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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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
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.