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Acting and Vulnerability by ShadowMarionette • last post Jun 12th
I started acting last year, just joining in productions at my university theater. It went well. I got roles for every audition, and this year, I got my first lead role. It went alright. By that I mean I was able to ride my anxiety through the first performance (thankfully it was received well), after which I spent the rest of the night vomiting, and ended up being too tired and sick to do the next day's performance. This was the first role I ever actually had to be very emotionally vulnerable, and I think that is what did it. I can act out emotions like sorrow or pain or fear but I can't stand doing it in front of an audience or a director. I don't know why but I just feel stupid every time. I see this as the main thing stopping me from really going after acting (hobby or professional) in the future and I was wondering how some more experienced actors deal with this. So, that's what I'm asking: how in the world do you let go and make yourself vulnerable in front of an audience when acting out such intense emotions?
Borrowing acting voice techniques as a singer? by willrjmarshall • last post Jun 12th
Hey guys, I'm a singer, rather than an actor; but I perform in a style that's unusually narrative and story oriented, with lots of influence from David Bowie, Nick Cave & Leonard Cohen. Over the last year or so, I've discovered my singing is limited less by my technical abilities, and more by my control of my speaking voice: accent, ability to inhabit a character, articulation, and creative warping of my voice. For my purposes, the folks whose voice work I most admire are often Shakespearian actors, especially when doing audio books. Jeremy Iron's performance of The Waste Land ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYROFY\_Kh8M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYROFY_Kh8M)) is a great example. Because I have no background in acting, I don't really know where to start looking. I'd love some advice on terminology & resources so I can educate myself more!
Looking for voice actors for animated pilot "the fictodate line" by ravatos626 • last post Jun 12th
I am looking for some animators who are willing too voice a 7 minute pilot for my new idea: "the fictodate line" its about 4 people johnathan,historia,Kris and Luna in collage johnathan.Kris and Luna found the secret to interdimensional and decide after years of perfecting it (meanwhile johnathan has been dating historia a girl from another dimension) too start a business too let people date fictional charachters and give them a date for 5$ but they need too hide from government scientists while finding a way too keep hidden while also arranging dates for their customers Here are the charachters you can voice: Johnathan: a average guy just wants too give people love and historias boyfriend Historical reiss: from the world from attack in titan and true queen of the walls and Johnathan,s girlfriend (I want your voice too be as close too her English dub as possible) Kris: doesn't really care he just likes getting paid and wants too eat all the breadsticks in the multiverse Luna: a girl with a split personality disorder while one is sweet (like Charlie from hazbin hotel) the other one is a depressed alcoholic Government scientist #1: he wants too steal the portal technology and open a portal too the afterlife too see his daughter again Government scientist #2: basically the dumb sidekick Customer: a guy who has a date with rouge the bat and first customer of the fictodate line Rouge the bat: (as good as a impression as possible) Ymir: she will just make a cameo trying too reach through a portal in a rage of anger cuz she wants too kill johnathan (I want her voice too be as close to her English dub as possible ) These are all the charachters for the pilot It will be pg-13 If your intrested leave a comment ore message me
Aspiring actor based in Philadelphia. Where would I find a good/reputable acting coach? by JakeThaGreat001 • last post Jun 12th
Is there like a website to find them? What’s the most you think you should pay for one (like how much an hour would YOU pay a acting coach?)? And how long do you think it would take to get proficient with said acting coach in your corner?
Do you breathe in with your nose or your mouth? by feliaraen • last post Jun 12th
When I search up proper diaphragmatic breathing technique, it usually says breathe in from the nose. But recently, I found a few voice actors saying that mouth breathing is much quieter. Which one is better?
How does an actor like Freddie Highmore make it possible that the character is in him, breathes in him and lives inside him? by rrr_rrr • last post Jun 12th
Hey, I don't know anything about acting, but I love some actors like Freddie Highmore. His acting is always superb and I think he is a genius. It seems to me that what makes him superb is: As for other good actors/actresses, it's like they make a mold of the character's body and get inside it. Or they make a mask or body suit of the character and put it on them. In short, the character is like their clothes. As sometimes they wear stripes and sometimes they wear polkadots, sometimes they play a good person and sometimes they play a murderer. They are like a chameleon. I think this method works and it creates good acting. As for Highmore, it seems the character is in him, breathes in him and lives inside him. So his acting seems more organic and interesting to me. How is he doing this?
How long should I wait before adding lessons to my resume? by irishdancer2 • last post Jun 12th
Short and sweet: During the shutdown, I've been fortunate enough to take weekly private lessons with a respected, well-known actor. Obviously this is something I'd like to add to my resume, as the name recognition would be huge, but I'm questioning the timing since it has only been a couple months. Roughly how long should I be taking lessons with someone before it's appropriate to add that training to my resume?
Im planning to test my luck abroad with my acting skills, and I have some questions I would really appreciate your comments by KCDLARG • last post Jun 12th
Hello, Im 24 yo and am currently living in Argentina. I've been acting and training since 2015. I also can manage English pretty well, more so on the oral aspect. This, together with the fact that I consume a lot of movies, series and realitys that are in english led me to come up with the idea of going abroad to any english speaking country with a strong acting production and test my luck. ¿Do you know any site that I can look into where castings are posted for countries like USA, UK, or Europe? ¿Do you have any recommendation in particular? It can be in any aspect that you feel you can help, for example: Countries and their culture, Economic ones, travel, etc., To wrap this up, if you are an actor/actress that did something similar to what im planning to do, please let me know if you have any experience that could help me prepare. Thanks a lot for reading!
