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Breathing Exercise To Help Anxiety Before A Pitch Or Audition by Maurice Vaughan • last post Apr 21st
If you're about to pitch or audition for a role, check out Sara Quiriconi's advice in today's blog.
I worked as a stand-in on a running show in NYC during the last WGA strike in 2007, and this is how it played out regarding work, picket lines and scabbing by CanineAnaconda • last post Apr 21st
On November 5, 2007, the WGA strike was called, but our show did not shut down. Yes, the DGA (and Teamsters) had no-solidarity strike clauses in their contracts, but were supportive of the strike (many of the directors and producers were also WGA members). The strike called for writers to stop writing. Whatever had been written already was allowed to shoot, but nothing new could be added, written or edited. Just like this time, the specter of a strike had loomed for months, so the writers cranked out as much as they could to get episodes finished before they had to walk out. During shooting starting Nov 5, the script supervisors became the most important members of the crew, because it was their job to make sure actors said the lines exactly as written. No omissions, no substituting one word with another, no riffing or improvising, because that would be new writing, a violation of the strike. Any violation that happened during a take, Scripty would nudge the directors to immediately call cut, because the take was unusable. Actors, stand-ins and background could continue to show up and work: this was NOT scabbing. The writing in the last episode we shot wasn’t very good, because the script we shot was still in draft form. After about four weeks, shows starting reaching the end of their written scripts, and sets starting going dark. Even if actors wanted to scab, there wasn’t much opportunity to, because all of the union sets were simply no longer open for business. The definition of scabbing, by the way, is crossing a picket line, regardless of your union status. I was raised in a pro-union household, and from a young age I was taught never to cross any picket line, not just for work, but for any reason, whether at the grocery store, parking garage, or football game (see: 1987 NFL Strike). There will be no ambiguity about which set is violating the strike: the unions will be picketing those productions, so that anyone who wants to scab will literally have to walk through picketers to do it. Non-union work kept rolling, but on broadcast television, that was mostly “reality” TV. Commercials and theater kept going. Some film production kept going too. The strike was resolved 3 months and 8 days after it was called, but by that time, many of the shows had already prematurely ended for the season, and if you look at streaming offerings of TV shows that were shooting the winter of 2007-2008, you’ll see smaller episode lists and frankly, some weaker writing in the last few.
First in person audition in 3 years! by Sad_Nebula17 • last post Apr 21st
Hi actors, I just got an in person audition from my commercial agent and I'm excited/nervous, as this is my first in person audition since signing with them a year ago. Been mostly doing endless self tapes the past year! My question is-- if the audition on casting network just includes a brief description of the character's physical description and personality... is it safe to assume that there just isn't any dialogue? I'm not seeing a script/sides at all. How do you best prepare for such an open ended type of audition, with no sides for preparation? Thank you!
Toronto actors, has anyone heard of dwm management? by celinedacreator • last post Apr 21st
Just wondering if anyone has any insight on this agency :))
LOL they’re not even trying anymore. Got this message from a Russian user on Instagram. by MCKtheMan • last post Apr 21st
Do I sound gay? by bitchyswiftie • last post Apr 21st
https://voca.ro/15v0DaDPT5eH Scratch that, I do, but how much? I'm not an aspiring voice actor or anything, but I am a fan of voice actors in general and I have so much respect for the industry, I thought that if there's anywhere on Reddit that can help me, it'd be this place. I know I shouldn't be insecure and all but I have to at least improve my voice, projection, and modulation because this has been hampering my public speaking for ages... Honestly, do I sound gay? Any comments and constructive criticism? I'll take all the help I can get at this point. Thanks! Edit, the above recording is just a two minute snippet of a longer recording, so sorry if the context isn't there. For clarity, I'm not seeking for advice for the acting aspect, just the voice aspect. I'm also a non-native speaker if that helps.
Looking to get started into acting in Vancouver by OxiSeam • last post Apr 21st
I'm 21 years old and I'm not sure where to start. Not originally from Vancouver but I moved here recently so I'm still learning the area. I've been told by a few professional actors that I'm naturally good at acting during a few extra roles that I did in the past. What are some ways that I can start acting or even look for auditions out here?
What theme should I pick for my demo reel? by Choice-Guava2460 • last post Apr 21st
So, I'm a new actor with a lot of passion and drive but very little experience (only did drama in high school and little practice on my own time, currently a senior). I'm doing an acting workshop this weekend and it's my first legitimate acting class, I'll be making my first acting reel in it. Besides my general nervousness for this huge step , I'm specifically anxious over what theme/mood I should go for in it? I don't want to make the faulty decision especially because I paid for it myself... I'd like to go for something that would show agencies my potential but I really don't want to go for the typical sad crying scene. Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated!
