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Questions For Canadian Actors by EAhmady123 • last post Dec 14th
First off I want to say how I’ve been a part of this group for a week now and how crazy supportive everyone is, this seems like a really tight knit group which I love seeing. Now with that out of the way a little background about me, my name is Enayat and I have been acting for a little bit now, I took drama in middle school as well as a year in Highschool. I am currently 21 and for about the past 3 years have taken acting classes, from Meisner, to scene study and on camera classes, with all the classes I’ve taken I’m finally confident enough to take the next step, I am planning on moving to Vancouver from Calgary in the beginning of January to continue with this dream. So my question for actors in Vancouver, which classes would you recommend I take to continue to improve? Where could I find auditions or casting calls for small roles in student films or indie projects? And honestly any other information that you may have that could be useful. And honestly I encourage anyone to reply to this post even if you are not a Canadian actor, if you have any tips please feel free to share, there is probably a lot of talented actors in this group and if I could pick apart your brains and learn a thing or two to improve my own abilities it would honestly be great. Thanks once again for all your help guys and I want to wish you all luck in your future endeavours.
What exactly makes Adam Driver a great actor? by hossbonaventure007 • last post Dec 13th
It seems like everyone in the world is in agreement right now that he’s the best actor working right now. Obviously there’s a lot to be learned from the best in the game but I was just wondering what other more experienced people noticed that he does well that can be educational to watch
Retiring From Acting (for now) a rant by mcleb014 • last post Dec 13th
I've been an actor for the last 10 years. I started in high school in my senior year. My first ever play was Mother Courage & Her Children (i know, a terrible play for a high school). While the show was panned by the students and faculty alike, I caught the bug. I knew right away that acting was the career I want to take a stab at. Today, I've got roughly 35 productions under my belt, 6 film credits, and a commercial that airs in the Chicagoland area. I've performed at some of the worst stages (and basements) you could imagine, to some of the most legendary stages in Chicago. All projects I'm proud of, including the ones that were just pure grade A shit. I've met some amazing people in my theatrical adventures. Many of my closest friends were people that I've met because of acting. After all of this, it is time to step away from acting. For the last several years, this thought has been floating around my noggin. In fact, I've made a post on here about giving up. Luckily for me, I've gotten the ball rolling on some sweet acting opportunities. There was one major problem. I was not making money. I was only getting paid in film credit and whatever is brought in for catering. And when I do get paid, it wasn't enough to cover rent. With that being said, I knew that going into this business won't make you rich, or financially stable. But as I have gotten older, I realize this lifestyle is no longer for me. That is why I'm stepping away. Money. Pure and simple. I can't do these part-time unstable gigs anymore, so I can make it to auditions. I do think acting is a subject worth studying, but making it as your career is risky. We all should know this, and I hope that college professors preach this. Financial stability is something I need. No more fighting for hours or constantly getting restaurant gigs or retail. Stability. But there is hope. During my commercial shoot, I was talking to this actor who told me she worked at a law firm fulltime. But her superior granted her some time off during the day to go and shoot the commercial. I feel like employers, especially those in big acting towns, are warming up to the idea of hiring actors and are willing to be this flexible. Plus, there are auditions that happen at night (like student films) and shoot during the weekends. And vice versa. Until then, I'm going back to school to get an education that is not in theatre or acting, so I can find that stability. If you've gotten this far, thank you for reading!
Best places to live in LA for acting? by axel32 • last post Dec 13th
Hey fellow actors, I'm going to be moving to LA next month for a gig that I booked where I'll be there for the rest of 2020. I'm currently looking at different options for housing (looking for a studio/1-bedroom apartment). As an actor, where should I want to place myself? The studio I'll be working at is in Downtown LA, but I heard bad things about living there. Here's the neighborhoods I've compiled from research: 1. West Hollywood (Expensive?) 2. Los Feliz 3. Sherman Oaks 4. Echo Park/Silverlake 5. North Hollywood Could you give me a quick breakdown of each neighborhood as far as the vibe and such goes, and if I'm missing any neighborhoods that I should be considering? My budget is $2000/month max, so if you know average rent in each of these neighborhoods, that would also be helpful to know. Thanks!
