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What’s next? by Cinderr94 • last post Apr 10th
Hello fellow actors, I have a Headshot, Demo Reel and Resume. Can anyone offer some advice on what the next step should be? How do I self submit? How do I find representation? How do I meet CD’s? Any websites/links? I feel like a lost puppy, please help! :) thanks in advance!
a start amidst covid-19? by scarlettdevries • last post Apr 10th
hi guys! i’m currently a junior in high school and have recently figured out that i would like to be an actress. the problem is that i have absolutely no experience and i have no idea where to start. i have always loved movies and shows, and i had the epiphany that i would also love to be in them. right now i’m looking for advice i suppose. what should i do during the covid-19 crisis to see if i’m even any good at acting? any feedback is appreciated!! thanks :-)
Actor's schedule by jovan442 • last post Apr 10th
What is in your opinion the best schedule for a working actor in quarantine?
A question for seasoned actors. by CaringFarmer • last post Apr 9th
My question is, when I’m working on a play or a script for a film and I’ve found the characters objective and the actions he takes to get them, should I focus on what his mannerisms might be like? For example if I’m a sly pool player should I squint my eyes to make myself look sly? Or does that appear unnatural? Should I be myself in the circumstances or should I “create” a character?
Way to grow followers/make some extra cash during Covid by jsh355zero • last post Apr 9th
Hey guys, I came across this opportunity on Craigslist and I signed up. It's a way to grow some followers and if you stick with it can make $ off influencing/guiding people to buy products through your link (like you've seen other influencers do).Well established company called Ignite. If you signup they'll invite you to a zoom webinar to give you more details. I added the link to my IG and twitter bio and it seems to help grow my following & direct people to my page. Use this link: [https://smo.ai/7w4uz1](https://smo.ai/7w4uz1) Thought you'd all be interested since it always helps us as actors to have a bigger following. Stay safe. Click here: [https://smo.ai/7w4uz1](https://smo.ai/7w4uz1)
Resources? by Anon-i-Muss • last post Apr 9th
Anyone willing to shelter reliable resources to find work for an actor who is non-union and not represented? I’ve been trying to land an agent or manager with no luck. I’ve noticed that most listings on backstage that I could apply to (being non-union) are non-paying, and that makes me wonder about their legitimacy/quality. Any advice? Feeling quite bummed and lost at the moment.
Open Auditions from Casting Directors by Kenzo Lee • last post Apr 9th
Hello gang, since we are all currently awaiting things to get back to normal (-ish), some casting directors have made it possible to submit your materials to them. Here is a list of a few of them that I know of... Andrea Bunker Casting (see attached image) Bluestein/Kennedy Casting (via rep invite) Seth Caskey (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hsY5Jp6Lj/) Please add to this list as things come up. Let me know if you submit!
Do A listers have competition in their level of business? Is money hard to come by? by Robert_de_Saint_Loup • last post Apr 9th
There are some actors who I absolutely love. Scarlett Johansson, Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts, Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Plummer, etc... Yet they are also actors who would often do some mass market blockbuster or animation film. I really can’t stand children films, they are hardly ever taken seriously. Why do these A listers often do these weird Dreanworks or Pixar films?? Is it the money? I would imagine being around that crowd is so annoying. Same thing with a lot of super hero films. I love Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson, for example, but I cant deny that they made some bad career choices in the past ten years. Actors like Willem Defoe, Ethan Hawke, Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Greta Gerwig, Naomi Watts, among others I would say made less severe mistakes. But let me explain. Yes, you can do a big Hollywood film, but keep in mind how saturated the market can be. Lets say you are a blonde A lister and somebody is doing dramatic biopic of Marilyn Monroe. Sounds great. Oh wait, but you would also have to compete with Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, Scarlett Johansson, Kirsten Dunst, Charlize Theron, Katrina Bowden, Jennifer Lawrence, and a ton of other ones... You lose the job, but now your agent says you can do this crazy sci fi film about aliens in a small town in Idaho. The director is sub par, but hey, you need to make money, so you do it anyways. Is this how it really goes? Do A lister actors just do anything sometimes because they have bills and debts to pay or because they just want to rake in some more money? Telluride, Toronto and Sundance are excellent but it’s Hollywood that truly has the big bucks. Is the decision to engage in the more commercial part of the business (big movies, video games, commercials) something that actors, even if they are A list, see as a necessity to maintain a cost of living or is it something which is unnecessary but can be useful to make money? Which is the right approach?
