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I'm new to the world of Hollywood and I need guidance by aliceeedias • last post Aug 27th
I decided that I want to be an actress, but I don't know where or how to start. I don't know how the Hollywood industry works because I live in another country. Therefore, I am looking for a mentor or guide in this area. So, could someone give me the name of a person or course that can really help me get what I want? (I was considering paying for advice from Wendy Alane Wright - the only person I know in this area - but a lot of people told me it’s not worth it)
Genderswap monologue on an acting reel? by ThatNeverlandGirl • last post Aug 27th
So my reel is pretty much nonexistent at the moment. I was planning on working on it during my last semester of college because the film students constantly are looking for actors for their final exam projects. With covid though, all my plans were literally destroyed and now I've graduated with a degree in theatre and feel completely unprepared to try and enter the film industry. So I'm sort of on my own. I know that it's not unheard of to put monologues on your reel, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to do that for now. My main question is what are everyone's thoughts on putting a gender swap monologue on your reel? I'm a 22-year-old girl and the monologue is for a guy in their mid-20s. It's Quentin Coldwater's monologue from The Magicians. (It's performed by Jason Ralph and he's freaking incredible. Here's a link to it: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6zQZ3jx\_Ow](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6zQZ3jx_Ow) ) It's not a last resort type of thing. Like I know there are other good monologues out there that are actually for my gender, but this monologue just really hits home for me and I think I honestly can perform it better than any other monologue I've tried. I just really relate to the character so much and he's honestly saved my life. I just feel like the character of Quentin is the male version of me. I've always tended to get type casted as a character similar to him so I just figured showcasing this could be beneficial? Sorry for rambling, any advice at all will be greatly appreciated. Thank you (:
Stellar X2 Microphones - What's your opinion? by AlenACNL • last post Aug 27th
So, I'm probably late to the party but here we go: I'm an actor who wants to get into voice acting. Now, because of the pandemic, I'm currently trying to build a little snappy recording booth for my home. Whilst doing some research on microphones, I stumbled on the Stellar X2, a microphone that rivals a Neumann U87 in sound for 200$. Listening to some videos, it does indeed sound super good. But the price is so cheap..So I was wondering if anyone has used them for a longer period of time? Is the sound still as good as everyone praises it to be? Does the quality go down over time? Are there better microphones that a newcomee should invest in by upping the budget by 500-1000$ or is this microphone really the king of "low budget" premium quality? Would love to hear some opinions, fellow actors!
Looking to hire a voice actress for Tomboy ASMR by aaronamethyst • last post Aug 27th
There's two things I really enjoy: Smolder from MLP and Crime Scene Investigation ASMR. ASMR is already very niche and this exact type is one of the lesser ideas that are messed around with within the community. I've never hired a VA before so I don't really know how much I should offer. I'm more than willing to figure out how much you deserve for this. Thank you for your time.
I feel really bad. by benase • last post Aug 26th
I was supposed to be majoring in Theatre, but the nerves got the better of me. I saw that extensive syllabus and how you had to perform often and do this and do that...and as much as I want to be an actor, I can’t believe that I allowed myself to back out because I wasn’t ready for all the stress that goes into that. I’m majoring in something else now, but it pisses me off how I just quit like that. I fear I might not ever become an actor if I can’t get over my anxieties like this. Any tips on how to just push through it? Or even minor in it or something? I don’t want to become a slave to my nerves.
How to find film auditions, no representation. by JockNerd0924 • last post Aug 26th
I am 19 in college in South Georgia. I’m finding it difficult to find auditions. What is the best way to find auditions for films, student, amateur, etc. I do not have representation, I have been in one major film with an extremely small speaking role because of a stroke of luck but am not even sure whether I received credit or not so my reputation isn’t crazy great other than a few student films and productions I did in high school. Should I get backstage or actors access? What do you all recommend?
Be a part of the top 100 actors waitlist for an auditioning app launching in December by iyiol_a • last post Aug 26th
My team and I are super excited to be launching an auditioning app in December and have started building our waitlist of amazing actors around the world, so we can connect them to big movie producers. Monologue is a super exciting news and I can't wait for you to join this waitlist of just 100 people. Join here >> [https://sendfox.com/monologue](https://sendfox.com/monologue) ​ https://preview.redd.it/wd9ym17xxcj51.png?width=2101&format=png&auto=webp&s=12169c6f28e9c2cdf44f0823ef0423459c15558e
Hey, North American actors..... by louisasnotes • last post Aug 26th
I suggested the following on a recent thread: " I'd rather be part of a group that performed their in-progress stage monologues on an ongoing basis. It would make a change to explain the decisions actors made in understanding, interpreting and presentation of various monologues and hear the input of others in the same profession. It would also help all of the group to continually learn new monologues and add to their catalogs. It may even lead to more exposure." First thing first - anyone interested? Technical requirement suggestions, if Yes ?
