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Is there anything else I should be doing to prep for pilot season with my new manager? by silkk8 • last post Dec 3rd
I signed to a manager in NYC almost exactly a month ago, which I'm thrilled about. Obviously I am new to this manager who doesn't know me super well yet, and I honestly haven't been acting for very long, so I know I'm fighting an uphill battle with getting auditions in the upcoming pilot season. I'm very lucky to have a manager as I have no major (network) credits, but I want to fix that by doing all that I can. Should I be periodically checking in with my manager this time of year? If so, about what, besides the usual auditions/bookings updates? I definitely don't want to be pushy or a nag. I've updated her with my book out dates and with a list of CDs I've met and am going to meet in the coming weeks. I've added another CD intensive to my schedule and have signed up for some classes in December/January. I'm obsessively checking Actors Access/Backstage to self-submit where I can. My headshots are solid and industry standard, and I just got some new reel footage. Is this all basically a wait and see game from here on out? Or should I be doing something else that I haven't thought of?
Actor Therapy? (NYC) by Yaars23 • last post Dec 3rd
Anyone have any experience with actor therapy in nyc? Specifically their casting director and agent workshop?
Actor’s Launchpad? (NYC) by Yaars23 • last post Dec 3rd
Anyone have any experience with actor’s launchpad in NYC? Looks like an interesting platform.
How can I spin this weird habit into something productive? by sleepystarry • last post Dec 3rd
I only feel comfortable "acting" when i am in front of a mirror. I have no friends so I have no one to practice acting with.Whenever I try to turn on the camera and record a (poorly thought out) scene, I stiffen up. I'm sure there are exercises for solo improv sessions, but I'm wayyyy too in my own head these days. So for now, mirror acting feels like my only option. I like to sing kids songs in a musical style kind of like [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUVsmIR4D-U). So imagine I'm singing "Do Your Ears Hang Low", but trying to be dramatic about it. Btw I can't sing whatsoever. So yah. How can I be a good actor for my mirror? Is there any way to improve or is this awful from the start?
How do YOU build relationships with Casting Directors? by Yaars23 • last post Dec 3rd
I have seen many questions here, and also from my actor friends, so I'd like to compile some advice here. How do you network with CD's? Do you attend paid workshops? Do you reach out directly?
No forward movement in months...can I have some encouragement? by globon • last post Dec 3rd
I moved to LA recently and I feel like I’ve been put on the runaround this whole time. I found an actor’s group who told me I wasn’t ready to join because my experience is mainly in theater. So I took the leader’s advice and started taking classes in commercial acting at her recommendation. I finished that course and 4 weeks and $300 later, I realized that my instincts about this instructor were correct. He spent most of the course talking about himself and how skilled and great he is and even this final session, which was supposed to be shorter than usual, he spent over an hour of it (I’m not exaggerating!) talking about how smart he is and how everyone who fails after his class fails because they didn’t follow his advice to the letter. It got to the point he was repeating his success stories. I was devastated and drained, but I bucked up and approached him after class to ask what homework I can do to get better at reading copy in between classes. Despite this man saying again and again that “people fail after this class because they don’t use me as a guide!” he said that he doesn’t really cover that until week 3 of the next course. Which feels like bullshit to me. That’s the second person I’ve given money to teach me/otherwise advise me on this transition to LA whose advice was either just “get an IMDbPro account” (which is good advice but on its own??? Come on.) or “pay me more money”. At this moment I’m working two jobs and holding off on submitting for auditions until I’ve saved up enough for new headshots. My goal is to start up again in February, by which I’ve calculated I can meet my goal. In the meantime I’m reading plays, taking classes...and very quickly losing every ounce of the plucky confidence that got me out here. I’m just so, so discouraged right now but...I don’t really have a plan B. I don’t intend on coming up with one. It just *sucks.* Thanks for reading. Advice or no, it helps that this community is here.
When do you call yourself an “actor”? by momthinksimpurdy • last post Dec 3rd
It feels weird calling myself an “actor”, when most of the stuff I’ve done are no to low-paid productions. I always tell people “I do acting”, or “I’m trying to be an actor”.
Acting in Atlanta by Anon-throwaway-9926 • last post Dec 3rd
Hi I recently moved to Atlanta and I’m looking for other actors to be friends with and network with!
Unable to do accents by barfingclouds • last post Dec 3rd
Hello there, I’m a 28 year old actor who’s still somewhat new to the trade. I’ve made a lot of progress lately and am going to start the process of student films to indie projects and see where I go from there. But my biggest weakness and insecurity is I can not do accents. I can’t jokingly do a southern accent, or British accent. If someone like an acting teacher were to ask me to do my lines with one of those, I simply can’t. I also can’t do imitations. My sister (not an actress) can do spot on imitations of tons of characters from tons of movies. It seems like my brain can’t really compute how to do that kind of stuff. I try every now and then. I feel almost tone deaf to this kind of thing. I’m west coast raised and my speaking voice is the same as the default Hollywood accent. I think the roles I’m drawn to are serious dramatic roles. I’m not a comedic actor. Any insight or advice for me?
