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Looking for resource advice by Worldly_Deal_3064 • last post Feb 24th
Hi! This is my first time posting to this sub so I’m super excited! I have had “dreams” of acting for a long time. I grew up in a music family and have always been more of a singer, but for a long time I’ve felt called to just try out acting and hope that I can actually make some income from it eventually. I’m fully aware that this is not a guarantee and there are tons of struggling actors out there so I just want to put it out there that I’m not going at this blindly. I live in a pretty good sized town in western North Carolina that has a oft spot for the arts. We have community theater and there are plenty of indie films being made in my area. I just don’t even know where to start? How should I do my headshots? Should I start with community theater just to gain some experience or should I try to book commercials through an agency? I have no clue! I have a very small amount of musical theater experience under my belt from high school but that’s all. I’m a 24 year old woman and I know age can be a factor but I feel like it’s a bit more lenient once it comes to acting rather than modeling (which I have also considered). I genuinely feel like I’ve got what it takes and am a super passionate individual especially once’s it comes to art in general. I’m not trying to be famous or anything but if I can make SOME money I don’t see why not. Please give me your thoughts!
How long does it usually take casting to select actors for a project 2 months ahead? by aspiring_actress_ • last post Feb 24th
Two weeks ago, I responded to a casting call that had just been published the same week I submitted what they required (nothing specific was required - they just wanted photos, a short bio and a short video). I haven’t heard back yet (hoping to - fingers crossed)! Filming is apparently planned for April which I thought was quite a tight timeline. Is it a common thing to find actors in just 2 months? If they haven’t responded back yet, is it safe to assume I wasn’t picked?
Gabe Smith (Starkville Community Theatre) has some solid advice for actors... by jovejupiter • last post Feb 24th
Looking for Guy Friends by marie_g10 • last post Feb 24th
I'm a physically disabled woman in my early 20s who's very interested in becoming an actress. I'm a little shy soft-spoken girl but I hope when I do start acting, I'd love to play likable girl-next-door type roles like Molly Ringwald, Michelle Pfeiffer, Julia Roberts, Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore, Sandra Bullock, and Selena Gomez. I'm looking for guy friends that also have a passion for acting, in my age range, live in San Antonio, and that have an opposite personality than mine more Jim Carrey-like. Someone that will make me laugh when I'm feeling down and to just hang out, talk and maybe even recreate some scenes from our fav movies and tv shows.
Drunken Thought While Watching Marvel's Shang Chi... by azthemansays • last post Feb 24th
Does anyone else break down the scenes by shots (while discounting the soundtrack), as to how long the director made the actors hold for the many reaction shots... Or is it just me? As an aside, way to go /u/SimuShangChi for making us Canadian actors proud!
Do MFA Drama students audition for roles while in school? by latenightrva • last post Feb 24th
Do Yale, NYU, or Julliard students audition for TV/Film roles while still attending school? Or do they wait the 3-4 years until they've graduated to audition for roles? How do students get agents while in school still? Curious to know because I've read some bio's of actors who dropped out of their BFA due to booking work. Is it the same for MFA?
moving to nyc by danirayn • last post Feb 24th
I’m moving to nyc this spring had some inquiries for any actors based out of nyc - what is a good way to find roommates, preferably also in the film industry. (I would also prefer female roommates bc im a woman lol) - is the job market scarce when it comes to acting compared to places like Atlanta and LA? - how much should I have saved before making the move? I have quite a bit saved but I’m not sure if it’s enough lol - what’s your favorite thing about being an actor in New York?
