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Mindset Of Comedic Acting by babybuttholeforever • last post May 11th
I've been wondering, If you're a comedic actor, are you trying to act as if your character really is taking his/her feelings seriously with no feeling of anything being funny. Or is there something you do to make the acting funny? I'm not thinking of overplayed silly stuff like a farce, I mean more like nuanced comedy where the acting feels realistic (think "the office" or "Louie"). Is it a whole different mindset of acting, or is it just that the actors have dialed the exaggeration part in to some kind of sweet spot? Or something else completely?
Toronto actors, are there auditions going on? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post May 11th
How much skill is really required to be a good actor? by samsungisfarsuperior • last post May 11th
What does a huge hollywood actor do differently compared to a smaller actor? As a person not very into acting, I cant really tell what makes the hollywood actor supposedly better than the less famous actors. Obviously, I can tell if someone has absolutely no clue what they are doing though. Without a doubt, there is skill involved in acting, but am I wrong to assume that it is easier to become a good actor (not necessarily famous or successful) than it is to become something like a good basketball player?
I can’t decide if I should pursue acting or a more secure career (that I originally planned on pursuing) by Salem94 • last post May 11th
So I’m 21 about to graduate college with my bachelors in Political Science (pre law) and I’ve been having a lot of second thoughts about my future lately. I grew up in a very poor (somewhat abusive) family in the south and spent my entire childhood just watching movies and tv shows at a rapid rate. I pretty much survived my childhood by burying my head into films. I didn’t have any opportunity to act in school until my senior year when I transferred to a bigger high school that had a theater program and I acted in two plays and loved it. However I never considered pursuing acting because I had absolutely no way to seriously go it. So I went to college for political science and I fully intended on going to law school after. I got in on a full scholarship and while I’m not passionate about political science I’m not really passionate about anything in academia so I felt like I might as well just pick something that seemed like a responsible and secure choice (also I’m terrible at math so anything stem was not an option). I didn’t hate prelaw that much in college, but I certainly didn’t love it and as the years went on I noticed that I was no where near as passionate for the subject as my peers in classes. In all of my free time I was acting in small student films made by my friends or in the film club on my campus, but I still never considered pursuing acting because it just seemed like such a risky and silly idea. I ended up taking an internship my senior year of college at a law firm in my town and let me tell you it was the most boring soul crushing experience of my life. Seeing the way these lawyers lived and what their workload was like has made me seriously reconsider my options. I’ve spent months and months going over possible alternatives. I could get my masters in something to do with business or political science or maybe go back to school and do something else or just accept my mediocre fate. It really wasn’t until I watched Adam Drivers Ted talk about how he was from a small town in IN and was doing really poorly in school and still somehow made it to Juilliard and is now one of Hollywood’s biggest actors. For some reason his speech sort of inspired me and also really fucked up my perspective I think because now all I can think of night and day is trying to seriously pursue acting. I have zero idea on how to actually go for it however I don’t live anywhere near LA or NYC (I’m about an hour outside of Pittsburgh). I have no connections, no real money, student loans, and no legitimate training or experience under my belt. I keep wrestling with myself on whether I should maybe try finding a way to get acting classes and some theater experience in Pittsburgh while saving money and then move to LA in a year or two or maybe auditioning for somewhere like Juilliard (although I have no clue how I’d pay for it if I could get in). Or if I should just write acting off as an impractical dream and continue on with law school and have a more secure future. I am terrified that if I pursue acting that I’ll wake up in 20 years with absolutely nothing to show for it, but a waitressing job and maybe a credit as an extra on a b rated movie. However I’m also scared that I’ll put 3 years into law school and the rest of my life into a profession that I don’t enjoy and wake up in 20 years and realize I never pursued my dreams. Also the economy is now trash and the future of a law profession is now really rocky. It’s also an over saturated field so it’s not like it’s guaranteed either. Not to mention it’s stereotypically one of the most daunting and unhappy jobs in existence. I don’t care about fame or even really money (beyond being able to live decently well and maybe being able to afford to have a family one day). What I really want is the opportunity to play interesting and well written characters. I’d kill for the opportunity to play characters like Villanelle from killing eve or Fleabag or Amy Dunne from Gone Girl and these parts only really go to like the .00001% of actors. The closer I get to graduation the more anxiety I have about the future and I’m honestly working myself into daily anxiety attacks because I truly just don’t know what to do with my future and I need advice lol.
