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Is there no point in learning different accents now? (Native speakers only casting calls) by TheGentlemanWolf • last post Mar 3rd
Made this post because I've been seeing alot of casting calls calling for actors that can do accents, but requesting and giving priority to actors who are native speakers with said accents. Now granted I've mainly only seen these kinds of calls on Twitter and CCC (which thank God, aren't accurate representation of the current voice acting landscape) but just made me wonder, 1) How can you confirm they're a native speaker in the first place? And 2) why limit yourself? I mean I get in our political landscape casting people are afraid of being called racist for casting like that (see all the stuff the stuff with the simpsons as perfect proof) and I can understand wanted to properly represent people and culture with authenticity but I feel this could become a problem, If you just limit yourself to native speakers instead allowing people who took the time end efforts to learn said accents to play your character with the same level of respect and dignity any native speaker would. But what you guys and gals thoughts? Not trying to discredit anyone, just saying I feel legitimately concerned that trying learning accents will be pointless if I'm not able to even try out for the role because I'm not authentic.
Would you use an app to find classes, headshots, people to help build your website, auditions etc. by Sad-Comfortable4171 • last post Mar 3rd
Hi All, My name is Spencer ([https://www.spencermartinez.com/](https://www.spencermartinez.com/)) and I have teamed up with some developers on making an app where performers can log on and find classes or general material to prepare them for auditions. I am seeing that there are acting communities everywhere but not one central source (Backstage is good for some things but not all). I want to be able to provide good information for performing artists (not scams) and bring them to the level they wish to be at. Whether you need the best headshot photographer, someone to make reels, make your websites, teach dance, teach voice acting, you get it, anybody to get you where you need to go. If everyone here could take a survey for us, I would really love it. We are using it to see if the project is possible and we would like to know what we need to put in the app to make your life easier. Also if you put your email in at the end, you'll be entered to win a 50 dollar gift card and a matching donation to the actors fund. We really appreciate any input. We want to make this an app everybody uses, so your input is crucial. [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B35XDFF](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B35XDFF) (for teachers photographers etc) [https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MKHQDJF](https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MKHQDJF) (if you want to take classes / your a performer) ​ Feel free to comment on some things you might like to see in the app, and we may include it! Or if you'd like, feel free to ask questions below. Once again thank you all :)
Advice needed: Problems with enunciation during emotional scenes by yellow_psychopath • last post Mar 2nd
Others and I have find myself almost tripping over certain syllables during scenes that are more passionate, especially when I have to speak faster, even though I have done all my vocal warmups and tongue twisters. Maybe there's too much saliva building up and my mouth can't catch up with the lines in my head. I tried to consciously slow it down and although the diction would be better, I just find that it causes the delivery to be weakened and it's harder to remain fully in character. I really envy actors that can deliver quick heavy monologues that are still crisp in diction and also fiery in performance. And there might even be an accent on top of that. Do you guys have any advice? :)
...how are you supposed to know "how you're doing" audition-wise / "where your at" career-wise if you get decent auditions... but they are incredibly sporadic by redditusername3214w • last post Mar 2nd
every time I think I'm about to reach some kind of consistency with this... I don't. every time I think I'm about to finally book my first tv co-star..... I don't. then more weeks go by without a single audition and I fall into deep depression. again. I'm really truly sick of it. I cannot keep putting my all into this to only to be tortured by it. In the last few months I've read for roles on multiple major, iconic shows. mostly co-star but a couple larger roles too. I will get a cluster of auditions..... and then nothing. I feel like I'm going insane. I just don't understand how you're supposed to establish consistency with auditions. Does it EVER happen? Do you have to be with a top 6 agency to even have a fucking chance to legitimately participate in this in any meaningful way? fighting tooth and nail for every centimeter of progress and to have casting give me repeat auditions...... sometimes really quick in succession, sometimes a month in between, sometimes a YEAR in between.... but no bookings. no money. no consistency. maybe a pin here, tape sent to producers there. but nothing REAL. just torture. somehow be sharp and be on point and be polished and ready 24/7 for the 2-7 tapes a month you might get. I'm sorry.... what?! if you are an agent and you see that your client is getting repeat auditions from a few CDs, is getting auditions for major shows.... wouldn't that be somebody you'd want to push? am I simply destined to be just one of those actors that is always just spaghetti thrown against the wall dealing with reps that don't give a shit about me? what a nightmare this is how are you ever supposed to know how you're doing? how are you ever supposed to gauge what needs to be tweaked if NO one gives you feedback on literally anything?! can you tell I'm angry?!?!
