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Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 27 by AutoModerator • last post Aug 27th
Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do at least some basic research on what actor headshots look like--composition, framing, lighting. You will find a Google Image search for "actor headshots" to be very helpful for this. Non-professional shots are fine for age/typecasting; please keep in mind that one picture is a difficult way to go about this. Video of you moving and speaking would be ideal, but understandably more difficult to post. For what it's worth, the branding workshop at SAG-AFTRA recommends a five-year age range. That's inclusive, so for example 19-23, 25-29, 34-38, etc.
what is the point of even chasing this if no matter what you do, you cannot get auditions for paid work? do you just come to the conclusion that it's just not in the cards for you? by thisbemyusername1234 • last post Aug 27th
I just can't read one more sentence of somebody talking about how busy their months have been with auditions. I have been chasing this for years, I have done everything, from making my own shit, to changing reps, joining SAG, to moving around different markets, to self submitting like crazy, and I get such a low amount of auditions from my agents that it is so fucking depressing and infuriating and dehumanizing that I don't even feel like wasting my time with this anymore. I just don't understand. I dont understand how nobody tells you the truth about this, like, it's one thing to not be cast, I get that, but to not even get fucking auditions after YEARS of chasing this? after getting into SAG? I wouldn't wish this life experience on my worst enemy. to see trust fund kids and people just starting get swooped up into a career, and to bust my ass and sacrifice so much for literally breadcrumbs of breadcrumbs, I just can't put into words how angry and exasperated I am. I almost feel like low level agents and managers shouldn't even be able to conduct business, because they are just such a complete waste of time for actors, get your hopes up, don't communicate, have no game plan, don't care about you, what the fuck is the point of even being with them? I dont know what to say anymore, it sucks to know that you have the goods and it doesn't fucking matter. but like seriously at what point do you just say, you know what? I can't spend my life chasing something that gives me 0 in return.
Need Black Male Actor to play the active Dad of 22 year old - See details below by Spirited_Sprinkles99 • last post Aug 27th
\[DAD\] Mr. "Work Hard, Play Hard." He doesn't just live each day, he CONQUERS it! Organized, energetic, capable and loving, with a low tolerance for laziness which makes his kids see him as somewhat of a drill sergeant. ​ No Pay - Copy and Credit Provided. This film will hit multiple film festivals.
A New Collaborative Subreddit Between Actors, Voice-Actors, and Screenwriters by W_T_D_ • last post Aug 27th
Hello everyone and thanks to the moderators for giving me permission to post this! To make a long(er) story short, I recently took hold of a subreddit from years back that was restricted and abandoned by its founder. r/Scriptread is a place for screenwriters to post either a monologue or a dialogue-heavy, character-driven scene that actors and voice-actors may perform through visual or audio-only recordings. To the benefit of both sides, writers get to hear their work aloud and performers have access to a range of works that they may use for demo reels or any similar works; or it could simply be a place to hone your skills and practice. If you would like to participate, please join at r/Scriptread where, at this moment, an example script and recording awaits. More will be flowing in as I make the rounds and visit other subreddits. I hope to see some of you there!
How to portray a vampire bite by atxhidden • last post Aug 27th
So I'm curious on shows like The vampire diaries and the originals, whenever 1 actor who is a vampire has to portray that he/she is biting another actor on the neck, how do they do that? Do you just leave your mouth open on their neck? Do you think at any point someone has accidentally given another person a hickey because of it?
Self tape by AgileSeaworthiness3 • last post Aug 27th
Hello guys, I need your help please, I have an audition but I have to send a self tape and I have no idea how that works, I’m new in the business and I don’t know if someone has to read the other actor lines or just read my part, any advice would help me a lot thank you!
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.