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Feeling defeated. by Garavila • last post Oct 30th
We’re doing a Handke play which requires a lot of monologues. No dialogue whatsoever. So when it was my turn during rehearsals tonight, my director called me out and said: “I need you to believe in yourself primarily as an actor but as a person.” And that really stung. Here’s why: I think his point was valid but at the same time I was trying, I did feel confident and was communicating the message behind the lines. I just feel like he has it out for me even when I am trying. Even when I try it’s not enough for him. How do I get through this? It hurts to hear you basically suck despite your efforts.
Does HS paper quality matter? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post Oct 30th
Do I need to go to a legit photo printing place, or will Staples, Kodak kiosk, or any drig store printing place will do? I’ve always printed on the Kodak kiosks at Costco. It’s super rare nowadays for CDs to ask for a hardcopy, then when I saw the other actors’ headshots, they were legit... mine was meh.
MFA after going SAG? by SheepdogLady • last post Oct 30th
I studied theater undergrad, but for the past year or so, I have been booking mostly film and TV work. I have some decent credits and my SAG card. I still love theater. I always thought I would move to New York/pursue theater/ get my MFA eventually, but now my life is pointing more towards LA. At 25, would it be worth it to pursue an MFA? Or should I continue to grind now that I am making progress? I am also in a smaller market, so I am really torn if I should just move to LA to audition for more SAG productions. Do people casting plays really care about your film and tv credits? Perhaps taking three years away from booking paid work to pursue a degree would be silly at my age if my end goal is to be a working actor? Thanks!
How to make my way out of a casting office's shitlist by TheGoofyPharaoh • last post Oct 30th
So about 2 years ago, my agent booked me an audition appointment for a co-star role at an illustrious casting director's office - one of the big names in the industry. I initially had apprehensions about going to this audition because I had a travel conflict with the shoot dates that I couldn't back out of. I had already told my agent about this conflict (included it in my book-out dates earlier during the year) but he insisted that I go anyway, saying it would be a good opportunity for me to be seen by this casting director and be considered for future roles if this one didn't work out. I was fortunate enough to be asked for a producer's callback on the same day of that audition, and I made no mention of the date conflict then because I didn't know if I was going to get it or not at the time (damned if you do, damned if you don't type situation). My agent called me that night and told me that I booked the part, but I told him that I had to turn down the role due to my travel commitment. I should be blaming my agent for this fuckup, but I mostly blame myself for going in the first place. Since that incident, I have never been asked back for an audition at this CD's office. I've seen acquaintances and actors who are my type (or similar) booking co-star or recurring roles on shows which are cast by said CD, and being cast in one of these shows are kind of a rite-of-passage for many up-and-coming actors. It's possible that my agent just isn't submitting me there any more. Am I reading too much into this, or have I indeed been shit-listed by this casting director? And if I am indeed shit-listed, how can I make my way out of it and get into their good graces again?
This is a tax question for you actors! How do you write off your extra expenses as part of your acting career? by nahkeymah • last post Oct 30th
Compensation for Video Reenactment by Suzanne Sadler • last post Oct 30th
I was asked what my rate would be for a "video reenactment of a client testimonial" for an up-start company's website. It would be 75-90 seconds long and I would self-tape from home. Granted, I had lots of questions re length of use, etc - love to hear your thoughts!
Actors Looking to Join Other Actors In Cold Read Session-LA/Studio City by Haydenshinger • last post Oct 29th
Hi everyone! Myself and a few other actors have been meeting up to practice our own scene study/cold read sessions every Saturday in Studio City. We would love to add more people to the group, if you would like to join please feel free to email me at hshinger@gmail.com to...
Terminology - "crossed out"? by doharlem • last post Oct 29th
Hi, Was working as a background 2 days ago.We did 4 takes, and after that I and 2 other backgrounds where directed to move into locations out of frame with a comment that we were "crossed out". What does this mean? Director decided that the scene is better w/o background, just principal actors in the shot? Thanks!!
Signing up for backstage worth it? by Justanerd123 • last post Oct 29th
I’m wondering if it’s legit and if it is worth it. Like are the open calls legitimate? What are some actors that got discovered on backstage?
How to Best Edit a Professional Reel and Submit to Agencies by werkingonit • last post Oct 29th
Hello! I am an actor who’s mostly done a lot of small/medium theatre and freelance voice/audiobook work, but just recently landed a string of pretty meaty short films. In these last few months, I’ve fallen head over heels in love with film in a way I never expected to, and I’m extremely proud of my performances in these projects. I’m eager to put together a professional reel and begin submitting to agencies in the new year. What should I be aware of when putting a reel together for agency submissions? I know it should be under 3 minutes long, but is there any rule on number of projects that should be included, or maximum numbers of scenes per project that may be included? Should it include dialogue only, or is it okay (or even encouraged) to include some of the solitary moments of these characters crying, thinking/making decisions, reacting to news, working through panic attacks, etc.? Is it important for me to include a few wide shots to show my body type, or should it mostly include closeups / medium shots? And are there any great reel examples you know of that I could look to for ideas, or people who could help me choose my best scenes? Finally, when it comes to agency submissions, must I stick only to agencies that are based in my city? My dream (and I’m sure most actors’ dreams) is to be able to go where the work is, and audition for projects in LA, NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, etc. But are there any agencies who actually get you there when you’re just starting out, or do I have to start small and work my way up? I’ve noticed most of the top agencies do not accept unsolicited submissions. So, if I submit to and am accepted by a smaller agency, is that setting myself up for an issue if, down the line, I miraculously land something bigger and want/need different representation? Is it at all realistic to think that an agent might see one of these pieces at a festival and be the one to reach out to me? Should I leave myself open for that reason? I know this is all a million and one steps ahead, and I’m asking a huge amount of questions, but I do want to think things through and give myself the absolute best shot at succeeding here. Thank you in advance!