Acting question by Plaztec1037 • last post Mar 2nd
Hey guys right now I’m not the best at acting but if I take acting school will I get good at acting because I’m trying to become an actor
Help with casting sites for nonunion by casey12297 • last post Mar 2nd
I use backstage for applying for auditions, but to be honest I'm not seeing much good paid work for nonunion actors. What is a really good casting site to use so I can get into good paying extra work? I'm trying to slowly get to a union status, but I need to actually build myself up until it is necessary for me to join the union. Any comments or PMs would be appreciated, thanks!
R/acting by cattieladies • last post Mar 2nd
How can I srsly get signed by an agent. I've been acting for 10 years I haven't done as much as I wanted to.do because I always had a situation that required money for survival, or family problems, or depression etc But you always hear stories of.actors being homeless right before their big break, for example. But how can I get to the point where I have an agent and I can go to dozens of auditions etc.
Agency Submissions HELP by fockinhellmate • last post Mar 2nd
I’m a fifteen year old actor, I’ve been taking classes for film and tv for about two years now. I have a professional headshot but have no idea what to do for a cover letter or resume. Do I include my six years of vocal training? Only acting? What does a good cover letter for an actor with no professional experience even look like? I would really really appreciate any thoughts or feedback on this.
Shyness and Acting by TakeHalf • last post Mar 2nd
Hey guys, I just wanted to share my situation. Currently, I am 15 years old, a 5'5 guy. I am pretty shy, but its kinda weird. I hang out with people pretty comfortably, but I am pretty self-conscious because of people in my school. As of social status, it's weird. Again. I am pretty well respected throughout school but a good amount of people talk behind my back and other average high school shenanigans. I've always loved movies and acting, and I hold people in the movie industry with very high respect. I've always wanted to be an actor, but I didn't because of my shyness and my parents somewhat forcing me into the "become a doctor/lawyer cliche" (Hint- I am not Asian, but I guess you could technically say I am). I am in my freshman year, and I am thinking about joining drama next year. Any tips on how to just, stay confident. Also, IMPORTANT- if you guys know a somewhat clear pathway on what I have to be to become an actor. If you took the time to read this entire thing- thank you, I appreciate it, I really do.
Can actors wear colored contacts? by Ninanina7797 • last post Mar 2nd
Hi all, I’m just starting out in acting. I have been wearing prescription lenses for the last 6 years - I chose the ones with color because I had a lot of people say it suits me nicely and even since then just stuck with it. My question is, if it looks natural, are actors allowed to wear these?
Trying to find an article about black representation in Hollywood by akfjktis • last post Mar 2nd
I swear I had it bookmarked somewhere but I cannot find it. I think it was for the LA times but I am not sure. Essentially the article was talking about black actors in hollywood who talk about being represented in film/tv/ spaces etc but then have a white manager, agent, stylist, etc. The author of the article went on to list black agents, black managers, black makeup artists etc. You get the point, and I can not find it anywhere and im pretty sure it was written in the last year or two. I also remember the author stating that they expected there to be a shift after Black Panther came out especially with black artists and it never came (in the sense of who they choose to be on their team). SO if anyone knows what I am talking about, please help me out. Thank you!
practicing and living arrangements by HafezSpirit • last post Mar 1st
Hey folks, I'm new to acting and just starting out with reading about getting into it and starting to do what I can on my own in terms of learning, self-tapes, etc.. and got a question about living arrangements! What kind of living arrangements (roommates, apt, house, etc) do you currently have and how has that affected learning your craft? I'm with roommates right now and find it hard to learn and practice because it will probably be disruptive and distracting for them unfortunately. Currently I'm mainly doing self-tapes but not going too loud or expressing extreme emotions but this is so unfortunate because it's limiting my development :( Even talking for extended periods and a normal volume they will probably at times be able to hear what I'm saying and that just makes me self-conscious in terms of privacy and in general don't want people to know what I'm doing. This also is holding me back and limiting my potential and it sucks! :( Right now I can get my own place but it's a more expensive and I still want to save some more money. But even in an apt depending on the structure and build, I would think my neighbours would still sometimes be able to hear me if I'm expressive/loud enough. I think the best scenario would be living in a single detached house for a serious actor, I feel like I would have the freedom to express myself fully 100% without holding anything back if the scene calls for it. And renting or owning this kind of home is the most expensive of all but what else could I do??? It sounds very sad because it's true, but I want to know what you think, how you feel about this, and what kind of living arrangements you have, your experience and how you deal with it! Cheers!
