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America to London (or other placed) by Julius-Wayne • last post May 28th
I haven't really seen much on this topic, so I decided to ask. I understand that in America there are certain regions like NY, LA, Atlanta, and Chicago where you can try to establish yourself and your skills as an actor, but how does it work in other places, in particular London? Would it be a good idea for an American to pursue a BFA in London as opposed to a drama school in the states? What are the differences? Do actors/actresses from London transfer to America at a certain point in their career? I'd love to hear input from other regions that have a prominence in theatre/film as well, though, I'm not too familiar with them at the moment.
I apologize if this question is weird but how does hiring someone for voice acting work, i have interest in voice acting for either anime or video game but since I am ...pretty much not from the US but from Eastern europe I struggle to find such job, how by Northern-star1458 • last post May 28th
I love the idea of being a voice actor and I have two websites and a few blogs made for uni and I just find the idea of voice acting really interesting for the last 7 months, but struggle since that business is really, well, american to say the least and where I live influencers are still this new shiny thing that people dont take seriously, at least not as the west takes so seriously. I also am a bit worried since despite english being not my native tongue, people sometimes point it out and I feel a bit embarassed since I have learnt it for 10 years, even though some natives don't know the difference between there and their, but it still feels embarassing especially if you want to be a voice actress, should I like search on instagram or facebook and hope some stranger likes me and interviews me? How does that work, I apologize the question probably sounds really dumb but I feel really lost, thanks in advance
Question for Albuquerque Actors: Best/Safest/Hippest Neighborhoods? by onionsandradishes2 • last post May 28th
Are there parts of town where working actors, below the line personnel, and other creatives tend to live and congregate? Safe places for single young women? ABQ is a huge land mass and does not seem to have clearly distinctive neighborhoods like L.A., New York, or Atlanta that someone looking in from the outside can tell much about. This sub needs something like the Moving to (insert major market) threads on the sidebar since it may be about to blow up as a destination for new actors. I once asked this same question on the ABQ subreddit and got accused of celebrity stalking and downvoted into oblivion. lol
Downtime dilemma. by davidphuggins • last post May 28th
Hi, guys
Dude.. if I don’t book this by lunchwild • last post May 28th
I’m gonna explode. I haven’t booked since my last guest star and it’s been driving me nuts. I know, I know… like, I know - problem is I realllly thought my last booking would change things.. and well, it hasn’t really I’ve since become, what seems to be, a *new favourite* of a CD who I’ve read for 13 times with 0 bookings. They’ve called be back again - for a guest star of another unreasonably popular show. This is it dude. Mentally I have to book this or I’m gonna break (not actually, just like metaphorically err yeah) I guess my point is two fold: I want to complain a bit and get some virtual cheer, and it’s become clear this whole circus is a grind from co-star to series regular Ps: I came across this new podcast called 10-1. It’s pretty solid and a great listen for Toronto based actors - and probably any actor anywhere
How do I become a better actor? by leopardlimo • last post May 28th
I’m currently in Vancouver signed to an agent and going out for auditions. I know I’m not at the skill level or confidence level I need to be at in order to achieve the career I want. However I’m willing to do the work. The question is what? What can I consistently do or practice that will help me gain more skills, more confidence, and trust my instincts as a performer? I’m open to all ideas!
Is playing the role of a child an easy thing to do? by happypickles09 • last post May 28th
I’m at the very start of my acting career (high school lmao) and I’m learning how to act and stuff and developing myself as an actor, I’ve noticed I give my best performances when I’m playing the role of a child and I’m REALLY good at it. But what I’m wondering is, am I insanely good at playing a child, and is it going to be my thing? Or is it just an easy thing to do in general? Context: Long story short I’m considered one of the naturally talented ones in my drama and theatre program, and I know that I do well in most of my performances. Though it seems like the better I feel like I get the harsher my Director is on me which is like totally fine. This seems so narcissistic to say but I feel like she just sees my potential and only wants me to get better you know. Long story short my Director is incredibly incredibly hard to impress, and anybody in that program that’s actually talented will tell you the same thing. But after my performance the other day as A super unlikeable whiny bratty nerd ( I’m 6th grade) that was complaining about being bullied at school (even though she clearly deserved it), my Director was blown away and so impressed by my performance to the point where I thought I was dreaming no joke. She’s never been so impressed with my performance before. So am I just good at playing a child or is it easy. I don’t want to be flattering myself over something that everyone can do lol.
