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Visibility for struggling actors by Aray__ • last post Aug 9th
I’m asking this as a struggling actor. I’m thinking about joining a modeling agency, talent agency, attending auditions, doing theater, and getting an on-set job. Is that too much to manage when I’m struggling? I want to be as visible as possible.
How much money did you have saved up before making the decision to pursue acting full-time? by ThatJazzyPenguin • last post Aug 9th
I understand that some, if not many, have full-time 9-5 jobs in addition to acting in classes, at night or on weekends. I was curious in how much did one save up in [emergency] funds before making a big move such as switching to a more flexible job for auditions, be a full-time actor, or make a move to a community with higher prospects such as NYC or LA.
Walton Goggins on WTF--great actor, gets into some acting nuts & bolts around 1:05:00 by thisisnotarealperson • last post Aug 9th
Seeking Actors for Script Reading for Rom-Com by William Garcia • last post Aug 8th
I'm seeking five actors to volunteer for a script reading this Saturday, August 10th from 9 am - 2 pm in West Hollywood, CA. There is no pay. The ages are from 25 to 70 years old. If you speak Spanish, it's a plus but not required. Please contact me for further information if you are interested in volunteering.
Expressive Body language or face by Thunderwow • last post Aug 8th
I'm not an actress, and did not know where to post this. I have an expressive face / Body language and it came to the point where I found bad people exploiting it to their benefit...how can I use it for my advantage, or make poker face. Do you know excercises like recording yourself, what to look, etc? Thank you.
What does it take to become a good actor for someone who is an absolute beginner? by Acid_In_My_Eyes • last post Aug 8th
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Aug 8 by AutoModerator • last post Aug 8th
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.
Is it possible to become an actor while being ugly ? by Hekseville • last post Aug 8th
It's a genuine question, I don't want to throw a pity party or people telling me that my looks are fine because they aren't (I've got bullied solely because of my looks when I was younger.) So as the title says, I would like to know if being unactractive could significantly impair my chances to " make it " because of things such as the " halo effect " The acting environment is tough and I don't want to lose my time in it if I'm severely disadvantaged off start. Thanks for reading, please don't mind the mistakes I'm not a native English speaker. Have a good day !
I’m in confusion. by mariartea_ • last post Aug 8th
Soooo I’ve wanted to become an actor for a couple of years now but (especially after my final exams for school/university) I get terrible anxiety and there’s this little voice in my head constantly telling me that I can’t do it and I’ll never be a good actor which leads me to question why do I even want this but at the same time I really love acting and the feeling it gives me to the point that I can’t imagine myself doing anything else. For me acting is the most beautiful job and can’t imagine my life without it. But it’s also VERY stressful. But I love it with all my heart. This isn’t really a question I just wanted to express how I feel and hopefully someone will share their experience/feelings. :) (Btw, English is not my mother tongue so please excuse any errors on my part)
Can you change your name/acting name? by VayloOfficial • last post Aug 8th
I think my name and surname aren't really rememberable or easy to say and if I become an actor many people would just look over me. Do you have any examples of actors who have done this or if it is possible?
Question: Is there a market for scary and demonic sounding voice actors? by Weidenauer • last post Aug 8th
Hello there, I'm interested in working as a voice actor. Naturally, I'm wondering if there's a niche in the market I can specialize and excell in. I figured this would be providing a voice for monsters, zombies, dragons, demons and stuff like that. I'm a metal singer and I can make all kinds of crazy and scary sounds with my voice. I thought that I could work on the video game or horror movie industry. Someone has to make these sounds, right? But i couldn't find anything on the internet about that. Do any of you have an idea whether that's an actual niche that I could work in or are these 'roles' occupied by vocal effects or sound effect libraries?
I hate working in musicals but they're so much fun? by StrobeRogers • last post Aug 8th
Hello, I was prepping a song for my first musical audition (yay!), when I realized I may be too much of an non MT actor to really understand how everything is supposed to be normal. They just burst into song? Ook. Yet.. They're so much fun to do. If you can suspend belief, it will be so much fun to perform,despite all the stress. Is this everyone who has been in MT, or just me? Thanks
might be a stupid question by josephlemus_ • last post Aug 8th
do you have to go to college to be an actor?