Going from good to bookable by Rickflossyy • last post Feb 24th
Could someone drop tips on how you comb through a script to find unique possibilities/ choices for your character? Looking for ways to tell a story about who my character is outside of a scene/ spice up my auditions and have more fun. Sidebar: thanks for the constant interactions, upvotes, downvotes, pushback, I love this community if actors we have on Reddit :)
I did it! I took the first step! by Amber_Steel86 • last post Feb 24th
I finally worked up the courage to apply for a role. I’m sure I won’t get it because my profile on actors access is thin at best. But I have it a go!! That’s a win in my book any day.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Feb 24th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
Can't Decide What To Do About Agency by throwinitdown123 • last post Feb 24th
Hi! So I'm a youngish, beginning actor in Toronto. I have quite a few decent, small credits under my belt (small role in a big TV show, supporting role in TV movie, etc.), and I have been with my agent for about 3 years now. I've always really liked them from when we first met, and we get along rather well. However - I've noticed the past year and a half, I've booked one thing, and the last year in particular auditions have been scarce and almost non-existent. I'm watching the people around me in my various classes book major projects, and even though I'm continuously levelling up in my classes and growing as an actor, my auditions haven't changed at all. I have a pros and cons list written down, and I was hoping that someone who has either been in a similar position or has gone through something like this before might be able to help me out as to what I should do for my next move. ​ Pros of sticking with my agent: \- We have a good relationship: they picked me up when I was non-union and I booked my first big gig with them back in 2019 which led me to becoming full union off of one project, I know I can reach out to them with any questions/concerns, we e-mail semi-regularly, etc. \- They have previously fought for me to get inside of the room with casting directors when my credits were too little and no one really wanted to see me \- They are a hard worker ​ Cons: \- Compared to other agencies in Toronto, the one they belong to is rather small and unknown - there are a handful of working actors in there, but most of their clients are like me, who have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet and audition on the side \- I have never met anyone else who knows my agency/has heard of it, unlike the main \~10 agencies that are big in Toronto \- The past year I haven't been getting any auditions at all, and I know that they're out there because all the people I work around have been auditioning/booking like crazy \- My agent is getting older, and even though nothing has been said explicitly, I have suspicion they are on the brink of retirement soon ​ I would love literally any advice as I've been humming and hawing over this for some time. I'm not getting any younger, and it seemed for awhile that I was finally breaking into the industry, and now I feel as if I'm at a standstill again. Even though I love my agent, I recognize I need to be somewhat selfish in this industry in order to achieve the success I need to not work three jobs to survive.
is anyone familiar with the wolves by sarah delappe? by tmoneyswaggg • last post Feb 24th
I’m planning on auditioning for the play at my school but don’t know which character to go for. I think in real life i’m most like #8 (whos funny & lighthearted) but I wanted to test my abilities as an actor and go for a more authoritative/serious character like #25 (who’s the captain of the team) What do you guys think?
Theatre Production Breaking Copyright Law - Should I Leave? by KaijuSpy2 • last post Feb 24th
I was asked to take part in a show a few weeks back, I was given a script and the amateur production was being marketed as being written by a specific author. Since then the script has gone through multiple revisions and was eventually replaced with an original script. Despite this the show is still being marketed as being the licensed show (I can't go into details publicly, but this is a theatre setting where an audience won't really know the difference between who wrote it) - which breaks copyright law + is false advertising. I'm inclined to think the audience won't notice, but the author of the piece could potentially come to the show - at which point this could cause a lot of problems. My concern is though I'm only acting in it, and am not on the directing or producing team - being attached to the show at all could potentially hurt my career when it comes to other auditions - as I am only a small time actor. We've only just started blocking the show and haven't got onto runs yet and nobody is off book. What would you all recommend that I do?
