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Beginning Actor trying to find auditions without breaking the bank by Sherry Blackwell • last post Apr 24th
Hi, I'm Sherry Blackwell and I want to be an actor. I had this dream since I was a kid and told my mom at 21 that I wanted to attend an acting school in NYC. She was dead set against it; me being the good kid I was I obeyed and decided to study film/tv production instead. I'm glad I did study film because I also love to write and have directed some short films as well. However, that's not quite working as of yet. I started this journey at 27 and now I'm 46 and just realizing that my biggest dream was to be in front of the camera, not behind it. I've looked on Backstage, etc. but a lot of these sites want you to pay $$$$. Does anyone know of casting call websites that are free?
Hiring Voice Actors Remotely - To Zoom or not to Zoom by Avenger_Porcelain • last post Apr 24th
So I'm created a new audio drama podcast where I'll be voicing one of the characters, but the other actors will be recording remote. This is my first foray into such a large production, and the first time I'm in a directorial role. I've heard different things on if I should have a Zoom call with the actors or if I should continue to communicate through text and email. I've been able to get the idea across of how I want the characters to sound, but I can always do a full read to hammer it home. My question is should I do a Zoom call to talk with them as emails are super formal? I'm unsure of what a Zoom call would entail when I can more accurately write my thoughts down, but maybe I'm coming at this from the wrong way. Would you prefer if a director had a call with you or because it's remote it doesn't matter as much?
Professional Name Conflicts by db_333 • last post Apr 24th
Hi all, When I started acting in the UK, I had to change to a stage name in order to join Spotlight (similar to Actor's Access in the UK, but they have a name check). I did so, and have continued using that stage name after I moved to the US. Now living in the US, I am trying to join Equity but am told my stage name is not available, however my legal name (which I would like to use) is. My question is about how this intersects with other unions. What happens if, down the line, I want to join SAG-AFTRA, WGA, SDC etc, and they have someone registered with my legal name that I've been using through Equity? Whatever name I pick now I really want to make sure I don't have to change again or don't want to have to use a different name for stage vs screen etc. Luckily since I don't live in the UK anymore I don't need to worry about the Spotlight conflict, but if that were just another union I wanted to still be a part of I would already be having this issue. Does anyone have any advice? Or should I just use the name I want with Equity and cross that bridge if it's an issue in the future with another union?
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First acting job, acting for free normal? by cremebeige • last post Apr 24th
This is my first time ever being in a situation about acting, so I have literally NO knowledge beforehand and am a bit unsure about this. Recently a friend or more acquaintance of mine randomly asked me if I would like to take part in the casting of his film. I was a bit surprised, since I knew he studies something with writing in a totally different field, but one of his friends studies film production and they got together. The meet-up was yesterday, but since I was sick my friend gave me all the information, general stuff (a lot of boring general things, but this is germany) that you have to sign as well as a bit of the story and the characters and that the casting would be during the evening and night in the weekends of May and that filming would start in June. The note about the general things gave me kind of weird vibes, saying that "of course there will be drinks and bread at the set, nobody will starve" or "the gas costs for your cars will probably be paid" and "we demand new clothes for the movie, but it is likely this will be paid too". It reminded me of some work memes, because...isn't this the bare minimum that we have food at the set? Long story short, I asked my friend a bit concerned what the pay-off was, but I already felt like with their wording in the first few sentences ("You hereby understand that this is a rare opportunity and it can boost you for the future, our little project, so please take it seriously" etc etc) that him and his friend feel like "Exposure is enough". Like I said, I asked him politely about it. Acting is a lot of work. I do content creation, singing and voice acting and it takes a lot of my time since I do it full-time. Additionally, my mother and a friend of mine used to act in the background for films and commercial and even if it was just a small job, they got a bit of money. He politely told me "This is our new start-up and we have to pay so much. The locations, food, gas, people for the make-up etc. We do have a mid 4 digit money available somewhere for a 60 minute 4k film, but this is all done voluntarily. If it does end up making money after we send it away and it does gain traction, as far as I know we legally have to pay the actors. But for now, no. You do not get any money but you do not lose anything and get a big oppurtunity through us." I do not really know what to do. On top of it, they also want to make their own music due to copyright and wanted me to sing the OST - for free as well. A lot of people were at the meeting and some of them even studied acting, so despite him giving me compliments about my experience and his director personally saying he'd like to meet me, I do not think I'd get one of the 3 female roles available, but I do not know if I should really do all of it for free and work hard during the night and evening for possible months...It just threw me off how they both make it sound like "This is such a big possible opportunity" kind of like when influencers pay in exposure. My friend and family are really excited, since I always kind of eyed acting but sticked to my voice being my best asset. They tell me I should do it and the next meet up and casting is next week. I thought I could seek some advice on here. I am sure I could definitely not sway them in anyway and I also do not want to make my friend angry, since he literally gave me some tips for the auditing and it seems like he really wants me in his movie.