How do you feel about 2% of all acting roles are characters with disabilities but 95% of these 2% roles are played by actors without a disability? by girlonthespectrum • last post Aug 8th
Getting an Agent While in College? by Regret68 • last post Aug 8th
Hi! I’m going to try to make this brief. Before college, I wanted to be a neurosurgeon. After I got into a great school, I decided I wanted to go into the film industry. This school isn’t that good for that field, but I do love the school and I want to get my degree from the school. After a year of discovering and trying new things, I know I want to do anything in my power to become an actor. In fact, at this point I would rather not pursue school and just act, which I know isn’t entirely feasible. My original plan was to wait until after college to move to LA and to get an agent then. But I’m ready now. I can’t wait. This is what I’m supposed to be doing. I would love to take a year off to take some roles if I can get them, then finish my degree or not depending on how my career is going. Should I submit to agencies, then? Would they be OK with a college student with some experience? And would they be okay with me pursuing my studies while auditioning for roles? (self tapes but I could also fly to audition for bigger roles, I don’t mind jeopardizing my grades a little) I know this will be my career. Man, I know everyone tells you these things but it just feels so right. And I don’t think I could be content doing student films and theater. How can I start my professional career now? Thank you so much!
I was used in a scene with a high profile actor. Now what? by 86Rocked • last post Aug 7th
Hello, Last Thursday, through a casting agency, I was invited with a host of other paid extras (around 30-40 people total) to be in the background of a popular Netflix series being filmed in my city. While on the set, I was selected to play in an important scene with a high profile actor, and another actor who is not as high profile. We were the three main people featured in the scene. It was a non-speaking role, but afterward, both the high profile actor and the director gave me kind words and said I did a good job. (In spite of that, I'm sure they don't know my name or anything like that.) My question is, could this be considered getting "my foot in the door" in some small way? There is a chance they will be inviting all of us back 2 or 3 days next week for more filming, and I'm curious if there is any way I could or should follow up on that to perhaps increase my status. Of course, I want to do this without coming across as a nuisance or too eager. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks
how exactly do i get in to acting? by yeah-ok-retard • last post Aug 7th
I’m currently a teen right now (15) and after having an amazing experience as a movie extra, it’s made me want to become an actual principal actor myself. I’m sort of confused on how to begin my journey as an actor. I know i already know about headshots so i’m good in that part. I know i’m gonna need an agent but i’ve heard that most agents require experience before they accept you. Do you normally have to audition for agencies or how does this work? I’m planning on doing drama and video production in school this year to improve and build my acting skills. I might take acting lessons outside of school later on but i want to make sure this is definitely what i want to do first. Also, when would be a good time to start going for auditions assuming either i get an agent or just go to open ones? should i wait till i have the year of practice from my school classes or should i just say “fuck it” and go anyways even if i think i suck just for the experience?
LA Haunted Hayride Audition Advice? by ActorActingInLA • last post Aug 7th
I have an audition for the LA Haunted Hayride attraction next week to be a scare actor, and I'm curious if anyone here have gone to these auditions before OR were part of the LA Haunted Hayride? I have no idea what to expect both at the auditions and/or working for LA Haunted Hayrides as a scare actor. People who have done it before, did you enjoy it? Is it a good company to work for? What are the auditions like? I'm a Film and TV actor, so this is completely new to me. I'm looking to make some extra money this fall, so if I'm being honest, thats my main reason for auditioning. Thanks!
Massachusetts actors/creators by chRONic21x • last post Aug 7th
Hey all Anyone from Mass. looking to get into some acting and filmmaking but not really sure where to start. Any advice is welcome.
What to do when you hit an “actors block”? by FunneyBonez • last post Aug 7th
Similar to a writers block. When you guys study a scene and understand it, and get it, but empathizing with it is a challenge, how do you work that? I feel like I’m pushing a wall to no avail.