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Aussie Actor by spookykittennn • last post Jan 31st
Hiiiii I’m wondering if there are many Aussie Actors in this group? I’m based in Melbourne :-) Any agents you can recommend in Melbourne? Or great classes to get into? I’ve got my eye on one (Howard Fine), just want to see what you could recommend. Really keen to get into extras work!! ♥️
Need help with health insurance as an actor! by nottokinkshamebut • last post Jan 30th
Hi! I'm an actress in Washington, currently non-union, been full-time acting for almost a year now and have medicaid. Some opportunities have started to arise, and my agent is saying I may need to move to LA very soon (turnaround is so quick in this industry as we all know...). I'd be living between California and Washington if things go a certain way, but I'm trying to be as prepared as possible because I didn't really have much of a plan to go to LA any time soon. Is anyone on medicaid living in two states? I am aware that you cannot have two different medicaid plans, and I'd have to cancel one and apply to the CA medicaid, and I know it's possible to just "seamlessly" cancel/reapply if you are back and forth, but I guess I just wanted to reach out and see if any actors have any experience with this? I've never lived on my own so this will be a stressful adventure! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
UNCSA Casting Call Feb 8: Audition for 16 shorts at once by gift4fiction • last post Jan 30th
All the details and the breakdowns are on the Facebook Event: [UNCSA CASTING CALL](https://www.facebook.com/events/186556699210493/?active_tab=discussion) Since so many post here tend to be of the "how do I get cast without a reel/parts without experience/build a resume without an agent/etc.?" I figured I would post this. Great opportunity for people close to Winston-Salem, NC. It is a single day Saturday casting for 16 shorts, Feb 8th Produced, written and directed by serious film students from a school with a good reputation. It is run by Jordan Beswick who is very chill with rookie actors and is a very low stress casting. UNCSA graduates great students and has a strong enough reputation that actors with good resumes still like to work on these projects so there is a good chance you will be working with folks who are knowledgable and experienced.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jan 30 by AutoModerator • last post Jan 30th
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.
I am 27 this year, have an undergraduate degree but want to act. Debating drama school or not by JoeNinetyThree • last post Jan 30th
Hi everyone, my name is Joe, nice to meet you! I'm from the UK. I've tried searching online for any existing posts of people in my shoes but cannot find an answer. Bit of back story on me: Ever since I was younger I've always wanted to be an actor. I've always considered acting to be an unobtainable dream as it is notoriously difficult to earn a living from it. Nobody in my family is in the industry, I was encouraged to pursue business to increase my chances at being financially successful in life. Being a safe option I went on to study business, after graduating and working for 3 years, I realised it is not my calling. I have many friends who are stuck in jobs they hate, doing miserable jobs because it's the sensible thing to do. It's ''what people do''. The idea of acting scares me senseless, but at the same time excites me. Having only attended one acting workshop in the past for 6 weeks, I want to take the plunge and now go all-in and act. I do not want to shy away from it anymore and continue coasting through life... I know in my heart that even if it doesn't work out, I will be filled with regret later in life if I don't try. Now that I am a bit older, I have more confidence in myself. The fear of failing is still there, but my fear of regretting later in life not trying scares me more. My question is, having already studied business and being 27 this year, is applying for a drama school a smart choice or are there better uses for my time/money? I know it isn't essential and there are actors who find success without attending drama school, however, training at an accredited school (if you get in) can help massively with improving your skills and contacts - which I know in the industry is equally important as your ability to act. If I went on to do a 3 year course, I will graduate at the age of 30 (and will have a lot of debt; tuition alone is 9,000GBP per year). I accept this will take time to pay back and I am prepared to face a lot of rejection. Thankfully I have some savings that I can put towards this to reduce the debt owing at the end. I don't think my family will be supportive of this choice as they think someone of my age should be working and forging a career path for my future - one that can pay the bills and allow me to support a family in future if I plan to settle down. Is there anyone who has been in a similar position who can offer some insight/advice? ​ TL;DR - Business graduate wanting to know if applying for drama school makes sense at 27y/o? Practically no acting experience. Better options at my age in terms or time/money commitment? Any and all responses welcome. Any harsh truths are also welcome. Thank you :)
Getting over disappointment? by Sketches-n-Drawings • last post Jan 30th
I was called back for a play and it was me and 2 other people going neck and neck reading for the lead all night. This wouldve been my first lead (or even really sizeable role) and I got my hopes up. I didnt get the lead but got a large supporting part. That being said, I'm still feeling the sadness and disappointment and I feel stupid for feeling this way. Any thoughts from other actors? Thanks
I'm a First-Time Director. What Are Some Tips for Holding Auditions? by hootenhollar • last post Jan 30th
I'm making a super low budget film and am holding auditions for the first time. I want the actors to feel comfortable and I'd like to create a professional vibe overall. But I've never done this before. What are some tips you have?
