So I’m looking for advice, I’d be a dream to be an actor, and can’t imagine myself doing a career and enjoying it as much as being an actor. I’m wondering how I could start acting/ gather skills to become successful as an actor. I’m 12 and my family isn’t the richest. I know it’s good to know dancing and singing and similar skills. My mother has a good friend that’s a dance instructor that I could learn dancing for free or heavily discounted. My uncle is great at guitar so I could learn that from him. I could also learn piano from an app or YouTube. I can probably find YouTube videos to help me be alright as singing. Do you have to be an absolutely gorgeous person to be a successful actress? Because I’m not the best looking person compared to the most successful female actor in the industry but I’m not COMPLETELY ugly, I think... and I’ll try to take theater in school. And take acting classes later in life so if anyone who is already an actor please let me know what I can do to help myself start a career.
Hey I'm new to this site but I'm an aspiring model/actress I've been trying really hard to get a break. I use the backstage app, and even signed up with an acting agency, where they only post jobs for babies, toddlers, or grown adults. Being in the entertainment business has been my dream for most of my childhood. Ive been to theatre classes at school, modeling workshops, I was in a play, a music video and haven't gotten a real chance. Any tips or similar stories id love to hear from anyone:)
I just finished the film “just mercy” and there is a scene where the main character (Michael b Jordan) interviews a range of inmates on death row. Within 5 seconds I could tell these people were not actors but rather real inmates telling a real story and then as soon as Jamie foxx’s character comes on the screen BAM back to acting. It was light and day between them, and I started to question what made these real stories so real compared to Jamie foxx’s story and the rest of the movie? I looked more into it and they wore the same clothes, same camera angle, same camera quality so that means it had to do with their “acting”. Some my question is, how come it’s so night and day between a real person and a best Oscar actor? What makes their performance so much more real than Jamie’s?
Preferably something that’s not too boring of a listen but any recommendations will do!
I thought this was really helpful, especially for beginning actors. [Justin Powell - Getting Into Character for Actors and Actresses](https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Getting-Into-Character-for-Actors-and-Actresses/154233074/projects?via=logged-in-home-your-classes)
if this isn't allowed on this sub take it down but are there any film actresses who have hooked noses? do they deter casting agents?
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Hi there Just got my first agent. She's told me repeatedly that I don't need to invest in shirt mics or studio mics for VO and film auditions. I just don't agree with this line of thinking, at all. Any actors on here who have had multiple VO/film and TV credits who can chime in? I really REALLY think audio is important to the audition, but the agent would prefer me to spend thatoney on an extra acting class Let me know what you guys think!
So I just bought Robert Blumenfeld's book, Accents a Manual for Actors and it said it was supposed to come with 2 CDs. My problem here is that I only got 1 CD and an even bigger problem the only CD got shipped to me broken. So I wanted to ask does anyone know where I can buy the CDs individually or maybe where can I find the CD files? If not maybe you can point me in a direction where I could ask a better place? Thank you in advance.
"Voiceover excited me and terrified me. I thought I was going to be really bad at it. It was so freeing and fun to not have to wait for 10 minutes between every setup. They just throw you a direction, and you just say it." ~ Anna Kendrick This isn't saying anything will be easy, but it's certainly a way to understand everything in a simple, down to earth, quirky actress sort of way. Put in the work and if you're trying to reach film or video games, it will be right there in front of you. All the job searches, the research for methods, fighting to reach the dream will be worth it.
Hello everyone! So, I’ve been requested to submit a self tape for the first time and it involves reading two sides. I know the general advice about wearing flattering clothes, making your hair presentable, some makeup, plain background etc. My question though is would it be a good idea, or is it ever recommended that actors have two different looks for each side to show how you look with different hairstyles/clothes? For example hair down in one, hair up in another? Or is it better to remain consistent so that it’s apparent that they were recorded at the same time? Thank you in advance!
This question refers to how hard it is for actors to disconnect from their characters after they finish the role.
