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must listen podcast ep by redalienbaby • last post Apr 28th
I heard this episode from one of my favorite acting podcasts last night it's hosted by a casting director who runs a successful studio in LA, she often gives advice and interviews all the top casting directors etc. When I heard this one I really felt I needed to share it with you guys. a must listen for anyone who may be feeling fed up with self-taping or depleted as an actor in the post covid industry. I know I am. ​ [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1hY3RpbmctcG9kY2FzdA/episode/ZWVlYzFhN2MtMDJmZC00NGQ5LThkNWUtMGJmZTNmN2YyMjY5?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiv9r7W4bf3AhVZj4kEHe9YAfkQieUEegQIChAI&ep=6](https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RoZS1hY3RpbmctcG9kY2FzdA/episode/ZWVlYzFhN2MtMDJmZC00NGQ5LThkNWUtMGJmZTNmN2YyMjY5?hl=en&ved=2ahUKEwiv9r7W4bf3AhVZj4kEHe9YAfkQieUEegQIChAI&ep=6)
Will casting actually see my submission? by Saaaintniiiick • last post Apr 28th
Just wondering if anyone has some insight to whether casting directors watch/view ALL the submissions for national/international casting calls, specifically on breakdown services/actors access. As I’m unrepresented, and though I will submit to these, I feel like it is a shot in the dark. Recently sent a self tape for a feature that was an open call to the US and Canada, and I thought I did really well, but I doubt the CDs from LA will even see me.
Several Questions about Yale, AEA, Julliard & NYU Tisch by Specialist_Tough_754 • last post Apr 28th
**Yale & Actors Equity Questions** ​ 1. Do all Yale MFA graduates get membership in Actors Equity? I see it's listed on the website, but I'm a bit confused by the paragraph below. *"Yale Repertory Theatre serves as an advanced training center for the program. All Acting students work at Yale Rep as understudies, observing and working alongside professional actors and directors. Students may be cast in Yale Rep productions during the season, depending upon their appropriateness to the roles available. Through work at Yale Repertory Theatre, those students who are not members of Actors’ Equity will attain membership upon graduation."* ​ >2. Does this mean that you have the option of working at the Yale Repertory Theatre or is it mandatory? I'm only asking as it says students will attain membership of actors equity upon graduation. I don't want to be stuck in a Union as soon as I graduate, it would be much more beneficial for me to build experience in Film/TV in Non-Union roles and eventually join SAG-AFTRA down the line. ​ >3. If it is mandatory, do Actors Equity members have to only act in Union projects? I know how it works in SAG-AFTRA but not really AE. Plus, is Actors Equity only theatre? If you do have to work in union only projects, does that only apply to theatre? Or do you have to work in union only projects for film/tv too like SAG-AFTRA. ​ **Tuition & Degree Questions** ​ >4. I'm also a bit confused by the free tuition for the David Geffen School of Drama, on the website it says the $150 million gift makes those programs tuition-free, but on the tuition and general expenses page, it still says tuition is $34,800. ​ >5. Is it worth it to get an MFA from Yale? I mean this in terms of gaining connections, networking, and overall just having a better chance of being noticed by agents, casting directors and large auditions? Obviously I know the learning experience is fantastic, but I mean it more in a business sense. ​ >6. Julliard or NYU Tisch School of Arts? (Bachelor of Fine Arts) ​ >7. Does Julliard or NYU Tisch have better financial aid? I definitely think the tuition at NYU is much more expensive compared to Julliard. Doing a simple net price calculation on Julliard brought the total down to like mid 40's for tuition and all the other costs. (including financial aid). Not sure about NYU since they don't really have a calculator or information about how much they usually give for financial aid.
I love acting and really want to become an actress but… by Dangerous-Horse-9644 • last post Apr 28th
Something has always kept me away from really pursuing acting. I can’t stay away from it and I’m in an acting class now that’s been super transformative and helpful but I still get SO NERVOUS and anxious before acting. I always think it’s not meant for me because of how nervous and shy I get, even tho I really love it. Also another small thing is I’m pretty insecure and self conscious about how I look. I’m trying to change my thinking About it but sometimes those dark thoughts tell me I’m not pretty enough to be on screen.
