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What can/should I do? by krimsonblaid3 • last post Nov 28th
I am a 16 year old junior in high school and I want to pursue acting professionally. I only just decided that two years ago in my freshman theater class, so I'm not the most versed in acting. However, I've done all the school plays that have come my way and even auditioned for local theater shows. I've also started performing standup comedy and have found success in that, earning 20 bucks for doing 10 minutes in a local coffee shop. However, I live in Montana, and there really aren't much opportunities to do things. There are talent agencies in Montana and two of my friends are signed to different agencies, one as a model and the other is a singer. I am looking into at least submitting an application to be signed as an actor/comedian/singer to one of these agencies and I have no idea what I'm doing. First, they're acting for my acting resume, which I don't even have and even if I did, it would only be a few school plays. They also want a headshot, which I don't have, but I can easily fix that. What should I do for my resume even though it's very limited?
Virgin Actor + a question regarding student films. by YoungDaggerDick69 • last post Nov 28th
I'm in Toronto and have never acted. I plan to take classes as soon as I can afford it, but until then I'm trying to find other opportunities to get into it. I've read that student films help build experience, but the places I've been looking at, like facebook groups and whatnot, usually seem to require...something? Like a self tape, for instance. I'm not sure if I would just record some random tape of myself by reading a script online and winging it or what. I'm assuming that would be foolish. So I guess my question is, generally speaking, how would I build experience right now if I don't have the money for classes? Advice tailored to Toronto would be preferred, but I appreciate any advice I can get. Thanks!
Would performing a second time for an agent be unprofessional? by Globesurfer123 • last post Nov 28th
I'm a NYC based actor and almost three weeks ago I met an agent at a zoom seminar through an acting studio here in the city. I came in during the Q+A part of the seminar and got good vibes from the agent. When it was my turn to perform I was one on one with the agent and performed a monologue. We started talking about my monologue choice, (which was from a failed Broadway play) which he loved lol. After I performed he said I did a fantastic job and that my choice was "very refreshing". He also said "Of course I can't say anything right now but I'll definitely be keeping you in mind". I was thrilled! I emailed him a thank you and all my info the following morning. Soon it'll be three weeks since our meeting and I have yet to hear from him. Which is killing me! The thing is I found another seminar he will be at in two weeks (5 weeks after our first meeting). ​ TL;DR **Would it be unprofessional to attend another one of his seminars and do another monologue if I don't hear from him? I don't want to be all stalkerish and I know he's busy, but this is a dream agent who said such promising things to me.**
How can I become more than an extra? by FaZe-Obama • last post Nov 28th
Hey everyone. I’m a child actor from New England that has mostly done theater up to about a half year ago. My first film experience began when a casting agent from Boston Casting called me, asking for me to do an audition for a new Stephen King movie (Salem’s Lot). I had three days to practice as Danny Glick before my audition. Unfortunately, I did not get the part, but I was able to become an extra for the movie. I was originally had 2 scenes booked, before I was given a 3rd (don’t know if that means anything). Since then I haven’t gotten another part, and I’m worried that I won’t get another chance. If I do get a chance, I doubt it will be anything more than an extra. And I don’t want to be an extra for the rest of my career. I know that sounds immature and childish, but I want to change and help people with my performances, like the actors that I love have done to me. I hope you understand what I’m feeling
Veteran Actors, how do you healthily change mindsets after coaching sessions, performances or auditions? by caringfarmerr • last post Nov 28th
Acting as we should all know is being in the moment and responding truthfully but being vulnerable enough that anything can get through to us. But in day to day life if we carry that mindset with us it could be damaging. So how do you properly transition mindsets?
How to stand out in a self-tape aside from great acting choices? by Tanedluna • last post Nov 28th
Hello all ! I’m sure most are familiar with Dacre Montgomery’s self-tape for Stranger Things [(x)](https://youtu.be/cJ1zhq3yNBM). I recently read a casting directors twitter thread where they announced that (in regard to the self-tape) actors should focus more on their acting choices as opposed to editing (in regards to specifically Dacre’s dancing to music as Billy). So I’ve come to ask if there are any actors who have additional ways to stand out aside from making great choices within a scene. I’ve posted here about adding “one-liners” to a scene, and noticed Dacre does do a rather stylish “Hey, I’m Billy… nice to meet you” to the camera. TL;DR — aside from acting choices you can make in a scene, are there any tried and proven tips to make a self-tape great akin to something like adding “one-liners” Any help would be appreciated.
Acting With SPD by Anxious-Mango-2809 • last post Nov 28th
I have SPD, and certain clothing textures/styles, and hairstyles are very uncomfortable and even painful. Is acting a possibility, considering there’s so much I can’t wear? I don’t want to talk to every director and fellow actor I work with, since I know there’s a good chance they’ll just think it’s an excuse or I’m making it up.
Questions For Actors by MikexTony • last post Nov 28th
I'm doing a survey for a service platform for actors. If you could just quickly answer yes or no to the following questions I really appreciate you! 1. Do you have trouble finding networking opportunities as an actor? 2. Would you like more opportunities to collab with other actors/filmmakers on projects? 3. Do you find it difficult to meet other actors in your location?
could someone with a degree in theatre break into film acting? by glossyducky • last post Nov 28th
hi everyone, asking for someone that doesn’t have reddit and idk anything abt acting — the college that this person is looking at only offers a theatre major as opposed to a film major. does this impact his chance of becoming an actor in film versus just acting in theatre productions like broadway, or is it fine?
