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Heading out on my first US National Tour soon. Any advice? by ActingThrowawayTour • last post Aug 21st
Like the title says. I'm heading out on my first us national tour. Would love some advice from veteran touring actors. I'm sure there's plenty of great logistical stuff about what to bring with me and how to pass the time etc. Do's and donts. also, any insights on dealing with stress and anxiety when you're performing to 3500+ people every night! Never performed to more than a few hundred before and this will be by far my biggest professional role.
It's official! The actress who pitched Tyler Perry for 2 weeks with a giant billboard landed a role in his show. by Karinrinkashi • last post Aug 21st
I guess it does work, and what precedence does it set?
¿London or Madrid? for a Spanish actor from Barcelona by adriasanchezig • last post Aug 21st
I can speak English, Spanish and Catalan. I'm 27, I can look between 20-30, depending on facial hair. ​ I live in Barcelona, where there are almost no auditions for TV or Movies, just commercials. It's so rare to get a Movie or TV Audition, once a year maximum. ​ And I'm considering moving to another city. I have two options: ​ **Madrid**: Netflix just opened the first production centre of europe in Madrid. There's also productions for Movistar + (a spanish cable tv network with some productions) and all the local TV. It would be for roles in spanish, so I would be competing with all the rest of spanish actors. I have some friends there, they told me there are much more auditions than in Barcelona ​ ​ **London**: It's the most important city in europe for Movies and TV Shows. It would be for roles as a spanish or spaniard, where I speak english with spanish accent, or maybe some small roles in spanish. I would be competing with less actors, as there are not that much spanish actors with a good level of spoken english. I should go there before Brexit. ​ ​ What do you think? ​ ​ Thank you very much for your advice.
[Paid] Looking for a Voice Actor for a video for a local restaurant. by BrookieYT • last post Aug 21st
*The Auditions are still open.* Hello there fellow voice actors! Whether you're new to this industry or old, here's your chance to do 2-3 small voicelines for a local restaurant. Since its a video for a **restaurant**, you can make your portfolio weigh more just because of it. Its not some international fast food chain, but still a restaurant though :P Anyhow, I'll try to be straight forward. * **Lines to be said:** 1. "Glow." 2. "Spoil yourself." (The "spoil" part should be said as "spoooil".) 3. "Now delivering with the Deliveroo App." ​ * **Requirement:** There is no special requirements for the voice actor. However, the way the lines are to be said should be in a happy manner. Also there is no specific gender we're looking for, so anyone can join. Also like I said above, this is an opportunity for everyone, so it doesn't matter if you're experienced or a fresh voice actor. You may use your creativity in the way you say it if you want. ​ * **Procedure:** 1. Record the lines mentioned above. If possible, record more than 1 takes. 2. Add your watermark or beeps to the recorded voicelines. This is an optional step, but its recommended, since it will later assure a secure transaction. 3. Send the voice files to [awarajk@gmail.com](mailto:awarajk@gmail.com). Please try to send the voicefile in .mp3, however, its not a must to send in that filetype. 4. If you're selected, you will receive a reply. 5. After we've paid you, please remove the watermark and beeps from the recording and send us the recording. ​ **OR** ​ 1. Send your random voicelines, or fiverr gig to [awarajk@gmail.com](mailto:awarajk@gmail.com). 2. If we like your work, we'll reply to you. 3. And we'll then follow a similar way of transaction as mentioned above. ​ * **Payment:** We'll be paying 5$ for the selected person's voice for the above mentioned voice lines. We'll be paying you via Paypal or Fiverr. **Thanks!** *-Brookie (www.youtube.com/user/WarriorAjk)*
Podcasts for actors? by teddy0088 • last post Aug 21st
Im a huge fan of podcasts, and im looking for me. I specifically love the ones where established entertainers discuss their life journey, and what its like being a professional actor. I love... -Armchair Expert -Awards chatter -In the envelope -3 questions with Andy Richter -The Empire Film Podcast -Off camera with Sam Jones. Any other ones? Id also love podcasts dedicated to professionals in the film industry in general.
First Thing You Did by braverlylady • last post Aug 21st
So. You've decided you want to be a voice actor. You get the equipment you need, do endless hours of research. Get everything set up for a home studio but you really have no acting experience or any special skills in the area yet. What do you do? How can you practice or improve without spending $500+ on a class/ coach you can't afford yet. Do you just start auditioning for random things? I really wanna do this, so BAD. But starting to feel overwhelmed with WHERE TO START.
