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I want To act but my parents forbid me to do it by Key_Information5562 • last post Feb 4th
Im 13 and I am in the 8th grade. I told my parents I want to be an actor and they said they don’t want me to bc they said actors all take drugs and have a lot of divorces, please help me I feel like Im at a roadblock here for my acting career. And I cant take acting classes or do any auditions bc I need there permission to do that.
Actor Sues Netflix Over COVID-19 Work Conditions by sucobe • last post Feb 4th
Reader Alternative? by MarieN1989 • last post Feb 4th
So I have a one line audition and there’s one line that follows it. I’ve asked one of my actor friends to help with it, but was wondering if anyone has trying a work around with a text to natural voice program that is timed to work with the scene. At this rate I want to do anything other than record my own voice/will try We Audition but haven’t been too impressed with them from other audition examples. #actorstruggles Thoughts?
To all of my fellow actors and actresses: What monologues would you recommend for practice while in quarantine? by nadii123 • last post Feb 4th
(I'm a theatre actress but I have experience with on camera acting as well, so any monologue will do.)
I am a playwright seeking FOUR trans women of color to workshop a new play! by Plays_by_Ricardo • last post Feb 4th
\*Please delete if this is not allowed.\* I created this Reddit page because I am a playwright currently seeking four actors or theatre students of color who identify as trans women to workshop a new play I have been working on, ideally via Zoom. I would like to recruit four actors who are willing to help me edit dialogue, avoiding stereotypes or offensive subjects, etc. You will be credited in the manuscript as a first workshop. I will post the character names and brief descriptions below: GLORIA. Female, late-50s, African American. HARMONY. Female, early-30s, African-American/Dominican. ARIES. Female, early-20s, Puerto Rican/Brazilian. CHRISTINE. Female, early-20s, Mexican. Please PM me or comment here if you would be interested in participating, and also feel free to recruit on behalf of someone you know.
[Actor Needed] Recasting Lead Role! by BabiesInATrenchCoat • last post Feb 4th
My name is Cameron LeBrun, and I am the head writer and director in an exciting new project. My project is recasting the lead in a radio drama-like, fictionalized "true" crime podcast. >Boo Curtis, our protagonist, is a depressed yet idealistic 20-year-old mourning the death of his brother. Boo is grumpy and often sarcastic, yet fundamentally well-intentioned, and deeply emotional. At a rowdy party, you might find Boo petting the host's cat, sharing a joint with friends in a quiet back room, or buddying up with a familiar face to people-watch the wildest party-goers. > >This character is bisexual, and therefore has a mix of male and female love interests of varying importance. Here is the demo version of the podcast: [https://soundcloud.com/user-142769675/drinking-with-ghosts-week-1-boos-story](https://soundcloud.com/user-142769675/drinking-with-ghosts-week-1-boos-story) If at all interested, please do email me for details: [itselectricboom@gmail.com](mailto:itselectricboom@gmail.com)
In need of Drama School advice - BA vs Masters? by meanstoflourish • last post Feb 4th
What would be better/more useful: a BA in acting, or a Masters? I'm a 23 year old woman and I've always wanted to attend Drama School. Recovering from Covid gave me that "life is short, follow your dreams!" clarity, and now I've decided to do it. Because I already have a 4-year degree, I immediately wanted to go for a Masters. I want to audition for all the usual "big" UK drama schools that offer Masters, but I don't know if I have enough experience, and if a BA unrelated to acting will be acceptable. I feel like maybe they won't even look at me twice against people with tons of experience and a BA in acting. I also don't know if, with how hard it is to get into drama school for a BA, a Master's would be even harder? I'd be an international student on top of that. I also read in an acting forum that the general feeling was that Masters are useless, and actors only go for them if their agents aren't getting them roles, which was discouraging to read. Regarding a BA, I don't know if at 23 I'm too old to "start from scratch". There's also the cost to consider for me. After significant research, I feel like a Masters would be barely affordable with my current job and help from my family, while a BA would mean student loans and debt. But I feel like I might have "more of a chance" to be accepted into a BA program, if that makes sense. But I have only acted in a country with 4 million people and (tbh) not very high standards, so I don't know that my experience so far is a reflection of my talent. I could be very bad and just did a better job than people who were worse. So if I feel like I may need to be trained as an actress from the ground up, would a BA be the way to go? I appreciate so much all comments.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Feb 4th
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.