This Week's Episode of The Green Room: Exit Through The Chocolate Room by sonofawitch1983 • last post Nov 27th
In the lengthiest episode of *The Green Room* to date, Michael sits down with Jolyn to talk about one of the hardest things he's ever had to do as a director: fire a lead actor the week before tech week. The two go on to discuss the general controversy around firing actors in a community theater setting and offer some insights on when it might be called for. [https://anchor.fm/thegreenroomchat/episodes/Exit-Through-The-Chocolate-Room-e1akf3m](https://anchor.fm/thegreenroomchat/episodes/Exit-Through-The-Chocolate-Room-e1akf3m)
How many SAG jobs do you roughly have to work a year to be considered a full time actor/live solely off of your income, at-least relatively comfortably? by penguin_reddit • last post Nov 27th
Kind of a strange question, but for those who are full time actors in the union, how many jobs do you typically book a year in order to live comfortably solely off of your acting income and do it full time?
Do actors view their characters as non-living, formless concepts that primarily exist in scripts and can assume any physical form? by DarkMausey • last post Nov 27th
Entertainment watchers strongly associte fictional characters with the actors who portay them. For example, when people think of Harry Potter, they think of Daniel Radcliffe. To most people, Harry Potter is a person who looks exactly like Daniel Radcliffe. But I wonder if Daniel Radcliffe thinks Harry Potter = Daniel Radcliffe. He probably doesn't think of the character that way. Maybe to Radcliffe, Harry Potter is just an amorphous, non-physical concept that exists in a script and can take many different forms. I think that's what happened with Hermione and Watson. In an interview she said she feared the character Hermione would disappear after that last movie. But when the play came out she realized that "Hermione" still existed, albeit in a different form. How do you view the characters you play? I'm aware that this might be the weirdest question about acting ever, and I apologize if it's too weird.
Can someone help me find this interview? by YourBitterEx-Wife • last post Nov 27th
I was a while ago watching a video of an old interview by an apparently famous actor. The interview appeared to have been recolored so it must be quite old. The actor was not talking about acting but about life and fatherhood. The video had a considerable number of views. The title might have had the word interview in it, or advice, or life, or any combination of the three. Any help is appreciated.
Trailer for the Award Winning (zero $ budget) Comedy Short "Shooting Oliver" about a method actor who "goes too far"... (waiting till the end) by Relevant-Blood-8681 • last post Nov 27th
New Community for BLK actors by blusterbuster328 • last post Nov 27th
Interested in film and theater? Looking for a condensed community with broad outlooks on the acting community catered towards black folk ? Checkout r/blackactors . Looking for members and moderators. We’re a work in progress and would love your contribution. Join us ✊
Getting into acting with a disability? by Actual_Marsupial_779 • last post Nov 26th
I’m interested in getting into acting. I loved acting in local and school plays when I was a kid, but then “didn’t fit” any roles when I was in high school or college outside of participating in some student films my friends made. I was always told that the reason I didn’t fit any of these roles was either because 1. I am extremely short, or 2. I was born with a congenital disorder that caused one of my legs to be amputated below the knee, have deformities of varying degrees impacting almost all of my fingers, and also have a deformed foot. I walk with a slight limp but it usually isn’t very noticeable. However, I know that sometimes having differences like this can help make an actor more desirable for some roles. I just don’t know where to go to find information or resources about getting into acting at this point, specifically acting in roles where my disability is either a non issue or a desired aspect. I currently live in Illinois.
Hiring actors with unique pets / animals ($150) by db_at • last post Nov 26th
Hello! I am looking for talent with unique pets to help film (with your phone) short videos. These videos are around 20-30 seconds, so it shouldn't take more than 15-30min of your time. They require both you and your pet / animal be on camera, and most of the concepts include spoken lines (with room for ad lib). This is a remote / self-filmed gig. Examples of unique pets / animals: * Goats * Cows * Tarantula * Lizard (beardie, iguana, something similar) * Parakeet * Fish * Chinchilla * Turtle * Snake I can offer $150 flat fee. Will provide a contract. Payment can be made via ACH/Wire, Zelle, or PayPal. Please message/chat if you're available and interested. Thank you!
Tips on playing a female role as a male actor? by Jakeb1022 • last post Nov 26th
Hey all, I got cast in a female role at my college. While I am totally comfortable and ok playing the role, I’ve never had this kind of opportunity before, so I feel a bit out of my depth. The advice I’ve received so far is to “get in touch with your feminine side” and to “watch how female models walk down the runway”. The second of which I have done and the first of which I am grasping for. Anyways, if there’s any advice at all anyone can give me for playing a gender that is not my own, I would love to hear it, as it’s a valuable learning experience. Thanks in advance! Note: If it helps at all, on the role itself, I’m playing half of a heterosexual couple in which my character is fed up and experiencing an early (she’s early 30s) mid-life crisis after having moved away from the city into the country and dealing with a husband she loves but can only communicate through the material (i.e. how much money he’s making, how nice their house is, etc.).
How valuable has good content for your acting reel been to you as an actor so far? by CertainExposures • last post Nov 26th
I posted this question under someone's reel, but I think it's worth asking the group at large here. Out of curiosity, how important have you found your acting reels to be for getting acting work? Have you ever taken unpaid gigs that looked promising to add good content to your acting reel? Have you ever directly benefitted from a free shoot by using your reel footage to get paid work? I'm coming at this at a slightly different angle because I'm interested in directing and cinematography, not acting. I completed my first bite-sized projects recently. My budget is thin, so I only gave the actors meals and the final footage as credit. I spent all the money I could have paid them on equipment rentals so we'd have better-looking and sounding footage. Should I save the money I would have spent on meals, transportation, and gear rental for free shoots and do paid shoots without meals or rentals and with limited travel instead? The production value would take a hit. I wonder how that would change who expresses interest in my projects. I realize that I can Google info on this (and I have), but I am curious to read feedback from people in the trenches.