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Best cities for theatre actors in GA? by Inevitable_Sir5352 • last post May 25th
Looking for any recommendations of cities that have quality professional theatre companies in the state of Georgia. Thanks!
Full time job by Technicolourless • last post May 25th
Hi friends I’m currently at a bit of a crossroads, I had the opportunity to have a full time 9-5 job for 9 months, suggested to me from a family member who works at the company, and my current casual job is closing down . I am an aspiring screen actress and just wrapped on my first feature film (which won’t be out for another year) and I’m awaiting it for a decent showreel. As it is only a temp job I said I’d do it but I feel my past self screaming nooo as I’m 26 I have managed to avoid a proper job so far. Is this a trap? Will I get used to the money and stay working there, and will I have any time or energy to be an actress during my time there . Find out in 9 months on my Reddit I suppose . If it wasn’t working with my family member I’d be able to be sick for auditions ect but I don’t want to let her down
Different kind of newbie question about portable studio gear by Knight_of_the_Lepus • last post May 25th
So I follow this sub not so much because I'm a professional voice actor as I'm a learning content designer who frequently does my own voiceovers. I also work abroad and travel a lot. I'm here to ask about the best small gear that I can travel around with. I have a 1 foot by 2 feet collapsing plastic box that I add cotton to for a noise reduction space, and that fits well unto my luggage without taking up much space, but I wanted to ask what microphone is both lightweight and durable for moving around a lot. I'd like my budget to be $200, but I'd do up to $500 if it's worth it. Any thoughts? (Sorry if this doesn't belong here)
Good headshot photographers in Toronto by Geek_Lyfe • last post May 25th
Title says it all - looking for some recos on photographers that are really good at capturing an actors essence, and making some really cool headshots. I’m the Toronto area would be best. Thanks!
Acting friends by DawnMareX • last post May 25th
Hey, I really want to get to know actors aroung my age, so we can grow and experience tings together! and yk be there for each other and share tips and just general acting stuff with each other. im 13 btw :)
How do I deal with the disappointment of being an understudy? by UnluckyUnderstudy • last post May 25th
I (19F) was recently cast in my very first professional theatre production, which is Much Ado About Nothing. As you may have guessed by the title, I’m understudying for the first time ever as the part I wanted to play (Hero) but I’m also acting as the only female ensemble member and the Sexton. We started rehearsals two days ago, and everyone’s been really nice, but… I hate being an understudy. I can’t even mince words; I hate it. My director has the most rigid definition of what an understudy should be that is possible, and I just found out that I am being given literally no leeway in how I play this character. Every line, every inflection, every expression, every movement, every CHOICE is the actress’s choice and all I can do is be a shallow copy. This is especially painful for me because literally my favorite part of being an actor is getting to know my character and choose how to play them. I express emotions I’m never allowed to express through my characters—they’re almost an escape for me. This show is literally sucking everything I love about acting out of me. I would try to distract myself by putting as much as I can into the scene I have as the Sexton, but when I asked my director, she praised the “bold choice” I was taking—and proceeded to completely misunderstand the take I’m putting on the character. I’d correct her, but she likes the take, so now the only place I had to express myself has been taken too. I even discovered that I’ll have to dye my hair (I knew that going in, I still have the remnants of a dye job I did in January and I was open to getting it dyed) but it’s been implied that it’ll be her hair color instead of the one I was planning on, and I may even have to get a tan, which I’ve never done before. So I can’t even bring my own skin to this show. Nothing in the show is me, and because I’m the only non-named female in the cast I stick out horribly among the rest of the cast (especially since my costume is extremely different from all the other female characters, almost like they’re rubbing it in). I’ve cried four times in two days about this and I hate the feeling I have being the silent backup, not even being given a single rehearsal for this character (our schedule is really tight) or allowed to ask the actress for any help. Any advice for how I could handle this without completely ruining what shreds of mental health I have left would be really appreciated. (By the way I’m aware that this sounds really ungrateful and I really don’t want it to be because I am very lucky that I was cast, since I’m the youngest cast member and I flubbed my audition. I’m just asking for help to manage my emotions because I want to bring as much professionalism I can and I’m trying to leave my personal feelings out of it).
