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Trying to find a specific acting book by KodaFromSpace • last post May 19th
I remember reading an acting book a while back. I didn't get too far into it but there was a part where it talked about an actress filming something and she had to keep re-filming the scene because planes were flying overhead. She had to constantly cry as her character or energy between the takes and not lose her character. It should be near the front of the book. If you happen to know that would be great. Thank you.
I’m trying to get into voice acting, but idk if I’m too old by Ruebicks • last post May 19th
I’ve been wanting to act since I was 6 years old, but acting classes and stuff were too expensive, so my parents never put me in anything. Until now, I’m 15. My mom is trying to hire a teacher for me since we have a bit more money now, but I feel insecure bc of my age. I’m 15, I know, it’s a stupid thing to worry about. But I heard that it takes years of acting experience to get into “the seat” and so far, I have none. If I started when I first started to dream of acting, I definitely would have about 9 years of experience. And I see a bunch of popular actors who had already started in a whole bunch of movies at my age, hell, even my cousin who’s my age has been in commercials before! Any advice?
Are showcases from backstage a scam? by Opening-Race6586 • last post May 19th
I always see that there are showcases on backstage titled like „VIP Agent/Manager Showcase“ where you perform for the industry professionals (via zoom) and get instant feedback. I looked through the list of agents attending and there are agents from very prestigious agencies like CESD, A3 and many more. The cost to attend is $459 which I think is a lot. So I was wondering how likely do actors get signed from those showcases plus how likely is it that one of the really big agencies like CESD signs Someone completely unknown only from the showcase? So taking all into account would you say those showcases are worth it? Thank you in advance for answers :)
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post May 19th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
My thoughts and expectations about acting by DecentMud3996 • last post May 19th
I don’t have a passion. I didn’t know what to do in college, and I picked at random: economics and cs (since from there I can do data science which goes in different fields). However, during the pandemic (the first lockdown) I realized I loved movies and tv series, and I really admire actors and their works. The fact that actors can make you cry and laugh within 30 seconds is so fascinating in my opinion. Thats why I thought I could take acting classes and see how it went. I started in September (which marked the beginning of my college classes too), and it’s not quite what I imagined. I thought I would fall in love with acting, but I think I’m more fascinated by the idea of it, and not by actually doing it: I don’t have problems with identifying with the character but it’s difficult for me to understand what I’m doing “right” or what I’m doing “wrong” since everything is so subjective. How do actors know they are acting good? From the classes I’ve had I understood you don’t have to think about what you’re doing, you just have to do it. I’m able to do this very well, however, sometimes my teacher tells me i did great and sometimes he has a lot of comments and I don’t really understand what I did differently! I’m a very practical person, I follow the rules to get good results, so this thing that you don’t have any rule (or just a few) is so hard for me… Since I’m asking myself if I really like acting I guess I don’t like it because if you love something you know it already right? I don’t know what to do… I don’t see myself working 9-5 in an office everyday till I die. I thought I saw myself as an actor but as I was saying I think I like more the idea of it… Any suggestions? Are there any other jobs close to acting (for movies, not for theatre) which could suit me?
Experience by Chilliwiddit • last post May 18th
Hey since you guys are all actors , I wanted to know your experiences doing this, you know what I mean? From your ups and downs and frustrations. Not to pry but to know how the life is firsthand
How are you guys staying ahead of the game? by HPM89 • last post May 18th
So I keep my ear out there, and I’m privy to some insider information occasionally due to being on the other side of the camera in the industry. So my question is, are some of you vets out there telling your agent/managers about projects you’ve heard of, and pitching that the CD knows you. To possibly have them look at breakdowns to submit you for. The reason I ask is I always hear, part of the actors job is also knowing what’s going on. Being active. Which leads to one more question. How do you properly communicate that to your agent/manager?
I’m not sure if I’m being sensitive or if my agent is just rude. by Bigbittytitty • last post May 18th
I signed with my commercial agent about 6 months ago. I was fresh out of college and felt as though I needed to be signed IMMEDIATELY!!! I was super excited because I felt that the meeting went well but, over time I started to feel as though this may not be a great pay. In the 6 months of being signed with her I’ve only gotten 6 auditions (so one a month) and 4 of them I KNEW I wasn’t the right person for the job. For instance I’m a short plus size woman with fun big curly hair and gap teeth and she’ll send me auditions to be a bellhop………….. Anyways, there have been two instances were I felt disgusted by her. Four months ago there was a death in my family and I hadn’t checked my emails in two days. She needed me to add my sizes. She emailed me again and when I finally responded I apologized saying that my cousin had passed away and I’ll never let it happen again, she ignored me. Then a couple of days ago I submitted myself for a commercial and got the audition. She sent me an email confirming the audition. I was working my job at the time and as soon as I saw the email (1hour later) I responded! But, after that she got snappy with me saying I need to be on top of my emails and confirm much quicker. Is this normal for how agents communicate with actors? I’m not able to constantly be on my phone at work checking emails especially when she mainly sends me ONE audition a month. Also I’m not trying to seem ungrateful it’s just some of my peers get way more auditions than I do. One of my friends says that her agent always sends smiley faces. It’s just the way she talks to me turns me off and makes me feel like a child.