I feel that I cannot act as I would like in my play by viniseao • last post Apr 24th
I will give you a brief overview of my situation. I'm 17. I have always been a boy with interpretive interest. I have always loved acting on any occasion, impersonating, making people laugh, etc. Last year I did my first theater workshop in Barcelona, and it was a success for me, basically I shined and I did great. I received compliments from teachers and friends' parents, my """"talent"""" took me by surprise. This year I have started to do theater in a more famous place, and although I have much less role than in the last play I did, I feel that I cannot develop well, I don't feel comfortable in practice with the rest of my classmates... I feel like I don't fit the character well, or what I'm doing gives me a bit of "cringe", like everyone sees me and doesn't take me seriously (they're not the same classmates I had in last year's workshop and they have never seen me act "well"). The teacher is a very good person but I myself put some pressure on myself and I feel that everyone is looking at me. I am absolutely obsessed with acting. I can't watch movies the same as before, I just look at how the actors do it. It is a moment in my life where I like so many things, I don't know what to study, but I am obsessed with the life that actors have. I wan't to be that, I wan't to be like them. I love the concept, I am passionate about interpreting characters, different realities. I would really love to dedicate myself to this, go to the United States... But I remember that at 17 I have not done any important work, like Timothee Chalamet at my age or other renowned young actors, and to top it off in this one, which is simple , I'm not doing well, and there are only 4 practice sessions left and I still don't know the script. I just feel like I could do much more that what Im doing, showing and expressing right now. It would be nice to hear the experience from other actors. Thank you a lot for reading.
Your views on the hostility between film and theater actors? by Ghost_Posting • last post Apr 24th
Do y’all notice this? A lot of film only actors thinking they are better then theater actors? It’s the weirdest thing ever.
The Green Agency legit ? by WaWaWeeWeen • last post Apr 24th
The Green Agency posted on Instagram that they were seeking submissions for actors/models; I reached out and submitted my website/reels/h&r and they got back to me just now with an invitation to what seems like an onboarding Zoom call. While I am very excited about the prospect of being represented, I can't help but feel a little skeptical about the phrasing of the email: *"We are having a ZOOM MEETING on \[day\]* *where we will review what we will need from you for representation. This will include photos, digitals, social media handles and other important information. We will also be sending you on-boarding information and a contract.* *You MUST attend the ZOOM meeting. The call will take about 45 minutes and we will send a call recap afterwards with important details as far as next steps and what we’ll need from your end in order to move forward."* Am I crazy for finding this sketchy? I only submitted my stuff and now I'm attending an onboarding meeting? I don't feel comfortable signing a contract this quickly, and I feel like the speed of which this offer came is a bit alarming. Does anyone have experience with The Green Agency? Or know of any fellow actors who have? Any insight is much appreciated!!
Do actors still need to be vaccinated? Serious question by rezzy3mil • last post Apr 24th
I know this may upset some people but I am unvaccinated and looking to audition for roles but I am unsure if it is pointless, do I need to be vaccinated for most major roles in NY and CA?
Reality TV by theonejetneo • last post Apr 24th
In your opinion does reality TV like the different love shows help or hurt someone trying to be a serious actor?
