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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.
soooooo i need some help by 001_shine • last post Jun 26th
So i am 14 and i was looking to become a voice actor. Plan and simple are there any sites like LinkedIn that a 14 year old can use? i've tried LinkedIn but i have to be 16 so it's a no go. Also casting call club i have heard it's unsafe.
Director not updating who is called to rehearsal less than 24 hours away by ramen_lovr • last post Jun 26th
Just really frustrated atm, I have a small role in a local production of Much Ado About Nothing. Pretty small theatre, unpaid. I’m an acting student and was auditioning like crazy for something for the summer. This was the one that stuck and it’s actually pretty fun! However the director seems to be really.. unorganized. She’s also running summer camps for the theatre as well, and I totally get that it’s an insanely busy time of year. Usually the rehearsal schedule isn’t released until the week of, which really hasn’t been a problem until now especially since I’ve only been called to a few rehearsals. This week has been marked as TBA on the schedule (as to who is called and what we’ll be working) for the entire week, ever since the schedule was sent out. One of my best friends is visiting my hometown this week (I now live 3 hours away) and considering she lives in a different country, I really want to visit but have been holding off on making a final plan to see what the schedule will look like. It is Sunday at 11:45pm. The next rehearsal is scheduled at Monday at 7pm. I have NO IDEA if I’m called and no one else does either. I emailed the director earlier today just to ask politely if she might have a general idea what scenes we might be working and also who might be called to the rehearsal tomorrow night. I got a kinda curt, “I’ll know later tonight” type of response. It’s now almost midnight and no updates. I’ve been checking every hour to see if the schedule has been updated and also nothing. I’m just frustrated because I have no idea if I can visit my friend who I haven’t seen in two years because it all depends on the schedule this week. I also think it’s incredibly unprofessional to let your actors know they are called to rehearsal essentially the SAME DAY that the rehearsal takes place. I’ve been in many college/school productions and I’ve always known weeks in advance when I am called to rehearsal. That is the director’s job. Obviously this show isn’t the only thing going on in the lives of me and my castmates, and I feel I shouldn’t have to put my life and plans on hold (for something unpaid/nonprofessional) because the director can’t update the schedule in a timely manner. Thoughts?
Actors coming off like they're "reading" instead of performing? by SwimGood22 • last post Jun 26th
What do you do when your actor comes off like they're reading straight from a book, instead of a strong performance? My cousin has a short film with an actress I'm working with and I'm struggling to believe her character because it truly feels like she's just reading lines from a book. Does anyone have any thoughts to how to help an actor NOT come off with such artifice?
Chance encounter with big LA agent - would I be crazy to send him my materials? by oxelots • last post Jun 25th
Today I met an agent from one of the biggest agencies in LA. We met at an event totally unrelated to acting/entertainment - he has other business ventures and I’m working for an organization he wants to connect with. We were connecting on topics related to the event, and the fact that we have the same hometown and went to the same high school. He gave me his business card and I saw the name of the agency… I told him I’m an actor and we talked briefly about my training and how someone from my studio just signed with his agency. He was part of organizing the event so he was very busy and we must have been interrupted 5 or so times before he said he had to go do something and he’d be back to talk again later. The event ended and I did not see him anywhere for quite a while so I left. My big question is - would I be batshit insane to send him my materials or something? I know I’m not ready right now so it wouldn’t be for at least another 4-6 months. But I’d really like to hear other people’s thoughts, if this sounds like a bad idea or if I’d be crazy to pass up on this chance. Thanks y’all.
Getting started in a theatre? by ChicoTallahassee • last post Jun 25th
I'm trying to become an actor and performance artist. How would you suggest to break into the movie industry? Would theatre be a good start or would it be better to get started as an extra in movies? In my area is an amateur theatre looking for talent. I'm not sure which way to go. Any suggestions?