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Good Plays to Start off with and what to look for as a beginner actor. by Khoula • last post Jun 15th
Hello! Just a little background information. I'm currently a 17 year old male that just finished their junior year of about to high school. I'm trying to get a little more informed about plays and acting culture I guess in general. I've been in a few plays such as Chicago and Chorus-line, but kind of mindlessly read through scripts without fully paying attention to the intention and all that stuff behind specific characters which may have hindered me as a performer. What are some good plays to start off with? And when reading these plays should I consciously focus on all of the characters intentions/objectives at the same time in a scene or do I only pay attention to one and then go back and re-read the scene? Any advice would be greatly appreciative! Let me know if I need to elaborate on anything.
I am a Theatre Actor in school and the only Advice I Ever Get Given Is About Physical Theater by warlock_of_endor • last post Jun 15th
Always told to, "Have a stage presence" or "make creative choices" when I do monologues, how can I do this is my monologue has no real physical movement more like storytelling then proper monologue stuff. How can I do this, how can I have a greater stage presence?
One of my favorite voice actors in her first game! Check it out by Its_Not_Bloodborne • last post Jun 15th
[PAID WORK] Voice actors needed to record articles by listle_io • last post Jun 15th
Hi! Looking for voice actors to record articles from the web (provided by us). Both females and males, must be native English speakers, British speakers preferred. Would need a good mic and sample. Thanks!
Types. by Selftapejunkie • last post Jun 15th
Starting out, and especially since I came from the theatre world, I thought I could play any role. My headshots were good but muddy because I didn’t hone in on a market beforehand. I started listening to a lot of podcasts and watching a ton of actor interviews on YouTube, got some great advice from working friends, and finally realized what my true “type” was and it immediately gave my career a 180. Yes, I would love to play the lead type roles like the Bruce Willis’, Keanu, Etc....but who I am RIGHT NOW is not that type. That doesn’t mean those roles are out of the question for my entire career. But right now, I’m not gonna get those, and the importance of cornering a market to get your foot in the door has taken extreme precedence for me. My best examples off the top of my head are: Chris Pratt, Chris Evans, Cranston, Steve Carell. All guys that started as the goofy, clowning, straight edge type roles but evolved to leading men with A. More experience B. Perspective with Age and C. They built trust with casting, their agents, industry professionals. To where these people now feel comfortable pushing them into meatier more dramatic/tragic roles and being the anchors for these 8,9 figure investments that companies are making. More of a freeform comment, not asking a question or offering advice. But I will finish with this: FIGURE OUT YOUR F*ING TYPE BEFORE YOU SPEND MONEY ON HEADSHOTS. A mistyped headshot will keep you at the lower echelon of acting.
Actors by kokmaradona • last post Jun 14th
What a difficult act ? Funny or action or tragedy .
I have started a new subreddit focused solely on background actors (bactors), r/bactors by fussyparents • last post Jun 14th
# Hello, # After some deliberation, I have decided to start a subreddit focused specifically on the issues and needs of background actors/extras (and stand-ins), r/bactors. # The r/acting subreddit, as stated in the mission statement, is a space meant for those who are "interested in the art of Acting"; thus, this subreddit focuses on topics such as the best acting classes, method acting, and critiquing demo reels. # The issues of background actors/acting can sometimes be very different from the issues facing professional actors. Professional actors, for one, may have a greater interest in perfecting the craft of acting (accents, mannerisms) while background actors range from up-and-coming actors trying to get SAG membership to people who do background cause they find it fun or are in between jobs (for example, some casting agencies recruited heavily to Federal employees during the shutdown earlier this year). Actors may be more concerned about how to do well in an audition while background may be more concerned about how to function on set, what documents they need to get paid, etc... # Thus, I feel that it is useful to have a specific subreddit dedicated solely to the issues surrounding background actors. I feel that it is great complement to r/acting for those who are starting in background and hope to become true professional actors. ​ # Please help to support this subreddit by spreading its news to anyone that you know who is interested in background acting or may be interested. Please also share the subreddit on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and all other posts using the hashtag #bactors. And of course, please join the subreddit yourself and feel free to post things to help out the bactor community. # Thank you! # Again, the subreddit is r/bactors .
What are the unique challenges that you're currently facing as an actor? by Learnov • last post Jun 14th
Hi, everyone! I'm in the process of interviewing several actors for a personal project, and I'm interested in some feedback about the specific challenges that you're experiencing as an actor? Specifically, I'm interested in challenges you're currently facing related to the following: * Auditioning (confidence, preparation, performance anxiety, etc.) * The craft of acting (lack of consistent training, not breaking past plateaus, on-camera acting, etc.) * The business of acting (networking, getting agents to notice you, marketing yourself, etc.) * Overall motivation (the ups and downs of being a working actor) * Gaining new skills to add to your resume (accents, foreign languages, etc.) * Budgeting and Paying for acting-related expenses (headshots, classes, casting website memberships) * Balancing your day job with your acting (time management, prioritization) * Anything else you can think of Any and all input on this is greatly appreciated, and I'll be on the lookout for your responses. ​ Thanks in advance for your participation!