Looking for an actor for a spoof online doc about corona virus, screenplay written, about 10 pages per character by seanbastard1 • last post Jun 11th
The screenplay is written, need two actors - aged 30s minimum who would be up for collaborating on this - you will need access to a (ideally 4k capable) dslr camera & mic, I'm still locked in over here - so i can't film this myself, hence reaching out online, but I will help with camera & lighting set up over facetime, etc if needed. There is no money to be made here, we're just doing this for an excuse to be creative whilst we can't do our regular day jobs (I'm a editor and videographer by trade - www.agency159.com for my work) if we can pull it off it'll go on youtube for free & hopefully give some people something to have a giggle about in this shitty time. My co-writer is based in london (where i'm from) and I'm stuck in Barcelona in one of the strictest lockdowns in the world, so making a short during this time, under these restrictions - is somewhat of a challenge, but hey, its been fun so far. After watching 'plandemic' and seeing all the other bullshit posted about bill gates, we decided to make our own corona virus doc and just like plandemic - everything is bullshit... but we've had some fun with it, did you know bill gates fascination with tracking devices started when he was asked to put a GPS in some gerbils for one of epsteins parties? that should give you some idea The film is about 20 mins, and features two interviews, one w/ a scientist and the other with an ex microsoft employee - they both get around 10 pages each. If this is something you'd be interested in reply here or PM me and i'll email you over a copy of the sreenplay. Ta
London, UK, actress. by FannyR1994 • last post Jun 11th
Hi everyone I like In the uk, I’m wondering is there are any casting directors looking for new actresses in the uk? I’m 25 years old. DM me for info about me . Pics, social media.
Acting In Europe - Paris, Milan, etc. by nattyy3 • last post Jun 11th
Hey! Just curious if anyone has experience being based in Europe as an actor! Merci, Ciao.
MEMRISE SELF-SHOOT NEEDED ACROSS 9 LANGUAGES by Memrise_Casting • last post Jun 11th
We are looking for native speaking actors who are confident with self-shooting on their mobile phone. We are looking for someone who is confident, very expressive and quirky. You will be filming videos in your home on your phone. Filming will not take place with our crew. **The rate** is £150 for filming up to 20 items. **Examples** If you would like to see examples, please email and we can send you some. **Video Self Tape** Please can you record yourself introducing yourself and telling us a little about yourself in your native language in no more than 30seconds. 1-My name is... 2- I am .... years old. 3- I have been acting for..**.** 4-My favourite film is...because... 5- In my spare time I enjoy... Please email your recording to [castings@memrise.com](mailto:castings@memrise.com) . Please ensure the email subject or wetransfer message says: The name of language that you are applying for. **For example:** MANDARIN SPEAKER SELF TAPE JAPANESE SPEAKER SELF TAPE SPANISH SPEAKER SELF TAPE MEXICAN SPANISH SPEAKER SELF TAPE RUSSIAN SPEAKER SELF TAPE US-ENGLISH SPEAKER SELF TAPE UK- ENGLISH SPEAKER SELF TAPE GERMAN SPEAKER SELF TAPE **CASTING DEADLINE:** Open casting call **Please note** You should be able to also speak english.
I'm new at this... by Probably_not_CIA • last post Jun 11th
I'm a middle aged man, now...yet, one of my greatest regrets is that I never followed through with my love of acting and actors. A long time ago, way back in high school, I went out for drama class. I was awful, I couldn't do a step-ball-change to save my life, and the drama instructor let me know it...one of the most painful memories I have of those years... Now, as I face my later years, I wonder...is it too late? Have any of you gone through this and found your limelight...perhaps a bit later than you would have preferred? Do I still need to master a ball-change-cross before I try and audition with a local theater group?
Actor ARIELLE UPPALURI shares her story on Discover Me TV by AutoFocusChannel • last post Jun 11th
I'm 21 and want to start acting! But I'm terrified and I would love some advice :') by youngsmartbutsad • last post Jun 11th
Prepare for incoming sappy post. Long story short: I'm 21, a south asian (indian) girl who looks younger than she seems, living in ATL, GA. I've been stuck doing STEM my entire life and have ALWAYS regretted not getting more into the arts. I've been feeling super sucky about it, so I've finally decided that is enough is enough-- there is no better time to start than now. That being said, I am hoping to start acting classes during the fall semester in Atlanta and continue for at least an entire year. Something that's holding me back is that I'm fearful there will be no roles for someone who looks like me. I can name all the south asian actresses that I know in America on both my hands. I would love some insight on this. What are my chances with my race and age? And last but not least, if I have any fellow south asian friends on here, please say hi!
What are your favorite actor/acting podcasts? Looking to expand my list by LilBabyWhale69 • last post Jun 11th
How to improve my speaking? by Zarrusso • last post Jun 11th
I'm an amatuer italian voice actor. And starting from september i will be attending professional courses, and hoping this to become my future job. I already went to some acting classes in my city but the group wasn't very organized and didn't learn much. And to improve myself i make sure to read out loud a book for at least for an hour a day. Are there some others excercises that i can take to improve myself?
Looking for beginner actors, directors, etc to create online content (Los Angeles) by Spirited_Sprinkles99 • last post Jun 11th
Hi Everyone! My name is Bria and I am a 25 year old aspiring actress looking to build a team to create some content for our resumes and IMDBs etc. If you are a beginner actor/actress, director, camera man, editor, photographer, writer, sound engineer etc. in the film/tv world this is a create chance to form a solid group to hone in on your skills. I have a couple ideas and I'm looking for others that are exciting about giving they're own input. I am looking for independent, self-starting, go-getters, who are looking to start working by creating they're own opportunities! I am located in Van Nuys but willing to travel to film. If you are racist, sexist, or homophobic, please continue scrolling... thanks