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Should I go through with my grad school auditions? by StrobeRogers • last post Jan 2nd
Hey everyone, I have URTA coming up. I've been looking forward for five years. Something always came up and never been ready to apply. Last year, applied, but Something came up again..couldn't afford flight. They let me reapply for this year and now its on zoom. However, Something came up again. I don't know if it's how rusty i am, or the what if of it all. I just want to also take a break from it all..not think about "i have the time now, lets take classes!" But then..I haven't even had the audition or the offer.. I know if I do the prep, I can get an offer..but Again..this is the big time..not small pool of actors.. I'm just stuck. Any thoughts?
American/Canadian Actor studying in the UK? by musicalbell • last post Jan 2nd
Hi! I am starting to apply to schools and I have found programs I love in the UK. Is it a smart idea for me, being a Canadian American to go to a school over there? I’m really not sure so any help would be useful. :) thanks
What ever happened to headshot photographers Susan Shacter and Peter Hurley? by Alternative-Date-220 • last post Jan 1st
I'm quite confused why it seems from about 2008 to like 2016, they were at the top of their games and were the go-to photographers in NYC. But why is it so extremely rare nowadays to even hear about both of these photographers at all? I've been keeping track of actors booking their first jobs on Deadline, newcomers who have become popular on IMDb, and actors graduating from Juilliard, NYU, Yale, U of NC of the Arts, Pace, and Carnegie Mellon. No actors use these photographers anymore, seemingly. But why? And if it's because headshot trends change, why is that?
Two key things that turn me off about a career in acting.. by reditwithmb • last post Jan 1st
Hello all I’ve been someone who has a passion for acting and I’ve grown a lot in my craft. Booked some gigs it’s all good , I understand the nature of being an artist with the ups and downs financially but also the cutthroat nature of the business is such a turn off. Cant make real friends it feels like if you’re actually trying to get the ball rolling. Any tips I guess to secure more financial stability as an actor And also how to navigate the catty environment
Dream Roles? by Sonny_Crockett_1984 • last post Jan 1st
I am a writer and director looking to create some lower budget projects. My question to the actors around here is: What are your dream roles? What kind of characters would you most want to play right now or sometime in your career? Also, why do you want to play a role like this? I would love to hear from you guys on this and get an idea of what appeals to actors.
Who is this actress? by 8888shan • last post Jan 1st
Is the O1 visa no longer of any value? Are studios unwilling to look at actors under temporary work visa? by SabReale12 • last post Jan 1st
So I’ve been reading about the O1 visa in the industry and how there are restrictions on O1 artists which are imposed, not by the USCIS, but within the studio system. I’ve read articles about it from like 2008, so I’d be very surprised if production companies are still doing this whole “only permanent resident status or a green card” thing. I’d like to know from foreign actors in LA or anyone in the industry how accurate this still is. Was this something that was going on just for a period or still very much happening? I mean the whole point of the O1 visa is to be able to work in the US, yet foreign O1 actors can’t book any roles because the producers won’t hire them for being O1 holders? Oh, c’mon. I get that some people were lying about having this visa and the production companies could be uncertain about hiring anyone under an O1 for awhile, but can’t they just ask for the actor’s manager to send in their petition and the proof that they’re there legally before the audition? Is the only way to work in the US as foreign actor now if you already have a job offer waiting for and sponsoring you? Also, would you say because of this refusal it’s become even more complicated to get a manager and representation? Or do they just skip the productions that are all “no O1 holders” for you?
How can a regular writer advertise auditions for anyone interested to audition? by YewandeNessa5 • last post Jan 1st
Alongside enjoying acting, i am first and foremost a writer of content, so when i wish to get anyone interested in a role how do i legally and professionally go of it? Say for a short youtube movie? I'm a 1 man team currently, for my own content id like to get actors (again nothing tv related) but how, and how would i present my written work to interested people without them showing/reproducing my ideas in the event of it happening? Do i write a formal contract and issue it to anyone interested in auditioning...i sound stupid so id defo appreciate clarity
acting degree means 100% sure job? by mosenco • last post Jan 1st
if someone get a degree in a drama school or in an acting school, i dunno, for example the drama centre london, they will already become an actor after that, or happens that many people can't find any job and stopped to pursue this career?
Monologues by ross_sexton • last post Jan 1st
Hello, I am an actor who is struggling to find good monologues to audition with, could anyone suggest any good plays/monologues for me to read. I am looking for plays that are located in east London/ Essex. The character I am looking for is any powerful male role. Many thanks, Ross
What kinds of credits can an actor on OPT get? by SabReale12 • last post Jan 1st
Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months before you graduate. After you graduate, you get one year to work. But it’s hard to find information on how limited the employment opportunities are and what’s next after the OPT period is over... what kind of projects are legally accepted in this case? Only non union, short films and students films? And if that’s the case, then how the heck are you gonna apply for the O1 Visa next? If that’s the next step at all to build your career after you’re done with the OPT period.
