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13 ESSENTIAL CAREER TIPS FOR ACTORS from a Horror Film Producer by lawriejaffa • last post Dec 31st
Weird client, looking for opinions by JitterBugYt • last post Dec 31st
Heya, so im a voice actress working freelance at age 19 from the UK, I've been working since Jan 2020 and have been luckily quite sucessful in my short time in the industry. This client struck me as odd and i just wanted to get opinions on the situation. So, i was hired by someone \[client\] who i figured out was purchasing voice overs for advertisements of the game AFK Arena, a game i recognised quickly because i used to play it obsessively. I asked them about it and they confirmed.Today i asked the client if they could share their company name so i can include them on my portfolio and they said they're not allowed to publicly share it. Now im a bit suspicious because anyone related to the advertising side of a game would be a public company, surely. What do you guys think? Im really not sure what this situation is and would love opinions from more seasoned VAs! \[EDIT for spelling error :( \]
Acting stoned? I know some actors who do, what do you all think? by caveman9595 • last post Dec 31st
I know it’s controversial (I saw the last post about acting drunk) but some people use cannabis medicinally..
New classically trained actor trying to break in by BigBadBootyDaddy99 • last post Dec 31st
I'm an actor currently in the southeast market who wants an agent. I'm classically trained and I finished my drama program in 2019. I've been in a couple of good plays which I can put on my resume and quite frankly a couple of very bad student films which I will not list on my resume. I have professional headshots but no reel. Coming out of school during the time I did was just bad timing with Covid coming in 2020 and still here in 2021. I just haven't been able to find suitable work. Since I have no reel, I was thinking about doing an audition reel and sending it out to agencies. I know of other artists who've been signed with this method. I know it's not a reel from a production, but I feel like showing them something is better than just sending in a headshot. They wouldn't kow if I could act or not if I just sent in my pictures. I was thinking about a self taped monologue or a scene ran with a reader. Are these good options? I don't have much experience now, but I figure being well trained and having done some work will help me get signed.
"Equity Eligible?" by MasterBaiter1914 • last post Dec 31st
So with Equity's new open admission standards, I went from 10 EMC points to union-eligible. I see a lot of great job postings for equity actors, but wouldn't want to join without a job lined up. Im wondering, should I specify in submissions that I'll readily join the union if cast? Thanks for your input reddit!
Want to become an actor by Glittering-Lake5934 • last post Dec 31st
My dream is to be in the entertainment industry, but I don't have the means. I going to be 18 soon, and I want to start my career somewhere; but I live in a small town about 1000 miles away from California. I also don't have the financial means to make such a big move either. I have the motivation, but where do I begin?
Want to become an actor by Glittering-Lake5934 • last post Dec 31st
My dream is to be in the entertainment industry, but I don't have the means. I going to be 18 soon, and I want to start my career somewhere; but I live in a small town about 1000 miles away from California. I also don't have the financial means to make such a big move either. I have the motivation, but where do I begin?
Self Made Reel by Danky_Bankett • last post Dec 31st
So I’m less than a week away from moving to a new city to have a fresh start, as well as to branch out to a bigger market with more opportunities as an actor and performer. While I am in no extreme rush to sign with any sort of representation as soon as my plane lands or anything like that, I would like to at least get active as quickly as possible. My big worry right now is that I have no reel for getting started in film considering my background is entirely theatre and live comedy. My roommates and I are all writers as well, writing for comedy teams, play competitions, and even a fully produced play at the university we went to, and I’ve heard all the advice about just filming your own material to get started with a reel, but I have no real concept of how that looks, or even what that *looks like* (Self tapes of original monologues, original sketches, scenes, etc). Actors who’s first reel included original material, what was that like??
Best improv classes for a beginner in LA? by flamintamale • last post Dec 31st
I registered for classes at improvLA but it just got cancelled. I have never taken an improv class before and this would be my first time doing improv. I’m looking for classes that are best for beginner actors that would help with my anxiety. I’ve heard about Second City, UCB, and groundlings but I’m not sure which is best to go for. I feel like there’s already ppl there with experience and I’m just starting out. My plan at first was to gain experience before taking any prestigious classes. So I’m wondering how their intro classes are and what was your experience with them or any of the other classes that you’ve took?
What if I'm outside the major markets? by MaleficentSorbet4201 • last post Dec 31st
Can I make it as an actor outside major film markets like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York? I've always worried about this but I do cover the Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Western New York markets. Which does help calm my nerves but, I know there are famous actors who've made in outside those cities, but can I actually make it outside those those three major markets? Or almost anywhere in the U.S?
Book/Info On Actors Rights Non Union/SAG etc.. recommendations by TheSemiSeasonedActor • last post Dec 31st
Hey guys, ​ There's so many books on how to be an Actor/Artist. ​ But there aren't many on An Actors rights, or what's appropriate in the entertainment industry business. ​ Example what is considered a "day" in hours. ​ What is your right as an Actor Etc.. ​ If anyone have any websites or books or youtube channels I would be greatlyyyy appreciative!
