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some casting people are getting straight up disrespectful.. by VariousTwo9032 • last post Apr 12th
getting 5 scenes to do 9+ pages with a ONE DAY deadline to do it all is absolutely ridiculous. Whatever COVID led to has meant casting throwing as much material as they can against a wall knowing full well they aren't watching more than a scene or two at most I just don't get. Have none of these casting people ever been actors before?? do they realize you aren't getting people's best work with such a limited time? If you like someone, just have them tape another scene or two on a callback? Giving SO much material off the bat is just disrespectful to the auditioners time, really frustrating bc this pattern has been going on a LONG TIME.
I Need Help Deciding What School to Attend by Flimsy-Recover5117 • last post Apr 11th
Hii!! This is my first post here ever, so please be nice. Decision day is coming up May 1st, im a senior in high school and currently i’ve been accepted to 3/6 of my top choices (i’m waiting to hear back from one more school) I will be majoring in acting in most of these schools, if not a theater major with a concentration in acting. My only issue is all three schools have me the same amount of help, financial aid, and scholarship money it’s hard for me to choose. My top three right now are Pace University in NYC, Temple University in Philadelphia, and University of Hartford in well Hartford. For context I do live in New York City, so these schools are also pretty close to home for be. Pace being VERY close to home. I’ve asked many peers where they think I should go and it’s been some mixed answers, so because of that I decided to ask reddit. I’ll list the benefits from each school. Pace University- Accepted to the Film for Acting in Television, Movie, and Commercial. Awarded a 91k scholarship and given 20k in financial aid, basically got a full ride for the school Temple University- Accepted into the theater program, given 20k in financial aid and accepted into the Fly 4 Grant Program University of Hartford- Accepted undecided, waitlisted for Actor Training. Given a 26k scholarship redeemable per semester As I mentioned I live in New York, I think I might be nervous about leaving home but I want to know what others think before a decision is made. Advice is welcomed!!!
Auditioning for female roles as a non-feminine woman. Anyone else relate? by bobasquish • last post Apr 11th
I just finished an audition and I’m feeling really disheartened. I’m a young girl who usually sticks to comedy. Stand up, improv, you name it. Not to toot my own horn but I’m really good at those things too. I’m well known in my area. I occasionally go out of my comfort zone to do traditional acting. I’ve been a lead in a play before and have also been cast in more serious roles. I don’t have the traditional “feminine” energy. I dress like a grandpa and I have very crass humor on stage. I get uncomfortable auditioning for more female roles because I know I don’t fit the part well. I’m tall and of a medium build. Today I said fuck it and went to audition for a sexy bimbo role. I was worried going into it because I knew I wouldn’t look like the traditional sexy blonde but I thought my humor would carry since it’s a comedy. Did my audition and got the most laughs out of everyone there. Then I got sent home after my short read. I’m feeling really disheartened right now and could use support. The other women going for the role had high heels on etc and I just felt so… out of place. I struggle with my femininity a lot and usually revert to comedy because comedy is about what you say not what you look like. Any other “non traditionally feminine” female actresses experience this? I feel so out of place among the other actresses sometimes. Makes me feel like stopping traditional theatre all together.
Any actors here who live in Chicago? by FadedSirens • last post Apr 11th
I currently live in a place where there isn't much work for actors - I'm starting to plan out the next steps in my life, and I've become really interested in moving to Chicago (mainly because the cost of living is so much lower there than LA or NYC). What is the acting scene like there? Good opportunities? Good agents? I want to do theatre as well as Film/TV work, and I have a BFA in Acting. Anyone who knows anything about what it's like to be a working actor in Chicago would be very appreciated.
Falling out of love with acting... or not feeling the magic anymore. How do you re-ignite your passion? by anonymousplatypus456 • last post Apr 11th
it's just been a way more depressing journey than i ever could have imagined. just so much sacrifice, for so little in return. the more time i put into this, the more unfairness I experienced and observe. people putting decades in for breadcrumbs vs lucky kids born into money plucked right away after college. i dont really know how to reconcile this anymore, because the "unjustness" of this reality hurts my brain. that, mixed with auditioning over 150 times over the past 2 years without booking anything other than short films, just self taping into the void, receiving no feedback, not feeling like i'm building any relationships with casting since I'm not actually meeting any of these people, it just all sucks. all i want to be doing is acting on set and i so rarely get to do it. to just put so much time into it and to have it all still feel so inaccessible after all these years just sucks so much. especialy due to money, and not meeting the right people to collaborate with, etc. etc. i don't know, i feel like im losing hope, im certainly not having fun, and i haven't felt the magic in a really long time. it seems like the real artists get trampled upon in this world, and the piss faces with money get their perspectives glorified and shown to the masses. do i even want to be a part of an industry that operates like this? plus covid and how fucked up the world is, i dont feel creative, i dont feel like even from a writing point of view like i have anyting to say anymore, this world is such a nightmare, poor people struggle no matter what, rich people just exploit us and gaslight us at every turn, fighting to get a short film made, like i just dont give a fuck anymore, what story is more important than the financial suffering of billions of people in poverty right now? i dont feel like hustling hard to get my "idea" out there is even important, in this world, after everything that has happened at this point. when 22 year old rich kids get handed keys to the castle and i'm waiting tables next to 55 year old co-star actors. it's just all fucked and i dont know if i have it in my soul to keep pursuing this.
