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Do actors on Backstage.com know when they're marked Yes/No/Added to Shortlist? by TimPrice2 • last post Mar 9th
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Interview with actor Dominic Pace by Nazagar • last post Mar 9th
[EP16: Interview Dominic Pace - Actor](https://wwsd.simplecast.com/episodes/ep16) This week the WWSD Podcast interviews actor Dominic Pace who has over 80 acting credits including appearances on Bones, Prison Break, NCIS, Barry, plus many more. Dominic has become an internet sensation due to portraying the role of Gekko the Bounty Hunter on the Mandalorian television series.
Hiring a Publicist by SabReale12 • last post Mar 9th
I’ve been trying to understand how it is for actors the industry in LA and the publicist thing is something I haven’t seen a lot about. Does anyone here have a publicist? Do working actors in LA usually have one? Where I live it’s actually pretty common to have a publicist. If you’re booking and can pay for it, that’s the ideal time to be working with one. I have a publicist, my acting friends do too. But in LA it seems like you have to be on a certain celebrity level or verified on Instagram to consider that. And for the non American actors in LA, did you look for one when you arrived in hopes that it would help with building your brand in the new land or just stay with your local publicist?
Constant bad luck, disappointed. by chthonic_persephone • last post Mar 9th
I keep applying on Actors Access. I get auditions but no luck. I have an accent from a unique country and I tried to seek off accent reductions teachers. Got ripped-off $300 dollars for a pre-recorded workshop that expired and can't activate it anymore. The coach was telling me he will only offer me classes if I finish that. Got busy with work, had to work more cause of bills and the thing expired and can't access it now. I just got rejected by a role without being asked for a self-tape even, they were asking for someone from my country with martial arts and still don't get it. And I reach out to people, even on Craigslist to create something and they are always words and I end up getting ghosted. Am I doing something wrong here? My social skills are not the best but I am determined and most disciplined than the average person... I attended classes, many of those teachers weren't helpful and were using my accent as an obstacle. Was mocked over it and it was humiliating. Everyone can understand me, it is not that bad. But I don't wanna go through that again. At least I haven't been able to meet a teacher who will understand me and help me. And at his point I owe a bunch of bills that I need to pay before I will be able to get another teacher. On the other hand, my friend has friends who get parts because they are some kind of models or whatever...
Vocal power by Particular-Sport-627 • last post Mar 8th
Hey, i plan to start acting soon . There's just one small problem . While i know english pretty well i don't know every word and my vocabulary is not as rich . Will that be a problem ? I heard of plenty of actors that didn't knew english when they started at all and became big . What do you think guys ?
My first time working with professional actors was a blast! by JacksonGary • last post Mar 8th
What makes Phantom Thread amazing is, to a large extent, the acting! by manilazic • last post Mar 8th
I think Phantom Thread is a modern classic, I saw it 4 times in cinemas and a few times at home since then. One big reason why I love it so much and why I think it is so rewatchable, is the acting: Paul Thomas Anderson is an actors' director, he tells his stories through the actors' performances, and Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps truly look like they're playing, being spontaneous and bringing themselves to the script. I just made a video where I analyse their performances in 3 key scenes of the film, I'd love it if you had a look and let me know what you thought – and what performances you think I should cover next! Thanks y'all! [https://youtu.be/NAC5CcSqTP8](https://youtu.be/NAC5CcSqTP8)
Looking to get into the industry; would like some info and advice by Tom-22 • last post Mar 8th
I’ve always been interested in performing since I was a young kid playing small-medium sized roles in school plays. Confidence and shyness in school I think was the barrier between me and playing the principal roles. In secondary school (high school) I never took the chances to perform and avoided any form of performing arts due to social anxiety which made it difficult for me. Now I’m 17 and I’ve got an apprenticeship in business admin. It’s a job which pays which is pretty much why I’m doing it. I’ve still got moderate social anxiety but I try and not let it hold back. In public people see as pretty quiet, introverted and reserved but on the inside and outside of anxiety inducing situations I’m quite the opposite and generally quite extroverted. I don’t want this to sound pompous and self important, but I do believe I’m quite a good actor because for a large portion of my life I’ve been putting on an act when out in public because Ive never felt comfortable being myself. ATM, I’m screenwriting, producing and performing all the roles in my first web series which will showcase what I’m solely capable of. I would love to pursue a career in this industry. I’ve got lots of ideas for stuff that’d be my dream to write and perform in given the opportunity. Filmmaking has always fascinated me. The main thing that I think would be a barrier to me is my lack of qualifications on the industry. Any advice I would be very appreciative of. Cheers
How do I find a decent female voice actor for my short film? by OperationSurvive • last post Mar 8th
I have an ambitious project and I need an actor not a voice over. Any help would be appreciated!
