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Freelancing Flaws & SHADY Clients | Actors Lifestyle by AlwaysActingUp • last post May 30th
When it Comes To Acting Technique What’s Your Biggest Struggle? by cryoncue • last post May 30th
From my experience it seems like there are 3 main areas actors tend to struggle. 1. Connecting with the character 2. Creating truthful emotions 3. Getting stuck in their head What gives you the biggest struggle ( technique wise )?
Had a friend that was doing acting 3 years ago then suddenly stopped by throwaway63754 • last post May 30th
So basically I had this friend that was pursuing acting back in 2019 while I was doing it too. He just did background work though until he got a speaking role somehow. all of the sudden he basked out of it and afterward stopped pursuing acting as a whole I was so mad because he literally got a speaking role something I wish I got or any starting actor wish they could get as well what do you guys think happened I'm starting to see this with a lot of actors I know they reach a milestone they been dying to reach only to quit before even finishing it why is this happening in this industry? Am I the only one seeing it? I can't really wrap my head around it.
Seizing/Creating opportunities while overseas? by Responsible_Nerve42 • last post May 30th
I’m about to be deployed for just under a year and I’m planning a move to Los Angeles when I come back. I am also an actor. I did stage for 12 years and short films here and there for the last two. What can I do while overseas to either take advantage of long-distance opportunity or create opportunities that I can start as soon as I get to LA?
questions! by ilikedogs5678 • last post May 30th
1. For those of you with agents and managers, do you have them communicate with each other and work in tandem, or do you communicate with them separately and let them each do their own thing? Why? 2. Same thing except for people with reps in multiple markets. Do you have them communicate with each other or do you have it all separate through you? again, why do you do it that way? 3. For those of you for whom it took seemingly forever to book your first co-star, what did your personal landscape look like when you booked it? did you notice anything different about what you were doing then vs. 1 year before? 4. Follow up to the one above, for people for whom it took forever to get that first co-star, now that you are on the other side of things, what do you wish you could have gone back and done differently? or better prepared for to have gotten to that "next" level faster? 5. At what point do higher tier agents come to YOU. I mean, them seeing your work and approaching you. Is that at recurring guest star level? I mean, obvioulsy it's never a garuntee, but essentially at what point does that "leveling up" usually happen? 6. Once you have representation and are reading somewhat consistently, what do you think the best use of an actors time is? Obvioulsy, it's all the things before (classes, creating content, workshops, etc.) but i was curious for those of you further in your careers, looking back, if you could say what would be most beneficial BEFORE your career was so developed, but you had representation and were in the first 1-3 years after that point? 7. Outside of "its a marathon not a sprint" and "auditioning is the job", what is the best piece of advice you've received in all your years that you can attribute to having helped you book more work and establish a career for yourself? thank you and happy memorial day!
Does anyone have any experience or reviews on Beverly Hills Playhouse? by DancHunt8 • last post May 30th
I'm looking for a studio as a somewhat experienced, union actor in LA that I can grow creatively in through scene study, on camera work, business classes, and casting director workshops. Beverly Hills Playhouse seems like a good place to try but I also have ONLY found positive reviews of it which somehow makes me skeptical on it (because nowhere is without it's faults). Does anybody have their own insight on whether Beverly Hills Playhouse is a good play to work and grow within? ​ Or is a place like Aquila Marong a better studio for working creatively and leading to more TV work?
Can natural actors make it far? by throwaway1333850 • last post May 30th
Can a natural actor/actress make it big in this industry without training or experience or do they still need to train and practice? Because if an actor/actress has an innate talent he or she won't really need any training because they were born gifted. I don't know that's just how I think. feel free to drop your opinions or correct me as well
I want to be a C-List actor so not much else by SaleSubstantial9962 • last post May 30th
I want to act and it seems fun and expressive as well. But to be honest with you, I don't want to be the next Robert Downey Jr., Patrick Stewart or Leonardo DiCaprio trying to making it too major. I rather appear on YouTube and Television before making a big transition to the big screen and even if the latter doesn't happen, I would still be grateful being apart of escapism and entertainment and not go too far beyond that. I have no problems with big names like Dwayne Rock Johnson, I just want to be less famous but still make somewhat of an impact.