I decided to face reality years ago. I am just not photogenic. I’m not saying I’m ugly— cameras just can’t capture what little beauty I have. Annoyingly so that I would not even waste anyone’s time to audition for a role that would have me predominantly in the mix. Me on camera would be so distracting it would take away from the art. This is a reason that out of high school I decided not to go on with acting. I’m not saying all acting is camera work, but theres a lot of that out there. I’m just sticking to stage work. The stage is literally where I belong and where I feel most alive. The place where you FEEL the laughter and you are able to egg the audience on... oh the energy! I just felt like posting this. I mean it’s not even self degrading it’s facing facts. The world looks for unique/beautiful people. My face is neither and just will not cooperate with cameras. I am completely fine with this, and realized there is definitely a difference in being photogenic and attractive. Also for not being photogenic a good tip is finding your angle. Even if I found that angle, no one can just act from an angle.
Hey r/acting, I’m a LA actor that’s been quarantined in Austin, Texas since April and now planning to stay here for awhile. I’ve been having trouble finding much information on agencies in Texas. I’ve submitted to some (Page Parkes, Acclaim, Collier, Actors Clearinghouse) and have received offers but want to see if anyone has any input or advice! Much appreciated, thank you!
When you have a kiss scene with a fellow actor/actress do you guys rehearse it with each other and practice kissing?
Recently, I joined a local talent show to showcase my voice acting and get some publicity/win some prizes maybe. In the audition round, I was given the equivalent of a golden buzzer, but the judges hinted that they were looking for talents in the areas of hosting and presenting, basically media personalities. Personally I'm more of a character voice actor and impressionist. With that being said, how can I tailor my act to match what they're looking for, while maintaining my advantage in doing impressions and weird voices? In the audition round, I did a gameshow host voice, but I feel like it's gonna lose its novelty should I keep reprising it.
Not asking for a reality check. But at least here in the UK it feels very much like a game of spot the Tory, you know? It’s like everyone who makes it as a successful actor went to Eton. Even those who aren’t big names but still work regularly either come from money, their family are in the business, have serious connections, etc. Looking at most young actors my age, for example Anya Taylor Joy, she was discovered while walking her dog outside of Harrods. Sure she’s a good actor but to me that also shows she lives in uber central London i.e. she’s very rich. Maya Hawk, Lily Rose Depp, celebrity parents. Maya Hawk had 0 credits to her name when she got cast in BBC’s Little Women. She only got the audition and the part because of her name. And it’s the name that opens doors, not the talent. Timothee Chalamet comes from money and his parents are famous in other fields. Ansel Elgort comes from money too. Daisy Ridley even though she makes it seem like she’s self made, aren’t her family super rich? Those who aren’t part of any of the above categories are a minority and usually get into RADA or Guildhall which gives them priority access to agents and the industry. Smaller drama schools don’t have that. Other people who aren’t part of the above categories are often very lucky as well as supremely talented. John Boyega, for example; extremely skilled actor, happened to be in the right place at the right time. But that’s quite rare. I know we do this because we love it, can’t live without it. But. As a 2020 graduate from a smaller school, I feel like my career is doomed before it starts. Can’t do theatre because of corona; can’t do screen acting because you need to have theatre experience first, be seen by CDs and agents, network in press nights etc and then audition for screen. My school shut before we even did our showreels so I have nothing to send to casting directors; and though many have said they don’t mind self tapes on your personal spotlight, neither me nor my classmates have had a single response from something like that. We have finished drama school and no one has an agent... It’s honestly sad. My school isn’t even a tiny or new one, it’s established, just not one or the top schools. Plus, I’m an immigrant (though English is one of my first languages) and nobody really looks for someone of my profile. So. Can you really do this industry without crazy connections? Bout to go mad. Thanks.
Please pm me with your rates. I am thinking of 3 videos to start. These are really short, average 5 lines max and will be published on Instagram for a writer page.