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Any ideas for loans for Esper studio? by westrideforward • last post Apr 18th
I am looking for a loan that would be able to have terms and conditions that allow for me to pay a 2 year acting conservatory/non-accredited school in NYC and then start making payments within 6-12 months of completion. I dont think financial aid is available for this type of request since it is not an accredited university but a specialty school like a trade school. Other than personal loans are there any you could recommend? My credit score as of today was 758 and I have about 40K USD in student loans right now in good standing through the government for my first degree. I am hoping to secure about 35-45K that will allow for both school, sub-lease, and part-time work for extra funding. I was thinking of registering my personal name as a business since I am a SAG-AFTRA actor but did not know if this is something that would work for qualifying for a business loan if necessary? (Just was trying to think of an out-the-box type of way). Thank you.
Casting/ Headshot Scam NYC? by kkiesling • last post Apr 18th
I would appreciate everyones feedback, as I am on the fence of the legitimacy of this experience. Usually, if things seem to good to be true, they are, right? Especially in New York. Responded to an add on craigslist (first red flag) for a casting call, got a response back asking me to confirm that I will attend an audition screening. There was one other actor when I arrived, the audition was held in a studio rental building in Midtown. The casting director asked me if I was union, how I got the audition ( agent, site, etc?) and then asked me about myself, before asking me to improvise a scene. He gave me some criticism but said that overall I was organic, and that he had a role in mind and did I have a headshot for him to submit- I said no, and he said he may be able to bypass that with his boss and he wrote my name down with my number- however, he declined to take my email to send me the script, insisting he prefers to call. So I hear back today and he says "OK i can give you the script for this character, but do you have headshots? No...ok hold on, let me see my deadline...ok my deadline is tonight, I really need a headshot- let me see if I can get you a session with this casting photographer. Ok can you meet me at her studio at 3pm to take headshots and I will give you the script?" I pressed for more details about the production company, the film, and the shooting schedule- all of which he couldnt really answer, except to say that it was in preproduction and that he worked for Background 9 casting- which only exists on facebook. Thoughts please? I'm almost entirely certain this is a headshot scam.
Passion to Act by Bubblewub • last post Apr 18th
I want to be an actress. And before you go "it isnt all about fame and money" no im not talking about that. I have a passion to become an actress and if I grew up knowing i could have a voice to do what i want and not be forced to do something else, i would have started acting then. Anyone got good advice?
Question from a starting actor by BigZig108 • last post Apr 18th
Hi, I'm a senior in highschool about to graduate. I've been getting offers for managers and Acting agencies and what-not. But my question is how do I know which one is right for me or which ones are even legit because i dont want to be scammed out of my money. And a second question is how do i get my name out there in the world of theatre and recognizable with directors.
Submitting to commercial agents? by RaymondStereo • last post Apr 18th
Hey everyone. I'm an unrepped actor in Los Angeles. I've been working pretty consistently the last year booking small commercial work, including two national print ads. I'm looking to get representation to start getting better opportunities. I'm just finding it a bit overwhelming. How did you get your commercial agent? The agencies that have an open submission policy, should I send them all of my headshots or just my commercial one? I don't have any real acting work on my resume outside of commercial stuff, but I have done UCB improv through 301, have ten plus years of professional stand up and hosting experience, and have taken the Killian's commercial workshop class. I guess I'm just asking for any advice you have on the matter. How did you go about getting your rep, and are there anything you know now that you wish you knew when you were first starting? Thank you.
MOONBASE THETA OUT SEASON 2 CASTING CALL – Deadline April 30, 2019 by deejsylvis • last post Apr 18th
[Moonbase Theta, Out](https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/) is a serial sci-fi podcast drama that has just finished our first season. Scripts for S2 are starting to come together, and we’re adding new voices to our cast! The show is expanding from single-voice monologues to a combination of monologues from different voices in the crew in each episode. Main Roles listed below would be in at least four of the ten S2 episodes. ​ **PAY:** Main Roles below will be paid – right now at $20 (CAD, perhaps US if we can afford it) per episode. ​ **DIVERSITY NOTE:** You’ll note that the roles listed below are fairly specific when it comes to character ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, etc. **While there is some room to make changes, it would not be to erase a marginalized group. Please DO submit if you think your identity is compatible – we would consider other ethnicities, casting another queer person as a pan character, etc.** We just won’t cast a white person in a role originally written as non-white, a cis actor to play trans, a straight actor to play a queer character. ​ **MAIN ROLES** ALEXANDRE BRAGADO-FISCHER (Late 30s Brazilian \[non-white\] cis man; bisexual; he/they pronouns) MICHELL L’ANGLOIS (Late 20s French-Norwegian trans man; pansexual; he/him pronouns) NESSA CHEONG (Late 30s Chinese / East Asian cis woman; aromantic pansexual; she/her pronouns) ASHWINI RAY (Early 40s Indian / South Asian nonbinary \[genderfluid\] person; omnisexual / polyamorous; ze/zir pronouns) ​ [https://monkeymanproductions.com/2019/04/moonbase-theta-out-s2-casting-call/](https://monkeymanproductions.com/2019/04/moonbase-theta-out-s2-casting-call/) \- full information, lines, and audition instructions at the link!
