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I’m a young adult actor in college and I’ve met with several agents and managers. Some have told me I’m not ready, whereas others have told me I have a great personality. Is a mixed reception normal? by gerwfq • last post Jan 5th
I remember my first agent meeting, she told me, “It’s very clear that you need more training.” Fast forward to the last few weeks, I signed with two different great agents, one in LA and one in NYC. I just met with a manager for representation over Zoom and she said, “You need to be more dynamic when you talk, more zest. I notice you look up when you talk; look at me when you talk.” I’ve never really had anyone take issue with me looking up when talking. I bring this up to say, is it normal to have a mixed reception from people, like agents and managers?
LA Actors Who Have Taken Virtual Classes During Pandemic - Question by CaliforniaStoked • last post Jan 5th
Hello! I wanted to hear from the LA actors who have taken virtual classes with all this Covid craziness going on. How has your experience been? I’m conflicted. First off, I hate that virtual classes are the same cost as in person classes. I feel like half of the learning experience is getting to do it in person and interacting with other actors. And I don’t feel like you get that through zoom. Also, Virtual classes aren’t super ideal for me, because I have dogs and my condo isn’t always the quietest, therefore they bark. But I feel like I’m stuck with no other options. But on the other hand, I know in person classes aren’t a thing that’s happening now and I feel like I’m wasting time sitting around waiting for in person classes to open back up. I really want to be proactive. Has anyone in LA taken virtual classes and feel like they are worth the sometimes high price tag? Who did you train with? What was your experience like? I’m looking at all sort of classes. General acting classes, commercial, and classes run by casting directors. I’m trying to stay away from self tape classes, because I already have a good system for my self tapes. Would love some recommendations. Thank you!
Agent/Management Questions by celestialonearth • last post Jan 5th
How do you know if an agent or a management is legit? I know there can be lots of scammers roaming around the industry especially for young and starting actors. I’ve been in the industry since I was 15 and was affiliated with multiple guilds that help get to auditions, I’m 22 now and I currently don’t have an agent in where I’m currently based. I’m looking forward to move to LA(due to work opportunities) and pursue acting besides my full-time job. And I heard from some LA actors that it’s hard to find casting calls w/o an agent to help you. Though subscription to AA, Casting Networks, Casting Frontier, and Backstage is a thing in LA, I have very least idea on how these work
Agency options by Natural_Midnight_836 • last post Jan 5th
So i'm looking at some agencies (most of them are child/teen agencies because im 16f, and they're not huge ones) and was hoping for some advice. A few of them don't require a video reel, but a monologue instead. Should I apply for these ones even if I don't have much experience in film? (I'm hoping to get more and I've submitted some auditions). I have plenty of experience in theatre and acting in general, just haven't been on a professional film set yet. There's also one that says they are happy/like to work with both experienced and inexperienced actors to 'help them grow' in the industry. Should I apply? Is this a good idea? I think most of them have some credits on amazon, bbc, etc. I'm looking to get some good roles eventually to build up my career. Any help/advice would be appreciated :)
BA and BFA acting major! by Ambitious_boy1_2_3 • last post Jan 5th
I am an international student who is trying to apply to US for my undergrad studies. I also posted sometime back about related topic. I am very passionate about films and acting. I wanna make my life in it. I am willing to struggle in Hollywood. But being an international student, i have some restrictions and have to double major. I am thinking of double majoring with BFA in acting and BBA! Is this combo possible? And if not i am considering BA in acting and BBA double major! I really need help! Please do answer some of these following questions of mine! 1. How much skill would you develop with a BA in acting degree as an aspiring actor in compared to BFA? 2. How will the opportunities be for me after i graduate BA in acting being well groomed as an actor? 3. How will be the combination of BA in acting and BBA as double major, where BBA is what i am doing to support my living, helping me earn till i make it as an actor? 4. Is double major in BFA in acting and BBA possible? 5. Will it make huge differences if have to go with BA in acting instead of a BFA? (My ultimate goal is to be an actor for life! But due to restrictions i need to do a double major. What do you guys suggest? Please do help guys!) Thank you in advance for any suggestions and comments. I really appreciate it.
Places for acting by Mental_Scientist7782 • last post Jan 5th
Hi there a lot of good actors and movies are in America is that the best place to go for acting or getting into good movies or should you just start in other countries like Ireland
Anyone familiar with the industry in Spain? by SabReale12 • last post Jan 4th
I’d like to know for actors how it is terms of diversity, if there are many great agencies with US connections, if there are a lot of productions happening every year and if they are welcoming to Latino actors from SA.
