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Vast majority of Aspiring Actresses/Actors have likely already blown their acting career due to poor planning. (Exhausted Music and Entertainment Marketing Manager) by Tessenreacts • last post May 22nd
I'm going to say this as a native Los Angeleno who works in high level marketing in both the music and entertainment industries. I have seen this way too often at work and it needs to be said because it's wasting my and lot of people's time due to lack of skills. I know a lot of people will disagree with this. Please don't get offended as this is advice that will save many people A LOT of time and A LOT of money down the road. If you decide to come to Los Angeles to pursue an acting job in Hollywood, THEN decide to go to acting school or create a gameplan, you already set yourself up for years to decades of hardcore lower mediocrity. Aka being the aspiring actress who works vast majority as a waitress or something similar till you are almost middle aged. For the love of America, please go to acting or film school BEFORE you start searching for an acting gig. Now the exception is if you came to LA for the USC, LMU, or UCLA schools, as you will likely get access to recruiters or offers before graduation. Either acting/film school, or you already have a solid gameplan. A gameplan like you already secured multiple gigs. a steady position, long term contract etc. Have a vetted strategy for how you will progress through your career, achievable goals, etc. I've auditioned actors and actresses countless times, and it's obvious beyond the shadow of the doubt when there is an applicant who hasn't had formal training in acting. Imagine that you have 500 people auditioning for a commercial or music video spot, but only 50 at best have any marketing talent or skill. The chances of someone being an acting savant is almost zero (but not truly zero), go to acting/film school, develop contacts, once you have a solid gameplan, then start your acting career. But if people don't plan out their strategies, they will likely waste decades of their life on a mostly fantastical view of success in the entertainment industry.
Directing Background to Acting Training Help?? by elefun992 • last post May 22nd
Hi all, Trying to get out of my own way and into acting. I’ve got a BA in theatre with a solid directing foundation, but I think it’s kind of cutting off my acting legs before I’ve even walked with them. I’m telling, not acting in my monologue work. I’ve got the character and dramatic analysis down but I can’t deliver the actions. Any tips on how to get out of your head/analysis paralysis/do instead of tell? I figured if I can help actors figure scenes out I could help myself, but I’m beginning to wonder if pursuing this for myself may be ill-advised.
Do you think Daniel Day Lewis does ADR? by supergrain • last post May 22nd
Not just him specifically but do you think there are actors who refuse to do it because of their process?
Opinions on RSC Playing Shakespeare by -Sal-Paradise • last post May 22nd
I found this series from the RSC the other day on youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLboSQWmG70j\_S2nWkRlncZYW49nLeFKWj](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLboSQWmG70j_S2nWkRlncZYW49nLeFKWj) I have had a desire for a while to get better on my Shakespearian acting. I would consider myself an Intermediate Shakespeare actor right now, so I am excited to learn from some real masters. I was wondering if anybody in this group has worked through this series before and what their opinions are on it. I know this series is a bit old (1984) so is there anything in it that might be outdated? Also if anyone has any other resources on playing Shakespeare please feel free to share. Thanks!
I told a Casting Director, "No". Was this the right choice? by throwawaythrowsthrow • last post May 22nd
I submitted to a NY/LA casting on Actors Access a few days ago, for a role that I thought was perfect for me. It required me to do something that I already do professionally in my daily life, so I thought I was a shoe in. The audition was pretty different from the traditional "read lines to a camera" type audition, and it actually required me to go to the store to buy things to make a DIY type video for kids. The audition wanted fancy camera work, and a nice backdrop, etc. I just figured they were being so picky about it, because these would be shot from home due to Covid, and they would likely be casting off tapes, so they wanted to have a good idea of what the end product would look like. The pay was a couple hundred bucks a day, and they gave us a list of specific DIYS they were casting for and told us to choose any of them. I got the casting notice at 4PM, I got invited to audition the following day at 6am, and I turned in my video audition that night by 6PM. Super fast turnaround, especially cause the deadline wasn't until two days later, but I had a busy week and wanted to make sure I got it done ASAP. I spent 6 hours on this freakin audition. Whipped out all my high end professional equipment for this. I really put a lot into this audition. The next morning I got an email from casting (mind you, the deadline for this audition isn't until another 9 hours). It never addressed me by name, and instead said something really broad, like "Hey Actor!", which I thought was strange. The email basically said that they ... loved my video! But unfortunately, the role that I was auditioning for has already been cast. (how?! The deadline for this isn't even up yet?! Also, another very broad term used "role", since they never said the specific role, and we had 10 options to choose from),.... and that they would love for me to send over two more audition videos, doing the same thing I did last time, and they'd need them in a few days. Then they sent me over a list of 10 more DIY activities, NONE of which were on the original list to choose from from the initial auditions. Am I overreacting when I found myself being offended by this? They were SO specific about making sure that these are all high quality auditions, and that we spend a lot of time on them, and make sure they're finished product ready, and then they tell me all the roles have been cast before the deadline to submit is even up? Then they have the nerve to tell me to redo the audition again and send it over in a few days?! I declined the audition and told them not to have auditions for roles that have already been cast, and that was that. I have a strange feeling that I'm not the only one who got this email, and that they're using these "audition videos" as end product videos, as part of the teaching series they're launching, but without pay.... but then again, thats just a theory...
