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Looking for an agent while moving - Advice needed by iKnoMyCalculus • last post Mar 2nd
Hello fellow actors! I currently live in LA but I will be moving to the PNW in 2 months. (Advice saying don't move is not helpful bc the move is already set and non-negotiable.) I am also looking for new representation. My current plan is to submit to agencies as living in LA (bc I currently do) and update them when I move, assuming I get new representation. Does this seem like a decent plan? Here are my questions: \-For those in LA, are you getting a lot of in-person auditions? I'm hoping I can still audition and be connected even in the PNW since so many things have gone virtual. \-Should I disclose from the beginning that I am moving? \-Should I disclose at all after I move? I had an actor friend who was like, why tell them at all? But that seems like an easy way to get caught in a lie. Thank you in advance!
How to get into Voice acting (no experience) by megaboomblastoff • last post Mar 1st
Hi there! I am sure this has been asked elsewhere and my apologies in advance if this is redundant. I just hope I can get the answers that I really need so that I can finally give myself a shot. I'm going through a bit of a difficult time in my life (ok, it is a very tough time for me) and it is time to live for me and pursue things that I want to do for once. To literally give myself a voice. It would be a dream to become a voice actor. I've watched a few videos online about voice acting and I'm definitely interested in it despite not having voice acted before. I have a variety of vocal ranges and think I could do different styles of voices. My voice is higher pitched and I was told I could do anime voices well, or maybe I could get into voice dubbing. How could someone with no experience like myself get into voice acting? How could I make myself stand out and give myself a chance at becoming noticed? Do you have any other pointers? Things to avoid? I am serious about turning this into my full time profession if I could. I should also note that right now, I don't have much money to spend on equipment (but I do know this is super important) so eventually I will invest. Right now, I don't think I can though. Is that going to be a huge issue for me?
Would I be a good voice actor or is this just cringe? by Charming-Paramedic22 • last post Mar 1st
I was thinking of becoming a voice actor specifically video games and I just wonder if I have the right voice for that. Here's my voice in an American Accent, reading a line from Life is Strange: https://voca.ro/11pZ8wWd049c
looking for two male actors or two males by Crazy_Foot2469 • last post Mar 1st
I have an event on April 21st 2022 and I am looking for two male actors to dress up as a Mountie downtown Toronto for further details please contact me
I am not where I want to be in my career by TranslatorCapital451 • last post Mar 1st
Throwaway account. I am an actor/singer in my mid to late 20’s living in the Chicago area. I have an acting degree, am currently non-equity, and do not have an agent at the moment. I performed in some store front theatre when I got out of college, but I haven’t yet worked with some of the more well-known equity theatres in Chicago like Goodman, Steppenwolf, or the bigger musical theatres like Drury Lane or Paramount. I have auditioned for these, and have gotten callbacks and positive feedback, but havent gotten cast. In March 2020, I was slated for an acting internship with a prestigious equity regional theatre. The opportunity would have made me EMC, and would have potentially helped with being looked at more seriously by these larger union theatres. Unfortunately, this fell through due to covid, and shortly after this, my survival gig that was keeping me afloat also dried up. I was so focused on trying to make ends meet and get out of debt, I became depressed, and discouraged. I moved out of my apartment, and went back home to the nearby suburbs, where I’m originally from. Since then, my career trajectory has felt very unclear. I have been depressed and discouraged from the lockdowns, theaters going dark or shutting down, as well as my own perceived failure and haven’t performed since. I no longer feel like this bright eyed and bushy tailed person with their whole life ahead of them like I did in my early 20’s. On top of that, I am dealing with the sudden and unexpected death of my significant other who passed early last month on his motorcycle. I did recently get an offer from one of my friends to be her roommate in NY in September, but I have no idea how I would succeed. My goal is to be a working, union actor, but I’m not even union, and have no representation. I fear that I would just be struggling to make ends meet and not even have time for auditions. Between all this discouragement, my mental health, loss, and grief, I don’t know how to move forward in my career. Need advice! Tl;dr: i’m not where I envisioned I would be as an actor at this point in life, and need advice.
Background and experience by hjp731 • last post Mar 1st
(23F) I feel like so many of you have so much background in the arts, whether it be a professional schooling, starting young, etc,. I took a free class with Margie Haber and it felt like everyone on it had some kind of experience and I have 2 background roles in a play in elementary school and middle school. Like background to the point where I was a gobstopper in a Willy Wonka play. Is there anyone else just getting into this with relatively no background and feel like there’s not a way to make some sort of career out of it? Does anyone have any examples of famous actors that had very little background when first starting as an adult? I feel so discouraged to even begin trying. Edit: Grammar
Winnie Hillers reddit actingclass is shit by Alert-Celebration926 • last post Mar 1st
Beware! This teacher is a narcissist. She claims to be an acting coach, but she knows nothing about the craft. She is a hack. If you disagree with her she will publicly shame you. She says that her technique is the only truth and only the good actors stay in her class and the shitty ones leave. Sounds like what a cult leader would say to keep their students hooked. She mainly teaches young people cause they are easy to manipulate. They are all brainwashed and they defend her from any attack. Open your eyes folks.
Is All Casting a good site to submit to? by Intelligent_Hat4937 • last post Mar 1st
I mainly use Actors Access and Casting Networks to submit to roles and I just came across All Casting. Wondering if any of you guys use and if you get a lot of auditions/gigs out of it. Thanks!!
