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Voice actors needed for a comedy point and click game by guga2112  •  last post Apr 24th

We're looking for voice actor for our upcoming comedy point and click game, The Will of Arthur Flabbington. You can find details about the game, rates and terms here [https://www.gugames.eu/2023/04/25/voice-actors-needed/](https://www.gugames.eu/2023/04/25/voice-actors-needed/)

GBR or CND for acting? by PandabearPB12  •  last post Apr 23rd

Hello! I have British and Canadian citizenship. I currently live in Vancouver, Canada but have been contemplating moving to London, UK. Any actors who live in either of those locations and can provide insight on what country would be better to learn the craft, book gigs, gain success? Appreciate your insight!

Got lucky I guess by HotLettuce5381  •  last post Apr 23rd

So a few weeks back I got casted in a play called on strivers row apparently they had been working on the play for 6 months and some of the cast left and i filled in. It was funny how i got the part as ive always wanted to be an actor and got one of the main roles. My castmates were impressed i learned the script in two weeks and we finished showings this past sunday. Im currently a sophomore in college as a criminal justice major and always wanted to act but never had the chance to show it. Now im left with this feeling of you did great but i want more to do and to be. the head of the Department also asked if i could double major.my castmates all said i did well and grew in the short time but now i feel kind of lost. Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Non-union - Auditions? by checkerchickens  •  last post Apr 23rd

I had Backstage and paid for that subscription for a while but everything posted on there now seems to be a little fishy. Maybe I’m just setting it too specific, I don’t know. I use Actors Access a lot but was curious to know if anyone uses IMDBPro or another casting site for TV/Film or theater. I’m non-Union and not represented (literally haven’t booked a paid job yet) so I’m trying to figure out what sites are worth my time and energy, and if I’m missing some good ones I’ll add them to my list! Thanks!

Can sag actors do community theater? by senualist  •  last post Apr 23rd

So i do a lot of film work and im gonna have to join sag soon. Im wondering though if I can still do unpaid community theater after I join. Getting speaking roles on film is rare and even when you do book something more often than not its not enough to really sink your teeth into and give your acting muscle a good work out. Community theater is basically like going to the gym to stay fit but for acting. And what about equity actors? Are they allowed to do community theater?

Becoming More Competitive as an Actor by Tammy Hunt  •  last post Apr 22nd



This requires a combination of skill development, networking, and perseverance. Here are some tips to help you stand out in the acting industry:

- Training: Continuously improve your acting skills by attending acting classes, workshops, or pursuing a degree in theater arts or drama. Learn various acting techniques.

- Versatility: Develop a wide range of skills, including singing, dancing, stage combat, or playing musical instruments. This will make you more marketable and open up opportunities in different aspects of the industry.

- Build a strong portfolio: Create a professional resume, headshots, and a demo reel showcasing your acting range and versatility. Update these materials regularly.

- Networking: Establish relationships with fellow actors, directors, casting agents, and other industry professionals. Attend workshops, industry events, and networking gatherings to meet new people and make connections.

- Audition frequently: Be proactive in seeking out audition opportunities, whether through talent agencies, online casting websites, or social media groups. The more auditions you attend, the more exposure and experience you'll gain.

- Take on diverse roles: Seek out different types of roles, including theater, film, television, and commercial work, to develop a broad range of acting experiences and increase your adaptability.

- Develop a strong online presence: Create a personal website and maintain active social media profiles to showcase your work and connect with fans and industry professionals. 

- Cultivate resilience: Rejection is an inevitable part of the acting industry. Learn to handle it gracefully and use it as a learning experience to improve your skills and approach.

- Stay informed: Keep up with industry trends, news, and casting calls by following relevant websites, blogs, or social media channels. Staying informed can help you identify opportunities and stay ahead of the competition.

- Continuous improvement: Always be open to feedback and strive to improve your craft. Reflect on your performances and seek constructive criticism from mentors, coaches, and peers.

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Group classes vs private coaching by AccountantLong9075  •  last post Apr 22nd

I’ve taken group classes for years but also use a private coach just for some bigger auditions. I found a class that I’ve been wanting to try, but after learning it’s 4 hours on Thursday nights I’m thinking private coaching may fit me more. I work 9-5 everyday and time matters to me more and more as I get older, is it bad I don’t want to sit in a class for 4 hours? Is even a 30 minute private coaching just as valuable? Is there a lot more value in taking group classes with other actors?

saw audition for "sound a like" for popular franchise; worried about replacing the original actor by queen_of_kong  •  last post Apr 22nd

I saw an audition come through for a game based on a very popular series and they are looking for a soundalike of the lead. I'm wondering why they aren't getting the original actor to do this role. Am I a scab if I audition for this? This is a SAG job. I've heard about situations where the original actor was asking for too much money (maybe 5x scale or something) so they try to recast with someone cheaper. I'm wondering if this is the case. Or possibly the original actor is busy with another project so they need to recast. Either way, I don't want to be viewed as a grub if I book this role. Seems like it could be a bad look. Anyone have insight on other examples of this working out- or going badly?

Reel for Theatre Acting by MarchProfessional435  •  last post Apr 22nd

I'm primarily a theatre actor. I've done some film work, but mainly as a featured extra, so I don't have much of a reel. If I want to continue doing theatre work, should I make a reel of just me doing monologues and songs?

Training Question by MarchProfessional435  •  last post Apr 22nd

The other day I saw an ad for a course called "Performing Arts industry Essentials" offered by a Backstage, Yellowbrick, and NYU. The faculty are mostly NYU Tisch professors, peppered with a few active BW actors. The cost is normally $1000, but they offered me a "scholarship" of $500. Has anyone heard of this program? if so, is it worth $500 and a bunch of time?

Stunt Work as a Side Hustle by Easy-Cryptographer-4  •  last post Apr 22nd

Does anyone here do stunt work on the side? Could this be a decent side hustle/survival job for an actor or is it a waste of time if your main goal in the industry is to audition and book roles?

I know how to do everything except plan my career help by FerdinandBowie  •  last post Apr 22nd

Ive met w career coaches and my resume format looks great. My headshots have a plan for my looks and types. I have a photographer in mind my coach loves. I just have no idea how to get in a career mindset to know what markets to get agents, how to search for them, when i need new ones, what classes to be in...all the basic intermediate actor stuff. Help

What age range has the most opportunities in your experience? by InterruptingCar  •  last post Apr 22nd

I'm 24 with a playing range between roughly 18 and 28, and just graduated from acting college a few months back. I've noticed amongst my peers that the ones who can play teens are booking bigger jobs so far. That said, some of them have been working for a few years already. I know I'm still at a relatively young age but I sometimes kick myself for not believing in myself and taking the steps to start a few years earlier. What I'm wondering is, is that the sweet spot for actors trying to establish themselves, or in your experience are opportunities equally or more frequent for those in their mid-twenties, late twenties and thirties?

How effective do professional actor headshots play a role when it comes to auditions for tv and film ? by Proof-Pollution454  •  last post Apr 22nd

Hello I wanted to ask how effective do professional Headshots play for auditions for tv and film ?

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.


www.stage32.com/blog/breathing-exercise-to-help-anxiety-before-a-pitch-or-audition-3339

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 :))