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Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 29 by AutoModerator  •  last post Oct 29th

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.

Thinking about moving to Vancouver from Toronto by newbcanadianactor  •  last post Oct 29th

Toronto actor here, I’m from Vancouver originally, moved down to Toronto because I wanted to try out acting here. My goal was to get some reel footages and experiences, do the acting grind here. I actually have been having some luck here, and I like the classes and studios I study at here. The networking seemed pretty good too. However, I seemed to have picked a bad year to start really auditioning and submitting for agents. A lot of the projects I booked were in limbo, and the agents aren’t very responsive to taking on new clients. I get it that a part of it is the environment, and another part is me. I’m gonna whine here, and say there are definitely agents telling me there’s already another Asian on their roster... Long story short, I’ve been thinking about submitting again to agencies in Vancouver, and as I had done so back in May since I was home through first half of the year when everything was very uncertain, I’ve gotten more responses and feedbacks from there too. I’ve established some good conversations, but I had to come back to Toronto for work (my main gig), and was told to keep in touch by a couple of them. It seems anecdotally, from friends in the Vancouver film industry, Vancouver is doing better with covid and film productions coming back. I’m just wondering if it’s reasonable for me to make a plan to move back Vancouver soon and do the acting grind there instead of Toronto... It could also be covid is making me a bit home sick... I feel like I fit in with the lifestyle there

Sets shut down due to Covid by rosencranzand  •  last post Oct 29th

So I was listening to "Threedom" with Paul F Tompkins and he related that he had a guest star role here in Los Angeles where things seemed pretty well handled (minus the holding room for actors which seemed like a poor idea) however a day or two in the whole set was shut down for the day as a camera person tested positive. Has anyone else heard this happening anecdotally? I only have one friend on a show right now, so I'm not getting much info otherwise.

The 2nd chapter is here! Listen to it now! Like right now! https://youtu.be/fy0G_hnmg8o by Adam Cabrera  •  last post Oct 28th

https://youtu.be/fy0G_hnmg8o

Generating Ideas for Acting GOALS by Karen "Kay" Ross  •  last post Oct 28th

Hey, Stage-32-ers!

As you may know, next month is typically known as National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), but here on Stage 32, we do a "November Write Club" where YOU set a goal for the month and then check in each week with your progress. Keep your eyes out for Jason's blog post launching the event this Monday!
In the meantime, let's help each other (and ourselves) by discussing possible goals! Okay, okay, so you're not necessarily a writer, but as an ACTOR, you can set a goal for yourself as well! Comment below with daily, weekly, and monthly goal suggestions! These can be ones that have worked for you in the past, ones that you've thought about doing but never tried, or something you've heard and want to give it a go!
***If you suggest an exercise or assignment from somewhere, be sure to let us know where you got the prompt so we can acknowledge the good work of others! For example, I've really enjoyed Monday Monologues hosted by Leah Daniels-Butler on IG (https://www.instagram.com/ldbcasting/). If you watch some of the past recordings, grab suggestions from her feedback, revamp your monologue, and record something new every Monday! 

Need help for my teenage brother regarding online acting resources by TroiasAchilles  •  last post Oct 28th

Hi all! Would love some help on this. My brother is 14 and caught the acting bug about a year ago. I'm an actor too and he came to me asking for advice etc. Fast forward a bit and he had joined an acting group in his local area, having the time of his life. Unfortunately due to the pandemic all classes are off and he has reached out to me to see if there's anything else he could do. I have promised to try and help and am looking for any suitable online resources, just to keep him engaged and passionate with acting. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

Principal actor vs actor lines by onethatgotaway_  •  last post Oct 28th

Hi! I got hired for a scene and initially I was hired as a principal actor but just got my updated script and I have less lines. I’m not too sure what they mean by “more/less than 5 lines”. Are they able to change my role from principal to actor? Is below considered 2 lines... SAM It’s a great day today. I’m going to the park with my dog! I’ll probably go in an hour. OR Is this considered 2 lines... SAM It’s a great day today. I’m going to the park with my dog! AMANDA Really? That sounds fun!! SAM I know right? I hope you liked my short script lol also I’m writing on mobile so if you’re on desktop the first part may show up as one line!!!