Why do people say theatre and film acting is different? by isohendrix • last post Apr 18th
I get the basics of why. The audience is at farther distance on stage.. cool... But after seeing clips of Benedict Cumberbatch,Viola Davis, kit hangton, Meryl streep and Cate blanchett on stage... idk if I see a difference. I am not referring to the obvious technicals, such as how actors in film usually act on empty space, while film has intricate sets. I also am not referring to things like how a stage actor acts towards the audience, while in film camera follows you more to an extent (still need to cheat). I wanna focus mainly in why the acting is so different? I saw both fences, broadway and film version. To me, Viola has the same energy, difference is we have close ups and she can't let her hands cover her face in the shot. She is still projecting and she is still just as emotionally high. Can we discuss? I never felt viola davis had an overthetop performance in stage version. I felt like allshe did was adjust very small things, such as not letting her arms get in the shot. Again I dont want to focus toomuch on these technicals, since I am trying to figure where this idea of less is more rule for film vs stage.
What helps you stay confident? by C70A02 • last post Apr 17th
Hi all! I'm a bit new here and the acting scene in general. For some backstory, I've always been interested in performing/actingbut never had the confidence to pursue it. Self esteem sucked as a kid so the idea was brushed off, convinced that acting wasn't meant for someone like me. Didn't think much of it. I was so blasé about myself, it never occured to me how much of a problem it was. Didn't care about myself or what I wanted, just went with the flow. My interests always revolved around mediums like film, tv, comics, and etc. all of which involve a specific focus in story telling. I pursued my degree in art and visual development with the intent of working somewhere in the entertainment industry. After graduating, I felt so fired up about acting the latent interest just seemed to explode in my face. I'm still overwhelmed by it at times but I think most people call it hunger. I feel like I'm back on square one with a vague map in one hand and an equally vague to do list on the other. Lots of physical insecurities came to light, looking at a mirror only reminded me of all the time I wasted not taking care of myself. I'm not conventionally attractive by societal standards and have a strange voice. I've been trying to push forward despite my doubts because all I want to do is breathe life into characters who's stories I want to help tell, make stories feel tangible and alive because someone out there might need it. I really want this so much, I've been trying to shovel myself out of this ditch of self degradation I tunneled deep for the majority of my life. it's so difficult to re-learn what self esteem and confidence means to me instead of following the definition made by others. I'm making small strides towards bettering myself before anything else, took to working out, eating healthy, and trying to get used to my face lol trying to smile more. It's a humbling experience and I'm always keen to learn more. I'm excited by the process despite the familiar negativity kept at bay. If you've read this far, thank you for reading! I'm curious to know more about you guys, your journeys as actors. What are some ways you manage your confidence?
Question for actors from crime short movie screenwriter! by JaneEleven011 • last post Apr 17th
Could any of you guys take a look on my screenplay and say if i developed the characters correct and if you could possible feel the character and his or her feelings and could you play it? [https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQzxzclo1u1uFysHGjWMsiPfCYq8eOnSkBInqfR2LiXinHwxBNzB3h6C9JN2tXFRH104LW6Y2ZpA4uM/pub](https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQzxzclo1u1uFysHGjWMsiPfCYq8eOnSkBInqfR2LiXinHwxBNzB3h6C9JN2tXFRH104LW6Y2ZpA4uM/pub)
Actors who have tattoos, does your srtist own the copyright. Do you have to give them a cut if it's shown in a production? by Zukez • last post Apr 17th
I'm planning on getting some but want to sort out the details first.
Feeling Nervous about Returning to the Stage by EveningSquare • last post Apr 17th
I am a 27 yr old female that has a degree in Pre-Professional Acting and has been teaching HS Theatre for 5 years. When I first started teaching I stayed active in my community theatre scene and would usually fit in one show during the school year & one during the summer. It has been 2 years since I've been on the stage as an actor. I've been directing/producing shows & events at my school as the Fine Arts Director but I haven't acted in what seems like ages. A professor from my college FB messaged me asking if I was interested in a role for a short one act to rehearse and perform this summer. Past me would have just jumped right on board without even looking at the script but with currently me the message immediately filled me with anxiety and I am currently ignoring it to figure out what I wanted to do. I'm nervous about being away from my craft for so long and not being able to get back "in" or feeling awkward, also I've put on a significant amount of weight since college (even though I've recently picked up figure skating as my constant hobby) and am nervous that maybe the professor doesn't realize and will immediately rescind the offer when they see me again. TLDR: Has anyone taken a long hiatus from theatre and what did you do to help you get back "in"?