Getting an agent/Contacting an agency by otzen1122 • last post May 11th
I'm an actor, living in Europe (Denmark) and I have been studying and working as an actor for years. I have come to the point where I'll like to take the next step into my acting career and getting in contact with an agent who would like to work with me. My question is, which agency should I contact? Any how do you get in contact with one in the best way?
I truly think I found my desire to perform as a character by Samoacatdog566 • last post May 10th
I’ve always been interested in video creation. I’ve created and edited videos since I was about 12 but quit a couple years ago to focus on school. I’ve always had a love for it though and the thought of creating content has always been in my head. Well later on, at the beginning of 2019, I was bored and decided I needed a new hobby or activity as I was running out of stuff to do outside of school and hanging with friends. So I decided to get really into two things that I haven’t visited in a really long time - Pro Wrestling and Film. Holy fucking shit, that was an amazing decision. I already knew about about wrestling but I had seen barely any films at that point other than popular animated movies and a few blockbusters. Let me tell you, seeing the huge variety of characters and personalities that could be played and clashes against each other amazed, and continued to amaze me. The storytelling of each movie and big wrestling match, whether good or bad, stands out to me and makes me think about the psychology behind the characters. Stuff like theories, movie predictions, and character debates are some of my favorite things to read now, it’s amazing. I think I’ve come to realize that I want to act. I want to play a character or on screen personality, where I can use my imagination to pour myself into the character. I plan on starting a YouTube Channel where I do skits or maybe even short films to exercise whether or not I truly want to be an actor. It’s a fun process as I have so many ideas planned, I’m just waiting for when the pandemic eases up to start. It’ll also give me time to sharpen my editing skills. Anyway, I wanted to type out this quick rant to voice my path in acting. If I enjoy myself making these YouTube videos, maybe it’ll evolve into a pursuit of more prominent roles, who knows? I just wanted to share this with other people who are in love with the craft.
Rates are tricky by RobotAxel • last post May 10th
I'm a freelancer, gaining confidence in my voice and abilities, and I want my rates to reflect that. That said, when an independent developer asks for my rates(Interactive, video game) and I tell him 85 pfh, am I stiffing him? Being too lenient? Do other actors in Interactives typically charge per hour, per word, or some other arrangement?
Actors Union in Europe by AliensRUs95 • last post May 10th
Hi, I’m not sure if I’m posting this properly... I’m new on Reddit. I’m moving to Hungary from Canada and I want to learn more about the film industry in Hungary, specifically if there is an ACTRA equivalent in Europe or Hungary. What are some reputable agents in the country? I know on the actra page there is a list of agents (different for each province) that are recommended by ACTRA and I am looking for something similar but in Europe. Can anyone give me any recommendations? Also do American productions filming in Europe ever hire local actors for smaller roles?
Question: is being a producer and actor a conflict of interest? by Lord_Maul • last post May 10th
I’m an established actor but being a producer is something that I’d really love to become. But do you see it as a conflict of interest? For example, I would say being a casting director and actor is a conflict of interest, especially if you’re casting yourself. I’m not looking for right or wrong answers, just opinions here! Thank you. Edit: I know that there are lots of actor/producers out there, but many of those seem to be in the top 1% of the industry and have so much wealth it’s not an issue.
In need of local actress by youngslywolf • last post May 10th
Hello I am in the houston area and I need a local actress that is willing to be in my 3 minute short film this fall. Word of mouth would help tremendously.
