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Becoming an actress by Danielkaaa  •  last post Jul 8th

Hello everyone. I though I would ask here, since I did not found much information by searching on Google. I wanted to become an actress since I was very young, I was attending various “Acting Camps” in my country where I had mostly main roles, but I would like acting to become my profession, because it is my passion. Unfortunately, I come from a very small country in Europe where to audition for a movie/TV Show is very difficult because we basically don’t have any auditions, they hire the same actors over and over to every TV Show/Movie. The same is with theatres... I’d love to audition (best would be video audition) but I don’t found much on the Internet. Also forgot to mention that I am just 17. Could anyone give me advice? What should I do? Thanks in advance.

LA Actors: Avoid the Church of Scientology classes by StruggleSeshFan  •  last post Jul 8th

So I live in Hollywood, and as an actor who has been slowly transitioning to behind the camera work, I've decided to start doing one on one acting coaching as both a way to help others with self-tapes and technique, make some side cash, and improve my directing skills. I've come to be disturbed to find that LOTS of acting classes on Eventbrite and Craigslist are hosted by the Church of Scientology. Please, please, PLEASE avoid these classes. Good coaches, consultants, and teachers want to help you get better at acting. They don't want you to join a predatory cult that uses it's lower ranking members for debt and slave labor. Scientology literally worships Tom Cruise as a Space God and believe that a galactic tyrant named Xenu, with the help of psychiatrists, implanted the souls of interplanetary demons called thetans into our bodies. Please avoid them for your mental, financial, and spiritual well-being. They use blackmail, extortion, and manipulation to keep people from leaving. Don't fall for their trap.

I never had an acting agent before today, and now I have two! by Ramoach  •  last post Jul 8th

Yo guys. Just wanted to celebrate the fact that I finally have representation! For about a year I've been looking for someone who might pick me up but it's proved difficult without professional film/tv credits. All i've done is student film and a short promo film for an organization, but I eventually harassed enough people to see my showreel. One of the agents is non-exclusive, and fortunately my primary agent agreed to work with him so I may have gotten pretty lucky. Whoop! If anyone here is looking for an agent, I found both of mine on twitter while browsing #castingcall I think it was. It's such a useful tool for an actor. Hope everyone's having a fun night/day. Cheers o/

I'd it normal for close friends not to come see you perform? by daymanmissedtheboat  •  last post Jul 8th

Not sure if this is the right sort of thing to discuss here, if not I am sorry. Here's my personal issue: I've never asked friends or even family to see any of my performances before (because of confidence and I didn't want to put them out). But now I have a large role in a performance that I'm really proud of and it's doing well. My closest friends seemed really interested and said they would come. But now none of them respond about it, I know that they aren't busy but they are making strange excuses. They aren't saying yes or no but just changing the subject. I've made it as easy for them as the can, it's very close by, I've sorted transport for them and got them the cheapest tickets possible £5 (which is way less than the normal price). I guess I'm just disappointed, I've tried to support everything they do, and I never ask for things and I've mention how much it would mean to me if they were there to support me. Maybe I'm over thinking it but it does hurt and I don't understand this. It would be great to hear other actors experiences with this sort of thing, I'd like to know if it's the norm. I don't have family near me, so my friends are my support system. My brain tells me I shouldn't expect people to do anything but my heart hurts. This might belong if r/relationships or something but I figured you guys would understand what it means to have your loved ones support you. Thanks

Article about a lack of passion for theatre and a passion for attention instead(?) by ChoralGuyForever  •  last post Jul 7th

I remember reading (not sure if it was here or r/theatre) an interview outline an acting teacher talking on a philosophy that not all actors have a passion for theatre. Some simply have a passion for attention, and for some that passion is strong enough to make a career out of it. As he described, the actor with a passion for attention is what leads to sloppy, selfish acting. Can anyone link me to this article? I cannot find it on either sub

do you have to act in school plays to become an actor? by fluerbell  •  last post Jul 7th

im totally new at this, but ive always wanted to become an actor; although ive never persued it. ive never been interested in auditioning for high school plays or going into drama class simply because im too shy in front of my classmates. id rather start elsewhere, like in local plays instead. i know its strongly suggested that you start in high school plays, but do you have to? is there a way to start outside of school without an agent yet?

A VA musical?? by BillRandom  •  last post Jul 7th

I just finished watching “What About Dick?” on Netflix. From the *very* Monty Python influenced mind of Eric Idles, you can safely assume this is comedy gold from start to finish. Here’s why it’s relevant to the VA community: It’s a pretty good look behind the curtain of how radio dramas were created right around the time TV’s came on the market. Multiple actors, a couple of them playing different roles, multiple scenes and songs (plus a band AND a SFX booth), and they had to knock it out in one take! For those not in the industry, is damn funny! For us, it’s a rare chance to see some greats in action, be entertained by them, as well as be able to learn so much. In short, this is a highly advisable show to watch.

Halo fan project seeking 4 voice actors. 3 male and 1 female. by Galactose_Intolerant  •  last post Jul 7th

Found out that i could get a referral (for an agent). Should i? by atanassova  •  last post Jul 7th

I basically had decided to move to the UK (i'm from Europe) given the fact that i almost have enough credits to get a top-tier agent but.. Brexit will happen. As of right now i don't have any time. I could get a mid-tier agent which ISN'T fatal at all, but i have found out that a friend of my mom's is represented by a top-tier UK agency and i could ask for a referral. I've always been "Mrs. Independent" and have always wanted to "earn" everything myself but i have no time and this is a huge opportunity for me. I just feel like i'm "cheating" and etc. given the fact that there are millions of talented actors with no representation at all who deserve it as much as i do. It feels very nepotism-ish (and it is). I'm only 18 so getting a mid-tier agent won't hurt me, i could work my way up because i have plenty of time. However, i know that most actors in my place would take the opportunity. What would you do?