For Asian actors do you think they have more chance at film or theatre? by pretendtobefish • last post May 22nd
And do you think they have a better chance in the UK or US? I’m East Asian and I’m curious what you guys think.
London Classes by LiamJamesC • last post May 22nd
Hi Acting Community, This post is ideally aimed at UK Actors... though people know people so someone from further afield may be useful too! I'm looking for advice on Acting courses in the UK - specifically London. I'm somewhat experienced, studied Drama in College and have done weekend classes etc. at a couple of places. I'm wondering if anyone on here has any experiences of longer courses in London? For example a 6 or 12 month course, as i feel that is the best next step for me. Also, i'm more interesting in Film/TV Acting over theatre, but intrigued to learn experiences of both! Thanks in advance!
London Classes by LiamJamesC • last post May 22nd
Hi Acting Community, This post is ideally aimed at UK Actors... though people know people so someone from further afield may be useful too! I'm looking for advice on Acting courses in the UK - specifically London. I'm somewhat experienced, studied Drama in College and have done weekend classes etc. at a couple of places. I'm wondering if anyone on here has any experiences of longer courses in London? For example a 6 or 12 month course, as i feel that is the best next step for me. Also, i'm more interesting in Film/TV Acting over theatre, but intrigued to learn experiences of both! Thanks in advance!
Should you be a voice actor? by BagelNap • last post May 22nd
Picture this: never has your voice been called nice or soothing, if has no unique qualities and all you have is a sheer desire to act because you like it. The tone of your voice isn't low enough to be calming and good for narrations but not high enough to sound interesting and protagonistic. Somewhere in a middle, just a pretty flat and somewhat acceptable. Every voice is a musical instrument but what if your's a triangle? Do you even bother learning it? Please, no bs, should someone with a voice deprived of any particular likeable qualities attempt voice acting? Is there a place in the industry for people like this? I know that everyone **can** become a voice actor, but **should** you if your voice isn't interesting?
First Character Demo Reel, and I was looking for some feedback! by Welldressedjem • last post May 21st
Hello there, My name is Jeme Casco and I'm trying to make my first step towards being a voice actor. I'm starting Voice Acting 101 from casting club and I wanted to make a baseline before I started the class. I was hoping to get some feedback for my first Character Reel. Thank you! ​ ​ [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeeo65WhCY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYeeo65WhCY)
I Am Very New by mayertanza • last post May 21st
Hi, I'm very new to reddit, and I'm trying to turn my life around. I'm looking at a new career for myself. I'm 23 year young and based in Sydney as an international student, I would like to be able to enter the film industry becoming an actor. I have no experience what so ever, would anyone be able help me out where to start out.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - May 21 by AutoModerator • last post May 21st
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.