Dad was an actor, just moved to LA - looking for advice! by jojobb888 • last post May 28th
This is a long question, but basically I moved to LA right before the pandemic & am finally getting to take acting classes here & start working on my reel. The pandemic set us all back a couple years, so I’m starting to feel the age panic (I’m 28) & trying not to panic a little. Since there are no dumb questions, I thought I’d ask you all for a little advice!!! My dad was an actor (local/community theatre his whole life overseas & in the States) & just showed up to one Hollywood audition in his life & got it…it was a 3 minute scene with a Christopher Walken in a movie that won Best Picture, so I think I have always had a strong feeling of: just show up, prepare your whole life, & roll the dice. But I’m also feeling behind in terms of acting training—I acted all through college (6-7 plays, performance art, short films), took classes in school & in the city (I went to college in Chicago), which was amazing to get started, but I still feel like I don’t have the basic fundamentals down at all. I did a lot of Meisner/movement & it all felt pretty abstract & convinced me not to get an MFA right away. I have for my whole life just wanted to focus on comedy & aim to be a working TV/film actress. I’m also working on being a better singer/dancer, so that’s why I didn’t move to NY (I also moved to LA for work), so that’s my whole story. Here are my questions, sorry if this is a bit much: 1. Looking at MFA programs, it seems like USC/UCLA are higher-caliber than schools that are not colleges, like AADA & AMDA? And is it really worth it to get an MFA or should I just take as many acting classes as I can? I have some money saved up but I’d love not to shell out tuition $ if I can help it. The acting classes I plan to take this year look great & are right up my alley, but I’m just not sure it’ll be enough to fully train me the way an MFA might? And then I look at schools in NY like Juilliard & I’m like, why not apply? Even though it’s 4 years & not directly TV/film training 2. What are some great, basic fundamental classes in LA that changed your life? (Or in other cities that teach virtually, now that that’s common after the pandemic) 3. How do I network with the community without it sucking up all my time? I’m pretty busy, in grad school & working. Thank you so much fellow thespians!!!!!!!!!!!
Stage name? by Royal-Change-2094 • last post May 28th
Hello I’m signing to a agency soon and I’m very excited as this will be my first agent after starting about six years ago trying to learn and get involved in the business. On IMDB there’s an actor who’s name is the same as mine but spelled just slightly differently. When I Google my name a bunch of people come up. I actually can’t get my real name on Instagram or anything like that cause a bunch of fan pages for Shawn mendes and Tom Holland pop up and other Shawn Holland’s I’m trying to think of a stage name to use So far I could only come up with Biz Holland Shorty Holland SJ Holland Sha Holland I know those probably suck but I’m pretty bad at coming up with a name but I wanna be really consistent so that’s why I’m worrying about it now. I’m performing a play soon too so I wanted to get a name. Any way I could possibly get help/ suggestions? I can give a few basic things about me ( if you want more just ask) to maybe help brainstorm if you guys have the energy and would like to today I’m from Chicago, skinny black guy , I play guitar & bass . My nicknames growing up with my family was “ 5 stacks” “shawnzy” “Shawnyboy” “ shorty Shawn” I love wearing sunglasses my middle name is Javonte
Why do you want to be an Actor ? by ant01n3du • last post May 28th
I feel like most people including me want to be an actor to be loved , to be someone else because internally they lack something maybe due to mental health issues or even bad chilhood , parenting a sort of ? (Escapism , llive multiple lives , being reconised and seen in a vast world , being a window on the world for people in need for More in their life) And or people who have had familly or previous young experience into acting .
About vocal capabilities by Chilliwiddit • last post May 28th
Any knowledge please on how I can train myself to change my voice like professional actors do? I've been doing it on the side but I can't really hit the desired pitches, tone or effect. Professionals like Christian Bale in American Phsycho can do it with ease. How? Any help please?