Stay in Seattle with my parents (or get my own place) or just move to LA/NYC? by muhliza • last post Dec 31st
Hi there, I'm sorry this question gets asked a lot here but I'm just feeling very stuck and would appreciate some advice. (Happy New Year!) I graduated college in June 2021 with a degree in graphic design and I've built up a good career that I can fall back on. However, I want to focus on acting now. Design is very draining to me but I'm glad I studied it because it gave me a lot of skills/tools to work as an artist. I dabbled in acting when I was younger and I believe I have potential. I just need to take this seriously: create a body of work and train more. Since graduating, I've been taking classes to figure out my craft (i.e., acting, improv, sketch comedy writing) — whatever's available in-person here in Seattle or online in other cities. **However, I still live at home with my parents. In fact, I've lived here all my life, even throughout college. And I wonder if it's holding me back.** * The pros: I'm definitely saving money, I have a car to use, and I have lots of space to create. * The cons: I don't have much privacy, I can't be my true self, my relationship with my parents is sadly getting estranged, I have three rowdy dogs, and it's a bit far (40+ minute drive) from Central Seattle where everything is. **Although I have resources living at home, I feel stuck in my shell.** I'm also diagnosed with ADHD so being comfortable at home, especially since COVID, has made me unproductive and very self-sabotaging. My parents also don't understand boundaries so it's hard to fully participate in online classes and I feel embarrassed to let loose. And since driving is a bit inconvenient to attend improv nights, open mics, and events — I feel pressured to come home early even though my parents don't mind. I just feel ashamed/awkward coming home late. I still feel like a child at 22. I'm making more money starting next month so **I wonder if I should move into my own place here in Seattle?** It's going to be a huge dent to my wallet but I'll have my own place to be more productive and be much closer to things. Acting is not huge here but maybe it'll be easier to start here. However, I seriously want to get out of Seattle and start over, as cliche/naive as that sounds. **I just hate the person I am here. I'm wondering if I should tough it out until September?** I'd want to save up and move to LA or NYC but I know finding a place is tough — I have good credit but no rental history. I also probably won't be that experienced as an actor by then. I'm grateful to hear any advice or experiences. Thank you for reading!
Ive just paid 99 dollars to Backstage and applied to some roles. When do I hear back? by an__awful__person • last post Dec 31st
Hi, I am incredibly new to projecting myself out there on the internet as an actor, and after reading the sidebar of the subreddit, I decided backstage would be a good place to start. I am a fairly attractive athletic 5'10 young adult. When should I expect to start hearing from people? Am I overzealous in my attitude? ​ Any advice would be great thanks everyone so much.
monologues for a less experienced actor by abrookee • last post Dec 31st
i’m a stronger singer than actor and less experienced in monologues i need a contemporary monologue from a play or musical 1 minute ish female age 15-19 any suggestions?
Is the Razer Mini a good enough mic to start of as a voice actor by Fearless_Top_9963 • last post Dec 30th
i am a fresh beginner who is utilizing all i currently have because i'm more broke than the animals in the savanna. i have to cut back on absolutly everything and that includes my mic. i use my razer mini for practice recordings and am wondering if i should wait and miraculosly get the money to but a better mic or just give up. other options are also open.
Who are your most overrated and underrated actors? by Prestigious-Bee3421 • last post Dec 30th
of all time
Who are the best male actors in their 20's? by Prestigious-Bee3421 • last post Dec 30th
who are the best 20 something male actors on the scene right now? who are your favs?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Dec 30th
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.
Receive no call back/advice and I'm not sure why? by Accomplished_Win625 • last post Dec 30th
I was at a well-known come school on a one-year acting program. As our final project we did a student movie (which was about a one hour short movie that we improvised). I was the female lead in the movie. I was dealing with a lot of 'politics' in terms of the group such as not having been given a script, when shooting the movie being sent to wrong locations, the director had it in for me and would constantly bully and shout at me while the other students would snigger. I was clearly sabotaged from the get go because they did not want me to be the female lead. However the fact is is that I was the most beautiful one out of them, not to blow my own trumpet but also in the whole school, so it was going to be a given that I was going to be the lead lady. I also am a good actress and the character that I improvised was very similar to who I am. I watch the movie and so did many of my family members and they thought that I was very good. I'm not saying that I am Meryl Streep but in the context of the movie I was very good. It was an Audrey Hepburn type character and Audrey Hepburn is not a good actress certainly no Meryl Streep. I also showed it to my friends and categorically asked them to be blunt and they thought I was really good. However the casting director did not contact me. Virtually everyone else was contacted by the casting director but me. I don't understand what this is about and I am literally on the verge of tears every time I think about it. I think the very fact that I was the lead of the movie should've been enough to have received a callback from the casting director. I used the term casting director loosely because it would just be for more student movies not a professional casting director as such. but if I was that weak an actress there's no way I would've been given the responsibility of carrying a movie as the lead female. should i just swallow humble pie and accept the fact that maybe i'm not as good as i thought i was even though everyone that has seen the movie i said that i was very good and i looked absolutely stunning? i am so upset about this i cannot think about anything else. i spent all that time and energy and money on the program not to mention dealing with all the vitriolic abuse. There is no use calling the school because we were all informed don't call us we will call you if we're interested. Plus since that night I have received other housekeeping emails from them so they certainly do have my up-to-date contact information if they were interested. Edit. I am inclined to believe that it's because the class as a whole had such a big problem with me. Any work from this casting director would've been to be cast in further student films which would've meant potentially working with his classmates. But I am still literally in tears to think that I've got nothing whatsoever from them not even any feedback
SAG Global Rule One by SalaryFun7203 • last post Dec 30th
What does it mean when “SAG Global Rule One” is listed on a production breakdown I got from my Agent? I’ve done some research but could use a little more clarity. what does it mean for the production? what does it mean for the actors? Thanks!