Is he overreacting? Should I go to bat for her or leave her to her fate? by airjerthebear • last post May 18th
I opened a center a few years back for the town to have a community center. They have shows, festivals, concerts, etc. I basically run the venue. Anyways, I know pretty much everyone who gets the space personally. A guy who had it last weekend is a HS friend. We are right, he’s a good man. However, he was very upset because the lead or his play no showed and didn’t contact. The play still pushed through, but he felt it grossly underachieved. Anyways, the lead called and said she didn’t come because she received word that the grave of her deceased best friend(and likely her ex-gf) was tampered with. It was thoroughly vandalized, although the casket was untouched. Anyways, she basically said she was traumatized. This was verified by the mortuary that her friend is at. Anyways, my friend who directed the play wants to bury her. He wants to have her blacklisted to everyone he knows so she never gets another role. I have met this lead actress, don’t care for her much. However, I do feel terrible about her friend. If I were to talk to him, he’d likely ease up and just let it go. Should I or nah?
Should I audition for my local community theatre just for experience? by MudOwn8574 • last post May 18th
I have been so busy with seasonal work and traveling that I have not had the chance to perform or audition for anything. My local community theatre is holding auditions for a production of Rent this weekend. There will be a singing portion as well as a dance portion to the audition. I know that I would not be able to commit due to work, however I think it would be a great chance to get some audition experience and connect with fellow actors in my hometown. Would it be wrong of me to audition knowing that I won't be able to go to rehearsals?
Asked for Submission Report by moragsmoriches • last post May 18th
I asked my manager for a submission report and they responded that they do not send out reports. They are with a well respected office, but I was under the impression submission reports are information actors are entitled to have. Is this something that has changed recently?
Do any of you have an industry age/stage age? Or have you met any actors that do? by throwawayhiyah • last post May 18th
I was just reading about Gabrielle Carteris and how she said she was 21 to get the role on Beverly Hills 90210 when she was actually 29. And then she was told later if they knew her age they wouldn’t have hired her! Which I think is ridiculous because she was obviously good enough for the job, so it bugs me that age seems to matter especially for women. So do people still do this/can they get away with it? Do you keep your age on the down low or know people that hide their age or say something different for the sake of roles? Is there anyway that people hiring for something could find out your age?
What do you guys think when people say about auditions “it’s all in the text”? by watch1122 • last post May 18th
I’m starting to think me focusing on creating memories for the character can be a waste of time…like is it better to lay off on the actor side a little bit and get on the writer’s side? AKA the story?
ITALIAN ACTORS! Erasmus in Accademia Nazionale d´Arte Drammatica Silvio d´Amico by BagHolder111 • last post May 18th
Hey everyone, I’m considering an erasmus exchange next year in the upper mentioned university. Does anyone have any experience with the schooling process of erasmus students there?:) Thanks a lot, I hope everyone is having a good time wherever you are! Best of luck from Czech Republic.
WHYYYYY by Done_Playing_Games • last post May 18th
Yes, I’ve made (somewhat) peace with it. I know it won’t change. I know I should just completely forget about the why:s. YES, I KNOW THAT IT JUST IS WHAT IT IS! IF YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, THE TIME DOESN’T MATTER! But WHYYYYYYYY would a CD send out an 8 pages 3 scenes FILLED with dialogue and give less than 48 hours deadline? WHYYYYYYY? It’s for a big supporting role in huge feature that’s had a long preproduction and it’s still not set to film for another couple of months. So WHY did you decide to punish the actors by giving TWO days? Even 3 days would’ve been at least a bit more merciful! Thank you for letting me vent.
What do TV actors do if a baby misbehaves during a scene? by Responsible_Will_819 • last post May 18th
Do they memorize multiple versions of the same scene? Or do they just re-shoot it when the baby is calm again? I've always been curious.
Opinion on sex scenes by That1Girll • last post May 18th
I saw this thread on twitter earlier about a debate on sex scenes which I thought was interesting seeing non actors talking about it, so why not ask the community that actually have the chance in being in one some day, or maybe decline being in one. Do you think sex scenes are unnecessary? Why or why not?
Commercial Demo Tips by Freaklegion00 • last post May 18th
I'm going to get a Commercial Demo sorted out here shortly and am wondering if anyone has any thoughts on length, how many spots, how long should a spot be.... should I write my own copy or just pull something that already exists? Also if you're an experienced Voice Actor with a Commercial Demo I'd love to hear your demo to help me figure out my own. Thanks in advance!
Hey I’m new to this sub and voice acting in general by FilthyJuiceMoose • last post May 17th
I’m trying to figure out how to word this question so I don’t invoke the wrath of the Reddit intellectuals… So I’ll start with a bit about myself. I’m a 30 year old factory worker from the mid west. I’ve always been interested in voice acting but I’ve never known where or how to start. Recently I decided to take a chance on myself an got a decent PC and a nice microphone and made a fiverr account to try to get my first gig. But now that I’ve done that I don’t know what to do next. What would the experienced voice actors or just any voice actors in the sub do in my position to get noticed?
Dropping out of school and becoming an actor, what’s my next move? by Lamiazo • last post May 17th
After 13 years of schooling, including a year of university, I’ve dropped out. I plan to move to Philadelphia and try my hand at becoming a small time actor (with hopes of becoming more) like I’ve dreamed of and do it while I’m still young. I only have one issue, I’m not really sure what next the course of action is. Where do I start? I’m gonna start with trying out for every audition I can get my hands on but from there I have no clue what to do. What’re your thoughts? experiences? stories? anything?