Foreign actors going to study in the US: a waste of time? What’s next after the OPT? by SabReale12 • last post Jan 1st
Optional practical training is one type of work permission available for eligible F-1 students. So when you graduate from a eligible acting school or conservatory, if you're an international student, you get an OPT. You have to apply for it like three months before you graduate. After you graduate, you get one year to work. But it’s hard to find information on how limited the employment opportunities are and what’s next after the OPT period is over... what kinds of credits can you get when you’re opt? Only non union, short films and students films? And if that’s the case, then how the heck are you gonna apply for the O1 Visa next? If that’s the next step at all to stay and build your career.
For future: Looking for male actors aged 18-30 by Truthsirum • last post Jan 1st
I'm working on a short film project of my own and will be needing around 5 male actors and perhaps 2 female, this project cause of money, covid, finding a setting will take ages to put together, i have no idea how i am gonna find a space as i want it to be shot in an outdoors forest/garden/wonderland scenario ... no idea how that could be done, and id wanna hire and pay people interested in acting if they fit the role, its contains a gay character and lots of love scenes (not naked) between the characters, where could i post for anyone open to these roles? Also anyone here that is interested or open to at least being a maybe, can contact me if you want , but again, the process to put together will take a long time, writing is the easy part for me ahah
Actors 18-30 looking for by YewandeNessa5 • last post Jan 1st
I'm working on a short film , well more than one project of that nature, both mine (nothing commercial) and id like to ask, though in truth, it will take a while to get everything ready, if you are interested in possibly participating, and sending me a profile shot, if you are 18-30 years old and a curriculum if you have one, to forfuturecasting44@hotmail.com i'll gladly take a look. I am looking for both young adults that could be highschoolers/university age, and regular young adults so from 20-30 would be perfect, but 18, 19 is fine if the acting potential is there. Looks do count also, not for all character roles, but a few in particular, race doesnt matter to me. I lf im not allowed to advertise here please remove and let me know. I would pay the people acting on my project, but cant give more details yet cause i wanna finalize it first. I'm.open to people of all nationalities but british english, irish, scottish and american is favored, talent and looks (for what i envision) is important. One of my short films, involves high school theme, so kissing would happen, showing anger, fear, etc
Deciding to pursue acting as a career by northernwind01 • last post Dec 31st
How/when did you decide to pursue acting as a career? Was it easy to decide? I feel super lost in life right now. Acting comes to my mind every now and then but then I push it away because I don't think I could ever do it or be good at it. After watching the new Disney Pixar film "Soul" I'm thinking what if acting is my spark. Thinking about becoming an actress gives me hope in life and excitement. Researching anything about acting is the most interesting thing ever to me. I'm interested about other careers as well but the thought of doing anything else than acting makes me depressed. I don't even have any experience in acting though... But there's a new acting academy in my country. I'd love to try an acting class. There's also one year training. That could be super good.
Jeff Daniels discusses drilling lines and memorization. by glennenglishnyc • last post Dec 31st
Sweet little clip of Jeff Daniels discussing his process for line drilling and how to get them down. Young actors take note. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boIqmOj16Qs
Is it worth auditioning for something that already has offers out? by June_Etoile • last post Dec 31st
I'm a south asian american actress with some guest stars and one series regular and had gone in for a major motion picture. Major NYC Casting Director was supremely nice and had me try it a bunch of ways (I had really worked on the character) and he followed me out of room telling me 'excellent prep' very excitedly a few times, and I was hopeful something good would come out of it. At least a callback. Found out a Bollywood actress chose to produce it and decided to star in it. There are a few motion pictures coming out right now in this realm so I don't want to say which one it was, but I am kind of like "hmmm" if 1) Bollywood actors are coming and taking american roles with indian accents and not bothering to work on indian-american accents (I'm not going over there and proclaiming Jai Ho, am I?) and 2) If the role is already cast to them, why the 'formality' of going in and auditioning? It's a great deal of effort to really delve into a role and figure out every nuance and moment (sometimes in a matter of one or two days not much prep time) and of course while I was excited to get the compliments and be in the room for a long time and I am glad he knows my work (and work ethic) now I am kind of like...hmmm...just doesn't seem like a very efficient process. Could have been putting my time to something else. Is this something I need to discuss with my managers and rep and if so - how? Seems kind of weird that so many south asian american actors have been waiting in the wings for years and now indian actors from bollywood are taking parts. It feels like when black ppl from london are cast in black american roles here, I know that was certainly a discussion with *Harriet.*
Advice for a voice acting reel by KableKyle • last post Dec 31st
I’ve been wanting to be a voice actor for years now and I finally have the equipment to start my reel. But I don’t have the know how to put together any type of script to make one. How did you guys make yours?
Am I the only one who does this while acting? by Hamiko4 • last post Dec 31st
If at first try it doesn't feel like it was realistic acting, (I usually immediately have this tingle I feel and the image of me where I acted badly pops up and thus I know where I messed up. Like, where not to look, what move to not make, what tone should I use) then I imagine a realistic acting it in my head. Usually I do this with great real actors, and I copy their acting, their eye movement/movement and tone in the situations I want to play. Then it turns out pretty nicely, I get into character and feel those feelings. Or do most people just naturally know what movement to make, what tone to talk in, where to look at? Like a reflex? Or do you imagine a great actor too in your head first, and then you feel like you are a great actor too I guess? ​ I actually feel like I am asking a dumb and unimportant question :s But I am curious..