Acting classes west of LA? by lw3st • last post Apr 27th
I'm living in Thousand Oaks atm, and I'm taking stage combat classes in Burbank, but I'd like to get back into taking regular acting classes as well. However, I'd like to avoid driving to LA as much as I can, since it's really wearing on my gas money. Does anyone know of any classes they'd recommend in areas west of LA (like Woodland Hills, Calabasas, etc.)? I'm looking for something targeted toward adult film and television actors - right now, I'm only finding local theaters who occasionally do classes, or kids' acting classes.
Acting Classes in SF by ThrowMeOver101 • last post Apr 27th
What acting classes in SF do you recommend for a beginner adult actor?
Do actors have research methods for their roles? by jssmith42 • last post Apr 27th
In order to develop very specific mannerisms for a certain role do actors try to find real world examples to study? How? How do you track down a person with the mannerisms you’re looking for or the emotions of a very specific situation you’re looking for? Thanks very much
Looking for feedback. by stichedpear • last post Apr 27th
[Some voice over things I've made](https://voice123.com/voice-actor/lukescoop/editable/demos/luke-meacham-s-voices-pt-1/529487#view?vref=93FM91HS) Still pretty novice at this. Just looking for any constructive criticism people can offer. I'm about two years into this whole thing and I'm about to take an "introduction into acting" class in early May.
Scene and Monologue Suggestions? by TooKoool4Skool • last post Apr 27th
Hi, I'm looking for some good two-actor-scenes and monologues for a workshop. Ideally something that feels contemporary and hip (doesn't matter when it was actually written). It can be any type of scene (funny, intense, anything), I only care that it is well written and entertaining for others to watch. I realize this is a wide open question but I'm Just looking for suggestions from others who might have already cherry picked some great scenes and monologues. Thanks in advance!
AA in-person audition request confusion by toast_kun • last post Apr 26th
I received my first in-person audition appointment in a long while today thru Actors Access. It was scheduled for next week, I confirmed, etc Went back to check the appointment a few hours later and saw the message “Casting has amended the schedule. This current request is no longer active” Does this mean I got uninvited? Or possible that they’re rescheduling everyone’s auditions? No communication at all from the CD. I once had an ecocast invite rescinded after I declined since I was no longer available for the dates, but the language there was different from this message, so not sure what to make of it
Just turned down a well paid commercial - and nobody is backing me up. by SweetDeans • last post Apr 26th
So to give you a small amount of context, where I live (Australia) we are constantly bombarded with gambling ads. It's fair to say that one in every three ads I encounter are gambling ads due to how much sport and YouTube i watch. Well, my agent sent me through a really fun ad brief. It was to do with sports betting, sure - but without getting specific, it would be a fun little, probably recurring character role, that would pay very well for each appearance. If I did three or four of these ads, I'd likely be able to afford to move overseas or enter the property market. I got through to the point of it being offered to me and I just... I just couldn't do it. It was like this revulsion came over me. Knowing that I was contributing to a sick industry, weaponising FOMO, and contributing to the addiction issues of many in my country. So when it came down to accepting the offer, I called my agent and said I couldn't do it. He said good on you, totally your call - but I know I've just cost him a good chunk of change too. He said I had some family issues come up, but the director of the commercial is a friend of a friend and reached out to me personally to say that he would *delay the shoot* as best he could in order to work with me, that's how much he loved my tape. That's when I told him the truth. And then he left me on read. It's not like it's going to be hard to find another actor for the part, and it's not like it's next week - the shooting day was proposed to be late June. Im doing okay financially, but everyone I've spoken to has said that someone else is going to fill the role, so why not just do it yourself and take the money. But I can't do it. I firmly believe that having principles up until the moment it doesn't suit you means you never had those principles. Everyone I've spoken to has told me I made the wrong call. I'm being brow beaten and teased for it. Nobody in my life has unilaterally said that I made the right call, and I feel terrible. I have enough gigs running concurrently atm to pay the bills, but this would've kept me afloat for a long while - I wouldn't be worried about where my next job is gonna come from for once. I feel genuinely quite down that I'm not getting supported for this. It just feels horribly lonely.