CSA Event and Open Call for Black Actors by stringtownie • last post Feb 4th
Unfortunately the town hall has passed (Feb 1) but the open call is not until later this month! Good luck everyone. Says the open call is open to professionally trained union and non union actors who identify as Black. Good luck! [https://deadline.com/2021/01/casting-society-to-host-town-hall-open-call-for-black-actors-1234678808/?fbclid=IwAR3XjchisryuBqlRSRpCnHhtIzKM\_t5Lwvfp4pD8xl0lx1zoeZlF3Mh2L2Y](https://deadline.com/2021/01/casting-society-to-host-town-hall-open-call-for-black-actors-1234678808/?fbclid=IwAR3XjchisryuBqlRSRpCnHhtIzKM_t5Lwvfp4pD8xl0lx1zoeZlF3Mh2L2Y)
Media that affected you or your acting by theatre_browser • last post Feb 3rd
So I want to create a chain where actors put plays, musicals, movies or tv shows that changed their views on acting or media. What about it affected you? I am curious and want some things to check out! I’ll go first: the musical falsettos (specifically the 2016 revival) really changed my view on stage interaction between actors and with the audience. They got the serious message across and made me cry while also being One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen and it had amazing performances from real Broadway legends. There is a pro shot that I recommend everyone check out!
Twitter love actors! by PRiNCE2iSM • last post Feb 3rd
Hello everyone! Looking to keep my Twitter feed full of actors and anything with the arts related. Feel free to follow me and I’ll follow back actors!! -@josegarciafilm
Artist Career help ;-; by starvingfortruthsand • last post Feb 3rd
I want to be an actor musician and writer and I feel very overwhelmed trying to pursue all of these but I feel guilty if I also don’t pursue all of these. I would say writing and music are more manageable bc I can create it and market it myself whereas acting is way more expensive and imo way harder bc you have to be able to act and book roles. I just feel like I’m going to crash and burn trying to do all of these. Idk if anyone has any advice or can relate to this but I am like internally freaking out and I feel like I can’t talk to anyone about it irl bc they’ll just tell me to quit one of the these or tell me I’m not actually interested in one of them. When it’s all I do all day in my free time when I’m not working is write music , work on my stories, try to learn more about marketing and gain more knowledge, take acting classes , look for roles, etc. it takes up so much time I sleep less and less. It’s probably going to impact my day job sooner or later. It reminds me of the saying those who chase multiple rabbits catch none. I just really like art and want it to be the biggest part of my life. So I was just wondering if anyone has any advice on organizing this mess. Or anything at all. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you
Frustrated with casting notices!! by closetfantasee • last post Feb 3rd
I have an agent but I also am part of all the casting Facebook groups in my area. I am half Asian. I see so many, SO MANY!!! breakdowns that ask for white actors specifically when it clearly has nothing to do with the role. I recently saw a short film casting where all five roles were described as “caucasian/white”. So I asked, “are you open to other ethnicities?” and they responded saying that ethnicity doesn’t matter at all and they just want a good actor. So why put a specific ethnicity in the breakdown? I understand that casting doesn’t truly know what they want - if they did, they would just hire that person off the bat. But it gets very difficult to navigate when I am trying to maximize my efforts and efficiently submit to things. There’s only so much time in a day and if I’m spending part of that 1. ignoring roles I could fit or 2. submitting for roles they won’t even look at me for, I’m wasting that time. Then I will see castings asking for a white/caucasian actor and I submit (I’m half white but casting never sees that, I get it) and have literally been told - sorry we are not looking for ethnic people for these roles, again when it has nothing to do with the role that I can perceive. I just submitted for a pilot with 13 lead/supporting characters - 9 were described as white, 2 as Hispanic, and 2 as black. I submitted for a role described as white and was told they were only using Asian actors for background roles. Okay. I’m just like.....how do I know when they *really* mean they want white people or they are flexible? Why can’t they just say that? I don’t want to waste my time or theirs but it’s literally impossible to tell. Unless it’s a period piece or a commentary on race, why do these notices specify white people only? It’s incredibly frustrating.
