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Help me choose by grassy03 • last post May 14th
Hey Everyone! Im an actor living in sweden repped by a manager ( Maria Vascsak at IMA Content ) i need some help choosing a path to follow. Im about to graduate high school, im 18 years old and have experince in both theatre and film. Ive played a leading role in a short film recently along with other projects in film. I do also have extensive experince in theatre as ive been in theatre since i was a kid! As i said, im graduating soon and i dont really know what to do… I have thought of moving to LA to study acting and auditioning as much as i can. My goal is to be able to be an actor full time but opinions from my family have made me feel like its a bad disicion to study acting ( they see it as putting all my eggs in one basket ) My question to you all is, should i study acting or should i study something with a more stable job perspective? Id love to delve deep into different techniques as i really enjoy studying acting and have seen some great success in it in the past year or so but the only thing holding me back is the unstableness of the career and the industry. What do you guys think? ive thought if maybe studying media as it is still related to the industry but its not really enticing and seems like a betrayal to my dreams… Please give me some advice and some thoughts in what you think i should do. It would be greatly appreciated! Side note! My manager is really established in LA with a good base there in terms if contacts and connections. Thank you
Is it appropriate to call an agency for advice? by moonkitchen • last post May 14th
The idea was recently suggested to me to call a local agency and ask them what steps they think I should take or what I can/should be doing in the area I’m in. I’ve tried very hard to find work here on Backstage and Actors Access but it’s a small town and there isn’t even any work towns over. But then a friend of a friend says they know somebody signed to this agency who DOES get work here and sent me the agency’s info saying I should ask them. Would it be annoying to them or make me look like someone they’d never want to sign?
I so truly so wish I had the chance to be among child actors by SaleSubstantial9962 • last post May 14th
This is it. I wish I had the chance to discover my calling when I was a child to get into acting and be among child actors. I feel my experience would have been built up into a long and successful career. I am 21 and am not an actor and even if it happens, I kind of feel like it won't reach the same longevity it could've if I had been as enticing and interesting as Tom Holland, Woody Norman or Asa Butterfield. I love expressing myself in daydreams and feel like with the right script, emotions and crew that I can let myself out and make art. Idk what to feel or how to think at the moment.
Actors’ Equity Open Access by spinalgeometry • last post May 14th
Does anyone know if a W9 would be accepted as proof of employment for Equity’s Open Acess program? I can’t find an exhaustive list of proof they accept, only the website saying “pay stub, W2, 1099, etc.”
How can I improve further as a Voice Actor? by HiddenNightmares • last post May 14th
Hello again! I asked a similar question around two years ago and that advice greatly helped me. I have a few gigs under my belt now but I know I can vastly improve from where I am right now. A typical answer that is said alot is coaching but right now with college (Theatre Major) I can't afford it. (Mostly because most coaches charge a fee greater than my rent) Thanks and have a great day/night :)
Acting?? I don't know what or how? by Lnaejr3 • last post May 14th
Hello, everyone!!! I am trying to become an actor, but I wanna know what strides to take. Hete are some strides, I've taken (not many). 1. In most of my Digital Video Production projects I play as the main actor, and my teacher always compliments my acting and such. 2. I very recently made an Instagram account, wete I plan to post my content. - My very first post was of a music video that my friend and I made. The artist reposted the reel on her story!!! It was awesome!! Yet, alot of ppl are looking at it, but nobody is liking it. I know, I know it's the first post, gotta keep expectations low... But idk if my acting account would get lots of views and stuff compared to like an art, cooking or editing account. Like I'm doing worse than the bare minimum... Okay, so I know that's it's not alot of strides and lots of rambling. But this year, I plan to get a job and pay for some type of acting class to bulid up some skills. I wanna expand more on my IG account, try get noticed. Even, get into YouTube.I wanna try to audition for a community a thearte (trying to be the next Wayne Brady) before I graduate. (Class of 2024) Anything else you would recommend? Any advice on the Instagram stagram account thing? What acting class, I should take? (Online or In-person) Would like to see some of my work, give critiques? Anything and Everything is Welcome! Thanks in Advance
I recently did a BG job for a major TV production for the first time and just got asked back to come back for an actor role by Neenabubba • last post May 14th
What exactly does this mean?? I’m non union and only did one BG gig which was the one I did before I got asked back to come back for an actor role. How is this different than a regular BG role? What’s the pay like? This is in Toronto, Canada
Vancouver Summer Acting Programs!! by dougfairy7 • last post May 13th
Hey! I'm a beginner actor (20 years old) in Vancouver looking to take classes in the summer and was hoping to see if anyone here had any recommendations for particular programs (not too expensive with a focus in film acting). I randomly came upon an Arts Umbrella Audion prep program and was thinking of trying that out but I haven't heard much of their acting programs. I was also looking at VAS but their next start date seems to be in September only. Any acting class suggestions in general are welcome!! Thank you!!
