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Just starting out. I have some questions and need some advice <3 by Still-Programmer-346 • last post Dec 16th
Hey there. Long time lurker. I'm in Australia, I've done a few short courses and I'm still pretty new to the career. I have an agent and I do go to an audition every 2 or 3 months (TV commercials only). So far I have not landed a gig. But that's cool! I'm keen to pursue this further but I miss having a full time wage and having that security. The older I get the harder it is to accept a self inflicted low-income life. The only well paid work I'm qualified to do is office cubicle related (yuck). I'm currently not working much and facing a fork in the road. My question is: Is there anyone out there who managed to balance going to auditions and became an actor while working full time? Or do most people have a casual job or save a huge nest egg before committing full time to acting? I'm also considering auditioning for a performing arts school. But it's full time study for 3 years. The cost is astronomical and they are incredibly hard to get into. My question about this is: Is it reasonable to try and become an actor/land gigs by grinding for student films, building showreel, self teachings at home and/or more short courses? Or will the 3 year bachelor be that significant of a difference? Studying full time offers even less work opportunities. I'm trying to be realistic and would appreciate any input. Thanks for reading!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Dec 16th
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How do I do get in stage acting? by ChristineEliza • last post Dec 16th
A year ago I was in college for my first semester in theatre and it didn’t offer me anything. Also I have been trying to get to any acting stuff since I was 9 yrs old. I then recently read about Keanu Reeves and found out. He just got into stage acting first. Somehow and started his life as an actor there. The only thing I ever got to do is background/extra work since 2011. I only want to be in speaking roles.
Getting over voice anxiety is kind of a pain by realSpillerSoda • last post Dec 16th
So I'm trying to record my voice for some Youtube stuff, and right now, I'm just trying to get over some recording anxiety. And it's a real pain in the ass. I hear my recordings and you can pretty much hear the nervousness in my voice. No energy. I tried to psyche myself up and put more energy into my performance but not a lot changed. Don't know if it's because the audio is unfiltered or just my emotional state but hearing it is just painful. I look at the recording time. My segments total to like a minute and I'm nowhere near a quarter of the way through the script I've been told that I'm a good actor and it's not like it's completely new to me, but I don't know. I just don't have that confidence that I used to have. I've been putting this off for a long time (you can thank college for that) and I want to just get it done, but maybe I should take it slow after all, just to regain confidence What is the best approach to this? To just do it or a little at a time?
A musical theatre showcase with which I was recently involved as an actor/music director. by chiefyblues • last post Dec 16th
Fellow Background Actors: what do you say during on-camera conversations? by 1tacoshort • last post Dec 16th
I know, classically, people say "peas and carrots" but I've never seen anyone actually do that. Usually I describe some generic problem and act like the other actor is asking follow-up questions or suggesting solutions (since I can never tell what they're actually saying). What does everyone else say/do?
I want to learn acting but don't want to go acting school by ThrowawayOgleks • last post Dec 16th
So I'm a guy in my early to mid 20s and I've graduated uni a few years ago. As a kid I wanted to be an actor but I was steered off that path by my parents I developed anxiety so hated drama and regretted choosing it as a subject in school. I always loved films and watch a film every day. Well now after therapy and going thru more life experiences etc I've come to a point where I'm more emotionally open and aware of my feelings. I want to learn how to act and maybe become an actor but I don't want to go to acting school. Can I self teach or are classes a necessity? What are my options?
It is hard to become a pro actor, but I know it's possible by Quirky_Turnover2417 • last post Dec 16th
After seeing the pinned post, I had some courage to share this. ​ I came to the united states as a political asylee, having to deal with a lot of PTSD and trauma, depression was my thing for four years now. However, I have never stopped dreaming of becoming an actor one day. I have done school theatre for years in high school and college, then, unfortunately, becoming a lawyer and switching to public life made me pay a lot . I totally understand and acknowledge how hard it is to get a job as an actor/make it in an audition/ to start growing. I have never been to acting school and can't afford it, being an immigrant in my 30s makes me feel that I should bury this dream and move on with my life, but I couldn't, I would imagine myself in every scene that I love and do it / perform it over and over in front of the mirror. I had some hope, in the beginning, to maybe enjoy at least community acting classes but it all requires a considerable amount of money to pay for fees... I'm sorry if this is a long post but I still have some little hope that I can find guidance here about some classes, how to begin, where to go, your personal insights... Thank you all
Rumor: casting directors have an app to tell them if an actors social media followers have been bought. Is this true? by thehealthyactress • last post Dec 15th
It’s no secret that social media following impacts casting decisions. It could be true.
