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struggling to connect to the circumstance in my scene… by daisyshea • last post Mar 16th
Okay so basically i need some advice. I’m doing a scene from a play called When we were young and unafraid by Sarah Treem. I’m playing a character called Mary Anne and i’m a runaway. The start of my scene calls for me to be crying and cleaning an oven. Even though I feel like I know the character and the circumstances I cannot seem to get to the tears. I’ve been trying to not focus on the outcome and live in the feelings and the moment but I can never get the desired results when I perform the scene in front of my class. I’ve been working on this scene for months and it’s starting to get embarrassing and making me feel like a bad actor. I also don’t want to keep letting my scène partner down. Help me please!!!
What meditation style is best for actors? by Abstract_Corduroy74 • last post Mar 16th
Which type of meditation is best for actors? I need to find the best kind of meditation that works. I need to strengthen my concentration (because I have ADD) so I can focus more in the moment and on stage, have a more relaxed and in-tune body (because tension is an actors enemy), and not be so judgmental and critical of myself when things don’t go the way I wish or hoped they would in rehearsal or scene. Which type of meditation sounds like it would fit me and solve these issues?
Fame street by _Noire_111 • last post Mar 16th
Hello, I'm an aspiring actor with little experience and have come across the site fame street Of course because of where I am in the world options for acting as a career are low but from what I can see this seems like good option. I just want to know if anyone on this has tried it before and if it's worth the per monthly fee as I'm a college student that needs to pay for my commute, food and among other living expenses. Any thoughts?
Scam? by trublues4444 • last post Mar 16th
Gray Model and Talent Or Five Star Talent and Productions Company states: "Once a month, we hold our New Faces Meetings via Google Hangouts. Our new meeting is this Friday within our free community of information for actors and models." It’s not registered with SAG. Website seems janky. Seems like a “model/actor lessons pretending to be an agency” agency. Any sleuths know anything?
Has anyone had this problem with Scenebot? by HollowSpots • last post Mar 16th
Hey there! I'm an aspiring young actress in New Zealand, who has never tried out for acting classes or community plays simply due to the fear of not being good enough. This year I'd really love to start trying to get into more projects, and so I'm starting off with looking around at scenebot. (Not for opportunities, but to learn a few things) My only error with scenebot is that no matter what location I put down, it reads as invalid and I can not continue. Does anyone know how to fix this? I'd really love to access more content but I can only do that by completing my profile. Thank you! I guess this doubles as an introduction!
Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback by AutoModerator • last post Mar 16th
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.
Can I ask my agent to advocate for me to get a callback or a role I am very passionate about? by BestTipGiver • last post Mar 16th
I recently saw a TikTok where an actor was talking about how they talked to their agent about an audition they had not gotten a callback for that they knew they did great in, and really strongly felt like they would be perfect for a role and so they told their agent that, and she got a callback the next day. Is doing this normal or even accepted? I had no idea you could even do that. Is this like considered advocating for yourself or is it like an unspoken thing not to do?
Acting Coaching by Late_Remove2615 • last post Mar 16th
Anyone interested in some theatre acting coaching? (Not film and TV) I’ve been in theatre for about five years now and I’ve worked with many professional acting coaches over the years. I enjoy teaching and providing feedback for individuals working on audition monologues, or even just school drama assessments. If you have a video of a monologue or short performance which you’d like reviewed, for $20 per video, I’ll provide in depth feedback relating to character creation, line reading, body movement etc. I’d love to help out some aspiring actors. Please let me know if you’re interested. I look forward to working with you. - ave
Acting classes or University courses? by Pizza-beer-weed • last post Mar 16th
I’m located in Toronto. I was thinking about taking an acting course at university. I’ve searched up a few universities in the city and most courses are 2-4 years. I also got suggestions to do acting classes like The Pro Actors Lab. One of my main question is will university give me better credibility to get hired by an agent? I currently have no experience, I’ve been doing background work for a year and managed to get a acting credit on a movie I did, which got me a Actra membership. I would like to get an principle agent but have no acting experience and can’t really do non-union student films due to already being in Actra. What’s your advice?
About acting school by baptistefth • last post Mar 15th
Hello everyone, I'm 26M and french, I've been passionate about being an actor since I'm 12 or so, but I didn't follow this path and now I'm starting to regret it. I didn't want to go to an actor school in France because for the most part they are scam (6000€ per year and class of 50 students with really few stage play). I am now an emmbedded system engineer and I've been recently more and more thinking about quiting to pursue acting professionally. I currently live in France but I've been thinking about moving to New-York, so I'm hoping some of you might now more about it and could help me a little. How much does it cost to go to an acting school in New York ? Is it possible for a french to pursue an acting career in the US ? Or even attend acting classes ? Can i be accepted in an acting school with zero acting experience ?
I can't be friends with actors...can y'all relate? by RoseParamount • last post Mar 15th
I can't be friends with them and I cannot date them. As an actor myself, I find that a majority (of course not all) of them are self centered in a way unique to this field. Talking about your projects and being confident in your work is one thing, everybody does that...but thinking you are above everybody else, bragging about yourself, not caring about the lives of others.... I just can't.
