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Don't ever stop and it's never too late by somefriesmotherucker • last post Sep 16th
I just felt like sharing my acting story because i feel like this might help some of you I'm not where I want to be as an actor but the last few weeks changed a lot for me and I'm nearer to my goal than ever 9 years ago I had the change to act on a real stage in front of real people for the first time, it was so much fun that some part of me immediatly knew that this is what i want to become and what i want to do the rest of my life. A few years and more experiences later i moved to a bigger city but i was too anxious to even try an audition for an acting school. The thing is - i was unhappy. I knew what i want to do but was to afraid to do it. Finally, way to late in my eyes, I tried it. And i failed. I tried again and failed again. I tried 8 times i think, not just in my country, i also went to another country to try it there (I live in Europe). Unfortunatily with no luck. But the timed passed anyway and now i'm in my mid 20s and I always felt like it's way to late for me. Most people start with 20 or even 19 and it's way easier because the schools want young people. Well but i luckily I didn't stop and last Tuesday I got my "Yes" for an acting school in my city. I don't think I realized it yet, but shortly after they told me I'm in i almost collapsed. It's just unreal. What I realized a few months ago is this: i will be an actor, no matter what. The only thing that could change that is me stopping persuing my dream. You know? It will take time but eventually, if i don't stop, i will get where i want to be as an actor. So please, don't stop. Just keep on grinding and find new things about yourself, watch movies, read, go in the theatre if you can and keep in mind that age is just a number (i know I might be relativly young in this subreddit but still) Cheers! PS: [This video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVPxwh2UHOk) helped me so much, such incredible advice.
Anyone have Dyspraxia? by NewsThrowaway151593 • last post Sep 16th
Pretty much the only well-known actor who I can think of that has it is Daniel Radcliffe. If you're not aware of what Dyspraxia is...it's pretty much a disorder that ruins your fine motor skills. Kids with it have terrible handwriting, suck at sports, poor coordination. take longer to learn to tie their shoes, etc. Of course, one crticial component in acting is coordination. Fight scenes or throwing scenes, for instance, may be a significant struggle for dyspraxic folks. I'm pretty sure I'm Dyspraxic as it explains so much about my clumsiness in general and how I can't even play games like beer pong lol. Can any actors on here relate? I feel like this is a career and ambition-ending disorder, given how important movement is in this line of work.
How Does an Agent Deal With a Complicated Schedule? by FurmidableCat • last post Sep 16th
I am thinking of getting an agent after years of being self-represented. I used to get a lot of small roles from being self-represented, but I think I am ready for the next level and have someone submit me for bigger roles and give me feedback on how to be better. However, I already have tons of opportunities as a brand ambassador and host, which are well-payed jobs that I love, but that have a pretty complicated schedule that changes every week. I personally manage to work as an actor while dealing with this schedule that is very flexible, but I am not sure an agent will have the time to do this too. Being a host is as important to me as being an actor. I was thinking of maybe sharing a Google calendar with them so they’ll know if they can book me on something or not. Maybe an agent who also represents hosts will understand? Or maybe you have other ideas? How do you manage your schedule with an agent? If it won’t work for them, I’ll just stay self-represented.
When you booked your first costar, were you repped or unrepped? by cheapfakesunglasses • last post Sep 16th
A young actor I’m mentoring asked me this question, and I gave them my answer, but I’m curious how typical it is. [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/ppfas2)
Actors Access Plus Questions. by Iceycat1234 • last post Sep 16th
Hello, I've been searching for an answer, but I couldn't find one. I'm thinking of signing up for actors access plus account, and I'm wondering if the plus account will allow me to upload demo clips for free? I notice I can submit unlimitedly, as well as pictures are free, but I'm wondering what about a demo reel? Can anyone tell me also if the plus is worth the money you pay? ​ \- J
Actors access video quality by PRiNCE2iSM • last post Sep 16th
Hello everyone, Can someone help me out here? I’ve uploaded a 1080p quality video on actors access but it seems to be watered down due to the site? What can I do to resolve this? If I uploaded a 720p quality video would the site water it down more or would it be better off for me? I do not want to take the video I already have down to just pay again to re upload it again in a different quality if it doesn’t change it.
