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Need a monologue! HALP! by mrdavid2019 • last post Oct 15th
Hi fellow actors, So I have an audition for this play on Saturday. I have a comedic monologue in my rotation, but lately it’s been feeling pretty stale. The other one I do isn’t necessarily “funny,” it’s a lot of build up that leads to a joke, but it can be pretty hit or miss. I need a contemporary comedic monologue. I am 5’9, half Asian, skinny/but have an athletic build. I’m into comedic that’s really weird or has a decent amount of shock value. Any suggestions of plays/monologues to look at? Thanks everyone!
I need tips for directing my first play by klokikloks • last post Oct 15th
Hey guys.. Im a high school student and I have acted in a handful od plays directed by pro actors, and I went one year on an acting course. Every year my school has a Christmas play where we students act in it. Our language teacher is like our mentor but she doesn't have any acting experience. I have been in two of the plays and everyone's acting is really not that good. So I said that this year I will help her out with everything. I got the script from a play that I watched that I really liked, there is only 6 characters, the story is very emotional and just awesome. I have a plan and everything, the scene, costumes, music, I know where and when the actors have to stand up, sit down and etc. I just need some advice because the actors are amateur and they have never acted outside of school and for some of them its their first play. I would be really thankful for your answers. My plan is: First time the actors read the script, Then sit down with the actor individually, make them go through their script, how they are going to say the words, how loud and etc. Just help them understand their character better. Next rehearsal we will do scene by scene. A couple of weeks before the premiere we are going to do the whole play with music and etc.
"Making Movies!" A Discord Community for Aspiring Actors and Filmmakers! by NickBraiden • last post Oct 14th
I just launched a Discord Server, "Making Movies!", for aspiring filmmakers of all sort! From Film Distributors to Stuntman, all sort of people working or willing to work in the film industry are regrouped in this community. This is truly a community to improve your skills while having fun and doing your passion, interacting with others filmmakers and making your dreams come true! What does this server include? - A few channels are dedicated to Finding Collaborators, such as self-promoting yourself or making advertissement to find peoples! - 10+ Roles that you can self-assign by simply reacting to an emoji. - Upcoming Monthly and Bi-Monthly Challenge to improve your skills, challenges of all sorts like Short Screenplay Challenge, Acting Challenge to Stunt Challenges, these will be done once we get enough people. - A channel specifically made to promote your crowdfunding pages - Multiple channels to talk about multiple topics related to Filmmaking, - List of useful resources, where users can post what they believe is useful. And much more! LINK: https://discord.gg/XBHEHfM We are also associated with my second server that has over 250 members, "Making Comics!"
(Hiring) Voice Actors/Actresses to do vocal work in both Anime/Audio Drama Project by TUDNation • last post Oct 14th
Hello Everyone i'm looking for voice actors and voice actresses interested in doing some work for my PG13 Anime!, the pay is $50.00 per episode you voice in, payment is through PayPal! This is a legit full blown anime with alot of seasons planned, there is also an Audio Drama version which is 18+ and contains mature content (**This is the uncensored version of the story seen in the anime**) which is optional if you dont want to voice the mature content within the Audio Drama Edition. If you choose to voice in the 18+ Audio Drama your pay will be the same as the Anime. **BUT if you choose to voice both the anime and the audio drama your pay will double by x2** If you have any questions please message me for further details on the project i hope to be working with you all soon!