How do bad actors get an agent? by HABBOwasCOOLbefore • last post Jan 4th
Do you have to be in LA or New York to become an actor? by culosisdtoober • last post Jan 4th
I live in Miami, and I was wondering if it's necessary to be in one of the two cities mentioned to have a successful career. Would I be able to do well in Miami?
I kinda have a dream to be an actor but I have a monotone voice and an unattractive face by Particular-Mess4756 • last post Jan 4th
I always loved acting, and directing but I am the complete opposite of an ideal actor. Also I am young and don’t live near any large companies
How can I accept that my dream of being a frequently working actor won't come true? by Inevitable_Bat_4679 • last post Jan 4th
I'm 28/f and am UK based, I only speak English and I'm just an average looking white girl. I'm ok at acting but I'm not amazing. I have confidence and anxiety issues and have burnt a lot of bridges in the industry in the past. I've been on a break from acting since late 2018 but for a six year period 2012-2018 had quite a few opportunities and even managed to book professional screen work, but fucked it all up because of my anxiety and poor interpersonal skills. I was always hardworking, punctual, etc - but always tripped myself up over my anxiety, insecurities and the way I come across in email and in person. I've met countless agents over the years, including very big ones, have been initially rejected by most of them and have been dropped 3 times by the fairly prestigious ones who did take me on. Casting directors and agents have an acute memory of people they've seen and met and my issue is that I was exposed to such people before I was at the right level with acting - I lacked skill, technique, and ability to manage my nerves. I was bad at accents and accessing deep emotion in high pressure situations. I started the game in 2012 while I was still at university, doing short films and fringe plays I found online and had a few professional auditions. At the time I had only done drama at school (pre-18) but over the next six years I took a lot of classes. From about 2015-2018 I was properly in the game (had agents, few jobs, fairly regular auditions). I have no formal training and I think at 28 it's too late to do a three year course somewhere, and I've always been told that masters courses aren't respected and are a money making thing (also covid has suspended many). When I was working I couldn't really "learn on the job" because I never got theatre work and only ever booked small supporting screen roles with a few shoot days here and there, and was always super anxious and insecure which prevented me giving good performances. I feel deeply ashamed of all my screen performances, previous audition performances and my appearances on stage in unpaid theatre stuff that directors and casting directors have attended. At the age of 28, after so many failures and bad auditions/meetings/awkward email exchanges, I just don't think I'll be able to successfully get back into it as people will remember me as that untalented weirdo from a few years back with a tainted history. If I was going to attempt to get back into the industry I would have to start using a new name, get facial surgery, dye my hair, remove all previous credits, etc etc. This is just insane, right? I mean I should just accept that the game is over, right? I've been in this limbo for 2 years now, feeling like I want to act but feeling unable to get back in the game. My initial idea was to go to RADA for 3 years. The last agent I had from 2018 told me to audition, so I did and got onto the waiting list. After I was dropped I tried again in 2019 and then again in 2020 and was rejected straight away (not even getting recalls). I feel like I've lost whatever spark I had when I auditioned in 2018, or maybe RADA were just impressed with the fact I had a good agent and had booked some jobs back then as it was written on my form. Or it was likely just a fluke. The agent I had in 2018 told me to adopt an 'urban/street' vibe in how I present myself generally in the industry to stand out from other 18-25 white girls which I adopted at my 2018 RADA audition so maybe that also could have been why they were interested. I did a self tape this year and haven't heard back yet but it wasn't very good so I doubt I'll get a recall. My idea of a successful career is spending at least 100 days of the year working on fairly decent, uncompromising speaking roles on paid jobs. My aim has never been to move to the USA or become a big celebrity, I have always just wanted to be a busy, well liked, respected British actress who can get public transport without being harassed. I would love a career like Patsy Ferran or someone like that, someone who isn't famous but is busy and well respected. That's the aim and I would have wanted to get there in the timeframe I was in the industry for. Anyway I don't believe that I will ever be able to achieve what I want, and I am so depressed without having acting in my life, without being an actor. I can't just do it as a hobby because I get obsessed and want to make it everything. I need to move on and let go of this dream but I just can't. I feel that at my age it's too late to start fresh as the industry is so ageist towards women starting out in the industry - I'd never be able to get a decent agent or regular auditions. I really need to be free of wanting to act but I just can't shake the dream, I think about it every day and cry about it all the time. Please can someone offer some advice, sorry I know this post is very long.
about student films or indipendent films (not big bois, just amateurs, after grad students, low budget) by mosenco • last post Jan 4th
As i said in the title, in this category, is it ok to have inexperienced actors or usually they prefer always to have someone who already good at acting?