What creates a good actor in someone at a young age? by ixcd • last post May 9th
I mean besides taking classes/theater.
What are you doing to improve as an actor? by Bowlofzebras • last post May 9th
Just wondering what people are doing right now to improve as an actor with so much free time?
Finally got an interface and a mic a couple weeks ago. Whipped up a reel of unedited voices and want to hear any thoughts you may have. by TheJakeChandler • last post May 9th
I'm an Actor and Musician but surprisingly didn't have an interface or mic. Voice Acting is something I've considered for a while since I'm also a regular (live? in-person?) Actor so I finally stopped being lazy and picked them up and got to work. I recorded all this in my closet under a blanket and left the voices raw, no edits other than cutting/snipping. I'd like to hear what ***you*** hear when listening - do you hear any background noise? Any quick technique constructive criticism? Are these voices worth editing? https://soundcloud.com/thejakechandler/voiceover-reel-jake-chandler Thanks for listening!
Is Daniel Radcliffe a good actor since Harry Potter? by samuelhinchliffe91 • last post May 9th
I have watched some of his movies post-Harry Potter such as *Horns* and *Now You See Me 2* and I wasn't all that impressed. He comes across as very "*wooden*" and "*stiff*", IMO!
Acting classes considered a priority or luxury rn? by highonscifi • last post May 9th
I know a lot of people are tight on money and have a lot of things going on rn so are acting classes considered a priority to many interested in the art or is it more of a luxury during the pandemic? I just want to get a gauge of how actors are feeling about classes rn.
Meet Miquela, the Fully CGI Actress That CAA Just Signed by themodernelephant • last post May 9th
Where are you watching your theatre now? Resources! by Aeyrien • last post May 9th
when I found out I had missed [theaterofwar.com](https://theaterofwar.com) 's performance of Oscar Isaac and Francis mcDormand (to name just a few) doing "Oedipus", I realized I needed a resource thread. So let's make one. \- [Theaterofwar.com](https://Theaterofwar.com) has a Digital Initiative, and I imagine they may be screening more as time goes on, so worth a look every once in a while [https://theaterofwar.com/special-initiatives/digital-initiative](https://theaterofwar.com/special-initiatives/digital-initiative) example: Oscar Isaac and a small cast just did a Zoom reading of "Oedipus" ​ \- [Filmedonstage.com](https://Filmedonstage.com) has a daily-updated list of plays and musicals being streamed- filmed professional performances (has an adblocker) [http://filmedonstage.com/news/76-free-musicals-and-plays-you-can-now-stream-during-the-coronavirus-](http://filmedonstage.com/news/76-free-musicals-and-plays-you-can-now-stream-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-updating-daily)[outbreak-updating-daily](http://filmedonstage.com/news/76-free-musicals-and-plays-you-can-now-stream-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak-updating-daily) for example: the National Theatre is letting us watch Benedict CUmberbatch and Jonny Lee Smith in "Frankentstein" right now, and many more. Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okenedo in "Antony and Cleopatra" as well, from NT. "Next to Normal" is being shown this weekend as well. Some of these shows are being streamed ONCE, so I grab a calendar and write down the ones I want to watch. \- [https://www.playbill.com/news](https://www.playbill.com/news) is having events fairly regularly- always a good one to check! also, a sub-section [https://www.playbill.com/live-stream-calendar](https://www.playbill.com/live-stream-calendar) ballet classes, beginner tap- check for daily classes and events. ​ \-the Actor's Fund is doing live streaming play readings- with some big names! A few days ago John Malkovich and Patti Lupone did a reading of Mamet's "November", and it looks like thay have a new one every week! Bryan Cranston and Sally Field next week, and this week is "Significant Other" by Joshua Harmon, with Gideon Glick, John Behlmann, Sas Goldberg, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Lindsay Mendez, Luke Smith and Barbara Barrie. [https://www.broadwaysbestshows.com/post/the-best-of-series/](https://www.broadwaysbestshows.com/post/the-best-of-series/) These are streamed live, and time-sensitive. If you wait to finish the video the next morning, it will be gone. (I learned the hard way) Streams on facebook and Youtube \- \-Here is a link to Magnet Theatre Company- an improv troupe in New York City. They have shows Friday and Saturday online. But looks like they cost $12. [https://magnettheater.com/calendar/?date=2020-05-09#schedule-holder](https://magnettheater.com/calendar/?date=2020-05-09#schedule-holder) ​ \-the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles is giving free shows every weekday afternoon at 2PM. Here's the link. [http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs/hollywood](http://www.laughfactory.com/clubs/hollywood) ​ \- I know my college has hooked me up with [Dramaonline.com](https://Dramaonline.com) , where I can use my school ID to get in and watch and read a stupid amount of shows and plays. What are you checking regularly?