Deepanshu Goyal: An Unbelievable Actor by Anuintern • last post Dec 15th
Young actress by PauseNo6949 • last post Dec 15th
Hi, I'm a 16 years old from Lithuania and I have a dream to become an actress. I've been in a local theater studio for 7 years (or more), I worked on some projects with young artists from my country and I also have some experience on set as a director's assistant. The problem is - I have no idea what to do to make my dream come true... Maybe someone knows if it's possible to join actors agency, in let's say England, even if I don't live there? Maybe someone has a good advice what to do? Thank you! \-A
Voice actors, do you play Dungeons and Dragons? by Olivethecrocodile • last post Dec 15th
(or any similar table top role playing game) [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/rh4zeg)
Is taking out loans for a drama school a poor financial decision? by monkeypenguin47 • last post Dec 15th
I know this one all comes down to perspective, but I figured I would see what perspectives other people have had. I'm an actor in the U.S. and last year I got a recall from LAMDA (in London) and I plan on applying again this year. I'm really interested in the school because of the quality of classical acting program they have and I feel like I could really grow as an actor. I love Shakespeare and I feel like London would be amazing to study in. I just want to make sure I'm thinking out all the financial repercussions if I am accepted. U.S. student loans are no joke and tuition will cost more as an international student, not to mention the cost of living, etc. However, I'm also trying to factor in the fact that I might have more opportunities as a result of networking and can also teach with my masters afterwards and also the fact that it may be a really incredible experience/I may learn a lot. Does anyone have any thoughts? Thanks!
Looking to talk to and learn from DMV actors, or actors who started in the DMV area. I've been seriously acting for about 5 years, but always have the desire to learn more from others! by greatgreengoblins • last post Dec 15th
If you're in or from the DMV and you have a successful acting career under your belt, I'd love the chance to have a conversation with you! I want to hear what you've done, how you're doing, and what you're going to do moving forwards. I'd like to talk strategies, training, marketing and business. If you still live in the DMV, let me buy you a coffee and chat! If not, I'd love to have a phone conversation. I specify the DMV area because that's where I live. But, if any actors in this group outside the DMV (who have had decent success in the industry) would like to be questioned, I'd love to talk to you as well. Please comment below if you're interested in answering some questions and having a conversation with someone actively working towards acting full-time. Thanks!
Opinion on Matt Vilvardi? by Gabiewabey • last post Dec 14th
Matt Vilvardi is an actor I found on TikTok and I honestly don’t see him as very good. He over emphasises some stuff and it just feels iffy to me. Although i’m not even an actor (I would like to be one) so I want your opinions on his performances. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSePdErgv/ Here’s the link to his TikTok where he posts acting stuff
Reality check: you're doing just fine by morganbkeaton • last post Dec 14th
Hi, community! I saw a couple things this past week that I thought were worth sharing here, since I see a couple themes come up here a lot. First, [Kimlinh Tran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimlinh_Tran) shared a photo of their [studio space](https://twitter.com/KimlinhTran/status/1468283202561208322?s=20). Kimlinh is a known and respected VO actor, and they are doing just fine with this space. Is it ideal or beautiful? No. But the reason they shared it is to show that you don't need to concentrate on having the most impressive, Instagram-worthy booth in order to be successful. Second, [Kiff VandenHeuvel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiff_VandenHeuvel) (AKA Kiff VH) posted [a blog post about NDAs](https://kiffvh.com/blog-native/2021/12/11/flowers-ndas-and-our-little-secret), and mentions in it that he books one out of every 150-175 auditions. This guy is well known in VO and on-camera, and is competitive in a lot of areas of VO, and this is still his batting average. Pro tip, if Kiff is teaching a class, take it! It is disheartening when we aren't booking as much as we'd like, or can't afford better equipment, or don't have room for a better space, but it is possible!! Don't let it stop you. Best of luck, folks. What keeps you going?
IMO Telling an actor they are 'getting too in their head' is the worst kind feedback you can give. by CuspChaser111 • last post Dec 14th
I've done improv for 2 decades now and I've also gone through Meisner training and I have to say some of the worst kind of feedback I think an actor can be given is that they are too 'in their head' - it only puts the actor more (you guessed it) in their head. I've heard it recently from one actor to another at a workshop and then all I saw was that actor cripple up and freeze and just overthink everything. I realize many improv theaters/ acting teachers say 'don't think' but what that really means is 'do feel.' or 'do listen.' But please for the love of God don't say 'you're getting too in your head' - it's like telling someone not to think about a pink elephant.
New to Wanting to Act, Youtube? by Araan17001 • last post Dec 14th
Hi, so I’m considering getting into acting for hopefully a few minor roles or even as an extra in the future. The only acting class I took was in high school for 1 year and that was only because it was mandatory, hence I didn’t really care about anything we learned or did. The only thing I remember are the vocal exercises such as the tongue twisters and vocal trills. I found this dude on Youtube who’s offering a $25 special 10 hour acting class and was wondering if anyone thinks that this guy is worth the money and the effort [youtube acting guy](https://youtube.com/c/TheActorsAcademy) to just understand the basics of acting. If not, are there any other suggestions that don’t involve real life experiences (such as improv classes or whatnot) since I’m not at all certain if I even want to pursue this as a hobby and since I currently can’t act for shit. Thanks in advance :)
How do I become an actress? by aelalynn • last post Dec 14th
Hi, I know this is the most typical question, but I’ve always been so interested in acting and I don’t know how to start. I am a 20 year old female student living in scotland. I would just like some tips on starting out, as I have no contacts at all or hardly any experience (apart from a few school productions!) I would love to go into it professionally, but I am clueless how to set it all in motion. Preferably tips specific to scotland/ rest of the uk, but also general advice would be highly appreciated!