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What Do Actors Know About Leadership? (leadership study of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky) by Ezeitgeist • last post Mar 3rd
I want to become an actor by cancogen • last post Mar 3rd
I’m living in Canada right now and I have no experience but I want to. What can I do to achieve my goal from the smallest step possible?
Thinking of Dropping Agent by kaizawaiza • last post Mar 2nd
I'm an Australian actor who signed with my current agent 12 months ago. She runs a smaller agency with a big book filled with stand-ins, picture doubles, extras and commercial actors, no real big successful working character actors. I signed with her with only a few credits and a headshot to my name, since then I booked with her some extra work on an Amazon show as well as a guest-starring part on a big network show episode which we filmed in December, for which I am very grateful for. But the auditions have stopped since, it's been 6 months. In this 6 months I have picked up heaps of student films, independent webseries and made shorts with friends to piece together a showreel, which I completed in January and feel is super solid. Also have gotten new headshots in this period and I always keep my agent updated with the work I am putting in. There has been little response to this work from my agent and the auditions simply aren't there. I want to be sending tapes off every chance I can and can't help but think that with an agent with a better reputation within the industry, more auditions would come my way, certainly more than one in 6 months. I have all but decided to drop her and shop around for a new agent with proved success using the materials I have gathered in the past 6 months but wanted to see if there was any advice anyone had on here :). I am in love with cinema and want to make good films with great people, just trying to maximize my chances for this dream!
An actor who never watches film or television? by PeaceofMind522 • last post Mar 2nd
Hey everyone! I'm an actor in his mid-20s in Los Angeles. I've been pursuing acting for the past few years. The problem, if you can call it that, is I never have any time to watch movies or television. I'm busy 24/7 with acting classes/rehearsals, reading scripts, breaking down characters, self-submitting, memorizing scenes for class/auditions and self-taping. Not to mention eating, working out and working my day job. I have no romantic or social life to speak of. I also never have any time to watch movies or TV. I'm astounded that some of my actor friends watch 2-3 hours of television daily to keep themselves aware of what's out there nowadays. I did got to the movies last week because my sister was in town but before that I can't remember the last time I went to the theaters (yes - mostly due to COVID) or even watched something alone at home. Do you believe a person can be a well-rounded actor if they're not exposing themselves with great acting performances regularly? Thanks!
Agent Blasters. Anyone used it? by Hebrewsuperman • last post Mar 2nd
Hello actors of Reddit, i’m an active based in LA I’m a member of actors equity and I’ve been working professionally for the past 13 years across the country in theater (musicals mostly. Some Shakespeare). I’m desperately looking for film and TV representation but because I don’t have a large résumé or a real is quite difficult to be seen as most places don’t “build“ anymore. Then I stumbled upon “agent blasters”. Looks interesting if not a *liiiiiiittle* sus. I’m just wondering if anybody in this community has ever used it or have friends who have used it and what your/their experiences have been. Is it worth it? Did you get reps out of it? Or did you just waste 90$? Thank you!
Unvaxxed Actor. by astral415 • last post Mar 2nd
So I my agent just sent me an audition for a great show, *guest star role*. Obviously it requires vaccination, but for personal reasons I don't, and will hopefully never get vaccinated. Has anybody else missed opportunities because of this?
Group chat for actors in NYC & LA by Wide_Honey_7750 • last post Mar 2nd
I’m looking to create a group chat for actors in NYC & LA. That way we can help each other with self-tape auditions & give encouragement as well! Anyone want to join? If you message me your instagram, or phone number I’ll add you in:) Friendly actors only.
successful actors who didn’t get casted in their school plays… by tmoneyswaggg • last post Mar 2nd
i didn’t get casted in my schools spring play now i’m looking for motivational stories lol
Actors who’ve done nudity, what does it personally mean to you? by Putrid_Preparation_3 • last post Mar 2nd
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actors tips by c4pricornsun • last post Mar 2nd
i want to get into acting, I’ve been doing some extra jobs- should I now get an agent?
What is the best way to meet agents/managers on the east coast? Theatre actor branching into tv/film. by themaskednymph • last post Mar 2nd
Hi folks, I am a theatre actor in the DC area and would like to branch into tv/film. The theatre scene here is very casting driven so agents and managers have never really been a necessity but I know I must get one for the tv/film business. I have easy access to NYC so that’ll probably be my best bet. I thought about joining the AGR 2% program to get some assistance and guidance but the price is INSANE and I know Jen Rudolph and her business have gotten some shady reviews… I also know a bit about One on One. Any reviews/personal testimonies on those would be super helpful. Thank you kindly!
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!!