Wanting to become an actor by jakefa123 • last post May 8th
Hi, watching some recent films (La La Land in my case), it has suddenly implanted itself in my head that I want to become and actor because that film inspires me so much. I’m 17 now and have to decide what/if I want to do/go to university. I’ve been leads in school plays before when I was about 11 but that’s about it, I haven’t ever done anything out of school. So my question is, how hard is it to become an actor without a degree or something similar? If I possibly want to take it up after university? Thanks
Actors Studio MFA Questions by brettinthebathtub • last post May 8th
I’m considering applying to the Actors Studio Drama School MFA acting program at Pace. I had some questions for those who attended or are currently attending the program: 1) What’s the financial aid/scholarship situation like? The tuition looks to be on the higher end for an MFA, plus the cost of living in NYC. Are they fairly generous with scholarships or can I expect to take on 6 figures in debt? 2) How was the Shakespearean/classics training? I understand that The Studio emphasizes Stanislavsky (and I assume Strasberg) but I know they also cover classical training. Did you find that part of your training to be of good quality as well? 3) It’s my understanding that in your 3rd year you get to audition for membership in the Actors Studio. To the best of your knowledge, what percentage of students gain membership to the Studio? 4) Overall, would you recommend the program? Thanks in advance for any info/insight!
Being in the audition room longer than everyone else? Being told to do the scene again multiple times? by theactingkid • last post May 8th
hello all, As states are reopening I'm starting to get a couple of Self Tape auditions now, but I can't help but think of my last live audition which was about a week before productions stopped & everything got closed. ​ I was informed about my audition on a Wednesday and started to work on the background of my character and research on the time period (since it was a period piece). I didn't receive my Sides till Thursday Afternoon and my Audition was Friday morning, 3 scenes about 20 hours of rehearsal. It's Friday I get to the Audition, I sign in and start getting into my character. I was not nervous since I've met this Casting Director before, and gotten a callback on one of the CD's projects in the past. I've noticed the CD was taking about 15-20min per Actor which wasn't bad. It's then my turn to go into the Room, which the CD remembered me and we talked a little about the project. ​ I started with my Slate which they wanted me to talk about my background, culture, native languages, as I spoke I got the sense that they were visualizing me as the character and they were really happy about it, and that was just the slate. Then we got into the actual scenes, did I do great? I hope so, but I did get discouraged because I had to do the first scene about 4 times ( Which I don't know if that's a good thing or not?) I then did the next two scenes about twice each. When I was done she seemed really pleased, she offered her hand we shacked hands ( I NEVER shake hands with anyone in the audition process unless it's a screen test/chemistry read, or if they offer first ). On my way leaving I noticed I was in the room roughly 30-45min.. ​ My two Questions 1) What does it mean to be in the room that long? Roughly 30-45min. ​ 2) Have you been asked in an Audition Setting to do a Scene about 4 times? ​ I'm only asking because in the past, I've been in and out of the room & only done a scene twice at most. Thanks!