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Alexander Technique classes? by AmazingChickenX • last post Oct 11th
Could I take Alexander Technique classes at a studio that has nothing to do with acting, or do I need to take those classes at a studio that teaches actors specifically? The studio that I wanted to enroll for these classes are simply a studio that teaches the Alexander Technique and nothing more. It's not tailored to any particular person (actors/singers etc).
The Importance of Publicity / PR Representation to Help You Reach Higher Levels in Your Career by Lisa j. Pellegrene • last post Oct 11th
As an 18 year strategic consultant for entrepreneurs, filmmakers, non profit and talent, as well as someone who has worked as talent on national TV (Travel Channel, producing on documentaries), and currently also working with select clients as their publicist/PR rep, I cant stress enough the importance about getting your story out to the media to help bring more opportunities your way. Many think PR representation is for those who have reached the level of perceived success, whether that be working in a co-star role on a major TV series or in a film with a following and reach - YET it is more than a platform to announce your next big project. Having publicity representation, someone such as me, who can see the forest through the trees, and your potential as talent (or your films potential if you are a filmmaker) is crucial to building reach and bringing more great opportunities your way. I focus on interviewing clients, utilizing my journalism and PR background to then tell your story in the form of a news story or feature, to introduce you to the media, to a greater audience, and to others in the industry who have the ability to cast you for their next production. Ask yourself these questions, what makes you unique as an actor? Such as what skills to you bring to the table authentically which you have honed, i.e. are you a musician, can you speak multiple languages, are you an athlete, do you have a special skill that makes your heart sing? Ask yourself, does anyone know about this? Have you had press not focused just as a part of an article about a production, and a mention about you - BUT, have you had press focused on you? THIS is the opportunity ...the opportunity to showcase your work to the media, to an audience, to industry professionals as part of a press kit too, to introduce yourself, what makes you special in a way? I am happy to speak with you to help you level up in your career, email me lisa@officiallisapellegrene.com.
What does "an actor prepares" teach you about the Stanislavsky method? by Popsikle-Man • last post Oct 11th
I know it's a stupid question but hear me out. The book "an actor prepares" is told to have exercises / lessons, but they're only told in the form of stories, instead of just telling you the exercise / lesson. And it doesn't even tell you much about how to do the exercise, the story just tells you what happened after the students did the exercise. And plus, there's a whole book called "Stanislavsky in Practice". So what is the point of "an actor prepares"? Does it actually teach you how to do the exercises for the Stanislavsky method or is it just a book that gives you a basic idea of what it is without telling you how to do any of the exercises in it? ​ Here's another thing that makes me confused. Several articles that talk about how to learn the Stanislavsky method say to learn it, go to an acting school or go to a workshop, but they never suggest reading the book. Does this mean the book is just an introduction to it, and if you wanted to learn the techniques and exercises, you have to look else where? Or does it mean the book tells you the basics of the methods but to learn how to truly do the methods you have to look else where? ​ Again, I know this is a stupid question, but I'm really confused. I've only been learning about the Stanislavsky method (from the book alone), but not how to do the Stanislavsky method. If anyone can answer my question without lighting me up for asking a dumb question, it would be much appreciated.
Risk/Reward of waiting at an ECC by xandramary • last post Oct 11th
For a nonunion actor at an EPA or ECC, is there a benefit to waiting in the holding room after an unofficial list has been started? When there are still hours before the actual audition begins, why stay? Is it fine sign up and come back closer to the start time? Or am I risking something by leaving?
Training options by finnegan7 • last post Oct 11th
So I have been taking an acting essentials course that covers stuff like text analysis, voice and movement exercises, finding inner truth, intro to camera and audition, improv all that good first year actor stuff. Now I can either stay at this school for another year or try and get into a big conservatory acting school that would give me a lot more training, experience, exposure all that. But there's no guarantee I can get in there. Do I play it safe and stay another year here or try my luck somewhere else?