Good websites to use to cast actors by GabbyFilmYgirl • last post Oct 29th
Hi I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on good sites to cast actors through for a paid short film. So far people have just told me to use facebook groups, that has worked ok, but would like to know if there are more options.
Good website for casting as a voice actor? by psychologyinacting • last post Oct 29th
Hello all! I was wondering what a good website would be for mainly voice over work would be. I know I can look at actors access or backstage but is there one specific to voice acting?
the arrogance of the extremely lucky actors on this sub makes me sick and should be pointed out by beaglesarecool99 • last post Oct 29th
first of all, if you were really really busy, you wouldn't be posting on this sub in the first place. lets just be real about this whether its Winona Portman telling me to slit my wrists because I've vented on here and told her she came off elitist and called her a cunt, because she is, or Cusp Chaser shitting on people for getting intro producing, these people have hit the lottery with booking a series regular on a tv show at a young age. congratulations. that is not the experience for 99.99% of actors that pursue this and to pretend otherwise or that something is wrong with the rest of us, is just dangerous, delusional, and just plain shitty. most of us, like me, start small. student films, shorts, write our own stuff, slowly obtain agents, slowly get auditions, over the course of years, before we book something. because we are normal working class human beings and this is the most competitive "career path" in the entire world. because we weren't blessed with rich parents to put us into drama school at 18. or maybe our parents wouldn't allow us to major in acting. or whatever reason. sometimes people transition into other aspects of the industry. like me, i'm transitioning into producing so I can get out of waiting tables, make an actual salary, be creatively fulfilled, and have the flexibility to contribute to the development of films and pave a way to act as I get older. i should be so lucky if this works out. you should be so lucky to get a PA job or even an unpaid internship. etc. thats how competitive this entire industry is. this career path is beyond a gift, it's winning the lottery.. over... and over.. and over again. and anyone that has "made it" should fucking realize that, and not degrade others who haven't gotten as lucky. they should be mindful and responsible for the "advice" they give, and try to keep things in perspective. because that's what you are. lucky. this is all based on people's preferences. rich people have it a million times easier. sorry to break it to you. you are not the most talented person in the world, you're an actor. get over yourself. there are plenty of people who work MUCH much harder in life to achieve their careers (like heart surgeons, for example). and for the rest of you, don't let these people and their narrow outlying perspective dissuade you from doing what YOU need to do for yourself. you're the only one that knows YOU. this is a lifetime pursuit. remember that. and stay true to yourself.
Having a different accent in every scene of showreel - good/bad idea? (UK) by inthe0151 • last post Oct 29th
My natural accent is Scouse and I very rarely use it on screen. I have footage from various recent projects that I want to put together as a showreel and it would go like this: Scene 1 - Scouse Scene 2 - Estuary English/general London Scene 3 - Russian Scene 4 - Scottish Is this a good idea? I'm putting one of the rare instances of my real accent as the first scene because I read on Spotlight that that's the best thing to do, but I'm not so sure that's the case with a Scouse accent. I was planning to put my strongest performance first, which happens to be Scene 4, but there are plenty of actors out there who actually do have that London accent so I don't want to put that clip first and then not stand out vocally. Just looking for feedback as a decent showreel is the final thing I need before I can start contacting agents.
MFA: massive freaking aneurism by AKWarlock13 • last post Oct 29th
Heyo fellow actors and artist of reddit, so I'm a senior in college and it's that time of year where everyone is asking what I want to do when I'm out of the classroom clink. I see a couple options coming up, and one is applying for MFA programs, and the other is just free lancing into the gig. Both have a draw to me but I'm not sure what path pulls me more. If I do school to get more experience in the game I incur more debt but if I dont go back I may not have the connects that could help me become better or find work as well. I'm really just asking for advice or anecdotes that could help me sort this out.
Gift for Actress Girlfriend by aaidun • last post Oct 29th
Hey guys, my girlfriend is an actress and she mentioned that she was looking for a book of contemporary plays to use for monologues, preferably written by women. If any of you have something along those lines or any other gift ideas lmk! Thanks!
How often do actors living LA get auditions for big shows? by Scheerzeep • last post Oct 29th
I found out that a lot of now-famous actors had done auditions for other big series (like CW, Netflix stuff) before they got their big break. Is that 'normal' for actors living in LA (like getting the opportunity to audition for many shows)?
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Monologues for black male actors by Reecemor • last post Oct 29th
Hey guys, as you can tell from the title I’m a black actor who is struggling to find good material which has meaning, purpose and a journey - something powerful and gripping that takes you on a ride. I know I’ve literally vomited out words there but I figure you understand what I’m saying ( I hope