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My agent-manager passed away by BurnAfterP0st1ng • last post Oct 6th
I’m an NYC based actor. My agent-manager (he acted as both since he was in the business for 30+ years) passed away during the summer, I am distraught by only recently finding out about it. I hadn’t heard from him but I believed it was because covid had slowed things down so much that he just didn’t have anything for me. I signed with him in January, he got me into quite a few rooms this year & even managed to get me some self tape auditions during quarantine before his untimely passing. I only booked one small co-star with a few lines on a Starz series while with him before everything shut down. It was hard enough getting a manager like him who was very personable, relatable & not so “businessy”. Starting from scratch especially during this already trying year sucks when I’m still not as established as I want to be. Started my year searching, locked a rep down & now I’m back at square one. Guess I just needed a place to vent. Really bummed about his passing, such a genuine guy, I could reach out to him for anything & I’m afraid I won’t find that again in an agent/manager.
A shift in perspective for actors by morganbkeaton • last post Oct 6th
I wanted to share some thoughts after having a VO session for a big client yesterday. Gigs are not the only work that matters. We have to shift our perspective to view all of the work we do—honing our craft (drama/comedy, accents, etc.), networking, promotion—as being just as important. First, this gives us more of a sense of control over our career because we decide how and when we work, how long we get to play, who we work with on scenes and auditions, what we put on our websites. This unpaid work is just as important as the paid work not only because it makes us more talented, more creative, more desirable, but because it grants us much needed stability in a very uncertain career choice. And most importantly, when all these things are equal, it takes so much pressure off of doing the gigs themselves. I booked a gig with a significant client to me. I staved off my jitters until just a few hours before the session yesterday. It’s when we get these gigs that we start having anxious thoughts about “how am I going to mess this up”; somehow I’m going to jeopardize my relationship with this client; somehow I’m going to do something so catastrophically bad that I won’t get paid; somehow I, personally, am going to be rejected today. That last one is what makes a career in acting difficult, and ultimately unattainable for many. We must be our most vulnerable selves and still accept that, when we bear our souls to a microphone or a scene partner, someone may say, That was bad. They may not like it. And that can be incredibly painful. I think this is the greatest fear of all actors. It’s not, am I going to be able to afford something, or am I going to negatively impact my relationship with this client. It really is, am I myself going to be rejected today. I think that’s what we’re wrestling when we get nervous for gigs. So when we start looking at the rest of the (unpaid) work in our career as equal, as part of our business, part of our craft, and part of how we even get the opportunity to be paid to do what we love, it creates a much more stable career for all of us. (And just as a side note, the session went great!)
What’s the vibe, America? by duckbusiness • last post Oct 6th
I’m an Australian based actor. For a while now I’ve been intending to apply for the O1 visa that would allow me to work in America. I’ve been speaking to a lawyer, however I keep putting off the part where I transfer money and proceed with the application because obviously Covid put a spanner in the works. The application process costs a couple thousand dollars and can take roughly six months. American actors, I know it’s impossible to say for sure but do you have any idea what the vibe will be in the industry in six or so months? I am still sometimes getting auditions for US projects through my US manager but I can’t tell if any of these projects are actually going ahead in the near future. Obviously don’t want to waste my money (although I’ve been conservative in saving the application money up so it wouldn’t hurt my finances too significantly to pay it). From over here in Aus, we are of course hearing lots of stories about what’s going on in America (hope you all are doing okay, I really feel for you with what’s happening) but it’s hard to know what the actual situation on the ground is like.
Question by ricktheactor • last post Oct 6th
Hey guys, I've noticed a lot of my favourite film actors talk about picking and choosing what to audition for based on good writing, and my thinking turned into a question regarding residuals. Do these actors start by taking whatever they can, and then the residuals can keep them afloat until they get what they want? I can't imagine an agent being happy hearing "I've already played boy next door, don't give me any more of those auditions". It seems like a highly privileged place to be to be able to turn down roles to avoid type casting. I don't know, any of you guys have any thoughts on this?
I have no idea!! by jcofield45 • last post Oct 6th
I'm 16 also a junior im highschool and I've been wanting to do acting since I was 9, but I have no idea where to start. Where do I go what do I do im so stressed because this is my future and it seems like im not making no progress besides saying im going to be one of the greatest actors one day.
I'm not usually the type of person to dwell on past mistakes but this one stupid thing I did as a kid has been making me really depressed lately... by YourMumsAVirgin69 • last post Oct 6th
I went to a small drama school from the ages of about 8 - 12 years old and I really enjoyed it. At around 11 I was super nervous about moving up to secondary school that I thought I was going to get bullied or something because I did drama so I decided that when I went to secondary school I would quit drama even though I liked it. Around this time, my drama school teacher (who was a family friend) managed to get me an audition on a tv show that was being filmed nearby. The show was called "Da Vinci's Demons". Since it was so long ago I can't remember exactly what the role was but I'm pretty sure it had one or two speaking parts plus I was being paid for it. For some dumb reason I refused (I vaguely remember being too nervous to film the audition tape in front of my parents but idk whether that was the reason I refused) but in the recent years I realised how stupid that decision was. I'm 17 now and I'm just really worried that I missed my one chance I had at being a child actor and perhaps getting into tv and film rather than starting at 20 years old. It's been making me super depressed despite me knowing that nothing can be done about it. Looking back on it, it seems like such a good opportunity that I may never get again, and if nothing rewarding happens to me in my acting career, I really think I'll never forgive myself for that one decision I made without thinking it through when I was 11. Sorry for the long post, just really needed to vent my frustration with my past self.