Question about which kind of manager to submit to if you write and act.... by Stunning_Adagio3460 • last post Mar 1st
If you’re an actor/writer and write things that you would act in, would it be better to submit to a literary manager or a talent manager?
Would it be a waste of time auditioning for a black role if you don’t look black enough? by duvetdave • last post Mar 1st
If a casting call says they’re looking for a black actor but let’s say the actor is mixed or a lights skin black person, do they still qualify if their ethnicity is more ambiguous?
Does anyone know a(n) monologue like this?? I feel like they just don’t exist. Please read and let me know!!! by poprocksgirl747 • last post Mar 1st
Im auditioning for drama schools and I have several monologues under my belt that range from contemporary theater to classical ones like shakespeare. However l feel like every monologue online no matter where it’s from is the same. By that I mean its giving a speech about something/trying to make a point or expressing their feelings about something outloud in a very attention demanding or grandiose way. And thats great. Thats what a monologue is supposed to be for & actors show their abilities nicely doing this. However, I want to find a monologue thats just kinda of normal. Like something that could be played very realistically. Maybe a person just like explaining something to someone normally and commonly. A monologue that maybe doesn’t have some grand speech but is just written to where an actor is playing a relatively normal person or saying somethings where he has to just act normal. Like not like this huge grandiose thing. I feel like I’d like to have a monologue like this. I kinda feel like an actor can show his talents just as well when having to just act kind of normal. Does anyone have any monologues or anything like this??? Can be theater, film, or tv. Doesnt matter. Also preferably something that’s I could find online for free or watch. PLEASE HELP THANK U. Sorry for the novel
Can actors wear colored contacts? by Ninanina7797 • last post Mar 1st
Hey guys, I’m just starting out in acting. Just wondering - if an actor wears colored contacts and they look natural, is that ok with casting and agents? I’ve had a pair I’ve been wearing everyday for years since I have vision problems and like how it looks too. Thanks all.
Are famous actors/actresses really like that off screen or are they completely different people? by alamurda510 • last post Mar 1st
I'm if I'd see a similar persona or if I'd be totally surprised by a different person. Thats what probably makes them a good actor if so. I picture someone like Robin Williams to be similar to his acting where he was naturally funny.
Is it paranoia? or just me that keeps finding "questionable" job postings? by VOICEOVERVANDEEN • last post Mar 1st
What's your thoughts when you see job postings like this? & do you have any concerns re. their intended usage? Edited section from a job advert, **my bold :**\- \> - The recordings will be used for study materials **and more.** \> (necessary requirements) - **able to give up copyright to voice recordings. (we would be free to use and change the provided recordings**) ​ I'm also noticing another surge in the number of posts on freelancing websites openly asking for Voice Actors to train a companies Voice A.I. system. Obviously bad for the industry as a whole but thankfully they are at least being up front about about it & not putting the waiver as part of the audition script as was highlighted here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5onpLkhq50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5onpLkhq50)
Do actors have to be able to make real tears by SLub2622 • last post Mar 1st
I was wondering if actors do in fact have to really cry during the necessary scenes or do they use other things to make them cry.
Getting out of your head on camera? by Dramatic_Raise_1120 • last post Mar 1st
Hi guys... so I am a professional actor aged 23. Depsite attending so many acting classes and working hard to learn about my craft, I feel like when I was younger I was a better actor. I was so free! I’m working on a big TV job right now right. Practicing at home I am free and creative with my choices. Even in the read through I am free and open. But as soon as we get to a crew show or cameras come out- I feel the nerves setting in. Then I feel I just go into robot mood where I am just trying to get the lines out in fear of forgetting them. I am constantly doubting every choice I make. I have even got to a point where in the middle of the take I get a feeling of derealization - where I’m like ‘yo what even is acting?’ And i’m watching every movement I make! I try and get out of it by reassuring myself I have got this but everyday the feeling comes back. Anyone been in a similar hole? How did they get out of it? So frustrating! I just want to feel joy and be free while acting like I was able to when I was young!! Thanks x