Atlanta Actors by MUkow23_ • last post Apr 9th
If you moved here from another state, do you find the move worth it? I came here instead of Los Angeles to build my resume. I'm seeing based on IMDB, a good amount of actors that are being hired, for even the smallest parts, are coming from Los Angeles. What gives?!
[HIRING][PAID] Send Me your Best Matt Champion Voice (Deep Male Young Adult) by beyonceisavirgo • last post Apr 9th
Hello hello, I'm looking for a voice actor to narrate a story I wrote for my friend's birthday. She is a huge BROCKHAMPTON fan, and we actually went to their concert back in 2018 where she saw Matt Champion use his inhaler and thought that it was the most adorable thing in the world. She has been in love with him since then. The moment in question: [https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5tjKfDKUx/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link](https://www.instagram.com/p/Br5tjKfDKUx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link) Her birthday is on April 25th. I wanted to give her something digital because I don't want to add more workload to the people working for shipping companies in this whole Coronapocalypse, so I wrote her 6000 words fanfiction. The rate would be $25 MINIMUM (Through Paypal). I am willing to pay up to $50 if you can get super close to his voice. References : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Pp-SKEoIY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Pp-SKEoIY) [https://youtu.be/yHQngS8yMMw?t=1605](https://youtu.be/yHQngS8yMMw?t=1605) Please send an audio of you voice acting a little snippet of the story to [beyonceisavirgo@gmail.com](mailto:beyonceisavirgo@gmail.com) : [https://imgur.com/G1g7jeD](https://imgur.com/G1g7jeD) Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you guys.
CASTING CALL: Seeking Actor-Singers for Online Musical Parody on COVID-19 by Grokographist • last post Apr 9th
Hey, are you overflowing with musical comedy talent but no stage upon which to perform it due to the national health crisis? Wanna stick it to the feckless Trump Administration with some edgy satire from the comfort of your own home? Well, then this quick, funny and fun project just might be for you! The other day I got inspired after watching a couple of homemade musical spoofs on the web, so dove in and wrote some parody lyrics to a major broadway hit tune. I found the background music on the web, then performed all the parts for the wife. Big thumbs up and laughs in all the right places. This is a NO-BUDGET production, so I can't offer any compensation other than copy and credit. The basic premise is a video conference call between state governors, Trump, and his incompetent lackeys, so all you need to bring to the table besides your awesome talent is the ability to video record yourself performing your part with decent quality audio, then upload it to me for final mixing and editing. So the next step is to cast this thing, which is why I'm reaching out to all of you. Here's what I need: **MALE CHARACTER ACTORS who sing well for the following roles; over 40's preferred.** * Pres. DONALD TRUMP (speaking & chorus) * V.P. MIKE PENCE (principle & chorus) * A.G. WILLIAM BARR (principle & chorus) * Sen. MITCH McCONNELL (principle & chorus) * Gov. ANDREW CUOMO (principle & chorus) * Gov. GAVIN NEWSOME (bit & chorus) * MALE GOVERNOR - TBD (chorus) **FEMALE ACTORS who sing well**... * Gov. GRETCHEN WHITMER (bit & chorus) * FEMALE GOVERNOR - TBD (chorus) **Please audition for any of these roles by responding to this post with a** ***private message*** which includes *a private link to a video* of you (on YouTube, Vimeo, or other video sharing platforms) performing *any* musical comedy number of your choice. The video should be *no longer than 60-90 seconds*. If you already have video like this on your reel, that may work fine, but I'll want to see some character acting on that as well. You can sing with b.g. music if it's instrumental only, otherwise please sing *a capella*. If you're auditioning for specific character role(s), please include a few seconds of your *best* impression of that character before or after the singing section. It doesn't have to be dead-on perfect, but the principle roles speak a bit as well as sing, so do your best. Feel free to use makeup, hairstyling, and/or wardrobe if you wish to enhance your character, however *it's not a requirement for this audition*. As for me, I'm nobody you've ever heard of, but I do have comedy writing experience in network TV, produced and directed my own sketch comedy DVD, and am a professionally trained editor with feature film experience. For security reasons, I'll be revealing the tune being spoofed along with my original parody lyrics only to the final cast of the production. Once it's released on the web, I'll post a link here for everyone else who tried out or is interested in watching it. Thanks for your time. I look forward to seeing your auditions!
