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Actors, do you prefer real-life auditions, or self-tape? And why? by Sondrree • last post Apr 11th
Personally I like being there real time, and have someone to act in front of. I get too self continue when I have to act like there is someone in front of me, and have to film it myself. Watching it over, being to self-critical etc.
Auditioning for an 18+ character as a teenager? by SimpleSad6287 • last post Apr 11th
I'm a minor, but I can also pass for someone in their early twenties. The casting call didn't specify for 18+ actors only, so am I allowed to audition for a character in their twenties?
AI using recordings of dead actors with family's permission by mihemihe • last post Apr 11th
"My work is down about 50% and I am been in the business for 20 years"
How to turn down a role from an associate? by BeverlyHillsAddict • last post Apr 11th
There is an actor who I have worked with in a couple of decent short films. This associate also writes and produces their own indie productions and has offered me a role in their most recent project. I’m not interested in it for many reasons, but mainly because the quality of this work would honestly be a bad look for my progressing career. How do I tell them no without using an obvious excuse?
How do I find auditions in Toronto by confusiontime101 • last post Apr 11th
I really really want to be an actress so bad, it’s been my literal dream since I was a little girl but I don’t know how to find auditions. With everything being online it’s hard to differentiate between what’s legitimate and what’s a scam. I would be really thankful if someone can lead me in the right direction and give me some leads.
Voice Acting Help by billyshakes27 • last post Apr 11th
I’ve been out of the game for a long time. I went to school for theatre, worked as an actor for 8 years in my twenties, then I got married, etc. I’m a bartender now, but I really need some extra side income… or a new career path entirely. I have a good radio voice, 2 1/2 octave range, and a lot of dialect and vocal training. Voice acting isn’t something I’m unfamiliar with or have no experience. I’m very good at it. I’m good at like 3 things, acting/voice is one of them and I would like to utilize that skill again. But I don’t know where to start, I’ve been out of the professional works for so long. If y’all have any suggestions, places, or people to talk to, I would greatly appreciate the direction. Deepest thanks in advance.
Getting into voice acting as a teenager by throwaway0873626 • last post Apr 11th
Hey there. 16F. I’ve been interested in VA work for quite a long time now. Up until this point I’ve been grabbing very pointless roles on Casting Club for things like Gacha skits & Minecraft roleplays. Very unrewarding work with very minimal lines & thought usually. I’m not exactly sure where to go from here. The majority of sites I look into don’t take minors, and I live very rurally so I’m not able to get experience in-person. I have a decent setup with a good mic. My accent gets brought up CONSTANTLY and has my entire life. I have an Australian/British mix of an accent that a LOT of people really love apparently. I get told I’d make a ‘great voice actor/narrator’ on the daily. I just don’t know where the demand would actually be for that considering my age. I don’t feel like putting Gatcha/Minecraft skits on my reel would yield me very good results, so here I am to ask you guys where my next steps should ideally be. Should I hold off for a couple of years and try to get into the industry more so then? I’m of course fine with unpaid work whilst I’m still an amateur. Though eventually earning enough to be able to enrol myself in an online course for direct feedback and coaching would be great. Cheers!
How to Write a Podcast Script - Solo Show by Tammy Hunt • last post Apr 10th
Support and encouragement by Toni D'Antonio • last post Apr 10th
Just some words of encouragement for a productive week!!! ❤️
I'm an Actor in the Southeast Potentially Looking for a Manager. Is it worth it? by 121mc555 • last post Apr 10th
A little bit about me: I'm a 20-year-old actor based in the Southeast region of the US. I've finally gotten a cohesive package together and feel confident in what I bring to the table. I got signed to an agency and feel really good about myself, however, I'm wondering if a manager is necessary also in all of this. So my questions are: 1. Should I as an actor based in the Southeast even bother looking for a manager? 2. If I do, is it best to only apply to ones with submission links? 3. How bad of an idea is it to cold-call/email a manager? (my gut is telling me bad idea)
Beginner’s reel — should I self tape scenes or monologues? by peanutbutterperson • last post Apr 10th
Hey all! As a beginner actor with no credits yet, I’ve learned that it’s okay to use self taped material to submit with as, in place of the reel. Is it better to use scenes or monologues? Or a mix of both? In addition as a beginner, is it better to submit 1 short scene or a number of scenes that are self taped in a single ‘reel’? Would love everyone’s insight! Thanks!