how do i shake the feeling that i’ve not done enough despite all this validation? by c0astferrari • last post May 13th
currently i’m in drama school. 20 years old. just about finishing my first year. yesterday we did our solo story performances and mine was written about the disregard of the Black girl’s mental health. they loved it. instead of well done, they said thank you. they cried and i felt like i connected and shared a piece of myself with them. it wasn’t easy to do. my issue now is that some things went wrong like my classmate who was supposed to do my sound effects wasn’t on cue but i was told i was performing well enough that people didn’t really notice anyways. but even as everyone validated me, just as they did a few terms ago when i did a scene from rotterdam (by jon brittain), there’s just something missing. i don’t know what it is. i am proud of myself. i know this. but i’m up at 2am which is something my body hasn’t even been able to do because of all the constant work i’ve done the past five weeks has been spent on assessments and making sure yesterday’s performance went well. and it did. and now i feel incomplete. like there’s always something i could’ve done better. i wasn’t a theatre kid. i got into drama school after years of trying (i know 20 is young but in my country we start university at 16/17). i used that as my way to get free acting training because although i decided to be an actor at i think 14, i never could afford to pursue it until i got older and more independent. i know my need for validation stems from that. but it’s funny because i don’t seek validation in any other aspect of my life. how do i stop feeling hollow after a performance? i just want to be proud of myself and go to bed. but instead, i feel not enough.
How to deal with harsh critique from director? by fuzhudeer • last post May 13th
So I got brutally honest notes from my director today. She said my acting wasn't all there, I wasn't ready for a song and that my acting is lacking. She didn't give specifics on how to improve, but since acting is my outlet to cope with depression this really got to me. I never did a show with her before. In the past I have been praised by previous directors. I typically get leads and a lot of singing, so this is my first time getting a smaller role and critique like this. I want to grow as an actor but first I need to stomach her critique. Any tips? Should I talk to her about the specifics or would that be considered disrespectful? I also have another question. Was what she said plain out rude or is it just typical note giving?
I want to be an actress- by MrHappyPig • last post May 13th
So i want to be an actress. I am a teenager living in wales in the UK but i want to be an actress. What do i need to do in my teens in order to become an actress? Any advice is helpful, thanks.
Becoming famous by Sad_Entrepreneur9153 • last post May 13th
How do actors come to light, such as Aaron Paul, get a breakout show/movie? Is it by chance, or some special talent? Also, how do you become a "great" actor?
Moving from non-union to AABP by meinai88 • last post May 13th
Hello fellow Toronto actors. I have been doing BG since January and have enough vouchers to apply to AABP. I want to eventually become a principal actor and I have heard different things from people about joining AABP as a BG. People are saying it's good so you can get your hours towards becoming an Apprentince. Some people are saying don't do it now cause I won be able to do non-union shoots as a principal actor if I am AABP. I was just curious what everyones thoughts are about this and/or if anyone had experience with this. Thank you all.
Opinions on Talent Link from Actor's Access? by 121mc555 • last post May 13th
I'm trying to find representation for acting and saw this ad on Actor's Access saying that this service they offer could help me "get in front of Los Angeles and New York Talent Agents and Managers". Have you had good experiences with it?
Need some help by InsectGlittering390 • last post May 13th
New actor I just got my first job for a commercial and I have to sign an NDA, but I don’t have an agent or agency and it asking for that so what should i do?
Question about Accent while Auditioning by greygreengrace • last post May 13th
Hi! I am going to be auditioning for a production of *Cinderellie-Mae* at a local theater. The website says that we will be cold reading from the script. I read through the script online and the directions said that actors should speak in a strong country accent. Should I try to cold read off of the script with an accent, or should I just speak in my normal voice? Would it be appropriate to ask which they would prefer before I started reading?
Don't get me wrong, I love voice actors and I know it isn't always their choice. But why is this always the go-to? by vandalxxi • last post May 13th
Can I be an actor without leaving home? by EmploymentChemical35 • last post May 13th
Do you think it’s possible for phobic person to learn and act from home, never leaving it?
Apple USB adapter not working on Apollo Solo USB? by JamesMooreVO • last post May 13th
Hey voice actors! I just got an official Apple USB 3.0 to Lightning Camera Adapter to hook up to my audio interface. I am powering the adapter through a USB hub and it updated the camera adapter when I plugged it in, so I know the device was recognized. It also has enough power as far as I can tell, but whenever I try to record on my phone through the adapter/my interface, the audio just gets picked up by my standard iPhone mic. Any advice?