Looking for actors for short film by dajarkman94 • last post Dec 3rd
I’m looking for actors to star in my upcoming short films! The script writing is in the works I just need the actors to start it
How hard is it to consistently get 4-5 workdays as a background actor? (NYC) by BobbyBryce • last post Dec 3rd
4-5 Days of work a week. I live in NYC, Asian, 22 YO, male 5"5, pretty average looking face/body. I'm thinking of Casting Central but I also heard I needed to "hustle" as in I need to join another firm where I pay money and apply for extra casting daily. Also bonus question: does anybody know the name of such firm?
Where did you guys find your managers? by alauzon • last post Dec 2nd
Hi all I'm an actor based out of NYC. I've produced and created a decent body of work, have had a few projects go on to festivals. But I've lately felt like I've been in a rut. I believe I'm ready for an agent but don't know where I would even begin applying. However, I could definitely use a manager because I feel like I'm lacking proper guidance and just end up taking the same type of roles and want to be able to expand. So I'm curious, where did you guys start your search? What are the best methods for obtaining a manager or an agent?
Serious advise needed by stardusk779 • last post Dec 2nd
I’m having a mid life crises. I have a career as an accountant and I’m starting to think it was a mistake. I had quit my job since I couldn’t take it anymore. being someone I’m not. I wasn’t born to sit in cubicles all day long taking crap from my boss. I need advise as to starting as an actor. Now I know plenty of people want to do that but- I have been told many times I should try acting, modeling- things like those. I have seen movies from Cagney decades to recent times and I would like to atleast give it a try or regret it for the rest of my life.. How do it start? I’m from New York (born and raised), 29 years of age, white male 6 feet. In good shape. I don’t if it’s a plus or minus but I don’t have a General American accent(CNN, MSNBC) but rather a nyc/nj accent (baritoned- But I cant sing) . Acting is natural to me, but from what I hear it’s not all about acting anymore. I’ll appreciate any comments to help me steer in the right direction. I’m in the process getting a portrait shot and a reel. Thanks for reading.
Anger by tatansiton • last post Dec 2nd
Hello, I find it difficult for me to get in a state of anger in a scene , I struggle every time I have to get angry , do you have any tips ? It always feels as if I’m forcing the emotion , and I cannot recall a memory that triggers that emotion ! Please heeelp fellow actors
Mute monologue???!! by reasonablyethical • last post Dec 2nd
Hi fellow actors! I have to perform a mute monologue tomorrow and am having trouble deciding what to do... And how. The character has to have an objective, an internal conflict and an external conflict and we cannot speak but we can scream, cry, laugh... It is important to make as many of physical actions to let people know what is going on with the character. An example made by prof: Objectice: suicide Internal conflict: depression, isolation, etc. External conflict: picture of his daughter. My first idea was a drunk girl who realizes she just killed someone on the way home by car. Her objective is to call police on herself but then she turns the TV and sees that the people are fine, she just hit a post or something. Still I am a bit doubtful on it because of the speaking limitation...I don't know if people will get what happened. Any ideas? Thanks:)
Competitive spirit at drama school - Ideal actors’ behaviour whilst training and in the industry? by throwawayactor98 • last post Dec 2nd
Hey everyone, I’m studying for my MA at Drama School, and we’re just nearing the end of the first term here (we started in September). Our tutors are very adamant that we shouldn’t be competitive with each other but to try and lift each other up and learn from each other’s successes and mistakes. And this was the case for a while, but in the last few weeks there’s been a shift: everyone’s suddenly becoming incredibly competitive, trying to be better than everybody else, fighting flesh and bones to one up each other, and even not-so-playfully teasing each other. It’s as if, if someone fails, the others will start disregarding them and ignoring them. I don’t feel like it’s bad enough for me to complain to our head of year or anything but, I think this environment is against what our tutors have advised us to behave like. It feels like we’re in Love Island or another reality series where people are getting kicked off each week and there’s bitching and criticism and negativity. Is this what the industry is like? Is that the right attitude for future actors? Is that how I should start behaving even though I’m naturally more quiet and shy? I’d love to hear fellow actors’ and creatives’ opinions on this, and start a discussion about what an actor’s behaviour should ideally be.
Creating a screen acting blog/podcast by Ferchland • last post Dec 2nd
Hey folks, I’m starting a screen acting vlog and podcast and I’m seeking questions from actors to end cap each episode. Some background on my self. I started out as a child actor, worked through to my teen years, took a break. Came back and realized the business is totally different and decided to make my own content. Ended up liking production so much I ended up assistant directing. In the end acting is my passion and I just want the opportunity to share and talk about it. If anyone has any questions around film acting, from how to get started, technique, experiences, anything really, let me know and I’ll give you a shoutout in the episode and answer your question. Thank you!
Actor's Actress vs Backstage by puddingaroma • last post Dec 2nd
Your thoughts and feelings? Any preferences? I'm signed up with AA now but I'm wondering how much different Backstage is
Austin Actors, What Classes are You Taking? by JamieLeSmith • last post Dec 2nd
I've taken courses with the Hideout for improv, but I'm a bit wary of some of the other schools here after interviewing for positions with a few. Where are y'all taking your acting courses? Any reccos for private coaching are also more than welcome.