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Cast It Talent by akfjktis  •  last post Sep 15th

Has anyone actually received a callback or booked any work from Cast It Talent? It seems pretty similar to Actors Access so I was wondering what others experiences were with it.

Any good plays for a group of 4 (2M/2F) by snowchamp1229  •  last post Sep 15th

Normally I try to do my own scene searching but this one has gotten a little complicated and I'm hoping somebody could provide some suggestions. **Project** In my acting conservatory this semester we've been tasked with the job of working on a Super Objective project. The idea is to craft a role by working multiple scenes of a play to make a really well defined character. However, the class has the added difficulty of requiring us to look for: * 4-person scenes (with a possible 5th actor in a minor role if needed). * A play with 3 scenes of different lengths (\~3 minutes/ 8 minutes/ 15 minutes) * Somewhat even writing between the characters * Also if it can be great writing that would be good too Does anybody here have any suggestions?

I'm a actor/writer who's moving to LA soon. Any advice? by Spawn-of-Santa  •  last post Sep 15th

I've read acting advice, and writing advice, and moving to LA advice, but it's hard to find advice for all three put together-- or much writer/actor advice at all. I've written a few scripts, but I'm about to start on a low budget feature script with myself in mind for a lead role. Does anyone have experience writing their own parts? Or if you have general acting in LA advice, I'd be happy to hear that as well.

Literature/novels for actors? by BrokeHardHead  •  last post Sep 15th

Looking for books where I can draw inspiration from which also has a lot of dialogues and monologues. I’m very in to fantasy, crime/mobsters and thriller/horror. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. :) Cheers.

Jumping into the business during the pandemic, should I do it? by Suncaste  •  last post Sep 15th

As a newcomer, is it worth it to start getting into the business during the pandemic? Like getting an agent, getting into SAG-AFTRA, etc. My mentor had said that most of the work during these times will be going to those top actors or actors who agents are already familiar with who have been out of work because of Covid-19. I’m currently in college taking online acting classes and I’m planning to transfer to an LA school next fall. LA is still only a couple hour drive from where I am, if that changes anything. What do you think? Thanks guys!

Online Acting Class Recommendations? Barrow Group/HB Studio/The Acting Studio NYC? by hondaelementchick  •  last post Sep 14th

Hello! I'm a beginning actor, and I'm looking for recommendations for online acting classes. I definitely would like to get serious about acting, and would like to be in an environment where other classmates are also serious/you get enough attention from the instructor. I took an Intro to Meisner course at the Acting Studio with James Price. I liked it, but I'm not sure if I want to continue on at the studio and commit to the Meisner technique before I've had a chance to act more. Any suggestions? I've also looked into acting one at the Barrow Group and HB Studio. I'm wondering if any of you have had experience at these studios, or have other recommendations. Thanks a bunch!

Why is Javier Bardem so captivating? by Garavila  •  last post Sep 14th

He truly is one of the best actors out there. Every time I watch him I'm glued to the screen. He truly commits to the character and doesn't let go lol. He's soooo good and inspiring. So what is it that makes him so good? I feel like it's because he always has a clear objective in mind and really portrays his utmost commitment to that. Does that make sense? What do y'all think?

Did anyone do the virtual ACTOR PRO EXPO? by StrobeRogers  •  last post Sep 14th

I missed it. I'm considering going Monday. Is it worthwhile? Thanks

I want to try this out. by Ceejmahn66  •  last post Sep 14th

Hey there voice actors! I did some theatre in highschool, and some during college, and then the pandemic hit. I miss doing shows, and after recording some vocals for a few songs, I realized I miss acting too. I can do a decent British accent (for an American

Who is the best voice actor (vocal range + acting talent combined) by endless_telegram  •  last post Sep 14th

In the last one, it was Matthew Mercer won won between him, Steve Blum and Nolan North. Now who is the best between these three? [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/isbco1)

My first demo reel. Feedback and criticism welcome and requested! by TheBugWar  •  last post Sep 14th

