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How much leeway do actors have with Lines? by Jhg178 • last post Apr 4th
68 year old rookie here. I find a number of scripts (acting and VO) to be awkward. How much leeway will castling directors, and directors in general, give actors?
Building a reel from scratch by cbrantley • last post Apr 4th
I am a theatre actor making the transition to screen and really starting over from scratch in a lot of ways. I’m trying to build a reel and could use some advice. I’m self-submitting to everything I can but many jobs are wanting to see a reel first. I don’t have anything, yet. Is a self-shot scene or monologue enough in this case? Can I just use any material (even if it’s from an existing film) or does it need to be original? I just want to get something that represents my abilities but I also don’t want to commit some faux pas that immediately turns off a CD or agent. What are the rules about using a previous self-tape audition for this purpose? I have started to connect with the local film schools in my area but don’t want to wait for something like that to work out.
Leveling up your Self-Tape technology: do you use a camera to feed to a live monitor? How? by CanineAnaconda • last post Apr 3rd
Before the pandemic, most auditions I would go into at casting offices would have a setup where the camera is pointed to the actor's mark, connected to a desktop computer that both served as a monitor and recorded the video straight to the computer's hard drive. Does anyone know how to do this and what equipment is needed, or can direct me to a website that explains it? I've even asked casting associates when I've auditioned for them and they all say they have AV techs come in to do the setup. I would find this convenient for being able to stand in for myself while watching myself on the monitor as I'm setting up, and for when I have live remote auditions that show the casting director and any other actors, if there are any. I would also have a better idea of what it looks like immediately playing it back, rather than playing back on the phone and seeing it on the little screen, or waiting to upload it, not to mention save a few steps toward getting the self tape edited and uploaded. I have an iMac, and would be willing to invest in a dedicated video camera.
So I am entirely new to acting, by theorist227 • last post Apr 3rd
So like the title said I am really new except for a couple of plays I did in high school. Most of my friends have told me that if I took acting seriously and put myself out there, I could become a great actor. My problems are that I have never had any acting classes. I don't even have a demo reel or whatever you call it. So how do I go about getting further in the business?
CASTING CALL FOR IANOWT S2 PROJECT by iammars00 • last post Apr 3rd
THIS IS A FAN-MADE PROJECT. Hello everyone, me and a few other people are producing a season 2 of the Netflix show IANOWT, and we are trying to get an idea of people who may be interested in playing certain roles in the show, for when we start filming, preferably UK based. THIS IS COMPLETELY NON-PROFIT SO WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS. ROLES THAT ARE MOST NEEDED (THESE ARE THE MAIN CHARACTERS WHO WILL APPEAR IN ALMOST EVERY EPISODE) SYDNEY NOVAK, DINA, STANLEY BARBER WE DONT NEED ACTORS CURRENTLY BUT WE WOULD LIKE A BASIC IDEA OF OPTIONS FOR WHEN WE START CASTING CHARACTERS. in the ideal situation we would like people who look similar to the characters but as long as you have some experience as an actor, that will be okay :) If you think you would be good for any of those roles please message us on here, @ theianowtproject\_ on Instagram or email us [theianowtproject@gmail.com](mailto:theianowtproject@gmail.com) https://preview.redd.it/zdzygefl5br81.png?width=2025&format=png&auto=webp&s=6be0fa987448f3d50451fe61be7e952c2f58c481
is my name too much? by sereinsilver • last post Apr 3rd
This is a very random thought I know but my legal name is not very common and I don't know I am scared it's too much for an actor? I'd like to know what you think. It's Cassandre (pronounced kaas-aend-er) Di Angelo.
I have a problem with yawning. by Je-suis-Denise • last post Apr 3rd
Okay. So I have a tendency to always yawn. I am afraid that it will affect my work. I would hate to have to yawn during a performance or on screen. How do actors avoid yawning or get around it? Any advice would help. Thanks!
Actors Who have gotten the role after casting, how did you prepare? by algoporlacara • last post Apr 3rd
I'm trying to write an article (i'm an aspiring writer) and i've always loved the acting world. I would love to hear some of your stories
Books that describe technical body language changes that allow the actor to manifest a certain emotion or atmosphere by BrotherOfLina • last post Apr 3rd
In the series 'Suits', for example, Harvey Specter literally stands up when he's stressing a point, and it has a pretty powerful effect. I was wondering, is there an acting book that has a compiled collection of these sorts of technical body language changes that allow the actor to convey a feeling/atmosphere?
