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Can I really become an actor even with an extremely problematic past? by bumblingbafoon5656 • last post May 2nd
When I was younger I was a very problematic toxic teen who didn’t really care about anything other than what directly benefited me. I didn’t know proper healthy boundaries and I sexually assaulted my ex-partner without fully realizing the extent of my actions and the drastic impact they’d have on the person and their life moving forward. Obviously I was publicly shamed and scrutinized, things like this just aren’t acceptable human behaviour, it’s painfully cruel. I have spent my days trying to better myself and trying to be a beacon of good. I like to believe I’ve made progress as my ex doesn’t seem to hold a resentful grudge against me anymore. Frankly I’m just glad they’re happy and have found someone that can give them the proper love and respect they deserved in our relationship. Moving on and pursuing my passion of acting seemed to be the most reasonable next course of action but with how the media is and people always scooping up gossip I was wondering if it was even possible for someone like me with a notoriously bad past reputation to even have a chance in the acting field? Would I just be blacklisted and turned away? It’s not that I’d want something like this to stay hidden to the public eye, rather I made a critical mistake in my youth and I’d want it to not define the rest of my life.
auditioning for david auburn’s Proof. help me decide between monologues? by cufrink • last post May 2nd
good morning all! apologies in advance for a monologue post. i’ve done research but am too indecisive to decide amongst my options. i’m a stage actor who’s been out of practice for a few years — i can’t sing and i’m not funny, so roles that fit my type are far and few in between, lol. recently a local theatre posted auctions for Proof, and i’m super excited about the role of catherine. i think i fit the type — i’m about the right age and think i can handle the material. because the auditions are this week, and i haven’t had a monologue in my back pocket and can’t read full plays (like i normally would) to find something appropriate. i’ve included details below on the show/character i’m auditioning for, the descriptions of the monologues i’m considering, and the pros of each monologue. especially for those who are familiar with Proof: could you help me decide which would be most appropriate? i’m really looking to nail this audition. Short plot summary: Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical brilliance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. Catherine – (F, 25). A college dropout, she has spent several years at home caring for her mentally ill father. Their relationship, although sometimes antagonistic on the surface, was sustained by strong mutual affection. Although she is a highly intelligent woman, she has no direction in life. Catherine is worried that she may inherit her father’s illness, and the signs of mental instability are already there. i tried to look specifically for shows/monologues that dealt with mental illness and being directionless, but none really fit the bill, especially with the time limit (both on the monologue and time until the audition). first monologue: from Thalassa by Scott Sickles. early twenties woman reflecting on how she was supposed to be on the same boat that her husband-to-be died on. i think it’s good for the anger and the lack of direction, but not sure the emotions that accompany a romantic loss is similar enough to that which catherine experiences (familial loss). second monologue: from Quasars by Jennifer O’Grady. early twenties woman paying penance, assigned by a catholic priest to help a man whose wife is dying of cancer. i feel like this one is good for it’s relation to science and philosophy, but i’m wondering if there’s enough emotional “meat” in there to be able to impress the director. third monologue: from Honour by Joanna Murray-Smith. mid-twenties woman speaking to the younger woman her father left her mother for, reflecting on her sense of self and childhood. i think the theme in this one best reflects that of catherine’s mental state in Proof, but i’m struggling to connect to this character despite having read the whole play — this monologue feels a little out of place. are any of these appropriate? should i keep looking? [here](https://imgur.com/a/6ZfzqJ5) is a link to screenshots of all the monologues, but if this is not allowed, please let me know and i’ll delete. i really appreciate any guidance anyone can give. thank you all!
Are improv classes a good start for a professional acting career? (Preferably for Film) by schoolydfan • last post May 1st
After researching on how to become an actor, the thing that came up the most is that I should take acting classes. Should I take an acting technique classes or improv?
In Ozark S4E12 around 30 minutes and 20 seconds, whos the voice actor on the phone? Is this James Marsden? by 2dizzy • last post May 1st
Sorry if this isn't the right place to ask but it's driving me crazy. Sounds familiar and like my childhood at the same time. Plz halp. P.S. I'm also interested lately in starting in voice acting too and somehow only just thought to join this sub to ask this question lol. Shame on me. Do expect me back.
Regional SAG-AFTRA? by ExcellentLab3488 • last post May 1st
I met someone on a SAG production who told me you can join a SAG affiliate for roughly half the joining fee. It allows you to work as a union actor in a small region, but not the entire country. I cannot find any information about this. Is it true?
2 options need help by Thy_imbecile • last post May 1st
Hi everyone, I have 2 different paths I can take but I’m really lost on which to peruse. One is go to acting school after college or get into medicine. I know there are both completely different and have nothing to do with each other but medicine provides certain comfortable pay where as acting dosent but acting just seems far more fun and like a hobby and not just a job . I checked online and it seems that only 2% of actors make a living just to sustain them selves. So if you guys found your self in a similar situation and had to make a decision in the next Few months what would you do? Take a degree that will guarantee you good pay but may leave you upset or risk it and go for something you like doing but could really put you in a tight situation.
