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How to know if I'm actually a good actor? Can I submit auditions for stuff online? by RandomUsernameeeee • last post Jun 26th
I've only done school plays but I don't know if I'm actually a good actor. Is there a website where you can tape yourself and submit auditions online or something? For feedback I guess. ​ Sorry if this was the stupidest question someone has asked.
Actors of London, what casting websites do you have the most success with? by Lukiniobro • last post Jun 26th
Just moved here and I'm raring to go! Thanks
Transitioning from stage to film by TheCalmPirateRoberts • last post Jun 25th
Hi there. I have been acting around my theater community for about 15 years now. I really would love to get more into film work, but I have no idea how to find auditions or casting calls. I cant afford backstage or actors access. I've done a small speaking role in an indie film and a commercial for united way. It was great, but it was all coincidental. I live in the midwest so chicago could be an option, but im more looking for indie work or student films at this point so i can learn more. Any advice on how to find out about auditions or what not would be really appreciated. Cheers!
Tell me about your survival jobs by MaverickEX • last post Jun 25th
Here’s my story: I have a middling career in medicine, and much like Ken Jeong, I’m over it, I’d like to act full time. The worst day on set has to be better than most days in a hospital, but it pays the bills. Unlike Ken Jeong, I’m not a doctor with a doctor wife so I don’t have tons of extra cash for a safety net. I’ve recently moved to a bigger market than I was in six months ago, but still a ‘small’ market compared to LA/NYC, even ATL. I have representation that regularly submits me for auditions that I find I often have to turn down because of conflicts with my job. I don’t have to tell you guys that representation doesn’t guarantee work, and auditions are only just that, so the idea of quitting a steady job that keeps me from being homeless is a hard sell, but I’ll never get anywhere as an actor if I don’t have the time to go out and act. SO: What do you working/semi-working actors do to make a living when you’re not on the boards/on-camera, and what would you say your time split looks like between acting work and work-work?
Groundlings vs UCB? by EffectivePineapple • last post Jun 25th
For film/TV acting which school would be the best? What are the greatest differences between the two schools? I'm currently leaning toward Groundlings due to the class availability. (I'm an 18-year-old aspiring actor and am planning to take these classes in tandem with Meisner training.)
Casting directors - is NPE really a thing? by CuspChaser111 • last post Jun 25th
Not sure if this is an urban legend but I was told casting has the code of NPE - basically if an actress comes in, kicks ass, does an excellent job with the material, the interpretation of the material, and then you still can't cast her. and you wind up casting the 'talking model' - does this break your heart? ​ is this more true than I'd like to believe? the first episode of Glow the CD in the bathroom says 'directors always tell me to bring in everyone but then they only want to cast the prettiest actresses' ​ yes in case you're wondering NPE means not pretty enough ​ Allison jones talks about this in an article. girls are hilarious and yet they don't get cast because they're not hot enough. but as we all know it's less likely for models to develop superb comic timing. ​ ugh...any stories about this? oddly enough the more I hear these stories the more it calms me down, because it makes me realize there's nothing I can do
Paying to have demo reel produced? Has anyone done this? by supernova2424 • last post Jun 25th
I'm in need of some advice. I've been having trouble getting auditions as many require a demo reel to even submit or to get noticed. I haven't done any projects which I would use to help pull a reel together. I need something that atleast shows how I am on camera and my acting range for auditions, casting directors, agents etc... One of my friends worked with a production company that produces demo reels for actors. They write scenes that you like - preferably ones you think would cater to your type/interest which I like. But I'm wondering if it's really worth investment. There are quite few companies that do this here in LA. Has anyone else done this and found it to be helpful? Or should I go the route of pulling together some self-tapes from auditions and such?
Whats going on?? by Amir Rahim • last post Jun 24th
Whats up with this new update? Its so damn confusing. I don't know how to set my points for IMDB view
Question about U.K. agents.. by serenavanderwoodsen_ • last post Jun 24th
If i have 13-14 theater (lead) credits, have a perfect British (central London) and American accent, have graduated from an acting high school (somewhere in Europe), starred in 2 movies as a lead and have some other skills (have done gymnastics and kickboxing for a long time + have gone through professional gun training), studied Method acting (intensive classes) in Lee Strasberg Institute and am classically trained in Athens, Greece - do i have any chance of getting a U.K. agent? I'm turning 18 next year (graduated earlier). I'm talking about the top-tier ones in agencies like Curtis Brown and etc.. i know that after Brexit it'd be tricky to find one but don't they all usually send out their actors to US-market auditions too? I don't know how hard getting a work visa for the UK would be if the UK leaves without a deal but it's easy for actors in British agencies to get O-1 visas for the US if they land a US role. None of my acting credits are from English projects though so i don't know whether anyone would want to "take me on". Eva Green managed to do it back in the day but England wasn't leaving the EU...
Stealth Books/Resources for Actor by gift4fiction • last post Jun 24th
There is an actors cannon that most of us know but I wondered if anyone had any favorite overlooked, under the radar or stealth resources they love. My top would be[The Emotional Thesaurus ](https://writershelpingwriters.net/the-emotion-thesaurus-a-writers-guide-to-character-expression/) which is a writer’s tool that breaks down common ways people exhibit, and writers describe, a huge list of emotions. Things that seem perfect but are outside of the “acting world” are especially cool. Anyone have any favorites?