What do you think of this way of acting a scene, by Millie Bobby Brown from ST? by JanJenJin • last post Aug 21st
Spoilers for Season 3 Stranger Things. ​ "It must have been a pretty emotional scene to act out, and most actors would have prepped for a while to get all the nuances worked out. But as [*Gizmodo*](https://io9.gizmodo.com/millie-bobby-brown-explains-how-she-filmed-her-most-emo-1836167345) reports, Millie Bobby Brown says that there was no prep involved at all. The actress told [*Entertainment Weekly*](https://ew.com/tv/2019/07/06/stranger-things-3-millie-bobby-brown/) that she actually didn't rehearse the scene, and her emotions were all real: >"They had prerecorded David \[Harbour\] and they played it out loud. I didn't want to read that speech. I didn’t want to hear about it. I didn't want to rehearse it. I just immediately wanted to put a camera on me and find the way I react and the way I reacted was pure devastation and sadness, and a distraught child that just lost her father or so she thinks. So it was definitely a raw emotion, especially because David Harbour and I are really close. He is just one of the greatest men. I think something I admire about David is he respects girls and women so much. It felt so … I’m so gutted and I was like, 'Oh, my God, this is horrible.' So the emotions were raw in that scene for sure." I'd like to know what you all think about this way of working? I'm a layman when it comes to acting, it's just curiosity. If it's wrong to post here, delete it.
Looking for Acting classes - Struggling ! (Brighton,UK) by Rrrraaaannniaaa • last post Aug 21st
Hello fellow actors, I'm an aspiring actress and moving to the UK, Brighton specifically, for more acting, audition, casting, representation opportunities. I have struggled finding a good acting school, because problem is I want to do training in professional screen "Film & TV" and Musical Theater as I am an not sure which one I want to do as a job yet. By the way I'm 16 so most things like LAMDA and ISSA isn't suitable as it is 18 and above (and in London). I just want to really branch out and do as much training and acting professionally before I apply for universities, I know I only have two years left so I want to make the most out of it as I hope to attend Julliard in the future (or something like that, I'll see). **PS:** I'm moving for A levels, so I don't mean an acting school as in full time Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, but something like Tuesdays and Thursdays (and weekends) 5pm to 9:30. If you have any other smarter/better suggestions (like online courses, skype, youtube, websites you know of) please leave them down below. I'm already on backstage, Casting Frontier, Seatfillersandmore, and Project casting. Or if you know something that could be a week long, so I could attend during half term breaks. Point is, I'll do whatever it takes to train as much as I can and fill up that damn resume. I just need a little push as to where to start. I am open to answering any questions about my theatrical background, experience, resume, budget etc..
I can't cry on command by OldCharacter3 • last post Aug 21st
My dream is to become an actor. I like to think of myself as a good actor. My friends have even told me I am a good actor. I test my acting skills daily and they always turn out great. But I can't cry on command. Will this affect any chances of being hired as an actor or will I have to learn to cry on command first.
I bombed terribly after a doing well in front of a CD the first time. by what2dotoday • last post Aug 21st
This one really hurts. Throwaway because this is super embarrassing. I just finished a 2 week intensive with a well-known CD that I was really looking forward to meeting. Week one went amazingly. I did my go-to scene and nailed it, and he didn't even have to give me notes because he loved it as-is. I was so proud of myself because I struggle with being hard on myself and even I knew I did really well. But then week two came today, and the complete opposite happened. I was under a big time crunch to learn the material, the scene involved more complex elements (at least for me) in terms of what I needed to do with my body, and I was totally uncomfortable and nervous and I just completely, totally bombed. I did it the first time and he had only critical things to say, nothing good (which I deserved) and then I did it again but not much better. Last week I got one of the best receptions in the class, but today I was hands-down the absolute worst of the group. It was humiliating. This clearly said to the CD that I can't perform under typical audition deadlines, and I'm only good when I've done the scene a hundred times before and am totally comfortable with the material because I picked it myself. I came off as completely amateur and there's no way he will call me in after this, which means I basically wasted my time and money. He said that today's class is like how the "real world" is for an actor. I've shown my true colors about how I can perform in the "real world," then. This was a huge blow to my self-confidence as an actor, as it pretty much confirmed all my deepest doubts about myself and my ability. I don't know how to just bounce back from this.
First time voice acting by Sabrinacyan • last post Aug 21st
I found an ad in CL for a voice actress needed for some podcast episodes and gave it a shot. They seemed to like my reading but would like a demo reading of their script. The script includes two characters, but I don’t know which character I’m reading for. How do I go about sending my demo? What should I include? Should I read both characters lines? Just one? Read everything off the script?
First Paid Position! by FrequentDaydreamer • last post Aug 21st
So, today it was confirmed that I’d been hired for an episode of Chicago Fire as a background actor. This is my first time on a tv set (I’ve only filmed movies before, I’m more of a stage actor anyway) and my first paid position. I realize it’s not as big of a deal as most of the things people post about on here, but I figured it was smart to ask before I go to set next Wednesday. Is there anything I should be aware of beforehand, or any tips anyone has for making good use of the opportunity? (I’ve also heard about the possibility of getting an equity card, if anyone can elaborate on that situation?)
