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Opinions on Different Techniques by puppylover1184 • last post Jul 31st
I've taken a variety of different acting classes, but have never studied a well known technique (Meisner, Adler, etc.) I've heard a lot of negative things from actors who have studied those techniques. They say the techniques aren't applicable to 99% of what an actor does. Are there any actors who have either worked on major motion pictures or television that can give their stance on these acting techniques?
Booked my first Netflix movie and first national commercial on the same day! by NobodyNamedSmith • last post Jul 31st
Hey Reddit community, I'm an actor working outside of LA in Austin, TX. I chose to join the union because I believe in the cause! Just excited to let you know after countless auditions, callbacks I finally booked two jobs on the same day! I'm thrilled and am in the fight with you. Keep hustling fellow actors, it pays off!
Looking for Male Actor for short film in NH by badwolf1021 • last post Jul 30th
[https://www.facebook.com/groups/newenglandfilm/permalink/10156027589930881/](https://www.facebook.com/groups/newenglandfilm/permalink/10156027589930881/) Submit by Aug 2, 2019 ISO Male actor for Mr. Darcy type. Paid gig. Pro crew.
Atlanta, LA or Louisiana for SAG background worker? Please read. by Nomad79 • last post Jul 30th
Hello fellow actors and ancestresses. I'm super torn on my acting future. I am retired veteran and I love working background for extra income. I used to live in California, where I got my SAG card. That was many moons ago. 2006. I have worked some stuff in Louisiana. But now I want to get serious with it. I currently live in Austin and have to move in a couple of days. MY pension covers my basic needs. LA, muoy expensive, I know nothing about Atlanta. Is it hot right now still, and where in Atlanta should i look at moving too. Thank you SSSSSoooooo much, I am so conflicted.
Deaf fan explains how the work of a 'Batman: The Animated Series' voice actor touched his life. by SammyT623 • last post Jul 30th
Student films by felicia0wang • last post Jul 30th
Where are places to find student films that I can audition for? I tried some sites like actors access and back stage, but I couldn’t really find any near me. Would I be able to contact universities directly, or does it have to be through sites where auditions are posted?
NYC actors- how did you find representation? by halloween_boi • last post Jul 30th
I'm struggling to figure out ways to actually be seen by agents and managers other than workshops and classes which are burning a hole in my wallet. Has anyone self submitted to an agency and it ended up working out?
Post Show Malaise by InfiniteIsness • last post Jul 30th
I just finished a run of Hamlet as Gertrude and am feeling the sadness of ending a show hardcore. This show was really special. It was one of those shows where I really connected with my cast mates and we created something really great. What sticks out for me is the closet scene with Hamlet and my brief interaction with Laertes when I explain Ophelia's death. Both of those actors were just so giving in their performances. There was no bravado or "diva" like qualities. They opened themselves up and made themselves completely vulnerable and in turn, so did I. Getting to where I needed to be emotionally was completely effortless. And in the oddly masochistic way that we actors love, I would make my exit, weeping, but floating on air knowing what we had just done was amazing. You know what I mean? I'm now balls deep in rehearsals for my next show, "Noises Off" which is a complete 180 from the emotional intensity of Hamlet. It's really fun but the farcical elements are more of a physical challenge rather than emotional. I'm enjoying it a lot and starting to bond with the cast but man... I mourn a little bit after each show I do, but this is definitely a tougher one for me.
What is the right type of project to turn an audition down? by thehealthyactress • last post Jul 30th
I’ve turned down several auditions because the script was absolutely terrible, or there trying to reimagine a classic but failed. But are struggling actors... is it okay to turn down bad work?
NOT ACTING RELATED BUT HELP NEEDED by josephlemus_ • last post Jul 30th
Alright so basically last school year i joined the student council and its full of popular kids who I don’t know and i get really anxious and currently nervous cause we have our first meeting tomorrow .I joined in the first place to be more social and interactive to be an actor but im still really nervous ,any tips??