Is it to late? by Marmarworld22 • last post May 28th
28 y/o black male live in Georgia, I always wanted to do acting since I was a teenage but because I was so shy,timid, and quiet I never really went for it. I remember every time we use to have a school play I would get so excited like I was in the play lol. Fast forward now at 28 I believe in myself, I’m more confident no longer shy (due to my retail job 8 years ago) and I have a positive mindset. The problem is I’m starting late and do I really have a chance of getting a role because of my age with no experience? If I do have a chance were should I start? S/N: Over the years since I graduated high school I have a few people tell me I look like an actor (larenz Tate) or should become a actor and I think that is another sign that my purpose might be acting.
Retouching Headshots Necessary for Casting Sites? by iamnetizen0 • last post May 27th
I recently did a mutiple look headshot session and from that I have chosen a good amount of photos I would like to upload onto actor casting sites like Actors Access and LA Casting. All these photos look great without retouching really. The lighting is great as is (studio lighting) and my skin looks pretty smooth and even. Some photos have very subtle hair flyaways or eye wrinkles when smiling but unless a CD actually zooms all the way in, I doubt they will notice these details, esp not from a thumbnail which I'm assuming is all they're even looking at. Even if they click and see the larger size, it's not like they are going to dock someone for a flyaways or having natural eye creases when smiling? So I guess I just want some reassurance from you folks -- do you guys just use your unretouched photos on casting sites as long as you're satisfied or do you still retouch every single photo you upload? ​ Also does anyone know at what size are CDs looking at our photos? Am I correct to say they're just selecting off of thumbnails? ​ [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/uyttif)
Advice needed: Need good reasons to justify pay for performers, both SAG and Non Union by Midnightchickover • last post May 27th
I'm an Atlanta filmmaker who is getting back into film and video production. I've seen the messy intricacies with negotiating pay, especially for on-screen performers. Which is why I want to set the tone with investors and funding parties quite early that I am not looking to skimp on pay. Especially, since I am seeking out streaming services with my production company. I feel like for the main performers in an independent film, which is mine, I'm looking to give them, roughly $1100-$1500 per day. Higher end for SAG actors/actresses. Other performers about $300--$600 per day. Background non speaking -- $150-$200 per day. ​ If you believe this is too high or too low, please let me know.
Toronto Talent Agencies Advice by meinai88 • last post May 27th
Hello Toronto actors. I am a newer actor that is ready to submit to agencies (have everything prepared; headshots, resume with training and a student film I did and class videos). I have looked through the actra site and did research and narrowed it down to my top 12. Was going to apply to my first 6 first then move on to my next 6. I was just wondering if anyone here has any experience or insight on the following agencies: 1. Premier Artists' Management 2. Ritter Talent Agency 3. ETM Ltd/Edna Talent Management 4. Hero Artists 5. Hines Management 6. Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency 7. AMI Artist Management 8. InVision Artists Talent Management 9. Ambition Talent 10. Compass Artist Management 11. Fountainhead Talent 12. Butler Ruston Bell Talent Associates Thank you all for your help
Am I doing the right thing or am I doing the wrong thing? by That_guye • last post May 27th
I’ve always wanted to get an act in common if you was in my profile I’ve never said anything once about acting because I’ve always kind of kept it to myself, kinda like that one kid coming out and saying he likes Barb‘s dolls or something like that, that’s what it always felt like to me, I finally did something and stepped out of my shell and Ashley went out and looked for something to do, I found this company called face forward where I live in Florida, they’re willing to help me but they’re telling me I need to pay $100 for an entry fee and it’s $200 every month for some classes, am I doing the right thing? Is this really how I start to become an actor? I’m poor so this really struggles for me, I’ve already paid $100 entry fee but I don’t know what to do from here on, I was hoping some actors would be able to give me some tips
Atlanta or Chicago by xcalibar0 • last post May 27th
