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How do I practice? by UltraD00d • last post Jan 18th
I am in my mid teenage years, And I hope to become an actor when I grow up. I do theater at my high school, and I'm involved with a local theater group. I have not really done anything paid or of an especially serious nature, but that's not really what I want to talk about today. I've been somewhat wishy-washy about wanting to do acting and the past, And I've decided that I want to really pursue it. Of course, with that pursuit comes the necessity of practice. But how can I practice? What methods can I adopt to achieve effective practice in-between projects and characters? What methods have helped you?
Agent won't take me on because I do theater? by poliwhirldude • last post Jan 18th
Had a weird experience with a prospective agent and wanted to make sure I wasn't the weird one. TL:DR at the bottom. To give context, I'm an actor with a good chunk of stage credits but a decent sprinkling of screen work as well. I recently discovered a talent agency in my region that was looking for actor submissions. They only do screen work (which is not surprising for the Mid-Atlantic region), which is fine to me, since I really only want an agent to get access to higher level film and TV auditions anyway. I submitted and, to my surprise, got a response fairly quickly. The agent I was talking to had some questions/suggestions- "you need new headshots, do you typically have facial hair or are clean shaven, what are your commitments," etc. It was all pretty par-for-the-course until I mentioned that I start rehearsals next week for a play I'll be working on until March. This is when it gets weird. She sends me an email mentioning that she was slightly worried about my upcoming production, since theater can be a large conflict (which it is) in terms of her submitting me for "acting jobs." She then asked if my doing theater was just something I did on the weekends. I followed up and explained that this was a professional gig, laid out the rehearsal/performance schedule with my dark days and let her know that my schedule would be totally free starting in April. She responded letting me know that she wanted to wait to take me on until I was "interested in acting only." As if theater acting isn't acting?? Is this normal with screen agents? Should I be choosing between pursuing theater and film? Ideally I would like to do both. I would love to hear this subreddit's thoughts on this exchange. TL;DR: I, a stage and screen actor, reached out to a talent agency for screen representation. The talent agent told me she wouldn't take me because I have theater productions coming up, saying I needed to be "interested in acting only."
Actor - Agent Relationship by Extra_Ad6054 • last post Jan 18th
So I’ve been with my agent for about a year and a half. She’s a well known agent in my city, has a great roster and I’ve booked a few gigs with her. The first year I was getting a lot of auditions, but recently in the past 5-6 months they’d died down immensely. She’s also only sending me auditions for commercials. I want to have a stronger/closer relationship with her but I don’t know how to go about it. I also want to ask why I haven’t been getting as many auditions but don’t know how to word it. There’s a couple productions coming to the city soon that I really want to audition for but I don’t know if it’s appropriate for me to ask her to keep a look out when the castings for the show are posted. I basically just wanna go full force into this & I don’t know how to go about talking to my agent about it.
