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No bad actors...just wrong parts? by WonderNotEnvy • last post Aug 13th
I recently watched a film until the end because the actor playing the protagonist was really good in a TV show (the casting department did a good job matching her)...and though the film isn't the right fit for me as a viewer...it made me wonder about the match of actors and parts. There are times that parts are rewritten at the actor's request ([Keanu Reeves and Speed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_(1994_film) --- if you have another reference other than the one cited in Wikipedia...[DM me](https://www.reddit.com/message/compose/?to=WonderNotEnvy)) or once the casting is complete (Nicole Holofcener [amending the script for 'Enough Said'](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmE05pYjFDY) as soon as Julia Louis-Dreyfus was cast)...but sometimes it seems like it just is a casting issue. Is it just me that thinks: Aww....too bad they weren't able to get 'blank' to do the role.' ? Or could it be that it comes down to being able to work together to develop the part (no matter who it was initially intended for)....and keep at it until it works (which is [how Pixar deals with it's films...rewrites...test...rewrites....](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18077903-creativity-inc))? Keen to hear about instances on how you were able to successfully work with a writer to find the best version of your character!
Feeling Lost. by Sunxdoll96 • last post Aug 13th
When I was younger all I ever wanted to do was act, in elementary school and in middle school I got involved in any play I could, my parents would even buy me tickets to see plays at the local theater. I remember the joy and happiness it brought me and I remember how cool it was connecting with other people who loved to act cause I didn’t have many friends back then who was interested in it. Anyways, when I got to high school I spent more time hanging out with my friends and doing teenage things, I didn’t even think about acting around this time, the love and passion I had for it faded away. I was going through old photos and in the big box of photos I came across a few video tapes, the video tapes were old plays that I was in, I managed to dig through all the old stuff my grandma likes to hoard and found a VHS player and watched the tapes, I couldn’t watch the whole thing cause I instantly broke down crying. All the memories hit me, I remember how happy I used to be, I remember how much being able to act in simple little plays made me, and those dreams of becoming an actress hit me. I’m 22 now I’ll be 23 in October, Apart of me regrets all the years that I pushed something I loved so much aside, and another part of me wants to get into an acting class and start my journey all over again. I don’t know what to do, I feel like I’m too old now to even bother. I’m really upset about it. I’m not sure if this belongs here, but I’m gonna post it on here anyways.. Also sorry if I was all over the place, I’m just really upset.
Short demo by PodcastThrowAway1 • last post Aug 13th
The last clip has some voices of other actors who are in the scene, and I am hoping that's not too confusing. I am concerned that audio quality might not be the best. [https://soundcloud.com/thefeedmag/jay-israel-voice-samples/s-E9YvR](https://soundcloud.com/thefeedmag/jay-israel-voice-samples/s-E9YvR)
Should I take acting classes by Noowbie99 • last post Aug 12th
I have always wanted to be an actress (in my head)- but the issue is that I have an inability to express myself in real life, as in I am very monotone, and dull. I have stage freight too (got panic attack on my graduation walking up the stage). I would like to peruse acting as I feel like playing someone else that isn't me and being in their shoe would be good for me. To express feelings I have bottled up. I tried acting with myself, reading scripts, but I am very monotone. I am scared of acting classes as I may be too shy and monotone. Do you think a class like this would be good for me, or should I find another hobby? [https://www.barrowgroup.org/acting-school/classes/specialty-classes/acting-for-beginners](https://www.barrowgroup.org/acting-school/classes/specialty-classes/acting-for-beginners)
can i become a successful actress if i’m ugly by juicebox275 • last post Aug 12th
realistically speaking, becoming a successful actor is tough for the best of the best and is highly competitive. I noticed that looks are high in demand, and only those drop dead gorgeous people get casted in hollywood movies, unless the role is intended for an “ugly” character. My question is, what are the probabilities for people who are very ugly but with excellent acting skills making it in hollywood? i personally have a non-symmetrical face with droopy eyes, big nose with uneven nostrils (very noticeable). Is there even hope?
