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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.
Will Real People Victoria help me become a successful actress in NYC? by Icy-Chipmunk-8172 • last post May 23rd
Hi all, Not sure if this was the appropriate subreddit but I am a 30 year old woman living in Melbourne wanting to pursue acting. I haven’t acted in anything since high school so I’m getting back into it and wanted to join an agency. I’m working in hospitality whilst attending university for arts. Is Real People Victoria (a talent agency in Melbourne, Australia) worth it? I saw some of their reviews on Google where people were saying they weren’t getting any work and that they had to pay $100’s to get headshots taken. My goal is to be a working actress in New York City living comfortably. Thank you!
any tips welcome!! by lizcheer • last post May 23rd
i have no experience in acting whatsoever but it’s something i’ve always wanted to do. i just applied for a local commercial yesterday as an extra just to get some experience on camera. i’m interested in taking classes and learning the basics. any advice for a novice actor would be amazing! (very novice)
dealing with rejection by Calm_Percentage5908 • last post May 23rd
Hi all, short time lurker ready to dive in! I have always loved acting but kids and work and other life stuff meant it is only since I turned 40 last year I have been able to really have a go. I have a few years of private lessons under my belt and two levels of classes at my local community theatre. I have done 5 auditions so far, and scored 2 roles - "Nanny Cook" in 101 Dalmatians and "Hatter" in a musical adaptation of "Alice in Wonderland". The writer/director of Alice walked the talk on inclusivity so I worry giving me a lead (the main bad guy) has given me a false belief in my abilities. I have noticed some shows I have auditioned for and not got in have had casts that are literally entirely under 25, and there are children playing adult roles when I really think that I am a better actor than then - I'd wanna be, being 25 years older! But it still sucks every time not getting a part and I do doubt myself while knowing full well I will keep going back for more because I love it. Apart from getting more lessons, any hints on dealing with not getting a part? The roller coaster of depression and hope is playing havoc on my not very stable mental health. Thank you!
First voice acting job complete! by FilthyJuiceMoose • last post May 23rd
I had my very first paid voice acting job over the weekend! The pay wasn’t huge but extremely fair for the amount of work I did. I’m one step closer to being a pro voice actor!
Does anybody know or know about these actors who recently booked pilots and straight-to-series shows? by WinonaPortman • last post May 22nd
I got some down time and decided to do my [Pilot Season list](https://www.reddit.com/r/acting/comments/g306qr/3year_totals_young_adult_pilot_season_bookings/) again to see if there has been any significant shift in the balance of casting in the young adult range due to the pandemic. There hasn't, but as usual, there are a few actors who don't show sufficient online info about their educational and training backgrounds to classify. Here they are with some notes I made about what I could tell; so, if you know them, know about them, or are one of them, please speak up or message me with their info ... **Gabriela Cartol**- The Resort - series regular - Mexican. Top of the age range with Spanish language credits going back to 2012. Did she go to University in Mexico or attend a conservatory? What did she study if anything? **Ali Hadji-Heshmati**- Lockwood & Co. - Brit. Possibly younger than 23. Headshots look like standard UK drama school showcase fare. Has IMDb credits that shot in 2019. Theatre and short film credits under "LUS." Is that an acronym for a drama or stage school? **Jayden Elijah** - Saint X - lead - Brit. Full name? Some instagram pics appear to be in the UK in an institutional setting. University? Course of study? CV on agency site doesn't show any drama school but that agency never does. Credits going back to 2011, so probably a former child star regardless. **Olivia Luccardi** - East New York - series regular - First network credits shot when she was around 22. College if any? Course of study? **Drake Rodger** - The Winchesters - series regular - Most training in Florida per Backstage. Can't tell age other than he seems to be in the lower half of the age range. College if any? Major? Full name? First indie credits were shot in Florida in 2018. Has studied at or with Cast Studio, Performer's Studio Workshop, Todd Sheeler, Andi Matheny, and Christinna Chauncey.