Something I’ve noticed in acting classes by RedChuck98 • last post Mar 15th
I've been attending an acting class where students talk about what they're going through in their personal lives and apply it to the scene. Sometimes, the students reveal some awful things, and the teacher encourages them to use it in the scene, but that's about it. The instructor doesn't check in on how it's affecting the particular student. Is this a normal thing that happens during acting classes? I know there's not a lot the instructors can do besides consoling them for the rest of the class. But then, why encourage them to reveal personal stuff out in the open? EDIT: This is a professional acting workshop for adult actors who want/need help with their craft.
Does anybody know where I can find some live voice actor mentorship? *IMPORTANT THAT IT ISN'T A PAID OR UNPAID PRERECORED VIDEO* by GhostManPRO • last post Mar 15th
I don't mean to be the millionth person online crowing about "help me help me" with voice acting, so I'll be as concise as I can. I already have a huge slew of amazing resources to learn how to do it, both text and video. But I have a learning disability, It causes me to find teaching myself new and complicated skills completely by myself very difficult to impossible. I'm willing to pay, but all I need is a little help, a little direction from a live person in real time. Just a smidge of sustained feedback or pointers from a real person would make a world of difference for what I am trying to accomplish. It seems every single paid or free online resources is always pre-recorded or just text, leaving people like myself feeling lost with getting started, I feel once I get off the ground and learn what exact directions to go to become an artist I will be fine on my own. (Just in case your wondering, I'm not walking around with some illusion that I'll become a world class voice actor overnight, I just want some help getting going, as far as I'm concerned for right now It's a hobby I'm exploring, but really want to get somewhere with.)
Advice for your younger self by Complete_Bed • last post Mar 15th
Veteran actors: if you could give your younger self advice that you've learned through your experience as an actor, what would it be?
Higher Tier Manager & Lower Tier Agent by NotYourAverageHippo • last post Mar 15th
So I have a lower tier manager and agent right now. Hopefully this year I book more credits so I can submit for bigger rep at the end of the year. I'm hoping to switch managers but keep the agent. I've booked two TV credits, one of which is recurring (costar 3eps). I also have three big budget scale sag feature films I've done, one of which was opposite a two time Oscar winning actress and another the younger sibling of the main protagonist and an important plot point in the movie. I've been getting a lot more pins and avail checks this year and my manager is more of a "throw spaghetti at the wall" type manager. The agent is getting me bigger stuff to read for. I feel like I could really benefit from someone who has stronger connections and could pitch me. I have no guest star credits. However, though I am a common type, I can also play characters using special skills which has helped me carve out another niche and made me valuable to my reps. I know this would be a huge selling point for me. Also my reel is quite diverse in types of characters I've played but they are often short scenes. For those who have a lower tier agent but higher Tier Manager, or vice versa, has this been helpful for you to level up? TL;DR Can I level up keeping one lower rep but switching the other to a higher level rep? What has your experience been?
Best acting tips? by batdude_2 • last post Mar 15th
Hey guys! Im a 19 year old beginner actor and was just curious to know what the best acting tips youve ever received from anyone were?
Balding at 19 by Movie-Connoisseur • last post Mar 15th
Hi everyone. I’m an actor who has been working really hard at my craft for over a year, hit the point where all my coaches suggest that I get representation. One issue I have is my hair is receding hard. I currently have thicker, curly hair behind the hairline but it’s noticeable when I have it angled poorly or if it’s windy. I wear my hair similar to hunter doohan in wednesday so it’s not noticeable for the most part. I’m planning to take meds whenever I can but I’m having issues with my medical professional. Honestly it’s ruined my confidence, especially by the idea that I won’t be able to act my age (my range is 16-22). The concept that I won’t be able to play my age at all or attempt any of my dream roles depresses me deeply. I also do BG work and I won’t be able to do most of my regular jobs cuz I won’t look like a high schooler anymore. I already paid for headshots in a month and I’m deciding whether I want to attempt to keep my hair or just buzz it. They’re expensive so I need to stick with my choice for awhile. I’m sorta rambling at this point and would really appreciate any input. This whole situation really has negatively affected me. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you!
Is it me or coincidence? by mynameisslimshady21 • last post Mar 15th
I’m trying to pursue a career in acting, however I feel constantly let down. I did a commercial for an international company where I was the main actress and model, but it did not get released. I came runner up in a pageant and I had the media reach out to me to do a press release in January and now it’s March. The press release was meant to be issued today but I got told there was miscommunication and it will be released next week. It seems like everything I do is not being issued or released. Is it me or is it just coincidence? It’s really putting me off pursing this industry because I feel let down.
I need advice on replicating this clicking sound this haunt actor does for a character I’m voicing. I figured this was the best place to ask for advice. by ghouliasgraveyard • last post Mar 15th
"upload selftape to our database" wth am I supposed to say in that self tape? by CookieCookingCurry • last post Mar 15th
Is this even necessary? I am a teenager who is trying to build an acting career. I have done theatre for a long time, and have individual classes too. Where I live there are very few casting agencies, and they don't need actors that often. This one agency has an option where you can submit a video of you introducing yourself to them, and you will automatically be part of all of their casting calls. What am I supposed to say in that video, or is it even necessary? I could just always be looking for auditions online, and not upload a video.