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Newbie Actor - Short Comedic Monologue - Would love some Feedback! by msjubial • last post May 26th
HI! I would love some feedback on this (you might have seen this monologue floating around recently due to a recent open casting)! I just started acting a few months back and would love some pointers since I haven't been able to go to class due to Covid-19. I can totally return the favor (though I'm new so not sure if my thoughts would be that valuable). Also wondering how else everyone gets feedback from practicing scenes/monologues if they don't have a class or teacher to share it with? [Awkward Landlady Monologue](https://reddit.com/link/gqzozt/video/ovb9n683t4151/player)
Bad time to submit to agents? by newbcanadianactor • last post May 26th
Long time larker here lol! Just for reference, I’m in Toronto, and planning to submit to agencies in Toronto I’ve been contemplating submitting to agencies, but with covid19, I don’t know what things will look like. Last year I’ve been more focused than ever on getting my actor’s education with Second City, LB Studio, and Pro Actor’s Lab My goal was to focus on honing my skills first and getting some minor experiences first before getting an agent. I just when I got my package ready to submit in March this year, but Covid hit... now I’m wondering if I should even submit? I know things stopped, and casting hasn’t really been happening in the city. Is it even worth it? Because I don’t want it to go unseen.
UK Actors, Spotlight membership? by Ambitious_Ticket • last post May 26th
Hi all, Got a question for those on Spotlight that didn't go to drama school. (A bit of back story - I graduated university with a Filmmaking degree, absolutely loved it and during my time there started performing a lot, ultimately deciding it's what I wanted to do and the films I was apart of have done well). I'm already in £45,000 plus debt, I can't really afford drama school now and I'll be 27/28 when finishing. I worked really hard after graduating, blood, sweat & tears managing to get a role on a feature film and from there an agent - and onto Spotlight as an under 25 member. This was my year to get my final credits so I can stay on next year. Well, covid has happened and the industry has closed down. I asked Spotlight for an extension due to the circumstancea but they've said no. I have til January to get work and then I'm kicked off Spotlight. I'm trying to keep as positive as possible but this has devastated me... But bigger picture, I have my health and I'm grateful for that. Those of you that got on to Spotlight without drama school, how did you find work? Was it Mandy? Being off Spotlight would feel like back at square one. TLDR: Went to University for Film, not drama school- currently on Spotlight but will be kicked off in jan. How can I find work?
Bob Bergen Interview PT1 by Letardic • last post May 26th
Hello everyone. I've subscribed to Crispin Freeman's podcast for a while now and thought it selfish of me not to share this particular [interview with Bob Bergen](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vam-157-interview-with-bob-bergen-part-1/id452658730?i=1000466160607) Notes through out the 3 part interview: * Be unrelenting in your pursuits * Do what you can to be a better *Actor* * If you're in the field to make money, question your motivation or priorities * Take risks where applicable, as an actor you have nothing to lose being vulnerable The one thing that really struck me was: * You're not an actor portraying a character...***you are that character.*** Anyway thank you all for your efforts in sharing content and improving one another.
Is acting luck by Exotic_Disk • last post May 26th
I am no hater, just wanting to know a simple question. There are actors that aren’t famous and minimum wage that are just as good as A-list actors like Robert Downey jr and Tom Holland. Are they just A list because they auditioned for a famous role and got lucky? What is the catch?
Asian American Actor curious about moving to Asia for acting. Thoughts? by gunshoh • last post May 26th
Mostly curious about the idea. I am a theatrically trained actor and have gotten steady work in the Bay Area, but I am unsure if CV-19 will breed a large enough anti-Asian sentiment that will reduce opportunities. Are there any other Asian Americans who have made that move? If so, what was the experience like? Did your foreignness help or hinder your opportunities there?
Actors/Actresses College Age for a Project? by new_changes • last post May 26th
I need 3 college age Actors or Actresses for a Project I'm having a hard time finding websites to find Actors and Actresses. The ones I tried, no one has messaged back yet? If interested, PM me. And if this post isn't allowed, please delete it, or offer some suggestions on sites where i can contact actors or actresses with a quick response time.