Does smoking weed dull your reactions, even when you’re sober? by Pearlet2 • last post Sep 16th
My new teacher has a no drugs (including but not limited to weed) 24 hours before class rule, which makes sense because she doesn’t want people showing up high. However, she also explicitly recommended that none of us smoke pot at all. She says consistent smoking will “dull reactions and create a very distinctive lethargy, which is counter to what the aspiring actor needs.” I honestly have done a lot to improve my mental and physical health this past year, and the thought of giving up pot seems too difficult for me (right now). If I quit smoking, I’ll likely go back to an even worse habit. I’m fine with not smoking the day before/day of, but now I’m worried smoking weed could ruin all of my potential… Does anyone on here have any insight?
Rejoin Equity or Spotlight? by goteamjackson • last post Sep 16th
UK voice actor here. I got my memberships with Equity (union) and Spotlight (UK's main/biggest casting directory) through on-camera work, but the pandemic hit and I let my memberships lapse for financial reasons. About a year ago, I got into voice acting and ended up with a whole professional setup at home. I love it so much that I'm not really interested in returning to live-action work, but I have the option of rebooting my Equity and Spotlight memberships without jumping through the hoops you have to jump through when you first join (paperwork etc). My problem is that I don't really have the money to start paying a fee to both organisations again, but I don't know which one to choose. If I rejoin the union I'm potentially screwing myself out of paid non-union VO jobs, but Spotlight is borderline useless when it comes to looking for voice work IIRC. Sounds like an easy choice and that I should just go back with the union, but I also know that the best on-camera/theatre agents here won't even look at you unless you're on Spotlight and I'm assuming that it's the same for the top voice agents, although hopefully I'm wrong. Any advice? I also had a membership with Mandy and that seemed to get a fair amount of VO auditions coming through, but it's never really mentioned for some reason.
Is it worth it to join AEA if I’m moving to LA after school? by noiselesspatient • last post Sep 16th
Grad student at an acting program here. During the final year of our MFA, we do a show with a regional house in the area and get an equity contract if I so choose, to join the union. My goal is to primarily work in tv/film post-graduation, and move to LA to do so…is joining equity even worth it in the LA market? The initiation fees would be a big chunk of the payment I’m getting for the show, but I’m wondering how Equity actors in LA feel about it.
Will flint three tears of drama/theater school help me with getting better at acting? by Ok_Concern5444 • last post Sep 15th
I am currently doing a three year run theatre school in my country. I want to be an actor when we grow up. Will doing theatre help me with that, make me better in any kind of way?
Any advice appreciated. by No_Satisfaction5038 • last post Sep 15th
So I really would like to be a voiceover actress for animated movies and cartoons. How would I best go about doing that?
drama school vs acting classes by alleglorys7 • last post Sep 15th
i’m currently on a gap year after graduating highschool, i was supposed to apply to drama school for this year but i didn’t feel ready mentally. truthfully, i’ve just always had this weird feeling about drama school that i haven’t been able to pinpoint. is that demanding and intense 3 years worth it when you can learn the same things in a shorter (and often less stressful) period of time in acting classes? i live in england, where drama school training is glorified for actors more than anywhere else in the world so the pressure is a little higher in that sense too. i feel like my parents don’t trust me to be a bit more of a freelancer and want me to stay in education which is why they’d prefer if i got an acting BA, instead of doing my own thing and going to part time classes. long story short i just feel kinda stuck :’)
CASTING NOTICE for a short student film in the West Palm Beach / Lake Worth areas of Florida by FilmGator • last post Sep 15th
TITLE: 4:08 PM TYPE: Student Short Film of a 6-page Script SYNOPSIS: Blair and Dylan, a young couple deeply in love, spend their last moments together before an asteroid destroys the world. ***** ROLES: Blair and Dylan BLAIR - A person in their mid-20s to early 30s. They are an emotionally sensitive person. The concept of annihilation is too much for them to cope with, so they seek comfort from their partner, Dylan. This sensitivity makes them stop Dylan’s confession to them, not wanting to spend their last moments in pain. They are also a bit insecure, and they seek reassurances, especially of love, from their partner. DYLAN - A person in their mid-20s to early 30s. They are calm, confident, and self-assured. This is why they are first seen in bed reading as the world is about to end. They are a point of stability and reassurance for their partner, Blair, but does not mind being so. Even though they love their partner very much, they feel guilty about keeping a secret from Blair, and wants to confess it before they die so they can do so with a clean conscience. This guilt Dylan has held for so long is one reason why they work so hard to reassure Blair of their love for them. ***** ACTOR REQUIREMENTS: Kissing, holding hands, and other light physical displays of affection are required for these roles. CONTACT: Please send me a PM if you are interested in acting in this production. ACTOR SUBMISSIONS: Please include in your PM your name, your interest in acting in this film, any acting training, any previous acting experience, and a link to your headshot picture. Also, please note if you’re willing to be portrayed as someone in a heterosexual couple, a same sex couple, or both. DATE OF FILMING: October 8, 2021, 8 am - 6 pm. LOCATION: Southside neighborhood of West Palm Beach. CONTRACT AND PAY: This project is a non-union student project that has no pay. This film is being made for a college class. Lunch will be provided by the production.