Eye Health for Voice Over Actors - Debbie Grattan Voiceover Talent by contact2loop • last post Aug 12th
Question about my hair. by throwawaynosejobxoxo • last post Aug 12th
I know this is a dumb question but I live in a very small European country (with barely any projects available) so bare with me. I’ve had one series regular role (and a lot of theatre parts). I got cast with a black hair and had black hair throughout the whole TV show. Unfortunately the market in my country is super small and I’ve been thinking about moving to Madrid/Berlin to continue my career (since I’m completely fluent and accent-free in both German and European Spanish) but I’m afraid that the black hair will prevent me from getting a lot of roles (since in here I got one mainly because there are barely any actors...). I am blue eyed and olive skinned. Overall the combo with the black hair gives me a very “Megan Fox”-y vibe but I’m still not sure whether it’ll be frowned upon (the black hair itself because it’s a very unnatural color for someone so “white”-looking) I won’t look too “foreign” (compared to the other actors in Madrid/Berlin) because I absolutely look European but not really a specific ethnicity. You can’t tell where I’m from but you know it’s from Europe (or maybe a white American but given the fact that I’m not going to the US it doesn’t matter LOL). I don’t think it’ll be a problem in Spain either because in Netflix’s Elite for example there was a pale, blonde, green eyed girl who didn’t look stereotypically Spanish. Also Aron Piper (who’s playing in Elite too) is German and doesn’t look Hispanic at all. The hair just screams “fake” though. It’s very comic book/Kriysten Ritter-y. Even though there are plenty of projects in Germany/Spain I’m afraid that my look won’t fit any role because the standard female roles don’t require anything crazy-looking in terms of appearance (like bright red or black hair). Would it be better for me to dye it a dark brown color? Or should I keep it (since in a way, it’s a part of my image as an actor)? My look definitely fits my type. Comic book/“hottie” roles are the only thing I could imagine myself playing.
Any successful online auditions? by Katherina-petrova • last post Aug 12th
Hi fellow actors, I want to find auditions but atm there arent any around my area. Did you have any successful stories from auditioning online?
Asked to read for a role in an American accent for a callback by Ramoach • last post Aug 12th
Hey there, I'm a UK actor and got a callback for a feature film. I was asked to deliver the original excerpt and a callback excerpt in an American accent. Should I maintain the accent for the entire callback, or just stick to using it for the script? Any advice appreciated. Cheers :)
I’m 16 and was wondering if I should start auditioning for camera stuff by themediator7 • last post Aug 12th
I have been acting in a camera class for about a year and done a few plays, but I like acting for camera more. I have been looking through the casting websites like backstage and backstage looks like the best, but they are mostly 18+ roles. Are there any legit casting websites that are specifically for minors? Do you absolutely need to start acting in camera stuff to become an actor? Because my mom has been saying you should be involved in high school plays and stuff, but I really think I should start auditioning for camera roles but she says we won’t have enough time, and it doesn’t matter if you get any camera roles because I will going to an acting school anyways? Is she right? Suggestions/help?
John Cazale would have been 84 today. He was in five feature films and every actor should see every film he did. by thisisnotarealperson • last post Aug 12th
New to LA by Percy Brown • last post Aug 11th
I am a NYC actor who recently moved to LA 3 days ago to enjoy the finer things and life and expand my horizon. Any advice and/or tips you can give me? Im very open minded and love connecting with people who are very passionate about this business
Getting Answers to Your Acting Questions by Joleene Moody • last post Aug 11th
Hey, guys!