Getting into the NYC market by Vegetable_Length_879 • last post Apr 21st
Hi everyone! I’m getting back into acting more seriously after taking an extended break during the pandemic. I’ve been taking classes but haven’t been working since then. Prior to the pandemic, I was working in Dublin and London in independent short films and smaller theatres, but would love advice on where to start in New York as it seems more insular. As I haven’t done anything in a bit (and don’t have an agent) I feel that my first step should be to revamp my reel. Is there a place that posts a lot of student/short film auditions? I’ve been on backstage a bit but it seems to saturated with actors that I can’t imagine it’s the best platform to find work. I’ve had a lot of luck with Facebook in the past, but right now I’m pretty lost. Thank you very much in advance for your help!!
Panamanian-American actor looking for Agent by PutPractical4697 • last post Apr 21st
I’m a real prospect with both nationalities 6,2 handsome and my looks are unique , want to start my career ASAP, need a agent that’s gonna do the best for me .
Do I have a Chance to make it? by Marmarworld22 • last post Apr 21st
29 y/o black male from Georgia I have been wanting to act over the last year or so, but since I didn’t start while I was a kid it’s to late. I’m turning 30 this year I just want to know do I still have a chance of making it BIG as an actor over the age of 30? If so where do I start? S/N: I notice the only actors that really make it or the ones who started as a kid.
Most difficult genre to act ? by SexSlaveeee • last post Apr 21st
Hi ! Not much to say, that’s my question, i’m doing some little research before writing my short film and how to work with actors. Thank you !
Can I get into an acting school without a highschool diploma? by Fl4shy21 • last post Apr 21st
My wish is to quit school and hop into acting. I love this "job"! Currently, I live in Romania. Here the acting schools aren't so advanced, because the film industry isn't that WOW. We don't have such big and famous actors like the US does. I wanna leave Romania and fly to somewhere else. Does Europe have acting schools to join without highschool diplomas? If yes, do they exist in countries like the UK, or Germany? But if not, which are those acting schools in the US or Canada which can accept me without highschool graduations? Thank you!
I’m gonna be in a classical production- but I suspect I am the only classically trained actor in it! How do I navigate this? by mraladdinsirwat • last post Apr 21st
Title! I’m not trying to brag or put the other actors down- I’m actually asking so I can be a better actor myself! I’m a professional actor, I’ve got reps, training, yada yada. I’ve seen the resumes/websites/reels of the other actors in this Shakespeare i was cast in, and they don’t have any classical training. To be clear- they have listed a few classes, but no classical training among the classes. And I see certain traps they fall in, in the footage they have in their websites: They don’t pay attention to any rythym with their Shakespeare, they have a lot of tension in their bodies when they perform, they don’t have breath down, to name a few things. So I guess my question is… have you ever found yourself the only classically trained actor, or even just trained, in a production? What was it like? Did you perform better, or worse? Did you feel confident in the show?
I’m an actor about to meet a famous director. Any advice? by zabby91 • last post Apr 21st
A few years ago I moved to a new country. Now I speak the language well enough, but my acting career has slowed down for obvious reasons. Through lucky circumstances I managed to book a meeting with an international film director from here (not for an audition or anything specific, just a meetup); so other than watching all their film catalogue, I was wondering what I should do to prepare and how I should handle the meeting. Do you have any advice?
The Founders Fan Project by Dunkbuscuss • last post Apr 21st
Hi there everyone, I'm new to this community for the past few years I have been hard at work on my HP Fan Timeline I am happy to say that The Founders S01E01 is making progress, however one small hiccup I have cast most but not all and Auditions have been slowing down and now am in desperate need of Female Voice Actresses I have a few Side Characters and Extra and one Main Character/Antagonist, and as the flair says this will be a paid gig. The Roles Still available are as follows... Antagonist: Lady Ava - Lady Knight - English or Scottish Accent: $50 Per Episode ​ Side Characters: Miss. Ravenclaw - Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Teen Rowena - Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Teen Eleanor - English Accent: $25 Per Episode Teen Ava - English or Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Head Maid Miranda - English or Scottish Accent: $25 Per Episode Marilyn Prewett - English Accent: $25 Per Episode Extras: Cook - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Maid #2 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Maid #3 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Maid #4 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Village Girl #1 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Village Girl #2 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Village Girl #3 - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode Witch - English or Scottish Accent: $10 Per Episode ​ How I decided to pay each person was as follows Main Characters get $50 Per episode as they're in every or almost every episode so deserve more for their work. Side Characters are mostly in one episode thought they can appear in more than one however they aren't as central to the plot however they are central to the episode so they deserve more for their work. As for extras they'll be in one or two scenes so that's why it's such low amount. I should also mention that I am Australian so it'll be in Australian Dollars, apologies, but yeah now here's a link to the Audition, I hope this type of Post is allowed and not taken down. Link: [https://www.castingcall.club/.../the-founders-fan-harry...](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.castingcall.club%2Fprojects%2Fthe-founders-fan-harry-potter-timeline-project-new-characters%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1r21DYJb4tQif1i0ehbTU5ukKB14QN2TdseYk2uM8S0tSU2rVWGpvCENs&h=AT1lmrF94OkEYzW3uWpLVaYDasUHMh2L7Dv9MpMhXrk7xmTUOSiD29cHZDDiQu2E9TUDjpkZHSkC1j5Tp5Pul36e4WaqLtf1Is2J3eoWFJdhy8jOOqGi892AceYTkntvOg0D7bH0UE-eNOU2D20v&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1EVm2qq-GtDV_noE2IuNSDnnRpOKKkq3mc_zTMMWJcjqHinyEXmEJ_FtCm23cFBKyICYx5k6qfIyRAC4DvXURVzumYfh1VLo56L1dl4ygcG61c3dl48m0u_FsXS5IwhUqmasTnRt-hhLhzme5j1hIsmXAS9cXB7a8EjUSewq2YnlK_nRFMCVmPpSg1-ggr) ​ I look forward to seeing auditions. For Male VA's wanting to be part of this project never fear, I will upload a link for more auditions Episode #2+ when that happens. Not to mention other Projects I am working on.
