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David Strasberg here to talk Method Acting. Go ahead and, literally, Ask Me Anything! by davidleestrasberg • last post Jul 1st
I grew up with The Method, quite literally. I am Lee and Anna Strasberg's son, and I spent a lot of my childhood at the Actor's Studio and the Strasberg Institute, where I have been the Creative Director for the past 20 years. Go ahead and ask me whatever you want!
Acting when you’re a single parent and a student? Is it realistic? by Informal-Amoeba-1284 • last post Jul 1st
So I’ve always wanted to act, since I was like 7 years old it was my dream to be an actor. But I was always told it was unrealistic and I would never be able to make it and all sorts of other discouraging remarks… said by my parents. So I never even considered trying to put myself out there. Last week I sent in an audition to Seattle talent and they invited me to get headshots done with them and join the acting workshop. That would have cost me $800 altogether. I was super excited about it. But after I did a little digging I found that agents who are actually trying to help someone succeed don’t ask for money upfront or make you do those things (is this correct?). So I decided not to go forward with them. I hope I didn’t lose my shot because of those “red flags” that steered me away from this opportunity. But I’m just wondering if there are any single parents here who have also been students that are able to pursue this dream and actually make it work? If so, how? I’m also wondering if anyone knows of any legit agents, companies or managers in Washington (or someone who is willing to have a client that lives in Washington)? Since I’ve never been confident in myself enough to pursue this until now, I just want to get advice on where to start and what I should do/ consider doing in order to at least try to pursue this dream. I want to finish school since I’m going for my RN and it will be a stable job for me and my daughter as I’m trying to pursue this dream.
This is one of my favorite pieces where there is A LOT being said with out the actors saying exactly what they think by CrockerCreations • last post Jul 1st
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Jul 1st
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.
Can someone translate this passage from my contract? by Goat_Disastrous • last post Jul 1st
This is a passage from a show I am doing for a huge streaming service. Due to a sort of loophole with the format of the show, the actors are all non union. As the lead, I am expecting that if this show is even minimally successful I will hopefully have other opportunities at the same level, which would all be SAG-AFTRA. Does this mean that if I become union they will pay me SAG Minimum in accordance with SAG guidelines? The wording is just confusing. “The parties acknowledge that Producer is not a signatory to any union or guild that has jurisdiction over Artist’s Services. Accordingly, Artist’s Services hereunder are not subject to the terms and conditions of any union, guild or collective bargaining agreement. If, notwithstanding the intention of the parties, Artist’s services become subject to any guild or union agreement, then to the maximum extent permitted by the applicable agreement amounts paid hereunder will be inclusive of guild minimum payments and amounts paid to Artist in excess of the applicable minimum breakpoint for prepayment will be deemed to be prepayments of additional amounts payable to Artist, if any, whether as residuals or otherwise. In all other respects Producer will have the maximum rights and minimum obligations required by the terms of the appliable guild or union agreement.”
What's a good set of equipment to get for my girlfriend to bring her self tapes to the next Level? by Career-Tourist • last post Jul 1st
My girlfriend's birthday is coming up and I'd love to get her something to help her acting career. She just uses her I phone for self tapes with a ring light. I was thinking it would be a good birthday present to help her step up that game a bit. Maybe a mic or something? What would you give an aspiring actress for their birthday? My budget is probably $100 and I'm in the US.
Spotlight and making your own work (U.K. BASED) by agnesroddy • last post Jul 1st
U.K. actors - It’s pretty difficult to exist in the industry without spotlight. A lot of advice says to create your own work - but spotlight doesn’t take student films and I’ve heard they are picky with theatre. But hypothetically if I wrote and produced my own play, and paid to put it on - would that count as a credit? I’m really just curious. For those not on spotlight yet - what’re yourself plans? Wanna put on a play? Make a short film? …… joking ish. Edited to add: if you’re in the USA/ not U.K. then don’t worry about spotlight, it’s a U.K. gatekeeper to the industry and nearly impossible to get an agent without it.
Am I a fraud? UPDATE by Iceycat1234 • last post Jul 1st
Am I a fraud Hi so I had an audition back in January went real received a callback, callback went great as I’m being moved up in a small window of actors for a lead roll in a feature film. The problem I’m struggling with is 1. I’m nonunion, 2. My acting experience is only about a year and a half, and 3. I have no representation currently and my credits are slim. Am I overthinking this? Do I need to get an agent to get this role ASAP? What should I do any help? UPDATE! Reddit I hate to inform you that although the second callback went awesome and the director said he loved my audition and that I would be contacted after, I have no received any word from the director. However, the good news is that I shaded that feeling of imposter syndrome! All and all I’m glad for the opportunity and if I hear back I will definitely make an update post! So thank you to everyone for the feedback from 100 days ago sorry for the super late update post for those of you who were still interested in this update!
Nolan north by Iceycat1234 • last post Jul 1st
Hey Reddit not sure if many of you are familiar with Nolan north but I have a question about his career in connection with mine. Now Nolan north never started out as a voice actor he just naturally was being submitted for voice over work. Ok now the question I have about this is do you have to pursue solely Voice acting to get voiceover work. Personally I love acting all kinds of acting I’m not picky. One form of acting that interests me in motion capture which is exactly what Nolan north does. So the second question can I just pursue natural acting like on camera acting and just ask my agent to submit me to motion capture and voice over roles? Or do I have to pursue voice acting to get those kinds of roles? Sorry if this confusing lol if you have any questions about clarification I’ll do my best thanks guys.
