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Day or part time jobs? by Dazzling_Grass1727 • last post Jun 29th
What do you recommend for a beginner actor? I've been considering bartending and being a nanny. I'm very introverted and get burnt out if I don't have enough time to myself so I feel a bit anxious that I won't be able to pull it off...
Every time I get called for a self tape or an audition, these things happen.... by 72901throwaway • last post Jun 29th
I'm almost always on my period, a bag of nerves, frustration, anxious and honestly just an emotional wreck. My skin also freaks out as a result so I look terrible both on camera and in person. I have hardly anyone to turn to to record self tapes with me which I really stress over because my mum is impatient and gets angry after like 2 takes and anyone else I ask is too busy as I don't have any reliable actor friends. I feel like it's so unfair getting people to self tape especially so last minute. If it was an in person audition at least there's a guaranteed reader and I don't have to go round scrambling and feeling so desperate for someone to so kindly take their time out to help me. I found out today and only have tomorrow which I've had to take the whole day off of a course I'm doing just for a bloody tape. I'm really not okay. Been trying to make a go of acting as a career for over 3 years now and the last year has been pretty useless and now coming out of it, there's so much unreasonable pressure with the deadlines.
How do I better myself? Avoid seeing myself as failing? by ZipZapZopZip • last post Jun 29th
So I've primarily done all theatre up until a year ago. Ive done ALL the self tapes this year and all have varying quality. I tried taking a few classes on better self taping and getting all the tech with limited success. Either way in general I feel like Im stagnant in my progress as an actor, especially in film. I want to get better, but I'm struggling with exactly what else to do I haven't already done. Even in theatre I see my friends get cast in stuff, or asked to do stuff and I always feel like im on the sidelines which makes me think I suck and then feedback loop. I dunno just looking for honest, helpful advice.
Birth name VS. Stage name (or partial Stage Name) by Hot-Walk-7002 • last post Jun 29th
I was thinking of having a stage name/ partial stage name, nobody in the industry actually has my surname, its just my first name is very common and already used by a few actors, so thats why I was thinking of changing it. I actually plan to just use my FULL birth name, but for the last couple days, I was thinking, why not use a stage name or a partial stage name ... so, it would be ( ??????? + real surname) If I am changing the first name, should I just change the surname also (EX. Vin Diesel : Mark Sinclair ) Or just change the first name ( EX. Tina Fey : Elizabeth Fey ) I understand having a catchy stage name can help you in the beginning of your career (or at least it used to help you "stick out" in the past years) but what do you guys think of stage names nowadays ? Is it still worth doing? Or do you just come off as "trying too hard" ( I personally think using any type of stage name its trying too hard, but I also may be too critical/judgemental on that thought and thats why I want your guys opinion on it)
Is Albuquerque New Mexico a good place to move to start auditioning? by Red_umbrella222 • last post Jun 29th
I know LA, NYC, and Chicago are prime locations. But does anybody know anything about the boom film in New Mexico? Is there really a thing such as a “must live here to be an actor” place in this digital era?
How do actors learn accents? by Shatterstar23 • last post Jun 29th
Booking co-star roles during Episodic Season by Impact525 • last post Jun 29th
Hey everyone, I'm an actor in Los Angeles and I recently signed with my first theatrical agent. With episodic season approaching I want to make sure I'm absolutely prepared to receive co-star auditions and actually booking those roles. I've been in Los Angeles for the past 1.5 years and this will be the first pilot/episodic season where I am represented.. so I really want to make the absolute most of it. What can I do to ensure I receive as many co-star auditions as possible between August and November and how can I ensure I win some roles? Thanks!
I need some advice on rates by Wolfdemon-nor • last post Jun 29th
hi I'm norjia and I wanted to ask what would be a fair rate for me to charge a client? I am not a professional voice actor (though I am good at narration) and I'd have to guess it would take about 4 to 5 hours of recording and editing time, depending on how much work it's gonna end up being. I'm a bit slow with regards to editing though, I do most of the processing during recording so stuff like EQ and compression as well as a noise gate are already applied when finishing the recording. it'd be for a video of at most 15 minutes in length (going off of the conversation with the client stating they were working on shortening the script to about 10 minutes) ​ I use the Rode NT-1 hooked up to the Rode AI1 and sit in a full vocal booth I had to build myself fitted out with 60mm thick Rockwool and black fabric on the inside and some hard plates on the outside. so quality in terms of audio is definitely present. the only thing I'd have to take into considerations is my pretty obvious non-English accent comprised of a mix between Dutch and German given all of these factors, what would be a fair rate? last time I got over 100$ for an hour of recording and editing which, back then I already thought was too much for a meme recording based on a niché game. ​ sorry if I sound too formal or weird in any way, I'm not used to Reddit and its community.
Reality of An Actor by bluesight89 • last post Jun 29th
Hello everyone! So I need to know this because I’m most likely moving out to LA to continue my career acting, dance, and personal training. I also teach acting and dance classes so that helps too. That being said, I’d like to know how many jobs you worked initially to get your SAG card.