Could you describe what would be the process for an international actor (in my case from Europe) to work in the US? by DecentMud3996 • last post May 30th
How would it happen? I know it’s very hard but are there any “steps” (like going to an US acting school for a while) that would make it easier? I really don’t understand how it works with the visa and stuff
Acting Book Recommendation by clawhammer-cat • last post May 29th
I say a lot of woo woo crap around here and I'm pretty sure it's this book's doing haha. But I see people asking for recs and this one is by and far my #1. THE YOUNG ACTOR'S NOTEBOOK by Dennis Hilton-Reid has been a cornerstone of my work since 2018 - and I've only worked through ten pages so far. It's a book that challenges the actor - young or old in age or experience - to analyze themself and think critically about their practice and presence. I have personally benefitted from this book by learning rehearsal/company etiquette and using it as a journal of progress - if I take a note in it, I leave the date. I write down any notes and quotes related to the prompts and now have a great resource of my own making, of years of thoughts and encouragements from myself and others. The book is available to ship and it's comparatively inexpensive. I suggest it for stage folk who are starting to turn out for things, and anyone who wants to keep track of who they "are" as an actor and worker.
A marketplace-like platform where anyone can narrate books for users to listen to? by TurnoverNeat2111 • last post May 29th
Kind of like how content creators create podcasts, how about a place where creators/ voice-actors narrate the books they want and users can look up an audiobook, filter through all the narrations available, and rate the audiobook they end up choosing so the narrations are ranked. For the voice actors — it’d be a place to build a portfolio, get feedback, and put their work out there, etc Is there anything remotely close to this? Whatre your thoughts on a platform like that/would you join?
Marketing Accountability Group: 3 slots open by BrianWigginsVO • last post May 29th
I have a Discord server set up for fellow voice actors where we hold each other accountable for our individual marketing goals each week. We have a virtual "huddle" on Monday mornings where we post our marketing goals for the week, and update how we did against the previous week's goals. There are 3 slots open for new members. (We're keeping the server small by design.) If you: 1) are a working voice actor (i.e. you have been paid at or near GVAA Rate Card recommendations for your voice work) AND 2) are actively marketing your services to grow your voiceover business AND 3) can commit to the huddle schedule ... send me a DM and I'll send you the invite link.
British Actors Sign Letter For More Women Over 45 To Appear On Screen by sucobe • last post May 29th
I am just getting started in Voice Acting. by TheDanger_Noodle • last post May 29th
I have a background in radio, I have done a few commercials here and there in a larger market. I have a few friends who are voice actors as well, and have access to a quiet professional studio to record. What should I do to go about finding jobs and projects to do?
Where do I go from here? by First_Reindeer3478 • last post May 29th
So, I've ways wanted to be an actor, and due to many reasons I was never able to do the normal suggestions like joining the local theater or joining students films in the area. However, recently I was able to get the truly amazing opportunity of being an non-speaking extra in a pilot episode of a show, which is something that doesn't happen in my area AT ALL, and I fell in love and I know it sounds cliche af, but I have never, ever felt anything like it and it just solidified my passion in wanting to act. I have signed up for backstage to try and apply for my roles, but I just don't know where to go from here. It's not economically possible for me to go to a city with more opportunities, and I'm beginning to feel so stuck. Is there any suggestions or things I can do to get in contact with more opportunities? (Like, I've never felt more happy then when i was immersed in the magic of the set.)
Can you fill out a survey? by RothkoRathbone • last post May 29th
Hello! I'm collecting some information on how actors use casting sites for a personal design project. Privacy and data is important to me so I want to tell you: I am not affiliated with any casting service. Nor is this information being sold or anything like that. I am not collecting personal information, only ways actors use the sites. The survey is hosted on SurveyMonkey, which is a fairly popular online survey tool. There are 10 questions and it will take about 2 - 5 minutes. Some of the questions are yes or no responses but I have given the option to comment, this is purely so you can elaborate if there is more to say about it, but you certainly don't need to. I appreciate your time! The more people who answer the better! I will add a note to this posing when the survey is no longer active. Thank you! [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTHTKRV](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TTHTKRV)
Where do the creative bunch live in LA? by Fishbait982 • last post May 29th
Curious how the boroughs are separated into what. Looking for an area good for actors, dancers, creatives/artists etc.
Does anyone know any good financial services firms for actors in Toronto? by Fishbait982 • last post May 29th
That provide things like bookkeeping, taxes (for self employed actors or artists) etc?
Shouting in voiceover help. by Delvakiir • last post May 28th
I'm your dime a dozen newbie voice actor with a Blue Yeti USB mic and hopes for the future. Lately I've been struggling with lines that have me shouting. The Yeti doesn't have any compression settings so whenever I speak loudly my settings speak like crazy. I turn the gain down but then the part of the line delivered in a normal speaking voice are far too soft. How can I fix this? I'm not experienced enough in audio editing to figure it out yet.
Agent submission question. by pedro120005 • last post May 28th
Quick question. My contract is ending with my agent and I’m looking to transition. For some of my blind submissions they are asking for actors access profiles. Obviously my current agency is still listed. Is that usually a problem? Or can I just simply explain it. I hear different things. Thanks!