LACasting or Actor's Access (plus Headshots question) by brendanattey • last post Oct 11th
Hi actors, I'll try to keep this as succinct and clear as possible! I moved out to LA a few weeks ago. I've been doing stand-up comedy for nearly three years now, and I want to get more into acting. I've done well playing comedic roles in the past (mainly student films and sketch/amateur stuff), and I feel comfortable being funny on camera, so that's my immediate goal. As such, I know I need to get on the paid casting sites. Is there an obvious choice out of LACasting or Actor's Access? (I'm terrified everybody is going to say I need to be on both, as I'm already concerned about the price of getting on one of them) I've done some research, and it seems LACasting is a little more expensive/annoying with their fees, but I've read that both are highly valuable and must-have resources for actors. Would getting on just one of them be acceptable for someone starting out like me, and if so which do you guys recommend? **Bonus Question!** Complicating matters is that I still need to get headshots. I've found a quality place that will do $50 per look (an actor friend told me I need at least two "looks"), but another friend just signed up with LACasting, as as part of the registration he got a free 30 min. session with a photographer where he got to pick his favorite 3 headshots at the end. If this is the case, couldn't I just bring multiple outfits to the session, and walk away with 3 headshots (and 2-3 looks) for free? Or is 3 pictures not enough? Just figured that might factor into which site I choose if that's truly the bargain it sounds like. Looking forward to getting your guys' perspective on this, thanks for any info!
Identifying Audiobook Narrators - Six of Crows by LassBrittanyG • last post Oct 11th
Hello, I just finished the audiobook for Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. I really enjoyed certain voice actors, but I'm having trouble identifying who is who. Can anyone clarify? Inej - Lauren Fortgang Jesper - Brandon Rubin Joost - Tristan Morris Kaz - Jay Snyder Matthias - Fred Berman? David Ledoux? He has a very deep voice, but good range. Nina - Elizabeth Evans Wylan - Not narrated? Pekka Rollins - Roger Clark
Actors Pro Expo New York - October 26th by Surviving Actors & Actors Pro Expo - Lianne Robertson • last post Oct 10th
This free admission event for Actors is coming up this month. A bunch of great talks, open castings and 121 career mentoring. Who's going? https://www.actorsproexpo.com/new-york
Searching For Actors in NYC for Short Film Production ASAP! by carldo2 • last post Oct 10th
I have two popular YouTube channels. [youtube.com/c/carlii](https://youtube.com/c/carlii) [youtube.com/c/carliii](https://youtube.com/c/carliii) Need actors ASAP! Male preferred, two black males, two white males
Any actors who have to keep in shape for work wanna share gym tips? by actorthrowaway2006 • last post Oct 10th
I recently signed up for Planet Fitness so I could tone up a little and look better on camera (I mean, even the nerds on TV are fit as shit now! #swolechidi). I worked with one of the trainers there and talked about my goals with her, and have been working off a a pretty good five-day regimen that's definitely been working me hard. However, online, and especially here on Reddit, I see a ton of people shit on Planet Fitness, and basically make it seem like a complete waste of money. I feel like this isn't entirely accurate, but I was wondering if any other on-camera actors have any tips or thoughts on keeping my body "camera ready" so to speak, and if I should stick with Planet Fitness, or move on to a different gym. I love the price point of PF, because I'm broke as balls, but if it turns out that they won't have what I need to keep myself competitive with other actors, I would love reccomendations for other gyms.
Just saw that there have been some changes to Inside the Actors Studio by thisisnotarealperson • last post Oct 10th
Honestly wasn't even sure if this was still on, but I got an email from the Actors Studio about a new taping with a different host so I googled. The show and its back catalog has moved to Ovation and will premiere in three days (10/13). There's going to be a revolving series of hosts. The email I got was for LaTanya Richardson Jackson interviewing Alfre Woodard. https://www.ovationtv.com/inside-the-actors-studio/ So, hopefully the 25 years of back episodes they have will still see the light of day. I know people periodically ask about that here.