How does one know what type of roles to go for? by iamz33r0 • last post Apr 9th
I haven't acted in maybe about 10 years. I was excited to get back into it til Ms. Rona showed up. But i figure i'd do some research in the meantime. How do I know what roles to go for? As a "new" actor, what would you suggest I do to figure out the type of roles I should be going for? Thanks for your help!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Apr 9 by AutoModerator • last post Apr 9th
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.
Difference between great vs outstanding by MoyersN • last post Apr 8th
I read an article on Emma stone just now saying she excels and it’s apparent that she does. I am just wondering, when does an actor cross from great —> outstanding?? What must an actor do to achieve this? I always hear “they must capture the characters life” or something along those lines... but, what does this MEAN? Thanks!
Do you think it's useful for an actor to know how to write novels? by BarbieAnkles • last post Apr 8th
I've been looking for screenwriting books and along the way, I've come across ones that teach you how to write novels. The ones I'm interested in are well-regarded but I don't really know if I'd be wasting my time with them. I'm trying to expand myself as an actor and become a better writer so I can better understand scripts I need to dissect and whatnot. Do you think novel-writing would be a useful skill for an actor to have to help expand on my screenwriting skills and script analysis? Thanks!
Negative Thoughts--I'm a bad actor by Yaars23 • last post Apr 8th
How do you stop thinking this? No matter how much training I've had, jobs I've done, I keep thinking I'm a bad actor.... I keep thinking.....my audition was bad.....my class scene work was bad......my representation will drop me.....wow I'm such a bad actor Do you have these same thoughts? How do you get over it?
Hey everyone, I would love to connect on social media with all of you lovely artists! Directors, actors, producers, anyone in the industry. by Alek_Angelo • last post Apr 8th
My instagram is @alekangeloactor and will happily follow all. Also open to share any creative endeveaours which would make this quarantine better. Hope you all are well and healthy
What does an actor-agent relationship look like? by jengalenga • last post Apr 8th
Is it strictly business? How friendly is friendly, like can I make jokes and whatnot?
Starting out in Voice Over acting world by Charming-Chocolate • last post Apr 8th
Hey! So I'm an equity actor in NYC that is now unemployed scratching my head toward what to do. My voice is pretty versatile and I'm looking at my closet and thinking of building a makeshift voice over studio. What do I need to know to get started? How expensive should my first mic be? Can I use Garageband to make my voice demos? And, like, what even is a voice demo? I want to do infomercial stuff but open to more. Is [Voices.com](https://Voices.com) the best place to look for jobs? What is branding within voice over work? I hope everyone is staying safe and thanks for the advice! (:
Background Actors: How Did You Get Your Union Vouchers? by erinzapcic • last post Apr 8th
I'd love to know how you obtained your vouchers to qualify to join the union! (The weirder / more random the circumstances, the better!) Looking forward to hearing your stories. Thanks in advance!