WORST Performances by Professional Voice Actors! by BelievergreenMonster • last post Jun 14th
[https://youtu.be/wZpt7MNA\_yg](https://youtu.be/wZpt7MNA_yg) In this scene from Resonance of Fate [Nolan North](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0636046/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3), [Scott Menville](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0579914/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t1) , and [Jessica DiCicco](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0223740/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t5) give HORRIBLE performances. Anyone else know any good cringe from high profile VAs?
Some voice actor interactions by EchoFiveWhi5key • last post Jun 14th
This weekend I attended AnimeNext in Atlantic City and was able to meet Max Mittelman and Josh Grelle (notable roles include: Max -Saitama of One Punch Man, Josh - Yuri of Yuri on Ice)! They are just such nice people and I had the pleasure of being able to interact with the. At their respective panels and gain some good VO advice from each of them. I got excited when I'd told them "one day I will work you professionally!" As sort of a goal for myself, and each of them showed genuine enthusiasm so that was neat. Max even told me to hit him up privately for advice and he actually responded! Does anyone else have a story to tell about when they interacted with a pro voice actor?
Actors of Reddit by noitaNitsarcorpeht • last post Jun 14th
How would/did you feel when a director’s cameraman whips out a phone to film?
For those who read, what's the difference between an Actor Prepares and An Actor's Work. by Khoula • last post Jun 14th
So just to clarify is the Book an Actor's Work a translation of all three An Actor Prepares, Building a Character, and Creating a Role? If it is is it better to read all three separately or just read an Actor's work. Any info would be super helpful. P.S: This is coming from a high school student participating in Theater who is trying to get the more basics of acting technique such as objectives, intent, etc. I want information about the technique, but I also want practical tips to help in my acting.
How do I stop being an asshole? by dragonsbhere • last post Jun 13th
I just want to go to a damn play and ENJOY IT. Yet my brain automatically starts judging and criticizing every little detail and making mental notes of what not to do or what could have been done better and how that monologue could have been said differently with this tactic instead of that one and how that costume's tiny little detail doesn't go or is sticking out like one time I saw a show and a character was wearing black heels with her wedding dress and another time a character who was supposed to be from the 1800s had drawstrings sticking out from his pants and the SOUND ugh how the sound does or does not complement the scene and whether or not the sound fades are driving me crazy and how the lighting here and there could have used more of this and less of that and one time this actress put her "cigarette" down and picked up another one without visibly putting the first one out and I couldn't stop thinking about it instead of LISTENING TO THE REST OF THE PLAY and FAKSJDGHAJKCFAH I just want to WATCH a show, and take it in, and ENJOY it, and NOT think about all of ANYTHING. Re-reading this post makes me sound even more like a pretentious asshole and I promise I am not and I truly do wish to turn my brain off and not do this because it takes me so out of the performance when I am focused on every "flaw" which is my OPINION anyway and you know what WHO CARES if the end product delivers that she didn't smush her cigarette so WHAT. I don't want to be listening not to the words and what's being said, but HOW they are being said and how it could be performed better, I just want to take it in as is. After I leave a play, I just feel so depleted and exhausted and like I never again want anything to do with theater or the like. Most of that negative feeling is just disappointment at myself that I didn't even get to experience the play fully because I couldn't stop criticizing it instead for no reason. How do I break this habit and turn off a trained eye? How do I enjoy a performance again without bringing work into it? I'm sorry for the rant guys I just got back from a play and the frustration is still fresh in my mind. Thank you for listening
Los Angeles Coaching/Classes by Josh_Juice_Jones • last post Jun 13th
Hi folks, I'm trying to get up and running as a voice actor and I'm located in Los Angeles, there are a staggering amount of options for coaching/classes around here, so I figured I would ask if anybody had some recommendations to supplement my research into the topic. Any suggestions help! Thanks
The future of auditions and the move towards self tapes by _hiroprotoganist • last post Jun 13th
Hi everyone. I just wanted to get your viewpoints /opinions on where you think auditions will be heading in the future. For example, how do we think the audition process will shift 5-10 years from now? With more and more of the industry doing self tapes, do you think self tapes would make it possible for actors from any market to audition for roles? How do you think that effects where actors live and work from? Etc. For example, would it eventually be possible for an actor in Kansas to audition for roles in Atlanta/LA/NYC if they has representation? Just wanted to get your thoughts on where you think the industry is heading towards. I just thought it would be an interesting topic!
Young actor in dallas lost! by kylej04 • last post Jun 13th
Hello! So I'm a young actor and I'm trying to find auditions in my area (dallas, tx). But am finding it very difficult to find any work! I've thought about signing up for backstage, but the cost really scares me especially if I can't get any work out of it. Any advice?
received letter from EDD wanting information- LA Actor- do I respond? by birdy50 • last post Jun 13th
Has anyone received a letter from the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD)? I received one today though I've never applied for unemployment, saying they received information that I've provided services for my commercial agency. Within 5 days time, they are requiring me to send them details of dates worked, services performed, how I was paid, etc. As I am not an employee of the agency, just an actor, and have never filed for unemployment, I am confused as to why I am receiving this request for information, and am unsure whether or not this information should be asked of me. Any insight on this? Since the City of LA Finance Office has already been corrupt in their dealings with me, I am concerned about this letter requesting a response within 5 days.
One of the greatest character actors of our generation - Vincent D'Onofrio! by MikeTheActorMan • last post Jun 13th
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Post - Jun 13 by AutoModerator • last post Jun 13th
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. 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.