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Do agents submit resumes/reels through actors access to casting directors? by chunkypenelope • last post Jan 9th
I know agents submit on breakdowns but this pulls info from your actors access profile right? I'm looking at an agent's website and they have all of their talent's actors access accounts linked but most seem outdated, would this be where their primary resume/reel is or is that on another profile. Just trying to see the level of talent/number of credits at said agency. TY!
Casting Type and Voice Don't Match by JustAnotherAnon2020 • last post Jan 9th
I don't know how i'm going to get any role that isn't hidden in the background. I am an aspiring theatre actress. The problem is that my appearance screams "little ingenue/sweet innocent girl next door" character, but my voice is very deep. My singing is deep, too - I can fairly easily sing as low as the highest male voice. How do I overcome this to get a role in any kind of musical? No directors like me because I sound too smoky/brassy/low but I also don't easily look like a "evil" character or a man (unless its a young boy; think Cherubino from the opera The Marriage of Figaro). I am absolutely tiny (5 ft) I love singing Phantom of the Opera songs, but not as Christine Daae, as the Phantom himself. Another example is sounding fine singing Curly's songs from Oklahoma, but I could never sing Laurie. Is there anything I can do? Learn to fake my tone of voice a la brittney spears? Change up my look?
Questions about MA/MFA. by GlitteringTarget0 • last post Jan 9th
I've been contemplating on getting an MA/MFA in acting/theatre next year (or whenever this covid situation gets better, the sooner the better), but I would like to know an inside opinion for this, since I'm going to be an international student. Is RADA great? Between RADA and Yale, which one should I go to? Which offers a more natural style of acting, in terms of what they taught? Which one will help me the most on connecting with the right people? Also if I already have the requirements to file an O-1B/Tier 5, should I just skip MA/MFA or should I just do it first, then launch my career abroad after I finish it, changing my visa from F1 to O1/Tier 4 to Tier 5? Thanks for the help, actors of Reddit. I wish you all the best in your journeys!
Chat with Abbs by abbey3009 • last post Jan 9th
Which actors/actresses inspire you? I'll start. I love Aubrey Plaza, Henry Cavill, and Tom Hiddleston. Amazing actors, amazing people. What about you?
Anyone ever heard of CGEM TALENT? by SabReale12 • last post Jan 9th
I found this MGMT on Instagram and they represent a lot of actors that are indeed booking, some with verified accounts even. But I’m not sure if they’re legit because they posted that they also represent tik tokers now, so...
Is finding work in production/film industry a good gateway for acting? by calloutpost • last post Jan 9th
Title of this post is a little confusing, I didn’t know exactly how to word it. Basically I graduated recently with a degree in Communications but have struggled to find work I won’t absolutely abhor (while potentially trying to pursue acting, I’m taking a class right now to get back into it). I realized that with as much as I love tv/film and storytelling/creative work, I could potentially mesh that with my degree to find work in the industry to make money and gain experience. At the same time, it would offer a behind the scenes, new perspective on how things are done and help me build up connections too (because connections are everything). Is this a good idea? Because I really need to work and I think I’d actually enjoy this kind of work (and am even applying to positions right now!), but also I am interested in acting and wonder if I could essentially help get myself into the industry by at least starting to work in it in other positions. Or would it be too difficult to break from non-acting/production type work to be seen as an actor too?
How much experience is needed to get into drama school? by purpledog3 • last post Jan 8th
I'm 15 years old and aspire to be an actor. My father is in the film business and wants me to attend drama school eventually, if I want to be an actor. Therefore I'm curious as to what one needs to do to prepare for drama school. I hate to say it, but taking classes would be tough, due to lack of time. I also live in Europe and don't get a chance to act much in school. I have however had some experience on stage in my former school from ages 7-12 in front of around 300 people , not all entailing acting, however this experience has made me comfortable on stage. Currently I'm reading books about acting( meisner, esper etc.) and plays. As to which schools I would like to attend, the schools are mainly in the United Kingdom. Therefore I would like to get advice from people who've had experience with drama school, especially in the uk. I'm also curious where everybody auditioned for and which ones they attended and what advice you could give me moving forward. Thank you!
