I have zero desire to start an Insta or Twitter. For that matter - I never post on Facebook anyways, and I’d like to deactivate it so I only use it for Messenger. The only reason I don’t is because I find local auditions in FB groups. I keep seeing conflicting info on the importance of social media as an actor. What are your thoughts? Am I shooting myself in the foot by not really using social media? And secondly - I use my FB page to promote a business of mine (not MLM, but B2B in a non entertainment realm). Would that hamper how I’m perceived as an actor?
I have been involved with a company and their work. They want me to pretend I am being prank called for a pre-recorded session that will be aired live with the idea being presenting it as authentic and real-time and the parent company wants to make sure actors can't list themselves as actors linked to their stuff to make sure the veil of authenticity stays on. I am not allowed to know the company I'm working for and the NDA requires me not to disclose it and I will not be given the information. The job pays fairly well and is for a 'pretty large company' radio broadcaster in NE US and they've given me a link to their previous work and they seem legit. Should I take the job?
I am starting acting classes in a couple weeks but I have vitiligo around my eyes that's pretty noticeable and hard to miss when you look at my face. Any advice in what to do? Do I leave it or try to cover it up with makeup? (something I've never done before). My goal is to become an actor but this always lays heavily on my mind. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
When directing a show, how much do you think it takes away having one actor play two characters onstage. (This show is a comedy written by my 11 year old sister). Anyways, I’d just like to know everyone’s thoughts on this concept.
Hi all, I'm an actor from Turkey and I have a sense of "modernist" art. In order to be able to become an artist "literally", I strive for having theoretical background as well as for acting practises... but I am not really sure how to connect with like-minded European or American artists and where to find the latest art news and what's going on in the world. I'd appreciate it if somebody can guide me in this regard! Ciao!
Casting call websites just don't feel legitimate, do people still get agents? How low do you really have to start? I have minimal experience because I simply don't know where to get my foot in. Highschool didnt have a drama program, and nothing is really available in my town, such as an opera house or theatre. Any advice would be fantastic.
I was researching the other day on things that you had to do in order to become a professional screen actor. they all said the same things, have a resume, get an agent, join sag, etc. but one thing that stuck out to me is that a lot of articles varied on the subject of headshots. I later looked up pricing for headshots and it came to about $100-$200 an hour and I don't really have that money. so I was just wondering if it was really something that I had to get or would I be fine without them.
I was wondering if any working actors can share their experiences working as a personal trainers/fitness instructors. I have been really enjoying classes from studios like Barrys and the Fhitting Room and was wondering if any actors teach at those (I am in NYC)? Do people here think its a better fit than the bartending/serving cliche? Currently in conservatory and want to find a sustainable way to continue acting.
Obviously this is subjective, but a casting call I applied to ended this morning and rehearsals begin next weekend. There is another unrelated activity I am considering attending on the weekends, but won't be able to know if i have the time until I know if I was casted or not. Any actors/student film directors with any ideas/opinions?
Hello and thanks for reading in advance. I always wanted to be an actor. As a child, while my parents would fight, I always pretended to be someone else, I would stand in front of a mirror and act for hours. I always knew that this is my destiny, nothing interests me but acting. But I live in Germany and acting isn't the biggest thing here. I would love to move to the USA, etc. I always hear my parents complaining about their jobs and I don't want to be like that. I want to be happy, I want to chase my dreams. This is where I need help, so I though about going to an acting school and getting my degree, but what can I do afterwards? How can I, in theory, become a 'famous' actor? Do I need to find a international agency that helps me to move to the US, or like a schoolarship? How can I do this? Of course, my biggest dream would be to act for Netflix someday. Thank you so much guys, I really appreciate this.
