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Is it necessary nowadays to have a social media presence to achieve success as an actor? by FlanStrict7955 • last post Jun 28th
Maybe not necessary but helpful?
Scams by MaleficentSorbet4201 • last post Jun 27th
Is it just me or has anyone else been scammed by con artists such as Pretige Talent, PMTM model and talent, or similar companies, that like to put you through training for months then make you pay for an "agency showcase" Happened to me when I was a green actor, looking back it's actually upsetting.
I Don’t Know How My Mental Illness/ Health & Artistry (Acting) Can Co-exist by Similar_Caregiver_76 • last post Jun 27th
Does anyone ever feel like they picked the worst job/ industry for their mental health and wellness? Especially if you already struggle with your mental health? We can try and pretend that the countless doors closing in our faces and uncertainty of the next gig doesn’t bother us, but if it didn’t bother us (not even a little), then we wouldn’t be human. I felt like I was making some progress prior to the pandemic. My anxiety would get in the way of myself a lot, but I have an agent and I was on check avail/ hold a lot, I was getting callbacks. I was also constantly pushing it. My mental health was not great, and the pandemic forced me to slow down and take a good, hard look at myself. The pandemic also made my mental health significantly worse. Not having any creative outlet and little energy to try anything new led to a really bad time. The world around us felt like it was crumpling My mental health is still something I’m still avidly working on it. I’ve made progress, but a lot of days are still very difficult. I had a realization, kind of an obvious one, that the industry has zero accommodations for those struggling with mental illness. In the industry, you can’t really have bad days. Obviously, there are not really accommodations for anyone with disabilities (seen or unseen). I love performing. I love acting. When I’m given the opportunity to work, I do it extremely well, and I feel better because I feel like I have a purpose. I’m pursuing my passion. The gigs have been far and few between, though, especially at the moment and it hurts. I hate the industry. I hate the nepotism and the gatekeeping, the fact that it comes down to looks a lot of the time. I hate “networking.” The gatekeeping is really the worst part of it all. The same actors getting cast and tight knit cliques. I hate that influencers who have never acted in their lives are getting acting jobs. I just want to work. I’ve felt stuck in this city (Chicago). I feel stuck in my life because I don’t want to do anything else. I wonder if I should move elsewhere to pursue. I’m just burnt out and tired, and I don’t know what to do next. Maybe I need a break from it all. Literally don’t know what the point of this post is, maybe I just needed to vent lol. Thanks for reading if you read it all!
Radiating and Chekhov by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jun 27th
I've been recently taking an interest in the Michael Chekhov technique and what it can provide an actor. As an actor who is consistently "in my head" too much and relies more on an internal to external approach (maybe a bit more than I should), I've heard that Michael Chekhov's technique can offer some beneficial tools that are more creative than intellectual and are grounded in a more external to internal technique. I've practiced molding, flowing/floating, and flying, but radiating is difficult for me to understand and grasp. The other three movements are easier for me to understand and feel sensations from than radiating. Does anybody have some advice or perhaps a different way to approach radiating? Also, I'm conflicted as to what I should be practicing from the Chekhov technique. Should I be practicing the molding, flowing/floating, flying, radiating qualities, or the psychological gesture more?
No notice for commercial auditions!! Bout to quit. by Celestial_Medicine • last post Jun 27th
I’m a fairly successful commercial actor. I have a national running at the moment ( aired during playoffs and Stanley cup ) But im feeling like joining the great resignation due to very audition being last minute. I’m fi-core so I get both SAG and non-union but no matter what the union status I rarely get 24 hours to get a tape in. I’m getting notice at 5/6pm for a tape due the next day between 11-1 and it’s not cool. And if I’m not cool I mean it’s just not just not feasible, especially when the tapes require a reader and Al some thing where they wanna see my comedy chops and I have to really get into character. I like commercials and I’m good at my craft but I can’t even put my best foot forward not to mention I am just resentful and feeling like I don’t have any way to manage my time. Anyway, I’m really considering throwing in the towel because I’m feeling like the juice isn’t worth the squeeze. I’m wondering if any other actors out there I feeling the same way. I want more theatrical auditions but they’re just not really happening. Commercially I do well but I’m just so pissed at the lack of respect with these last minute auditions and feeling like a naughty child if I don’t look at my phone 24 hours a day. Rant over.
On a call tomorrow with a Hollywood actress starring in a major studio project and am scared? by SwimGood22 • last post Jun 27th
Hey all — director here having a call tomorrow with a studio actress who stars on a major project right now and am nervous. We got my screenplay to her and she read through it, the offer and agent said she is interested and would love to hop on a call to talk about the story and character. I’m a bit nervous because I’ve never had this type of call or discussion before with a true Hollywood talent. Any tips to not fumble the bag would be appreciated — as a director what are things that I can say to help her feel better about the project and hopefully join?
Speech therapist in Vancouver with experience with actors? by TheOceanBoy • last post Jun 27th
Howdy--by chance does anyone have a recommendation for a speech therapist in Vancouver who has specific experience with actors/singers? ​ Thanks!
