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Drama Club- Volunteers needed by anonymous310506 • last post Jan 31st
Hello everybody, I want to start a drama club wherein we can make short films and upload them to YouTube. I need 2-3 actors, a writer, a music composer and an editor. I plan on starting the club in little more than a month's time (tentatively 8th March). You will be required to dedicate not more than 2-3 hours per week. If you are interested, please contact me personally and send me some of your work!! Thanks. PS- I am 14F, this drama club is mostly for teens and tweens pursuing filmmaking and acting as a hobby (If you are older and still wish to participate, you can contact me but it'll be a lil weird lmao)
advice by Vindvi • last post Jan 31st
​ i'm 16 and im very interested in acting, i have 0 experience and i dont know where to start. i feel like it's too late since so many ppl start theater class when they're young, what should i do? on top of all that i live in sweden, what are my odds of actually making it? i feel like the first step of becoming a successful actor is being born in the U.S. the only thing that i think will benefit me here is the school i was in from 4th grade to 9th grade was an international school and we basically spoke english every day and all day, resulting in me knowing more english than the average swede.
Angeleno Attitudes Towards Actors (Should read if you are planning to move to Los Angeles) by onionsandradishes • last post Jan 31st
Yesterday, on the Ask Los Angeles subreddit, I asked about how different people in Los Angeles feel when they find out their neighbor, tenant, employee, coworker, casual acquaintance, love interest, etc. is an actor and why. Boy did I get a lot more responses than expected. If Angeleno redditors are anything like a representative sample, the most common sentiment is that nobody cares. However, that was usually followed up by actors being thought of as naïve and narcissistic Midwest 10s/L.A. 4s who are just trying to “make it big,” always broke, and terrible to date. Only a small minority had anything positive to say. This is why we need a thick skin or to grow one fast: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskLosAngeles/comments/l8o00o/angelino_attitudes_towards_actors/ Two of my favorite quotes and exchanges from it all: >"But enough about my audition! How was *your* day?" Said no aspiring actor ever. Unless reading from a script. >95% of SAG members make less than $25k/year acting. That’s people who made it in the guild! >whats sag? >It's when your face gets old and no one wants to hire you any longer. I guess it’s good to understand these things going in! lol
Overcoming emotional block by izixpizi • last post Jan 31st
(TL;TR) looking for advice from experienced actors how to overcome emotional numbness in harder scenes. Hi there! I’m just starting out learning acting (second year in acting school), and wanted to hear from people with experience. For context, I am 16 years old. The problem is that although I’m a very emotional girl, and I can deeply sympathize with the character, I cannot show negative emotional states on the surface (more specific deep frustration, grief, agony...). I’m not talking about crying and all those tricks, I mean literally as in any body language at all. I try to move myself to feel these things, and then it just sink into this huge weight that block me up. I become numb, or so weighed down I get stuck in the monologue mood for hours. I should note this only happen in situations that require more extreme form of these emotions. Part of the reasons I decided to attend this school is to learn how to get over this, but unfortunately it doesn’t seem to help. I’m seeing a psychologist for the last couple of years, but again i cannot find the clue to this problem. Anyone else who experienced this, what did you do to overcome this? (Not the specific actions, after all each one is different in this sense- but more generally where did you reach out).
I have a workshop with some NY actors over zoom today and I need to prepare some questions to ask them. I have no idea what to ask! by nukedbrain • last post Jan 31st
I would appreciate some good questions to ask them. This is a workshop for the play we're doing in uni.
Who thinks perdita weeks is actually a good actress? by bravebushido22 • last post Jan 30th
POLL: Would you prefer group acting classes or smaller / private sessions? by ImaginaryElephant_34 • last post Jan 30th
Hi everyone. I'm looking to get some feedback from the community. I've heard from several actors in my town that they would prefer working privately or in a small sessions with just their scene partner rather than attending full group classes, but the cost is an obstacle. If it were as affordable as group classes, how many of you would prefer regularly attending private or small group coaching instead? (Also, if you reply, I'd love to know your experience level in the comments). Thanks for taking the time! [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/l8osbu)
soma help by vndushdonig • last post Jan 30th
hi actors help a kid here out, where i can learn acting basics for free just be needing :))
It’s like becoming an actor/artist/etc. puts a target on your back. by deanu- • last post Jan 30th
I posted some headshots through imgur so I could use the link and share it in this group since there’s no other way to share pictures. My pictures had -12 downvotes and some really rude comments about my appearance. It really broke me down for a few minutes. I’m just starting out and is this how it’s like? I’m not the most conventionally attractive woman and I also don’t think I’m ugly, but comments like that really twist your mind up. Maybe it’ll help me become resilient to judgment but wow I feel like being in the entertainment industry really draws a lot of attention, both positive and negative. Not sure which more of. AND I just want any other people to know I don’t judge any of your posts, especially if they are pictures or videos. That’s an extremely vulnerable thing to do and I am here to support you!!! (So please do the same for others.)
[IMPRESSION] Smeagol/gollum impression - critique welcome! by CupOfBean • last post Jan 30th
Hey guys, r/wallstreetbets recently asked for voice talent and even though I'm not a voice actor (at all), I wanted to hop in the fun. I did this voice impression real quick here: https://whyp.it/t/wsb-audition-crappysmeagolgollum-13948 I don't think anybody saw it on that subreddit lmao but I figured if anyone was to enjoy it/give real feedback, it would be u experts. Once again, I'm just someone who enjoys doing voices as party tricks. Not a voice actor (but would love to start somewhere haha) All critique welcome as I def can improve!!