Getting Back in the Game - But Can't Find Auditions (NYC) by jlm792 • last post Apr 11th
Hi all. I just moved back to NYC from LA last month and I'm ready to get back into the acting game. I went to NYU and got my BFA in acting and then moved out to LA to pursue it about four years ago. Didn't have much luck in LA, and then COVID hit and I sort of took a step back from the industry. I just moved back to the East Coast and am looking to get back in the game here in NYC, but cannot find auditions. Like I mentioned, I went to NYU and lived here for two years post grad so I'm familiar with the scene. I'm on all the usual sites (Actor's Access, Casting Networks, Backstage, etc) but somedays there are literally 0 roles I fit on any of the sites. Are other actors feeling like this? What are you doing to get auditions? I've been in the acting world for the last decade, and while I did take a break the last year or so, I am very familiar with this industry. I've taken a million different types of classes and workshops (theatre, on-camera, commercial) both here and in LA and have professional headshots, a reel, and a BFA. However, I'm still non-union and my "type" is extremely saturated but I'm really not sure what else I can be doing. I'm going to be getting back into class next month and I've taken a couple CD workshops through One on One/Actor's Connection but they never seem to amount to anything even with follow ups and getting good feedback.. I know there's not much anyone can do, I'm just curious if others are feeling like there's a lack of auditions on the sites. Previously, I feel like I could at least find a few things to submit for everyday. I know the major appointments come through agents/managers but I haven't been able to find rep and feel like I need to freshen up my resume and reel with some new credits before reaching out, ideally something that is more "legit" but I don't know how to do that. Guess I'm just looking for any thoughts from any NY based actors.
Is Florence Pugh a good actor? by Jazzlike-Moment-6923 • last post Apr 11th
Is Florence Pugh a good actor? I’ve seen many mixed opinions on this
I want to be an actor, but I have minor appearance issues, among other things. by krb501 • last post Apr 11th
Hi, I'm in my 30s and I kind of want to become an actor, but I feel like my appearance would hinder me. I'm kind of fat, for one thing. I know we've got body positivity and stuff going on in the media, but I'm still self-conscious about it. I've tried to lose weight, but I have trouble starving myself. Plus, when I get back to eating normally, I just put the weight back on. It wouldn't bother me so much, but I present as female, so I look pregnant. Eww, gross, right? Also, I'm not super comfortable wearing makeup. I get acne easily, I think, and I don't want to deal with the maintenance that might come with wearing and removing makeup. I guess I shouldn't be that bummed about being overweight, but it's just the way the weight settles on me. I don't look like anyone I've seen on TV, even people who weigh significantly more than me because the shape isn't right; it's almost all in my belly, face, and neck. I'm also just not very expressive. I'd probably have to take acting classes to understand how people "act" naturally .... I was thinking about hiring a disability life coach, but I'm wondering if I should also consider hiring an acting coach. What are your experiences?
where should I move to? by bellafairyyy • last post Apr 11th
I'm an actor living in the north of the UK. I know that there's so much work down south, in and around the London area. However, so many people I know in the industry are making the move to Canada because of how much is now filmed over there. Would I be wasting my money if I moved to London, is Canada really where it's at instead?
Had my first paid live directed session today and idk how to feel by KobeKastle • last post Apr 11th
So this is my first live directed session. Up till now I’ve had like 13 paid voice jobs (not many) but I only send auditions in as a mean to see what sticks and where my skills are and if I find my skills are lack luster I get coaching. Overall I’m a very insecure actor and voice talent and think there’s no way I could EVERRR compete with the top players in the industry. My live session was immediate. They just told me what was what and said ROLLING
Ongoing solo professional practice by louisasnotes • last post Apr 11th
I have just finished reading a great book on Acting dating from about 50 years ago. Amongst the 'tops' were several exercises that actor can do alone to maintain their sharp edge for upcoming auditions and bookings. I'm interested to see what actors, here, do to 'keep their hand in' bearing in mind the restrictions of our craft.