Plays with ADHD characters? by carlitititosmt • last post Sep 15th
Hello I (17M) am an actor, mostly musical theatre is where my passion lies but I do read plays often and enjoy performing in them as well. I have ADHD and while it does make my life pretty difficult at times, it has honestly served me well in many aspects of acting (learning Stanislavski). I can live in the moment and have a great imagination and I have tons of energy. It feels like I was meant to do this. But I'm trying to find more characters like me, I really want to see myself in a character. This is sort of for audition purposes & monologue finding but also for inspiration purposes, I like writing plays/musicals too and I want to write a role for an ADHD actor. So yeah anyone know any plays with characters with ADHD? Doesn't matter to me if it's explicitly stated that the character has it or implied. Movie and TV show suggestions are welcome as well. Thank you!
Laptop in the booth? by Poppydopolopodous • last post Sep 15th
Newbie Voice Actor here: you'll probably see me post ALOT of questions over the next month! I'm making a Vocal Booth with PVC booth but with a wooden frame and Producer's Choice Acoustic blankets from VocalBoothToGo. I would love to have a laptop in the booth to record but I'm worried about fan noise. Any laptop recommendations?
Disability in Casting by ishouldbe-asleep- • last post Sep 15th
Hey guys! This is my first time posting on this community, but I finally have a reason :) I’m in the IB (international baccalaureate) program at school and we have to write a two sided argument about an ethical dilemma. Mine is -“Should able bodied actors be cast in the roles of disabled characters?” Please feel free to answer either way, and I may use your quote in my thesis RP!
A very newbie question about dialog delivery... by taboo82 • last post Sep 15th
Hi all. I've frequently seen bloopers in sitcoms where someone will mention that they only know their lines. I've always wondered, how is that possible? I know it's a dumb question but how do you know when your next turn is to speak if you don't know if the previous actor is fully done delivering their lines? Forgive me for such an amateur question :)
I’m a former actor. by TylerGibsonUK • last post Sep 15th
I wouldn’t call my self famous, but I have been pulled in the streets a few times. I acted as the CCTV footage of James Bulger on “CrimesThatShookBritain”. I had been coached acting through “stagecoach” within their studios. I have stopped acting for around, 5years. I leave school in May, so the question is; do I go back after school?
Best Acting School Chandigarh ,India by msafa-school • last post Sep 15th
Best Acting Classes Chandigarh -MS Asian Film Academy is a renowned acting school located in the heart of Chandigarh. We offer extensive training for the serious actor in theatre, film, and television. It’s a Unit of MSAsian Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (MS Groupe). Our Academy provides the tools, training, and discipline to nurture and support actors who are committed not only to the art form, but to a life of social engagement. It is the best Institute where you can learn professional acting work for life. MSAFA provides the best Acting classes and Film Making courses equipped with an exciting way of learning to the aspiring actors, Editors, Writers and Filmmakers. It’s the best Academy for best Acting classes, Editing, Direction, Writing and Cinematography in Chandigarh. Likewise other theatres and institutes in Chandigarh like Tagore, Kala Kendra, every student at MSAFA is groomed and honed with personal and utmost care, with a proactive and creatively-charged environment. MSAFA focuses on the overall development of the students by providing best Acting classes in Chandigarh and other courses online or offline. MSAFA is offering Professional Certificate Course in Acting, Writing, Direction, Cinematography, Editing and Film Making. The courses in the school are designed and catered by the industry experts who guide you turning your passion into reality.It’s the leading and top most acting institute which offers acting courses for adults and children as well. Special workshops for candidate also conducted online and offline in Acting, Direction, Script writing, Film making, Editing and Cinematography to sharpen the skills. Our programs are career-focused and application-oriented.
How to improve my acting at home? I’m an aspiring voice actor who is pretty bad at it. by Acrobatic_Sorbet_389 • last post Sep 15th
The reason i’m asking is because I am always told I’m bad at lying so I also wonder if that has anything to do with it