Summer Opportunities? by TheDJ98 • last post Oct 14th
Hi All, I'm a current college student, and over the last two years I've been looking every summer for opportunities to branch out into more professional work when I'm not in school. Unfortunately, opportunities seem to get less and less every year; summer stock companies are dying out (or are run specifically by an individual university's students), and apprenticeships and internships in the acting arena also have been depleting across the country. I was wondering if anyone has worked at, knows of, or currently works for a company that has good seasonal summer opportunities (bonus points if they're specifically tailored to younger actors). This is not just inquiring about internships and apprenticeships, if there are summer companies that hire seasonally and have open non-equity auditions I'd also be thrilled to hear about them as well. I'm of course looking and searching for as many as I can find on my own, but theatre is everywhere and if there are any opportunities out there I'm eager to learn more. ​ Any advice/ info helps :)
An aspiring actor looking for feedback on a survey from all of you! by feelingsonder • last post Oct 14th
Hello everyone! My name is Jacob and I am currently a college student studying theatre and a career in acting. So I was hoping that you all who have been acting as a career would take this quick 5 question survey, it would be greatly appreciated, thank you so much! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7VFL88
i need advice by toastedbread_ • last post Oct 14th
So I’m a 14 year old girl from Canada and I really want to be an actress. I don’t know where and how to start since my parents (asian) are pretty strict on me and my grades. They also want me to completely focus on school. I already have two citizenships (Canada and Hong Kong), in the future would I be able to get a USA one too? I want to move to New York or LA in the future. If I’m able to get a USA citizenship, how? So where and how do I start?
The actors project or actors connection? by onerighteye • last post Oct 14th
Which is better? I’m leaning toward the actors project to showcase. I’ve got training. I just need an agent- so what do you recommend?
Casting Call! Survival/Fantasy/Mystery Audio Drama. by and15rewpod • last post Oct 14th
Hi all! I'm looking for female and male voice actors to join the audio-drama podcast I'm currently producing. The roles are currently unpaid, but I'd like to profit-share any revenue from advertising, patreon, etc. Season 1 is written and contains 14 full episodes. Feel free to respond here or DM me with any questions. Please see this google doc for full show information, story background, and audition instructions: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOC7VLfi-2xjh7JyzD5-sw3npGMAZT5B6jlmlx2WDj0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BZ_5da2RRxzGqTKpB4Zvk6dQKIdhRo74tI4CcWAHp0k/?fbclid=IwAR2wi9jYbSQLl6j7uU0l0BFj1pdHt2lYOU-neyea109pI3nHsaeGHilCuHg) **Premise:** A group of seven people and two guides depart on a twelve day backpack in the Mackenzie Mountains of northern Canada. During these twelve days odd things occur - people disappear, nature shifts, and the group is attacked. This story attempts to describe what happened during this trip. **Format:** The story of what happened is revealed as certain characters narrate its events to other people. These two time-frames - the present day when the story is being told, and the near past when the trip took place - operate simultaneously to tell the story. Each episode is narrated by different characters. **Casting Note:** There are 10 roles to audition for 4-5 female and 5-6 male (one character, Matteo, can be renamed and re-written to be either gender). Auditions are open to any ethnicity, accent, or age. The backstory for most characters can be altered in order to match a preferred actor, so please feel free to audition for any of them! For example, as written Caio is from Brazil, but his backstory can easily be re-written. Country of origins are included but not related to ethnicity, and age ranges are provided but not necessarily set in stone. Again, please see this google doc for information and instructions [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOC7VLfi-2xjh7JyzD5-sw3npGMAZT5B6jlmlx2WDj0/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BZ_5da2RRxzGqTKpB4Zvk6dQKIdhRo74tI4CcWAHp0k/?fbclid=IwAR2wi9jYbSQLl6j7uU0l0BFj1pdHt2lYOU-neyea109pI3nHsaeGHilCuHg) Thanks!
Reading the Actions During Auditions by S_Gertie • last post Oct 13th
Two questions: 1. When you audition for things, does the reader (or anyone else in the room) also read the actions? 2. What sort of projects are you auditioning for? This came up at an audition I had this past weekend. As an actor, I am ready for however they want to do the scene. But I was noticing that it seems like most of the student film auditions have someone reading the unspoken actions. Versus most of the nonstudent films I audition for where they don't read the actions and we just do the lines. Curious on other's experiences with this.