Is the VO market dead for new white American actors? by Sonova_Vondruke • last post Apr 3rd
My wife is finding it harder and harder to find work/auditions as a white American voice actor. We understand that it's important for accurate and diverse representation, however there seems to be very little if any professional work for less established actors if you're not BIPOC / PGM. In fact she's is being specifically excluded from VO groups for being white or "European Decent". What should she do? Move to audiobooks.. or is that too being exclusive, how does that work when you have a novel of diverse characters? New performance matching the cultural and racial representation? Move to Industrial...? Medical? Wouldn't that mean every white actor will be gunning for the already limited jobs available there that are flooding the market, and competing with A.I.? Should she give up, and sell all her equipment? Wait until the market shifts again? Is the paid VO market dead for white English only Americans trying to break in?
Offer Delay/Confirmation Rush by clawhammer-cat • last post Apr 3rd
Hi, I need some professional help. Freelance stage actor, community/regional level. I've auditioned for two shows in the same week; One has given me an offer and the other has delayed offers by a week. They conflict with each other so I'd need to choose one if I got offered both. The show that has given me an offer has (imo rightfully) asked me to get in touch with the other show and see if I can know my status ASAP. I'm worried that asking will hurt my chances of getting in (I don't want to be *that* guy), and the show that hasn't offered me a spot yet pays more, though I'd be very happy doing either. How do I phrase this email? What do I do?
School acting classes crucial? by ExcellentPolicy8 • last post Apr 3rd
So we can pick between 3 classes in school, I picked something nature and human related, but there‘s also a class called „DG“, which basically deals with acting, I think that would be nice to do, but I don‘t actually know if I can switch and if it would be cringe bc the other ones already got like half a year of lessons. There are 3 lessons per werk, so 3h of acting during school. Would be nice if some „experienced“ actors and actresses could comment their way and if they chose these classes, or if they just started acting after finishing school OR if they took paid classes during school time. (Not in school)
Online Voice libraries - How exploitive is it? by I-dunno-some-guy • last post Apr 2nd
I'm doing some school research on online voice libraries and my tutors encouraged me to look into some of the more exploitative aspects of online voice work. Some of the most popular ideas seem to be underpaying voice actors, not crediting them properly, pressuring them to the point of stress, or having them take part in projects that, to put it simply, have some questionable content. I'm trying to look deeper into it, maybe find some articles or webpages to add credibility to my research. I even already found a few talking about Crunchyroll brutally underpaying their voice actors, or video game companies doing the same, but I'm curious if I can find further examples from people who actually do voice acting work online. You don't have to talk about personal experience if you prefer not to, but if you heard of some deep scandal I could look into or a common exploitative problem all voice actors run the risk of experiencing, that would be very helpful.
What to do in the next 4 months by rubidium-314 • last post Apr 2nd
Hi, Could you guys give me some advice on this choice I have to make? Basically I am just starting as an actor: I have taken a couple of different classes in the past 2-3 years, and I acted in a few short movies, commercials, music videos (nothing big). This year I'd like to up the ante, gain some meaningful experience and try to audition for some acting schools in my home country (Italy) in the summer/fall. For the next 4 months, I have two alternatives: **Alternative 1**: I act in a production of ***The Comedy of Errors*** (by Shakespeare) in English (original text) with an amateur (they say "*non-profit",* whatever) theatre company. I auditioned for one of the main characters, but in the end they offered me the role of Angelo (the goldsmith, so a "medium role"). The director has a few Shakespeare productions on her CV and her collaborators seem organised and quite competent about Shakespeare (for an amateur company). **12 performances** are scheduled in July. Although, this production will take place in Germany, so I'll have to be in Germany for rehearsals all May, June and July, and I won't be able to do any other projects in Italy in the meantime. They won't pay actors, but I already have an apartment in Germany so I won't have any expenses. **Alternative 2**: I stay in Italy as much as possible, **audition** for stuff (I don't know for what yet, I usually just look at casting sites, but anyway I usually find small projects), take **workshops**, (maybe try and find an agent?), have more time to prepare for auditions for acting schools. Final comments: my final goal is to get into a three-year program in a good acting school in Italy, although I have **no theatre experience** on my CV yet (just acting classes, no actual productions). Doubts: do you think taking part in a Shakespeare production (abroad, in English, with 12 performances) will be a big advantage when auditioning for acting schools? Will it be a big plus on my CV? (Note that **it's not a professional theatre company.)** Should I instead stay more "open", and go for Alternative 2? Thanks for reading!