Acting opportunities in Vancouver, BC by RazMachine77 • last post May 21st
Hey there everyone! My name’s Adrian and I am an actor in Bucharest, RO. I just turned thirty last month and, for a while now, I’ve been contemplating moving to Canada. More specifically, Vancouver BC. First off, a few things about me: I have a degree in acting from RO’s top acting university (UNATC), I don’t have an agent, since they basically don’t exist here (yep, you read that right), I have stage experience, having performed in roughly one new performace every year since I debuted back in 2014. They vary from indie work to state theatre collaborations. I performed in a few cities in RO, but mainly in Bucharest. I did some commercials, one on national TV. So far, nothing movie wise (apart from several shorts) since it’s a rough market here: very few productions annually, more or less same actors being cast etc. I’m very much fluent in English (attended an English-intensive high school, have Cambridge Degree to certify my proficiency). But enough about me. My questions to you are: how’s the acting market in Vancouver? Stage and movie/tv? What are an immigrant’s chances to make it? Given my background, is it possible to make ends meet? I’m willing to work hard, even pro-bono for a while and from time to time.
Can you become a successful actor without any intense romance involved? by TheseSympathy • last post May 21st
I always had a passion for acting as a little kid, used to have small roles for school plays, practice every night on random free monologues. I definitely am thinking of pursuing acting as a career alongside having a degree in history. However, my main problem with acting in movies is the kissing/nudity/sex scenes I would need to do generally and I am definitely not comfortable with that. scenes such as holding hands, embracing etc is fine with me. I know that sex sells within the industry, but I am wondering if it's possible to even make it big without acting upon any of those scenes.
What is talentlink on Actors Access?? by bothersomeperson • last post May 21st
Just saw that- I’m NYC based! What the heck is it! You can get an agent from it?!
What to do after a failed audition by SlowResearch2 • last post May 21st
This is an experience that actors have after being in the business for approximately 5 seconds: getting rejected or not getting the part they want. Yeah it's frustrating, but I try to use it a way to grow from ti and learn. Here's what I do. 1. Go to your director. Respectfully say that you were disappointed with the result and ask for notes (especially if this is a director that you will be auditioning for again in upcoming years and semesters). Not only can you get notes from this but it shows that you're serious about wanting to improve. 2. Volunteer for extra stuff. You could just talk to the director after rehearsal saying that if you need them for anything extra then they can count on you. And if they need volunteers for specific scenes, volunteer for those. Even if you're not chosen, the fact that you volunteered is good. This might have just been a thing at my high school (my college doesn't do this at all), but go to optional rehearsals. There was one every year, and this helps to show the director who is willing to put extra time in. 3. The "type" effect. I don't like blaming failures on "well I just wasn't right for the part," but I have had directors say that they loved me but I just wasn't what they were looking for. This is the most frustrating feeling in the world, but it does exist. If this is the case, try to focus less energy on thinking about you "bad" part and more on doing your job well. I cannot tell you how many times my eyes have been glued to one ensemble member or supporting cast member because they owned it. And making a good impression on the director will really make a good difference when the next round of auditions comes around.
Regional theatre: any one have experience in theatre/musical theatre in Tucson/Phoenix, AZ or Las Vegas, NV by Giggling_again • last post May 21st
Sorry so long, but trying to decide between relocation to AZ or Las Vegas for actor spouse while still having jobs/side gigs? Which one do you prefer for opportunities, pay, work environment, audiences? Do you feel Environment is open to new people or cliquey? Do you deal with the theatre directly or do you need an agent? Do you feel it's harder for older actor to get work (40s that can pass for early 30s with NYC experience and some international tours)? Are there that many commercial/film opportunities? Is one area better for film than theatre or vice-versa? What about for stand-up/comic improv groups? Does self-produced, black-box theatre have an audience? Last, if you have NYC experience, how does it compare? Do you feel it's a nice change? More professional/less professional? Do you feel there's just as many/more/less quality shows in Las Vegas? Is there an off-Broadway to these areas? Like are most plays downtown TUCSON or VEGAS STRIP or are there nice pockets of theatre opportunity? TD:LR which has the best opportunities for being a NYC actor who likes doing Musicals, Shakespeare, & new original avant-garde theater: Tucson or Phoenix area AZ or Las Vegas, NV - and why?
Videogame VO tape best practice? by lunskyee • last post May 21st
I’m an actor who’s been asked to audition and tape for a Videogame VO. I’ve never done this before, but is this tape meant to be done the same way as a self tape for film/TV is? Do I need a reader? Or do I just say my lines while on camera? And do I look down the barrel or still off to the side?