Toronto Actors - Any interest in starting a slack group to share info, experiences and just make new friends? by odub6 • last post Feb 24th
As someone who is very new to the industry, i would love to get to know other colleagues and share experiences and knowledge, aside from this amazing subreddit. Also to share memes :)
Tips of for auditions? by gustozo • last post Feb 24th
G'day, I am some 13year old from Ghent, Belgium and I wanted to be an actor since I was 6years old now I have almost double the confidence and courage so I'm thinking about auditioning for something. My friends will no doubt laugh at me but I don't care! But where and how do I audition? My dad thinks I already have way to much hobbies (divorced parents),so acting classes will be hard but I can try. I'd be trying for a Dutch or French film because my accent is so australian that I failed my English class (true story). *-pathetic pessimistic hopeless 13 year old*
Audio drama casting sites by Cool_Pop_5645 • last post Feb 23rd
Hi everyone I am trying to get an audio drama off the ground I have scripts near ready and want to get started on casting for this but as it is my first project my budget has gone mostly on art and everything else so no real budget for voice actors especially with this being a non profit production, I was wondering does anyone know of sites I can post looking for up and coming voice actors for the project. I am currently looking at casting call and seems to be good but I really want to push this ad much as possible if I can
What do I do now? by raffikiiii • last post Feb 23rd
Acting is something that I'm very passionate about and something I really want to pursue. I'm in high-school right now so I'm focused on my grades so that my parents can support me. So the only thing I can really do is participate in school plays and the next audition isn't till a few months from now. I've been analyzing movies, and I'm starting to read books so I can understand emotion through text better. I read a monologue yesterday for the first time, memorized it, and didn't really know what to do with. How do I ~act~ if you know what I mean. I don't really know how to explain it but after memorizing the lines of a monologue or a script, what do you do next? How do you practice it? How do you make it better? How do you become a better actor? I'm just looking for a bit of guidance.
Hunting Souls is coming out by Diego Silva Acevedo • last post Feb 23rd
My new movie Hunting Souls is coming out on April 5th, hope you guys like it. here is the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWbjhteBu9M
When Spouse watches my work: by DasherDiva • last post Feb 23rd
I have gotten to where I don’t show my spouse any of my audition videos, performance clips, or acting class recordings because he rarely has anything good to say. Worst critic. I know it’s like well you’re getting honest feedback but it’s the kind of feedback that makes me want to give up. I know you can’t do it to please one person and if one person can make you want to quit then you should. I don’t truly mean I’ll quit just in the moment it feels like such a set back. I’m in my late 40s Ive been focused on acting strictly since 2014 but I was studying before then—-started in middle school, high school, college. Recommitted in 2014. I’ve had performances that were in the zone and were incredible but most stuff isn’t like that. I had a showcase recently and wasn’t gonna show him the recording but I did and regret it. I get private messages of feedback from classmates that say the opposite-I mean they say how much my work inspires them and really great things (and I didn’t always hear those things so I thought it was evidence of my training and growth). I never really like fellow actors commenting on each other’s work but the kind of feedback I got in college compared to now is at least some markers of growth. Spouses criticism crushes my spirit and I have to get over it and while yes you have to have thick skin in this business … and I can have a thick skin… for people I don’t live with. I’d rather not show him and have been better when not showing him, but his complaint is that I spend so much time doing it that he should be able to see it. Well but then you never have anything good to say and I am not at all encouraged. I guess the only feedback we should pay attention to is callbacks and bookings?? I regret inviting casting directors to my showcase. I hope none came, but I know at least one did. (It was online) I feel humiliated and sad. It’s been a 1 year program and I thought I made so much progress. I feel sick. I’m not quitting I’m just lamenting. It’s hard to spend your whole life toward this, having had those moments in the zone-You know what’s possible, but then you feel completely set back and question everything. I have a recording of the showcase and think I should probably talk about it with a coach?? Do you have a family member who is your worst critic? Looking for people who understand this and not looking for you to say to quit or get a thick skin - I know, I know. I want to move forward constructively for myself. A CD I invited did send me a message saying great job, I wonder now if that was just being courteous. I know most CDs are too busy to say something they don’t mean but this is a newer CD. Ughhhh
Hey, actors' agents: how do I get a one-man show into the hands of one of your clients? by epyllionard • last post Feb 23rd
Do I write you a nice note? Do I send you the script? Do I write you a nice note and ask permission to send HIM the script? Is he too busy? Are YOU too busy? Do you get, like, eighty or ninety of these things a day?