Are there any common vocal warmups for older men playing very masculine, Shakespearean roles by willrjmarshall • last post Jun 24th
Hey guys, ​ Singer here ... I'm curious whether there are common vocal warmup routines used by male actors playing fairly old-fashioned, traditionally masculine roles? Think of something obvious like Ian Mckellen in Macbeth? ​ I'm studying the vocal techniques of several of my favourite singers (particularly Leonard Cohen and Nick Cave), and much of their technique seems based on storytelling and acting technique.Would love to know of any relevant resources, names of common techniques, etc. ​ Thanks! \-W
If you could travel as an actor...would you? I'm documenting how I create theatre...feedback? by TheeHaroldClurman • last post Jun 24th
How much should I focus on getting the accent right just for the first in-person audition? by runefar • last post Jun 23rd
So I am a newer active actor though I do have some good ammount of training in both acting and improv. I was recentily called for a inperson audition for the role of someone with the description of Nordic accent(swiss accent). As I am a half norwegian-american person(which I think may have impacted me being called after they say my name) who also speaks norwegian I do have some of the main lisps you would expect out of the a Nordic person such as on how th is pronounced and partly the flow off my speaking to some extent. However as a lot of what is given in the audition script appears to be more in american style I wanted to know some of your guys recomendation for the first auditionspecifically on how much more I should try and practice emphasizing a heavier nordic accent over the next week before the audition than I even have with my solo accent based on your guys experience?
For actors who use stage names, how has changing your name effected your career, if at all? by animeskinnyjeans • last post Jun 23rd
I‘ve been acting professionally for 20 years and have a pretty impressive resume with my name attached to those projects. At a meeting with a manager last week, all she wanted to talk about was my name and how it is not marketable for me. My name is Sean J Moran, I’m Puerto Rican and this manager said that it would serve me much more if I used an ethnic stage name such as Rodriguez, my mother’s maiden because of the direction the industry is moving to embrace diversity. And to be honest, I don’t really like my real name; it sounds like slush in my mouth, there are like 40 other Sean Moran’s in the industry (I’m the only Sean J Moran) and as a whole it doesn’t have that *HUHH* quality some name have, and yes I know those are bad actor thoughts. In the opposite argument, I don’t speak spanish and Sean Rodriguez feels so inauthentic to who I am. I’ve thought of some names like Sean Michael Jeffreys, Sean Rimes, Mark Jefferson, among others but I’m curious to hear what some actor who use or have used a stage name have to say about how it has effected their career and if it’s worth putting some thought into changing my name to give myself a better chance of being called into the room.
Is there an "Actors Access"-equivalent for actors in the Philippines? by thedazeddaisy • last post Jun 23rd
Need advice on next steps - London and acting in general by iamonlineagain • last post Jun 23rd
Hi everyone, I'll keep my background short and sweet: 24F, spent 2 fairly successful years in the corporate world, now after a series of events I realized that the only thing I ever want to do is acting. I don't even care about financial stability, or 'making it', whatever - acting is the one thing that got me out of my prolonged depression and made me feel complete. There's nothing else like it for me, and I have decided to make it my life's purpose to improve my skills as much as I can. So I have started planning my escape. I'm living in Europe now, in a country where I speak very little of the language. There aren't too many English acting classes near me, same with amateur filmmakers etc. I have been reading extensively on different techniques (Meisner, Strasberg, watching Uta Hagen) and taping myself doing monologues (visualizing a partner and trying to 'react' to them). My end game is London. It's close, and as a Canadian I could get a Tier 5 visa to live/work/study there for 2 years. I'd like to spend this year learning as much as I can while still in this small European city, saving money to support myself when I move to London (I will also have a remote translating job), and then take some part-time foundation course there so I can a) develop my skills and b) make connections. For those of you who've made it through this long, rambly post, here are some questions: \- How can I make the most of this year? For example, in the worst-case scenario where I don't find any classes in the area. I read about a lot of people starting out in community theatres etc, but that's not much of an option for me due to the language barrier. \- Is moving to London a wise idea? LA is definitely too far (and tricky) for me. I could also try Toronto (easier with my citizenship) but I honestly don't want to go back there for some time. \- What are the best drama / acting programs in London that would serve my purpose? Good teachers, but also decent network of actors/visiting teachers/etc that would allow me to meet the right people in the industry? What are some big names (that would also accept a relative nobody like me lol)? I would really appreciate any advice. You guys have been very helpful in my journey so far (lots of great posts on this sub). PS: Any English speaking actors in Budapest? PM me, maybe we can start our own club :)
Anyone practicing the Suzuki method in London? by RoyalMathematician • last post Jun 23rd
I'm looking for other actors in London interested in the Suzuki acting method - anyone out there?
Name Changing In The Industry by iputmytoeonmymouth • last post Jun 23rd
I wanna be an actress and as I’m Asian my full name is hard to read. So I was thinking of just using my nickname “Sofia” without my last name “Pham” so instead of “Sofia Pham” I just go by the name “Sofia”. I was told no one does that as actors but as singers you can. For example “Zendaya” she’s an actress but she also makes music so it’s ok for her to use only her first name without her last name. Is it possible to just use the first name without last name when you are an actor? Please no comment about keeping the last name. I just wanna if it’s possible if not why?
How many hours should I rehearse at home before I perform on stage ( play ) by Stephan-Wolfgang • last post Jun 22nd
Hi, I’m a 15 year old who has been acting for quite a while now and I totally love acting. But I want to know how long should an actor rehearse at home to prepare for their role. Some of my friends say they rehearse an hour , even 15 minutes, I don’t know how long I should rehearse for so Do you guys have any suggestions?. I usually rehearse for about an hour or two but I’m not sure if that’s enough
Is it possible to balance a relationship and still do acting? by yabadabbin • last post Jun 22nd
Seems every photographer/coach/ anyone in the field is always telling me to be single. Not sure if they’re trying to ruin me or giving me the truth. but I dont really believe you need to be single to be successful as an actor ?