Don't forget that every month, producer Bradley Gallo answers all of your filmmaking and acting questions in his monthly vlog. If you have a burning question that you need answered, drop it in the comments section of his most recent post below where he answers some really great questions from all of you!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/Dear-Bradley-How-Does-a-First-Time-Producer-Find-a-Director-And-Other-Filmmaking-Questions
Looking for screenplays/Monologues that will help. by BlackBunny95 • last post Aug 11th
Hello everyone I’ve posted a couple times in here and I appreciate all the feedback. I know as an actor it’s great to read screenplays and monologues to help build you as an actor, but as a beginning level actor I don’t think I can just hop into anything Shakespearean ( exaggeration) and have it down pat. Also I’m a male and 24 so trying to find pieces that will help me relate to the character as well would be key.
Is it better to take some lessons first or just jump straight in to auditions? by yeah-ok-retard • last post Aug 11th
basically i’ve gotten a new interest in wanting to become an actor after being on set for the first time as an extra. would it be better to jump straight in to open auditions and take classes at the same time or get some practice from classes before thinking about auditions or an agent? i’m planning on taking video production and drama in school as electives to help improve my acting but i don’t know if i take them for a few months first or if i should just say fuck it and do auditions and whatever i can just to get experience and be used to it. I don’t think i’m terrible at acting but i’m obviously a beginner.
New York actor looking to take a trip to Atlanta? by hittheswitcheroo • last post Aug 11th
I’m trying to find a NY actor that might be trying to come to Atlanta and would be interested in a housing swap for a week or so. If you’ve been thinking about checking out the scene down here (it really is as busy and great as they say it is) I’d love to swap my one bedroom apartment in Midtown with you in exchange for me staying in your home while I’m doing some work up there. Dates are all flexible
repped LA actor looking to split a cheap studio with another likeminded actor to save money and get ahead by fuckingdiscrete • last post Aug 11th
I know this is weird. i know this is reddit. I'm fairly new to LA but not new to acting. I have agents, i'm in sag, i'm getting my footing in LA, and right now I'm paying $400 in rent. As a result, i'm saving money, i just got new headshots, and i'm able to actually afford these expensive ass fancy acting classes. Everybody i know out here pays insane rent like over $900 for a bedroom. I'm not beat. That makes you have to work so much just to pay rent, which is stupid. I'm going to harass a couple of my actor friends out here to try and convince them of the smart-ness of my plan, but I figured I'd post on here too, just in case anybody else like me is out there reading this and might be down. I'm 30, pretty cool dude, work as a server, getting into the flow of auditioning out here and like I said, trying to get ahead. Its very simple to find a cheap studio and build a wall creating two legit small bedrooms, with space for a tiny living room area and a separate kitchen. I'm cool in the situation where I'm at now, but the bathroom is gross and theres 4 people and the landlord is making money off of us. If it was MY own place, and only 2 people in separate space, that would make a huge difference in quality of life. anyway, if anybody around my age is interested in this, shoot me a PM and we can exchange websites then meet up for a coffee or something and see if we click. I'm not in a rush or anything, like I said I'm going to ask my actual friends first to see if I can sell it to them, but figured I'd post here too, because I cannot possibly be the only actor in these circumstances trying to think outside of the box and unwilling to pay ridiculous LA rent.
LA actors - has anyone taken classes at EMAS or Andrew Wood? by airecl • last post Aug 11th
i am in between taking classes at either of these two. i have read yelp/google reviews. EMAS: wondering if anyone can let me know how many times they would get the chance to go up and work & what the class size was for you in the beginning acting class. also, what you liked/what you did not like about the instructors for both schools.
Famous actors by shapeshifter4690 • last post Aug 11th
I think I asked this question before but, which famous actor would you guys want to work with?
Make sure you make an impression at your audition by SylviaLoveJ • last post Aug 11th
Chances are that you are going to be auditioning for a human and chances are that you are human too. We, humans know how to make an impression on other humans. So do it. There is no harm in consciously making an impression. Do this by thinking more about them and less about you. Set it as your mission to help them accomplish their mission. Their mission is to find the right actors/s. Prepared, likeable and easy to work with. Let that be you. Visualise this outcome for 5 minutes every day for a week before your audition. See yourself helping your casting director get their job done.