Getting into acting with a full schedule by Effective-Training • last post Feb 3rd
I wanna start acting young and now, but have to go to school for it and need to go to school for my backup plan 1st because it is more guaranteed than becoming a successful actor and with that. Graduation is taking too long to get here especially with all the prerequisites I have to take which are only allowing me to take a low amount of classes towards my major. About 1 or 2. And I'm too impatient to follow my plan and wait 4 years to graduate as I want to start acting young and now at age 19 about to be 20. I go to school in the mornings and work in the afternoons. How can I get into acting with a full schedule?
How to not accidently get into porn movie or something related to porn? by Ned2005 • last post Feb 3rd
Is it even common for an actor to somehow get tricked and get into porn accidently. If it's possible, then how to prevent this thing?
Hi what do actors do when looking for roles in acting? by legandofzelda • last post Feb 3rd
I'm a writer, working on writing first short, but have professional questions by Truthsirum • last post Feb 3rd
What's up? So i'm a writer, been writing lots of loose stuff, but i am finally trying to put together 5 different short films (in writing) now i dont know how to professionally write the character dialogue , i'm sorta just doing it like this:: / SCENE - John confronts his father -john walks up to the door, angrily knocking on it repetatively until jack opens with a worried look on his face John angrily: 'where is he? Where's clive? / Another question, when i want to search for people interested in acting, if i like their videoreel/or just their potential, how can i show them the character role i think they'd fit without giving away the whole story? Like when actors ask 'could you tell me more on the short' what exactly do i tell them via email? Can i get an example please, or is this acceptable? "I think you'd be a good fit for this character, his name is mike and its for a short film called 'whatever its called' he is a nerdy guy that suffers from anxiety severely, until reaching a sense of self worth midway in, here are some of his dialogues" (and i send 4??) And explain what the character will do? Random Examples: -fighting scenes -shower in bathroom -running outdoors in street
Anything specific to put on a background application... am I doing something wrong? by 6969scoresman • last post Feb 3rd
I know that there are never any guarantees to getting roles, common sense, but in the past month I’ve applied to probably over 20 roles and only had 1 callback. A good half of those roles matched my aesthetic pretty spot on, so I’m starting to wonder if I’m actually doing something wrong. On my applications I have semi-professional photos of me with how I currently look with long hair, but I also include a link to a video of me being a host and I look very different with short hair, I’m thinking maybe that’s the one that confuses casters but idk because it’s not like any of the roles required a certain hairstyle. I just recently changed my profile location away from my suburb, where I actually live, to Los Angeles, where I can easily commute to for gigs, I was thinking that advertising that I live 40 mins away could also have been hurting me. Is it the lack of experience that I have of being a background actor, and if so how would I gain that experience? However maybe the issue is just the amount of time it takes for callbacks. Anyone know what it usually is? I got a quick response for the music video I booked a few weeks ago, and they said they were shooting for this Sunday, so on Monday I emailed again to confirm it and I haven’t gotten a response. Is this normal? Let me know if you have questions for me too Anything helps, would love some insight, thanks in advance
LA/SD - Trade offer for free headshots by takethenight_off • last post Feb 3rd
Hi, I would love someone in front of the camera for some location scouting photos I need, and could offer some nice natural light headshots in exchange. Ideally someone with a flexible schedule, reasonably fit as the locations will take a short hike to reach, and adventurous because I would love to get some shots that involve a waterfall. Socially distanced. By no means an actor headshot but here is a recent moody artist portrait I shot of sculptor [Julian Voss Andreae](https://julianvossandreae.com/). Please PM me if interested! ​ https://preview.redd.it/5amp9my10bf61.jpg?width=859&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=418a41e90caa73bde56461c6539089ea3c37d611
I wrote a collection of original monologues for actors and actresses and it’s free today by nategolon • last post Feb 2nd
Hey there! After being in scene study class for years and seeing the same material over and over, I decided to write a collection of original modern monologues for actors and actresses. The Kindle version is free today and tomorrow! Please snag a free copy and I hope you find something that works for you. There are monologues for men and women of all ages. It was more a passion project than a money making venture. I just want thespians to find new material to use. Hope you enjoy! https://www.amazon.com/Original-Modern-Monologues-Actors-Actresses-ebook/dp/B00O35YSXI