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Actors Access: Is it worth it? by just_ice523  •  last post Jul 30th

I’m currently an actor without representation but don’t want my lack of an agent to hold back my opportunities to audition for tv/movie roles. I’ve heard that AA is the industry standard, but know that it can be challenging if you’re newer to the industry (like a small resume and no demo reel). Would you still find it a tool worth using or are their other industry sites that may be better suited for someone in my position? Would it still likely that I’d be viewed as equally as others without having a heavy resume/no demo reel?

Are there any Christian actors here? by DiligentSTND  •  last post Jul 30th

I ask because I've been interested in acting for some time, and I'm also a Christian. Christians have a big thing about foul language. The thing with that is that there are some four-letter words that I don't have a problem with using. Yet there are others I do. I have no idea at all if this is the right r/ to post this in (there really isn't a right one after checking), so I was basically wondering if there are other Christian actors here who have dealt with this. It kind of confuses me, since there are other Christian actors who supposedly have no issue with swearing (Jim Caviezel in Escape Plan). Please don't respond if you're going to bash my beliefs as outdated, or anything. This is a serious question, I would like serious answers. Also if this isn't allowed, feel free to delete it.

[Paid Work] African American Actress Needed For Podcast/Visual Novel by Micshan  •  last post Jul 30th

Hello everyone! I'm searching for an African American woman to play the role of Selena in my upcoming podcast/visual novel "The Storm Chasers". Selena is the primary antagonist to the show and is a powerful sea goddess who has been trapped on an island for thousands of years. She's a master manipulator and will use magic and trickery to bend people to her will. When speaking with her it's unsure whether or not she's on your side or not but one thing can be certain, she's got her own interests at heart before anyone else's. The role pays $20 an hour and will be held in a group call for live readings and directing. Your name will be listed in the opening and ending credits along with the description for each episode. Below I've added a link to the audition lines that you can read and send to: [stormchaserspod@gmail.com](mailto:stormchaserspod@gmail.com) audition script: [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/82xmfapxmw7sv1wq1tx63/Selena-Audition-Script.gdoc?dl=0&rlkey=o8ftqxpyb09t0lfj180b0fn2n](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/82xmfapxmw7sv1wq1tx63/Selena-Audition-Script.gdoc?dl=0&rlkey=o8ftqxpyb09t0lfj180b0fn2n) Artwork done by u/toogoodwu https://preview.redd.it/1xlxfrjjcee71.png?width=932&format=png&auto=webp&s=4253f926b37da5876f7dc5d681f6b2929f09a16f

[Industry Talk] After Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney regarding Black Widow's streaming release, more are doing the same or thinking about it (Gerard Butler, Emma Stone). How do you think this will affect SAG/streaming relations and pay? by TheRadHatter9  •  last post Jul 30th

Scarlett's lawsuit: https://www.indiewire.com/2021/07/scarlett-johansson-sues-disney-black-widow-streaming-1234654389/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/ou21h1/scarlett_johansson_sues_disney_over_black_widow/) in r/movies) Gerard Butler: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/gerard-butler-sues-olympus-has-fallen-1234990987/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/outkx3/gerard_butler_sues_over_olympus_has_fallen/) in r/movies) Emma Stone: https://www.cbr.com/emma-stone-cruella-sue-disney-rumors/ ([thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/boxoffice/comments/oumzu4/emma_stone_poised_to_sue_disney_over_cruella/) in r/boxoffice) John Krasinski/Emily Blunt were successful in their [request for potential lost earnings](https://www.indiewire.com/2021/05/emily-blunt-john-krasinski-money-paramount-quiet-place-2-1234635899/) from A Quiet Place II's shortened window from theaters to streaming just months ago. As were Gal Gadot and Denzel Washington earlier this year. But those deals were with Paramount+ and HBOMax, respectively, but no one's gone after The Mouse until Scarlett. Will this affect how streaming services deal with working actors and their own content that *isn't* in premiering in theaters? Maybe starting to offer actors deals that include options more akin to what residuals for TV used to be? Will non-A-Listers in movies premiering in theaters be offered different packages, less/more money upfront? Will SAG have more leverage when dealing with streaming services now?

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator  •  last post Jul 29th

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.

Class for busy auditioning actor in LA/ virtual by cerealqueen275  •  last post Jul 29th

I am auditioning a lot (3+ times a week) for leads and series regs and not getting anywhere. I’ve been pinned for some big roles in the past but lately, since everything has gone on tape, it feels like I have been at a standstill. I want to get back to taking a class but with so many auditions it can be difficult to fully commit to class work. Does anyone have any class recommendations where students can work on current auditions? Or anything else that might be helpful for a busy auditioning actor with past credits. I’m based in Los Angeles.

Is it unprofessional to call a someone’s manager? by jalenbbb  •  last post Jul 29th

I have this actor that I idolize and I am now an actor myself and I’m not big enough to the point where I can make contact with them but I do have their managers contact info and I would seriously like to talk with this actor( they are not someone crazy huge they are at a medium spot of fame)I’ve emailed a while ago but the phone call option is looking really good to me

Why do VO artists charge more for Full Broadcast Rights? by AHungerForKnowledge  •  last post Jul 29th

I’m brand new to voice acting. I’ve been approached by a few people who have asked how much I charge for full broadcast rights. I’m obviously not complaining, but why do voice actors charge more for full broadcast rights? It’s no additional work so I guess I just don’t understand that. I’m looking to learn.