Should I drop the show? by fuzhudeer • last post May 1st
Basically I'm black and have the least amount of singing and speaking than the rest of the cast. I have about three short singing lines while everyone else has entire songs or multiple phrases. I'm a soprano so it's not like I'm a bad singer. The white people have the most spoken and singing lines as well. There is one black role which has a song that's very soulful and has a clear blackcent that still hasn't been casted yet after two weeks. I have a feeling the older white woman who wants it badly will get it. I don't want to seem whiney cause you get what you get. I don't think the directors were consciously like "she's black! Give her less!" It's just really weird how I have far less than everyone else despite the theater preaching "inclusiveness" all the time. It's a professional theatre so I don't want to seem selfish or a diva for not getting a lot so I'm hesitating. Anyway should I drop? Tldr: I'm black and have the least amount of roles/lines than the nbpoc and white actors. Should I drop?
monologues needed! by 654323456789 • last post May 1st
i’m getting back into acting after a long break during covid, and i’m working on monologues as a way to practice at home outside of classes and such. does anyone know of any good monologues for women? preferably sad/dramatic/romantic themes (bonus if there’s crying) and i need ones that come from movies or tv shows, because i try to challenge myself to do it differently than the original actor did, and also i’ve heard that the company im auditioning for soon prefers when you audition with something from modern media (not sure why tho) something over 1 minute is best, and i need something that will “pull at the heart strings” for an upcoming audition as well. also, if you know of any websites with a sort of database of monologues that would be very much appreciated as well!
Improv help! I accidentally interrupt a scene in progress and have one sentence to excuse my entrance before I exit. What do I say? by HouseofS • last post May 1st
I am doing a local production of ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’. My character bursts onto the stage with a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire in a bucket. The script calls for me to make an excuse why I’m leaving with the bucket but the special effects team says I have to leave the bucket on stage. So I get to Improv why I burst onstage (ignoring the fire that just went off) and quickly exit in one sentence (Not counting, ‘Good Bye’ or ‘Terribly Sorry’.) I turn to Reddit to see what different things I could say. Help a new actor out!
[Help needed] Help me decide my stage name by sadkins2244 • last post May 1st
Hey folk! I'm an actor, and I have this small gig coming up, which is excellent! Except.. they asked for my name. Being a little more professional than the school plays I've done, I'm looking to sort of find and stick with my professional reputation. My name is Sydney Alexander Adkins, and I can't decide what sounds more professional and "powerful." Sydney Adkins? Sydney Alexander? Sydney A Adkins? (I also use Syd.) (I also have a few cool family names, but I don't have a heavy connection with them one way or another) tl;dr I'm a young nonbinary (they/he) actor, and I'm trying to figure out what works.
thoughts on Ryan Gosling by Julius-Wayne • last post May 1st
I was just wondering what you all thought of him. For some reason, I can't help but love him in every movie, but I have to admit compared to other actors his acting is a little dry. I've only watched a few of his best movies though, The Notebook, La La Land, and Drive. I've noticed he gets mixed reviews from different people and (loop back to beginning of post, continue reading until you wake up)
Awards and Accolades on Resume? by sp00kysabrina • last post May 1st
Hey! Looking to see what is appropriate to put on an acting resume before I put it on. I was in a film that was nominated so far for the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize, won the Aspen Shortsfest Jury Prize for Best Comedy which makes it Oscar Qualifying, and won the Florida Film Festival Special Jury Award for Comedic Storytelling. I think those things are pretty cool haha and I feel like it might be beneficial to mention them, but they aren't like specific awards I myself won as an actor, they're just the awards a film I was in won so I'm not sure if they'd be appropriate to put on my resume. So, would any of those be appropriate to mention on my resume, would some be appropriate while others not so much, etc.? Thanks for any insight!
Casting Workbook Actors HomeKit? by TAVEL2oo • last post May 1st
Anybody know or remember the coupon code from Good Faith Casting (follow her on IG if you don't already) to buy the Actors Home Kit with a huge discount?