Vomiting for a stage role by open-plan-1171 • last post Jun 27th
I was chatting to an actor about challenging roles and he said that he had been in a stage play about bulimia. For one of the scenes he binged on food then made himself vomit, all of it for real. The performance was three nights in a row, and he also did the same in four rehearsals. While I admire his dedication for doing this, and it was something he was aware of at the audition stage, I can't help wondering if this is too much for a director to ask of their actors. Has anyone here heard of anything similar to this in a stage play, and how would you feel if asked to do it?
Beginning Actor: by totowuwu • last post Jun 27th
Hi,I have my first audition in two days and I need some tips for going to an audition please!
Video game facial scan library by ComfortableSecurity1 • last post Jun 27th
Hello! Just wondering if anyone had any opinions about accepting work as a scan talent performer for video games? If a listing is non-union, doesn't specify any particular video game, and says that your facial likeness scans will be added to a large library for creating various roles, is that a potential red flag? I only ask because I can't find much information on actor likeness contracts in video games specifically, but it reminds me of warnings I've heard about selling one's voice to voiceover AI companies to add to their "library", and how that can be bad for a performer down the line. But maybe if your face is mashed up with other faces, and therefore unrecognizable in the final product, it doesn't matter? Then again, they still might own rights to your likeness...any thoughts would be appreciated!
Roe v. Wade Impact on Atlanta by lsweat13 • last post Jun 27th
As an actress who used to work in Atlanta, I’m curious how the Roe v. Wade decision will impact the industry there. I remember when directors/productions threatened to pull out of Georgia permanently when voting rights were an issue. Thoughts?
Random question, because I’m curious. An acquaintance of mine is (or was) an actor, but got arrested for sexual offences. What will happen to this person? by Food_Pre-Chewer • last post Jun 27th
We went to college together, although we weren’t studying the same thing, we were in the same building for anything Performance related and have mutual friends. This person is only one of the few who graduated that is actually pursuing the industry, problem is, well, the severity of the offences (yes, plural). What will become of this person’s career in the industry? I checked this person’s IMDb, and nothing on there is a pro gig, so this person’s pretty much a newbie. What will happen to someone this *new* in the industry, while some serious offences are tied to this person’s name? Like if you type this person’s name online, you’d see the news articles immediately + the mugshot. SMH, shocking is an understatement.
Manager Question by throwawaythrowsthrow • last post Jun 27th
Hello I'm an actor based in Los Angeles. I was curious to know what the best way to find a manager is? I feel like managers are more on the down low, versus commercial and theatrical agencies who are all over Instagram. Would my best bet be to just go to IMDBPro, and look up actors on the same level as me, and see who they are repped by? How did you find your manager? I book a lot of commercials. I booked two just this week. But I really struggle with getting called in for theatrical roles, so I'm hoping to obtain a manager who can help me with that side of my career. I'm hoping all my commercial bookings can give me something to offer them in a sense, since my theatrical credits are almost non existent. I'm in acting class every week and do really well, I just feel like the public breakdowns are slim pickings for the unrepped. Would love some advice! I don't feel like I have the resume yet to get a decent theatrical agent, so I think a manger would be a good start and to work my way up from there. Would love to know your thoughts.
Acting school by BubblyScientist6325 • last post Jun 26th
Hey guys! Im a 13 year-old with hopes and dreams of becoming an actor but I want some training first, like acting schools. But its difficult to find legit and worth it acting schools/online in Miami. If anyone knows a legit and worth it place please let me know! I really don’t want to give up and I want to start acting at this young age, but its really hard since I cant find an agent and its also hard to find legit online auditions. So, if you know any good acting school/agent let me know.
Are you willing to act for a budding filmmaker? by HumbleHeHim • last post Jun 26th
We have to start somewhere. Looking for a mutually beneficial endeavor where a budding filmmaker works with a budding actor. This will be my second short film. It will be a mutual learning experience and you will get to build your portfolio. There is no money involved, just sweat and tears!
Vancouver actors by Major_Act2620 • last post Jun 26th
Hi There, I am thinking about moving to Vancouver to start my career as an actor. I am very new to this industry. Thinking about taking some acting classes and working as an extra. Just wanted to know that is it possible to make a living as extra? Some recommendation on the acting classes pls?
Hour long interview with the Voice Actors of Super Mario Franchise - Great Advice! by NintendoAcademyMike • last post Jun 26th
Trust and acting by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Jun 26th
I’ve heard and read that trust is the key to more powerful/vulnerable acting. To be clear, I've read that trust IN ONESELF as an actor is the key. But, I’ve never felt like I can really trust myself as an actor. That I don’t have the right instincts or impulses, the right tools, the right access to my emotions, the right emotions, the right inspirations, the right imagination, process, etc. I don’t know how to allow myself to just trust not only myself but also the work and the process itself. I think I don’t trust it out of fear that it won’t bring the results I wish for or want. How do I combat this fear and allow myself to trust?
I got casted but, I need advice.... by Kekebean • last post Jun 26th
I can't give away information here because this is a gigantic project and I never acted in a project before. I'm also new to this sub, seeking advice really. My question is, hypothetically, let's say you were casted to work on a massive project and you never acted before but you want to use this new opportunity to grow in the industry. What's the best advice you can give to grow in this industry or network with other people, such as actors and casting directors? (Or something totally different, I'm a baby here.)
What one realization or tip/trick helped you infinitely in becoming a better actor? by _lovesdoves1122_ • last post Jun 26th
Any adjustment or note, realization or trick that made things just "click" for you? I'm so curious.