Hey Actors and Actresses! I am dipping my toes into Voice Acting and have put together four small scripts that show a small range of my ability. If you could have a listen and provide any feedback, it would be greatly appreciated! [Thanks for listening!](https://soundcloud.com/user-761352748/demo-reel)

SAG-AFTRA contracts / social security # by NullNullSchneider  •  last post Sep 14th

A quick question about contracts I'm currently doing with my actors for an upcoming SAG-approved project. Does anyone know if it is necessary to put the complete number in the contract? On the form, it looks like it - no mention of "only last four digits" or something? Thanks

Misconception about voiceover: you change your voice for every role. You don’t, in fact, you rarely do. by StorytellerAli  •  last post Sep 14th

That’s a big misconception that a lot of aspiring voice actors have about the work - you use a unique voice for every single role you take on. The best voice actors - Laura Bailey, Nolan North, John DiMaggio, Mark Hamill etc, are all innately recognisable actors who are all definitely capable of shows of extreme voice range, but for the most part, you’d hear them speaking as they regularly do for the majority of their characters. THAT is what makes them instantly recognisable. For the majority of the time, perhaps 50% or 60% of the time, you won’t be changing your voice, or if you do, they’ll be superficial changes such as accent, pace of speech, tempo or tone. You will need to hone your normal speaking range to suit as many characters as possible and make sure it is a tool for many, *many* occasions. Trust me, ALL voice actors, or rather, all humans, have the capacity of creating millions of unique voices based on a number of factors for any character they wish to portray. You’re not looking to become a Dungeon Master or comedian or impressionist in this industry with all these unique voices you’ve got in your disposal. You’re looking to become a performer, and the normal voice you wield is much more attractive to casting callers and VO directors than anything in your higher or lower octaves. Of course, it varies from animation to games to adverts and so on where versatility is rewarded differently (for example, if you’re looking to work on cartoons, expect to change your voice around a bit more than you would in video games), but for the most part, expect to see a one or two people BORED with your voice. It means you’ve made it in the industry.

Immigrating from a 3rd world country to become an actor by umininnn  •  last post Sep 14th

So I’m planning on moving from a 3rd world country to become and actor and just gathering information about it so I do this smartly. I’m planning on moving to Toronto and go to a public film college so I can apply eventually after going through the whole immigration process to a permanent residency, ask for a work permit after studying a Diploma for 2 years in acting and just try to make it like we all want to. Now, is this a smart move? I’m not considering moving to LA or Chicago or ATL or New York because pandemic and money and everything that implies but I also think maybe I should just take the risk? Even if the whole immigration process there is a mess and way harder. I am already making a big decision so should I just go all the way?

I wonder where Leonardo DiCaprio got all the adrenaline for The Wolf Of Wall Street’s movie? by TravisInDemand  •  last post Sep 14th

I read on YouTube, a comment in a video of the movie that said the following: «When you watch a movie you see them act emotionally and it makes sense because XYZ just happened in the movie. But in reality XYZ didn’t happen at all. The actor just came from breakfast and when someone yells "Action" he makes the character look seamless and real.» And unless DiCaprio used real drugs during the movie, which, well, who knows? I'm curious to know what his preparation was for playing such a character, and play it so well as he did.

What's the order for a self tape? by alleyoop144  •  last post Sep 14th

Hey! New actor here. What's the order that you guys typically do for a self tape? Does the slate usually go before the scenes, or after? And do you guys include a title card only in the beginning, or in both the beginning and end?

Foot in the door or bad choice? by AnaxRex  •  last post Sep 14th

I am a young actor who still hasn't gotten a foot in the door. I have no questions of ability as I have worked with top tier actors and more than held my own. I have an opportunity on a film but the film is something I would not necessarily take pride in. It is a sci-fi type b horror movie with what seems like actors who once did porn. But it's an opportunity to to work with other actors who do get work a lot and gain traction. Is this something I would regret?