[Paid Gig] Romance Audiobook by childish5iasco • last post Jun 29th
Hey there, voice actors! Looking for some talent for a new audiobook project. Rate starts at $50/PFH for narration only (no editing, mixing, or mastering), but client is willing to hear out everyone and their rates. >Hello, here is the next project that is basically ready to go once casting is complete. > >Duet (one male one female) > >**Female Choice - Aure Nash** > >**Male- Would like open casting call.** > >Genre: Contemporary, romantic-steamy romance. > >Word count - 45606 > >Male background-38 Black Male whose profession is a crime/horror/thriller novelist. He has found himself sharing a cabin with another writer by mistake as they are both on long writing retreats trying to finalize their latest books. He is blunt, and has a dry sense of humor. I'd say gruff and prone to saying whatever comes to mind. He's confident and self assured. E-mail me at antoine@antoinebandele.com if interested.
Ways to get experience? by humbletenor • last post Jun 29th
So, just a little backstory, I live in NYC. I have a bachelor's degree in opera performance and will be beginning a second bachelor's in accounting in the fall. My first degree is in the performance field, however, it won't lend much help to voiceover since it was primarily based on singing and languages. I know the former will definitely be of use down the road. Another thing is that it allowed me to gain a lot of confidence and comfort performing in front of people. When I return to school in the fall, I plan on using the free resources on campus to gain some acting experience. There are a few productions that my college performs throughout the semester, so I'm hopeful to learn by being surrounded by more experienced actors. In the meantime, do you have any tips? I know things are a bit weird due to the pandemic, however, here in NYC, it seems like things are nearly back to normal. Thanks!
Have you ever taped the same scene over and over until you’ve become a robot? by hoehoehoe96 • last post Jun 29th
I’m so exhausted mentally. I got an audition the other day and worked on it a lot. I then selftaped it two days ago, and didn’t get satisfied until like 25 takes later. Though, it was solid all the time, I’m just very critical and want it near perfection (yes yes I know perfection doesn’t exist). I sent it to my manager, he liked it but gave me some directions and so I retaped it the morning after (another 20-25 takes before satisfaction). But it was worth it because it turned out really good. He then gave me just a minor direction that I was confident I would get in just one take. I got home after a 14 hour work shift and was excited to film it and get it over with, but all of the sudden I was terrible. I had become a robot. The natural and organic flow that I had had previously was completely gone. After like 1 hour of trying, I gave up and went to bed. I woke up 3 hours later and tried again. This time I was, if possible, more than terrible. Every single word and life in the scene was nothing but fake. It was all bad bad acting, no real connection anymore. It took me literally three hours to finally marry that little last note he gave me with the full scene without any of it being absolutely horrible! And tbh, it was kinda by chance I even made it happen, literally thanks to the step by step directing from my poor roommate who was helping me tape it. She literally had to tell me facial expressions to make for it to look real. I couldn’t believe myself. That is not acting! But it worked out. I’ve felt like a horrible actor all day because of this. But then I look back at the first version and second version that I taped two days ago and yesterday morning, and I was actually really relaxed and truly in the moments in those takes, so I kinda feel like maybe I’m too hard on myself and maybe this kinda thing happens when you tape a scene 100 times over two days. Has this ever happened to any of you?
I’m not sure if I should sign to an agency? by catsinabackpack • last post Jun 29th
hi! a small management company posted on their Instagram that they were accepting extras and commercial actors to be signed. I submitted but I’m not sure if I should sign? I think they are just signing anyone, is this typical practice for extras and commercial management? Their emails are copied and pasted. They don’t ask for fees, just fees to pay for online casting websites which I believe is okay. I’ve read the contract and it looks good. However, they seem legitimate. (Howell Management) Moreover, I am also a full time student so im not sure I should sign if I have limited availability, and maybe I should wait until after studying. However, I don’t think the roles would be huge anyway since they are extra and commercial roles. This would be my first agency, so I apologise for being a little cautious. Thank you!
Name one actor who everyone thinks is astonishing who you think is awful. by Grandecamer • last post Jun 29th
Is dyed hair bad for acting? by moon_nn_stars • last post Jun 28th
Hair is dyed a natural color, auburn red, but my original hair color is black. What would the experience be like for an actress with dyed hair? Should I just change back to normal?
Hamlet acting by Pharelinho • last post Jun 28th
Hi friends, i´d like to know some tips for acting Hamlet. I read the book, but I´d like to know about your perspective of Hamlet´s temperament or some reference actor. Thank you :)
I JUST WANT TO KNOW :) by sxb_14 • last post Jun 28th
I know its very common to ask but yeah, how do we get into Hollywood? as an actor.....i totally have no idea about it. I just came across this community and it seemed interesting, ( I mean a lot of like-minded folks) So just stopped by to ask out. I am just a teen planning out. Hope you guys would help out...
I am a new actor just cast in a tv show. How do I maintain my privacy when my family doesn't care. by ActuallyAThrowaway42 • last post Jun 28th
Hi! I am going to be the lead in a new show. I am passionate about privacy. I use two step apps/phone number where I can. I have been reading this thread for a while and there was a similar thread with another person who worked in entertainment. The issue is that I don't have a ton of money to afford an assistant or making an entire business in my name. But I do still want to maintain my privacy. I am an adult and live alone. I am not close with my family at all, so I am concerned about tabloids reaching out to them or hackers/fans trying to hack their accounts to get to mine. How can I protect my info even if my family doesnt?
Teen Actor by Sad_Tie4702 • last post Jun 28th
How does a middle eastern teen living in the middle east become an actor in the U.S?
Teen Actor by Sad_Tie4702 • last post Jun 28th
How does a middle eastern teen living in the middle east become an actor in the U.S?