How can one reach actors and acting students in NYC to promote a workshop or seminar? by RominaGoldie • last post Oct 6th
I hope this question is allowed. The Actors Equity and SAG offices are probably closed but before I try hopping on over there I thought that I’d ask here. Do the unions have an online network of some kind for their members during the Covid crisis, that you know of?
Gut feeling but im hesitant about starting by champagne14mami • last post Oct 6th
Im 20 going on 21 in January, and Ive allways wanted to try acting. I have a gut feeling that I would love it and could see it as a potential career (i dont care if im not a AB list celebrity) Im currently a film major but actively looking for specific career routes in the film world. I have no experience but acting has allways drawn my attention but I never tried it because I thought i was too old. I feel like the universe is sending me signs to atleast try it but im nervous that I wont be “successful” bc most actors start at early ages. Where do i start? Any advice from people who had this feeling before??
What do you do when someone asks you to “do a voice” by -Joozhuah- • last post Oct 6th
This is the most frequent and most ANNOYING question for me, when I tell someone I’m a voice actor and they ask me to “do a voice”. I’ll say “I don’t do impressions or anything, I just act”, they’ll say “so you talk in your normal voice all the time?” I say no, and they’ll say “then do a voice” I never know what to do or say here, is it just me? Maybe I just don’t like being put on the spot, but it’s different then if someone asked me to sing or something else like that. What do you all do?
Join us on Discord by actorchrisbaker • last post Oct 5th
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Any online acting classes over Zoom? by 2Rain15 • last post Oct 5th
I’m 23 years old and I figured now is a good a time as any to begin my journey as an actor. It’s something I’ve always wanted to try but never had the chance until now. I already have headshots and an Actors Access profile but as of now, I currently don’t have any reels. Anyone here know of any online acting classes I can take? Any advice that’ll point me in the direction would also be helpful. I would greatly appreciate the help! Thanks!
how long does it take to become professional in the acting field? by bigchuangus • last post Oct 5th
I have no experience with acting. If I start practicing now, how long will it take for me to start a career or become professional? I'm using this question to help set a backbone for my career plan. It's crazy how some celebrities started acting at young ages, like 5 or 7. I'm still a freshman in highschool, and my goal is to become an actor before 18. Quite a jump, but it's my dream!
How do you guy's deal with social anxiety (if you have it) while trying /being an actor? by lucycov452 • last post Oct 5th
I have social anxiety and It makes it hard to talk on the phone or call people. Or put myself out there.. Does anyone have any tips on how to overcome this? Or how to deal with it better? Much appreciated!!
Do non-famous/less famous actors travel abroad a lot for filming things? by YourMumsAVirgin69 • last post Oct 5th
Do you have to be a famous actor to get into films/series that require you to travel?
Do I have to dedicate my whole life to acting? by Olliebkl • last post Oct 5th
I’m 16 at the moment and I really want to become an actor but practically it seems way off First I’d need enough money to move somewhere for reputable classes (likely London or Manchester which is expensive), then I’d need to pay for classes while also balancing a job Then I’d have to wait a couple years to likely get a role on any movie or show so..... should I even try?
Self-representing and Agency Fee by moustachegai • last post Oct 5th
If I am a self represented actor and I find and book a non-union commercial, can I also claim the "Buyout $$$$ + 20% agency fee? If not, why not?
Success rate in acting by Spiritual-Win-7317 • last post Oct 5th
What are the chances of being able to be successful enough as a actor to have it as a profession.
The Red Priest - Week One by louisasnotes • last post Oct 5th
Thanks for all of the great comments concerning my casting in this theatre production. As there was so much interest, I thought I'd drop a few notes every week to take you all through the production. First night is November 13. We had two Zoom meetings as a company, this week, and our first get-together in person. Over video we discussed the production as a whole, it's look and feel, sound and point of view. Actors were invited to offer some basic outlines of the characters, too so that we were armed with pointers of how each of us will be thinking once we get p and do it. Our Day together started the 'Given Circumstance' and Discovered Emotion' of the first half of the play, scene by scene via: Acting it with script, improvising the emotional path, then using the discoveries to act it with script in hand. Now, we have a week or so to learn those scenes before we attack it again. What came to me as a basis for the character - along with research, because my character was an actual living person - is a certain understanding that death is on it's way and he's aware of it. In fact, in certain ways, it's welcomed if only to end 'the struggle'. I am looking at an amalgam of several 70's Rock and Roll performers as a 'public persona', even though this was a classical composer and we are in the 1740's. This gives me an electric, flamboyant, famous person that acts a certain way in public, because he's expected to. It also allows me to play with the language as written. OK, back to the script, and I'll be back next week. Qestions are welcome. TL;DR: My starting point for the creation of a theatrical character.
I don't feel comfortable submitting an Eco Cast for a role my agent just sent over by lmnlm • last post Oct 5th
I received an Eco Cast from my agent for a role in major network's drama. I can pass as racially ambiguous, but this role is clearly meant for an ethnicity that I am not. While I may be able to pass, I don't morally feel comfortable auditioning for a role that is not my ethnicity, specifically because the story has to do so much with the character's race and culture. I believe that the role should go to one of the many talented actors of that race who will be able to tell the story authentically. How do I graciously tell my agent I don't feel comfortable submitting an Eco Cast for the role? Or should I just submit a tape so that the casting director will be able to see it?