Do I need an agent by 3first_names • last post Apr 10th
So I just moved to Atlanta to pursue acting and I’ve been auditioning on actors access and backstage and haven’t really gotten anywhere. So I’ve been wondering if I should pursue getting an agent right away or wait a bit. Cause I have heard you shouldn’t get one right away so you can build up your résumé.
Does anyone have any tips to get used to being in front of a camera and on a set) by Loginthebowl • last post Apr 10th
Hi all, I just landed my first ever role on a proper film set, I’ve done some school plays in front of 300 people but nothing serious. Tomorrow I have my first shoot, I’d like some tips from experienced actors/actresses on how to be more comfortable in front of the camera and not be nervous to act and be judged. Thanks!
Do agents actually help you find work? by Mother-Mechanic-1220 • last post Apr 10th
I’m 17 and new to acting but I’d like to start in more commercial/ tv roles instead of theatre which is what I’m doing now, I’ve read that a lot of actors start getting good roles with the help of a agent. Do agents actually help you find work and are they worth getting?
How to act with bad writing? Or over explanatory dialogue? by Lumpy-Highway-850 • last post Apr 10th
I picked a monologue without realizing that the writing was bad. It sounded and felt great internally, but performing it out loud it was a completely different story. The dialogue is over explanatory and leaves little room for the actor to act. So my question is, how does one go about making a monologue sound and feel genuine when the writing isn’t great?
People are saying the industry is slow in Atlanta yet I’m seeing actors book work crazy from left and right ? by Proof-Pollution454 • last post Apr 10th
I’ve been recently seeing posts of actors saying that with the recent strike , the industry is slow in most markets and especially in Atlanta. However , I’ve been seeing that recently in several Atlanta agent websites and pages that their talent is booking work left and right despite this strike coming and it being slow ? Could someone explain ? Asking for a friend
Do you watch yourself on screen? by briancalpaca • last post Apr 10th
Do you watch your own performances when they air? It can be so hard to be objective watching yourself or someone you know really well, so it can be really hard to get too much out of it yourself. Getting feedback from others that watch is helpful, but I'm not sure we will ever get to a point where we can really sit back and watch objectively. There are a lot of performances that we've never watched as a finished product, and the more we talk to other actors, we hear the same thing from a decent sized group of them.
Actors with egos…. by Vuumii • last post Apr 10th
I know, they’re everywhere, and being in contact with one drove me in for a loop. Actors being rude to other actors, I will never get over it. I understand it’s a heavily competitive career, but you really don’t need to be an asshole and put down other actors for trying to understand certain things in this field. Anyone have any stories with experiences like this? I’d love to hear it so I don’t feel as though I’m overreacting over nothing Ahah.
Should I Get My Talent Agent License? by Matthew Gross • last post Apr 9th
I'm currently taking a break to work on improving my health. Recently, an ER doc diagnosed me with congestive heart failure; however, I think he misdiagnosed me. Tomorrow, I meet with a cardiologist. All of this has me thinking about my professional future. I have tentative plans to buy land in Santa Clarita and build a home. For those of you who are outside of California, Santa Clarita is a film hub, and it is part of Los Angeles County. I love it, because it is less hectic. I'll post a video here about Santa Clarita.
Life comes at you fast by DiBiDi05 • last post Apr 9th
I love being a part of this community and learning and sharing with other actors. With so many things going on in our world in terms of the looming strikes, work slowdowns, etc., I just wanted to drop in and say keep going, folks! This life is crazy and unpredictable, but we do it because we love it (most days lol). Here's an anecdote from my recent experiences- Last summer, I booked my first national commercial - a principal role at that! It starred one of the biggest names in sports, it aired a few times, my footage didn't get cut, and my friends and family had the chance to see me on TV. Awesome, right?! Well, it was an FTX commercial. Life comes at you fast. It was still a fun experience before all of the craziness.