Acting within the UK by souprqtpie • last post Jan 30th
Hello ​ I am looking for actors in the UK and about continued business and income. I am currently looking at buying a home and have found many places in the UK which are very affordable but put me outside of range of London, is it impossible/very difficult to build a career in the UK away from London? or is it you simply never buy a property since as an actor being mobile is easier. ​ Thanks, Soup
New podcast: Actor Connor Ratliff tries to figure out why Tom Hanks fired him from Band of Brothers 20 years ago by thisisnotarealperson • last post Jan 30th
A slap across my face! by TheHeightness • last post Jan 30th
This is much like u/Endurlay's post! Our stories are quite similar, so thank you for the inspiration dude! I am 26 as well and just last november it hit me that I want to be a voice actor. All my life I had been a performer, but all my life i have had terrible self doubt. I broke out of my shell in high school with doing musical theater and even getting the lead male role for two of the shows. I enjoyed it, I might have even been great at it! But when it came time to start applying for college I told myself that acting was just a phase, I wouldn't make money doing that, who would want me, I am not good enough. So I went to college for Political Science and Economics and got decent grades, but only to pass and not because of passion for what I was studying. I enjoyed the classes, but now I realize it was more for the few times we had heated "what if" scenarios play out before us and it all turned into an improve class. And throughout college I worked jobs that would put me in the spotlight in a way. Even the jobs that didn't necessarily put the spotlight on me I was the most animated person in the group. Once I got a job in my field after college at a district attorney's office I got super depressed and I figured it was just the jobs environment. When I got a second job, this time doing data management for a defenceman contractor, my depression got even worse at a faster rate. This time I thought maybe it was the type of work that I was doing, or possibly it was just the jobs environment yet again. But then one morning I was scrolling through a dozen "10 jobs you can do from home" lists and at the end of one voice acting came up. And it was like my phone slapped me across the face! It wasn't the previous environment, even though they were toxic, but it was the fact that i couldn't perform behind a desk in a cubicle. I was tied to a desk and I have no variation in my day to day work and I hated every moment at work. I have been doing research into this industry ever since but at this point I just don't know where to start. I've worked with Audacity a handful of times but I'm still unsure about the basics, I have a cheap USB mic that I know won't get me paying clients, I have yet to even set up a small closet studio. Now along the way I met a girl, got married, got a dog, got a house, and now we have a baby. I don't have a lot of spare time when I get home. I understand that I am going to sacrifice a lot of sleep once I start putting work out. So I guess I'm asking for your guys' professional advice to someone who is just scratching the surface of the industry. Any advice us appreciated! Thanks for your time!
My first demo by RowOfBirds • last post Jan 30th
I've been voice acting on the side for years but never tried establishing myself. Thought I'd give it a try using one of my favorite voice actors of all time as inspiration. I love voicing villain characters so I decided to go with one for my demo Need me for a project? I check my email every day. Send me an offer at markthebirdy@gmail.com [https://soundcloud.com/m-robirds/voice-over-demo-two-face](https://soundcloud.com/m-robirds/voice-over-demo-two-face)
Breakdown Services Question on Submissions from the Agency Side by S_Gertie • last post Jan 30th
Curiosity question for anyone who has seen the agency submission side of Breakdown Services (Actors Access is the side for actors to see): Basic question: How does it work to submit your clients for a role? ​ Like, I know on the AA side, you can do the filter for "breakdowns that fit me" and see things for your general age/race/gender. Do the agents have anything like that which filters based on their clients? And if you have 100 clients and you find a role that 25 of them would fit for and you want to be a go-getter and submit them all, do you have to do something for each client individually or do you see a list of your clients (maybe filtered to fit the role) and you just check a box next to each and send them all at once? I tried to think too which way would make most sense and I can see arguments for and against allowing mass submissions, so didn't know which would be better or which the site used.