Next steps for actor in Chicago? by FinntheSuperCoolGuy • last post May 25th
Howdy all, Posting for some advice. I’ve been working full time as an actor and model in Chicago, and wanted to know what some smart next steps would be. I already have representation in Chicago through a relatively large agency. I book modeling gigs often, and have been slowly racking up short film lead credits and a single TV costar credit. What’s next? I feel like Chicago doesn’t have much on the TV/film side of bookings - do I look for representation in LA or NY? If so, any recommendations? Would appreciate some advice.
Dan Olivo Album Release Party !! by Dan Olivo • last post May 25th
Join us to help Dan celebrate the release of his debut album Day by Day. Dan and his 7 piece jazz band will perform songs off the album. Ferrari's A'Roma Ristorante Tickets- $20 PLEASE NOTE, $25 MINIMUM ON FOOD OR BEVERAGES Doors: 6:00pm //Show: 7:30pm $ 25 MINIMUM ON FOOD OR BEVERAGES Doors: 6:00pm //Show: 7:30pm Get tickets @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dan-olivo-day-by-day-album-release-party-tickets-343981857997
News & discussion for actors? by ActingGabriel • last post May 25th
Every software engineer I know hangs out in [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/); anyone can post a link to a website (news, articles, etc) and there's a lot of value in the well-moderated discussion. Is there such a website, but for actors? There's this subreddit, of course, but the focus here seems to be about asking questions, requesting feedback, sharing successes, not so much on sharing and commenting on industry news.
First Time Voice Directing - Tips, Tricks, Suggestions? by TheGentlemanK • last post May 24th
Hi Voice Acting! Long time lurker, part-time voice actor, but only on a very amateur level, (you might have heard me in Hong Kong children's English curriculum or two). However, my regular job has just given me a rare opportunity to do some live work with a few substantially talented voice actors in the industry. I'll be directing them in recording some voiced dialogue for a game that we've been making. I've directed kid's theatre, and I have a passing idea of how to direct my own voice. But I want to get the most out of our limited time with these actors, and just as importantly, I want to treat them with respect. So can you tell me what you appreciate from a voice director when you are working on a project. Anything I can do to be more clear, more helpful, or at the very least less frustrating and get the best out of good voice talent? Anything I should absolutely not do?
WeTransfer? by moto_maji • last post May 24th
I received an ecocast last week and was told to submit via email, which I did over WeTransfer but casting still hasn't downloaded it. My gut is telling me not to follow up with casting but when I mentioned this to my rep she said "we sent it to casting." It never went through them or Actors Access. I told her that and she never responded. Anyone have any advice? I'm so frustrated.
Years Of Training Doesn’t Equal Being A Good Actor by Connect-Industry-702 • last post May 24th
I’m studying at a pretty prominent acting school in Los Angeles and another actor and I got to chatting after performing a scene. We’ve been studying for a long time. I’ve been acting since I was a child, got my theatre degree, and have been studying ever since college. I’m 29 now. Our feedback for the scene was that we were missing the “life” and we were missing the “realism.” Basically we acted really well, but it didn’t read as a slice of life. The feedback was good, but we walked away frustrated. I feel like we don’t talk about how much the quality of your training matters. I’ve trained for YEARS and this is the first time I feel like my acting is getting better and I have the opportunity to grow. I have always felt like a good actor because up until now, I’ve booked a lot of amateur stuff (short films, commercials, non-union plays) and I have a lot of training/schooling under my belt. I’m saying all of this to say, you can have 20 years of “training” and still not be great. That’s the hard truth. Really look at your schooling or class you’re in and assess if you’re actually learning. Consistency matters too. I’ve wasted a lot of money to be in the same place until now. Try different classes, read different books. And don’t let your ego make you think that because you’ve been studying for a long time—you’re a fantastic actor. Training means nothing if it doesn’t translate to the real world. You don’t want to be a professional student, you want to be a professional actor.
Casting keeps extending this self tape due date by kingroyaltyy • last post May 24th
I recently auditioned for a series regular role. They gave me plenty of time to do so, about five or six days from when I got my AA eco cast request which was nice. But after I submitted the audition the deadline was extended. They’ve extended the due date twice already lol. Now normally I try to move on right after an audition because at the end of the day my job is done once my self tape is sent. Booking is a bonus. At least that’s how I try to look at it but it’s easier said than done. But every time I get a new eco cast from my agent this other project is in my pending submissions on actor access so it’s kinda hard to not think about. Just wondering if this is normal. This is my first time auditioning for a project this big so I’m not sure what the usual standards are.