First time post here. Just a little background about me. I'm currently 27 years old, from Malaysia, been in long-term unemployment and depression now, and I feel like my calling is to be actor, and I want to be one, but I don't know how. Although I had no proper acting experience before, I did helped out in some of my ex-friend's short films, and a few school and college plays. And when I was 16, I learned acting from an informal acting workshop here in my country, but that didn't worked out because my parents objected to it. I also tried to be a gag comedian in South Korea in 2018 but it failed miserably as well. I even auditioned at a Malaysian shopping mall for a role in a local film but that failed as well because of my crippling anxiety. I know my eventual dream is to be an actor in Hollywood, that has been always my fantasy. When comparing to my 11 years later, I feel like the acting bug has gotten to me, but just when I thought it was impossible, I read Jenna Fischer's The Actor's Life. It brought hope for me since I could relate to some aspects of Jenna's early struggles as an actor. But I still have a lot of doubts. ***And I'm interested mostly in on-screen and voice acting.*** Some questions tho: 1. I know some would advice to get a job first in LA, is it impossible tho? 2. Is it also impossible for someone who is of Indian descent, has distinct facial hair features? 3. If not looking at work, I've looked at some conservatories and acting workshops, especially LAPAC and Graham Shiels Studios. Are these two alright? And any other recommendations? 4. Do I have to open a YouTube channel to show my acting skills? I really want to overcome my anxiety and fear. 5. Any other recommended books or online courses to improve my acting skills? Sorry for the many questions. Thanks!
I’m trying to make a profile on Backstage and I’m confused about what to put in the professional title box? I don’t sing or dance very well and that’s not needed for what I’ll be applying for anyway. Should I just put Actress?
I am rewatching Breaking Bad, and learned that a lot of the actors there don’t speak Spanish, namely Giancarlo Esposito. Much like Pacino and DeNiro speaking Sicilian in The Godfather, because they don’t speak the language either.
Who are the actors/actresses that have the most range? I was just wondering about this from seeing another question before (and from seeing that ashley tisdale tumbler post lmao)
Perhaps this is an ambiguous statement but having friends in both areas, I notice that in the theatre world, people are much closer to each other than in the film world, there is also less of a hierarchical nature and less pretension. At least, when I compare New York/London to Los Angeles. In the former cities, people are more condensed, Theres a city center and things are compact which makes people interact more with each other. In LA, everything is so spread out and there really isn’t a city center. I feel that people are more clique-oriented over there. I just feel people are more opinionated and therefore pretentious there. Of course, you have this in the theatre world as well, but I honestly feel that in general, theatre actors are a lot more humble and friendly than film and television actors. You could even tell from the audition process; the atmosphere is just different. Casting directors in LA just have so much bullshit in them that you can just see it oozing out. They just seem to take themselves way too seriously and often treat auditioning actors like slaves. It should also be noted that among theatre actors, an appreciation for film is much more common than an appreciation for theatre among screen actors. The latter prefer to stay in their world as I noticed and stick to attending premieres, film festivals, screening parties, etc... whereas a theatre actor would be more flexible to try this or that. Now please keep in mind, I’m not talking about EVERY actor. People online jump immediately on the idea that you’re a bigot and you’re stereotyping everybody. Not the case. I’m talking about general differences in the culture. One is not superior over the other. I appreciate both and mingle in both circles. What I mean by vain is that they just seem to have more of a status anxiety than stage actors. Theres more flexing, more showing off, more arrogance, etc... This doesn’t apply to just actors but to the industry people in general as well.
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Hello! Newbie here. I'm not a voice actor, but I figured that this sub might have good advice for my particular issue. I'm currently creating a character for a tabletop roleplaying game, and I'm struggling to find a voice/accent/mannerism that fits them. The character in question is a pixie sorcerer who came to her powers after she was experimented on for years by a cruel scientist. She's shy and scared of pretty much everything. If you have any tips for finding the right voice for a character, however general or specific, it would be a great help, and please let me know if you have any questions.
Hi everyone! So i’ve been an actor since I was 5 years old with a huge peak in my career during my middle school days. As an adult, I’ve avoided the ‘business’ game of things because all I cared about was the craft and my acting and as a kid, I didn’t need to worry about everything else and focusing on the acting brought me natural success but obviously the business has changed and I finally feel ready to change with it. My primary goal is TV and Film and I already have an idea of ‘what actors are taking my roles’ and what shows I should be looking at but for New York actors, I would love some advice on what is going on and what to know about the industry and community here. What casting directors to look at, what shows cast here, what groups and venues put up what kind of projects or anything to help me feel like I know the community more. To give an idea of my type, I am a 25 Puerto Rican actor who plays typically very young. If you’re interested to narrowing down where I should be looking into, my website is seanmana.com Thanks everyone and break legs!
Hello, I am looking for an actor to star in a silent short. I am a film student looking to build my reel so there will be no pay. The shooting locations are both in south Orange County. PM me if you are interested and I will share more details! I look forward to hearing from you.