Sorry to bother everyone with another moving post but I’m(22F, african-american) interested in starting my journey towards acting. I currently live in DFW and am thinking about moving to atl or Chicago. My goal is to start acting classes and break into a local smaller market^^ I don’t have much experience but I did theater as a kid and film classes in high school which heightened my love for acting, but unfortunately life happened and I haven’t been able to pursue anything since then. It’s worth noting that I am still a student(taking online classes) and will be just renting a room. I’ve read on here that the market is quite dry in Texas and there aren’t many good agencies(plus with everything going on I don’t want to stay in the state anyway lol) The thing about Atlanta I’m most worried about is the crime rate as well as the potential to get around with biking/transit. I know Chicago is also statistically high in crime but I’ve heard it’s not so bad in some areas so I’m kind of stuck on where to go. Tldr; which city in 2022 do you think is best for new actors to get their foot in the door and i would love to hear about any new actors experience in ATL or Chicago! (and of course if you have any suggestions:)
New Actress in Hollywood by omg_Leandra • last post May 27th
I moved from NYC to LA to pursue acting and modeling after finishing 4 years of college where i majored in theatre. Now as a 22 year old, I find myself running into men who just want to have sex with me "to get me to where i need to be". Now we all know about the gatekeepers and their bullshit… and I’m very stern on not having sex with anyone in Hollywood to maintain a clean reputation… I go to a bunch of networking events, I audition on backstage and casting networks all day…. And yet I’ve been in LA for 5 months and still haven’t landed a role on TV. My goal is Netflix or a series. But it’s just so complicated. They keep asking me “what acting classes do you go to” as if my 4 years of college wasn’t enough. But then to even try to get signed to an agency or get an agent, they say “you need to be referred by someone in the company”- how could i possibly be referred if they don’t even know me yet?! So i try to grow my social medias to gain recognition, i have 16k on IG and 23k on Tik tok but these celebrities will not open any of my messages. But every single time i go outside I’m bombarded with “wow you’re so gorgeous, you have amazing energy” ….. Well then why am i not famous yet?!
Should I audition on the first or second day? by Admirable_Writer_329 • last post May 27th
My area community theatre is having auditions for two days for The Hunchback of Notre Dame and I was going to audition for the part of Esmeralda. I have been doing musicals and plays since I was seven and took a break my third year in high school and have just returned to doing it this year. I've been trying to perfect my acting by reading tips, articles, and videos from other actors and casting directors. I recently read something were it talked about being one of the first to audition is good because according to psychology casting directors will remember you better and you will set a bar for other actors to reach. In my area there are many theatre companies and they all run on favoritism and familiarity. The theatre I'm auditioning for only has familiarity I think. For those who don't know what familiarity is it's when a casting director hires a person they know or have worked with in the past because they are more comfortable with working with them instead of hiring a new person. To put it into context think of it like hiring a pet sitter, you wouldn't hire someone you know over a friend or family member. That is the analogy I heard an actress give from one of the videos I watched and although I think it is a good example I think when it comes to acting there is more to consider such as skills. I consider myself a talented actress at times and hope the company hires based on skills. I've never had a big role when it comes to musical theatre, but have skills and have had a lead in a small play and have won state and nationals on my monologues before where the judge told me I am very talented. My question is if its based on familiarity should I still audition on the first day or not?
Should I sign up for Central Casting? by Minos0526 • last post May 26th
Okay so I kinda need to elaborate on my status of what I am, I am a part time worker in a retail store and I am also a college student as well. I always wanted to be some type of an actor but I realized I get way too nervous about being the main focus so I feel like being an extra is more of my calling. Although I feel like I am kinda busy at times but I feel like I can open my availability to be an extra on the side. I do worry that there may be times where I will be busy if I get any emails about bookings with school and my work. Has anyone dealt with something like this and should I give it a try to be an extra, I do want to be part of that experience so I'm hoping I can just do this on my spare time. Sorry if this post was hard to understand? I just don't know if I should try at this time or just wait later on. I don't want to quit my job currently and I obviously can't quit school, I just hope there is a way to squeeze this in and probably do this like over the summer break, winter break or just whenever I will have free time.