I got a role in a film and its time im acting. I want some tips by usernameusername012 • last post Apr 26th
I literally have no experience in acting, but i want to be an actor, i work as a crew but ive got the role. But i dont have much time, how to get ready? Anything i can do?
How do I get paid for a Non-Union BG role in a Commercial? by dontcallmebythat • last post Apr 26th
I recently got booked and worked as BG in a commercial. I believe this was a Union project, or at least the principal actors were Union. However, I was a Non-Union BG. The producer booked me basically the night before the shoot, so there wasn't much in the way of signing documents. Just an email paper trail of my booking and call (and my rate, which I had to specifically ask for). Usually I get paid for BG roles within two weeks. Was I spoiled by this timeline? Because now it's been three weeks since the shoot, and I've heard absolutely nothing from them. The part that worries me is that they don't even have my address, or tax information, or anything. They couldn't send me a payment even if they wanted. I sent the producer a follow-up email last week, but he hasn't responded. I've seen some people say that sometimes you get paid 3-6 months later for commercials. That sounds... unethical at best, and hopefully against some labor law. But maybe not. What can I do in this situation, or do I just keep waiting?
Working in casting but wanting to pursue acting by tchsf • last post Apr 26th
Hi all, I’ve been asked to do an interview for an internship working for a major network to potentially work in casting. The internship will be a little over two months so I won’t be working at that job permanently, but I wanted to prepare myself for potential interview questions. The questions I have is that do you think casting directors would be skeptical if I were to say I also wanted to pursue acting. I’ve heard the best way to make connections in the industry is to work for talent agencies and at casting offices, so that was *partially* the reason I applied for the internship. I wanted to take acting classes anyway because I feel like regardless, potential casting directors should have a bit of acting knowledge aside from watching movies and TV. I don’t want to directly say that I want to be an actor in the long run, but I would like to know what goes on behind the scenes so I know what casting directors are looking for exactly. I’ve heard that this is the way to go to help with your acting career but I’m interested in hearing other opinions. Thanks!
Voice Actor Looking to Play Villains by Bostonah • last post Apr 26th
I absolutely love playing a bad guy, anything from a deep gritty voice, chaotic evil, manic cold and calculating. I have quite the range and I'm up for anything! I have time to do a few projects for free so PM me!
Slap for someone who probably hasn't acted before by mongster_03 • last post Apr 26th
Hi! I'm a college comedian and I came up with the idea that a target of one of my jokes just hauls off and Will Smiths me. (He's actually a member of the group I'm shitting on.) Except, he's not an actor or anything—I'm messing with one of the athletic teams. How do I get him to convincingly slap the shit out of me without hurting me?
Is it necessary to study theatre at college to be a professional actor? by Specialist-West2909 • last post Apr 26th
I apologize if this is a dumb question, I'm new into the acting world. I plan to study other career at college but I still want to be a professional actor if I get to manage my time well. I'm currently on an acting school. Is that level enough or those received from theater are more prioritized? Or is it just the quality of your acting perfomances and having a good manager? I know I may have the possibility to study theatre after the other career and going to a theatre college is totally worth it, I would love to go, but still I would like this doubt to be cleared, thanks!
Demo Reel monologue help! by poppyartistt • last post Apr 26th
first post here! I’m currently working on my demo reel for voice acting. My agent sent me a few commercial samples to include but i’m also planning on doing two monologues with a lot of character for video game or animation work i’m wondering if it’s ok to just take a monologue from an existing game? i’ve found generic sample things online but there’s one piece from a video game that fits me well but i’m curious if casting directors wouldn’t want something that’s already been done by another actor? any help is appreciated!!!!
I'm an actor and when I play a sad character I get too into the role and end up being sad myself. by Tamale-Talks • last post Apr 26th
Is there any way to stop this from happening?