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My small town art school wants to do Mulan with no asian actors. should I suggest to change it? by prettyahrid • last post Jun 1st
From the moment our director suggested that the end of the year piece might be mulan, I got a bit uncomfortable with the idea of using such a culturally focused story without any actors to play the parts properly. We live in a town where there isn't much of an theatre scene, and my school has about 29 students, none of which are asian. He mentioned it would be nice to do it because we would get to learn scene combat, but I'm still conflicted if it is sensible to do it. I don't know how the characterization will go, and I'm not doing yellow face (or want to be associated with a play that does it). I also feel weird about playing a character just to such an extent (I could potentially be Mulan herself, and I'm latina) What should I do? Should I try and talk about those problems with the director, and point towards choosing another play? Is it less of a big deal than I am feeling?
i need some help by No-Firefighter-7650 • last post Jun 1st
hey guys… i want to vent a little and hopefully get some advice from people that might understand eversince i finished HS ive been depressed because i take my future seriously and derive my identity from academics or a professional field : T ive never felt passionate about anything, i was that person who is curious about and interested in everything ranging from science to social science to art… i paint and sculpt and write and like to read abt alot of topics ive been doing these online career tests and i took a values test and realized i value achievement, recognition, etc highly more than other values ( ofc i mean in a career field, not in general ) so… this made me think about the performance arts like acting, music and dancing however out of all of these acting was a combination of a lot of performance arts, and ofc u know how the people who make it big have a really fancy life, its like they “made it” in life i think to me .. success equates to fame and recognition im aware i might be thinking about acting for the wrong reasons. however im so imaginative and i thought i might be a very good filmmaker specifically one that does music videos. i just like to imagine myself as the actor ( or mime) in the video basically im lost. im an introverted neurodivergent that goes through sensory overload frequently when just going out to shop or eat at a restaurant. my social battery runs out fast too, and i have performance anxiety and when i tried acting in the school theatre once, i did so horribly i was just speaking with no emotion or character depth at all. it was a small role but i felt nothing idk guys. i also like the “idea” itself maybe of acting or being a mime or a performer of some type. it makes me feel special. i also like it when i get my identity from being an artist. however it doesnt feel so right. i feel unfit for it and that its something i should just keep to my fantasies but idk what i should pursue though
Question about eco cast auditions by Gage-Dylan • last post Jun 1st
Hi, little background, I’m fairly new to acting and just starting out by submitting auditions via actors access. I was wondering, does anyone know what to do if they don’t have someone to read a scene with them but the scene audition requires a second person? Unfortunately I don’t know anyone personally who would do the scene with me so I’m just curious what other alternatives could be used in this situation? Thank you in advance for anyone that would be able to help! (:
Anglophone Actor in Montreal (Film, TV & Theatre) by oorangefleece • last post Jun 1st
Hi friends, Any anglophone actors living in Montreal? How is the scene for an english speaker? I'm aware of the two english theatres, the community created by National Theatre School and, obviously, the french sector of the arts. I'm wondering if there is any film/tv work or if a person moving with minimal connections will be able to get auditions and work with a talent agency.
Is it worth it to be an actor? by derilsome • last post Jun 1st
I really want to connect my life with acting. I like to play different roles and perform in front of people. Acting is the only area that interests me and that brings me joy. But I feel very bad when I think that, regardless of the degree of popularity, every public person succumbs to criticism for every step or word, because people discuss absolutely everything and as a result, public people do not have personal space and freedom. Celebrities can't even walk down the street normally. And based on everything I've written, I don't know what to do. I'm scared to face this kind of unhealthy attention, but I just can't imagine what I will do without acting. And all this thoughts is killing me. It would be very interesting to hear other people's opinions.
I always butt heads with my acting teacher by Expensive_Recover242 • last post Jun 1st
Hello, I’m a actor and I take a Meisner intensive class. I have always had confrontations with my teacher about creative differences. We sometimes film scenes outside of class by ourselves and watch them back in class. I have sometimes gone over the time limit he adds because my scene would not make any sense without a extra minute or so. I always get chewed out for it and my other classmate did it as well and he called it perfect. I sometimes naturally improv a few words in a scene when I’m acting as well and he chewed me out again saying I won’t be able to do that on set and that acting has lots of rules you have to follow. I always stay on the path of the scene when I do improv though. Every time I have cried or have a emotional outburst in a scene he always gets mad at me and says stop trying to be like other actors that came before me(James Dean, Brando). It pisses me off every time because I’m just being myself. I often bring my struggles from my personal life to my characters when I’m acting. I usually play emotional and rebellious roles. I’m just a young guy from a small southern town and I don’t adhere to every little thing that’s spoken to me in the arts.