I’m really lost any help would be greatly appreciated by frostybitts_ • last post Aug 25th
I have been trying to understand more of the industry and it seems the only way to get in is to pay for a service like backstage. In my case I have enough money to pay for it but don’t know if that’s the best choice. Also I was wondering if anyone has any connections or good acting classes they know of in philly? I’m 17 skinny and I’m 6’5 I’m also half middle eastern do you think any of those are important traits of an actor. Sorry this is all over the place it’s just that I would like to prove to my parents that I don’t need college and I can be an actor since it’s always been a dream of mine and don’t worry I’m not filled with expectations I know it’s a hard industry. Thankyou
Shakespeare Monologue Challenge by MarkBowen123 • last post Aug 25th
With all the online live-streaming of theatre performances people are doing these days to keep theatre alive during the pandemic, I just got this idea for a weekly livestream to do on my youtube channel as a collaboration with other fans of the Bard. Wondering if any actors here might be interested in the "Shakespeare monologue challenge" Here's the idea... I start a livestream using the "StreamYard" software, and link it to youtube, and then invite the actor "challenging" me to join so it's both of us onscreen together. Then I share the screen with another tab that has the spinner from the "Wheel of Names" site which has a big list of the most famous monologues. Each of us spins, and whatever comes up we have to perform, impromptu, with no rehearsal (if you really know Shakespeare you might already mostly know the monologue without rehearsal, but that's part of the game).... then the viewers will vote (in the comments) about whose performance they liked better.
I Can't Cry by ohwowie10 • last post Aug 25th
Well...I've finally runned out of options, so it looks like I'm turning to old faithful...hello reditors and fellow actors. I've seemed to have hit a road block. I can't cry. Well let me be a bit more specific: I can't seem to get emotional for a monolouge I'm performing. For the past 6 weeks I've been rehearsing a play for my college. Its been going great except for the fact that I can't seem to f**king cry in this monologe. And believe ive tried everything. 1. Staying hydrated 2. Not forcing myself to cry. 3. Think about sad memories/scenarios 4. Think about the stakes at risk 5. Listen to music 6. Implementing breathing techniques or other physical movements that mimic crying that could trigger me to cry I feel like for some reason wherever I'm saying the lines it's hard to feel sad. Like my emotions and the words I'm saying are completely two different things. I've had classes where I've need to talk about sad things before, maybe from my own personal life amd I've cried. But, for this particular scene I'm just not crying or even feeling the urge. Anybody have tips or reasons why this may be? ( TL;DR : I've had trouble getting emotinal for a monoluge im performing, I've tried everything's but nothing is seeming to work. Any tips or reasons why this may be?)
Any Actors who are also Movie Producers here? by writeact • last post Aug 25th
Any actors who also co star in and produce their own movies? I'm an actor and screenwriter with several scripts.
Do you consider yourself an "actor" or an "artist"? by Yaars23 • last post Aug 25th
Actor Websites: To Be or Not To Be — one broke actress (Thoughts?) by augustunes • last post Aug 25th
Protecting my voice during the fires by BMXnotFIX • last post Aug 25th
So I live in the bay area in California and for the past week or so the air has been extremely dense with smoke and ash from the (seemingly annuallly) entire state being on fire. I've noticed my voice is suffering a lot. It cracks when I try to sing at all, especially in the higher range. I'm also a voice actor so I'm worried about it affecting work. What are some ways I can protect my voice, besides the obvious like limiting smoke exposure?
How seriously does Japan take voice acting? by lawson125 • last post Aug 25th
As opposed to America, voice acting seems to be a big deal in Japan. I hear that it’s quite competitive and that there’s even schools that specialize in voice acting. But what else should we know about voice acting in Japan? Is it a cutthroat business? Have voice actors damaged their voices beyond prepare because of how much of themselves they give to a role? Do you have personal stories about getting into the business? Feel free to share!
How do I know if I am damaging my vocal chords? by GizmoGator • last post Aug 25th
I have been trying to do some deeper voices (I’m a female). And at the beginning my neck was sore after trying to do a deep voice. My throat wasn’t sore and my voice wasn’t hoarse, but my neck was sore. So I rested but still practiced about 2 minutes everyday by humming or speaking. The soreness went away and I could do the deeper voice more comfortably, having no neck soreness afterwords. But I’m still a bit worried, because some people tell me it’s just my voice adjusting, some people say it’s bad and I should stop. Others say that I just shouldn’t talk deeper for prolonged periods of time I still want to go a bit deeper and I was wondering if I should stop trying to go deeper completely. I’ve seen some female voice actors gradually train themselves to have a deeper or more convincing male voice. Some more extreme than others. My voice isn’t naturally as high as some others girls I know and I found it’s easier for me to go deeper than go higher. But yeah, is it actually possible to slowly train my voice to be more comfortable going deep? Or am I just convincing myself that I’m not damaging my vocal chords? I don’t practice everyday anymore, but I do hum sometimes.
I want to start being a voice actor! by G59YungLudo666 • last post Aug 25th
So I just did a voice over for a friend and I really liked it, I’m just trying to find people that needs a deep voice for a role (video games, cartoons, etc ) I speak English, Spanish and French. I’m not going to charge nobody I just want to have some experience and have some fun. Thanks for reading.
Zoom Table Reads Group for Teen Actors by lilacblue23 • last post Aug 24th
Hey! I am trying to make like a group chat of teen actors who are looking to get some extra practice. We would just act out scripts together and give each other suggestions and advice. Let me know if you are interested & dm me!!