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any tips on how to have outstanding/groundbreaking performances as an actor? by Additional-Notice-39 • last post May 5th
I am a young (really unknown atm) actress who is also trying to make representation in this industry as a plus sized black women and with that I would have to have ground breaking performances to even be looked at so i was wondering if anybody could give me tips??
Percy Jackson Disney+ series casting update by cranekicked • last post May 5th
Remember that "open call" they put out to round out the lead cast of the Percy Jackson Disney+ series? The actress they cast for Annabeth has been a series regular on two shows, while the actor who'll play Grover got his first network tv role 9 years ago and is repped by Paradigm and CESD. Hard to see the open call being not much more than a PR stunt by Disney+. That said -- if you are a non-actor and this open call lit a fire under you and perhaps even motivated you to put together a self-tape, consider enrolling in an acting class! You didn't get your dream role, but if it deepened your interest in acting then it wasn't all for nothing.
Im looking for voice actors to narrate a documentary Im making by Texastankwatcher • last post May 5th
if you are interested send me an email colewilllingham367@gmail.com its not a paying roll because I don't expect to generate any revenue form this, and if I do I've decided to donate it to Ukrainian refugees
9 page sides due in 3 days other SAG actors please advise by BelleLabz • last post May 4th
Normally I would start working ASAP but I feel discouraged because… a) there’s a statement about “offer only” / “meeting only” actors (I am not at that stage) to communicate that with the CD…which indicates they will probably go with a name b) they want partial nudity for the role I’m auditioning for which I don’t feel awesome about c) the script is not very good tbh. I AM GRATEFUL FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY ANDDD there are times where I wonder if others relate to this. Thank you.
Broadway VS Hollywood how are the expectations and standards different among industries. by RetailSlave5408 • last post May 4th
I feel like Broadway is much more exclusive and as a result more competitive. It almost feels like a pedigree. I just think of the people on Broadway who have taken unending performing lessons since they were 3 from dance, to movement, voice, improvisation, the modeling and headshots, having to learn music theory. It’s like training to be a pro athlete or an Olympian. Having to exercise your voice in addition to your body. Hollywood is a lot more looks focused, you don’t always have to have model caliber looks, but your appearance has to give a distinctive impression. As noted in the series, No Small Parts, an actor like Michael Jeter isn’t a super model (or remotely ugly if you ask me) but his general look conveyed a specific kind of character. I almost see this with voice too with actors like Jennifer Tilly, Kathleen Wilhoitte, or Glenne Headley. Those actors get a lot of work because they can work a role exceedingly well. What do you think is some interesting Food for thought about what both industries demand from actors?
Commercial Audition Casting Breakdown Help? by CaliforniaStoked • last post May 4th
Could someone give me a quick refresher of how casting for commercials work? I’ve done a few non union ones, but have never really truly understood the process and now that I have an agent, I’d like too. So the casting office calls you in and they audition you, then they send the audition tapes to the advertising agency and the ad agency narrows the favorites down for callbacks, and then the actual company (example Best Buy), picks the final choice based on those callbacks? So the actual casting directors are sort of like the middle men and they pick who gets called in based on headshots? And then they deliver the news to the chosen actor at the end of it? I’m in Los Angeles and I audition for both union and non union commercials, if any of that info matters.
Newbie actor who’s never done a paid job. Critique away! by gnataral • last post May 4th
Looking for recommendations of any charities/NGOs that promote dramatic arts as a therapy for mental health challenges by AJDon82 • last post May 4th
While I think we can all agree that commercial (i.e for profit) acting can be a very stressful, frustrating and depressing path at times, I have recently read (after experiencing first hand the mental health benefits of joining a local community improv group) that community acting (AKA drama therapy), whether through drama clubs, improv groups, amatuer theatre etc. can be very beneficial to many types of mental health issues. As someone who has struggled with mental health for a long time, I would like to find out about any charities actively using or promoting community acting as a therapy/relief to help people in the wider community who face mental health challenges, to see what kind of support I could offer. I have read about several organizations, in both the UK and US that support actors mental health, but I'm looking for something more geared towards the general public. There was a charity like this ([http://actingnow.co.uk/](http://actingnow.co.uk/)) but they sadly seem to have stopped operating. So if anyone could recommend a similar charity, NGO or organisation, I'd be very grateful! P.S: In case anyone is interested in more information on the topic, here are several links you can use to learn more; [https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118285](https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118285) [https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2018/apr/25/drama-performing-mental-health-may-contain-nuts](https://www.theguardian.com/healthcare-network/2018/apr/25/drama-performing-mental-health-may-contain-nuts) [https://www.badth.org.uk/dramatherapy/what-is-dramatherapy](https://www.badth.org.uk/dramatherapy/what-is-dramatherapy) [https://www.resetbrainandbody.com/blog/how-the-performing-arts-benefit-mental-health](https://www.resetbrainandbody.com/blog/how-the-performing-arts-benefit-mental-health) [https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-arts-can-help-improve-your-mental-health](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/blog/how-arts-can-help-improve-your-mental-health)
I’m a 16 year old male and I’m looking to get a start in voice acting and voice over, where should I start? by superdino1234 • last post May 4th
I’m a 16 year old male and I’m looking to get a start in voice acting and voice over, where should I start? I’ve done research online that hasn’t really been able to lead me anywhere and I’m unsure of the best course of action to not only make me the best voice actor that I can be but also get me gigs and eventually turn this into a career.