How can I prove myself as an actor? by dreamerinthesky • last post May 22nd
So, I have an issue which makes me feel quite frustrated. I've always had this passion for acting and I've come to really see myself as talented at it through all my endeavours. I am always drawn back to it and I love entertaining. An acting teacher of mine told me to sign up for small parts and I've been doing as much, because I'd really like to do something I'm passionate about for a living. But I've been on some site for a while now and I just can't get a foot in the door, which is understandable in a way: I have no real experience and lots of people have this dream. I've tried selling myself with words, as on this site there isn't really an opportunity to showcase your talents in a video. Someone suggested I'd make a YouTube channel, but to me that's actually not what I'm looking for. People are always spewing vitriol in the comments and I'd like to avoid negativity. I'd just like to play a part in a tv-show because I'd like to. It's not for the fame or money specifically. I'd just do my job and be done with it, you know. I wouldn't go on Twitter or look up articles about myself, because I don’t really care to bring myself down like that. I get that this all sounds very contradictory, but I do believe this is a calling of sorts and I should chase it, I'm just not very good at pitching myself.
Cold emails to agents by iamast3g0saurus • last post May 22nd
Hi lovely people, I'm an actor, currently finishing a 1 year post grad fast track course at a decently connected drama school in London UK. My graduate showcase is coming up and that means I need to start cold emailing agents in order to try and get them to come and see the show. I did this at our half year show case with little success. I did not seem to have much luck gathering any interest and didn't received any responses. I am just wondering if anyone has any tips on what is the best way to formulate an email, and what will get someone interested enough to go to my Spotlight page or check out my CV and potentially want to see more of me?
Need a quick voiceover actor for a TikTok calibration! by tdnk11 • last post May 22nd
I’ve been working on a TikTok series. I recently filmed a skit with peanut butter. And due to the peanut butter recall right now I figured it would be a good test run for an episode. It’s like two lines. Just a small phone conversation. Only a $10 gig If it works good then it could turn into a paid gig if you stay with us and the series takes off Message me if interested
I've decided I want to become an actor. What do I do? (UK) by throwawayfitness1997 • last post May 22nd
Mid 20s male with undergraduate law degree. Last few years I've been working with my parents and focusing on my mental health, etc. I have a HUGE love of film and through therapy etc discovered that my true calling is acting. Its just something I really want to do. What's the reality here? I want to start self teaching, and then get classes. But will I have to also get another job? I've been told that acting is hard to break into and will be low paying etc. My plan was to get a law job (paralegal perhaps) or something alternative (fianncial services compliance) but when I decided I wanted to act, I initially assumed that I wouldn't have to do these jobs because I would purusue acting instead. But now, I'm not sure, I don't have the impression that I can just decide to become an actor and then instantly get paid... or can I? Other notes - I don't want to act in theaters, but moreso film/tv.
“Acting Exercises” for a young actress? by LinkovitchChmofsky • last post May 22nd
Hello all! I’m going to begin teaching acting lessons soon, and was curious if anyone had any recommendations on where to start with a young (12) pre-teen girl? She has lots of dance experience but has never taken acting classes before. These are also individual lessons so group exercises won’t work! I have a pretty solid base but would love your opinions!!!
“Do not self submit to Actor’s Access or Casting Networks, do it through your agent” by nonchalantdilletante • last post May 22nd
Maybe I’m misunderstanding this advice, but this is the first time I’m hearing this! This casting director said this on her Instagram today and it was co-signed by a few agents: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd1LI7oJfj-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Again, I’ve never understood it to be a “cash grab” to self submit to projects when you’re repped. Can someone explain to me how/why that is? If I’m misunderstanding what she means, what *does* she mean?
Confused about my call time by Neenabubba • last post May 22nd
First time doing an “actor role”! So I received my call sheet for this tv show I’ll be on for the first time and I’m seeing several different times listed. Email header: CALL=0700 Email body: Unit call=0700 Call sheet attachment: Unit call=0700, shoot call=0730, beside my name HMW=1400 and on set=1500 Is my call time 0700 or is it my HMW time 1400…?
How does it work technically if I use voice actors for an audio drama and they're in another country by Ieatclowns • last post May 22nd
I'm not new to audio drama in that I've worked on radio plays and comedy in the UK (as a writer) but I am new to producing and so I'm learning as I write with the an being to produce my audio drama myself. I'll want to employ actors but as I'm in a small town in Australia, I'm limited and know I'll need to work with people remotely. How does that work technically? Thanks!