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Trouble Finding New Agent by lazyxlibra • last post Jul 2nd
Hi! Canadian here in Toronto. I know there's the pandemic, but things are opening up in Toronto and from what I know, in-person auditions are now happening in limited capacity and of course self-tapes are the norm. But all that aside: I'm an actress that's been acting on and off since I was around 16. I'm 22 now. I had to put it on the backburner during university but I still had an agent throughout my undergrad, managed to get roles here and there. I left my last agent in late May 2019 because it just wasn't working out. Before that, I had another agent that I simply aged out of. I spent the summer of 2019 studying Meisner in NYC. Submitted my package filled with cover letter, resume, demo reel, headshots etc in November of 2019 and got nothing. Decided to lay low and just find a job and then the pandemic hit . I was spurred to resubmit because an FB group I'm in for women in the industry said that they were having luck with virtual meetings. I still got nothing after submitting about a month ago. I resent to a new list of agents this week. I want to ask, is there something I'm doing wrong? What can I do to improve my chances if the new batch I sent doesn't pan out? I'm at a loss because the last time I submitted I managed to get meetings but both the November 2019 and June 2020 submissions were complete duds.
Where should I move to as a beginner? by charghead • last post Jul 2nd
I'm thinking about moving to the US to try and be a working actor after the virus situation calms down. Which city should I move to? I've heard that cities like Atlanta are seeing more productions but I'm also interested in training as well as I haven't received any real training. Considering,where should I go?
LA actor instagram follow chain by drink_vaderade • last post Jul 2nd
Any LA actors interested in following each other on Instagram to support each other and follow each other’s career progress? Just comment your Instagram!
Jealous of actors. by john_chimp72 • last post Jul 1st
I don't really like talking about this, but hey! I may aswell get it off my chest. Ever since I started watching Stranger Things, I started to grow jealous of the child actors who are kind of my age but like 2 years older like, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, etc. I want to stop that jealousy, so is there anyway I can?. Thanks for your time.
British actors with regional accents by EFC94 • last post Jul 1st
What's been your experience? Personally, I'm fortunate enough to be able to live in the states through dual nationality. In the UK I got completely snubbed by casting directors before they even saw me perform as I had a "working class" accent being a Liverpudlian and didn't go to drama school for three years in London. LA was a completely different experience. Within four months I had an agent and was auditioning for different roles on streaming/BBC America/HBO. I was allowed the chance to show my adaptability to use different accents American/Russian/British(various styles)/Australian. Some of these were also auditioning in the UK where I would never have had the same opportunity. My accent was classed as British(some people thought I was Australian) and that meant I was an adaptable actor apparently. The last CD I saw at a workshop in Burbank made me suppress a grin when she made a very generous comparison between me and Russell Crowe. Compare that to my last CD workshop in London when I was told to my actual face I'd be a more suitable "criminal of the week" or "corrupting drug dealer" with my accent, than going for lead roles. Then Covid-19 happened and I had to come back to Liverpool. But I'll be back when it's safe and I have maintained contact with my agent about remote auditioning. Has anyone else suffered this regional discrimination in the UK? I think it's a huge issue that needs to be addressed. There should be more on the table for Northern actors than soap roles or petty criminals on daytime dramas. Not everyone(hardly anyone) has my luck and can have a go in a separate market unless they make it in the UK first.
Are there any guidelines of "good etiquette" for visitors interacting with reenactors/historical interpreters (or improv actors in general)? by Unhealing • last post Jul 1st
Hopefully this question is on-topic for this subreddit, it's a bit specific so I'm unsure where is the best place to put it. I've never interacted with a historical interpreter before, but it seems like a really interesting and personal way of learning about certain time periods. Are there any good general rules of thumb for etiquette that visitors should consider when interacting with actors? I guess there are some obvious ones like "look, don't touch," but are there any other common faux pas that can make the actor uncomfortable? Also, how much does "normal" social etiquette hold? For example, I wouldn't normally ask someone I just met if they're educated or not, how much they make to live off of, etc., but that might be an interesting question for certain historical figures/roles.