Can you give examples of actors that started at 18? by bellagcarr • last post Dec 13th
I’m starting the film industry at 17, and when i see actors that I like in my shoes and in movies I always look them up to see when they started acting, and it was always as a child. I am always discouraged seeing this because I worry that I will never make it since I started too late. Does anyone have good examples of people that first started after high school?
My friends all say I do great voices, and that I should go into voice acting, but I'm not sure what to look for. by Claymationdude07 • last post Dec 13th
The voices I usually do are exaggerated but spot on impressions of characters from southpark, family guy, and many other celebrities, and a few voices of my own. I love doing it, as it's always good for a laugh and I get compliments. But how could I try to turn that into a career? Do cartooney-like shows hold auditions or do voice actors usually get spots for acting in their normal voice? Honestly I think my normal voice is pretty weak. Idk where to begin. Voice lessons? Where does one go to find a good coach?
Has anyone else read David Mamet's True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor? by Bc2193 • last post Dec 13th
I just finished reading it and would totally recommend. I'm dying to discuss it. It was a really refreshing read and opened my eyes to different ways of looking at our profession, drama schools and how we think of ourselves as actors. Has anyone else read it too? What did you think?
Practicing emotion and conveying feelings through tone by _MK_1_ • last post Dec 13th
Hey guys! I am not a voice actor but a rapper. However, I need the wisdom and advice of you guys, the voice acting community. I am trying use my voice and introduce better inflections to drive emotions home. I feel I have a good overall tone and voice that sounds nice but I want to bring more dynamic energy, express emotions effectively through my voice alone. How do you guys practice that? Any routines? Anything you can share will be deeply appreciated.
Is there any actor/actress in here with social anxiety? by jamesjimmybyrondean • last post Dec 13th
My social anxiety is holding me back when I'm acting in auditions(I haven't been on set yet). My body just becomes stiff, heart racing and I become self conscious. My dream is to be an actor but these are the problems I have because of social anxiety. I don't want this to hold me back. Is there any actor or actress here that can relate and ended up overcoming or coping with this problem. How did you do it?
Actors, how have you helped your SO feel comfortable with the idea of you being involved in sex scenes? by minniee30 • last post Dec 13th
I’m an actor, and though I haven’t yet had to tackle any sex scenes, I know that it’s going to come up. I’m wondering how to best explain to my significant other that it’s strictly a professional part of the job. How have you broached the subject? Any tips for helping SOs feel at ease?
Finding a monologue from TV/Film Help? by salesgirlnumbertwo • last post Dec 13th
Hi all! So, I'm mainly a stage actor, so I'm used to finding monologues by reading plays. However, I have an audition with a casting agency coming up soon, and I need a monologue from TV/Film. How should I go about finding a monologue? Should I just watch a good show or movie?
How much do indie productions pay actors? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post Dec 13th
[HIRING] for indie videogame intro by fildagame • last post Dec 13th
Hi, Looking for voice actors for Indie videogame. I need 3 actors. I am looking for people with general american accent. Here is list of characters with number of lines/words: Angie: 13 lines/152 words Woman, around 23. Very kind and gentle, loving. She is very protective of her family, but not in a pathologic way. She has a good sense of humor. Peter: 2 lines/53 words Man, around 28. Self-reliant and strong, but now he has a family and that changes everything. He loves his family very much and the idea of him being a father can turn this strong guy into a mushy sweetheart. Ron Jones: 1 line/32 words Man, around 60. Serious lawyer, has lots of life experience. Despite being serious, he is still human with full range of emotions (is not a sociopathic heartless lawyer). Has good relations with his clients and his human approach is what makes him quite likeable. All the characters are for videogame intro. I have work in progress version of intro with voiceover from guy who wrote it, for timing and some general direction. All the roles are paid. If you are interested, please send me reel/demo/rate - If you want to record sample it would be highly appreciated - contact me and I will send some short line. PM me for more info. Auditions closing 1st january. Thanks in advance!
