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Reasonable rates for seasoned actors by glister • last post Sep 14th
Hi, I have a project that requires a voiceover, commercial work (online only, small market) and I'm trying to budget to present to client. I've hired local talent before, but I can't find the kind of talent I need for this one. Looking around online, it seems the price for a one minute of talent ranges from $5-unlimited. Can anyone suggest where to look, what a reasonable budget might be and what the process is like? Do I get one shot at direction and one read or would you typically read a part multiple times to give options and take revisions as necessary?
Any tips? by yeetyeetthebeet • last post Sep 14th
I'm more of a theatre based actor and I sing up to 7 hours a day. I get sore throats a lot and I was wondering if there was any preventative methods so I dont get them as often? (I know singing/speaking less is one but I dont have that option)
Do actors prefer being in movies or tv shows? by flippride11 • last post Sep 14th
Feeling Blue or Uninspired? by ActorPlaybook • last post Sep 14th
As actors we crave expression, connection and opportunities to work on our craft. We search for gigs, send out our headshots and fill our heads with theory and technique. And we wait. Soon we might feel a little discouraged, a little stagnant and a little fearful that our dream to be an actor is not going to happen. Do we give up? Convince ourselves it wasn’t meant to be? **Of course not.** We all know as actors our passion is what sustains us. So here are **five tips** for when you are feeling defeated or uninspired. 1. Write your thoughts down. Spill it out. The feelings have to go somewhere and paper feels no pain nor can it shout out some unsolicited opinion. It it glorious to free up some space in your head when you land some of your airborne, reckless thoughts on a page. **Need direction?** Answer this: What is it about acting that makes me long for it? What do I wish would happen this year in my career? What am I seeing standing in the way of my dream? Could I win if I challenged it to a dance-off? My vote is yes and you get the idea! 2. Ask yourself, **“What is ONE thing I can do today to stoke the coals of my creativity?”**. Go to a museum, ponder visual art, watch people, pay attention to their body language and facial expressions. Can you mirror them? Can you imagine what they might be feeling and create a backstory about them on the fly? Write a monologue. Write a one page scene. Practice it. How quickly can you get off-book? How many different ways can you read it? 3. Connect with your artist community. Is anyone looking to practice a scene or rehearse for an audition? Do you have a tip, a question, a scene or a story to share? 4. Do something kind for yourself. **Self care is key** and when you are feeling far from fabulous it is essential. Watch a comedy clip and gift yourself a laugh. Treat yourself to 10 minutes stretched out and listening to your favorite music. Eat something delicious. These are all triggers that we can use in our craft. The possibilities are endless. 5. Sign up for a coaching session, practice a short scene, send out some headshots and resumes, try a new medium or technique. **Keep throwing that hat of yours into the ring!** Now tuck these 5 tips safely in your passion arsenal and take another step on this path where your soul burns the brightest. Someone else might be looking for a light.
looking for a female actress for short film by neon_skies_tm • last post Sep 14th
Hi. Me and a group of friends are working on an animation short film for a film jam. The short is a cyberpunk/sci-fi story with a serious/sad tone. It will be set in a dystopian, environment , and it will be about 3 to 4 minutes long. The short will be published online, and you will be credited. We’re looking for someone with good acting skills and have a good emotional range. The character goes through quite a few emotions sad, hopeful, proud, thoughtful, angry and breakdown. We have the storyboard and script done. We’re looking for someone who could do the voice over, to narrate the story through the main character’s monologue. The character is an adult woman ( in her 40’s). We don’t really have a budget since we are all doing this in our free time, but we are offering 20$ as a thank you . Please let me know if you’re interested, and I can tell you more about the project.
Make the days count, don't apologize for hustling as an actor! by Jennifer Lynn Warren • last post Sep 13th
"Don't count the day, make the days count" -Muhammad Ali. There seems to be this shame actors carry around having survival jobs. I think it shows your strength and willingness to do whatever it takes.
Any US military veteran actors in LA? Looking for advice regarding using my GI bill to attend a good acting school. by bruceleexdarwin • last post Sep 13th
I'll soon be getting out of the US Army, and I have decided to pursue my passions in acting. Does anyone here have any experience with using the Post 9/11 GI bill to attend acting school (either yourself or someone you know)? I know Lee Strasberg and the Art of Acting Studio accept the GI bill, but I don't know if it is a good idea jumping into a full time conservatory without any experience. Any opinions or suggestions will be much appreciated.
Acting Resume Questions by Joshnee • last post Sep 13th
So basically, I am starting off as a new actor though I have been in one production like 9 years ago, and I am currently taking Acting 101 in college. Am I able to put the production on my resume despite it being so long ago, and could I put the class under \*TRAINING\* despite not having completed it (semester long class)?
General Submissions for Casting Agencies by BigWungusBill • last post Sep 13th
Hi everyone! I hope you all are having a good day/night. So I have an agent and shes wonderful but I would like to be doing more. I went on “The Actor’s Handbook” and was just checking out casting agencies in my area and under each one it says something like “General Submission accepted via email” “Please submit headshot an demo reel via email” Now I realize that if my agent is any agent at all she’ll have submitted me to these CDs already, but my question is. Are general submissions for actors just to send their headshots/resumes in for consideration on any project?
