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I’m 19 but look like i’m about 14/15 and want to become an actor. Are these good characteristics to go for it? by jashawoo12 • last post Apr 19th
I’m also athletic as I play college soccer, played basketball and baseball, I bowl with a national championship winning college, but i feel that’s irrelevant tbh. I’m also not very tall; 5’6 to be exact which makes me look a lot younger. Also, asian background.
Novice Acting Classes LA by doboy3 • last post Apr 19th
I currently live in Los Angeles and I've always been super interested in acting. I'm finally in a position where I can take the time to explore acting and develop my skills. I've got next to no experience (a couple mediocre acting classes here and there, but no performances), so, after browsing this sub, it seems the best place to start is acting classes. However, given that I live in Los Angeles, and it's such a vast market for actors, I'm a little daunted by finding a class. I'm looking for something that is accessible as a complete novice, but is still high quality and will leave me plenty of room to grow as I develop my craft. In looking around, I've seen good things about a few schools, including Beverly Hills Playhouse, Taylor Acting Studio, and Richard Lawson school. I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on these schools as a novice, or insights/tips on any other schools or where to start? Any help is much appreciated, thanks!
Make Your On Camera Narration Performances Powerful - 7 Amazing Strategies by Aaron Marcus • last post Apr 18th
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name change results - not sure if significant or not by thecontentconvoy • last post Apr 18th
New York based. I've been regularly auditioning since 2017. I've netted probably about 11 student films (3 NYU thesis), 1 non-u indie (minor role), 3 off-off-broadway shows, and a couple zoom shows plus misc. commercials and industrials. I have auditioned for about around 12 co-stars, 6-guest stars, a handful of regional theatre - but 0 professional credits obtained. signed with an agent, freelance with a manager (who I believe responds to me based on coinflip results). I'm Indian but I look very ethnically ambigious. I decided to utilize backstage as a test to change my name into something that wasn't exactly Indian and have received an ungodly amount of auditions in the last week (for me: around the 7 in the course of three days). I changed the name on Backstage in March but I guess their system needs time to make the change viable?? Maybe this is a bias on my end...regardless I started submitting more around April 11th. My question is...is this significant? Can I look at this as a reasonable test of how I might be perceived for SAG productions? If so, the next step would be to grab new headshots, alert reps, and change the name on actors access, imdb, wherever else. ​ Right "nobody knows anything" etc. I get it, whatever but maybe someone else has this issue as well and can be helped. Gotta figure something out.
Drove my booth around today by astrongvo • last post Apr 18th
I drove around today (cars can make for an excellent booth) and did impromptu voiceovers with a sprinkle of silliness for some random places. This was definitely enough fun to want to do again. Fellow voice actors, I think we could make this into a fun trend! P.S. I made sure to read the rules, however, if I have misunderstood something and this post is seen as going against said rules, please remove accordingly and go easy on me with the ban hammer. Please and thank you
My dream role is being made! I have the showrunner's assistant's email. What do I do? by Rixen3 • last post Apr 18th
Hi there! I am so so torn, and lost! I need some advice on what I should do? For context: There is this dream role that I have always wanted to play and would die for the chance to even just audition for, and they are currently in development for it! The character is a very specific ethnicity and I fit that bill! I have been acting for a few years and am represented ATB and have tried to mention to my team to look out for an audition for the role (as it is SO specific and I fit the character!) or if possible for them to pitch my packet and materials as I have the showrunner and showrunner's assistant's email from them guest speaking at my school (if possible!). However, my team has basically said that the role is probably already filled, and regardless they wouldn't even really consider me anyways (harsh, but true! I understand what they mean), or if they see it pop up, they'll submit me and not to worry. I understand completely what they mean, but I also know if I just sit here and wait and then all of a sudden I see the role has been filled the next day, I would absolutely heartbroken that I didn't at least try something. A colleague of mine suggested I should email my packet and materials over to the showrunner's assistant myself just to make an introduction/pitch since my reps won't do it for me. I'm not sure if this is even appropriate? Will I get blacklisted or in trouble for doing so? Is this highly frowned upon? Or is this completely normal? (Note: They have not publicly listed who the Casting Director is so I cannot submit my materials to them!) For more context, this project is HUGE, but again it is also needing a specific age/gender and ethnicity that pretty much no actors that are currently big in the business fit. Any advice would REALLY help. Truly just want to go about this right, while also not leaving me with regret for the rest of my life (if I don't have to!!) TLDR: My dream role is in development and I have the email for the showrunner's assistant and don't know if it is appropriate to reach out to them!