How do I start getting into it? by Alsome-Stode • last post Jan 30th
I’ve been thinking about being a voice actor for a while. However, I’m a bit nervous. There’s so many questions I want to ask and research I want to do, but I have no idea where or even when to take my first step.
Atlanta Actors by Infinity_Crusade • last post Jan 29th
I'm an Atlanta based actor, 22 year old male, who is interested in collaborating on any projects. Just throwing myself out there, if anybody here is making their own projects I'm down to help collaborate. Not sure if this is appropriate or not but I'd love to make some friends and work on some projects with fellow hungry actors!
Can anyone recommend a voice and speech class in the NYC area? by veelarage07 • last post Jan 29th
I am a stage actor looking for some help with diction and articulation. I would love to pick up some new exercises and warm-ups and really work toward building better habits. I'd prefer to do a class or workshop because working privately with a coach is probably more costly than I can manage at the moment. Has anyone taken a great speech class? Barring that, any suggestions for online resources that I can access in the meantime? Thanks!
Getting Started: Gear Checklist by hellokitkatkitty • last post Jan 29th
Hi all! I am primarily a film/stage actor but I’ve been able to do a number of voiceover and eLearning projects last year and really feel ready to add Voice Acting to my overall acting wheelhouse. I have been scouring this sub and others like it, picking the brains of the pro audio engineers I’ve been able to work with, am waiting for my narrative, commercial, and character demo reels (I have a “teaser” type reel for the time being as an intro if anyone would like to listen and/or critique I can DM you a link), already notified and gotten the go ahead from my current theatrical agents to be flagged for VO work—but I really am having a hard time gathering my checklist of ALL materials I need. I am NOT tech savvy (I can manage but I know there’s a learning curve and new information I’ll need to familiarize myself with first before I’m fully comfortable)—but my goal is to have a home setup within the month so I can edit and record my own stuff without having to outsource it (I’ve been told repeatedly that it’s pretty easy). I can’t find a simple checklist anywhere, however, of ALL the gear I need. I know basics is a mic, headphones, mic stand, software (which I’m leaning towards Audacity)—but I know I’m missing some other components that I’m just not familiar with (never done editing or mixing or such of any kind before). What cords or cables do I need? Is there any other sound component I’m neglecting? I also have just a Dell laptop (again, I’ve been assured that’s fine) and have an external hard drive as well. Once gear is together, I’m all set to start auditioning/recording? Budget is around $200-$300 right now for starting out. Any help is appreciated!