Should I disclose that I’m an actor when applying for regular jobs? by justsomethrowawayacc  •  last post Jul 29th

I live in the LA market and I’ve heard that employers won’t hire someone if they know they’re an actor because they get the impression that they’d have to call out a bunch for auditions. People have told me it’s better to lie and not mention it at all, and just make up an excuse if I have to call out. What are peoples’ experiences with this?

Starting again from (almost) scratch by justdreaming44  •  last post Jul 29th

Hey all, I studied musical theater at a fairly prestigious university in Los Angeles several years ago (graduated in 2012, yikes). I was pretty good. Terrible dancer but great singer and actor. I became deeply depressed in my senior year and completely walked away from theater/acting/singing. That was 10 years ago. I've since been working in emergency medicine as a paramedic but I absolutely hate the job. Whenever I think of my "dream job" or something I \*think\* I'd be happy doing it always comes back to acting, more specifically film and television. However, I've been too anxious and quite frankly, too scared to do anything about it. I have no connections, am entirely out of practice, a little overweight, and I have NO IDEA where to pick things up. I feel paralyzed by indecision. I've recently gotten on meds to help manage things and it feels like coming up out of water for a breath of air for the first time in years. I'd really love some advice as to how I can start getting my feet wet again. I know people say to "take classes" but what does that mean exactly? Like at a community college? Private business? Should I be in six pack shape before getting headshots or auditioning? Do I need an agent? It goes on and on. I live in north Orange County so LA is only about 30-45 minute drive depending on the time of day. I just feel lost and I'm sure it's a terrible time to try to get back into this given the whole global pandemic and all. Any feedback would be great, thanks.

Any other actively auditioning actors in NYC want to rehearse and help each other read for our self tapes? by manifestingmydreams9  •  last post Jul 29th

my tapes are increasing, mainly co-star for tv & supporting for films, sometimes bigger roles, all for big time CDs & directors. I'm looking to expand my circle of readers / rehearsal buddies. shoot me a PM if you're interested!

Coping with the Reality of Dreams by anonactor27  •  last post Jul 28th

So, I've never exactly held a high standard for celebrities or anything, but there are of course the ones I look up to, or appreciate more than others. I've also never thought that the industry is all sunshine and roses, I know its awful and has awful people. But then again every industry does. But there are so many stories coming out constantly lately about how all these celebrities are actually secretly awful people (of course a lot of it has to be taken with a grain of salt) and how horrible the industry is (drugs, abuse etc etc). Btw this is coming from me learning about certain types of celebrity gossip and some of the stuff on there is ridiculous, but some seems true, and I got a little obsessed. I've been wanting to do this since I was 12. Went to high school for the arts, went to post secondary for it, moved for it, have been actively working for it for a few years now. But I'm trying to figure out how to continue doing what I have always longed to do, while reconciling all this information. I've never thought I'd actually be famous, and honestly don't want to be. I want to be a working actor, who's able to go to work and pay my bills, then go home and enjoy my life. But it seems like even on the smallest scale, things and people are awful. Hell! In a small community theatre production, I was sexually harassed by a cast mate throughout the run. Sorry for the long post, and I don't know what I expect from this, maybe I just needed to get it down? I don't know. But have any of you dealt with, like, the reality of your dreams and reconciling with it? How have you dealt with things you've built up in your mind crashing down around you?

How to work hard by Flimsy-Code-1556  •  last post Jul 28th

I want to work hard at acting because obviously, I want to be a successful actor. I just watched Bryan Cranston talking at Oxford on YouTube and he said he was never really gifted at acting or anything and was never a genius he just had always worked harder than others. How do I work hard as an actor? Especially just from home what can I do because I really do want to work hard and whenever I get super motivated to work hard I get all excited then realize I don’t know what to do. The only way I know how at the moment is doing monologues but that doesn’t do much and it seems like there’s more I can be doing.

Votes Needed to Win World Championship! by IanEskelson  •  last post Jul 28th

Hey guys! So...I am a 19 year veteran haunted house actor that is currently in a global haunter competition and I'm now in the FINALS! I really need your votes to become the champion of the world! Please go to [Scurryface.com](https://scurryface.com/) and vote for my master vampire character, BLEDDERLOK Thank you SO much guys! [Vote for Bledderlok @ Scurryface.com to win the haunter world championship!](https://preview.redd.it/lm9murpgr2e71.png?width=3828&format=png&auto=webp&s=b8b1cbc9101c84dc057f428d6d5a9c39bec11131)

I was just offered an actor's dream side-gig, willing to accept all my terms! I of course accepted - I'm freaking out right now! by jostler57  •  last post Jul 28th

Acting work for non-celebrities is few and far between. So, we need a stable, but flexible, job. Therein lies the rub. Well, I've been teaching for about 6 years, now, and a school has been pursuing me for the past year. I've told them I can't work for them, last year, because the schedule is 8-5 and inflexible. There's no way I can go do acting work when it comes up. Especially because I booked a recurring TV role at the time (which is now finished) Just 30 minutes ago, their 2nd in command video called me and said they're willing to be flexible and will take any schedule I can give -- even just 1 afternoon per week; they really want me in the school. I told them what I want is a stable M-F job, but allows me to take several days off per month with as little as 1 week notice. (Auditions in my market usually go late, anyways, so I can do them after work) They agreed, so I'll start in September with a flexible, stable job that allows me to still do acting whenever it comes up! Plus, it pays decently well! I'm so happy! TL;DR: Flexible, decent pay job for an actor!