Should I email an agency asking them to attend my play? by GlassPianist1549 • last post Apr 18th
I have a performance next week for a play. I am currently non union but a community theater actor and my goal is to be represented. I was wondering if it’s okay or unprofessional to email an agency if they could come see my play? I have a theatrical resume I have been building for the past year and I really want them to see my potential up close. Is this a bad Idea?
As a high school student what can I do to prepare myself to get into the film industry as an actor? by randomuserofthe • last post Apr 18th
I am very interested in becoming an actress and plan on going to a college in California. I have been part of my schools theater program since freshman year and my school also offers acting classes for film which I have taken. Is there anything else I can do to prepare myself?
Film Casting Exec Producers Also As Talent by Blueeyesindisguise • last post Apr 18th
A film I auditioned for announced its cast and most of the cast all belong to the same agency and are also executive producers. Why even send notices to agencies if you're just going to hire your producers as talent? A lot of these castings seem performative to me. When you look at who gets cast, when you connect the dots they are always established nepotism actors or people connected in other ways to the film.
Feeling stuck as an Actress. Feedback (and reassurance) needed! by Friendly_Swimming_21 • last post Apr 18th
Hi Everybody! To give everyone some background: 1. Started acting in December 2020 and got my first agent in January 2021 and was booking amazing ads with some great companies 2. Signed to a new agent to get more TV and Film opportunities in Boston and recently signed over with CESD under their commercial print department (NYC) 3. Had a manager but we stopped working together 4. Have had multiple auditions for multiple projects filming in the Boston area, just waiting! I’ve submitted to multiple managers for over a year and have yet to hear back from any. My materials are up to date and would love feedback on my materials. My reel is very outdated and does not reflect my current skillset which is a big reason why I feel like it’s been slow. However, my headshot and resume look great. Check out my website and I would love feedback! https://www.isabellecharlotactor.com I’m looking into the southeast market and have been on the radar with one of the agents there. However, he stopped responding so I was really bummed out about that. Since i’m signed to CESD I plan on asking my commercial agent to put me in contact with a theatrical agent there. Any pros and cons with this? Would love feedback on that But yeah, been feeling pretty low because it’s been so slow and finding representation isn’t easy at all. Would love feedback on my materials, opinions on asking my CESD agent for that request and just words of affirmation! Thanks so much everyone.
Creating a voice acting portfolio? by jveedubs • last post Apr 18th
I'm currently reading some of the stuff in the pinned thread about voice acting. I have stage experience and am an experienced live presenter, trainer, and teacher. I have been a paid actor, though it's been almost 15 years since I did that, and I've been a guest on local radio and podcasts; most of the material that exists in any digital of me are short blips and don't seem to be anything of consequence; the radio stuff is long gone, as is any sort of recording of my acting (I have a few clips, but the quality is pretty bad). Anyhow, I have a "studio" space at my current home with a nice microphone that I use for streaming and that friends have used for recording. I can record some great stuff here, but I don't know where to start! What should I record myself saying or doing? Moreover, how/where do I post anything/how do I best share and organize any of it so that I can share it on websites like Fiverr?
Actors access - deadline extended? by Nagevasehs • last post Apr 18th
I was requested to audition to a role on Friday and, well, life just got in the way of this submission. The deadline was last night at midnight, but when I went on AA it now says the deadline is tomorrow at midnight. I’ve never not submitted when asked— so I’m wondering, is it open for the callbacks for the same role, and if so, why would I be able to still see it if I did not submit my initial audition? OR did they just extended the casting deadline? I can definitely get it in by tomorrow but I didn’t want to bother if it’s the callback window. Any advice appreciated!