Update: An Inspiring Message from An Actor Going After His Dream Role by Quentin-OAT • last post Mar 1st
Hi folks! A couple months ago, as a rising actor, I started a petition to get an audition for my dream role as Static in Michael B. Jordan's upcoming superhero film. I was met with flack but fought on. Because I did, I not only made [the evening news ](https://longisland.news12.com/suffolk-county-engineer-hopes-to-audition-for-superhero-role)but I also booked a lead role in an upcoming *Power Rangers* film! In this industry, there's many things people say we "should" follow but some of the best changes to industry were brought by those who shook things up! If you're on the fence of taking a risk for your dream, just go after it and not let anyone stop you from going after it! Sign and Share my Petition so we can show what happens when we dream and put action towards those dreams: [change.org/ShotAtShock](https://change.org/ShotAtShock)
Looking for Female VA for Tomboyish girl role by DRWNboobz • last post Mar 1st
Looking for Voice Actress for tomboyish character, will need to interview through discord. Looking to make multiple videos in the future with same character and therefore VA, if interested please direct message. Payment though PayPal, $30USD but definitely negotiable.
I love entertainment and want to be in it so much by SaleSubstantial9962 • last post Mar 1st
I love entertainment and want to be in it so much. The escapism of it all just excites me and being in films and movies that invokes the emotions and laughs of the audience is some of my biggest dreams imaginable. It's come to the point where I literally spend a majority of my time constantly thinking about it and I hope to get an acting degree someday and achieve it. I hope all of you guys live successful lives as actors/actresses and pass on your talents to the next generations up ahead of us to come.
HELP— Being a clown (silly first impression, pretending to be a donkey) by NickWendigo • last post Feb 28th
Howdy, howdy! So, i’m trying to play a clown in a show set in the late 1800s and SUFFERING. I’m trying to be creative and silly, but I am generally an exclusively dramatic actor and i’m really struggling :( There are two main comedic moments for my character (though if you’ve got any unrelated physically silly things to suggest FEEL FREE TO SHARE) — one is someone calling me a donkey, and so… I act like a donkey (donkey noises is… about all i do) and the second is me meeting someone for the first time and like, circling him and messing with him (I act like a cat as a circle him, staying low. I look up at him once i’m in front of, jump up to honk his nose, pretend i’m searching his coat for money, and if i have time, I pretend to pick a flea off of him and eat it.) Literally ANY ideas you have please share bc I am terrible at coming up with comedic stuff and I’m ONLY doing things my director has suggested for the most part, so :(
LA French Actor Needed by trashman_333 • last post Feb 28th
Hi everyone, I’m directing a short film about two French teenagers/young adults living in LA. We’re shooting March 12 and 13 for 7 hours both days. However, my lead roll just bailed! If anyone on this subreddit is a 17-21 year old, fluent french male actor who lives in LA, please reply and i’ll contact you back asap. Thanks.
What is the CB checkbox when having a selftape request? by apejoyyy • last post Feb 28th
What does it mean and should I have it checked? Edit: forgot to mention I'm talking about casting/actor workbook
Essence of the character vs Inner Emotional Lines by eogc9 • last post Feb 28th
Hey! This question is directed towards anybody who is familiar with William Esper's books. He talks about finding the Essence of your character e.g perfectionist and also inner emotional lines e.g A depressed man. I am having trouble figuring out what is different about these two things? Could someone maybe explain it to me in simpler terms or in a way that I will understand and the different uses these 2 things have? He said sometimes you can create a character just by identifying their 'inner emotional line' but I don't see how this is different to the 'essence of the character'. Is the only purpose of the essence to give yourself a starting point of where to work from and allow for simplicity to avoid unnecessary information that is detrimental to the actor? And could someone please explain how I would integrate the use of inner emotional lines into my work. Will I always need them or is it simply a tool for when the scene feels a bit 'bitty'. Finally I would be super interested to connect with anybody else super interested in Meisner / Truthful acting etc as would be great to have some conversations about it all as it gives me such a buzz, I love it. I believe acting is an incredibly powerful art that has the potential to make great change and would love to chat to like minded people. Thanks in advance.
Going to an acting class just for fun/a hobby? by Organic_Photograph49 • last post Feb 28th
So I’m not really interested in pursing acting as a career or anything (yet… who knows what’ll happen) nor was I ever very interested in drama at school, but I do love movies and appreciate a good actor. I was looking for some knife skill classes online and saw a an acting class that was 9 sessions, 3 hours long, and at the end you perform in a play. I have no prior acting experience. I’m kind of self conscious and don’t have much confidence and feel like this could potentially help me get out of my shell a bit, as well as meeting new people. Plus I reckon it would be good fun. Do you reckon this is a good idea? It’s $585 AUD (about $420 USD) 24 years old btw.
Financial advice (preferably UK) How much do West End leads make? by appreciatorofadvice • last post Feb 28th
Hey guys, like most of us I’ve always wanted to be an actor for as I can remember. I was wondering if there’s anyone out there who has any insight on how much (new face) leads in a West End show make weekly? For example roles like Epoinine in Les Mis, Christine in Phantom, The four seasons in Jersey boys etc.. that sort of role. Now I’m grown up and at the beginning of building my career I’ve become curious about the financial aspect of living in a big city, food and transport to theatres etc.
First time staged reading -- Tips? Should I be off book? by easypename • last post Feb 28th
Hi all! I usually don't do much theater acting, but I got cast in a staged reading for a really awesome original play. We'll meet before the actual reading for a rehearsal, but it's fairly a short amount of time and I'm not sure what I should have prepared for it. Are actors mostly off-book for the staged reading? Do you have any tips for a first timer like me? TIA!