Demo/Sample Feedback by Tired_Pixie • last post Jun 30th
Hi everyone! I'm an aspiring voice actor, too new to actually have a proper demo reel. Instead, I used various free/public domain scripts, recorded them, and uploaded them all into a folder. If you have the time, I would really appreciate from feedback. I'll probably update it occasionally, but for now I have things recorded in English, German, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. There's a document in the folder with sources and a bit of explanation on the language/accent used. Thank you in advance! [Samples of My Voice](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HBiIkrQiKN5hChWg6FbipeC9bsCPyA27?usp=sharing)
A Reenactment of a Vulnerable Moment In My Life by lunchwild • last post Jun 30th
Im the subject of a docu series chronicling actors with disabilities. Along with interviews and on location shooting (auditions, on set etc.) I’m reenacting moments from my past to be spliced together with voice over. One of these moments was the day I woke up and realized it happened. I thought I had resolved those feelings. Turns out they weren’t quite as settled as I believed. We shot several sequences - me waking up in bed, brushing my teeth - the whole morning routine, and then finishing with sitting alone knowing that I had lost my hearing. What started as kind of campy reenactment footage quickly evolved into some of the best ‘work’ I’ve ever done. Let me tell you how for the first time since losing most of my hearing I let myself feel all of the pain and anger I had been burying. With three cameras rolling I was given permission to just be - and it was undeniably cathartic. Even though it wasn’t ‘acting’ per se, it was bound by many of the rules acting places on you (blocking, eye-lines etc.) and even with those rules I was able to pull up from the shadows my hurt and show it unapologetically in all of its fire and rage in a controlled, subdued manner that was both true and laser focused. I wasn’t playing a character, I was being myself and everything I am.. and to be quite honest, this is the shit I’m here for. To show up. All of me.
Is It Better to Have an Okay Demo Than No Demo at All? by FurmidableCat • last post Jun 30th
I am actually talking about a TV hosting demo (and I am also an actor) but I haven’t found any hosting subreddit so I am asking this here because it can be pretty similar. In my demo, I have a good variety of different hosting gigs: scripted, vlog, interview in person, interview with a specialist on zoom, three camera live, etc. However, the quality is not very good. I am not talking about my hosting skills but how it was filmed. It doesn’t show that I was working on the most professional sets because of the low quality, but it shows that I have experience and skills. Do you think it is better to have an “okay” demo until I can find something better or is it better to show nothing at all? Thank you!
Referral from a friend? by Iceycat1234 • last post Jun 30th
So recently I became friends with an actor I met on a short film set. He’s been giving me great exposure and has given me a great opportunity in a really unique YouTube video with lots of exposure. Would it be too much to ask him to refer me to his agency?
Decline auditions on Actors Access by notbasicbitch • last post Jun 30th
Does ur agent know each time you decline an audition on Actors Access?
Has Zendaya always exclusively used her first name? by shugarshlong • last post Jun 30th
Like professionally? Because as an actor I’d like to go with my first name only since its memorable and if it ever happens that im super successful i want my name to be easily rememberable. My first name is 3 syllables and last is 2. I was advised to use both names unless i reach a point where people just happen to start using my first name only to describe me… Idk if that will ever happen if im professionally known as both. So if anyone knows whats best id appreciate that. Also the zendaya question, like did she use her first and last name for the start of her career or has it always been just the first?
Feeling bad about an audition :(,Is it supposed to be this way? by N0M4D6 • last post Jun 30th
Hi! so recently I've been to an audition (should mention this was my first audition ever) for a series and I've made it past the first round and I've got a callback for a chemistry test with some other actors and since then it's been about 2 weeks and they asked me to send some photos to see how I fit with other actors, anndddd then yet again another 2 weeks pass by and no word until the producer messages me and says that I didn't get the main role, at first I was kind of bummed out by it but not too much but now I'm realllyyy bummed out by it, and I've seen the producer post the other actors on their story and I don't recognize anyone I've been with at the chemistry test so I know they didn't get it I'm feeling really bad about myself, is it supposed to be this way? kind of curious just so I can prepare myself for the future
What do I need to do? by Awkward-Ideal • last post Jun 30th
So on actor’s access, I get a lot of requests for self tapes through eco cast. But I’ve never booked before. What were the things you did to really shine on your self tapes?
From an actors point of view how do you feel when listening to my voice-over demo? by Acting58 • last post Jun 30th
I started off acting but about a month ago I've began to do voice-over for animation. I was curious how an actor's reactions would be to my voice-over? Would you be able to give me feedback? You can find it at the top of my website. [www.rickgerra.com](https://www.rickgerra.com) The animation reel is tailored for anime.
A thought I had from browsing wallstreetbets by banananuttttt • last post Jun 30th
When someone has a big win and turn like 1k into 50k, the top comment is always "congrats and fuck you!" And man I wish us actors said that to each other more often. If an actor friend I have gets a bit win, I really am happy for them, so congratulations. But also it's my dream too, and in a small way, fuck you. We all get a little jealous, doesn't mean we can't acknowledge it, I think it would be healthy!