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Casting by Inevitable-Union7691 • last post Jan 6th
hey, I've worked as a casting agent on Some stuff. I thought you guys might wanna know that being absent is way worse than being a bad actor. Most casting directors can find somewhere to put "bad" actors that best suits their talents. Being absent just means you've wasted everyones time and it puts a bad taste in the mouth.
Acting advice in the form of an essay. Hope this'll inspire young actors to simply feel instead of act. by Evorush • last post Jan 6th
What are your current jobs while pursuing your acting career? by UghAliBill • last post Jan 6th
When the pandemic hit, I lost my bartending and waitressing job. Since then, I’ve had a few more service industry jobs but I really feel I’m done with that chapter in my life. I’m currently interviewing for full-time jobs in production or event planning but am worried it will take significant time away from auditions/callbacks/shoots, etc. If you’re a working actor is there even such a thing as a stable job with reliable income?
PERCY JACKSON OPEN CALL by Opening-Race6586 • last post Jan 6th
Can I still apply for the role of Annabeth who is supposed to be 12 even though I‘m already 18 because compared to me being 12 I really didn‘t change at all except for my height. I‘ve read about many actors applying for Percy Jackson on Reddit and I was also wondering how old you are if you‘ve applied? Thanks in advance for answers :)
How much progress should I have made in a year? by actresswhowrites • last post Jan 6th
I’ve been acting since February 2021, and while I have grown a bit, I feel like I have a long way from being a truly good actor. I don’t believe I have unrealistic expectations, I don’t expect to have Viola Davis skill or anything after such a short time or ever, but I feel like most people progress a bit more than I. Is this normal? Do you actually have to start from having natural talent to become good?
Looking for a voice actor who can do a Glamrock Freddy impression for a short meme on my YouTube. by WaterLTE • last post Jan 6th
Pay can be discussed through DMs. It’s better we find out price so we both are satisfied. It’s a single line of dialogue. Thanks.
I’m about to begin my first job as an actor for a professional stage. What should be my next steps? by limbo_timbo • last post Jan 6th
I will be going on a national tour with a professional Theatre company as a paid actor. This is my first professional role. Once I complete the tour, what sort of doors will have opened to me as someone with a professional gig on my resume? Should I consider joining a union? I’m unsure about this because I do not know if I have a strong enough resume (for auditioning after joining). I do not have much Theatre education either. Should I consider doing unified auditions? Again, not sure if I’m qualified because I did not receive a Theatre degree. I just want to know what might change, if anything at all, after I have officially worked for a professional company as opposed to a community/local theater. Any advice is welcome. Thanks!
Classes or Coach? by Lmcuster • last post Jan 6th
For some time now I have been interested in becoming a voice actor. I already have a good recording space and equipment, but I'm not sure where to start. This leads me to the title. I have 0 acting experience. Never taken a class in school or with a group. The closest I have ever been to the stage is singing Hamilton in the shower. I have heard that improv classes are great, and somehow there is an in-person one 15 minutes away that meets twice a month, so I will sign up for that. But then I come to the conundrum of taking a class or working with a coach first. On top of that, some people have recommended taking general acting classes first, which I guess would come before acting classes. So is the proper way to do it, classes, then coach, or should I even work with both at the same time?
getting started by 3921onoal • last post Jan 6th
my childhood dream was always to become an actor and i really want to get started. i live in oc, california- next to LA- and i dont know where to begin. do you begin with school? do you begin with classes? any classes? where do you sign up. i really want to start somewhere but i just need some direction so i dont waste my time and money somewhere completely random
Got a co-star role, but the show's website says "guest" ... That's still a co-star role by VoiceOverAndMocapGuy • last post Jan 6th
I only had two lines. In my opinion, that's a co-star role, but the show's official website and credits say "guest." What would you consider this and what would you label it as on your actor resume? Thanks everyone.