Does anyone know any resources for the film industry in Mexico City? by Far_Caregiver • last post Jul 1st
I can't seem to find any subreddits, audition websites like ActorsAccess, etc. in Mexico City. I know the film industry in Mexico is huge, but I can't find anything to apply to agencies and auditions. I know it's a long shot, but does anyone know anything? Thank you so much!
How to handle moving from calm talking to roaring screaming by Jasperstorm • last post Jul 1st
Hello one and all, a noob voice actor here always looking to improve my craft and today I have run into a small problem. Luckily I have not really run into the problem professionally (yet) so I think it is best to address it as soon as possible. Let's say that I am voicing a character who is having a very simple calm conversation only to suddenly be stabbed or shot causing him to cry out in pain suddenly. Not surprising when I scream the recording starts to peak sounding unnaturally and quite terrible so I do what anyone would do and turn the gain down on my recording. This makes it possible for me to yell and scream without worrying about peaking however the natural problem with this is that my former normal and calm lines are far too quite. Do I have no choice but to record the scream separately or should I turn my gain down, deliver both the casual lines and the scream and amplify the casual lines so they can be heard and the scream does not rupture any eardrums?
How do I get into Voice Acting? by asidikbruzes • last post Jul 1st
I want to get into voice acting and have read many blogs such as [http://www.steveblumvoices.com/work/#/how-to-be-a-voice-actor/](http://www.steveblumvoices.com/work/#/how-to-be-a-voice-actor/) or Dee Bradley Baker's blog. However, I still don't know how and where to find consistent work so that I can build up my resume. Any help on how to start my career would be much appreciated!
Does anyone know any resources for the film industry in Mexico City? by Far_Caregiver • last post Jul 1st
I can't seem to find any subreddits, audition websites like ActorsAccess, etc. in Mexico City. I know the film industry in Mexico is huge, but I can't find anything to apply to agencies and auditions. I know it's a long shot, but does anyone know anything? Thank you so much!
Authentic real people performers? by StrobeRogers • last post Jul 1st
Hello, Who would you all say are working actors who play a lot of real people and look like real people? Thanks
Actors Access or Backstage? by Ashmem26 • last post Jul 1st
I know there have been previous posts about this on this subreddit before, but all of the ones I could find were either archived, half deleted, or both. I'm new to this field and am just looking for some genuine tips. I know Backstage is way more expensive than Actors Access is, yet I've heard Actors Access is *way* better. Is there any truth to this? Also, which do you recommend, use, and have seen the best results on? Thanks!
In need of motivation by sircarrgomm • last post Jul 1st
I just graduated high school and that’s cool and all but I didn’t get into Juilliard, CalArts, or USC because my auditions were pretty bad. I have a long year ahead of me until I can audition again (community college, job, friends going away). What’s something that motivated you guys to keep pushing? The biggest problem for me with motivation is that I lost a lot of confidence in my ability as an actor after 3 straight bad auditions. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :)
Feature film animator looking for voice actors by filmdirector_john • last post Jul 1st
Main characters Jacob (early 30s) An author suffering from Bipolar one disorder, has deep aspirations as a novelist. ​ Megan (mid 20s) A woman who is the voice of reason, and is very level headed. ​ Mail the WAV audio to : [thesqueamishcritic@gmail.com](mailto:thesqueamishcritic@gmail.com) ​ You can use any PG-rated monologue you want, but it has to be under 2 minutes long. Thanks for reading.
[OC] Most Popular Actresses In The World [2004 - 2020] (this took me a long time to make, so please give me some feedback <3 ) by Datalented • last post Jul 1st
LA Actors...Do you have any suggestions on good LA studios for classes? by brinkofhumor • last post Jul 1st
Doing some research on LA and wondering if I can get some actual people's thoughts on classes instead of just googling. Thanks!
I'm writing the text for an audio guide. What are the guidelines I should include for the voice actors? by mighij • last post Jun 30th
I'm writing a text for an audio guide which will be used in a former detention camp of the Nazi's. The audio guide will be for children between 8 and 12. Besides the text I would also like to include information about tone and style so the voice actors have a sense of what I'm looking for. It's my first time I have to write something like this. What information should I include to make the voice actor's job more easy? What's a format voice actors are used to work with? (should I write it like a theater script) What do you want to know before you start reading/voice acting a given script? I tried to google it but all information I found was guidelines on how to become a voice actor, I'm looking for input which guidelines I should give to a voice actor.