How to find auditions by Zealousideal_End3005 • last post May 4th
I'm curious about getting into this field of work so how do voice actors find auditions.
What does charisma mean in acting? by ohnose34 • last post May 4th
I hear people say *insert actor* is very charismatic on screen. Is it like they look good on camera? How do you know they’re charismatic?
I'm an Cartoon Artist Looking to work with a Sports/Entertainment Genre Voice Over Actor by travisbklein • last post May 4th
Hey what's up all I have been googling around and decided why not post here. So I'm an cartoon artist and I want to start a youtube channel doing documentaries about sports/entertainment celebrities. I have already completed the drawings/cartoons for several documentaries, one about Lebron, one about Elon Musk, but I have so many more ideas that are on queue. I mean in the end I'd like to partner with a trustworthy person and share in the profits from the youtube videos we make but to start off I would understand the voice over actor wanting to be paid so that is totally cool with me. If you are interested in celebrities and sports I'd love to chat and maybe we can work together.
Acting advice by Strict_Carpenter_661 • last post May 4th
What’s one advice/tip you guys use on yourself that you’ve either learnt or picked up that has made you a better actor.
Where to find diverse voice actors? by Mission_Dog_2748 • last post May 4th
I know this question might sound weird, especially because voice acting is an art form that doesn’t require the actor to show their face, but I think it’s important to have a voice actor that matches the character and can understand them better. Luckily I have a lot of time to figure this out (I’m no where near the casting stage of this project) but it’s still frustrating. The problem I’m running into though is that it’s very hard to find voice actors that fit certain demographics. If I search up Nigerian voice actors, I just find a bunch of people doing Nigerian accents with no background. And then maybe three people who actually fit the description. And if I try to search something up less well known, like earlier today I was trying to find Yup’ik voice actors, basically nothing comes up at all. I know that logically when looking for specific people with specific backgrounds, the pickings are going to be smaller. But it seems ridiculous that I can only find like, three people voice acting for a population that is in the thousands, all with internet access. Is there somewhere else I could find people? Or somewhere else to be looking? A better way to search? ANY advice is appreciate.
Female VA to read script for company infographic by guys_im_not_a_robot • last post May 4th
Need voice actress to read out a script introducing a concept of a new company. Just sound professional, very small, I'll send it to you and you name the price
Is it legit if a casting director reaches out to you? by AYamPapaya22 • last post May 4th
Title says the basic question: So, I self-taped for an open casting call, and submitted a first audition, alongside a headshot and CV. For the record, this was on Backstage, and I know some people have very controversial opinions about that website. But moving on, now I’m in the second round of auditions, and the casting director reached out to me directly letting me know I’d made the cut, and sending me the script slides for the next round. I looked online for his name and production company, and everything else checks out. If I double-triple-quadruple checked him out, is this normal? I’ll quote his email below: Good afternoon [REDACTED], I just want to introduce myself quickly, as I am usually busy casting with other projects outside of [REDACTED] Productions. I usually have someone reach out on my behalf. My name is [REDACTED] and I am the head of [REDACTED]’s casting, and have been in the film and TV industry since the age of 5. You may be asking yourself why I would be reaching out to you directly. After having had your information sent to me, I was very impressed by not only your profile, but also your drive, as I don’t see that passion from a lot of actors. I would like to ask you myself if you would be interested in continuing your audition process for [REDACTED]. If you still are, please reply to this email as soon as possible, and I will send you the slides as soon as I can.
Any other actors and wriers in the LA area want to collaborate? by LoveExile • last post May 3rd
Hi. I'm looking for other actors who want to collaborate on videos. I want to do a lot of sketch comedy and dramatic work. Please hit me up.
Do casting directors let agents know if an actor is released from a hold? by abercrombieNbeyotch • last post May 3rd
The shooting date is near and I’m still on hold. I just want to get it out of system already if I booked or not.
should I add my co-star footage to reel even tho it's not a good one? by MaveInfinite • last post May 3rd
so I hate the way the footage came out. one of my big bookings, well, big to me is a one liner in a new big show. but the camera was else where while i said my line..I feel like a glorified extra..I still interacted with the main actor.. what should I do?
The beginning of my career by ThinkDifferentMan • last post May 3rd
Hello everyone! I am a new (like very new) actor who lives in LA and I am starting my acting career this summer. I have been studying acting for about 5 years (not in school) through scripts, movie breakdowns, character analysis and general youtube videos. I am a newbie to on-set work but not a newbie on what to expect from this industry. My one and only question is **what should I do to get a good jumpstart this summer so I can have a good foundation for the future?** Anything is helpful!