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Acting class/managers/agents any recommendations in Bay Area (San Fran to San Jose) by I_am_u_as_r_me • last post May 24th
New to the Bay Area and former SAG eligible, fortunate to make a living (not a wealthy living just a notch above starving artist) film and TV actor looking for any and all recommendations but ESPECIALLY acting classes. Just for context I’ve done features to commercials to short films to student films but have to start all over since leaving it years ago. I know it will take time, I’m eager just to get involved in even student films again. So any recommendations in the following acting realm around the Bay Area would be greatly appreciated: Acting classes/coaches? Audition postings (student films to professional. I assume some of the classics remain like backstage etc but what about new FB groups etc) Managers/Agents (I won’t be going for these anytime soon but figure asking now gives me goals) Forums and or networking events and groups (any group of event that I can start meeting others and networking) Thank you kindly.
Working a job while working on getting into the acting industry full time by Different_Pass5266 • last post May 24th
Okay. I apologize if this has been posted before and I am unaware. I read the FAQ’s though and didn’t see it. I am an actor. I’ve been seriously acting for about 2 years now. I graduated with my AA in 2020. I’ve been taking film acting classes for about a year now in Atlanta with a really great studio. So, to pay the bills to support my career goals, I have been a server for quite sometime. I’ve been in the service industry for about 7 years now. Guys, I’m BURNT OUT. and when I say burnt out, I am soooo sick of… well… the public. What can I do? I want to have a flexible schedule without feeling guilty about having to potentially call out for an audition/role etc. I’ve been thinking about TaskRabbit, Hux, Rover and other independent contractor jobs like this. Can I survive doing these full-time? What do you guys do to support your career?
How to Voice Actor's record during Mowing Season? by unanswerableQ • last post May 24th
I'm a new voice actor, started in November. Was recording pretty consistently (for working full time) all though the winter, then may happened all the grass grew and for the past few weeks very time there's a break in the mowing, I start to record only for a different mower to start up. Also AC's have been a problem. Do I just need to keep doing retakes? or build a better booth? Is there a secret?
what are steps to take as an actress? by Beneficial-Bear-5277 • last post May 24th
I (f21) am interested in becoming an actress. I am currently in my 3rd year in college, and have always had a passion for acting. If anyone is familiar with the process of being able to act (small roles probably) on television.
Signing up for an acting class and was asked “What type of Actor are you?”. What exactly does this mean? by throwawayforprivacyi • last post May 24th
Social Media presence as an actor (Instagram, tiktok, …) by Opening-Race6586 • last post May 24th
I was wondering if it could help you score an agent more easily if you have a big audience on social media (not like millions of followers but let‘s say about 5k-80k) since at the end of the day it‘s a business and every actor is their own „brand“ and if it could make up for not having that many credits (I know you still need to have training of course and be at least decent at the craft). Sorry if that was not grammatically correct since English is not my first language
ADHD and constantly looking dead behind the eyes? What helps? by galaxyprintleggings • last post May 24th
I have ADHD, and I look dead behind the eyes. All the time. Even when I'm not acting. I got made fun of for it in theatre school; people would say I always 'looked high'. And it's true; I can't seem to override this distant, spacey, childlike thing. I have found ways to use it. One of my roles that I got the best feedback for was a young autistic girl. I also think I made great use of this odd quality in a recent-ish project. But I don't want that to be my whole thing. I did have a problem with mentally checking out during my scenes a while back. I could feel it happening, but I couldn't seem to override it. I've gotten better at it over the past few years, especially now that I've been diagnosed. I started Ritalin for a bit last year, and I did notice I looked more present on camera. I also used to break a lot, and now I have less trouble with that. I'm still in the process of getting on the correct dose of Vyvanse (new doctor). I still have moments where I struggle with properly listening to the other actor (and I think getting the hang of it will be tougher for me than for most people). But even when I think I'm listening, even when I'm focusing so hard on my actions (or so I think), I have that dead look. Actors with ADHD (or other neurodivergences), have you ever noticed this in your acting? Were you ever able to overcome it or work with it? Are there techniques, tools, or schools of thought you found particularly useful? I'm thinking Meisner might be useful for me, but it's hard to find classes for it in my area.
Do you think it's possible for an actor/actress to think about something as mundane as to what they are going to have for dinner, while meanwhile putting on an amazing performance in front of the camera? by wietpeukjes • last post May 24th
I wonder about this often...