friend of a friend sent me this...actor in LA by orlovsdog • last post Mar 8th
Excitingly terrified by One_Top4485 • last post Mar 8th
I’m currently a senior in high school (18) about to graduate and pursue acting as a career as well as filmmaking. And well the future’s got me in this limbo of excitement as well as anxiousness. So far I’ve auditioned for a student film at one of the big universities near me, which I haven’t heard back from but hey I got some experience! I’ve had meetings with various local acting coaches, one of which I’ll be working with next year at the community college I’ll be going to. We’ve talked about paths to getting a BA in acting and then from there getting down to Los Angeles, a place I love so that’s a win! Anyways, it’s all just been a lot to bounce around in my head and maybe a lot of that comes from having too much time on my hands due to remote learning and well second semester of senior year being pretty loose. Don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely what I want to do. The hustle of being an actor really speaks to me and the people I’ve met so far have been incredibly supportive, including you all. But like I said, the fear of the unknowns been getting to me. I just gotta find a way to use that to my advantage
UK Acting agencies by MaxG1b • last post Mar 8th
Hey folks. I'm an actor from the UK looking for representation /an agent but I'm totally overwhelmed for how to go about getting them. I've looked into various UK agencies but I thought I might ask everyone on this subreddit for advice first. Also, I've came across many agencies that ask for a payment first but I am cautious about that. Especially since I am told that those companies who ask for money first aren't really talent agencies etc Any help would be great appreciated ♥
Feeling hopeless by tutele • last post Mar 8th
I’m F[22] almost 23. My dream was to be a young successful actor. At least someone you could google or have a wiki page on or something. Nothing insanely crazy. I’ve only ever booked one commercial and that was 4 years ago. My resume is terrible. I want to move near LA but am afraid of failure. Afraid an agency will turn me down due to my lacking experience. I’m afraid I’m too late for that young star dream. Star-ish. I have a baby face and look like I’m 17. I’m having trouble booking roles because my agent sends me characters that are adult, then I’m turned down because I look like a teen. For example, last audition was for the powerball. Sure, I’m 22, but who is going to be able to tell? No one. You can’t have a “teen” in your gambling commercial! My agent sucks. Just need advice I guess
Am I crazy? by grumpykittenfarts228 • last post Mar 8th
This has been weighing on me for a while now. Ever since I was little I’ve felt this weird connection with films, acting and the thought that goes into the craft. I’ll be honest I’ve never taken any acting classes before and never auditioned for anything. This is primarily because I’m worried that I will be seen as crazy or something by certain people around me because I have never told anyone that I’ve always felt this passion towards acting. Like many others, I’ve been in a really dark place and have had some hardships to battle with the past few years. It’s weird though because this dark place is when I feel most connected to acting. I constantly find myself looking up famous powerful scenes and watching audition tapes. I get so invested into these videos that I actually feel like it’s real and I start to believe I’m the actor in the scene. I just think it’s so cool how actors/actresses can provoke such raw and vulnerable emotions in individuals. It’s therapeutic for me. The idea of acting is the only occupation that makes me feel this way. I just had to get this off my chest because I’m too worried of being judged by my friends or family because it would be so out of the blue. Also, to my understanding the odds of making a living off of acting is very little and so I’m worried by telling people and/or pursuing acting I would get looked at like I’m crazy or just cocky thinking I can just make it in the film industry which is not the image I want to portray. Sorry I know this isn’t the best grammar but I just had to get this off my chest and hear what others have to say about it. Any feedback would be amazing! Thank you
r/yearofshakespeare discusses one Shakespeare play per month. It’s a new group and hopefully actors will join in the discussions. by Rozo1209 • last post Mar 8th
r/yearofshakespeare It would be beneficial for the group, and really fun, if some actors performed parts of the play. We’re only two plays in and are hoping to add more people, especially actors. It’s all meant to be fun, inclusive, and collaborative. Hope to see you!
How can I do what I love if nothing is catered towards me? by SucksToBeI • last post Mar 8th
I have been interested in acting since I wish in elementary school. I didn't really start acting until high school. I joined the drama club and played roles in the school plat from my freshman year to my senior year. Then I went to college for a non-acting degree and I kind of regret not following my passion and working on my craft as an actress. Now I want to start taking acting seriously but I feel like I do not belong. It is already hard enough for Black actors to get roles and me being a visibly Black Muslim (I wear a hijab) it is ten times harder for me to "fit it". What should I do to perfect my craft as an actress? How can I do what I love if nothing is catered towards me?
Any recommendations for cutting down on projects which end halfway through by runefar • last post Mar 8th
Hello, though getting gigs on their own can already be a bit of a challenge in some ways at first I have gotten better at it, but something I have found is a lot of projects that I do get seem to sometimes end halfway in the middle of the project even when they are from more reputable studios. Though of course we can't fully control that, I was wondering if some of the more experinced actors here had any tips to help cut down on projects that are likely to end right in the middle.
Sag/Aftra Global Rule One by ridleyf • last post Mar 8th
I'm surprised when I hear some union people work non union. Either in their own name or with a pseudonym. I'm talking about well financed projects that are anti union or so dismissive of actors that they choose that area to scrimp. If you accept non union work on the sly as a union member, you not only risk your future in the union, you also dismiss your profession and talent, you demean your colleagues and undermine the power and premium that actors have worked for years to build. To be clear, I'm not talking about low budget, experimental, student, not for profit labors of love; but taking easy cash to undercut our profession from people who willingly pay for professionals in all other areas of production. Just don't do it. Things slow? Work a day job or teach. Or consider that the union may not be the way to go if you think you can corner a lucrative non union career. I know some people who are happy with that. Thanks for letting me rant.
Is there a discord or something that actors can chat and meet each other? by tutele • last post Mar 8th
I would love to do that.
Questions about acting in college. by TessaW1290 • last post Mar 8th
Hello! I'm currently a junior in high-school so I'm at the point where I need to start looking into colleges (...fun). I've always dreamed of being an actress and I was wondering if anyone had any advice as far as whether or not majoring in acting is practical and how to find the right school for me. NYU Tisch is my dream school but it's extremely expensive and located somewhere completely foreign to me and I'm having second thoughts as to whether or not it would be worth it. Do I need to attend a college in a city like New York or L.A. to have lots of acting opportunities? Is it easy to find work after college? Do I even need to attend college at all?? So many things... thinking about the future is scary!!