To all the bi actors out there by Kyoko_IMW • last post Jul 30th
Is acting in London as bad as Tokyo? by doodlebug_uk • last post Jul 30th
Hello guys, thanks for clicking! I'm currently working as a foreign (i'm a white guy) actor/model in Tokyo. I am obviously in a strange position here but as i haven't had much experience before I left the UK I am curious what its like working back home. I'm just going to touch this tip of the iceberg with this but basically, the industry here is a total mess. The way things are run here are extremely inefficient and exploitative, communication is poor and generally agencies will take upwards from 40 to 50% of the pay for each job. The city is full a sketchy production companies and talent agencies scratching out a living by undercutting each-other. I am not tied to one agent (tho i know some models who are have similar problems) and as a result I am involved with various poorly run, sometimes shady agencies. The result of this is I have to work my ass off to get anything done, half of the time negotiating rates and usage terms because the agency can just sit back and take half of whatever comes their way. I have done national and global commercials for peanuts and I keep hearing about how in London or LA a single commercial can set you up for a year. Is this true? What i would like to know is; is this a general representation of the industry or is this just a localized thing in Japan. I know many Japanese companies in other industries operate the same way. I am planning on moving to London to give this acting thing a proper shot, but i'm not sure i want to spend the rest of my life negotiating with crooks over pennies. Obviously i wont have the novelty of being foreign anymore, but i assume the jobs available are much more exciting and possibly more lucrative, im happy to work hard, but i cant be working on my performance while having to watch my back half the time. let me know your opinions please! thank you!
I’m young. And a competitive dancer. With a packed day to night schedule I decided I want to try and do acting. by dead-betayal • last post Jul 30th
Salut, Omg ok wow. I do a lot of things. Art,dance,music, you get the point. Recently I’ve been getting hella inspired by movies and shows. I’ve been digging deep into the actors and taking note of how they work certain expressions without coming across as trying hard. Only problem is I’m very young. Like middle school young. Since I’m doing dance and school plus art it’s a lot expense wise (part of why I’m trying to start a go fund me because we are 10000 dollars in dance debt and I might have to quit which I don’t want) I really really want to do acting. But because I’m in the gifted program (meaning I wake up at 6:00 a.m and have to travel 45 minutes to get to my school for zero bell and drive 45 minutes home and get home at 5:15 almost exactly just to go straight to dance and get home from dance at 1000 pm and have to shower eat and do schoolwork. Yes I’m sleep deprived) and it makes things even harder. I get free days on tuesdays, Sunday’s and sometimes Friday. Sometimes I’m dancing all week, sometimes I get just a day off. It sucks but with melatonin and five hour energy I get on with life. Is there any way that I could 1. Improve my acting abilities from home in my free time without paying money 2. Get gigs without having to leave my house. And 3. Make sure that I look decent. I really really really want to act. My school doesn’t do plays. I just really want to do it. My parents won’t take me seriously due to the money we lack but I really really want to do this
Any non-union voice actors from Toronto on this sub? by torontovoiceover • last post Jul 30th
This is a burner account because... Reddit haha. I work for an agency and am looking to possibly expand our non-union roster. Diversity, in any capacity, would be an asset. Whether that be POC, LGBTQ+ or someone able to speak other languages. Québécois French would be a big plus but frankly any other language is an asset. Open to any type of voice for really any category but most interested in commercial VO at the moment. Willing to speak to anyone though! Just seeing who's lurking in this group! Thanks.
How do I become a better actor when I have low empathy? by 247Existentialist • last post Jul 30th
Apologies in advance for the long read! It’s very hard for me to connect with the emotions of my character. It’s odd because I can typically understand where they’re coming from - both on the surface and sub-textual level - but that connection just isn’t there. It doesn’t matter if I’ve been through the exact same thing as my character, I always come off as flat when I perform it. For context’s sake, I’m 23 and haven’t received any acting training. All of my experience comes from school plays and community theatre. For the past year I’ve been heavily considering getting an MFA in acting, mainly so I can spend a dedicated amount of time to developing my craft. I’d also like to mention, while trying not to sound too dramatic or anything, that I’ve had a pretty rough life and have had to deal with some things that no teenager or young kid should. And because of these things, I think I’ve adopted an apathetic mentality and have formed a sort of “mental/emotional shell.” It feels as if I have a lot of walls that external stimuli has to break through before it can affect me emotionally. I have no idea if that makes sense, but maybe someone can understand what I’m saying. So I guess I’m just reaching out to see if anyone else on this sub can relate and can offer their thoughts and/or advice. I really enjoy acting, but I feel screwed since it feels like I don’t have the empathy and sympathy to become a truly believable actor. I want to get better, but am struggling as to how. Any and all thoughts, comments, and suggestions are welcome. Thanks, Reddit!