Please explain SAG to me by labuddha  •  last post Oct 28th

Hi, I’m looking to hire an actor for an audiobook I’m doing. The agent is asking if this will be a SAG production. I have the budget to cover the SAG minimum but wondering from a production point of view If I need to do anything like fill out forms, pay anything else (health insurance contribution) to be SAG or does it just mean that I’m SAG if I can cover that minimum fee? Thanks

UK: Emailed 120 agents last week, no one responded yet? by dove-show  •  last post Oct 28th

Hello, recent grad here. After drafting the perfect email (triple proofed by my mentors and actor friends so I was sure) I decided to email as many agencies as possible. I tweaked the email a bit depending on the agency to make it more personal, and if they were more formal or casual, their specific clients etc. I sent them my Spotlight profile and professional showreel. My headshots are new and by a really fab London photographer and I think they’re really strong. It’s been 8-9 days now. No one has gotten back to me. Am I crazy in expecting a response during a pandemic? What do I do now? Do I email again in a few months with the same things featured in the email? Anyone got a similar experience?

How much of good acting and good scripts is subjective? by 1moreintothefray  •  last post Oct 28th

I'm not much of a critic when it comes to movies and acting, but still, I can't tell you how many times I thought a movie or an actor was amazing only to hear one of my friends or associates say how awful they thought it was or they were. Which brings me to my point, how much of this is really subjective? Thanks in advance for the responses.

Does anyone know how to start voice acting now? by charlesames1  •  last post Oct 28th

Does anyone know where and or how to become a voice actor now?

What Effect Will Unprofessionalism Off Set Have On Your Career? by Maleficent-Plantain6  •  last post Oct 28th

I’ve posted this question before and just wanted some second opinions. I’m a recording artist with 100 unreleased songs; songs which contain profanity and realities that I have lived. With that being said, I want to do music and continue to pursue an acting career. However, I see that smaller actors tend to wean away from things like profanity and activities that adults indulge in through their personal lives, more so than the average person would. After studying actors social networks to determine how my social media presence should look like, I realized that almost none of them use profanity in their online presence, many just posting to promote their personal brand or the series they are currently acting in. My question is: Would my music be a serious detriment to my personal brand, inhibiting me from getting gigs due to the profanity within my music? I love music, but acting will always be first, and I wouldn’t want to put anything out there that would stop me from getting that potential “big break”. Any responses are greatly appreciated!

Hiring voice actor for YouTube channel (commission) by YahTab  •  last post Oct 27th

Basically I have a monetized Youtube channel and am looking to expand into the finance niche. I’ll need someone to read a script for videos and I’ll be able to pay a % of the ad revenue. RPM20-30$ dm me if interested

Lost in life by Specialist_Drawer_16  •  last post Oct 27th

Hi, I’m 19 and I’m in my second year of university right now. I want to be an actor. In the future, I want to work on screen in tv and movies as well as theatre. My passion is acting I want to study all forms of it and build a career in it. However, I don’t know where to start I’m currently in a general drama degree waiting to audition for an acting program but I’m so lost. I’m not sure if I’m on the right path, do you guys have any suggestions on good acting schools or even a path or guide to follow? Pls, help I’m very lost. I know that this is an unconventional career choice which means that there isn’t a “right way” to do things but I just need advice. I’m in Canada btw and I only have the money to stay in Canada. 

Callback advice? by yeaahhhmomjeans  •  last post Oct 27th

I got a callback for a chemistry read! Any advice going into this? There’s really no instructions so should I just be prepared with the audition piece or should I expect a new random read with the other actor? Thanks!

Serious: Is it worth it for an amature actor to list a porn experience on a resume? by Rehreh23  •  last post Oct 27th

Hi everyone, I know it's an odd question but I'm in need of genuine advice here. Outside of some high school experience and a couple of plays in college, my acting resume looks rather barren. I really want to find work in film but my only experience performing on camera so far was in pornographic film. I know pornography comes with a stigma, but the company is reputable in the industry and it was a very fruitful learning experience as to what it's like producing professional grade content in front of the camera. If you were in my shoes, or looking at resumes gauging an actor's experience to determine if they're qualified to audition, would you list this experience in your resume?

AMA Announcement: Mike Moreno, actor and host of the Actor CEO podcast, Thursday 10/29 8 PM EST by thisisnotarealperson  •  last post Oct 27th

Hey friends! I'm excited to announce that I've set up an AMA with Mike Moreno, actor and host of the Actor CEO podcast, for this Thursday 10/29 at 8 PM EST. I reached out to him because we always hear the advice here to treat acting like a business in order to advance your career and make it sustainable but people don't often go into detail about what that actually means. I thought he'd be a great source of info on that topic and many others. Feel free to check out his stuff beforehand, and come with the questions on Thursday! https://actorceo.com/