What NYC studio do you recommend? by letheatredude • last post May 24th
So I recently asked about the Actors Connection Fast Track program. Just sat in on a seminar about it and wasn't too thrilled with what I heard. So now I'm trying to figure out what my next move is. I want to enroll in some sort of acting class. I have experience (graduated with a BA in musical theatre) but didn't get as much training as I think I personally needed during college. I want to shift away from MT towards straight theatre/film/TV. I've looked at a few different studios so far but I really don't know which one to go with. If it helps I'm looking at doing online classes. So far I've looked at: The Barrow Group, HB Studio, Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, and Atlantic Acting School. If any of y'all can share some insight or direct me somewhere else I might not have thought of that would be great. Thanks!
Questions for ATL actors by MentionAltruistic968 • last post May 24th
I'm moving to Atlanta on June 1st to pursue acting as I've just finished my degree. Does anyone know of any good headshot photographers that they would recommend? Additionally, I've already found a ballet studio and a few acting classes I'd like to audit and hopefully sign up for, but if anyone has any good recommendations please share! I've visited a few times but will still be relatively new to the city. Also, if anyone is looking to make more friends, I'll definitely be in need of some as it is just me (21F), my bf (22M), and our dog! Please reach out!
Need advice. drop show or not by fuzhudeer • last post May 24th
So I've been in a show recently and I love my roles. I love the cast too. But my mental health is terrible. I was at a psychward during rehearsals and then got my meds suddenly changed. I'm experiencing terrible withdrawals from it. Heavy mood swings, inability to concentrate, terrible depression... I can't get in character. I can't act at the best of my ability as usual. I can barely last rehearsals cause I'm exhausted. Tech is later this week and shows the next. I just don't know what to do. If I should endure this or drop late in the game? I don't want to ruin my chances of never getting accepted into future shows with this company again due to dropping so late. But at this point I also think they wouldn't cast me cause I'm just a weak actor now. Staying at home makes my depression worse and my parents keep telling me to get out. Legit just don't know what to do. Please help.
I'm not as good as I used to be. What is happening to me? by daddymonster1 • last post May 24th
It's been strange for the past few months. I've been working on 3 shows (one of them is done at least, thank God) and plus work on the side and college, I really feel like I overworked myself, so that could be the reason. But acting was something that was a safe place to let loose to me. But past few months, the passion has been turning on and off, but it's off most of the time. It's starting to feel like a chore and I get so stiff and uninspired on rehearsals. I'm just going through my lines while worrying about what I'm doing right or wrong and not really feel what I'm saying. The director also wants us to improvise a lot which is really not one of my strengths, never has been. I like to plan carefully because it takes me a bit to really get in and set myself free. But that's not a good trait for an actor to have. I also feel like I developed a small ego problem, which adds fuel to the fire. I'm starting to take director's criticism to heart and though I try not to show it, it fills me with such a burning rage and I hate that and that makes me even more angry. Sometimes I'll really get into the rehearsal with the right energy, but one harsher criticism and boom, deflated and I'm beating myself up for not being perfect all the time and can't stop thinking about everything I'm doing wrong. Last year, I was doing amazingly. This year, it's like I hit a brick wall. And I love performing and acting. I don't understand why I suddenly can't let myself relax and enjoy the ride, so I wanted to see how you guys dealt with those kinds of problems.
Cast as Lead in Indie Feature, but may lose my Job by RocketPunch2018 • last post May 24th
Hi everyone, thanks for the support throughout the years. I was recently asked to be the lead in a feature film. The actor in me is on cloud 9 so happy! ... But it's unpaid and would mean I'd lose my job. I don't have enough saved that I can afford next month's rent to survive. Here's some defining info: - Unpaid - Distribution will be Amazon Prime - Camera quality looks horrible! Lighting is just flat. The lens choice makes it look like video not film - Filming will be for 2-3 weeks - Would have to give up my position at work - Would be my first lead in a feature film I feel like if they paid and it wasn't going to be the typical indie "14-16hrs a day" work days, I'd jump for it. Even despite the quality. But my rent needs to be paid, that's my worry. What would you do? Feeling pressured to say yes to it since it's a Lead.