What's your advice for actors who tend to be too "in their head" and tend to overthink too much? How can actors cure themselves of overthinking?
voices or voices 123? or anything better? by FrankLeeSpeaks • last post Jul 11th
Hello folks, i'm a working voice actor, but until now i only have worked locally. i am looking to get into some remote stuff. what are your thoughts about the various websites for finding work? There are so many i don't know where to start. So if you have good or bad experiences with any of them please clue me in. Thanks, and good luck out there.
"Make it Nepotism, but Forced" by NotYourAverageHippo • last post Jul 11th
Backstory: Worked on a show in the US with an actress quite well known in her native country. Lives in the states and her daughter was born here/has grown up here with her parents culture/language surrounding her and dad is also in the business. Daughter never really did much with acting except a couple cameos in dad's films as a kid. Mother and daughter are now about to release a big film together (with them both playing huge roles) directed by daddy who is a high profile director in said native country and here in America. Set to release in aforementioned native country of mom and dad. Daughter is now taking acting classes to officially prepare herself for her blooming career. Read this in a magazine in said native country with a glitzy glamorous photoshoot/interview of the two with mommy gushing about her daughter and her career prospects. This is all fine and well. Except there's one thing I can't wrap my head around. When I was working with said actress on set a couple years ago, she mentioned to me and the other actors I worked with she was trying to get her daughter into acting. Said her daughter wasn't really interested but she and daddy were trying to push her into it. I'm nodding my head yes but in my head screaming GOD JUST LET HER DO WHATEVER THE FUCK SHE WANTS. LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO DO SOMETHING YOU DON'T WANT TO DO PLUS THERE ARE SO MANY ACTRESSES WHO'D LOVE TO HAVE THE ROLE! I get it. Good connections gives you good jobs which gives you good money/benefits and sets you up for a good life. As risky as acting is, it's a smart idea. Maybe I'm just a frustrated middle class actor. Maybe I'm jealous of the connections. Maybe I just answered my own question. Who knows. THOUGHTS? TLDR: Why force your children to do something they don't want to do?!?!? In ANYTHING?
How do I make my natural voice sound older? by Fancy-Cattle3609 • last post Jul 11th
I’m not a voice actor or anything like that but I was thinking there might be some voice coaches on this subreddit that could answer this. Basically I 18F, soon to be 19 in 3 months, went on Omegle last night with my older sister and younger cousin (21F, 14F). I brought my laptop over to my cousins house because I had to go there for Eid but also decided I should catch up on some uni work. My cousin and sister insisted on going on omegle using my laptop because they were bored so I agreed and decided to join along. They didn’t want to show there faces so I put a sticker on my laptop camera an then proceeded to talk to some people. Some people would ask for our age and when I said my age they were like “you don’t sound 18 almost 19, you sound like you’re 14/15.” One 15 year old kid thought I was 12. Only a small handful of people thought I sounded 17-19. People in real life have referred to my voice as deep so I always assumed I sounded my age or older. I’m so embarrassed that my voice was mistaken for a child and now I’m wondering if anyone on here can give me advice on how to sound older.
I know this is mainly an acting community but by MeasurementOwn7397 • last post Jul 11th
I’m just curious if there are stunt doubles around Dundas square in Toronto willing to make a collab for a beginner film, I have an Idea and a rough script, tell me what you think. ( My ideal lead would be a stunt woman :) This project would need supporting actors as well so just testing the waters ☺️
Advice on how to get more auditions? by Character-Lie-6109 • last post Jul 11th
Hey. Im New to acting (recently got signed with an agent) and I’ve only had one audition so far. I was wondering if actors or casting directors in here have any advice on how to get more auditions? Thanks.
How do Voice Actors feel about their lines going unused in the final product? by ngaao • last post Jul 11th
Hi! Not a voice actor, but instead a client wanting to get your perspective about a weird situation I'm have atm. So I finished recording all the dialogue with various voice actors for my project; this was all finished a few weeks ago. All of the voice actors have been fully paid and they were all lovely to work with. Jump to a few weeks later, and I'm currently having second thoughts about of one of the roles. As I just don't think their voice necessarily fits the character as closely as I'd like. It wasn't bad by any means and it's not the end of the world if I go with their final takes. However, I just think a completely different direction for the character would be what I'd prefer for the final product. And so I've been thinking about hiring a different voice actor to fill in the role. However, that also means I won't be able to use the original va in the final product. I don't want the original voice actor feel bad about a potential VA switch, however I also don't know if they even care since they've already been paid and maybe I'm being too personal as a client about this. So would it be wrong of me to re-record their lines with a different voice actor and leave the original lines unused? Or am I just stuck to sticking with the original voice actors? Would love to hear your opinions on this.
When can you walk away from a thesis short? by windowshopping1982 • last post Jul 11th
Hello --- sorry - long ramble of a post Back in 2021, a respected casting director reached out to me and asked if I would consider being the lead in a student thesis short for a well respected film school. I loved the script, fun, ambitious, something I'd not had the chance to do before - and scheduling wise - four days during a quiet time while everything was shutting down for the holidays was totally feasible. I'm a working actor and jump from show to show in and out of town as a guest actor. The student film was unpaid, which I was totally okay with - four consecutive days was something that I could commit to... and again... loved the material... I didn't get my agents involved as there's no commission and it should just be in and out... Four days unfortunately did not remain four days... I expected (and was fine with) a wardrobe fitting and a table read - totally normal... totally cool... but then they wanted another fitting, and a rehearsal, and another rehearsal, and another, and another --- and what was four days quickly became eight... and then adding in the covid tests and such it just became a lot of consumed time that wasn't discussed up front... I somewhat shrugged it off... they're students, they want to be prepared... I did everything they asked. Sucked it up. Moved on. Cut to filming --- and we start hitting snags on day three... when I was informed in passing that there are in fact more filming days planned, and had been planned for a while --- for the new year. I was frustrated but said I could commit to another day in early January before other commitments kicked in. Then production took a bit of a turn in terms of safety, in terms of preparedness, in terms of everything. Days spilled over, and they stopped making their days... Now they needed an additional three days in the new year... I told them early January I could commit to getting it wrapped up... they said they couldn't do it until March. Sigh. March became April and April became June... and we're back up... I'm juggling three other network shows and can only commit to weekends. We shot two weekends, and again... they didn't make their shooting days... now they need more weekends... and more weekends... and I just do not have the time or energy to balance it any more. When I bring up my concerns I'm met with "We're so close, just one more half day"... which becomes a full day... which spills over... I want to call it quits but don't want to ruin their thesis. I don't want to get them in trouble with their school... and I'd rather not relay how things have gone so off the rails with the casting director... but I really feel like my time has been/is still being abused... Would love insights on if people have dealt with this before? TL/DR - what was a four day unpaid student film has become a ten day unpaid student film and they're still asking for more - help?
What should I ask on set? by cantadult12 • last post Jul 11th
The title says it all. I just started an acting class for film and one of the first lessons was that actors should ask technical questions on set such as, “Where are my microphones?” Any other ideas of questions that actors should be asking on set to make the filming/editing process as smooth as possible?
Do actors get paid residuals for music videos? by iovoko • last post Jul 11th
I’ve tried looking this up and I’ve found nothing. I’ll use an example for the question I’m asking: if you appear in a music video that is monetized and put on YouTube, do you then get residual pay from the views? Or does that just go to the musician? Thanks