Need a new mic by madajvar • last post Jan 8th
Hi guys. I've never done voice acting but it's been a lifetime wish to do it. Finally I wanna get serious and give it my best. At the moment, I only have a shitty Steelseries Arctis 3 mic so I'm looking into buying one. Since it's my first try in voice acting, and im also a student, I'm looking for the most budget friendly mic possible. I'm studying in Slovenia so mics like Fifine aren't really available here. I'm also going to go for a USB mic (I know yall hate that) but I just need something to get me started. So the microphones I've considered: Razer Seiren Mini - about 60 euro, Behringer C1U USB - 35 euro, Superlux E205UMKII - 54 euro, Lewitz C100USB-W - 55 euro. I'm looking for the most bang for buck. I'm going to start working soon (not as a voice actor), so I'm going to do voice acting as a hobby, but if I get any luck in it, or if I get better, I'm definitely going to invest more money into a microphone. I'm also probably going to try streaming sometime, so the microphone should be good enough for that too. If none of these are considerable, I can link the sites from where you can see which mics are available. Thank you in advance!
Great practical tips from a great actor by UncleRobbo • last post Jan 8th
Terms I dont understand by Natural_Midnight_836 • last post Jan 8th
Hi, can anyone explain what the following acting terms/words mean? I've heard them loads and dont quite get what they mean. SAG/non-SAG (is that a thing??) Union and non-union SAG-AFTRA and whats the actors guild? what does it do? are there any other terms i should know if i want to go into film/tv acting?
Just getting started and need advice on how to find jobs by Hallowedknight88 • last post Jan 8th
Hello Everyone, I'm just getting started as a voice actor, I have been in some things but nothing I would call serious, think parody's and support roles on YouTube videos. I am looking for some advice on how and where to find more jobs and opportunities.
can you become a successful actress if you are not beautiful? by pointyhamster • last post Jan 8th
hi, i’m 16 and looking to getting into acting. i’m looking for acting classes at the moment, but I am still learning about the industry. do you have a chance at being a successful actress if you are not a 9/10 in looks? most of the actresses you see in larger screen productions (which would be my preferred medium) are really good looking. i am not - i’d call myself around a 6 out of 10, so not exactly on the standard of most successful actresses. i don’t particularly want to be type cast as being an ugly girl, but is this unavoidable?
Should actor work as an extra?? by harveyspecter666 • last post Jan 8th
Want to act but can’t do nudity/intimate scenes by Curiouswanderer27 • last post Jan 8th
I want to become an actress really badly and I’m willing to take classes and practice my heart out. The only thing is, I’m religious and come from a religious family and I can’t do nudity or sex scenes. Is it possible for me to make it far with these restrictions?
Accent/Dialect Coach? by SabReale12 • last post Jan 8th
Hey guys. Anyone has a good recommendation of a coach for online one-on-one sessions? I’d love to know from foreign actors in the US because I want to work on the American accent.
Actor prospects who are held back by their teeth by painkilla_35 • last post Jan 8th
Hey people. Im a dentist from Turkey, just opened my own practice in the West Coast, doing mostly dental tourism. Have seen a couple posts here, especially young people who think their teeth is negatively effecting their chance of progressing in their careers. I need a couple people to do a photoshoot for my advertisement, and the new virus and lockdown in UK prevented my plan A from happening. So my offer is, I will give someone a smile makeover(veneers or crowns, implants, whatever needed) who is willing to cover their expenses (flights, hotel, and lab costs). For a photoshoot. Just the face will be seen, nothing else. Everyone is welcomed to shoot me a DM. I dont discriminate any race, religion or gender. Have a nice one.
UK Drama Schools During Covid by NannyInHeels • last post Jan 8th
Any actors currently attending UK drama schools? How has covid impacted the classroom setting? I'm currently applying to UK Master's programs in acting overseas in the UK but I'm questioning whether the pandemic has negatively impacted the drama school setting. I live in Chicago btw. I doubt things will be back to normal by this fall. I've always wanted to train over there in classical acting. Any thoughts would be appreciated.