Actors Access reposted a project but it was different… by Capital_Team_3352 • last post Apr 21st
I’ve never seen this but I’m also a few months into AA so maybe it’s normal? I saw a role for a short film and liked the idea so I applied, got an eco cast and submitted my self tape. During this time, the casting director probably didn’t know how to use AA because I was getting multiple messages all saying the same thing but a little different like she was sending this to anyone who got an ecocast but that’s besides the point. 2 days after I submitted I saw another post for the same short film but this time it had a different name for the film and was no longer a film but a “mobisode” and the crew (director/producer) was completely different but the roles were the same and described the same as the original post I applied for. Is it a scam or does something like this normally occur? I didn’t get a response back from my self tape which I’m glad because I was weirded out on the conflicting info but curious if anyone is familiar with this?
How do I come to terms with the fact that this is probably as far as I’m going to make it in my career? by ThisLifeWillPass • last post Apr 21st
I greatly appreciate the success and progress I’ve made. I’m 33 years old and I started acting 5 years ago. Since then I’ve got an LA agent, booked 3 supporting roles in low budget feature films, booked 4 episodes in a low budget tv series, and became SAG eligible. Now I’m just not sure how to get to the next level. I’m a bit exhausted to be honest. I’m not financially stable by any means and I’m not a known actor. Most people think I’m rich since I’m on IMDb but that’s not true. Truth is, it’s been a grind. Classes, networking, and balancing life. Sometimes I think it’s best to get into a more stable career, especially during this strike. Can I get some advice?
Help me out here I’m clueless! :0 by danielle_1717 • last post Apr 21st
Summary of you don’t want to read rambling sorta ish Questions I’m asking : • Where do I start as a actress? • If I don’t have $money am I completely f*cked? • Am I decent looking enough to be in film? • I have a gap is that a really bad thing or a really good thing? • where can i apply to at least have a shot at anything? I don’t know guys I’m lost :( Hi I’m a 21 year old Native American female I’m 5 foot tall and weight 148 pounds I’ll drop some pictures for this post so I don’t end up over explaining I’m really bad with that I never have fully understood it but I have adhd and sometimes I feel like it effects the way I convey things to people. (I promise I don’t use it as a cop out I just feel like it screws me over sometimes) anyways I am completely new to the acting scene, my interest has really always been with singing but recently I had gotten this ad for a casting call in Oklahoma…yes..Oklahoma I feel like there is no such thing as getting good jobs down here but to be fair I’m near Tulsa so it’s a decent city to be around for opportunities, or so I’ve heard lol! anyways I applied after seeing the add on Facebook and what not but missed the in person auditions by 1 day because I read it too late… kill me. Sometimes I get really insecure like there’s no place for me in the film industry but this particular show was reservation dogs so I was like “HOLY COW! Im Native American as Heckin boof! This could be something!!” Long story short it’s been a long time, like a month and a half no reply. Yes, I got sad but I’ve been reaching out to others… no luck with that either. I just, basically what I’m asking you guys here is do I really have a shot? I mean you guys can check out my imbd page and stuff if you’d like I just, do you ever feel insecure like you’re just a plain Jane in others eyes? Maybe im rambling I don’t know but I just genuinely would like someone to check out my page or I’ll post some pictures here to and let me know if I’m worth it or if trying to pursue a career like this is for me. I want real genuine opinions I swear I’m not fishing for compliments here I just don’t know what others think of me when they see me but I’ll tell you what when people hear me sing they think it’s awesome. So that’s a win haha! I know this post is a bit weird but honestly sending constant emails with no reply this feels like venting to a friend who understands. (Maybe it won’t let me post a picture?)
How on earth did the actors on Jury Duty not break character when Ronald was around?! by TinyOnion1074 • last post Apr 21st
I know some scenes were shot without Ronald so that allows for retakes but how tf did they not break when interacting with him. If I had to do Noah’s “I’m a racist” scene or be the defendant’s attorney, I would have absolutely lost my mind the second I made eye contact with the other actors. I’m truly mind blown!