Monologues For Teens by maribugg • last post Jan 4th
Hi! I’m a 13 year old actress and I’m looking for some teen movie/tv monologue recommendations. I do a monthly film acting class where I do a scene and a monologue. I’ve previously done monologues from The Fault in Our Stars, Glee, Booksmart, The Haunting of Bly Manor, and many others. If someone could give me some good tv and film monologues or even some sites that would be great! Monologues are just so hard to find! Thank you!
"Why Actors Need Monologues" by glennenglishnyc • last post Jan 4th
My latest on why actors need monologues and how to prepare them. https://www.12stepmethod.com/post/why-actors-need-monologues
looking for a monologue for a female 30 - 40 actress by yabbadabadu • last post Jan 4th
Hi, there I'm looking for a 2- 3 minute monologue for my wife who needs one for her acting class. She plays mid-thirties. Looking for monologues from very modern plays or current screenplays. Thanks
Balancing acting and personal life by danikabananika • last post Jan 4th
Apologies if this post isn’t right for this sub but I’m curious, are there any actors who have significant others in another city after they made the move to LA/NYC/Vancouver/Toronto? What are your plans for the future? How is it going? I fell in love with someone from my hometown and while I can actually act there and all of my friends and family are there, I really love Vancouver and I feel like I’m just getting started.
Hello everyone, I’m new here and I have a quick question by Actor_boy1745 • last post Jan 4th
I was reached out to by someone that I talked to briefly on Facebook, and they said they need extras for a film that he is in. So far he has told me nothing about the film, and told me he will tell me a few days prior about all the details. There seems to be no obligation to sign a contract, and I was wondering if this seems not legit or legit in actors eyes. I also have to add that I’m 16 and not very experienced yet
Getting an O1 w/o Previous Credits? by nancysong74 • last post Jan 4th
I am a Canadian actress who's just starting out and I'd like to know why actors w/o previous credits could get an O1 visa. Recently, I've watched shows filmed in the US that feature non-US, rookie actors. Ex. Maitreyi from 'Never Have I Ever' and Iman Vellani for 'Ms.Marvel'. Both actresses are Canadian, playing lead roles, their first professional acting gigs. So, I was wondering if there is an exception? Instead of having to prove your 'excellence' in your field, is it possible to have someone or a big studio like marvel, to write letter of recomendation or something? Does that also mean, that agents could submit us for big roles shooting in the US?
Can Agents Submit Multiple Clients for One Role? by nancysong74 • last post Jan 4th
I'm starting out and looking for an agent. I'm doing my research on each agent's roster using IMDB Pro. My question is, is it possible for an agent to submit multiple clients to one role? If the answer is yes, could casting request audition from two or more clients under the same agent? In other words, could 2 actors under the same agent fight for the same role? I'm asking because I'd like to submit for an agent. I am BIPOC and the agent doesn't have a client of my race. However she has 3 other rookie actresses within the same age range as me. I suppose, if there's an 'open ethnicity' role, she could submit all three of us? Are those 3 other actresses my competition at all?
Is Pantheon Talent legitimate, seeing as they willfully hired a convicted scammer after he was charged with scamming kids and their parents, talent agent Nick Roses? Would you sign with the agency? by Normal_Pizza_4437 • last post Jan 4th
I'm looking for advice. I'm torn because, outside of this, the agency has a very good reputation, is in top 500 companies on IMDb, and has many working and successful current actor clients. I'm in talks with Nick Roses and Pantheon Talent in general for representation as an actor. The thing is, Roses was charged with scamming clients when he was 21 years old, almost a decade ago in 2011, after years of working in the industry beginning when he was a teen himself. What do you personally think? Links: [https://deadline.com/2011/07/talent-manager-nick-roses-sentenced-for-unlawful-advance-fee-service-putting-minors-at-risk-151777/](https://deadline.com/2011/07/talent-manager-nick-roses-sentenced-for-unlawful-advance-fee-service-putting-minors-at-risk-151777/) [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2012/03/baby-agent-201203](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2012/03/baby-agent-201203) [https://deadline.com/2011/04/the-fascinating-rise-fall-of-nick-roses-the-wunderkind-l-a-manager-facing-jail-121382/](https://deadline.com/2011/04/the-fascinating-rise-fall-of-nick-roses-the-wunderkind-l-a-manager-facing-jail-121382/)