Voice Acting by strangefictionradio • last post May 26th
Strange Fiction is looking for voice actors. We are a a community based pulp audio drama series. This is a new series that we are doing for fun, we do not collect any royalties and artists will be contributing to our shows for free. We cover science fiction, mystery, westerns etc. Our episodes run 10 minutes in length. Because our contributors are provide content part time, there is no set schedule on when we release future episodes. If you want to contribute your voice talent, please send us an email with samples at strangefictionradio@gmail.com
I am almost 25 and still have no formal education by thisismilai • last post May 26th
I have taken acting classes and courses for 2 years or so, but I don't have a formal education. I have been admitted into AADA, however, I don't have money to go there and then I heard some really bad reviews and decided not to waste the money I don't have. I am applying to an acting school in my city (Kyiv, Ukraine) this year as well. It is a 4-year program and I am afraid not only that they will not admit it based on my age, but I am more worried that I will be around 29 years old when I graduate. I understand that there are actors who have been "late to the game" and still had good careers or jobs, at least. However, I just cannot shake the feeling that I am "too old".
New Voice Actor Looking for Feedback. by Raptorguy3 • last post May 25th
Hi, I'm pretty new to voice acting and I am looking for feedback/where and how I can improve. I did this recording of the intro to The Witcher 3 today and I would greatly appreciate any criticism. https://soundcloud.com/user-298761429/the-witcher-3-intro
Is moving to LA in two years a good idea? by anonqueen0 • last post May 25th
I've wanted to be an actor since I was old enough to realize what it was. I've always been so invested into tv shows and movies to the point to where I felt what they felt; I even used to make up stories in my head as a kid and go outside and act them out because I didn't have any real friends (I was a weird kid). I'm from a small town in Kentucky so I didn't get to do much with that besides a few small community theater productions, then once I got to high school I was so excited to get to be in drama class. The funding sucked, so we were only allowed to do one play per year, but I was always a part of it. My senior year my drama teacher sent me and a few others in my class to a state wide acting competition in which we won the regional and placed in the state. But after high school I gave up that dream for a while because it didn't seem practical.. until about 9 months ago (I was 20 then, I'm 21 now) when I decided to make my life what I wanted. I moved to a larger city (still in KY though) and started taking weekly acting classes with a reputable LA coach via Skype who I met at an acting workshop in Ohio while he was visiting. I also took some very cheap headshots. At first it was so hard to find anything that would even allow me to audition because of my headshot quality and lack of experience, but around February of this year I began to really start booking student films. Before the quarantine I had already filmed three projects this year and had finally gotten much better headshots taken. Since quarantine I applied to a local agency and was recently interviewed and accepted. I have also been studying the craft as much as possible.. looking up every single YouTube video I can and taking notes, taking as many online courses/seminars/workshops as possible, and continuing my weekly lessons with my coach. I have booked two more upcoming roles.. one in another student film and one that will be my very first paying role (granted, not a lot) in an indie film. I also have an audition for a larger project being filmed in the area that I am about to send a self-tape in for (granted, not SAG, but large compared to the things I've been doing so far). My goals for the rest of this year are to book at least 5 more projects of any kind, book one job from my agency, begin taking in person acting classes, begin taking improv classes in person, take another online acting course, and make a scene reel of the scenes I have been working on with my coach. Then, after that I want to spend a year and a half continuing to build my resume as much as possible and building an actual reel, as well as adding more classes. I'm also saving up at least 35k in the meantime in order to make the move to LA. My coach says he believes I should move soon and start really getting on track with my career. Would this plan be too soon or does it sound okay?
How to become actor from less known country by castkoala • last post May 25th
Sorry for grammar mistakes, I'm not native english speaker. I want to be an actor sine I was 12, I'm 17 now. Thing is, I live in Slovakia in a small village. Basically in middle of nowhere in former communist country. So options here are very limited. Both elementary schools (slovak school system is different that the one in USA) I went to didn't have a drama clubs. Reason why I wasn't doing anything about it is that my mother never liked this idea, actually she was making fun of me. So I wasn't doing anything to improve my acting. But I'll be 18 soon so probably 2 years ago I wanted to do something about it after I went to high school. Again school or dorm don't have drama clubs. So basically only acting experience I have is from youtube/skillshare classes. Thing is I don't want to stay in Slovakia, because I think that good actors this country had/has died before 2000. I know that it is not easy and very hard to be an actor in foreign country but I want to be an actor in US. It may sound weird but always when I speak english, I'm more comfortable and less shy than when I speak my native language. I've been bullied in past, so that might be a reason. Any advices?