I want to be a method actor. I do not care about money or fame. I just want to push the boundaries of sanity. by Richwithabigdick • last post Apr 17th
Retired 36 year old man who wants to method act. Where should I start? What "jobs" should I avoid? How to find a director as crazy as me? I have lot's of newb questions.
What method of acting do you practice? by lastimosa24 • last post Apr 17th
I'm a Method Actor and studied and used the practice for 10 years. What methods do you use and why has it been working well for you ?
Absolutely bombed my drama school audition today by inthetrip • last post Apr 16th
Needed to get this off my chest because otherwise I’d just hold it in and that’s never a good idea... So, I was auditioning for RADA today, for context, they have 4 separate audition stages; an audition in front of two people, an audition in front of six people, a “short” workshop, and, the final audition, a day-long workshop. I had made it to the third round today and was pretty excited to just have a workshop at the place itself, with some of the best acting teachers in the world. I wanted my monologues to be a blank canvas and to use the tools provided to me at the workshop to help paint them... uhm, yeah, that’s not how it went. We start off with Shakespeare and everybody is killing it, there’s just that vibe, whoever you are, you go up, workshop it, nail every exercise, and off you go ... everyone but me. I jump up all giddy and, I don’t know what it was, but I seriously butchered the whole thing; couldn’t connect to my scene partner, couldn’t connect to the text, it was just this monotonous drag — I knew it was bad when the workshop leader cut me off halfway through and his only feedback was a long pause then the word “... yeah”. I shook it off, though, went into the contemporary workshop with an open mind but, I don’t know, man, that was even worse; I couldn’t even allow myself to focus and try to even learn something. Firstly, I forget the name of my character — you know, this character I’ve been performing and researching for months now. Then, when I’m workshopping it, oh, damn, DAMN, I just blank. I make up a solid 60% of the monologue and the rest is just random snippets from it that I end up recalling by total fluke. The workshop lady, bless her, tried so hard to work with me but it was like my mind had shut itself down and everything I was going to do was wrong or muddled up. When you look around the room and all of your fellow actors are cringing, yeah, that’s not a great sight haha But whatever, onwards, I guess! After auditioning for two years, I’m starting to feel this place isn’t for me, anyway. I’ve seen many people on here talk about how they entered the industry through a private coach as opposed to 3/4 years of dedicated drama school, I’m gonna try this route next. Just wanted to get this off my chest on my journey back home — normally I’m good with screwing up auditions but my first audition for this school was last Christmas and I’ve been going at it for months now, just wanted to air my failure to the world and not dwell on it. Hope you guys are doing well, failure is all part of the process. Happy auditioning!!
Looking for a beginner acting class in Chicago area! by coffeeseahawkscats • last post Apr 16th
Hey guys! I've been told I need to look into an acting class, I feel like I am terrrrrible at it but I guess that's why an acting class makes sense, lol. I do some comedy out here in Chicago so being on stage for improv and stand-up is fine but give me a script and I am terrified. Wondering what the best studio is for beginner actors. Thanks!
Is there any “working class” actors here who went to drama school? by Roggstein • last post Apr 16th
I’m going to be auditioning in the next year to goto drama school and I was wondering how did you working class people find auditioning even though you where working class. I come from the north and come from a council estate - I don’t know if Americans will understand. I come from a family with low income basically. I’m rather worried about auditioning, not the acting part it’s fine, it’s just that I don’t want to audition and then the school I audition for don’t like me because I’m working class. I know a lot of things have changed and what not regarding drama schools and how they take people on. I just can’t seem to get that, “fuck it” attitude if you get me - constantly in the back of my mind I feel I don’t see the point in auditioning because I’m not from a privileged background. Apologise if that sounds so mad I’m really bad at wording things.
How do I get started? by uglylittledogboy • last post Apr 16th
I’m in college and have done some voiceover work, but I’d really like to get into it as more than a hobby. Any advice on how to get started as a voice actor in a professional capacity?
Gifts for actors? by Polartec239 • last post Apr 16th
Looking for gift ideas!
Are there any Jamaicans here? by bellehouseofann • last post Apr 16th
I know it's a long shot lol, but I've been living in jamaica for the past few years and I just can't find the acting scene. Not even classes or auditions. All I see is a new film every few months and I can't figure out where these actors are coming from. I'd love to get involved