Pitfalls of argument scenes by shelovesme-sure • last post May 1st
I’m a high school teacher, and this round of Scene Study the kids have requested “intense arguments.” I’m working on compiling a lesson/list of pitfalls or common mistakes actors make when doing a (verbal) fight scene. Examples are shouting/emphasizing every curse word, getting very close your partner’s face the whole time, that kind of thing. Thanks, thespians!
film academy in mumbai by West-Thing158 • last post Apr 30th
ICE is the best institute for learning acting, modelling, or direction. If you also want to become a professional actor or any related filmmaking career then ICE is the best choice. ICE has a strong connection and already so many alumni in ALT Balaji, Red Chillies, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Production, and so many production houses. ICE is one of the best [Film academy in Mumbai](https://www.theiceinstitute.com/). ICE offers part-time courses or full-time courses for everyone who has an interest in the Filmmaking industry. You can check our alumni as well as what courses we offer by visiting our official website. Why only watch movies don’t you think we also have to participate in a lead role in any movies or TV serials. Trust me after choosing ICE institute you feel wings on the backside of your body. ICE holds your hands and gives you a proper lesson or guidance to become perfect in the career you choose in the Filmmaking line. After completing your course ICE also helps you to find the auditions places to achieve your goal and every time when a new audition is announced ICE will notify you. [https://rahul1994.tumblr.com/post/682941428668694528/best-film-academy-in-mumbai-to-become-perfect](https://rahul1994.tumblr.com/post/682941428668694528/best-film-academy-in-mumbai-to-become-perfect)
Gauging interest by micaiahf • last post Apr 30th
So I am probably jump in the gun here with a slew of things. However, I have a project I a quite Serious about ( three years deep) and would like to see Succeed. I have multiple artists. Crafting my idea into physical form, I have all of my character designs (Not all as They are still currently being worked on) and a manga Artist currently taking what I have out of my (loosely Cobbled together script) (Not even in the correct format of what the script is) and fleshing it out. Etc... With all that being said I am potentially looking to have some voice actors do a little bit of voice acting (shocking I know right) I am building or attempting to build it with us known as a pitch Bible as I would maybe like to present this to the company once everything is completed. (Again I’m jumping the shark is might be like 5-10 years down the road) But I am just tossing this idea out here. r/WeaponsRemorse is my sub reddit. There is no art placed there or anything of the sort yet. As I would likely need to get everything copyrighted as I don’t want my ideas stolen… Again jumping the shark. The age range voices I am looking to cover are 8-10 yrs old (female), (female) 14, (male) 19 (female) 23 (female) late 30s-40s (male) 16. now I currently have three pages in a manga style being made right now so I would only need about three voice actors. To cover this one so far.. Anyway sorry for the wall of text. But I’m trying to convey this in a somewhat professional way. I would be willing to pay for your time. Or if you would be willing to volunteer that would be great as well... Thank you for your time and again sorry for the wall of text You can respond here or via DM
am I doomed? by GamingSInMyDNA • last post Apr 30th
Hi everyone! Names Billy I'm 31 years old. I feel so behind in my life. Ever since I was in high school I wanted to come to LA and act. I'm actually here in la now and still have yet to try to be a actor. My whole life I listened to everyone but myself. I have done everything besides act and I have been homeless 3 to 4 times throughout my life. I went on backstage got a membership and uploaded a old headshot from 3 years ago. But I'm noticing they also want cover letters and reels and I want to go to school out here but can't afford it out here. I was wondering if I'm doomed? I plan to go to school for underwater welding in July and I'm hoping by next year I can live out here to actually try and pursue it. I know with my dedication and hard work I can do anything. My work ethic is crazy. I just feel that it won't happen because I'm not as youthful looking as I once was.
What is a good movie scene to act out with my sister? by stalenmate • last post Apr 30th
I’m a 21 yo guy who’s an aspiring actor. I haven’t done any acting before really, but do intend to start soon. I plan on starting by acting out / reenacting movie scenes with my sister (who I recently found out likes acting also) to get over the fear of being on camera and just start the process on getting experience, in SOME way. I would like to know if you guys had any specific movie scenes you think would be good for this first time. Thanks.
Should I wait till college or start now to start working? by Wonderful_Sherbet_90 • last post Apr 30th
Hi! I'm a high school senior looking to start building up a resume with credits from student films and non-union roles. I have a few months till I can get on a college campus and start making irl connections with students and staff, including theatre and filmmaking groups. But my problem is that I have this "go, go, go" mentality right now and feel like I need to start building up my credits as soon as possible. I'm not really satisfied with any of the roles or opportunities that I've seen online on Actor's Access or websites like Backstage, either because I'm not qualified enough for some of them or because the casting call doesn't match my demographic. Should I just wait till I start college to build up my resume and continue going to classes and building my skills till then? I know that this journey should not and cannot be rushed, so I don't want to force myself to start off now. But I have some kind of fear that my "youth" will start fleeting or that I'll regret not working during these few months before school starts again. If anyone has dealt with a similar situation or similar thoughts, please let me know. I'd rather find comfort by relating to someone else's experience than going back and forth in my head.
I don’t know if this agency is a scam by Treevor191 • last post Apr 30th
I went to an agency audition and I got a call back to come back tomorrow, although I would also have to pay to take classes with them. Also I know agency’s usually don’t require you to pay anything first. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say the agency, but they do have real actors. So basically I want to know if it’s a scam or not before I pay anything.