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How is Stanislavsky’s method viewed? Is it good? How can I build off of what I’ve learned? by leavemeinpeace10 • last post Dec 21st
Currently in quarantine I am reading an Actor’s Work with no experience to pursue a dream of mine to act. I think it contains some great insights, but I don’t see a lot of other actors trying out this method. I’ve done a lot of research on other acting methods and I understand that a lot of other methods are derived from Stanislavsky so that was what compelled me to study him first. I think it might be because I don’t really have a lot of practice, but the feelings part is hard to do (more on this later) I have learned a lot from the books; the importance of experiencing, muscle tension release, diction and correct movement etc., But the hard part here is that let’s say I have a magic “If” and “given circumstances” I can’t seem to convey the correct emotions. The only way I can explain my results is from a range of ‘barely there’ to ‘nearly there but not quite’ I think I’m going to keep at it with Stanislavsky and the emotional memory exercises. But using the foundation I already have, does anyone recommend any other methods to try to BUILD OFF of what’s I’ve already learned. A little bit about me first: I’m a screenwriter/filmmaker that enjoys casting myself and a group of actors (yes I do favoritism, I just like working with the same people). We enjoy doing very... extreme roles and dramedies. In the future I would like to move into film and theatre, which means I’d like to study a universal technique that could apply to both (hence why I chose Stanislavsky).
Interested in acting by Extactor • last post Dec 21st
Hello ! I’m a student in a high school and I have some experience in acting but not a lot. I’m just wandering how everything works, like how to go to auditions e.g I also have a friend of mine who has forever wanted to be an actor just like me and I’m also wandering if there is anything like where me and my friend get to act in the same movie/show/play. Thanks in advance !
Can we get specific about what is going 'wrong' in these acting reels? by MisterJose • last post Dec 21st
I'm a fan of the streaming Dungeons & Dragons show Critical Role, and for those who don't know it, it features voice actors playing D&D, and the dungeon master is a successful VO artist named Matt Mercer. Over the course of the show, Matt has shown himself to have simply insane levels of talent for inventing, voicing, and improvising a near endless stream of memorable characters, sometimes handling 6 at a time while also telling a story, or literally creating some off the top of his head, and it's a tour-de-force for what it is. Because of the popularity of the show, his old acting reels have made the rounds on Youtube: Comedy - https://youtu.be/b8yn-KHqAp0 Drama - https://youtu.be/j-t1q1uSuos ...as an amateur/untrained person, I am fascinated with the question of what's going right and wrong here. What I'm seeing is that some things just don't feel credible and natural. The beats, and things that might work just fine in a suspension-of-disbelief setting, just don't feel like a real person on film, but rather look like a guy acting out characters. But I'm curious as to some more detailed insight. What specifically would you say is going wrong here? What would you suggest for improvement? What is it that someone who has significant talent/success in one area of acting is not killing it here? Thanks.
Christmas ideas for an aspiring voice actor by EhIsForCanehdians • last post Dec 21st
Sorry if this post doesn't fit, but one of my close friends is pursuing a career in voice acting. As a layperson, I don't have much of a good idea of what might be useful to a new voice actor. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
How do I know which episode I was on as a background actor? by Krazygirl1234 • last post Dec 21st
I was on The Bold Type in the beginning of February. I cant seem to find myself in season 4s february and march episodes... should i bother downloading the rest of the season? Lol i just wanna see if we see me
Actresses that chose motherhood...what changed about your career? by June_Etoile • last post Dec 21st
1. Were you nervous about having a baby/ about the potential change and kept putting it off? What made you finally decide to have a baby? 2. Did you experience any change in how you were treated by reps? CDs? Castings? Did you go back to your old castings or no? Did you take time off acting after? 3. Any other info for someone considering motherhood. I'm not getting any younger and the window is closing, always wanted a child, but also nervous career-wise.
Where should I move? LA or NY? by imtrashucrash • last post Dec 21st
I have always wanted to become an actress and I am planning on moving out of my country to start acting. As soon as this virus ends, I am going to move, but I don't know where. I am okay with both, just want to know which is better.
Advice on getting rid of lingering physical emotion after a scene? by MR_System_ • last post Dec 21st
I've heard this is an issue for other actors but in decades of acting I didn't have it until now. I was just in a scene where I was screaming and running around in pure terror; it didn't help that the fear was of something I'm actually petrified of (yay, Bloody Mary!) Since the end of it I've almost fear-puked twice and I'm physically shaking but emotionally fine. Uh ... tips? This isn't fun.
Hello! I am looking for a funny monologue or a Christmas theme one. by cplna • last post Dec 21st
I am not an actress, but I think I want to (try this). I don't have experiences with arts in general ... What would you recomand? I'm pretty shy, sensitive and awkward. Thanks!
Those of you that made the transition to LA? by MarieN1989 • last post Dec 21st
As an actress in a smaller market (Atlanta), who is still working on getting some co-stars and currently have a good agent, I know the move to LA has to happen eventually (once I have more credits to be competitive and the finances of course). So to those of you who successfully made the move, how did you do so? What are some tips you have that might help? FYI I know now is less than ideal with the pandemic and industry adjusting. But would like to hear personal experiences from those that were successful with a big move like that. Thanks!
What made Heath Ledger so good? by iovoko • last post Dec 20th
I’d look this up on google, but they only seem to be interested in his Joker. He is one of my favorite actors of all time, but I can’t nail what made him so great! I know he was a hard core method actor, but there has to be more. In movies like Brokeback and Ten Things, its impossible to imagine him as anyone other than that character in that moment. His screen presence was so powerful and magnetic. I wanna know what you guys think. What made him great?
