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What do actors do when they’re sick? by will9273904 • last post Oct 17th
Not something I’m experiencing but just curious- if an actor wakes up sick on a day of filming what happens? Do they just ring in sick? And then is the whole day cancelled?
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Oct 17 by AutoModerator • last post Oct 17th
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.
Jon Voight won an academy award as a Fi Core actor, do you really believe there is still a negative stigma? by beaglesarecool99 • last post Oct 17th
like, i'm sorry, but this industry is every man for himself. and it is cut throat and it is clearly much much easier for rich, well-connected people to get ahead. every successful actor I have ever met in my entire life has been incredibly selfish and self-centered and all about themselves, nobody else. so do you really think being Fi-core is held against you? you don't even have to tell people. and if you are fi-core and can still work union jobs, do you even ever have to join sag again? i'm tired of not getting work and turning down non union work. i don't agree with how any of this shit works, I don't like paying people to get their time, i don't like the lottery system of agents throwing spaghetti against the wall, it's all ridiculous to me. but i know that I need to take care of myself just like everybody else does. so what is the truth here?
Actors in Egypt by AhmedMoussa97 • last post Oct 17th
I was wondering is there is any Egyptian Actors in here or have you ever had acting job in Egypt? , If so let's get to know each other
What questions do you have about the craft of acting? by losangelesactingcoac • last post Oct 17th
I'm looking for blogpost ideas and wondering what kinds of questions actors and/or aspiring actors have about the craft. The CRAFT of acting, not the business of it. For example, audition tips, emotional preparation, understanding material, different techniques, imagination work, etc - what specific questions do you have along those lines?
Toronto Actors: How’s the trend auditioning-wise for you? by BUSCEMIxCAGE • last post Oct 17th
The last audition I had from my agent was the last week of September. I’ve only been auditioning for student and indie productions that I found on my own. Is it slow? Or is it just me?
Acting classes by boohoopooryou • last post Oct 16th
I don't attend any of them. I have actors Access for 68 $ a year. I submitt everyday , I do about three in-person auditions per week. I get feedback on my performance from directors and cast directors. I learn from my mistakes and I get exposure as well.
Young inspiring actor. by therealexejay • last post Oct 16th
What should be my first steps to getting my foot in the door .
Howard Hamlin from Better Call Saul (Patrick Fabian) talks about how he booked the show. Great advice for working actors! by Cimrin • last post Oct 16th
Social Anxiety and how common is it in the business ? by lucymills98 • last post Oct 16th
So I was watching an interview with Elizabeth Olsen and she mentioned how she had severe social anxiety. Now she’s a great actor and she plays each of her characters well. I was wondering how that translates behind the scenes. Meaning would there be a specific type of class you would take besides normal acting classes to make yourself more comfortable with speaking and being on stage or in front of a camera or is it common enough that it’s just incorporated into an everyday class ?
Which Improv school would make me a better actor? by crackandfield • last post Oct 16th
I’ve been doing improv for a few years and decided that I would like to attend one of the big three schools (Groundlings, UCB, Second City). Out of these three, which one would you recommend if I’m trying to transfer the spontaneous energy of improv into acting? More simply put, which school would help me think less.
Larry Moss Workshop Review by Mark-St-Cyr • last post Oct 16th
I just finished taking a great week long workshop with Larry Moss. For those who aren't aware, Larry is a top acting coach who has coached several actors into Oscar nominated/winning performances. Including Leonardo DiCaprio, Helen Hunt, Hilary Swank and others. I thought I'd share my core takeaways from the class with you guys in this video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddsoo\_m4xuc&feature=youtu.be](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddsoo_m4xuc&feature=youtu.be)
Other Forums for Actors? by Mark-St-Cyr • last post Oct 16th
What are some of the best websites or forums where actors discuss the industry in the similar open spirit as this reddit? Do any of you have other actor oriented sites you frequent?
Voice acting by Ellie Kitchener • last post Oct 15th
I was wondering if you had any tips for voice-acting?
What's a callback? by redshegets_1000 • last post Oct 15th
I'm new to theatre. So when there are callbacks, does that mean they've narrowed the search to those being called back (kind of like in sports and you've made the first cut)? Or does it mean the CD selected the actors he liked and the callbacks are ppl he wasn't sure about and needs to see read again, meaning he wasn't sold on u and is giving u another chance to wow him?
Enrolling in classes at 2 different studios by Mmhmmyeah1 • last post Oct 15th
I’ve been in class 7 months now- the same studio, same teacher- 4 days a month, 3 hours a class. Class is great, my teacher is great, the studio is great but I feel like it’s not enough. I’m estimating that I only get 30 mins one-on-one with the teacher in this class. The remainder of the class, I’m observing other actors perform and being coached. I try to work on what I’ve learned throughout the week. But it doesn’t help much if you don’t have a partner. I’ve tried meeting up with my classmates to practice outside of class but either they are uninterested or too busy or just unreliable. I was thinking of taking an additional class at another studio to challenge myself and to learn more. I’m auditing a class next week. And if I like it, the plan is to take this class in addition to the other. I was talking to a classmate about this and they said I may be stretching myself too far. They said what happens if you have to memorize a script or a monologue for both classes? But isn’t that reflective of this industry? I’ve been auditioning and some auditions I have quite a bit of time to prepare for and others only hours or less. Also, after 7 months of training, I can memorize lines very quickly now- it’s kind of scary. I feel like I’m coasting in my current class. I just want that extra something to help me improve and get to the next level. I see the areas where I need to improve. There’s no such thing as perfect, but I just want to give my all in this. Has anyone ever enrolled in more than 1 class at the same time? Did you find yourself challenged in a good way or overwhelmed?
Tips for playing a male character as a female? by ShadowMarionette • last post Oct 15th
I got my first titular role/lead role recently as Peter Pan. I’m excited to play this role but I would like tips on playing a male character as someone who is biologically female. Thankfully I’m already pretty androgynous and people mistake me for a boy occasionally, (though I’m a 20 year old woman) and people tend to think I’m younger than I am, so maybe there’s less work that needs to be done than I think, but I do want to see if any more seasoned actors have tips. Thanks in advance!
What jobs do aspiring actors get to support themselves? by insidiousallusions • last post Oct 15th
What do actors typically do for a living? Because usually acting is on a gig by gig basis until you get a deal, so until then, what should I do for money? Also is acting school worth student loans?
Agents - suggestions? by larobie • last post Oct 15th
Hello fellow voice actors, I am curious if anyone out here has an agent and what it took to get signed with an agent. I don’t live in any of the major hubs (LA or NY) and can’t seem to get any contact with agents or agencies. Any suggestions?