Professional actor in Michigan talks about his career, tips for aspiring actors, and the importance of training by JakeKust • last post May 31st
Had some brand spanking new actor pictures taken of me, wanted to share with you guys! by ywayne • last post May 31st
I need a voice actor for a Fangame by Amigo-Ufo • last post May 31st
Hi guys, I need a voice actor for a non-commercial game. That means I don't pay because I don't earn anything from the game either. the voice should be calm, it's the voice of Bernard from Day of the Tentacle. It's a fangame inspired by Day of the Tentacle and Maniac Mansion. There is only one character in the game. It's about 180 lines. It was recorded in German (almost professionally) I only need an English voice actor. can I find one here? If not, where can I find one who will do it for free as a hobby?
I want to be an actor by ecllvspe • last post May 31st
I want to be an actor when I’m older but have no idea where to start. Can anyone give me advice on what you have to have in order to become an actor and videos or books that help know how to act?
I feel stuck by Ok_Manufacturer_1272 • last post May 31st
I just finished my first year of college undergrad. I’m over at Berkeley, and I’ve been trying to find short films / smaller projects to be in, but it’s so hard and also to balance academics (which I am also very passionate about) with my other dream of becoming an actor. I realistically can’t bring myself to go all in because I love learning in school as well and also want to keep that part of me. Does anyone have any suggestions as how to go about this? I.e keep trying for small roles in short films and eventually build my resume, or what? Many thanks.
Should I get back into voice acting? by GrassyMinty • last post May 31st
For a hot while, I worked as a voice actress (nothing special, primarily just for hobby/side gigs for games and stuff) and truly enjoyed it, but kind of got sidetracked with college and work as I got older. In between that, though, I found comfort in streaming and podcasting, and have been told countless times that the potential I have to be a comfort character with my normal speaking voice, but I'm just unsure of going back. (Plus, the guy who got me into voice acting sort of threw me in the deep end with a LOT of NSFW type material, if you know what I'm saying.) Is there still a decently sized market for voice acting as a hobby? I've seen plenty of ASMR style POV videos on YouTube that seems to do well and I'd love to explore that side of acting more than anything, but I'm a little unsure. I'd really love to get back to voicing VNs and whatnot, but rebuilding that status would take a lot more time than I have right now. Do y'all have any advice for where I should start, where I should upload, or where I should put myself out there? Is there a platform I should use, or any public scripts y'all have I can potentially use in a demo reel? Everything helps!
Anyone here done female Scifi voice or AI before? Looking for one. by lighthouselies • last post May 31st
We are building this scifi space game and looking for some voice actors, if you feel the title applies to you - feel free to comment some links to your stuff :)
TikTok by Abdabb5 • last post May 31st
I’m starting to focus my TikTok on the film/tv industry. Am happy to follow back actors/extras/crew if any of you are interested in following along on my work
How do you scream as a voice actor? by strawhatrain • last post May 31st
Some voice actors are able to scream so effectively. It’s not that they’re screaming louder, it’s more like they’re screaming with a fuller voice. The guy who plays Benson from Regular Show (Sam Marin) for example is able to scream at a relatively low volume but his voice just seems so potent. it’s hard to describe. Are there any tips on how to achieve this? [Benson Screaming](https://youtu.be/eE51CRUm3Yw)
advice needed for Acting classes!!! by Sea_Communication498 • last post May 31st
Hi, I am a trained actor, and have completed my BFA from a reputed college in the states. I wanted to earn a few bucks to support myself. I am planning on teaching Acting part-time, for this I plan on posting my advertisement on Craigslist. Would this be a good idea? I have already taught more than 30 students and have been a part of 2 national productions. Also please give tips on how and where to post my advertisement.
Getting into acting by Upper-Vacation9633 • last post May 31st
Looking to get into on camera acting What type of class would I take to become the best actor I can be. I see mainly improve or script classes. Thank you so much!
Character acting? by Iloveacting • last post May 31st
Hi! Do we have a definition of character acting? I've read about it and found out that it might be my thing. The problem is that I can't find a good definition of what it is. It is a confusing term as it seems to so many things. I really like playing the comical characters but then they are often a bit dramatic as well. A think that I am a comical actor even if I don't try to do comedy. It just turns out that I am drawn to it. What do you mean by character acting? Wiki (Swedish version) say that Molière's Tartuffe can be called a character role. So Tartuffe is a supporting role? Wiki (English) says that the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz is a character role. Character roles are not just a supporting comical role but most also be a bit more complex than what some of them are?
Any actors in Pennsylvania? by Then-Muffin9229 • last post May 31st
Hey there, I'm planning on moving to Pennsylvania at some point very soon. I'd like to know how good the industry is there. Is it hard to find gigs for ethnic/ diverse roles, are there good acting classes/ drama schools and the agencies? Please do let me know