NEED A FILM REEL EDITED? Actor editing services offered! by AngeloActs • last post Jan 18th
Hey there everybody! I hope that you're having a wonderful start to the new year. My name is Angelo, I'm an actor here in NYC who has invested a lot of time over the years to video editing as well. I'm now opening that up to the masses and starting to cut reels for other people using Final Cut Pro. If you'd like to talk rates, definitely feel free to shoot me a message here on reddit, or send an email to Angelo@AngeloGiannone.com Here are two examples of reels that I've cut together and I look forward to speaking with you! Angelo Giannone Reel: [https://youtu.be/tmgIDtEKUHU](https://youtu.be/tmgIDtEKUHU) Zachary Sherry Reel: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kqmhIQ5P1o](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kqmhIQ5P1o)
There are so many reasons to hate Actors Access by nacho__mama • last post Jan 18th
For Talent Link their directions are "pay the first invoice so the second can be sent to your inbox. " **BUT THEY NEVER SEND IT.** I've never had such a hard time handing someone money for services. I know it is necessary because it is all there really is. I have to use it not only as an actor but as a casting director as well. And I hate both Breakdown Express and Actors Access. But I am definitely cancelling my upgraded account when it expires next month. Over the last year I've gotten two parts in feature films that I found on my own. I live in a small market so the stuff on Actors Access is not going to be anywhere near me anyway. But what really pisses me off is I have been trying to use the talent link to send my profile to potential agents. I have heard mixed reviews about whether or not this is worth doing. But it's only $30 so I figure I will try it and then go back to having a free Actors Access account. But these assholes can't even be bothered to send me a bill or a reminder e-mail. So I keep missing the deadline to apply to talentlink and have my profile sent to agents. ​
Dan Olivo - Day By Day by Dan Olivo • last post Jan 18th
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Platform for self-tapes by mario7911 • last post Jan 18th
Hi, is there a website or an app where you can find fellow actors who can give you the other character’s lines in a scene in a self tape (like via Skype, Zoom or something)? I’m asking this because I sometimes have someone to give me the lines, but sometimes I don’t and so when I don’t idk what to do and think it’d be great to have someone to say the other character’s lines. Also, I’m in the French acting business, so if there are people who speak French (or just enough to say the lines in a semi-comprehensive way) that’d be even better. Thank you and have a great day!”
Is actors connection legit? by Icy-Iron-947 • last post Jan 18th
Is Actors Connection legit? Also, would it be appropriate to ask casting directors for a reference letter after you have done intensives with them and you have acted in front of them? Just curious. (Would really love responses from actors who’ve used actors connection or have had some experience with it.) Thank you!
Should I even act? by Monopoli-Hacker • last post Jan 17th
Recently I've had 2 insecurities: 1. My skills, 2. My stretch marks (I'm a guy) 1. I think I can act, rather well if I'd say so myself, but I need to be in a certain mood to act a certain mood. It doesn't have to be the same emotion, but I just can't act ALWAYS. Idk it's weird 2. Almost every male actor has had at least one role where they have to do a shirtless scene. I can't even do a no-sleeve shirt scene because I have so much stretch marks. I honestly don't know where I got them from, I have massive ones in my hips and stomach, and smaller ones on my arms and all over my back... I really don't wanna show them. Ever. I know acting is my passion, but I've been really insecure about these things. What do you think I should do?
Does anyone know these actors/teachers? by username20202020202 • last post Jan 17th
I will be taking acting classes at Columbia and have the choice between 2 teachers: ​ Tina C. Mitchell or ​ Sharon Fogarty ​ ​ Does anyone know which of these teachers is better or have any information and feedback on their teaching styles and acting techniques they teach? ​ Thank you!!
Demo Reel- Self Tape by bobbypellitt • last post Jan 17th
Hello, Due to covid its making things a lot harder to record a demo reel with other actors/in a studio, particularly where I live. I believe I have the right equipment to record a professional-esque demo reel, now I’m just wondering on what to include? Should I do monologue? A famous monologue? A monologue written by myself? Or a dialogue scene with a friend reciting back the lines? Any suggestions would be kindly appreciated!
Are self-taped auditions also serving as the norm for acting clips/reel footage now? by rainbowsprinkles14 • last post Jan 17th
So, I understand how it's more about uploading individual acting clips (labeled with the type/essence that you're playing in the clip) for your casting profiles (like Actors Access and Casting Networks) versus attaching a compiled demo reel of your work, when it comes to submitting to auditions/roles to the casting director online. BUT... more and more, ever since the pandemic, I'm seeing even very successfully working actors using their self-taped auditions AS their acting clips, versus using clips from their actual tv/film work! Has this become/is becoming the norm now? I thought using self-tapes as clips was only for if you're new(er) to acting and don't have any real footage yet from booked jobs, or at least clips from a studio that you paid to shoot professional-looking scenes for your reel. Thoughts???