Struggling to get traction? If you'd had an extra $1,000/mo since age 18 how much would that have helped and how? by tbarden • last post Dec 13th
Professional performers live with about an 85% unemployment rate. It's not dissimilar to what candidate Andrew Yang predicts is coming for many mainstream occupations because of technology disruption. Ignoring for the moment how realistic the concept of Universal Basic Income is, what effect do you think such a thing would have on actors trying to gain traction in the business. For example, ten actors could pool their UBI for a couple of months and have $20,000 to produce something Off-Off-Broadway or film their own short.
Female Voice Actor Wanted by SaintxSinners0600 • last post Dec 12th
In need of female voice acting talent. It's about a four to five line script. I'm new to hiring voice talent so I don't know typical pricing but if $10 a line works for you then please contact me. The role doesn't ask for anything too special. The character (without getting into too much detail for the sake of this post.) She's a deity of sorts, not inherently evil but mischievous. She has a sweet yet chilling voice. Roughly mid to late twenties in tone but I'm not overly particular on staying in that age range for this project. Post here or DM me for more info.
New to this sub. Aspiring Anime Voice Actor looking for tips on how to get into said specific industry by niceguymcfly • last post Dec 12th
So finding this sub felt like a gold mine seeing others with the same passion for voice acting as me! I’ve recently been taking classes for my voice acting, I have an okay USB mic for the time being. A Rode-NBT? If I remember correctly, and I’m working on making my closet have better acoustics for auditions and recording a demo reel. I really enjoy animation and therefore my main goal is to be an anime dub actor so I can constantly voice in a variety of animated media. Plus I like anime so there’s a bonus. Other than mastering the art of lip syncing, is there anything I should know in particular? Any advice is appreciated, I’ve got the work ethic and ability after lots of practice. Just don’t really know how to get my foot in the door after recording my demo reel.
YO. by moto_maji • last post Dec 12th
The last few days I have noticed an influx of "HELP I'M NEVER GONNA WORK AGAIN ETC" posts. Here's the thing: You will work again. The side bar has a ton of info. Do your research. Have all of your materials up to date. Save your money for classes/marketing materials/joining the union when you have to. The job of an actor is to audition, so get used to it. If you get the job, great, if you don't, that's ok too. If you're still in school, you have PLENTY of time to figure this out. The only consistent thing about this industry is that it isn't consistent. There will be off days, months, years. How you deal with that is up to you. Work on smaller projects. Network. Find hobbies that have nothing to do with acting because otherwise you will drive yourself nuts. If you need to take a break, do it. I've heard many people say it takes ten years to get some good traction going, so if you're just starting out and don't want to quit just yet then strap in. Some of you just need to chill out! OK GREAT, happy booking and happy holidays!
ISO voice actor that can sound like Han Solo (Harrison Ford) by TheMadMetalhead • last post Dec 12th
I need a VA for an upcoming project of a Star Wars fanfic. I need a solid Han Solo sound alike. The compensation will be negotiated depending on your rates. Please send me a sample by pm here or to bobbyjohnford@gmail.com. Just have your lines for the sample by some lines from the original movies.
I’m going to be the next big actor by Regret68 • last post Dec 12th
Just kidding, but whenever I watch a YouTube video about acting I see a few comments like this and I just find it funny. Also, I have a quick question. I think I’m finally ready to start putting myself out there more in regards to acting, but I don’t have proper headshots. Right now, I have a bit of acne. Should I wait a few months until it goes away to get headshots or just get them now and again when it goes away? I’ve been submitting myself to stuff, and I wonder if I’d be more successful if I had better pictures.
Pilot Season Rookie by alwaystoiyurd • last post Dec 12th
As pilot season is nearing, it will be my first time taking part!! Excited but, is it extremely rare to get auditions for tv shows without an agent? I heard that you can only get access to submit to major shows (Actors Access)if you are represented. Is this true?