Focusrite Scarlett Solo vs 2i2 vs Behringer QX1002 USB with Audio-Technica AT2020 microphone? by SpectacularLifeNoise • last post Apr 11th
I'm a complete newbie, but want to be a professional voice actor. I read a Masterclass article to get my equipment recommendations. The QX1002 was a step up from the $89 model and was recommended to use with the Blue Yeti. After reading some more, I decided to go with a condenser microphone because I can't completely sound proof my place. Leaning towards the Behringer QX1002. Anything I should know about it before I buy?
Network Approval? (What does it mean) by kkrs28 • last post Apr 11th
Hey guys I recently was told that I was being forwarded to the network approval stage of a production but I’m not really sure what Network Approval entails, or what that means for me. It’s for a titular role in a show so I imagine more steps will have to follow, but what happens after a network approves an actor? Is there typically more auditions, how many people usually are put up for approval? And is this like a penultimate stage in casting? Also what factors go into disapproval or approval? Thanks for any and all answers and sorry for throwing all these questions at you guys I have already combed Google, Twitter, and Quora :,)
Thoughts on Skillshare/ Masterclass VO courses? by Darth_Quixote • last post Apr 10th
I've gotten a handful of paid gigs over the years hobbying around, but I'm plunging head-first into it this summer. I'm a big believer in the "forever student" mindset, so I'd love a regular lesson schedule to keep skill sharp. Unfortunately, I'm priced out of most coaching. What are your thoughts on online VO classes from the likes of Skillshare or Masterclass? I don't mean if you've had direct experience with it. Would you (or a client) negatively judge a voice actor who's "training" listed classes from self-paced, online VO coursework?
New voice actor. Just passed an audition and I want to make sure the client is doing right by me. by boxboothstudio • last post Apr 10th
I passed the audition for a narration gig for a YouTube channel. The client has several semi-successful channels that range from 60k - 200k subscribers. They are trying to get another one off the ground. I'd be doing scripts around 2000 - 2200 words. He's offering around $10 - $15 a script, with discussion about an increase when the channel gets monetized. He mentioned also wanting to use my face on certain videos for around 30 seconds to give the channel more personality. I'm very new to the business. I'm not sure what I should be charging or even what this kind of work is worth. I was just looking to get some experience under my belt. What do you all think?
Talent Agency- Introductory email? by Failed2launch • last post Apr 10th
There is a new talent agency that popped up in my town. On their website, it says they are SAG-AFTRA affiliated and the best way to reach them is by email. My question is what should I say in the opening email? For example, "Hello, my name is Bob and I am a voice actor. Here's a link to my website, and to my demos. Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you." Or another I was thinking about was "Hey, I'm Bob, I'm new in town. I saw you have some great talent on your team. My phone # is ..... and I look forward to hearing from you." Any suggestions or recommendations are helpful. Thank you.
Is it rude to suggest a director's last second change might not be a good idea? by ellebelle2580 • last post Apr 10th
The second night of a show I was just in, one of the directors decided to change how my final quick-change went, making it much more complicated. The night before, she had kept telling me to make it faster, so I did. So when she changed it, I told her I didn't want to add in extra steps and that if I did, I could not make it fast, and she seemed to think I was stepping over the line. I didn't say it in a disrespectful tone or anything. Is this just something actors aren't supposed to do? Should I just listen to my director even if it doesn't make sense to me? Her Telling me one thing one night and the opposite the next really stressed me out.
How do you make notes form watching other people acting ? For eg: let's say you're watching Streetcar Named Desire, how and what will be your notes about Marlon brando, which can/will help you in your own performance ? by dying-wolf • last post Apr 10th
I am really new, I don't know how actors watch others actors and what do they generally see or make notes of ?
Is it possible to become a famous actor while being open about using drugs once in a while? by Autismdemigodof420 • last post Apr 10th
Im just starting to get serious small roles in series and stuff, however now im getting a little more eyes on me im a little nervous about me being open about using ketamine once a while. I don’t think any director has checked my social media yet, otherwise I wouldve had a conversation about my social media and stuff
Am I too poor to ever become an actor? by Vixizzi • last post Apr 10th
Hello everyone, I’m 17(f) and I am wondering if I’m too poor to ever start acting. My mom is jobless (I don’t have a father figure to help with income either) and we barely have even 10,000 dollars saved. I can’t get a car because of it. I’m going to Nassau community college when I graduate because I have no other choice. I really want to be an actor, will this ever be possible? I also don’t have any other special skills other than my teachers saying that they think I’m good at acting. One plus is that I’m already really close to NYC.