Residuals, for new editions of old games? by Failed2launch • last post May 23rd
This question is targeted for voice actors for video games that acted in a video game that's old enough for a "HD Edition". For example, Grand Theft Auto, San Andreas is part of the trilogy recently released as "The Definitive Edition". My question is, are the voice actors getting paid again, even though this time around they did not do anything. The game was re-released but no new dialogue was recorded. However, if you look at the music that was used in the video game, all the music labels will get paid again for licensing their music for GTA. This can be for any video game that was re-made or re-released. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/uw5gs0)
Casting Websites? by TheSeventhPrince • last post May 23rd
So I've been using Backstage for awhile to seek out different roles, but I want to cast a slightly wider net, and I've heard about Actors Access, Casting Networks, and Playbill. I was wondering if anyone knew any more websites/avenues of approach that would be beneficial to look into and how was your experience using them? Thanks in advance!
Does anyone know/use a CPA that can specialize for actors? by djk96 • last post May 23rd
I want to get my finances in order better but I’d like to work with an accountant that can know the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.
Male actor mid 20s m. Should I post a shirtless picture on IMDb? Will it help or hurt my career? by buddyrocky777 • last post May 23rd
Should I post a shirtless picture on IMDb? Will it help or hurt my career? Hello everyone I’m a meld actor late 20s and I’m a up and coming actor and was wondering what would be an acceptable and professional approach to showing off my physique on IMDb? Would shirtless pictures turn off producers and directors? This has been bugging me for a while and I don’t know what to do anything helps. Thanks!
Acting by Independent_Wind6199 • last post May 23rd
I wanna be an an actress so bad, I have no prior experiences neither taken classes. Don’t have money for online classes or have classes near me. What can I do in my situation??
Agents in NYC or Philly by FlargenstowTayne • last post May 23rd
Hello! I’m looking to start submitting my resume and reels to talent agents in Philly and NYC who represent actors in the tri-state area (I’m in central NJ). I’m new to the east coast so I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start. I’m not a beginner… had almost 20 years of representation, on the other side of the country, with both on-camera and voiceover credits on national TV, commercials, and video games. I’m just looking for agency names and even ones to avoid. Thanks!
Are actors more charismatic? by craftsman_tooling • last post May 23rd
Because they can change their tonality and body language easily
How do actors move silently? by Scqrs • last post May 23rd
Hi i’m so sorry i wasn’t sure where to post this and this seems like a decent subreddit to ask this in, but i was wondering how do actors move so silently? such as in Daredevil (pls excuse this example i’m currently binge watching it and it’s what sparked this question) and the main character when he’s in his persona and the other stealth characters all move so silently like are they doing something or is there like padding in their shoes? i cant seem to find anything on google either before anyone suggests this. an example is 4:50 S3E8 of daredevil when a character lands on the platform and jumps off, it’s just like really silent and i don’t think they tinkered with the sound to pull this off. Thanks! sorry for the horrendous formatting
Can you live in Chicago and travel to LA for work? by nevernude420 • last post May 23rd
If you live in Chicago and get into SAG-AFTRA, do you… ever travel for opportunities? I have heard of some actors who live in Chicago but also have a condo in LA. How do they make that work? Wouldn’t you need to fly out for callbacks? Seems like a bad return on investment. Would love to hear your thoughts and wisdom!
Demo Question :D by TinyTim3765 • last post May 23rd
Hello once again voice actors of Reddit! So I am in the process of writing out my demo, and I had a quick question. I have heard that you should leave music and sound fx out of your demo, and just stick with purely your voice. I was wondering; though, if I have the skills necessary to incorporate those elements to make it sound like an actual commercial, would it be beneficial for me to do that, or am I better off using only my voice? Anything you guys have for me on this is extremely helpful. Thanks in advance!
I can't play the roles I want to as a female actor because I'm, well, female. by toss_the_trash • last post May 23rd
I'm an aspiring actor, and I don't know if I need to just be snapped out of my shitty mindset or what but I'm just not doing well. As a background, I'm a very masculine woman, and I've definetely wondered before if I'm trans which might factor into this, but I don't know. I was just thinking about what type of roles I want to play, and it's just not going to happen for me BECAUSE I'm a woman. What I really want to do is be able to play a Jack Sparrow type character, like a drunken pirate. It just doesn't bode well when a woman does it, I guess. I feel like the ony real option for me is to be a female actor and not to play the roles I want, or to give up. And even if I'm trans (Maybe) and end up transitioning, I'm not going to get cast for the roles I want to. Probably. Oh how I wish this could be easier.