Sia VA demo I hired the voice actress by Hxxxgames • last post Jan 17th
any way to improve my microphone's recording quality? by nakcyasleep • last post Jan 17th
I want to become an anime voice actor, I'm decent at it but whenever I ask some other voice actors about it they say that my mic's quality is bad, my mic isn't that bad in the first place, I have some buzzing sound while recording caused by electricity, but I can easily remove it in audacity, but my voice sometimes sounds kind of robotic, I was wondering if there are any fixes for these kinds of issues, as I have no experience with audio hardware or anything related( Im short on money right now so I can't afford a new mic at the moment)
movie recommendation by boobitch- • last post Jan 16th
I'm looking for movies that I should watch if I want to become an actor. maybe the ones that are about it or the acting is amazing. documentary s would also work thanks
Which famous actors and actresses had no problem taking on challenging roles? by TVpoplove • last post Jan 16th
On this subreddit, I'm wondering which popular actors and actresses had to take on most difficult or challenging roles of their career, even if they did find these experiences troubling. Roles that affected them mentally, physically and psychologically.
Have you ever been told you weren’t good / wouldn’t make it? by KobeKastle • last post Jan 16th
So often on the rare occasion I post a video of my voice online somewhere I’m told “lol good luck with becoming a voice actor” in a condescending mocking tone or if I’m going to audition for theatre i get the laughed at. And honestly I’m a social reject so my social skills and understanding of character and how to portray them up to other people’s standards is limited. However, I grew to think of acting as a process, sure some people are naturally good at it but just because I’m not does that mean I should just give up and pursue another career path? Maybe some people need more live experience, or coaching. I personally know I could benefit from live theatre experience as I’ve never taken a consistent in person acting class before.. It’s just discouraging when people make you feel like you’re destined to fail. Have any of you ever felt like this? If so how did you overcome it? I have gotten paid for voice work on voices but I want to do character work but whenever I try I get laughed at..
How long will VO actors be required for explainer videos? by AHungerForKnowledge • last post Jan 16th
I understand that VO will be required for actual acting for a long time, but how long will it be required for explainer videos and e-learning videos where emotions are not usually as important? I’ve noticed even on apps like TikTok the automated voices are getting a little better (still not there but moving in the direction.) It’s something that stops me from going full time into VO work as I get a lot of this type of work. I’m not trying to be a downer, I guess I’m just looking for a little reassurance?
For cakeday I’d love to answer as many questions as I’m able to pertaining to the VO industry. by VoiceoverHost • last post Jan 15th
I’ve lived in LA since 2003. Conservatory, then On-camera and Hosting led me to Voice Over. SAG-AFTRA since 2010. I have an LA agent, a few regional agents and a manager. I’m also a member of the Television Academy. By no means am I the most accomplished individual in this sub. I still take classes frequently and I study under more accomplished coaches than myself. I truly love the industry and I love my fellow Actors. The desire which drives us all, unites us all. What’s your question? Everything is fair game.
SAG VO spot cancellation without compensation?? by Celestial_Medicine • last post Jan 14th
Hey gang! Can someone who is in SAG and does Voice Overs tell me if a production company is allowed to cancel your job - after closing and giving the script, day, time ect? Or what would make them do such a thing. I called SAG and their VO person is sick - so they transferred me to the commercials dept and they said they didn’t know. I have emails from them specifically confirming me and saying I was top choice- they went back and forth with my agent and finally we confirmed. The next afternoon they canceled- less than 24 hours before the job. They’re telling my agent that it was a “Mix up” and didn’t mean to book me!! I’m a commercial actor and haven’t done a lot of VO. My agent said she will tell them to pay me. Maybe they will… I’m really just shocked that they would be so GD rude and that SAG doesn’t have my back. I pay dues to avoid this sort of thing! for a bit of reference, I was the lead actress in the national commercial for this spot and was asked to do their radio commercials as well. It’s not like they were not familiar with me so I find it so strange that they would make such an error.