Signed to CAA without an audition by Joshnee • last post Sep 13th
I know someone who recently got signed to CAA(Creative Arts Agency) without an audition. He only started acting last year in school projects and it was this summer he started taking it seriously. Apparently, his high school theatre teacher knew a CAA talent agent and sent in an interview of him to the talent agent and he liked what he saw. AN INTERVIEW, NOT A SELF-TAPE OR ANYTHING. How is this possible that a top 3 agency in the world didn't require an audition? He also had a pretty empty acting resume. Like don't they have to see if you're good and not just see if you are a cool person. I mean, Referrals man.. Crazy. Anyways, apparently he is an insane actor cause he booked a Marvel TV show(can't say which one) and is currently shooting another film in Atlanta with literally only 1 year in acting. He's also getting tons of huge auditions in LA and shit because he's rep'd by CAA. Its so cool man, but also frustrating, I also started acting fairly recently but he had the insane luck. I am jealous, but still proud of him nonetheless! He has a good future ahead of him. I am just shocked that such a huge agency can pick up a 1 year, Non-Union actor who did not even have to audition for them. That isn't normal right?
USE MY VOICE TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY!!! by YaboiRapper • last post Sep 13th
Hey Voice Actors!!! ​ I make weird music online and I have a BUNCH of time to record today and tomorrow - I would LOVE to work with some of you!!! ​ Do you have any side characters I could do the voices for? I would love to do some fucked up abridged anime things. ​ Here's my work in case you were wondering - [https://www.instagram.com/yaboitherapper/](https://www.instagram.com/yaboitherapper/)
Beginner by CloutchasR • last post Sep 12th
Hi everyone. I’m a 23 year old man the UK who hasn’t got any sort of acting experience but I’ve always been fond of it. I’ve always read about actors and watched documentaries on acting and have always been fascinated by it. Like a lot of people it’s a desire I didn’t act on and now I’m at an age where I don’t think I’ll be able to break into acting. I still have a belief though that I could shoot myself to the top because of my personality and belief in myself. Can someone from the UK please talk to me and give me advice on how to get into acting and give me some sort of leads and advice? I’m ready to fulfil my destiny!
Making Free Websites for Actors by authority11 • last post Sep 12th
Hello, ​ I am looking to help this community by making free websites for actors. This could be a website that could display your headshots, be a personal blog, have your resume, etc. Whatever you'd like I can make it. And yes it's completely free. I am looking to build my web design portfolio and figured this would be a good place to help some people out at.
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Sep 12 by AutoModerator • last post Sep 12th
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.
Can I use a different name for Non Union Performances? by gymleaderscruff • last post Sep 12th
First post on Reddit so \~here we go\~ just got my Equity Card (yay) but im wondering if I can use a separate name for my performance art. Much of the performance art world is not Equity so I want to be able to continue in that world but I don't want to get in trouble with Actors' Equity. Any help would be appreciated <3 <3
Question for fellow actors by chrislabel • last post Sep 12th
As a new actor applying for roles/opportunities do you think it is worth attempting to write, shoot and act in your own stories and put it out there? OR to just focus character learning and applying for roles?
Period audition advice (Sense and Sensibility) by crowing-lights • last post Sep 11th
I am auditioning for Sense and Sensibility by Kate Hammill at the end of the month. I am trying for Elinor or Fanny/Lucy (this version can cast the same actor for both roles) but preparing the monologue that will set me up for Elinor. I am a fairly new actor and haven't prepared a monologue for a period piece before... Should I be looking for a piece from the same time? Should I audition with an accent (mine is pretty good...) ? I have been eyeing this from Jane Eyre, but I am just not sold on it... possibly it's just too emotionally driven for Elinor? https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/364998-i-grieve-to-leave-thornfield-i-love-thornfield---i Anyone have any advice on these questions or monologue suggestions that might be better than what I am currently looking at Edit: sentence got cut off
A few days ago I had nothing scheduled for this week. Today I’m being flown to another country to work for a month. by iluye1 • last post Sep 11th
From an audition I thought I bombed!! The spontaneous nature of being an actor is so bonkers and rewarding! You truly never know what’s coming next. Sending positive vibes out to you guys today!!!
Looking for Voice Actors by getontop00 • last post Sep 11th
I'm looking for Voice Actors to collaborate with for an independent project I'm developing. What would be the best way to connect? There seems to be many different sites and I'm getting a bit lost in what the best resource is. Or if you're a voice actor on here, please reach out! I'm looking for all ages! Cheers
Guess who just got a series regular audition...without an agent?? by D13_Ghost • last post Sep 11th
Not me lol. Actually my girlfriend. She found it on Actors Access but the reason she got it was because she not only submitted through there but also pitched herself because she was such a great fit for the role. Wanted to share because I’m really proud but also in case it helps anyone!