Volunteer Actors needed by SlapMyCHOP • last post Jan 30th
I am a 2nd year law student in Canada and we are practicing for our moot competition. We need volunteer witnesses to be questioned on the stand. We obviously can't pay anything because we are just prepping for our competition but it would be great to get some real actors who can bring character to the people we are questioning. Our trials run every monday and friday. You will get a booklet of your character's background that encompass everything your character is supposed to know. You are able to make things up if it is within the spirit of the problem (which should be great for you guys because you know character acting well). There will be a brief meeting before your trial where your lawyer preps you on what questions they will ask and you can ask them any questions you have. If anyone is interested in doing this, reply and I will DM you my google sheet so you can sign up. Thanks so much everyone.
Are there good sites like Actors Access but specifically for VA? by justsomethrowawayacc • last post Jan 30th
Coming from an on-camera background, I notice there are tons of self-submit sites like AA, Casting Networks, etc. that you can find a lot of projects on and submit daily, but I haven’t been able to find sites like this for voice acting specifically except P2P sites. Are these the only option? I’ve heard very mixed things about P2P so I’ve stayed away from them so far.
Acting as a means to get into directing by CosmicM007 • last post Jan 29th
I am a total beginner who is interested in getting into the film industry as a director. I enjoyed acting for the short time I did it at school over 10 years ago, and although to be the star of the film is not something I aspire to or desire, I am planning to try it for enjoyment. At the same time for my dream movies I have in mind, at least in making some shorts I'd love to star in it. To clarify though, directing and making the films that excite me is my goal, and acting is something I'd just like to try for fun seeing as enjoyed it so many years ago. My question is, given how hard it is to make it in the industry, does also training and working as an actor give me more chances of breaking into the industry, as if I happen to have a talent for acting I could use it to get in, make connections, and move forward? Or is this a case of choosing and sticking with your specialty and what you really want to do? I have a tendency to want to do it all, but have learnt the value of focusing on one or few things. Any responses appreciated. I also don't know if this is the best place to ask, there doesn't seem to be a proper directing sub.
Benefits of becoming union? by theatre_browser • last post Jan 29th
Ok so I’m currently a non union actress specifically Interested in stage/ musical theatre acting. I am living in Canada but am seriously considering moving to New York in a couple years time. I am not sure if I want to make a commitment to union or an agent right now but i am struggling to find auditions (especially in COVID times) what benefits do you think I would reap from joining union and what are the drawbacks? I want to get all sides of the story and the union websites are really wordy so I don’t always understand all the strings attached. Thanks in advance for the help!
Should I move to LA in 5-8 years? by Bluegunshot1022 • last post Jan 29th
Background: I am 17, wanted to be a voice actor for a while. Just now pursuing my dream. I know the equipment I will be getting this summer. I want to get really good equipment at the beginning so I can get a somewhat head start, all I would need is experience. Equipment: Laptop: M1 Macbook Air (2020). Dead silent laptop bc it has no fan, and it’s insanely powerful. Mic: Lct 440 Pure. I have a reallyyyy deep voice so this is the best offer for me. Audio interface: Motu m2. Heard it was really good, probably the weaker end of my equipment, not sure. Editing software: Audacity and Rx8 Elements. Both are really good. Plans for the Future: Once I get my equipment I will practice with it for a week or 2. Then I will start looking for non paid work. Will do that for a few months, then create my first (unprofessional) demo reel. With that demo reel, I will start auditioning for small paid work. For the next 4-7 years I will save up from that and a normal job, and most likely move to LA, where I will find a good place, and try to find a studio to help make a professional demo reel, then find an agency. With that $50,000 I will have enough to live there for a year, and able to afford any classes or coaching I will need. Conclusion: What I need to know is, will it be worth it? I asked on another LA based subreddit but almost everyone said no. I want to know from a voice actors perspective, wether they are just like me, or they’re a professional, I just need guidance.
Do I Have A Nice Voice? Would I Be A Good Voice Actor? by Acrobatic_Resolve_96 • last post Jan 29th
Have you self produced scenes for you reel? Give me a step by step? by futurebro • last post Jan 29th
I was inspired by Audrey Helps Actors to film a scene for my reel on my own, instead of paying a company for it. But I'm wondering what all I will need from a filmmaking perspective? I have a script. I have the actors. I have an iphone 11 and a couple softboxes for lights, but thats it. Is an Iphone good enough or can I rent a camera? How about sound? I expect to be spending several hundred dollars on this, but Im just not sure of what exactly I need to do to make this work.
I just registered for my first acting class! by TimeDoesNotTell • last post Jan 29th
I'm 16F, and I live in a very small town. I'm in a theater class through my school, and I pretty much convinced myself that I would never amount to anything due to no opportunities, no training, and moving to LA (or another area where actors typically go) with no money and no experience can sometimes lead to bad situations. Well, I've decided I'm not going to be like that anymore. Just because I didn't start when I was 8 years old doesn't mean I can't be an actress too. It's 10 weeks long, 1 class each week. I'm very excited to get started.
College or not? by One_Top4485 • last post Jan 29th
Hey! I’m an actor from Seattle trying to get my foot in the door and I’m just about to graduate high school. From where I’m at now, it looks like I got two options: go for an acting BA at a college out east in the desert or spend that time and money taking classes and building up a resume in the city before I move to Los Angeles or Albuquerque (hopefully within the next few years or so). Sorry if the text above isn’t super-clear haha, I’m just kind of throwing my thoughts out there. Any conversation is appreciated!!