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Questions for ATL actors by MentionAltruistic968 • last post May 24th
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!
Need advice. drop show or not by fuzhudeer • last post May 24th
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.
I'm not as good as I used to be. What is happening to me? by daddymonster1 • last post May 24th
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.
Cast as Lead in Indie Feature, but may lose my Job by RocketPunch2018 • last post May 24th
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.
Acting class/managers/agents any recommendations in Bay Area (San Fran to San Jose) by I_am_u_as_r_me • last post May 24th
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.
Working a job while working on getting into the acting industry full time by Different_Pass5266 • last post May 24th
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?
How to Voice Actor's record during Mowing Season? by unanswerableQ • last post May 24th
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?
what are steps to take as an actress? by Beneficial-Bear-5277 • last post May 24th
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.
Signing up for an acting class and was asked “What type of Actor are you?”. What exactly does this mean? by throwawayforprivacyi • last post May 24th
Social Media presence as an actor (Instagram, tiktok, …) by Opening-Race6586 • last post May 24th
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
ADHD and constantly looking dead behind the eyes? What helps? by galaxyprintleggings • last post May 24th
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.
Do you think it's possible for an actor/actress to think about something as mundane as to what they are going to have for dinner, while meanwhile putting on an amazing performance in front of the camera? by wietpeukjes • last post May 24th
I wonder about this often...
Residuals, for new editions of old games? by Failed2launch • last post May 23rd
This question is targeted for voice actors for video games that acted in a video game that's old enough for a "HD Edition". For example, Grand Theft Auto, San Andreas is part of the trilogy recently released as "The Definitive Edition". My question is, are the voice actors getting paid again, even though this time around they did not do anything. The game was re-released but no new dialogue was recorded. However, if you look at the music that was used in the video game, all the music labels will get paid again for licensing their music for GTA. This can be for any video game that was re-made or re-released. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/uw5gs0)
Casting Websites? by TheSeventhPrince • last post May 23rd
So I've been using Backstage for awhile to seek out different roles, but I want to cast a slightly wider net, and I've heard about Actors Access, Casting Networks, and Playbill. I was wondering if anyone knew any more websites/avenues of approach that would be beneficial to look into and how was your experience using them? Thanks in advance!
Does anyone know/use a CPA that can specialize for actors? by djk96 • last post May 23rd
I want to get my finances in order better but I’d like to work with an accountant that can know the ins and outs of the entertainment industry.
Male actor mid 20s m. Should I post a shirtless picture on IMDb? Will it help or hurt my career? by buddyrocky777 • last post May 23rd
Should I post a shirtless picture on IMDb? Will it help or hurt my career? Hello everyone I’m a meld actor late 20s and I’m a up and coming actor and was wondering what would be an acceptable and professional approach to showing off my physique on IMDb? Would shirtless pictures turn off producers and directors? This has been bugging me for a while and I don’t know what to do anything helps. Thanks!
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