Help by KittyCatEggs • last post Apr 2nd
I need help figuring out what I should do for a geekcon in my hometown. Im allowed to do whatever I want, but I can’t figure out what kind of act I would like to do. I have around 6 actors.
How creepy would this be if I reached out to an actor asking to get involved? by mraladdinsirwat • last post Apr 2nd
Hey! I was standing on the subway and looked down to see a guy writing a pitch for someone to produce his screenplay. I peered down, because im a nosy person and for that I apologize. I’m an actor- I have an agent and a manager. But I looked this guy up just now, because he had his name, and oh my god! He’s so successful. I would kill to work with him on a project. He’s an actor as well, he’s starred in a bunch of network shows! How can I not so creepily get involved, and maybe pitch myself for an audition or a chance to work with him? I’ve got his website and his email. I would love to write an email, but I wouldn’t know how to approach him since I never met him formally and never spoke to him and we don’t have any mutual friends!
How do actors get the right to work in the USA by Ok_Explanation_2317 • last post Apr 2nd
Is being already established in their country the only way to get a working visa? I often read about actors who moved to the USA in search of work, but I guess all of them had done some previous work in their country. Also, it seems like finding an agent who would enable some higher profile auditions to be the step that should be taken before potenciall moving to the states, but would any agency sign someone without being certain that they will be able to work in the country?
Uta Hagen 9 Questions by MathematicianLeft07 • last post Apr 2nd
As a professionally trained actor, do you find yourself using Uta Hagen 9 Questions anymore? Are they still useful?
Estelle Harris, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Toy Story’ actor, dies at 93 by Motor-Ad-8858 • last post Apr 2nd
To reel, or not to reel, that is the question. by BigBadBootyDaddy99 • last post Apr 1st
So, my question is kind of loaded one for my situation and I really need to decide how to continue to seek representation. I've asked something similar here and I got great feedback from the community. But now I need more input on a decision I'm contemplating. I'm fairly new to acting even though I'm a classically trained drama school graduate that came out at the top of my class. I have a couple of well known plays on my resume in which I had major roles in. I also have a couple of very low budget films on my resume in which I've had supporting roles, but I don't think those film reels are suitable for a reel when looking for a rep. I have the footage, but I'm wary of putting a reel together with the footage because I don't think the production quality is up to snuff. I'm pretty sure most of you have been in this situation. You really don't get a second chance to make a first impression and I really don't want to put myself in a position where a bad impreesion is made because of a bad reel. I've heard many industry people say that no reel is always better than a bad reel so in lieu of making a reel with my film footage, I have been submitting audition reels to at least show them my range and that I'm a competent actor because most industry people say those are acceptable also. But now, I'm doubting the decision to even keep doing that when I submit. I really struggle with low confidence even though I have validation from industry people and my peers. I watch these audition reels over and over and always find something wrong with my performance. I know I'm too hard on myself. It's a Virgo thing so I can't really help it. I've also heard industry people say that most of the time casting directors and agents don't even look at a reel unless you have some really good credits that they can recognize from commercials to television to movies because they get tons of submissions and mostly trash them anyway if they aren't interested when they look at your resume. So, I'm at a loss for what to do to be honest. I haven't been hearing back from anyone and it's always in my head that they don't like the audition reels. My resume isn't the best, mainly because I'm a fairly new face, but my training and theatre work is solid. I've also been thinking about targeting the agencies that have a commercial department because I've heard that getting a commercial agent is somewhat easier than getting a theatrical one. If I can get my foot in the door that way, I think it would be easier to build once I start booking and they trust me enough to bring me over to the theatrical side. I apologize for this being so long, but I just wanted to give the full picture of it all. Any advice from someone more experienced in the industry would really help me. Thank you.