Voice acting project help by Professional-Meal753 • last post Jan 6th
Before I ask the question, let me explain what I am trying to do first. I just thought of an interesting project I can work on. I recently read the Princess Evangile visual novel. After reading it I through, I just had a brilliant idea. Since the visual novel has Japanese voices, I thought it would be cool if there is a dubbed version of it. The reason why it will be cool if there is a dubbed version isn’t because I dislike the Japanese voices, I really liked them. The reason why I want a dubbed version is because it would be interesting hearing the character portrayals in English. I always wondered how each character would sound in English as well. There are many issues, and roadblocks in this idea as you can imagine. The first question is would I have to ask Mangagamer (The company responsible for the publishing of the visual novel) for permission first? The thing is if I decide to do this project I wouldn’t know where to start, and the steps to accomplish for me to reach my goal. Is it even possible to make this happen? Here are some of the many questions I need help addressing. How to find voice actors? How expensive would it even be to hire voice actors? Is there a cheaper alternative than hiring professional voice actors? Where on the internet should I go for even more help about the production? What steps do I have to do to make this a reality? I just need these questions answers because quite frankly I do not even know where to start. If you don’t know how to answer this question, please point me in the direction of someone that can help. If there are more things that I missed be free to let me know. I do not want to do anything illegal as well. I just wanted an ambitious project to work on. I will post this question on many different websites to make sure I get enough coverage. If you spread the word about this, then that would be greatly appreciated. It will help me reach my goal. I just want to see this become a reality. Thank you for taking your time out of your day to read this long question. Princess Evangile visual novel (NSFW) [https://www.mangagamer.com/r18/detail.php?goods\_type=1&product\_code=117](https://www.mangagamer.com/r18/detail.php?goods_type=1&product_code=117)
My goals 2022 & Current update! by BestTipGiver • last post Jan 5th
Hi everyone! I just wanted to post about my current goals and journey in hopes to maybe inspire others to create their own goals :) My current update on my acting journey: I turn 18 soon. My local agent and I are on the same page and I feel like I can be really successful with her! We are working together to try and get me signed with a new manager since my last one was not a great fit. I’ve been auditioning pretty frequently for the age range I’m in the dead zone currently. I’ve been also writing a lot more! I feel inspired and hopeful for the future! 2022 Goals: 1. Sign with a manager in a LA 2. Be in a feature length film 3. Be in a SAG project 4. Write a feature length film 5. Direct a short film 6. Get a lead role in a theatre production 7. Audition for the new PJO Disney+ show 8. Win any acting award 9. Learn how to use After Effects 10. Meet a well know AAPI actor
How NOT to break into Voice Acting by cabin1211 • last post Jan 5th
For **anyone** looking to get into voice acting full time I seriously recommend taking a quick look at this article! It's short and to the point but outlines one of the core things that held me back from being a Voice Actor full-time... and that is understanding that this is a business. By stepping into the Voice Acting sphere, you are becoming an entrepreneur who is selling their voice to help solve and/or enhance someone else's project. This article is so *good!* Anyhoo good morning, all! I hope that you have a great day in the booth or wherever you're recording from! Ps. I don't agree that you have to spend a lot to get started, but the article makes it's points clear. [https://www.bodalgo.com/en/know-how/how-to-not-break-into-voiceover/90](https://www.bodalgo.com/en/know-how/how-to-not-break-into-voiceover/90)
How’s the industry in LA right now? by HuckleberryFin134 • last post Jan 5th
Moving to LA next week in hopes of starting to work on film, for LA actors currently there, how is it? Will it be difficult for me to get an agent? Are there things even filming? I feel like I’m going out on a limb just by moving out there but I don’t feel like I’ll be doing any different than I am in my home state. Please give me reassurance!
Anyone ever auditioned for a major TV show? by Dapper-Mango • last post Jan 5th
there was a role that was posted by a major casting office on Nov 30 on Actors Access looking for a very specific type of role for a streaming network to fill and I fit the bill perfectly. I applied a week after on Dec 6 (I somehow got super busy and only logged on AA a week after role was posted). On Dec 18 I got a message asking to send in a self tape due Dec 22. I sent it in and now it is Jan 5th and its radio silence. The info said the show shoots sometime between Feb and May for two weeks. But why would they be asking for self tapes right now if the show was shooting in like April or May? Surely, I think the show must be shooting that episode in Feb is more likely. Does anyone have any insight into this very specific case or should I assume I did not move up for a call back? I was told by actors that everyone was off the week between Christmas and NY anyway and they were probably not looking at tapes. But who knows. Sigh.
Seeing who booked things over you....a debate. (IG: @OneBrokeActress) by CuspChaser111 • last post Jan 5th
Saw this on IG today about 'I am ready to get hurt again' on IG OneBrokeActress. I'm curious what people think about looking up 'who booked it over you' - it's an interesting debate I got into with friends recently. I did NOT do this for the first 8-10 years in the business (for me it would've psyched me out) and I am glad I didn't. Nowadays when SO and I are watching shows and hear 'familiar dialogue' and we see who got the part we kind of laugh bc the ones that booked it are very different than what my look/essence are. I wonder if this is true for POC - like the ones that book it are totally different in vibe, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Anyway, it's been a freeing process bc the best indicator is really that the CDs keep calling you back. But curious if it helps or hinders others? I get it's a joke post but....If it hurts, why do it?
Agent's access to auditions by Ok_Explanation_2317 • last post Jan 5th
My question is, do all agents have access to the same auditions and is it just luck if an actor from a smaller agency will book a huge role? Second question, does anyone know how does it work with European agents when it comes to English movies? Not from UK of course I'm about to move to another country to pursue acting and I don't speak the language yet, but I've seen some actors from the agency I've been keeping an eye on, booking roles in movies in English, so hopefully they have a wider access to those auditions.
Any EMS Actors? by MysteryMaltodextrin • last post Jan 5th
I just signed up for an EMT-b class. This isn’t exactly the kind of job you can just drop for an audition, but I can’t see myself doing grocery store/restaurant work for years, and I really need a confidence boost. Plus I was always interested in healthcare. Was wondering if any of you are actors who work in EMS or healthcare? If so how’s it going?
SAG-Eligible Background Actor - Will I get booked with Central as much if I join SAG? by BlackCastleStables • last post Jan 5th
I am a SAG-eligible background actor. I book a ton of work through Central Casting as a non-union background actor. For those of you who are SAG Background actors working through Central Casting, do you get booked as much as you did when you were non-union? I'm trying to decide whether I should pull the trigger and join SAG this month.