New and Wanting to Learn by slycooper2  •  last post Jul 7th

Hello, all. ​ I'm new to acting in general, as I've only begun my journey a few months ago back in March by taking lessons as a voice actor. ​ However, as I've progressed, I've become fascinated and infatuated with the world of acting as a whole, not just with voice acting. I've watched a lot of videos on youtube about directing, acting, make up, etc. It's a passion that I had that I never knew about, and it's blossoming quickly. ​ I have been blessed enough to have been able to afford about two acting lessons, both of which taught me a great deal that I haven't known. I took an acting class in my freshman year of high school, but as with most high school-related things, it didn't last. ​ Anyway, sorry for getting off topic. I was wondering if anyone could give me just some general tips on acting. How to memorize lines, how to perfect a monologue, etc. I don't have much money right now to afford lessons, and am about to have surgery for a carpal tunnel problem on Wednesday, and will be off from my day job for about a month to recover. I need something to study that I'm passionate about during that time. I'm in my mid 20's, and am dying to get out there as soon as I recover to try and see what I can do. I'm not doing this for fame and fortune, I don't care about any of that nonsense. I just want to do something with my life that I'm passionate about, and that can help me pay the bills. I'm tired of sitting in an office all day. ​ I very much appreciate any and all tips/helpful pointers anyone could give me. Thank you, and God bless you all.

Tips for a director about to rehearse with actors? by JohnKneedep  •  last post Jul 6th

Hey. I'm making my first short film with quite a large budget (for a short) and will soon go into rehearsals with actors, something I've never done. While some have little experience, other actors are actually quite experienced, been co-stars on many known TV shows, etc. We're scheduled for 4 rehearsals, with the last two being off-script. I would appreciate any tips from your - actors' - perspective on the whole rehearsal process. What are your pet peeves during this process, if any, what makes you get better/understand the character/etc, what the director can do to benefit both you the actor and the scene? Thank you!

Can I get some suggestions on my next mic? by gthomascraig  •  last post Jul 6th

Would love for any help the sub may offer. Currently using the Audio Technica AT2020. I do about half of my work from my home studio and would like to do more from home. I'm thinking it's time to step up the mic quality. The AT2020 is a solid mic But it requires too much EQ tweaking to give it some clarity and brightness. Maybe it's just my ears but this mic is too muddy for my taste. Currently I scoop out some boomy stuff around 200-400 and boost around 5k. But it still doesn't quite have the clarity I'm looking for without becoming harsh. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm curious to hear a your opinions. ... could just be my voice that is the problem. Which I'm willing to accept and improve upon. I'd love for a few of the more experienced actors on this sub to have a listen to the audio sample here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZPjBUa-6WWBF6MWoZcOyxbFl3cJ5oJPd/view?usp=drivesdk and suggest a mic that might complement my voice. Especially for narration of audio books. For ad promos or similar projects, the AT2020 might still be the mic for me. My budget is $500 but I'd really like to spend less than that if I can get noticeably better results. Yes I'm aware this is all highly subjective. :) Some microphones I'm interested in: AKG C414 (used this mic in a studio recently and I liked the sound coming through the headphone monitor. Problem is I never heard the final audio so can't say for sure.) Rode NT1 (I like that it is good at blocking room noise, and it's not expensive, but is it better for my voice? I've used an NT2 for a gig in a studio and liked it but.. is there much of a difference in build quality between the NT1 and NT2/Nt2a? CADe100 (Never used this mic but I've heard the samples online and liked the tone) Open to other mics of course. Thank you. More samples if curious: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=16tJi9RGd-iQhJQYE-CzUOhREbb0D8s7p

Actors of London where would you recommend living? by Lukiniobro  •  last post Jul 6th

Where is most of the Film and TV industry in London?

This may sound like a strange request but... by Yarrpe  •  last post Jul 6th

I wanted to see if there are any actors with a good amount of experience who would be able to have a conversation with me. I just have so many questions and I need to find out a lot. Not just about the world of acting but if it’s right for me. It’s all just too much to just ask post by post and I would like to really go into some details. So if there is anyone out there who would be generous enough to lend me some of their time and just have a talk on some type of voice call I would really appreciate it.

the casting process is insane so give yourself some credit by bracake  •  last post Jul 6th

Full disclosure, I don't work in Hollywood at all. But I've got a relative who does and recently she had to cast a minor role in a movie and we ended up looking through the (30ish) audition clips together. And guys... we were rejecting them for the most innocent shit. I think there were only one or two auditions which we dismissed for poor acting. Everyone else was fine, but they were "too stereotypical", or "too boyish" or "too conventionally good-looking" - all stuff that is highly influential in deciding casting but ultimately not stuff that you the actor can control. Anyway it was kind of an insight into how maddening the life of an actor must be (to do all those auditions and not know why you didn't get the part) so I just wanted to let you know, a lot of this shit is out of your hands. The film people are looking for a very specific thing and you can be great and also just not that thing.

Archetypes for Actors: Carl Jung and The Core Four by Will-Kelly  •  last post Jul 6th