A short skit thing me and some actors made, lets us know what you think! by dickCheeseAndMustard • last post May 25th
Another one! Miranda Harcourt, actress and acting coach gives 14 quick tips on acting. by Perathix • last post May 25th
Thoughts On Improving Quality of Life of Aspiring Actors by mrarthurwhite • last post May 25th
*Q:* What are the biggest expense items for acting students or aspiring actors, in your opinion? *The Problem Statement:* I suspect rent is probably the biggest expense for aspiring actors, am I right? *Possible solution:* If that is the case I recommend that we have at least one skyscraper dedicated to housing aspiring actors in convenient locations in NYC at least like Central Park South (and also in LA in in Burbank) and these tenants should be able to live there rent free as long as they show that they are taking classes or auditioning at least once a week (or once a month). Does that sound reasonable? What if these residential buildings were built like dormitories with private studios, small kitchen, private bath per resident. A single skyscraper or building could easily accommodate at least 20K to 50K aspiring actors. The idea is to provide housing for aspiring actors , the state takes care of healthcare etc. food can be also provided by the dormitories (as in college) at a not too high an expense. That way the aspiring actor can focus on classes (possibly free) , work on their craft and in creating art and working on auditions. How does that sound? Any ideas, pros, cons etc.? I promise the day I can afford to I will erect such an edifice for my fellow actors. I love all of you and I apologize if I ever had non-positive thoughts about any of you. **I realize the important public service actors engage in and I assure you that I will not rest until each of you has not just free housing, food , classes, transportation but also the best roles, characters, material which improve you and the audience.**
An Theatre Actor's Voice by bosharpe1 • last post May 25th
Does anybody know any good books/teachers/exercises that help develop a stronger, richer voice for theatre? At the moment I'm taking singing lessons, working on diction, and trying to work out my diaphragm. However I can't carry my voice a long way, and also feel it's a little monotoned and with more 'head resonance' (a sort of squeezed voice). Any help is greatly appreciated! :) Thank you
When does acting become exploitation? How do I find quality work as an actress? by screamqueenjunkie • last post May 25th
I’ve been dabbling in acting since I was in college. Short films for classmates, music videos, terrible TV pilots, and the like. Most of them have been good experiences during production, but the common thread remained the same. Each time I was cast as someone overtly sexual. 24-year-old me was just thrilled to be cast in anything at all. Looking back as a 30-something, some things struck me as odd. I never got paid, even when I was promised in writing I would be. Which is what it is, since the one of the people in question is a “friend”. Each day of shooting for each project I was involved in was done within a day or less. Most things were done in less than three takes. Was this because I nailed it, or because they wanted to get the hell out of there? The final product for each project, across the board, all tended to be things I would never even show my closest friends out of fear of embarrassment. It felt like I was just an object. My talents were never really on display. Just the way I looked at that particular moment in time. From writing all this out, it’s pretty clear that I’ve been exploited. I guess my big question is, how do I avoid things like this in the future? How do I know that a project is truly legit, and not just a scheme to find a naive woman who didn’t know any better? All of this has been a solo venture, since my family has never really been supportive of this. I would love to find something that really gave me something to do to showcase my talent, because I know I’ve got it. I have the training, but not the street smarts. Any help you can give me is greatly appreciated.
What are you doing acting wise in quarantine? by madchen_indigo • last post May 25th
hey everyone, I'm new here and a young actress in community college. I am pretty bummed about being in quarantine. I had a call back for a cool play I was excited for that got cancelled as well as many opportunities. I'm taking zoom ballet through my college and doing a paper on the play "Death and the King's Horseman" but am kind of lost as to how to further my craft beyond that. How are you all coping? Have you lost any opportunities? Are you making any cool zoom performances? If college doesn't return to in-person classes in the fall would you still recommend taking the acting class at school? I would love to hear from you!
Voice acting in Japan vs Voice acting in the US by andreea123456789 • last post May 25th
The one thing most people enjoy about being a voice actor is the fact that your get privacy. In comparison with on camera actors, nobody really cares for voice actors. Nobody is that interested in your personal life & you're not being followed by paparazzi everywhere. But since in Japan, animation is their main form of media, voie actors are a lot more prevalent and more popular over there. There are actual voice acting schools in Japan & hundreds of agencies. VAs are seen as actual celebrities & they have to deal with stalking a LOT. For this reason, most anime recording studios are carefully placed in inconspicuous locations in order to prevent the stalkers & fans from following them or gathering up in there most of the time, it's pretty hard to locate the studios even on maps. Some people might love American VAs, but I'm pretty sure that no one tries to stalk Tara Strong or Rob Paulsen when coming out of a recording session. I somehow imagine that being a live action actor in Japan is kinda like being voice actor in US.