Will I ever be a good actor? by Internal_Argument673 • last post Apr 18th
I (f, 21) am a very shy anxious and awkward person who is interested in acting. Ive read lots of books and been practicing on my own for a while now until I save enough money to take classes, but unfortunately I really really suck at acting. I'm not saying this out of lack of confidence... it's true. I eventually realized that I am extremely self-conscious about myself which makes my acting look very cringey and not genuine. I'm way too much in my own head to the point where I try too hard to listen and react, and I accidentally find myself "watching" my acting while I act by myself. Part of the reason why I'm not present is that sometimes i hate how I look when I record myself. But other times when I don't feel insecure, I feel like I'm preventing myself from truly feeling and this makes me more focused on trying to let myself feel, rather than focus what I'm supposed to be focusing on. I was a really shy reserved & anxious kid when I was in high school who'd never express my true emotions to people so this is all a new thing for me. Honestly i know classes are always recommended but I am very fearful and I think that if I can somehow improve on my own first then I wouldn't embarrass myself in a class with my bad acting I've heard about actors who have had anxiety or who've been very insecure about their appearance in their past turn out to be amazing actors and I don't see that ever happening for me. I remember being in a few school plays when I was a child & although I wasn't insecure about my appearance then, I still wasn't very good because I was still a little too shy to express myself even though you aren't supposed to be "you" when you're acting. I really wish I didn't have so much anxiety. I've always loved acting and honestly I often wish I didnt want to pursue it. Sorry for this long rant. I don't know if any of this makes sense but just wanted to vent/ask for some advice or ask if there's anyone out there who was really awful at acting at the beginning but greatly improved...
Anything similar to Fiverr? by Great-Typhoon • last post Apr 18th
If non voice actors aren’t allowed to post here then I understand if this gets deleted. I’m starting a series and I need voices for the material I’ve written but I’ve only ever used Fiverr. I know there are a bunch of sites out there but the other one I tried to used ended up being a scam. The question: Which sites do you all advertise on? Which sites are reputable?
Think Fast! by Matthew Gross • last post Apr 17th
I was in the lobby of the DTLA Marriott where they were filming an episode of "The Office", when an A.D. walked over to me, handed me sides, and told me to go stand in a line. She wanted me to audition for an angry Dunder Mifflin shareholder. There was no time to prepare. I looked frantically at the lines, trying to memorize them; but what I should have done was asked myself these questions: 1) Why am I angry? 2) When did a similar situation arise in my life, and how did I feel internally and externally? Unfortunately, production was rushing the auditions, because they had a full workday. By the time I entered the audition, the role had been cast. As a performing artist, we have to learn to let go over the things we have no control over. And how to remain creative and spontaneous.
Why do so many Indian (Hollywood) actors go into comedy? by TomGibbon1221 • last post Apr 17th
It seems many do. Is it that many naturally gravitate towards it or more the industry wants it?
Audition for NYC Based actor but I’m in the DMV by Mashooliia • last post Apr 17th
Hey community! I was requested to audition but I’m not NYC based I’m in the DMV area. I have to confirm my location in the self-tape. Should I say “willing to work as a Local” or not audition at all? This is my first experience auditioning for NYC market. It’s a small part, shoots one day but the pay is reasonable for me to take a trip.
Update: I Just Made Huge Step and I Need to Share Part 2 by MJtrashwizard07 • last post Apr 17th
The other day I made I post to this subreddit. TLDR I went to an anime con and a voice actor liked my performance in a panel so much that I was offered an audition for a game that he was casting. Well today at work I received an email that I got the part. My manager had me go on break because I couldn’t stop crying. Admittedly the visual novel isn’t as big as I expected. Just something from itch.io but I don’t care. It’s who was casting it that I care about. I remember submitting my audition unsure of whether my performance was good enough and now someone who I look up to and respect a lot thinks I’m good enough for one of his projects and that means everything to me. I’m being live directed by him on Thursday and I have never been this excited and scared in my life haha. I’m freaking out.
What can my agents see on actors access? by No_Landscape_1019 • last post Apr 17th
Just curious, can they see my cmails that I receive directly from casting? I was chatting with a casting director I’m friends with through there who just cast me in a little indie feature right before I signed, I wasn’t talking as professional as normal because we’re friends but then remembered I have an agent now lol can they see that? Also do they see self submissions?
Actors Access: Casting Director extended deadline, but I already submitted by KickItRetro • last post Apr 17th
I only had time this morning to submit my audition scenes. It was so close to the deadline I could only send 1 (out of 2) scenes. I checked back later and it said the deadline is extended another full week. -- But I can't edit or re-upload my submission to add the 2nd scene. Has this happened to anyone else before? I really would love this role. Would it be wrong to pay for another account (monthly not full year) and apply properly with both scenes?