PAID OFFER - Looking for Female VA for a Short 2D Animation by EmmaSawyerArt • last post Apr 24th
​ [Animation Sample](https://i.redd.it/1g4cv1hypxva1.gif) I'm currently looking to expand some of the animated work in my portfolio. Looking for a female voice actress for 3 lines of dialogue. Ideally someone mid 20s with an ethereal voice presentation. Attached is a section of the animated shot and character the voice work would be for. $10.00 USD starting. DM with any interest and work samples! May request more work in the future if this small project goes well. I can be more easily contacted on Instagram at: emmasawyerart
How to get better at casting? by rinrinchi • last post Apr 24th
I, and my classes, consider myself a decent enough actor to book. Problem is I went to three auditions and quickly realized I suck at auditioning. I figured out my plan, remembered my lines, but when I'm in front of the directors either stiff as cardboard or forgetting parts of the sides. I was always so confident during preparation but that confident is gone with the wind as soon as I start acting which is too late to double back. What's your trick for getting over the nerve?
How can I overcome this personal limitation as an actor? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Apr 24th
I’ve recently thought about and discovered that I am consciously afraid of pain. My own pain, other people’s pain, and the pain of characters, which ties into acting. My personal pain makes me feel shame, weak, helpless, alone and broken. I feel like learning about and absorbing other people’s pain is just more of a burden on me, who is trying to escape and deal with my own pain, which feels more than enough. This makes me afraid of bringing the pain of a character I’m playing to life. I can’t imagine bringing to life and feeling pain of Hamlet, King Lear, Oedipus Rex, or other compelling, tragic characters during the preparation and process of working on a role. Nobody likes to feel pain, me included. But I know it’s our jobs as actors to do so. I’m afraid of facing and connecting with my own pain and / or vividly imagining the pain of the role I’m working on to really connect with and experience the role I’m in. How can I overcome this fear and learn to embrace pain (not just my own, but the pain of others and the character I’m playing) to enhance my abilities as an actor? Thanks everyone
Voice actors needed for a comedy point and click game by guga2112 • last post Apr 24th
We're looking for voice actor for our upcoming comedy point and click game, The Will of Arthur Flabbington. You can find details about the game, rates and terms here [https://www.gugames.eu/2023/04/25/voice-actors-needed/](https://www.gugames.eu/2023/04/25/voice-actors-needed/)
GBR or CND for acting? by PandabearPB12 • last post Apr 23rd
Hello! I have British and Canadian citizenship. I currently live in Vancouver, Canada but have been contemplating moving to London, UK. Any actors who live in either of those locations and can provide insight on what country would be better to learn the craft, book gigs, gain success? Appreciate your insight!
Got lucky I guess by HotLettuce5381 • last post Apr 23rd
So a few weeks back I got casted in a play called on strivers row apparently they had been working on the play for 6 months and some of the cast left and i filled in. It was funny how i got the part as ive always wanted to be an actor and got one of the main roles. My castmates were impressed i learned the script in two weeks and we finished showings this past sunday. Im currently a sophomore in college as a criminal justice major and always wanted to act but never had the chance to show it. Now im left with this feeling of you did great but i want more to do and to be. the head of the Department also asked if i could double major.my castmates all said i did well and grew in the short time but now i feel kind of lost. Any help or advice would be appreciated.
What voice actor crushed a role so hard that nobody else will be able to live up to it? by Commercial-Mix-2633 • last post Apr 23rd
Non-union - Auditions? by checkerchickens • last post Apr 23rd
I had Backstage and paid for that subscription for a while but everything posted on there now seems to be a little fishy. Maybe I’m just setting it too specific, I don’t know. I use Actors Access a lot but was curious to know if anyone uses IMDBPro or another casting site for TV/Film or theater. I’m non-Union and not represented (literally haven’t booked a paid job yet) so I’m trying to figure out what sites are worth my time and energy, and if I’m missing some good ones I’ll add them to my list! Thanks!
Can sag actors do community theater? by senualist • last post Apr 23rd
So i do a lot of film work and im gonna have to join sag soon. Im wondering though if I can still do unpaid community theater after I join. Getting speaking roles on film is rare and even when you do book something more often than not its not enough to really sink your teeth into and give your acting muscle a good work out. Community theater is basically like going to the gym to stay fit but for acting. And what about equity actors? Are they allowed to do community theater?