Crave: Roots of Evil by Steve Wollett • last post Jul 30th
An awesome project that combines horror and comedy in the style of Critters, Aliens, and Tremors. You can be a part of this project too. Check out our indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/crave-roots-of-evil#/
Seeking help for my husband! Any advice? by 10FightingMayors • last post Jul 30th
Hi all! So, my husband is a wonderful guy who basically dedicates his whole life to trying to make other people laugh. 80% of the time he does this using very impressive mimicry. He can almost FLAWLESSLY mimic a lot of Seth McFarlane characters; specifically Roger from American Dad, Peter, Stewie, and Brian from family guy, etc. He can do a ton of other voices whenever he tries, and from an outside perspective... he’s good. He’s really good. I’ve always inwardly thought that he’s genuinely good enough to make a career of it, but never really mentioned it because I figured if he had been interested that he would have looked into it himself. Well lately his job has been weighing on him - the morale at work is low because of very poor management, they’ve put off paying back-wages owed, etc. He talked about wanting a new career, and I just asked if he ever thought of voice acting. He lit up like a Christmas tree. He had apparently never even considered it, but the idea of doing something he enjoyed and getting paid for it made him ecstatic! Then he realized he’s in his 30s with two kids and a mortgage and no connections or experience in the industry, and kind of decided to just let it go, despite me encouraging him to at least look into it. So now, voice actors of reddit, I would REALLY appreciate any and all advice you may have for someone just starting out! We’re located in Ottawa, Canada. Thanks in advance!
any gay working actors in LA on here? by Ilikedogs1500 • last post Jul 30th
i'd really like to ask you some questions, privately, as to how you navigate this. whether or not you are openly out to people you work with, potential managers, potential friends in classes, etc. or if you just don't address it at all. also, privacy concerns with meeting other guys, hate to say it but grindr, etc. it's hard enough to meet guys in real life but adding this career path on top of it.. i feel like i basically can't trust anybody. message me, this is a throwaway account, I'd like to chat privately about this shit so I know the best way to handle myself in this industry out here without making stupid mistakes, losing out on potential roles because people have that* in their mind, or etc. tired of feeling like everything is stacked against me.
Help! Choosing a country... (EU markets) by throwawaynosejobxoxo • last post Jul 30th
I’m in my early 20s and I live in a very small Eastern European country. The entertainment industry in here is basically nonexistent. I managed to build my resume as much as possible given the country’s situation (3 guest star appearances on the only TV show that’s airing right now, a lead in a couple of student films, theatre and classical training) and am looking forward moving out to a different EU country where I’d actually have a shot at making a living (with acting). In here actors literally get paid less than cleaners. I speak my country’s main language, English (both standard BBC English accent and standard American accent), Greek, German, Italian fluently + Spanish and French, but not fluently. Given the fact that I learn languages very easily..(I’ve never learnt English apart from the specific accents I worked on with a dialect coach, I just kind of picked it up from movies/shows/music and etc. I also became fluent in Italian in 2 years and fluent in German in 3, which is relatively quickly given the fact that German has lots of hard grammar.) .. I was thinking about continuing to learn either Spanish or French because I could become fluent in one of them easily but I don’t know whether there’s a point. (knowing that I speak so many languages already and could move to other countries/markets) If you were able to move out to one of those countries (Greece/Germany/Italy or Spain/France but later), which one would you personally choose and why?