Confident Ghost Actor - Talktober day 10 by Harrison-Bulman • last post Oct 10th
LA commercial acting agent help by airecl • last post Oct 10th
hey all, i am just starting out. i just met with an boutique agent that does theatrical and commercial but i submitted for commercial only. (i plan to move onto film/tv later when i get some more experience.) he said that in his agency, they represent about 300 commercial actors split between 2 agents. he said agents don’t really pitch when submitting to commercials— only for film/tv. is this true in your experience in interviewing agents for commercial work? i know for costar and higher roles, your agent should definitely be pitching. this agent has owned his own agency for about 13 years. he responded a few weeks after i submitted via email. he is pretty communicative and open to communication. this agency doesn’t really have a website that shows clients or instagram but the owner has a personal ig that’s public. i am meeting with another early next week. she owns her own boutique agency that does commercial/print only. she was the director of the on camera sector of major commercial (mainly— but also theatrical) agency here. she only started her own agency less than a year ago. do you think she would have a better connect to commercial casting directors due to her background? she responded the next day when i submitted via email. on the website, it seems like she represents about 30 clients but are some not included? she seems very friendly and open to communication and this agency has a good website/instagram. which agent would you choose?
What do you, or what are you prepared to, say "no" to? Why? by ISaidThatOnPurpose • last post Oct 10th
I like to ask this question, as it's more telling of the type of person you are as an actor than what you say yes to. Just curious. Open table discussion
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 10 by AutoModerator • last post Oct 10th
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.
Power Rangers Audition and Casting Tips by Side_of_fry • last post Oct 9th
So, with Beast Morphers season 2 out, it probably won't be long before they go on to start casting for the next Power Rangers series (Whatever that might be.) Having said that, one of my biggest dreams as a kid, and even now, is to become a part of the Power Rangers cast, and I really want to make the most of any chance to make that dream come true. So, I need critique and some help so that I might be in an optimal position to audition for one of these roles. Basic Info about me: \- I'm 6'2" \- I weigh approximately 210 lbs and have a pretty lean build \- I am in reasonable shape and workout and exercise almost daily and I maintain a healthy and balanced diet \- I am currently a blue stripe in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and have been training for almost a full year \- I'm in my senior year of high school \- I'm a huge theatre buff and have been told that I'm a great actor (can't entirely be sure though) \- I have been watching power rangers since I was a kid, I have recently gone back and watched MMPR, ZEO, In Space, and I am currently finishing up Lost Galaxy. I've watched bits of others, but these are the ones that I've binge-watched so far. With all that information out, is there anything that I should consider improving on or any particular skills that I should work to adopt in order to optimize my chances of landing a role?
Is acting worth it? by mercury_14 • last post Oct 9th
I'm 14 (f) and have just started acting, i haven't even taken an acting class yet but i know it's something i want to do. i have a long way to go already because i have an anxiety disorder so even the thougt of signing up for a class makes me really nervous but anyway, was acting worth it for you? i read that over half of actors are unemployed or can't make a living. i don't know what i want to do as a job when i'm older so i'm wondering if i should wait until im 18+ to figure myself out first. my question is just was acting worth it for you(meaning were you still motivated after so much rejection and dissapointment, and what advice do you have for someone shy just starting out with it?
Any American, female actors with a green screen able to help? by jennyok • last post Oct 9th
Hi! I work at a tech start-up based in the UK and we're creating a free demo to showcase interactive VR training modules. The training module teaches financial advisors how to deal with a political crisis and how to handle clients, what to say and how to follow compliance. We're looking for a female to record a short clip for us to use as a Skype call that comes through from the board member of the firm, and also record a small voicemail that plays at the end. It can be recorded on a laptop camera/webcam depending on the quality. We would need to have a CEO office style backdrop to the call, or an office/meeting room. We can add in a backdrop via green screen if this is easier. As a start-up we only have a small budget - but it shouldn't take much of your time. If you're interested, please message me! Thanks - Jenny
Do you ever notice mistakes in your performances after watching them? by Signifying--Nothing • last post Oct 9th
I mean how perfect can anyone be? Surely there are some high level actors who recognize mistakes in their performances right? Or maybe something they could’ve done differently? Maybe even cringe at their performances? I’ve never been comfortable seeing myself perform. I am my worst critic. How common is this and how much of it is in my head?
How to Find a Lawyer to Review Management Contract by onward145 • last post Oct 9th
Hey there, I just got offered a GSA management contract, and I'm looking for an affordable talent/ entertainment lawyer in New York to review it. I'm a part of SAG, and I called multiples times but they don't have any helpful referrals or resources for management contract review. Anyways, does anybody have recommendations on finding a (at least relatively affordable) lawyer who specializes in actor/agent, actor/manager contracts?