Is the UK industry OK with thicker women? by throwawaynosejobxoxo • last post Aug 21st
By thicker i don't mean fat, but a curvier, "ScarJo" type. I'm not as curvy/heavy as Scarlett but I'm close to it. I'm asking this because i know that the acting industry has always had a preference for thin women (talking about lead "attractive girl" roles specifically) but the US industry is more inclined to cast someone with Scarlett's body type because it helps sells tickets (male audience), whereas the UK industry is more "classic" in a lot of ways. I am very attractive facially, my body is also objectively attractive but I'm definitely curvier than the typical "thin actress" so I'm afraid that my type will clash with the UK industry's standards for it (lead 20something attractive female). And before you say something like "talent matters the most" - yes, i agree, but all markets have their preferences and unless a US studio is marketing you in a specific way it's much harder to "break in" with [this](https://www.betrendsetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/scarlett-johansson-body-2018.jpg) body type in most countries because people won't initially see it as "attractive". Unless the role is an older woman/someone heavier specifically it's quite rare to see a "curvier" lead actress in the UK that's supposed to play someone attractive.
The Importance of Having a Vision by mindfullibra93 • last post Aug 21st
Hey guys! Just wanted to give a little encouragement. Like most of you I’ve wanted to act since I could remember. However, I’ve had a lot of insecurity about it (not good enough, Tom hard to achieve etc.) but last year I made a promise to myself to live my life more authentically. I even went to USC for Theatre and Psychology and was too nervous to audition for showcase, and decided to go to law school instead. Well long story short, I dropped out and hated it and made a promise that I’ll pursue my dreams (this was summer of last year) and said I’ll give myself until July to get professional representation! I made a vision board with my headshots on fake Deadline articles (lol) and literally created my acting website, a reel, got new headshots and moved as if I already had what I had been asking for. Well it’s now been a year and I have been singed to an AMAZING established boutique theatrical agency. I am 25, but can appear younger. But this agency only takes established actors. I also just got offered management from a great place week and it all seems so surreal because they also said they only take SAG actors with at least three guest star credits. I am not SAG nor have I been on tv (outside of a national commercial I booked before getting signed, non union unfortunately) I just know the business inside and out, and made a plan and followed it! And in all my meetings I came with multiple headshots, and a list of shows/networks I could see myself on and a 1 year plan. And more importantly believed in myself! You guys FAITH is a superpower! It’ll get you a lot of places! Don’t think because you are “under-qualified” or “new” or “too old” it won’t happen for you. It did for me! Just move as if the blessing already happened and it is yours! Trust me. I often feel I have Imposter Syndrome cause it feels too good to be true. But what’s meant for you is yours!! And it’ll find you! You just have to truly seek it. Rant over. I just really wanted to encourage you all!!!
How Can I Best Write a Script That is Good for Studying for Actors? by JRosebrook • last post Aug 20th
Hey, I am an aspiring screenwriter and I have been editing my scripts about two to three times, and I tend to try to make my scripts easily to interpret and easy memorize for actors. But my question to you actors is this, how can I best write a script that is good for studying for actors? If you think this post is constructive, feel free to upvote.
I need advice please by BlackHoleJamie • last post Aug 20th
So, I am in no way a voice actor. I animate, and there is a musical I love that I've been wanting to adapt forever now. However, I am super antisocial and want to work on this in my own time without much of a schedule, so I'll be doing all of the voices myself, but I'm afraid everyone will sound exactly the same, since I'm not a voice actor. Is there any way to make my voices more distinct from one another?
Worth going SAG? by DruncleBuck • last post Aug 20th
Would you say it’s worth paying the dues? I’ve done a couple commercials and technically have an IMDb page but all the Actors access auditions seem to be SAG only.
Hey yall, please don't give up (hi from Turkey!) by Revgos • last post Aug 20th
Hello! I don't know if this post is a-okay with the subreddit rules but I wanted to give this message anyways. A little background ; i have been acting ever since I was a child and joined a few community theaters. I am near-native in English (thanks to my mom). Of course like everyone here, I would love to be an actor (in usa. turkish tv sucks) but I probably wont be. (i need to get a visa, save some money, move to LA or NYC, find a job blablabla its damn impossible for a foreigner) so i have given up on my dreams. **I just wanna say and i know how cheesy this sounds ; please don’t give up. If i had the opportunities most of the people have here I would never give up. So please, for me, never give up. You got this. You will be happy in your life, you will get that part and do amazing shit with your life and create amazing memories**. You got this ❤️ From me, Much love from Turkey ❤️
Acting instagram follow chain by drink_vaderade • last post Aug 20th
Hey everyone! I figure we should try to support each other as fellow actors and nowadays Instagram is a huge part of that! Maybe we can make some worthwhile connections or friendships, by posting our handles and following each other! :) I just started my own instagram for acting and would love to connect with other actors on there. /Cleocamalier