Can someone be an accountant and actor? by mattnguyen8 • last post Jun 30th
Hi, I am still in high school and am deciding what I should do in the future. Is it possible to be an accountant and actor at the same time? I want to act but I also want to have a stable job, and I don’t know if it is manageable to do both.
Acting advice from a musician. by thereallorddane • last post Jun 30th
Hey everyone, I lurk here on and off and I see some comments that remind me of my time in music as a conductor. There's this notion that you have to choose something off the beaten path to be really interesting and grab the audition panel's attention. Let me tell you why this is dangerous. (Note: this isn't meant for people doing simple "for free" micro gigs for something like some college kids, this is for people who are making a serious attempt at becoming a paid actor) Why should you listen to me? I'm a musician, what do I know! Well, like you, musicians have to audition for gigs. Our auditions are pretty brutal, too. Not in the exact way yours are, but in our own way they're brutal. In the music world, when we audition we're usually given an audition packet. It comes with excerpts of major pieces and a list of full performance pieces to choose from. Some places will even let you choose some of your own material. Sounds cool, right? Hell yes I want to play TANK! From Cowboy Bebop (composer Yoko Kanno) for my audition! It's fast, fun, technical, and has a huge improv segment in the middle! Well, as fun as that is, it's also a dangerous move to make because the audition panel may not have the information needed to determine if you're the right fit. So, lets say I'm the conductor and I put out a call for a second chair clarinet player and I get 25 applicants. 24 of them play the first movement of the mozart Clarinet concerto and one plays a transcription of that sax part from TANK! by Kanno. Well, I've got a problem. See, at face value you'd say "wow, listening to the same 10min piece 24 times in a row is super boring", but I'm not doing that. You see, as "boring" as the piece is it is also an amazing barometer for weeding people out. It's literally the most important piece for a professional clarinet player to know. It covers a wide array of fundamental skills so the basic expectation is that the music is perfect. So if the music is perfect, what am I listening for? I'm listening for YOU. I want to know how YOU interpret this piece. How YOU morph this from notes on a page into a moving and engaging experience. I am measuring you as a person through your music. If its just reciting noes off a page then I don't want you because you haven't stepped out of your shell and found your voice. A good performance is not just technical proficiency, it's also seeing the mind behind the instrument. So now lets talk about applicant number 25. I'm sitting here and I'm hearing a piece of music that's off the beaten path. Cool...but I'm not familiar with this piece and neither is the rest of the audition panel. I don't know whether they've made mistakes or not. I don't know whether they're interpreting the music or just reciting something that "sounds cool". In short, I can't see the mind at work. I can't determine whether they're a good fit or not. ​ Now, how does this apply to acting? What you do is a mirror image of what we do in music. It's not enough to have memorized the balcony scene from romeo and juliet. It's not enough to have the accent or to imitate some emotion. What is the cadence of your words? What is the character doing and feeling and how do you interpret this and make the audience FEEL like they're part of the story and the world of the story. Can you sculpt motion, sound, and expression into an engaging performance despite the audience's familiarity with the material? ​ So, when looking for monologues or other materials for your demo reel, please consider the power behind using something well known. It is harder to pull off, but it shows confidence in yourself and can demonstrate a wider depth of control over your power to deliver in front of a camera.
Monologue Feedback by iLikeplays • last post Jun 30th
Hello everyone! I know this isn't the best place to post this, but I'm an actor and everyone else here is one too so I thought you guy would have good feedback. I recently wrote a longish monologue and was wondering if anyone could give feedback on it. I'm 15 years old. I've been told I have a true knack for writing, but I still believe I can improve. I know I have a ton to improve on. This is the first longer piece I've ever written. All feedback is welcome! Here's the link: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BSuoCM9Swc3B2mpywyGsbal5Cnx05F6h/view?usp=sharing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BSuoCM9Swc3B2mpywyGsbal5Cnx05F6h/view?usp=sharing)