Sometimes an actor has to take whatever gig they can get by Harrison-Bulman • last post Oct 13th
Any actor can relate to this by TrifectaComedy • last post Oct 13th
Is it worth starting acting at 30 years old ? by Product_of_80s • last post Oct 13th
is it really worth pursuing it at 30 years old or am I past it now ? I have always been interested in film and tv but only recently gave it any real thought saw a film or two with older actors in it and thought I could give that a go. Do you think acting school is a waste of time or am I better off going and getting some theatre experience somewhere else and just see what comes along. Also as I am based in Liverpool uk the likes of Jodie comer are quickly rising to fame looks like it might be a good time to get into it. Obviously talent is a key feature to success but I believe I could work hard in it.
Stand-In SAG vouchers? by dumblewhore6969 • last post Oct 12th
Does anyone know if under the new short film agreement if stand-ins get background vouchers? It says the first 10 background actors must be covered... are stand-ins considered one of those?
Exception to SAG Global Rule 1 for Producers? by stringtownie • last post Oct 12th
Hi! I saw someone mention briefly online that there is an exception to Global Rule 1 for actors who are also producers on the project or on the creative team (I realize that last one is very broad). Is this true? Does anyone have more info? I haven't called SAG about it yet, but I have searched online and can't find anything. Please no lectures about working off the card, this is for my daughter, she doesn't work off the card, but she's getting into producing and knowing if there is a true, legal exception would be very helpful.
Me performing standup about voice actor Frank Welker @ Helium Comedy Club - Portland - 9/17/2019 by PatrickPlan8 • last post Oct 12th
Robert Forster by bflbfl • last post Oct 12th
Robert Forster of course in the news due to his passing yesterday. I recently watched Jackie Brown for the first time. The performance of the actor playing Max Cherry's stood out to me a lot. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was so simple(!) and there seemed to be so much behind the character. That was when I learned of Robert Forster. And watching the Breaking Bad El Camino movie yesterday, I thought the vacuum cleaner guy looked familiar, and the performance again seemed very simple but there was interesting depth in there somehow. Robert Forster again. I have a lot more stuff of his to go track down and watch now.
HELP by Drcee24 • last post Oct 12th
I just got an audition for a performance arts school and I'm kinda freaking out a bit. I've always wanted to direct but acting has been something I planned on learning because I believe that understanding acting is key to being a good director. Problem is I have no experience acting outside of things I did in Middle school which barely counts. I've listened to actors talk about the craft and it's always been an interest but as far as personal experience goes I have very little experience. The audition is in March and I need two conflicting monologues ready to go. I need some advice on what I should do moving forward to prepare, any tips, things to avoid, what should someone new to acting like me expect? Should I take some classes before hand? Thanks in advance to anyone that answers, my anxiety spikes just thinking about it but this is something I really wanna do
What equipments/gear am I missing from my home studio? by keyboardtypo • last post Oct 12th
I am up and coming voice actor. Currently taking some vocal training courses. But now, i am trying to continue my build-up to a more proper home studio, but i seem to be missing some things... but not sure what specifically, so i hope some of you can advise on what else i need to get/buy that will help me even more with my voiceover work AS WELL as live streaming and podcasts. So far, i have these things in place: \- Proper acoustics/padding scattered all around the place (still needs some improvement, ofc) \- Neumann TLM103 and Stellar X2 mics \- Audient iD22 interface \- Røde PSA1 boom arm (2 pcs) \- Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro 80 Ohm, ATH M40X and Sennheiser HD 380 Pro headphones And that's about it... Next, i will probably buy some photo lighting and....that thing you place your scripts on so it's in front of you... what do you call that? :o I would probably also need a personal monitor amp in addition to my iD22? Anything else i am missing out on that i should have in place, perhaps?
Podcast feedback by candysantana_ • last post Oct 11th
Hi Everyone, I am an actor, published author, and producer. I am currently working on producing Season 3 of my podcast and would love your feedback. The Podcast is called [The Manifester's Journey](https://themanifestersjourneypodcast.simplecast.fm/episodes) where I interview entrepreneurs, artists, actors and more on their journey to accomplishing their dreams. This season will be geared towards actors and the business of acting and that is why I want to hear from you. What are the common questions/struggles/goals we face as actors that I could bring to my guest for answers?