Voice Acting and Smoking by KobeKastle • last post Dec 20th
It’s known that as voice actors our voices are our instruments, and so we need to take care of them as best as we can to perform optimally. This includes avoiding smoking, as it dries out the vocal cords and can cause irreversible texture changes. I do not personally smoke myself, but I do live with 2 heavy chainsmokers. A while ago I expressed my concerns to them and asked that they smoke outside. However, I feel as though it still is affecting my voice and throat in some way. I wake up with mucus clogging my nose and throat. Often I find that the range of my voice is compromised as well. This is extremely discouraging for me as someone who loves this craft so much and wants to succeed. I’m 22 going to community college and money is sparse right now, but I NEED to move out. I don’t have any friends I could rent an apartment with though so I’m not sure where to go from here. If any of you have, or had a similar experience, please share with me what you did to get yourself out of the situation or what I could do myself. Thanks!
I want to become an actor, but I don't know exactly how by gtaman999 • last post Dec 20th
My future goal is to become an actor, but I don't really know how, I think I'm fairly good at acting and putting on a "fake" face, but I don't know where to start. (I'm in highschool right now and the school I go to doesn't have an acting class or anything to do with that which sucks because I want to start early. I also live in the middle of nowhere so no auditions pop up for me. Can somebody give me some tips or help me out? Thank You!
Can anyone with IMDb pro tell me what kind of actors Affinity Artists Agency represents? by trexreddor • last post Dec 20th
All I can see is that the agency reps 220 actors, and the agency is in the top 500 companies on IMDb. I can’t afford IMDb Pro unfortunately.
Why is it so rare for an actor in a lead or major supporting role in a major film or TV show to not be repped by the Big Four agencies? by trexreddor • last post Dec 20th
(And Gersh, APA, Paradigm, and CESD.)
An I-got-to-producers-session inquiry before pilots start back up again this year. by June_Etoile • last post Dec 20th
Last year pilot season, I went in for a series regular role for a casting director known for their \*very\* gruff attitude. It was a scene between a girlfriend and a boyfriend, I gave it my all and when it was over the CD shot my partner a look and abruptly told him to leave. Then the CD said YOU (my name) - YOU CAN STAY. Then the CD gave me more direction about the character and I asked him a question about the character I was wondering about and he answered it pretty in-depth. The CD said YOU HAVE A CB go see my assistant. I went up to a (very shaky) assistant who told me if the CD gave me that much feedback they must really like me which made me happy but this assistant was shaking like a baby rabbit. So I got a CB time and came back to what I thought was a CB but turned out to be my first producer's session. Here's where it gets interesting - there were lots of people paired up to play bf/gf with each other naturally BUT they weren't bringing us to the room one at a time. They were 3, 4 bringing pairs into the room at same time. I had to go first, which is fine, but I found it strange to audition in front of the other actors that were going to do my same lines. It was so strange to be in that type of an audition/cb - I have never experienced that before. I didn't let the 10+ producers phase me, I used the CD's notes I had worked on and gave it my all again. After I finished the CD said 'thank you (MY NAME) that was - excellent'. I didn't get it but I was glad that I had made it through the rounds with this CD and hopefully I'll get called back one day by them. My question is - has anyone ever been in this type of a situation before? Where you are auditioning for the same part in front of others up for your own role that you are gunning for? Again I didn't let it phase me, but I did find it a bit strange when I was discussing it with other actors about producers' sessions and they said that's never happened to them. ​ \*While we're at it if anyone has general producers' session advice / lessons learned stories for us all I am so down to hear. Thank you!
Acting and botox by armandhoe • last post Dec 20th
I just finished watching SNL hosted by Kristen Wiig, i have always loved her, she is most definitely in the my top 10 cast members list and i was really looking forward to this. After watching and seeing that Wiig basically stapled her face in a resting Bella Hadid pose, and noticing how it inevitably changed the way i look at her performance (which was most definitely supported by the way she moved her face) i'm here to ask you... Do you think an actor can "lose *it*" if they get botox or was i just used to a different person so now it takes adjusting? ^(ps: i tried posting a comment along these lines on an snl subreddit and got downvoted which i get but i want to underline how this is not about the ways she looks but about the way her natural facial movements had to do with her performance and individuality...)
Overwhelmed any young parent actors? by Bumbumbby25 • last post Dec 19th
I’m so tired and overwhelmed but I’m persevering any parents to toddlers pursuing acting ? It’s been a whirlwind being signed in every coast now doing auditions with a full time job just was wondering how are you all doing it and staying positive ? I’m slowly shutting down because it’s like I don’t have a chance to breathe just was looking for words of encouragement .
Question regarding voice actors and timing by BeeInTheHiveMind • last post Dec 19th
Hi all. Let me emphasize this is not a request or offer or anything like that. I am working on a video game and its coming along much better than expected. We are having our open alpha test soon and its super exciting. After the alpha there will be some work to do but then the beta will start. We want voice lines to be included in the beta. Basically my question is, if i want to add about 10 voice lines per character into my game and I would like to start that process around mid-late february. Should I post for the roles now on casting call even though the roles won't be needed till mid-late feb? Or is too early? I see some posts that have been up there for about a month that have a lot of auditions so I figured like a month or 2 might be acceptable. But idk. Just wanted to get input regarding that. I basically want to have a good amount of auditions and options while at the same time not wanting to jump the gun. I also want to use this as a good way to see ahead of time what pricing and range we can expect from the auditions if that makes sense. Thanks