Youtube subscribers by Kenya Cagle • last post Jan 29th
I am interested in getting more subscribers for my channel. If anyone is interested, I will subscribe to your channel in exchange. Please view and subscribe. I will do the same with you. https://youtu.be/XDr_3V5dR6c
Questions from a starting actor in London by Waterstyle-fart • last post Jan 29th
Hi everyone, I am a 23 years old guy who just moved to London. I would like to be as prepared as I can so I will try to ask as many question as I can to leave every doubt out and finally sleep more peacefully as some thoughts excite and others terrify me. Some will be related to acting and some points won’t. Please feel free to answer the questions you want to answer, you don’t have to answer all of them. 1) What platform do I use to look for roles 2) I have some background experience (uni projects) but I would like to improve, what daily exercises do you suggest? 3) Should I look for an agency/agent or go by myself? 4) Which work do you suggest me to do, based on what time are usually the auditions? (I was thinking part time barista if I need evenings) 5) Is there a neighbour “famous for acting” in London? I am thinking of Covent Garden but I’m not sure if it’s for shows or auditions as well 6) Should I look for acting courses now or if I start making some money. Some of them are very pricey and I’d want to avoid the “become an actor in 3 weeks” ones as they feel like a waste of money 7) Should I use a weekly underground oyster or just commute whenever I need to attend an audition? 8) Do English casters look only for british people with a perfect british accent? I am Italian but fortunately I have a good accent as I lived in UK for 4 years now, however I completely look Italian. I am proud of it but I doubt my traits will find me as many jobs as say the U.S. 9) Will having quite strong mediterranean traits only give me access to stereotypical gangstar/mafia guy, Italian chef hey mammamia or things like that? For as much as it can help in the beginning I’d strongly prefer more challenging roles even though I know it’s not up to me to decide 10) How do I deal with envy? Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t really envy all the famous actors for making it, but everytime I see someone younger than me or close to my age I always think “Oh look he already made it and you are still here making nothing of yourself, you’ll end up working in a restaurant all your life if you keep going like this”. Hope you get that point. I also love you chefs, no hate towards kitchen work, but I have been a KP for too long now! 11) Do you have goals? Whether they are daily or long term, how do you stick to them and how do you create them? 12) Do you HAVE TO BE overproductive? I do not think of myself as a talented one, unfortunately. Many of my colleagues said I was, never believed them, I always thought they were being nice because they also complimented people which have done the bare minimum in terms of effort. The point is, I really love showing up and giving my all to this art, I feel it is the only job I can wake up to and commute everyday without feeling “Another shitty day at work”; but when I don’t have anything going on in my life I tend to be a full-time procrastinator, not accomplishing anything the whole day. And mind me, I am not talking about days off or some time to rest. Last time I ended up 3 months without touching a script or looking for an audition. 13) How do you fit acting in your everyday life? 14) I really like dubbing and I’d love to participate in a project! Is it completely different from acting? How do you move in that industry? 15) Is London a good option? I know if you are an actor you either go to LA for cinema or NY for theatre. Is London a good starting point though? Does it push more towards theatre or cinema? Thanks for reading so far, I know some questions can be labelled as stupid ones and probably some of them can’t be answered by anyone else by me. But I also am in desperate need of help as I feel I wasted too much time since I started this journey, and probably will need a lot of time just to land in a serious role. Again it does not matter how many answers you gave me, one is perfect and will help me a lot. So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!
Should I be an actor? by SugarSquared • last post Jan 29th
Tbh this me looking for external validation, because I go back and forth in my brain all the time, but I still feel like asking all of you. I have really liked acting for a while. I like most forms of art. I want to create what inspires me. A huge thing that inspires me is musicals. I want to do stuff like that. I also love video games and music and just straight up stories. I've found that the best way to merge that together is acting. I love the tangible part of it. The emotions you can make yourself feel while acting. I want to go into a theatre program for post-secondary. I've already got it all decided, so this post isn't to change that. And yet, I always question if acting is worth it. Given the mindset, I can see all productions as a waste of time and people thinking they are better than they actually are. But there's musicals that I watch that make me feel all these different emotions. I also feel like an imposter because I don't watch movies or TV shows. I don't go to see that many plays. All I do in my free time is watch YouTube, play video games or make art. I feel like I should devote all of my time to theatre if I even want to go in it, but people around me don't get that. I know that the interest is there, and I really should just try and see. That's exactly what I am going to do! I guess I just need some advice and some reasons to believe that theatre and acting is not dumb art.
Moving from NYC to Chicago for more acting opportunities? by futurebro • last post Jan 29th
I’ve lived in NY for almost 4 years and absolutely love it here. Made so many friends, relationships, fun memories, etc. I really feel like a part of the city. However, my acting career isn’t really going anywhere. I’ve done a bunch of downtown low/no pay theatre and some student and indie films. I maybe get one really big audition a year (Broadway, the public, etc). I’ve been wondering if moving to smaller market like chicago for a year or so would allow me to build up some theatre credits and maybe let me get some tv credits and possibly get representation that could help me transition back into NY as a more competitive actor. I have a handful of friends from school I’m Chicago who seem to be working a ton. I’ll reach out to them but I wanted to see if y’all had any advice on a potential move? I would be very excited about the drastic drop in rent