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Asylum seeker looking for acting training by ElderberryAnxious262  •  last post Feb 25th

Hi friends, I'm a transgender person and rape survivor, from Asia and I am planning to seek asylum in NYC or London, I am finishing my studies in youth work but unfortunately I am estranged from family and am considered low SES/poor right now. I am hoping to go to acting school in NYC or London, as I read that it is trans-safe and trans-friendly in these two countries. At the moment I am really stuck as I know I can never afford going to acting school in NYC (It seems impossibly expensive), but I heard that London do not offer any transgender healthcare. And a british trained actress have lots of difficulties acting in the USA too cos of green card and SAG. Another thing that I need to consider is that I am poor and have no family or friends in both these places. I know I shouldn't be comparing countries, but I also want to make sure I can stay alive and not die alone wherever I choose to go due to dangers etc. Can anyone advise me please?

No sides but wants me to use sides???? by ParticularPaper6095  •  last post Feb 25th

I wish casting sites would require casting directors to leave contact info or have some sort of contacting with the CD for just the gig you are auditioning for because I just got a self tape request from Actors Access and in the instructions they want me to use the sides..... but there are no sides..... Luckily this tape isn't due for a while so maybe they might add the sides in later but this isn't the first time this has happened. Other times the instructions just don't make sense and it would be nice to have a quick chat with the CD. I have seen some CD put their email in the instructions if we have question which is helpful but most don't.

NY acting classes and agents by Manfro_Entertainment  •  last post Feb 25th

Hey guys, So I'm a fairly experienced actor and i'm trying to take my career to the next level. I'm wondering if anybody here knows of some acting classes that are worth your time and money and also any agents that you can recommend? Any help would be appreciated?

Audiobook Project by robwuzhere  •  last post Feb 25th

I am looking for voice-over actors who would be interested in doing some voice-over work for an audiobook. This is going to mainly be on a YouTube channel until we get a chance to build it into a book series. I write dark poetry in a storytelling format and I am creating an audiobook series. These stories will require fantasy-based scenery, including images of the main characters going into other dimensions, going to Hell, and other pretty out-there scenarios. This is not a paid gig. I am only interested in working WITH others who want to do this for experience, credit, and fun. Please feel free to send me a PM for more and we will see how it goes. Thank you.

Hotmail account vs Gmail account by meinai88  •  last post Feb 25th

I have read online that you shouldn't use a Hotmail account when you get into acting as Gmail is better. I'm just curious as I am a new actor and use my Hotmail account (its a professinal email)for everything. I do have a Gmail account but I barely use it. Would it make a big deal if I use my Hotmail email instead of a Gmail email. Thank you.

For those who have had recurring tv roles - by LostnLazy65  •  last post Feb 25th

This is a bit of a weird question, but for anyone who has had a recurring role on a tv or limited series, I wanted to ask how often you were on set? I know it's sooo varied depending on the project and role itself, but I'm curious to know how many days you'd typically be on set, how much notice you get ahead of time, etc. Are you able to do other work (either acting or non acting related) in the meantime? Or does your schedule have to be clear for that one project? I know that sometimes even for just a recurring role, actors have to move temporarily to where a project is being filmed, so I'm wondering how that affects everything too.

Callback with no acting experience by DragonShorty  •  last post Feb 25th

Hi guys, I'll preface by saying I have no acting experience. Even in high school, I was a theater techie and in the pit orchestra, but never performing on stage. I saw an open casting call online a couple of weeks ago for actors and non-actors for a series lead for a major network TV show and I thought "Why the hell not?" I actually fit the description and I thought the self-tape process would be a fun thing to do with my boyfriend. They asked for a scene to be done in two languages, the non-English one I grew up with, but am not fluent in. They also had an interview, non-professional pictures, and recommended a singing/dancing video. I did the interview and the scene in English. I couldn't do the other language because no one else I know could read the other lines in the scene. I was also too embarrassed to sing/dance to a random song in front of my boyfriend. I submitted my half-done self-tape last Friday right before the deadline. I'm also applying/interviewing for corporate jobs, so I just chalked this up as like submitting my resume and didn't think about it too much. I'm just excited to see the show when it comes out. Last night, while applying to more jobs, I check my inbox and nearly pee my pants: the subject line is "\[my name\] Open Call Callback". They said they would love for me to go back on tape with material from the actual script with the sides attached. It's two scenes. They would also like a video of me singing in English/dancing and singing in the other language, luckily they gave me specific songs. I'm supposed to wear no makeup this time with my hair tied up and submit a full-body video with my side profiles. I have until Monday afternoon at the latest to submit, but I'm hoping to do it by tomorrow or Sunday. Since last night, I've been studying the lines like crazy and practicing my singing. Today, I got a follow-up email asking if I received everything, and replied immediately! I assumed the original was an automated email, I had no idea I was supposed to reply. I'm clearly way out of my element here. I never in a million years thought I'd get called back, especially because I'm so inexperienced. I'm in need of some advice and I'm not even sure what to ask. I read that I should wear the same clothes I did in the original audition. Are there any other pointers/etiquette tips I should know? I'm a ball of anxiety rn, sorry if I'm rambling. EDIT: Also what would the next steps potentially even look like? With COVID, would they want to see me in person? Would they video call me? Everything seems so different now than what my acting friends would tell me.

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?

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?